Roland MTLC-16 Appendix, Installing the USB MIDISport Interface, Hardware installation

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Appendix

Installing the USB MIDISport Interface

Because the Virtual MTLC-16 software connects the serial port of the computer with the serial port on the MTLC-16 to synchronize the software and hardware, it is essential that you connect the computer with the teacher's keyboard via a suitable MIDI interface. Since the serial port is already occupied, the practical options are either the parallel (printer) or the USB port. It is strongly recommended that you use the USB port, so you can use the parallel port for printing tasks in your music lab. The Midiman USB MIDISPORT 2X2 interface is recommended, is self-powered, and installs easily. It provides 2 IN and 2 OUT ports, handling all the MTLC/V-MT needs, as well as allowing room for some expansion at a later date.

HARDWARE installation:

(On a PC: You must be running Windows 98 to properly use the MIDISport )

1)Attach the MIDISport to your USB port with the standard USB cable included with the MIDISport package.

2)A computer USB port is a small (1/8" x 3/8"), rectangular female connector, sometimes found in pairs.

3)Insert the male end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of your computer.

4)Take the six-sided end of the USB cable and plug it in to the USB port on the back panel of the MIDISPORT. This male end of your USB cable is almost square (1/4" x 1/4") and should fit into the female USB connector of your MIDISport.

5)Power up your computer so you can install the software drivers.

SOFTWARE Installation

1)For the hardware to communicate with the software, you need to install the "drivers." A software driver is a special, dedicated program that makes a MIDI interface accessible to a software application.

2)The complete instructions are included in a "Read Me" file included on the MIDISport CD-ROM. Read it care- fully; the following text is a brief overview of the procedure.

3)Double click on the filename to open it. It will guide you through the instructions to properly install your driv- er software.

4)For complete installation instructions, you may also go to the website: http://www.midiman.com/manuals/pdf/usb2x2man.pdf

CONNECTING the COMPUTER to the TEACHER KEYBOARD

1)Connect the MIDISport 2X2 to the computer via the USB port, using the cables provided

2)Connect the MIDI OUT of the teacher keyboard to the Input-A of the MIDISport with a MIDI cable of appro- priate length; the shorter the better for this application.

3)Then connect Output-A of the MIDISport 2x2 to the MIDI IN of the teacher keyboard

4)Another MIDI OUT–Output-B—can be connected to additional keyboards or sound modules

5)Another MIDI IN–Input B—can be connected to an additional controller

IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the MIDISport, the USB/MIDI Thru switch should be in the IN position, so the MIDISport will work as a MIDI interface

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