i2M musicport Owner`s Manual
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1. Mode 1 Guitar Mode 2 Guitar chromatic Mode 3 9 string Bass Guitar Mode 4 5 string Bass Guitar chromatic SONUUS i2Mmusicport ie Green Guitar Orange 5 string Bass flashing chromatic Modes are selected by pressing the MODE button beside the logo A short press will toggle the mode between modes 1 and 2 or between modes 3 and 4 A long press 2s will toggle between modes 1 and 3 or between modes 2 and 4 short press lt tt gt Mode 2 2s 2s i i i i short press i i Note that these modes can be highly customised using the i2Mmusicport software Each mode can be configured for different instruments and different MIDI zone setups Mode 3 Mode 4 Chromatic The i2Mmusicport accurately tracks the pitch of notes and outputs pitch bend MIDI messages but sometimes it is preferable to send notes without pitch bend information eg when playing piano sounds This can be done by Selecting an appropriate mode which has the chromatic feature enabled MIDI Pitch Bend Sensitivity For pitch bend the commonest setting for most MIDI devices is for full scale pitch bend to represent t2 semitones and the i2Mmusicport factory settings are also set to this range To ensure your MIDI sounds are correctly in tune with your instrument ensure the MIDI patch you use is also set to a pitch bend range of 2 semitones For convenience when the mode is changed by the MODE button the2. Pitch Bend Sensitivity MIDI RPN message is sent This allows instruments to configure their pitch bend range to match the i2Mmusicport Note that not all synthesizers support this message Of course you may want to experiment with other pitch bend ranges for special effects SONUUS i2Mmusicport Using the i2Mmusicport software the pitch bend range is fully customisable MIDI Hold Control When using MIDI and audio together it is often desirable to be able to hold a MIDI note while continuing to play your instrument normally For example you can trigger bass notes on your synthesizer then play over these with your normal instrument sound The i2Mmusicport enables this by allowing a MIDI controller to act as the hold control The factory settings allow MIDI controller 4 foot controller on any MIDI channel to be used as the hold control However this can be changed using the i2Mmusicport software Usage Tips for MIDI Guitar Ensure your instruments level is optimally matched to the i2Mmusicport by turning down its volume control or adjusting the Input Gain Control to ensure the clip indicator is off most of the time Occasional clipping will not cause any performance problems and a high signal level ensures that sounding notes will sustain for as long as possible Slightly mute strings with your picking hand This helos prevent spurious MIDI notes when the wrong string is touched lightly during playing It a
3. SONUUS i2Mmusicport MIDI Converter and Hi Z USB Audio Interface Owner s Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the i2Mmusicport Please take the time to read through this manual to ensure you get the best from your iZMmusicport Introduction What is the i2Mmusicport The i2Mmusicport is the new way to connect your musical instruments to your computer It combines a high impedance audio interface that won t suck the tone from your instrument with very fast low latency monophonic MIDI conversion that doesn t require special pickups to be mounted onto your instrument Designed particularly for guitar and bass it works with most musical instruments including the human voice Now you can record great sounding tracks and play synthesizers and samplers how you have always wanted to by using your favourite instrument Carry Ring Because the i2Mmusicport is so small and so useful you will want to take it with you A ring is provided to allow you to attach it to a keyring so you won t forget it or indeed so you can secure it to keep it safe Connections The i2Mmusicport is powered by the USB bus Simply connect one end of the supplied USB cable to your computer and the other to the i2Mmusicport The sonuus logo will glow red to indicate that the computer is configuring the i2Mmusicport You don t need to install special drivers because the i2Mmusicport uses SONUUS i2Mmusicport Standard class comp
4. Technologies GmbH i2Mmusicport Software The i2Mmusicport features a very flexible and powerful MIDI converter architecture with 6 zones enabling MIDI to be sent on up to 6 MIDI channels Simultaneously with each zone being independently configurable SONUUS i2Mmusicport You can customise each of the operating modes for your particular requirements and exchange these settings with other i2Mmusicport users The following sections describe the basic operation with the default factory settings A separate user manual is available for the i2Mmusicport software detailing all of the features available and how to use them Hi Z USB Audio Interface The t2Mmusicport features a very high impedance Hi Z audio input circuit This means it wont degrade the tone of your musical instruments unlike typical line inputs often a problem with electric guitars and dynamic microphones High quality 16 bit 48 kHz digital audio can be recorded into your favourite audio application or used live for example through amp Simulators with great sounding results MIDI Converter Modes The i2Mmusicport has 4 operating modes which affect how the MIDI conversion behaves Audio input is not affected by these modes in any way and is always active The current mode is shown by the sonuus logo as follows Mode 1 Green Mode 2 Green flashing Mode 3 Orange Mode 4 Orange flashing The factory setting for these modes is
