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User Manual for OPCODE STUDIO 4

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  • Copyright part, be coStudio 4

    Opcode Systems, Inc.365 East Middlefield RoadMountain View, CA 94043

    (650) 429-2400

    http://www.opcode.com

    Opcode Part Number: 110-0222-01

    1995 Opcode Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not, in whole or pied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted to any electronic or machine

    readable form without prior consent of Opcode Systems, Inc.

  • LIMITED WARRANTY

    Opcode Systems, Inc. warrants the Studio 4 against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

    If you discoOpcode Sysobtain a RetNumber (noproduct retuIf the produplease attacnumber, a dcopy of the chase. WritAuthorizatiooutside of thUpon receivSystems, Inreplace, or rproduct.

    This warranOpcode soft

    This warranbeen damagmisapplicatithe written Inc.

    All implied ranties of mparticular pone (1) yearpurchase ofremedies selieu of all otimplied.

    Opcode Systems, Inc. is not responsible for special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty, or under any legal theory, including lost profits, downtime, good-will, damage to or replace-ment of equipment and property.ver a defect, first write or call tems, Inc. at (415) 856-3333 to urn Merchandise Authorization service will be performed on any rned without prior authorization).

    ct needs to be returned to Opcode, h your name, address, telephone escription of the problem, and a dated bill of sale as proof of pur-e the Return Merchandise n (RMA) Number clearly on the e package and all correspondence. ing the returned product, Opcode c. will then, at its option, repair, efund the purchase price of the

    ty applies only to the Studio 4; ware is warranted separately.

    ty does not apply if the product has ed by accident, abuse, misuse, or on, or has been modified without permission of Opcode Systems,

    warranties, including implied war-erchantability and fitness for a urpose, are limited in duration to from the original date of retail this product. The warranty and t forth above are exclusive and in hers, oral or written, express or

    Some statestation of impincidental oabove limitayou. This wrights, and ywhich vary

    Except to thimplied warInc. in connware are limfrom the daranties, wheapply to this

    Opcode Sysrepresentatrespect to thual. This sopurchaser aquality and stances shafor any lossor incidentato use this p

    Some stateslong an impor limitationdamages, sosions may n do not allow the exclusion or limi-lied warranties or liability for

    r consequential damages, so the tion or exclusion may not apply to arranty gives you specific legal ou may also have other rights

    from state to state.

    e extent prohibited by law, all ranties made by Opcode Systems, ection with this manual and soft-ited in duration to ninety (90) days

    te of original purchase, and no war-ther express or implied, shall product after said period.

    tems, Inc. makes no warranty or ion, either express or implied, with e software described in this man-

    ftware is sold as is. The ssumes the entire risk as to its performance. Under no circum-ll Opcode Systems, Inc. be liable or damage, direct, consequential, l, arising out of the use or inability roduct.

    do not allow limitations on how lied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential the above limitations or exclu-ot apply to you.

  • COPYRIGHT

    This software and manual are copyrighted 1995 by Opcode Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. The software or manual may not be copied, in whole or part, without the express written consent of Opcode Systems, Inc. except for thbackup copprohibited.

    This softwaStates Copyprovisions. user this licThe Studio with the Stumay be usedtime. If you ware or harguide first. Cpurchased tlocal source

    If you still htems, Inc. T3331. See th

    WARNING

    NOTE: Thisand found toB digital devRules. Thesreasonable ence in resiequipment uquency eneaccordanceharmful inteHowever, thence will no

    If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

    e original purchaser to make ies. Unauthorized duplication is

    re is protected by both United right Law and International Treaty Opcode Systems, Inc. grants the ense, and use confirms agreement. 4 and OMS software may be used dio 4 by any number of users, and on more than one computer at a

    have any problems with the soft-dware, please consult the users

    onsult the dealer from which you he Studio 4, as they are your best of assistance.

    ave a problem, call Opcode Sys-echnical Support Line at (415) 856-e Studio 4 manual for details.

    equipment has been type tested comply with the limits for a Class ice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC e limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interfer-dential installations. This ses, and can radiate radio fre-

    rgy, and if not installed and used in with the instructions, may cause rference to radio communications. ere is no guarantee that interfer-t occur in a particular installation.

    Reorient o

    Move the

    Plug the ecuit differenpowered.

