Solid State Logic AWS 900+ SE, Owner'S Manual

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Software Installation (PC)
Open the AWS900SE_Win_Support.zip archive.
AWS Remote: Copy the AWSRemote.exe file to the Program Files folder (or any other convenient location) then
create a shortcut to it on your desktop and/or task bar. Double clicking on this will launch the AWS 900 Remote
program.
ipMIDI: Run the setupipmidi_1.6.exe application (note that the last part of the name may change depending on the
version you are installing) by double clicking on it. Note that you will have to restart the computer at the end of the
setup process. Once the computer has restarted right click on the ipMIDI icon in the task bar and set the number
of MIDI ports to 10 in the resulting pop-up.
If you are upgrading an older copy of ipMIDI you must uninstall it (using Add/Remove programs) before running
the installer.
Make and configure the network connection
The AWS Logictivity software is designed to communicate with your workstation over Ethernet using the ipMIDI
driver to emulate a multiport MIDI interface. The ipMIDI driver enables your workstation to send and receive MIDI
control data via a network connection. Using Ethernet ensures the fastest possible communication between your
workstation computer and AWS. This network connection is essential if you wish to benefit from all of the new SE
features. The standard installation uses an RJ45 crossover network cable (not supplied) to connect the console’s
network connector directly to a separate network port on your workstation computer using the console’s default
fixed IP address of 192.168.1.2. Note that many computer adaptor cards will autosense a direct connection
negating the need for a crossover cable. If you are unsure whether your workstation computer’s network adapter
has this functionality, please use a crossover rather than a pin to pin cable.
It is possible to connect AWS to a larger network which incorporates multiple computers and to enable dynamic
(DHCP) addressing. These configurations need special consideration. Please see the notes at the end of these
instructions for details.
Direct Network Connection (Macintosh):
Please note that currently OS X does not allow two ports to be used for IP traffic. As such, the connection to your
main network will not be available while the AWS is connected.
To simplify the process of switching between networks, it is recommended that you create a new network Location
for the AWS900 in network preferences. Another Location (‘internet’ for example) could be created to enable
connection to the internet. This would use the network settings provided by your Internet Service Provider or
network administrator. You can easily switch between network Locations by going to the Apple Menu and scrolling
down to Location.
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