5. impler e Connect your computer to the USB socket e Plug your instrument into the jack socket t On Windows XP the MID port may be shown as USB Audio Device instead SONUUS i2Mmusicport e Adjust your instrument s volume control or the Input Gain Control so that the clip indicator lights only occasionally while playing normally e Connect your MIDI software to the i2m musicport MIDI port e Connect your audio software to Hi Z Input 12M musicport e Play your instrument to send MIDI and audio into your software i2Mmusicport Software Downloads The software mentioned below can be found on our web site By providing these as downloads we can ensure you always have the latest software version to use with your i2Mmusicport To get the most from your new purchase please visit the following link software sonuus com Firmware Updates To support new features and to make it future proof the firmware internal software of the i2Mmusicport can be upgraded An upgrade utility is available for both osx and Windows The latest firmware files with the sfu file extension are also available on the sonuus web Site ASIO Driver For Windows PC users ASIO audio drivers provide lower latency and can offer more features than the Standard windows drivers The i2Mmusicport ASIO driver is available to download ASIO is not required for OSX ASIO is a technology developed by Steinberg Media
6. in tune either NOTE Many synthesizer bass patches are programmed to play an octave below the MIDI note that triggered them If you find your synthesized sound is in the wrong octave check the patch you are using is set to play in the same octave as the MIDI note Alternatively transpose the MIDI notes using the i2Mmusicport software Further Information Recommendations Do not expose to i2Mmusicport to rain or moisture If this occurs disconnect the i2Mmusicport from your computer and from your musical instrument and allow the unit to dry out completely before using it again Do not attempt to open the iZMmusicport as this will damage the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside Warranty The i2Mmusicport is supported by a limited warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase During this period any faults due to defective materials or workmanship will be rectified by repair or replacement free of charge The warranty excludes damage caused by deliberate or accidental misuse or A unit replaced under warranty may be replaced with a reconditioned unit SONUUS i2Mmusicport modification It is the user s responsibility to ensure fitness for purpose in any particular application The warranty is limited to the original purchase price of the equipment is limited to the original purchaser and excludes any consequential damage or loss Proof of purchase date is required for any c
7. laim under this warranty Warranty claims must be made through the retailer from whom the original purchase was made Community To see what other sonuus products are available please visit www sonuus com To get assistance or to share your experiences tips and tricks with other i2Mmusicport users register on our user forum www sonuus com forum Specifications Impedance 3dB steps OdB line level Digital Audio 16 bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit 48kHz accuracy Standard Type B USB socket The above specifications are subject to change without notice sonuus and i2Mmusicport are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonuus Limited Copyright 2010 Sonuus Limited All Rights C RoHS mst SONUUS i2Mmusicport
8. liant drivers that are part of your operating system including Apple osx and Microsoft Windows When complete the sonuus logo will glow green or orange to indicate that it is now ready to be used Connect your instrument lead to the jack socket using a standard 1 4 guitar instrument lead Now you can connect your software to the i2Mmusicport The converted MID data will appear on a MIDI port named i2M musicport and the audio will appear on an audio input device named Hi Z Input 12M musicport NOTE Do not press the MODE button while connecting the usB cable If you do this the i2Mmusicport will enter a special firmware Upgrade mode and the sonuus logo will flash red If this happens simply unplug the USB cable then insert it again without pressing the MODE button Input Gain Control The gain of the input pre amp can be adjusted to optimise the i2Mmusicport for different signal levels The gain can be adjusted from 12dB to 15 dB where OdB represents standard line level 10dBV This can be adjusted using your computer operating system s volume control or by using the i2Mmusicport software Signal Clip When the input signal is too large the sonuus logo will briefly glow red to indicate the signal is clipping You should turn down your instrument s volume or adjust the input gain of the i2Mmusicport to avoid this happening Operation Using your i2Mmusicport couldn t be s
9. lso improves the detection of rapidly picked notes because notes can decay slightly faster to give greater contrast between the new note and the last note The i2Mmusicport is great for sequencing natural sounding bass lines but if you try to perform very fast bass notes you may have some tracking issues To avoid this play the notes on higher octaves where tracking is faster and latency is lowest Then transpose the recorded notes in your sequencer to use as a bass line If your songs require very fast phrases but you are struggling to play them accurately record the section at a lower tempo using the i2Mmusicport then play it back at full tempo Because the phrase has been converted to MIDI its timbre won t be affected by changing the tempo unlike the original sound SONUUS i2Mmusicport If you find that the wrong note or octave is briefly detected when you pluck a note try the following tips for your guitar e Try using the neck pick up on guitar bass e Turn down the tone control to see if this makes a difference e Ensure there are no fret buzzes and don t play any percussive sounds such as slaps e Use new strings Slightly adjust your playing style or playing position Often moving where you strike the String by a small amount can give good results Remember the i2Mmusicport accurately converts the pitch of your instrument to MIDI messages If your instrument is not in tune the MIDI won t be
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