    If necessarydealer or annician for ad

    CAUTION: with Class Bterminals, pthis equipmeface cables.

    Finally, anyequipment bby the granusers autho

    ACKNOWL

    Studio 4 mason and Jon

    OMS, OMSStudio 4 Drr relocate the receiving antenna

    equipment away from the receiver

    quipment into an outlet on a cir-t from that to which the receiver is

    , the user should consult the experienced radio/television tech-ditional suggestions.

    Only equipment certified to comply (computer input/output devices, rinters, etc.) should be attached to nt, and must have shielded inter-

    changes or modifications to the y the user not expressly approved

    tee or manufacturer could void the rity to operate such equipment.

    EDGEMENTS

    nual written by Gregory A. Simp- Drukman.

    Setup, Studio Patches Editor, and iver by Doug Wyatt.

  • Studio 4 M

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    PART 1: Overview and Installation 1

    CHAPTE

    CHAPTE

    CHAPTE

    CHAPTE

    anual i

    R 1: Getting Started 3

    Overview of the Studio 4...................................................................... 3How to Read this Manual .................................................................... 3The Studio 4 Package .......................................................................... 4Registering Your Studio 4 ................................................................... 4Timecode Basics .................................................................................. 5

    R 2: Panel Descriptions 7

    The Studio 4 Front Panel..................................................................... 7The Studio 4 Rear Panel ...................................................................... 8About the Interface Cables................................................................ 10

    R 3: Hardware Installation 11

    Power Connection .............................................................................. 11Computer ConnectionsOne Studio 4............................................ 11Computer ConnectionsNetworking ............................................. 13SMPTE Connections.......................................................................... 16MIDI Connections.............................................................................. 17

    R 4: Software Installation and Setup 19

    Installing OMS and the Studio 4 Software....................................... 19Launching the OMS Setup Application............................................ 20Studio 4 Icons in a Studio Setup Document .................................... 22Renaming Studio 4's........................................................................... 24Other Icons in a Studio Setup Document ........................................ 25

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    PART 2: Using The Studio 4 27

    CHAPTER 5: Introduction 29

    Using the Studio 4 with OMS-Compatible Applications................. 29Using the Studio 4 with Non-OMS Applications ............................. 30

    CHAPTER

    CHAPTER

    CHAPTER

    CHAPTER

    Opcode Systems, Inc.

    Studio 4Macintosh Communication Speed ................................ 30The Studio 4 Menu............................................................................. 31

    6: Network Routing Window 33

    When To Use The Network Routing Window ................................ 33Window Overview .............................................................................. 33Setting the MIDI Inputs..................................................................... 35Setting the MIDI Outputs.................................................................. 36

    7: Routing, Channelizing and Muting Window 39

    When to use the Routing, Channelizing and Muting Window...... 39Window Overview .............................................................................. 40MIDI Muting ...................................................................................... 42MIDI Channelizing ............................................................................ 44MIDI Routing...................................................................................... 45Timecode Routing .............................................................................. 48MIDI Beat Clock Routing.................................................................. 49The Clear and Help Buttons.............................................................. 52

    8: Saving and Opening Studio 4 State Documents 53

    Saving a Studio 4 State Document.................................................... 53Opening a Studio 4 State Document ................................................ 54Establishing a "Do Nothing" State ................................................... 54

    9: SMPTE Reader Window 57

    Using the SMPTE Reader Window.................................................. 57Using with Multiple Studio 4s .......................................................... 59

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    CHAPTER 10: Stripe SMPTE Window 61

    Setting and Using Start and Stop Times ...........................................61Setting and Using SMPTE Frame Rates...........................................62Setting and Using the MIDI Format .................................................62Guide to Setting SMPTE Levels ........................................................63Jam Sync ..............................................................................................63

    PART 3

    APPEND

    APPEND

    APPEND

    nual iii

    Start JamStripe Button ....................................................................64User Bits ..............................................................................................64Using with Multiple Studio 4s...........................................................64SMPTE Tutorial ..................................................................................65

    : Appendices 69

    IX A: Troubleshooting 71

    Communication Problems..................................................................71Peripheral Problems ...........................................................................71Sync Problems.....................................................................................71MIDI Problems ...................................................................................73Miscellaneous Problems ....................................................................74

