Specifications

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Connecting a MIDI device Connect your MIDI device to a USB port (or other suitable MIDI interface) on
your WATCHOUT computer. Many newer devices come with a direct USB
connection. Older MIDI devices often use a standard 5-pin DIN connector, in
which case you need a MIDI-to-USB adaptor, or other Windows-compatible
MIDI interface.
▲ IMPORTANT: When using the production software, connect your MIDI in-
terface to the production computer. Otherwise, connect it to the primary dis-
play computer. Turn on and connect your MIDI interface and devices to your
computer before starting WATCHOUT.
MIDI Controller Input A MIDI Controller Input brings in a knob or slider from a keyboard, or similar
signal from a MIDI-compatible device or software. This type of MIDI data is
sometimes referred to as a “Continuous Controller”, “Control Change” or “CC”
message.
MIDI-to-USB
adaptor.
The name used to refer to
this input in expressions.
Channel used for the message.
MIDI controller number.
Data resolution for the controller
(usually 7 bits).
Click “Learn” and move the
controller to pick up the channel and
controller numbers automatically.