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OVERVIEW 

 

Intellijel’s   MIDI   1U   system   comprises   several   elements,   which   work   together   to   provide   flexible,  
programmable   MIDI-to-CV   conversion   to   your   Eurorack   modules:   The   system   comprises   two  
mandatory   components,   and   one   optional   component:  

MIDI   1U   module  

  -   This   14HP   1U   module   receives   MIDI   from   an   attached,   external   MIDI   input  

connector   (7U   case,   Palette   case,   or   MIDI   IN   Jacks   1U   module),   and   extracts   (by   default)   Pitch,  
Velocity,   Mod,   CC,   Gate,   Trig,   Clock   and   Reset   messages   —   sending   the   proportional   voltages  
to   individual   3.5mm   jacks   for   patching.  

If   desired,   the   CC   and   MOD   jacks   may   be   configured   to   respond   to   either   Channel Aftertouch   or  
High   Resolution   CC,   and   the   Reset   jacks   can   be   configured   as   a   Run   jack,   instead.  

Additionally,   MIDI   1U   features   an   alternate   Dual   Mode,   which   maintains   the   Clock   &   Reset  
functionality,   but   uses   the   other   six   jacks   to   transmit   Pitch,   Velocity   and   Gate   messages   derived  
from   two   separate   MIDI   channels.  

MIDI   input   connector  

  -   the   MIDI   1U   module   does   not   have   its   own   MIDI   input   jack.   This  

enables   you   to   use   the   MIDI/USB   inputs   built-in   to   your   Intellijel   7U   Performance   Case   or  
Palette   Case.   If   you   don’t   own   one   of   these   cases,   you   can   purchase   the   MIDI   IN   Jacks   1U  
module   to   connect   an   external   MIDI   device.  

MIDI   Expander   1U   module  

  -   This   optional   14HP   1U   module   connects   to   the   MIDI   1U   module  

and   adds   an   additional   eight   3.5mm   CV   outputs.   These   outputs   are   fully   programmable   using  
the    

Intellijel   Config  

  app,   and   greatly   expand   MIDI 1U’s   ability   to   control   your   entire   Eurorack  

system.  

NOTE:   This   module   is   not   yet   available.   Upon   its   release,   this   manual   will   be   updated  
accordingly.  

The   MIDI   1U   system   provides   all   the   essentials   to   control   and   sync   your   Eurorack   modular   from  
your   computer,   mobile,   or   hardware   MIDI   device   with   a   minimum   of   fuss.   Several   of   the   module’s  
most   important   features   can   be   changed   using   the   two   front   panel   buttons,   with   full   configuration  
capabilities   offered   via   the    

Intellijel   Config  

  app,   which   is   available   for   both   Mac   and   Windows.   The  

connectivity,   feature   set,   expandability,   and   compact   size   make   the   MIDI   1U   system   ideal   for  
integrating   your   modular   gear   with   the   rest   of   your   rig.  

 

 

 

MIDI   1U   System   Manual 

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Summary of Contents for MIDI 1U

Page 1: ...MIDI 1U System 1U USB DIN MIDI to CV Interface System Manual English Revision 2020 10 12 PRELIMINARY...

Page 2: ...ase 9 Connecting a MIDI Expander 1U 10 MIDI 1U FRONT PANEL 11 Controls 11 Outputs 12 MIDI EXPANDER 1U FRONT PANEL 14 CONFIGURING MIDI 1U USING THE FRONT PANEL 15 Learn a MIDI Channel 15 Learn the CC J...

Page 3: ...FIRMWARE UPDATES 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 27 MIDI 1U 27 MIDI Expander 1U 27 MIDI IN Jacks 1U 27 MIDI 1U System Manual 2...

Page 4: ...a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial en...

Page 5: ...e its own MIDI input jack This enables you to use the MIDI USB inputs built in to your Intellijel 7U Performance Case or Palette Case If you don t own one of these cases you can purchase the MIDI IN J...

Page 6: ...n the manufacturer s technical specifications for each module Compare each of the sums to specifications for your case s power supply Only proceed with installation if none of the values exceeds the p...

Page 7: ...the other 10 pin connector The connector is shrouded and can only be inserted in one direction ensuring proper orientation if you use the supplied Intellijel power cable If you re using a different p...

