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MIDI1U System

1U USB/DIN MIDI-to-CV Interface System

Manual (English)

MIDI 1U Firmware: 1.1 | Revision: 2021.01.09

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Page 1: ...MIDI1U System 1U USB DIN MIDI to CV Interface System Manual English MIDI 1U Firmware 1 1 Revision 2021 01 09...

Page 2: ...MIDI 1U to a Palette Case 9 Connecting a CVx to a MIDI 1U 10 Connecting Multiple CVx Modules to a MIDI 1U 11 SYNTHS 12 MODULE MODES 13 Single Mode 13 Dual Mode 13 MIDI 1U FRONT PANEL 14 Controls 14 Ou...

Page 3: ...port Settings 26 Single Mono MOD Output Settings 27 Single Mono CC Output Settings 29 Synths Column 30 Expander Column s 34 Expander Shortcuts Menu 38 SYSTEM RESET 39 FIRMWARE UPDATES 40 TECHNICAL SPE...

Page 4: ...mply with the limits for 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 ope...

Page 5: ...ty and Gate outputs for the MIDI Channel assigned to synth 2 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...

Page 6: ...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 po...

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: ...ibbon cable to the 6 pin I2C connector on the MIDI 1U module The connector is keyed and will fit in only one direction 4 Connect the other end of the supplied 6 pin to 6 pin ribbon cable to either one...

Page 12: ...ther end of the supplied 6 pin to 6 pin ribbon cable to either one of the 6 pin I2C connectors on CVx 1 The connector is keyed and will fit in only one direction 5 Set the dip switches on the back of...

Page 13: ...re configured to control a polyphonic oscillator or synth voice This option requires a CVx expander and is available only for Synths 3 10 Polyphonic synths support a maximum of 8 voices with the actua...

Page 14: ...Many functions can be learned and configured from the front panel while the Intellijel Config app offers even greater opportunity for customization When MIDI 1U is in Single Mode the LEARN button is...

Page 15: ...ge it receives to set both the synth 1 MIDI Channel and its CC F jack assignment FLASHING BLUE Indicates the MIDI 1U is in LEARN MOD CH mode meaning the module is awaiting a MIDI message and that it w...

Page 16: ...ntellijel Config app to set the desired Clock Division LEARN OPERATION When the MIDI 1U is either solid blue LEARN CC CH mode or flashing blue LEARN MOD CH mode the CLK button toggles the CC or MOD ja...

Page 17: ...rmined by the note value present on the MIDI Channel Number assigned to MIDI 1U synth 1 plus any additional pitch bend MIDI note 0 C 2 maps to 5V and note 120 C8 maps to 5V Use the Intellijel Config a...

Page 18: ...LEARN 1 button or you can redefine its purpose entirely using the Intellijel Config app DUAL Mode Velocity output for synth 2 Output has a range of 0 5V The voltage is proportional to the MIDI velocit...

Page 19: ...If the LEARN 1 button is not lit press it once The LEARN button lights solid blue indicating the MIDI 1U is awaiting a MIDI message 2 Send any channel based MIDI message into the MIDI 1U MIDI 1U synth...

Page 20: ...utton is flashing red green when learning the CC jack assignment then the CC jack s output voltage will be bipolar i e CC Value of 64 0V CC Value of 0 5V CC Value of 127 5V 3 Send the MIDI 1U a MIDI m...

Page 21: ...n is flashing red green when learning the MOD jack assignment then the MOD jack s output voltage will be bipolar i e CC Value of 64 0V CC Value of 0 5V CC Value of 127 5V 3 Send the MIDI 1U a MIDI mes...

Page 22: ...1 s MIDI Channel The LEARN button will turn red 2 Send any channel based MIDI message into the MIDI 1U Synth 1 automatically sets itself to the sent message s MIDI channel 3 Press the LEARN button aga...

Page 23: ...discussed in Connecting a CVx to a MIDI 1U You can chain up to four CVx modules to a single MIDI 1U using their I2c connectors as discussed in Connecting Multiple CVx Modules to a MIDI 1U Connecting o...

Page 24: ...APP You can customize various aspects of the MIDI 1U system 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 25: ...he list of available MIDI devices supplied to the MIDI Input and MIDI Output columns Update from Device Click to query the device This is handy if for example you use the MIDI 1U s LEARN button to con...

Page 26: ...ion s MIDI Input and MIDI Output menus At the top of the column is the name of the selected device and its current firmware version Beneath are all the available parameters divided into three sections...

Page 27: ...IDI commands on the assigned MIDI channel Incoming MIDI data on that channel is analyzed and converted to control voltages which are sent out the correspondingly labeled jacks Dual Mono This is an alt...

Page 28: ...ul for starting stopping any eurorack sequences in sync with an external MIDI sequencer Single Mono MOD Output Settings Use these settings to configure the source and type of signal sent from the MOD...

Page 29: ...download Intellijel s free High Res CC Max for Live plugin from the Intellijel website Pressure Aftertouch The jack outputs a voltage derived from Channel Aftertouch on the MIDI Channel assigned to s...

Page 30: ...mber CV Polarity NOTE Available only if Output Type CC Number or CC Number High Res Unipolar The jack outputs a unipolar signal ranging from 0V to 5V Incoming MIDI CC data is interpreted as a unipolar...

Page 31: ...of which can be configured as a monophonic synth a polyphonic synth or a collection of note mapped drum assignments All synths are configured in this column which displays two synths synth 1 and synt...

Page 32: ...tor or monosynth voice This is the usual operation of most monophonic Eurorack devices Polyphonic Select this option to control a polyphonic oscillator or synth voice This option requires a CVx expand...

Page 33: ...only if Type Polyphonic Standard Each time a note is triggered it s assigned to the least recently used voice unless you repeat a note that has not yet been re assigned Held notes will only be re assi...

Page 34: ...Coarse Tuning NOTE Does not appear if Type Drum 24 Changes overall coarse tuning in semitones of the MIDI channel This is particularly useful for shifting octaves and placing 0V at the desired octave...

Page 35: ...pander n where n is the Expander ID as set with the rear panel dip switches You can chain up to four CVx expanders to a single MIDI 1U Each jack on each expander has an identical set of configuration...

Page 36: ...Voltage polarity is selected with the CV Polarity option CC Number High Res The jack outputs a control voltage derived from the selected MIDI CC Number arriving on the MIDI Channel used by the select...

Page 37: ...e notes Synth NOTE Not available if Output Type Clock Always Clock Running Reset or Run 1 10 Selects which Synth 1 10 is the source of that jack s output voltage The Type of synth as selected in the S...

Page 38: ...han 64 map to negative voltages with a CC value of 0 generating 5V Values greater than 64 map to positive voltages with a CC value of 127 generating 5V MIDI Note NOTE Available only if Output Type Gat...

Page 39: ...sounds with velocity control Each preset has a sub menu for selecting the bottom pitch in a range of sequential note assignments For example if you have 8 drum voices and select C0 as the starting no...

Page 40: ...le through a series of rapid red flashes then return to alternately flashing red green and blue 3 Long press 1 sec the LEARN button to return MIDI 1U to normal operation To Reset using the Intellijel...

Page 41: ...irmware version you want to install Click the Instructions button to read specific instructions for updating your module If you wish to see what firmware versions are currently installed in your MIDI...

Page 42: ...1U MIDI IN Jacks 1U MIDI 1U System Manual 41 Width 14 hp Maximum Depth 32 mm Current Draw 34 mA 12V 2 mA 12V Width 14 hp Maximum Depth 32 mm Current Draw 55 mA 12V 6 mA 12V Width 8 hp Maximum Depth 30...

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