User Manual

Configuring USB-to-MIDI Software for External Controllers
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Testing External Fader Controller Connections
To test the external fader controller connections:
1. Connect all MIDI hardware devices.
MIDI port A is the default port used by the Avid system. To change the port configuration,
see “Switching Between MIDI Connections on the USB-to-MIDI Converter” on page 877.
2. Move the sliders on the fader controller, and confirm that the MIDI In LED indicator on the
USB-to-MIDI converter turns on and off appropriately.
The USB LED indicator pulses — this is expected behavior.
3. Start your Avid editing application, and open the Project window.
4. Click the Settings tab and double-click Controller Settings.
The Controller Settings dialog box opens.
5. Choose the appropriate port for the device from the Gain Controller menu.
6. Click OK.
7. Select Tools > Audio Mixer.
8. Do one of the following:
t Click and hold the Audio Mixer Mode button and select Automation Mode from the
menu.
t Click the Audio Mixer Mode button and cycle through the Audio Mix mode settings to
the Automation Mode setting.
9. Click the Audio Mixer Tool Fast Menu button, and select Calibrate Hardware Sliders.
If the external fader controller is connected and the system is using the correct MIDI port,
then the Audio Mixer tool displays the following:
- At least one of the position indicator lights is on (blue).
- The Recording Status Light changes to gold.
Position indicator lights
10. If the lights do not change to blue, see “Troubleshooting MIDI Connections” on page 877.