Getting Started with the Studio 64X
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
STUDIO 64X OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing Opcode’s
Studio 64X, a dual platform MIDI interface,
patchbay, and SMPTE processor. The
Studio 64X includes the following
capabilities:
• Compatible with notebook, laptop, and
desktop Macs or PCs;
• Serial port THRU connection (both MAC
and PC) for easy access to serial devices;
• 4 x 6 MIDI interface with support for 64
channels;
• Read and write all SMPTE formats, also
includes freewheeling and regeneration;
• Stand-alone MIDI patchbay—recall rout-
ings and filterings or even stripe SMPTE
from front panel;
• 4 user programs accessible from front
panel for MIDI routing and filtering;
• 4 preset programs accessible from front
panel: PANIC, SMPTE, ALL, and TUNE;
• Front panel status LEDs for SMPTE and
MIDI IN/OUT activity;
• Software, Mac and Windows, for on-
screen editing of Studio 64X user
programs;
• MME compatible driver for Windows
3.1, Windows 95, and Windows for
Workgroups;
• OMS driver for Macs, including support
for OMS Studio Patches.
What’s Included in the
Studio 64X Package
Your Opcode Studio
64X package includes:
• Studio
64X MIDI Interface
• DC power adapter
• PC serial cable, with cable adapter
• Macintosh serial cable
• PC floppy disk
• Macintosh floppy disks
• Getting Started Manual for easy setup
• Technical Support Information Sheet
• Registration card
System Requirements
To use the Studio
64X with a PC, you need:
• An IBM PC compatible with COM port;
• Windows 3.1, Windows for Work-
groups, or Windows 95;
• MIDI instruments and cables.
To use the Studio
64X with a Macintosh, you
need:
• A 68020 Macintosh or faster, or a Power
Macintosh;
• System 7.0.1 or later;
• 4 MB of available RAM;
• MIDI instruments and cables.