    IX B: Networking a Studio 4 with a Standard MIDI Interface 75

    Computer and MIDI Connections.....................................................75Software Setup.....................................................................................76Using the Network..............................................................................76Networking a Studio 4 and a Studio 3...............................................77

    IX C: Specifications 79

    General.................................................................................................79Connectors...........................................................................................79Switches ...............................................................................................80

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    PART 1: Overview and Installationanual 1

  • PART 1: Overview and Installation

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    CHAPTER 1: Getting Started

    OVERVIE

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    tudio 4 is a multi-port Macin- interface with a built-in

    ecode generator and SMPTE-ecode converter.

    res of the Studio 4 include:

    ndependently addressable nputs and outputsthis allows to 128 separate MIDI channels rograms that support either r Mark of the Unicorns MIDI iece.

    rkingconnect up to three nal Studio 4s for 512 separate

    channels. The MIDI Time nd Studio 4 can be part of the etwork. MIDI routing, channelizing

    uting.atch compatibilityOMS s processed by the Macintosh used with the Studio 4. OMS

    s allow MIDI data to be split, osed, modified, and mapped in seful ways.

    rd (1MHz) and Fast communi-speeds.I activity indicator for each

    port.

    Front you usprintering cab

    Timecode include:

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    HOW TO

    This manufully the fuoperation. presented panel thru switchesthese let e external peripherals (such as s or modems) without chang-les.

    functions of the Studio 4

    E Time Code generation (five rates).E-to-MIDI Time Code sion.E-to-Direct Time Lock conver-oth DTL and DTLe).ncing (rewrites fresh SMPTE ocked).eeling (remains locked despite ts or other short SMPTE

    ).

    4 uses the Opcode MIDI MS) and the Studio 4 OMS

    are to control all mapping, g, routing and timecode

    READ THIS MANUAL

    al does not attempt to teach ndamentals of MIDI or SMPTE A brief timecode overview is at the end of this chapter, but if

  • PART 1: Overview and Installation

    4

    youre new to either of these standards, you should read magazines specializing in music technology, or purchase introduc-tory MIDI and SMPTE books from your local bookstore or music dealer.

    Also, you should be familiar with basic Macintoshplease readusing the S

    This manuset up andStudio 4 oping. Howevoccur. Alwware chanfolder on y

    The StudioSystem (Odriver softchannelizintions. If yoyou can rethrough.

    NOTE:

    If ythe first thrread the OMOMS and rlar attentiodiscussionsin your stuStudio Setu

    This manu

    Part 1

    (Chapthe Stuand wiinto yo

    chapter describing software installa-tion and setup.

    Part 2: Using The Studio 4

    (Chapters 5-10)This part explains how to set the Studio 4 internal state and use its SMPTE features.

    operations. If youre not, the Macintosh manual before tudio 4.

    al discusses how to connect, use the Studio 4it describes erations at the time of its print-er, updates and changes may

    ays look for hardware and soft-ge information in the Read Me our master program disk.

    4 uses the Opcode MIDI MS) and the Studio 4 OMS ware to control all mapping,

    g, routing and timecode func-ure already familiar with OMS, ad this manual straight

    ou have never used OMS, read ee chapters in this manual, then

    S manual before installing eading Chapter 4. Pay particu-n to the OMS manual's of installation, defining devices dio and creating a current OMS p document.

    al is divided into three parts:

    : Overview and Installationters 1-4)This part discusses dio 4s front and rear panels

    ll help you to integrate the unit ur studio. It concludes with a

    Part 3This psectionStudioface, a

    THE STU

    Your StudiStudio 4, acables, 4 ruOMS and Sual, this Stregistration

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    : Appendicesart includes a troubleshooting , details on networking the

    4 with a standard MIDI inter-nd the Studio 4 specifications.

    DIO 4 PACKAGE

    o 4 package contains the n AC adapter, two 12 serial bber feet, rack-mount screws, tudio 4 software, an OMS man-

    udio 4 manual and a card.

    RING YOUR STUDIO 4

    send Opcode your registration dont receive it, you wont be free technical support and vari-ervices and products.

    NT: Please write down your rial number here. The serial n the back of the Studio 4.

