User Manual

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
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MIDI I/O ON WINDOWS
On Windows, the M Series driver installer
provides a USB MIDI driver for the M2 and M4.
This driver allows you to access the their MIDI
input and output ports through its USB
connection to the computer. The ports are
published in Windows and are available to all
MIDI software.
MIDI I/O SETUP ON THE MAC
Core MIDI is the “under-the-hood” component of
macOS that handles MIDI services for MIDI
hardware and software. Core MIDI provides many
universal MIDI system management features,
including MIDI communication between your M
Series interface and all Core MIDI compatible
software.
Audio MIDI Setup is a utility included with macOS
that allows you to configure your M Series
interface for use with all Core MIDI compatible
applications. Audio MIDI Setup provides:
■ A “virtual” studio on your Mac that graphically
represents your MIDI hardware setup and that is
shared by all Core MIDI-compatible programs
■ A simple, intuitive list of your MIDI devices
whenever you need it in any Core MIDI-
compatible program
Launching Audio MIDI Setup
1 Make sure your M Series interface is connected
(a USB connection is required) and turned on.
2 Launch the Audio MIDI Setup utility.
This can usually be found in /Applications/
Utilities. If it has been moved, just search for
Audio MIDI Setup.
3 Confirm that the MIDI interface is present in
the MIDI Devices tab (or window) in Audio MIDI
Setup. If the interface does not appear, or if it is
grayed out, check your cable connections and click
Rescan MIDI.
Connecting MIDI devices to the M Series
Once your M Series interface appears in Audio
MIDI Setup, you are ready to add devices, indicate
how they are connected, and identify properties
they may have for particular purposes. This
information is shared with all Core MIDI
compatible applications.
To add a device in Audio MIDI Setup:
1 Click Add Device.
2 Drag on its input and output arrows to draw
connections to the M Series interface that match
its physical connection.
Figure 2-4: Connecting devices to an M Series interface. In this example,
a controller keyboard is connected to the M4 MIDI IN, and a sound
module is connected to the M4 MIDI OUT.
3 Double-click the device to make settings, such
as input and output channels, that further describe
the device.