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General| MIDI Ports | 8 In/8 Out |
|---|---|
| SMPTE | Yes |
| Word Clock | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| RS-422 | No |
| Computer Interface | USB |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
| Sync Options | SMPTE, Word Clock |
| Clock Source | Internal |
| MIDI Channels | 16 |
Details items included with the MOTU USB MIDI Interface package.
Specifies the necessary hardware and OS for the MOTU USB MIDI interface.
Lists compatible MIDI software types, including MOTU, FreeMIDI, and OMS.
Instructions for connecting the interface to a USB-equipped Macintosh.
Guide for connecting the interface to older Macs via a serial port.
Explains how to connect MIDI devices to the MOTU interface's IN and OUT ports.
Details how to connect the MOTU interface for SMPTE time code synchronization.
Instructions for connecting foot pedals or switches to the interface for control.
Guide for connecting an audio click source for MIDI conversion.
How to connect ADAT devices for synchronization with the MIDI Timepiece AV.
Information on connecting more than one MOTU USB interface to a single computer.
Step-by-step guide for setting up a network of MIDI Timepieces.
Configuring network settings and box IDs for networked MIDI Timepieces.
Steps to run the software installer for the MOTU USB interface.
Explains the files installed and their purpose by the MOTU USB installer.
Guidance on choosing between FreeMIDI and OMS for MIDI system management.
Step-by-step guide to activating the MOTU interface within OMS setup.
How MIDI devices appear in Performer/DP after FreeMIDI or OMS setup.
Steps to slave Digital Performer to SMPTE time code via the MOTU interface.
How to use the MOTU interface as an MMC transport master or slave.
Instructions on how to launch ClockWorks and establish communication.
Troubleshooting steps if the MOTU interface is not detected by ClockWorks.
Displays connected MOTU interfaces and their communication status.
How to save, open, and manage ClockWorks setup files.
Overview of the graphical interface for MIDI routing.
How to assign names to connected MIDI devices for clarity in ClockWorks.
Step-by-step guide to creating MIDI connections between devices.
How to define specific MIDI channels for connections.
How to establish MIDI communication between the computer and the interface.
Details on routing MIDI Time Code (MTC) to and from the interface.
Understanding and configuring ADAT ports on the MIDI Timepiece AV.
Describes how channel mapping is useful for re-routing MIDI data.
Explains the concept of muting MIDI data streams.
How to mute specific MIDI channels for a device.
How to mute a data type across all channels for a device.
Explains the basic transport controls for MMC devices.
Provides a running update of time code generated or converted by the interface.
How to select the time base and SMPTE frame rate for the interface.
Settings related to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and Longitudinal Time Code (LTC).
Explains the SMPTE Reader display and its status information.
Details the various status indicators shown in the SMPTE Reader.
Explains the time base status indicators like Needs Timebase and Has Timebase.
Launches FreeMIDI Setup or OMS Setup to configure MIDI system.
Scans the network to detect connected MOTU interfaces and obtain hardware config.
Steps to select a preset from the Express XT front panel.
Steps to select a preset from the micro express front panel.
Descriptions of the eight factory presets and their use cases.
Overview of the Presets window for managing presets.
How to recall presets using MIDI patch change events.
How to open and use the Pedal window in ClockWorks.
Steps to define MIDI data events sent by a foot switch.
How to use a foot switch to step through presets.
How to convert audio click signals into MIDI events for tempo synchronization.
How to access sync settings via ClockWorks Sync/MMC window.
Steps to lock the Express interface to SMPTE time code.
The process of generating new SMPTE time code onto tape.
How the Express interface syncs to incoming LTC.
Explains the components and process of MIDI Machine Control.
How to set the unique MMC device ID for the Express interface.
Connecting and configuring hardware MMC controllers to the AV.
Using computer software to control MMC devices via the AV.
Overview of the LCD display and its control capabilities.
Explains the organization and navigation of the LCD display windows.
Describes the Pedal window for programming pedal inputs.
Explains the conventions used in the LCD display for navigation.
How the four knobs interact with the LCD display for control.
How to manage and select the eight internal base setups.
Steps to select which knob or pedal to configure.
How to configure the settings for the front panel knobs.
How to program the pedal inputs on the MIDI Timepiece AV.
How to assign pedal or knob data to interface inputs for routing.
How to convert an audio click into MIDI events for tempo synchronization.
Defines a base setup as a collection of internal settings for the MIDI Timepiece AV.
Defines a modifier as a set of commands to change specific settings.
Where to configure base setups and create modifiers.
How to create a setup by modifying existing ones.
How to add new commands to setups and modifiers.
Steps to create a new modifier from scratch.
Defines a patch as a combination of base setups and modifiers.
How to build patches using base setups and modifiers.
How to recall patches using MIDI patch change events.
Steps to create and store MIDI events in a modifier.
How to edit or remove MIDI events within a MIDI Cannon message.
Positioning the MIDI Timepiece AV as a central synchronization hub.
How to select the master synchronization source for the studio.
Setting the interface to genlock to video and use MTC input for address.
How the interface slaves to incoming SMPTE LTC via the rear-panel input.
Common sync scenarios and recommended MTP AV Master Sync settings.
The optimal setup for MMC control in a studio environment.
How to set unique MMC device IDs for the MIDI Timepiece AV and ADATs.
Connecting and configuring hardware MMC controllers to the AV.
Using computer software to control MMC devices via the AV.
How to slave other MMC-compatible devices to the MIDI Timepiece AV.
Using an Alesis LRC for transport control of the AV and other MMC devices.
Steps to slave Digidesign hardware to SMPTE or video via the MIDI Timepiece AV.
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