    __________________________

    ate ______________________

    ceive your registration card, tled to free technical support ation about upgrades, updates,

  • CHAPTER 1: Getting Started

    Studio 4 Ma

    and new products. Also, youll receive Opcodes periodic newsletter, which con-tains advanced tips, troubleshooting techniques and more.

    Opcode technical support hours (Pacific Time) are 9:00am to noon and 2:00 to 5:00pm Mo

    Call (650) but

    please

    tmanual firs

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    TIMECOD

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    SMPTE Titimecode sof Motion neers. It spdigital timitape; this tinto hours,By using Sreferred to

    synchronize the playback of separate audio decks, video decks and computers.

    Using SMPTE requires two separate actions:

    Generating the SMPTE Time Code and recording it onto tape (a process nual

    nday through Friday.

    429-2349 for technical support, ry to find the answer in this t.

    chnical support hours are sub-ge.

    E BASICS

    ional portions of this manual ure familiar with SMPTE Time I Time Code, and Direct Time

    ure not, you should read this evelop a basic understanding

    nization and the various time-ts. Consult music technology

    or introductory books if you information about any of these

    ime Code

    me Code is an international tandard created by the Society Picture & Television Engi-ecifies a format for recording ng information onto magnetic iming information is divided minutes, seconds and frames. MPTE Time Code (often simply as SMPTE), you can

    often r Readin

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    Since diffeent speedsformat alsorates.

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    pean) 5

    eferred to as striping).g the SMPTE Time Code off e and using it as a master source for synchronizing play-f other tape machines and ters.

    two types of SMPTE Time gitudinal Time Code (LTC), al Interval Time Code (VITC). orded on tape tracks that run oss the length of the tape. This corded on audio tape or on the of a video tape. VITC is ithin the video portion of a

    rent video systems run at differ- (or frame rates), the SMPTE specifies a number of different

    4 will both generate and read me Code in the LTC format. If tape striped with VITC, youll e either a VITC-to-LTC con- VITC-to-MTC converter such s Studio AV.

    4 supports five SMPTE frame e rates are:

    mes/secondFilm frame rate.mes/secondEBU (Euro-television frame rate.

  • PART 1: Overview and Installation

    6

    29.97 Drop FrameNTSC (North American) color television frame rate. This format runs at 30 Frames/sec-ond, but has the first two frames dropped every minute, except at min-utes 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50.

    29.97 Frames/second (Non-Drop)Used twithoutime dplayba

    30 FraOriginsion stonly sidroppeis equa

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    Enhanced Direct Time Lock (DTLe), which provides synchronization accuracy equal to MIDI Time Code.

    The Studio 4 will convert SMPTE time-code (recorded at one of the five supported frame rates) to either MIDI

    o sync to NTSC color television t dropping frames. SMPTE oes not match real-time, but ck pitch is unaffected.mes/second (Non-Drop)al NTSC black and white televi-andard. Often used in audio-tuations since there are no d frames and the SMPTE time l to real time.

    e Code and Direct Time

    puter software cannot read me Code directly off a tape, so ust be converted into a format mputer can understand. This alled MIDI Time Code (MTC). rter then sends MTC (which PTEs hour/minute/second/

    ng information) to the com-ntrol the playback of MIDI s. You use MIDI Time Code to e your computer sequence to a PTE timing source.

    e Lock (DTL) and Enhanced e Lock (DTLe) are alternate hronization formats developed f the Unicorn for their Per-uencer. Very old versions of require DTL to sync to tape. sions of Performer use

    Time CodeLock formaFigure 1.1: tOpcode Systems, Inc.

    or one of the Direct Time ts.

    his will not print - its in white color

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    CHAPTER 2: Panel Descriptions

    THE STU

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    Front pane8/16 are d7/15 and 8you connecMIDI outppanel outpboth devic

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    IN OUT IN

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    OMSanual 7DIO 4 FRONT PANEL

    tudio 4 Front Panel

    o right, the front panel ports, buttons are as follows:

    ts 7/15 and 8/16

    pairs of MIDI ports are on the to facilitate quick, temporary of synthesizers, controllers or I devices. MIDI ports are dis-etail in The Studio 4 Rear

    tion later in this chapter.

    l MIDI output ports 7/15 and uplicates of MIDI output ports /16 found on the rear panel. If t a device to both a front panel

    ut and its corresponding rear ut, MIDI data will be sent to es.

    l MIDI input ports 7/15 and 8/dition to the 6 MIDI inputs e rear panel. MIDI input ports

    /16 are not duplicated on the

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    1 41 09 1 1 1 21 3 1 51 6-16 switch is in the 1-8 position, orts are numbered 7 and 8. If

    6 switch is in the 9-16 position, re numbered 15 and 16.