Page 8: ...U You will need to connect the MIDI 1U to either a MIDI IN Jacks 1U module or to a case with built in MIDI USB jacks This section discusses how to connect the MIDI 1U to the MIDI IN Jacks 1U module 1...

Page 9: ...on the MIDI 1U module The connector is keyed and will fit in only one direction 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the MIDI Jacks circuit board on your 7U case On newer 7U cases this connector is...

Page 10: ...pplied 10 pin to 10 pin ribbon cable to the shrouded 10 pin port on the MIDI 1U module The connector is keyed and will fit in only one direction 4 Connect the other end of the supplied 10 pin to 10 pi...

Page 11: ...n power cable between the MIDI Expander 1U and one of your case 16 pin power connectors as discussed earlier in Connecting Power to the MIDI 1U 3 Connect one end of the supplied 6 pin to 6 pin ribbon...

Page 12: ...on then the CLK button lights either solid green or it flashes red green Pressing the CLK button toggles between the two and is used to assign a polarity while learning the CC G or MOD D assignment GR...

Page 13: ...t will use the first message it receives to set both the module s MIDI Receive channel and MOD D jack assignment In addition it will set the MOD jack s polarity based on the status of the CLK button a...

Page 14: ...e Mod Wheel data CC 1 transmitted by your MIDI controller You can override this default using the LEARN 2 button or you can redefine its purpose entirely using the Intellijel Config app In Dual Mode t...

Page 15: ...l be updated and completed when it is The optional MIDI expander has eight user assignable outputs Using the Intellijel Config app you can assign each of the eight jacks to generate just about any typ...

Page 16: ...mode the LEARN button lights solid blue indicating the MIDI 1U is awaiting a MIDI message and that it s also capable of learning the CC jack assignment You can also learn a MIDI Channel if you press t...

Page 17: ...Values of 0 127 0V 5V RED GREEN If the CLK button is flashing red green when learning the CC jack assignment then the MOD voltage will be bipolar i e CC Value of 64 0V CC Value of 0 5V CC Value of 127...

Page 18: ...i e CC Values of 0 127 0V 5V RED GREEN If the CLK button is flashing red green when learning the MOD jack assignment then the MOD voltage will be bipolar i e CC Value of 64 0V CC Value of 0 5V CC Valu...

Page 19: ...ton will turn red and the CLK button will extinguish 2 Send any channel based MIDI message into the MIDI 1U CH A automatically sets itself to the sent message s MIDI channel NOTE By default CH A is se...

Page 20: ...al Mode MIDI 1U reconfigures back to a single channel device and restores the MOD CC and TRIG settings to their previously programmed conditions NOTE By default Normal Mode uses the same MIDI channel...

Page 21: ...APP You can customize various aspects of the MIDI 1U module using the Intellijel Config app available for both Mac and Windows which is available to download from the www intellijel com website MIDI 1...

Page 22: ...ent firmware version is displayed Below that are several user configurable parameters MIDI Input Select the MIDI Device you want to configure from the drop down MIDI Input list MIDI Output Select the...

Page 23: ...ut 1 4 notes 48 clock out 1 2 notes 96 clock out whole notes Clock Mode Always The CLK A output always transmits a clock even if the incoming MIDI clock is stopped In this case it continues to transmi...

Page 24: ...ticularly useful for shifting octaves and placing 0V at the desired octave i e C0 C1 etc CC Output Settings Use these settings to configure the source and type of signal sent from the CC G jack applie...

Page 25: ...uts a bipolar signal ranging from 5V to 5V MIDI 1U interprets the incoming MIDI CC data as a bipolar signal meaning a CC value of 64 maps to 0V Values less than 64 map to negative voltages with a CC v...

Page 26: ...ttons will briefly flash red then return to alternately flashing pink and teal 3 Long press 1 sec the LEARN button to return MIDI 1U to normal operation To Reset using the Intellijel Config app 1 Laun...

Page 27: ...se the drop down lists at the top of the application to select the product you wish to update and the firmware version you want to install Click the Instructions button to read specific instructions f...

Page 28: ...Maximum Depth 33 mm Current Draw 34 mA 12V 2 mA 12V MIDI Expander 1U Width 14 hp Maximum Depth TBD mm Current Draw TBD mA 12V TBD mA 12V MIDI IN Jacks 1U Width 8 hp Maximum Depth 30 mm Current Draw N...

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