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This first release version of the MIDISport drivers requires the new
Macintosh operating system, OS 8.6, due to be released in early May.
This will be offered by Apple as a free update to OS 8.5 owners.
Please check the Apple website at www.apple.com for update information.
The drivers will work in the 8.5 operating system, but the user may experience
crashes that are random in nature (from several minutes to several
hours). If running on OS 8.5, we recommend saving your work often.
NOTE: This driver release allows for hot plugging/unplugging of the
MIDISport. As of yet however, only one MIDISport can be configured and
used with OMS. Please check the MIDIMAN website for driver updates at
www.midiman.net.
There are 4 driver components that need to be properly placed in your
system. Please note that the MIDISPort driver for Macintosh is an OMS
driver. You will need to install Opcode's Open Music System (OMS)
software to use the MIDISport as a multiport MIDI interface.
1. Click on the USBMIDISportDriver file and drag it to the Extensions
folder.
2. Click on the USBMIDISportShim file and drag it to the Extensions
folder.
3. Click on the USBMIDISportLoader file and drag it to the Extensions folder.
4. Click on the MIDISport OMS driver and drag it to the OMS Folder.
The OMS folder will also be found in the Systems folder (as is the
Extensions folder).
5. Restart your computer. You are now ready to configure OMS.
Go to the Control Panel or Chooser under the Apple Menu, and make sure
AppleTalk is turned off (this is recommended, although OMS will sense
that it is on and prompt you to turn it off). If you are installing
your MIDISport driver and configuring OMS for the first time, follow
these instructions to configure OMS.
First Time OMS Configuration Instructions
1. In the Opcode folder, find the OMS Applications folder, then OMS
Setup. Double click on OMS Setup.
2. OMS will inform you that it has not yet been configured. Click OK.
3. The Create A New Studio Setup dialog box now appears. Click OK.
4. The "OMS Driver Search" box asks you to choose the port on which
you've attached the MIDISport (either Modem or Printer). DO NOT choose
a port, just click "Search." OMS begins Searching. IMPORTANT: If the
USB cable is not correctly hooked up to the MIDISport, setup will fail.
5. "OMS Driver Setup" shows the MIDISport in a list when OMS
successfully finds the driver. Click OK. OMS will now define (shows
"Identifying") both of the MIDISport output ports. Please note that
OMS sees the MIDISport ports A and B as ports 1 and 2 (this is an OMS
idiosyncrasy).
7. The "OMS MIDI Device Setup" dialog box will appear showing the
MIDISport's two available output ports with open check boxes to the
left of each port. You will now have to check these open boxes to
enable each of the output ports. Now click on OK.
8. Next, the "My Studio Setup" appears with a file save dialog box
over it. You will now need to name and save your new Studio Setup
before you can assign various instruments to the MIDISport's outputs
and inputs. Assign your various instruments and you are done. You may
now exit OMS Setup by quitting the application.
Technical Questions or Comments: If you have technical questions about
the MIDISport 2x2 don't hesitate to contact us at:
email: techsupt@midiman.net
voc: 626-445-8495
fax: 626-445-7564 ...or visit our website at http://www.midiman.net