OPCODE Studio 64X, User Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Quick Start Guide for PC
6 Opcode Systems, Inc.
Run the Setup Program
To install the necessary PC software for the
Studio 64X:
a
Insert the PC disk and double-click
the
Setup
program.
b
Specify the install directory and click
the
Install button.
If you have a previously installed driver,
or if you’re adding a second Studio 64X,
make the necessary selections when
prompted.
c
When prompted, specify which COM
port and IRQ you are using for the
Studio 64X connection.
Generally, COM1 and COM3 default to
IRQ4, while COM2 and COM4 default to
IRQ3.
d
Once you’ve specified the COM port
settings, click
OK to install all
necessary software.
Files copied to your hard disk include the
Studio 64X driver files,
64XDIAG (diag-
nostics software), 64X.exe (Patchbay
program), and 64X.hlp (online manual).
Additionally, the necessary changes are
made to your System.ini file. A backup of
your original system.ini file (renamed to
“system.64x”) is stored in your Windows
directory.
e
When prompted, restart Windows for
changes to take effect.
USING WINDOWS SOFTWARE
Once you’ve installed the Studio 64X driver,
the following ports are available in Windows
MIDI applications:
• Studio64X In 1 - In 4 : Receives MIDI
from the specified input ports.
• Studio64X Sync Port : Receives MIDI
Time Code, corresponding to received or
generated SMPTE; also receives
responses to sysex messages sent to it
via the Control Port.
• Studio64X Out 1 - Out 4 : Sends MIDI to
the specified output ports.
•
Studio64X Broadcast Port
: Sends MIDI
to all output ports simultaneously.
• Studio64X Control Port : Sends system
exclusive messages to the Studio 64X
governing its operation. Most users will
not use this port and should not select it.
It’s important to grasp that these various
input/output ports designate how MIDI is
communicated between the Studio 64X and
Windows applications.
When recording performance data, make
sure you enable the In port to which your
main keyboard controller is attached. When
assigning MIDI tracks for playback, specify
the correct Out port for the desired instru-
ment. And if you intend to sync to SMPTE,
you must select the Sync Port.
NOTE: If you are ever unsure of where MIDI is
being sent or from where it is being received (or if
you are receiving SMPTE timecode), just look at
the LEDs on the front panel of the Studio 64X.
For details on selecting and assigning MIDI
ports in Windows applications, consult your
software manuals.
Figure 3.1: Dummy Figure Counter (White)