    EDs

    t red Light Emitting Diodes dicate MIDI data is arriving at e of the Studio 4s eight MIDI .

    LEDs

    f green Light Emitting Diodes dicates MIDI data is leaving e of the Studio 4s eight MIDI

    ts.

    ast Switch

    itch to select a communication Hz is the standard MIDI inter- required by most MIDI ast speed increases MIDI t, thereby increasing the simultaneous MIDI channels. r MIDI application manuals to support Fast mode. Opcode at support Fast mode include

    dio Vision and EZ Vision.

  • PART 1: Overview and Installation

    8

    NOTE:

    The Studio 4 driver software must match the speed selected by the 1MHz/Fast switch. Configure the Studio 4 driver soft-ware as discussed in the Studio 4Macintosh Communication Speed sec-tion in Chapter 5.

    1-8/9-16

    Select the Studio 4 isnetwork. Tthrough 8 ports.

    Select the Studio 4 isassigns poStudio 4's nections ar

    NOTE:

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    When a Thtion, the SttransmittinMacintosh

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    position when your Macintosh needs to communicate with an external peripheral (such as a printer or modem).

    SMPTE/Power Indicator Light

    Switch

    1-8 position (switch in) if the the first or only Studio 4 in a his assigns port numbers 1 to the Studio 4's eight MIDI

    9-16 position (switch out) if the the second in a network. This rt numbers 9 through 16 to the eight MIDI ports. Network con-e discussed in Chapter 3.

    ou are using just one Studio 4, tch to the 1-8 position.

    tches (A & B)

    ches provide convenient rinters, modems or other

    s.

    ru switch is in the MIDI posi-udio 4 is in MIDI modeg MIDI data between your and various studio devices.

    ru switch is in the THRU posi-rom the Macintosh (as n either the A or B input ssed through the Studio 4 to

    u or B Thru ports on the rear a Thru switch to the THRU

    This LED bSMPTE acsent or recindicator.

    Power Sw

    When pushout, the poPower LEDis in the ONconnected

    THE STU

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    links when there is any tivity. When no timecode is eived, the LED is lit as a power

    itch

    ed in, the power is ON. When wer is OFF. The SMPTE/ should light when the switch position if the power supply is

    to the Studio 4 and plugged in.

    DIO 4 REAR PANEL

    tudio 4 Rear Panel

    o right, the rear panel connec- follows:

    nnector

    wer supply into this jack. Use C 1.5A center-positive power e power supply is included with 4.

    MIDI OUT MIDI INRT A

    A

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    8

    16

    7

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    6

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  • CHAPTER 2: Panel Descriptions

    Studio 4 Ma

    SMPTE IN Jack

    This jack receives SMPTE timecode from a tape deck or other SMPTE source. The Studio 4 converts the SMPTE input into the MIDI format specified by the Stripe SMPTE window (see Chapter 10).

    SMPTE O

    This jack oerated (or This jack isinput of a tSMPTE ouwindow (S

    Compute

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    You may ceither the MPrinter porStudio 4 BPrinter pora network.intosh com

    (See Computer Connections in Chapter 3).

    You cannot use the A port for network-ing. As a matter of convention, you may wish to connect A to the Modem port, leaving the B port free for connecting

    nual

    UT Jack

    utputs SMPTE timecode gen-regenerated) by the Studio 4. normally connected to the line ape deck. You may set the tput level in the Stripe SMPTE ee Chapter 10).

    r Ports and Thru Ports

    4 does not implement the tra-cintosh MIDI interface a Printer port and a Modem r interfaces have a limit of 32 e MIDI channels; 16 on the t and 16 on the Modem port. o 4, however, can address up to te MIDI channels spread wo serial inputs. These input beled A and B. The inputs ttle Macintosh icons) connect intosh using standard 8-pin ables (supplied by Opcode udio 4).

