M-Audio OXYGEN 8 User Manual

User Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Oxygen 8 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Oxygen 8 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Guide to Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
USB Driver Installation for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
USB Driver Installation for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
First Time OMS Configuration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Up Your MIDI Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Oxygen 8 in your Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Oxygen 8 MIDI Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MIDI Functions In Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Default Settings of The Oxygen 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Oxygen 8 Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Utilizing the Key Programming Assignment Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Technical Support & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Appendix A-Midi Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Oxygen 8 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Oxygen 8
version: Oxy8_050503

M-Audio OXYGEN 8 Specifications

General

Keys	25
Pads	No
Transport Controls	Yes
Type	MIDI Keyboard Controller
Connectivity	USB
Power	USB
Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Software Included	Ableton Live Lite
Controls	8 assignable knobs

Summary

Introduction

Oxygen 8 Features

Lists the key attributes and capabilities of the Oxygen 8 MIDI controller.

Oxygen 8 Overview

Provides a general description of the Oxygen 8's function and portability.

What's in the Box

Guide to Getting Started

Hardware Installation

Instructions for physically connecting the Oxygen 8 to a computer.

Software Installation

Steps to install necessary drivers and software for the Oxygen 8.

USB Driver Installation for Windows

USB Driver Installation for Macintosh

First Time OMS Configuration Instructions

Setting Up Your MIDI Studio

Using the Oxygen 8 in your Application Software

Oxygen 8 MIDI Functions

MIDI Functions In Standalone Mode

Default Settings of The Oxygen 8

Oxygen 8 Panel Features

Top Panel Controls

Describes the controls and features on the top surface of the Oxygen 8.

Key Programming Operations

Details programming keys, data entry, controller assignments, and channel selection.

Rear Panel Connectors

Describes the connectors and switches on the rear of the Oxygen 8.

Specifications

Technical Support & Contact Information

Appendix A-Midi Charts

Oxygen 8 Warranty Information