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MOTU USB-MIDI User Manual

MOTU USB-MIDI
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MOTU USB-MIDI Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMOTU
ModelUSB-MIDI
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions and Electrical Requirements

Installing Your MOTU Interface

Connecting a USB Computer

Steps to connect the MOTU USB MIDI interface to a computer via USB.

Connecting MIDI Gear

Guide on how to connect MIDI devices to the MOTU interface.

SMPTE Time Code Sync Connections

Details on establishing SMPTE time code synchronization.

Installing the MOTU USB MIDI Driver and Console Software

Installing the MOTU USB MIDI Software

Step-by-step guide to install the MOTU USB MIDI driver and console software.

SMPTE Sync and MMC with a Windows Sequencer

Using MOTU USB MIDI Ports

How to utilize the interface's MIDI ports with sequencing software.

Slaving a Sequencer to SMPTE

Connecting a sequencer to synchronize with SMPTE time code.

Your Sequencer as a MMC Controller

Using a sequencer for MIDI Machine Control (MMC) transport.

Routing Time Code to Other Devices

Instructions for sending time code to other studio devices.

Working with Presets

Selecting a Preset on an Express XT

How to select presets directly from the Express XT front panel.

Selecting a Preset on a Micro Express

How to select presets directly from the micro express front panel.

Using Micro Express Console

About Micro Express Console

Overview of the Micro Express Console's control center functions.

Opening Micro Express Console

Steps to launch and open the Micro Express Console application.

Using MIDI Express XT Console

About MIDI Express XT Console

Overview of the MIDI Express XT Console's control functions.

Opening MIDI Express XT Console

Steps to launch and open the MIDI Express XT Console application.

MIDI Express XT MIDI Processing

Explains how the MIDI Express XT processes MIDI data internally.

Modifying a User Setup

Steps to change and save user-defined setups.

Pedal Window

Configuration for pedal inputs, including click-to-MIDI.

Making Click-to-MIDI Settings

How to convert audio clicks into MIDI messages.

SMPTE Synchronization

Accessing SMPTE Settings

How to access SMPTE synchronization settings via software.

Locking Your Express Interface to SMPTE

Procedure for achieving SMPTE lock with the interface.

Freewheeling to Avoid Time Code Dropouts

How the interface handles time code dropouts using freewheeling.

Regenerating Fresh Time Code (‘Jam Syncing’)

Creating new time code to maintain synchronization during tape copying.

MIDI Machine Control

Using MIDI Timepiece AV Console

The SMPTE Readout

Displays real-time SMPTE information from the interface.

MIDI Timepiece AV MIDI Processing

Explains how the MIDI Timepiece AV processes MIDI data internally.

MIDI Routing Window

The central window for configuring MIDI data routing.

Filter Window

Function for filtering unwanted MIDI data passing through ports.

Channel Map Window

Allows remapping MIDI channels for input/output ports.

Sync Window

Configuration window for synchronization features.

The Advanced MIDI Window

Window for accessing advanced MIDI control settings.

Working with Setups

Explains how to configure and save device setups (presets).

Using the Front Panel LCD

Pedals

Configuration of pedal inputs, including type, polarity, and range.

MIDI Routing

Routing MIDI data between ports using the front panel controls.

Working with Base Setups

Managing and configuring the interface's base setups.

Using the SMPTE Controls

Front panel controls for SMPTE format, destination, and offset.

Programming the Pedal Inputs

Configuring pedal inputs for MIDI messages or audio click conversion.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

How to reset the device to its original factory settings.

Synchronization with the AV

A Sync Hub for Your Studio

The AV's role as a central synchronization hub for the studio.

Choosing a Master SYNC Mode

Selecting the primary sync source (master) for the studio.

Locking to Video

Detailed steps and considerations for synchronizing with video.

Striping SMPTE

Process of generating and recording SMPTE time code.

Slaving a Sequencer to the MIDI Timepiece AV

Connecting a sequencer to synchronize with the AV.

MIDI Machine Control with the AV

How MMC Works

Explanation of how MMC operates and its components.

A Recommended Setup for MMC

Best practices for configuring MMC in a studio setup.

Setting MMC Device ID’s

How to configure unique MMC device identifiers for the AV.

Synchronizing Pro Tools with the AV

Slaving Your Digidesign Hardware

Connecting Digidesign hardware to the AV for synchronization.

SMPTE Synchronization Basics

Overview

Explains SMPTE synchronization, its workings, and AV interface usage.

Locking a MOTU Interface to SMPTE

Steps required to successfully lock a MOTU interface to SMPTE.

Troubleshooting and Customer Support

Common Problems and Solutions

Common issues encountered with MOTU USB interfaces and their solutions.

My MOTU Interface Will Not Sync to SMPTE

Troubleshooting steps for interface SMPTE synchronization failures.

Technical Support

Contact information and recommended details for technical support.

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