    onnect the Studio 4 A port to acintosh Modem port or

    t. You may connect the port to the Modem port, the t or to another Studio 4 to form You can also connect two Mac-puters to one or two Studio 4s

    the MacintMacintosh

    Attach exteprinter or mor B THRcan use thenecting theSimply useThru switcof the Studsponding TSwitches Computer

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    oshs Printer port, another or another Studio 4.

    rnal peripherals (such as a odem) to the A THRU and/

    U ports on the Studio 4. You se peripherals without discon- Studio 4 from the Macintosh. the corresponding front panel h to route data arriving at one io 4 computer ports to its corre-HRU port (see Thru

    earlier in this chapter, and Connections in Chapter 3).

    T Connectors

    ese eight ports to the MIDI IN ur MIDI devices. Each port has ers that correspond to the posi-1-8/9-16 switch on the front

    ut ports 7/15 and 8/16 are on the front panel. If you con-s to both a front panel MIDI its corresponding rear panel DI data is sent to both devices.

    onnectors

    ese six ports to the MIDI OUT ur MIDI devices. Each port has ers that correspond to the posi-

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    tion of the 1-8/9-16 switch on the front panel. Two additional inputs are on the front panel.

    ABOUT THE INTERFACE CABLES

    The Studiomini-DIN cother thanStudio 4, pmini-DIN.

    You shouldMIDI and your Studiaudio equi 4 comes with standard 8-pin ables. If you are using cables

    the ones supplied with the lease ensure that they are 8-pin

    use only high quality shielded audio cables when operating o 4 or any other professional pment.Opcode Systems, Inc.

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    CHAPTER 3: Hardware Installation

    Use the ramount the equipment

    Figure 3.1: R

    If you do nStudio 4, yface. Attac(provided of the unit

    POWER C

    Place the tthe power rear panel,into a standoutlet. Useitive AC po

    Figure 3.2: P

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    OUT

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    PORT B PO

    BTHRU

    9VDCanual 11ckmount screws (provided) to Studio 4 in a standard 19 rack as shown in Figure 3.1.

    ack Installation

    ot wish to rack mount the ou may sit it on a steady sur-h the four rubber feet in this package) to the bottom to prevent it from sliding.

    ONNECTION

    ip of the power supply cord into jack on the far left side of the then plug the power supply ard 120VAC, 60Hz electrical

    only a 9VDC, 1.5A, center pos-wer adaptor with the Studio 4.

    ower Supply Connection

    COMPUTONE STU

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    serial port. The advantage of this connec-tion is that you retain a free Macintosh serial port. The disadvantage is that all MIDI and timecode communications occur over a single Macintosh portyou could get data overloads if you have a very dense MIDI data stream and are syncing to SMPTE

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    port as shown in Figure 3.9. udio 4s front panel 1-8/9-16

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    ng Three Studio 4s to a h

    se two networks if you wish to ree Studio 4's to a Macintosh. rk contains two Studio 4's; the ork contains one. Set each ront panel 1-8/9-16 switch as igure 3.10 shows a typical con-

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    this connection, you can access up to 384 independent MIDI channels.

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    Networking Studio 4s and Standard MIDI Interfaces

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    Standard MIDI Interface in a Studio 4

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    ONNECTIONS

    4 has two SMPTE jacks on its The SMPTE IN jack is used to pe sync signal. The SMPTE ends SMPTE timecode as the Stripe SMPTE window

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    duplicates the timecode and sends it to the SMPTE OUT jack.

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    NNECTIONS

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  • Studio 4 M

    CHAPTER 4: Software Installation and Setup

    INSTALLSTUDIO 4

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    4 package includes some addi-that arent part of basic OMS:

    Patches Editor This appli-adds the ability to create OMS s. OMS patches are discussed Three of this manual.Program ChangesThis allows you to change OMS s from Macintosh applications installed in the OMS Folder the System Folder. See ncing Patch Changes in r 11 for more information. 4 OMS DriverThis driver

    OMS to operate with your 4 and is installed in the OMS within the System Folder.

    : Do not relocate or rename any ers that the Installer places in Folder. You may delete unneces-ut some files are essential for tion. See the Software Defini-

    n of your OMS manual for more n.

    he Studio 4 works with non-cations, all programming and e Studio 4 is handled by OMS.

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    If you have never worked with OMS, please read the OMS manual before con-tinuing with the Studio 4 manual.

    LAUNCHING THE OMS SETUP APPLICATION

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    Three Studio 4s

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    CHAPTER 5: Introduction

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    4 integrates seamlessly with hat use OMS. With programs se OMS, it can emulate a Piece or it can be used as a IDI interface.

    three ways to control MIDI en you use a Studio 4:

    sequencer application. equencers (such as Vision or mer) control MIDI routing the application. You use the cer to route MIDI inputs to

    outputs. Studio 4 state. A Studio 4

    eflects the settings of the Net-outing window (see Chapter

    the MIDI Routing, Channeliz-d Muting window (see Chapter can save and recall Studio 4

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    enabled. The Studio 4 driver ach Studio 4 in your network ts to route to the Macintosh.

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    In OMS-compatible applications, if you choose the Studio 4 as a MIDI input, only timecode from the Studio 4 and MIDI beat clock from any devices connected to the Studio 4 are sent to the applicationother types of MIDI data from devices attached to the Studio 4 are not sent. Select deviselecting tthem as M

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    in Chapter 6.

    MACINTOSH ICATION SPEED

    tudio 4 that's connected a Macintosh, you must set a unication speed to match both

    n of the Studio 4s front panel t switch and the communica-settings you choose in your cations. If youre using Fast may also optimize the -Macintosh communication

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    asic communication speed e top set of radio buttons.

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    DIO 4 MENU

    menu appears in the OMS ication whenever a Studio 4 stalled and the current Studio ment contains one or more Studio 4 menu commands are in the indicated chapters.

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    Display ROM Version...

    Choose this command to display the ver-sion numbers of your Studio 4 ROM. You should know your ROM version if you call Opcode Technical Support about your Studio 4.

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    he current Studio Setup docu-ins more than one Studio 4, listing of them at the bottom of 4 menu.

    check) a Studio 4, simply pull enu and release the mouse sired Studio 4.

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    The Network Routing window shown in Figure 6.1 is based on the Studio Setup document shown in Figure 6.2. Your Net-work Routing window will reflect your own current OMS Studio Setup document.

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    SETTING THE MIDI INPUTS

    The left side of the Network Routing window contains the MIDI In columns. These columns control the signal routing from each MIDI device to the Macintosh. You can also route the timecode signal generated

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    by the Studio 4.

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    ompatibility Column

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    d). Click and drag down the lity column to change multiple ity settings.

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    In Figure 6.3, only timecode and MIDI data from the Masterman-88 are sent to non-OMS applications. MIDI data from the ProMaker/1 and Vectorific sound modules will not be sent to non-OMS applications.

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    THE MIDI OUTPUTS

    ide of the Network Routing ntains the MIDI Out columns. mns control the signal routing acintosh to each MIDI device

    your current Studio Setup

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    Compatibility Column

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    In Figure 6.4, data from non-OMS applica-tions is sent to only the modem port and to the ProMaker/1 and Vectorific sound modules. Non-OMS applications will not send MIDI data to the Masterman-88 since its Compatibility column isnt checked.

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    CHAPTER 7: Routing, Channelizing and Muting Window

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    s in the Network Routing win-e saved to the Macintosh as a ate (see Chapter 8).

    g, Channelizing and Muting CM window, for short) is used

    g MIDI data (including de)ample, in a live situation you route various controllers to var-vices or groups of devices. n even merge any combination I inputs so that more than one

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    WINDOW OVERVIEW

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    only one Studio 4, youll use only the first eight rows and columns in the MIDI Rout-ing, Channelizing and Muting areas. Also, you'll use only eight of the timecode rout-ing squares.

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    Studio 4 menu, choose any Studio 4 on a modem port to open the Routing, Chan-nelizing and Muting window for the modem port. Choose any Studio 4 on a printer port to open the Routing, Channel-izing and Muting window for the printer port. If a network has only one Studio 4, its RCM wa network RCM wind

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    Click one of the muting squares (as shown in Figure 7.6).

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    When you have muted one or more MIDI messages, an M appears in the appropri-ate location in the Routing, Channelizing and Muting window.

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    A Channelizing window opens similar to Figure 7.12.

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