Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the UM-550/880. This document explains how to setup the UM-550/880 system. To avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please carefully follow the setup instructions described in this document. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual pp. 3--5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 6,7).
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ................................................................................................ 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. ................................................................................................
109a • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet. ................................................................................................ 109b • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet. ................................................................................................ 110a • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet. ...
IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pp.2 -- 5, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................ 6 Features of the UM-550/880 .................................................... 8 Contents of the Package ......................................................... 9 Names of Things and What They Do.................................... 11 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)......................
Features of the UM-550/880 The UM-550/880 is a USB MIDI interface, which uses USB for connecting to your computer. 5-in/5-out or 8-in/8-out USB MIDI interface The UM-550 has five sets of MIDI input/output ports, letting you control up to 80 channels simultaneously. Since up to four units can be used together, you can expand your system to 320 channels. The UM-880 has eight sets of MIDI input/output ports, letting you control up to 128 channels simultaneously.
Contents of the Package The box in which the UM-550/880 was shipped should contain the following items. After opening the box, first check to make sure that all the items are included. If any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the UM-550/880. ●USB MIDI Interface fig.um550 fig.550front_30 fig.um880 fig.880front_50 ●CD-ROM Be sure to read the README file found on the CD-ROM.
Contents of the Package ●USB Cable Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with the USB connector of the UM-550/ 880. For details on connections and driver installation, refer to Windows (p. 14) or Macintosh (p. 29). * Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact a “EDIROL/Roland Service Center” listed in the “Information” section at the end of this manual.
Names of Things and What They Do Front panel UM-550 fig.550name_50 3 4 567 11 13 8 9 10 12 14 15 UM-880 fig.880name_50 1 2 3 4 567 11 13 8 9 10 12 14 15 1. USB connector (front) A USB cable connected between this connector and your computer is used to transfer MIDI messages, as well as the signals for controlling the UM-880. 2. USB select switch This switch selects whether the front or rear USB connector will be used.
Names of Things and What They Do 6. PATCH button Press this button to enter PATCH mode. In Patch mode you can specify the current patch. Press an INPUT button, and then press OUTPUT buttons to specify the output destination(s) for the specified input. (p. 37) On the UM-880, you will automatically enter PATCH DISPLAY mode approximately one minute later. In PATCH DISPLAY mode, the settings of the current patch will be displayed in sequence beginning with INPUT 1, allowing you to check the connections.
Names of Things and What They Do Rear panel UM-550 fig.550name-r_50 17 16 18 19 20 UM-880 fig.880name-r_50 16 17 18 19 20 16.AC inlet Connect the supplied AC cable here. Plug it in firmly, so it does not get inadvertently pulled out. 16.AC adaptor jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor here. 17. Grounding terminal This prevents the panel surface from developing an electrical charge.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) In order to use the UM-550/880, you must first install the UM-550/880 driver. The UM-550/880 Driver is included in the CD-ROM. The installation procedure will differ depending on your system. Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use. • Windows XP users ..................................................... (p. 14) • Windows 2000 users................................................... (p. 20) • Windows Me/98 users .........
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) fig.2-1 3 Open the Driver Signing Options dialog box. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. fig.2-2 4 Make sure that “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to “Ignore.” If it is set to “Ignore”, simply click [OK]. If it is not set to “Ignore”, make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or “Block”).
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) fig.2-3_30 9 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK]. UM-550 users: D:\UM-550\WinXP_2k\SETUPINF.EXE UM-880 users: D:\UM-880\WinXP_2k\SETUPINF.EXE * The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. fig.2-4_30 10 The SetupInf dialog box will appear. You are now ready to install the driver. * Do not click [OK] at this time. 11 Connect the UM-550. 1.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) fig.2-7 14 The screen will indicate “Please choose your search and installation options.” Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install,” and click [Next]. fig.2-8_20 15 Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL UM-550,” and click [Next]. Driver installation will begin. If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” setting was not set to “Ignore”, a “Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear. fig.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) fig.2-10_30 17 The Files Needed dialog box will appear. Input the following into the "Copy files from" field, and click [OK]. UM-550 users: D:\UM-550\WinXP_2k UM-880 users: D:\UM-880\WinXP_2k * The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. fig.2-11_20 18 The Found New Hardware wizard will appear. Make sure that the display indicates "EDIROL UM-550," and click [Finish].
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?” If you changed the What action do you want Windows to take? setting in step 5, restore the original setting after Windows restarts. 1. If you are using Windows XP Professional, log on to Windows using the user name of an administrative account (e.g., Administrator). 2. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control Panel.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ■ Windows 2000 users 1 With the UM-550 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 3 Log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges (such as Administrator). Open the System Properties dialog box. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. fig.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) 7 Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 8 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 9 Open the “Run...” dialog box. Click the Windows Start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...” fig.2-14_40 10 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK].
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) 13 Set the UM-550’s power switch to the ON position. If in step 5 the “File signature verification” setting was not set to “Ignore”, a “Digital signature not found” dialog box will appear. fig.2-16_30 If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn,” 1. Click [Yes]. 2. Continue the installation. If “File signature verification” is set to “Block” 1. Click [OK]. 2. When the “New hardware detection wizard” appears, click [Finish]. 3.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) fig.2-17b_30 16 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” may be displayed. Verify that “EDIROL UM-550” is displayed, and click [Finish]. 17 Restart Windows. The System Settings Change dialog box may appear. Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically. If you changed “File signature verification” If you changed the “File signature verification” setting in step 5, restore the original setting after Windows restarts. 1.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ■ Windows Me/98 users 1 With the UM-550 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 3 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 4 Open the “Run...” dialog box. Click the Windows Start button.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) 7 Connect the UM-550. 1. With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the UM550. Alternatively, connect the AC cable to the UM-880. 2. Connect the AC adaptor or the AC cable to an electrical outlet. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the UM-550 to your computer. 8 Set the UM-550’s power switch to the ON position. fig.2-20_30 9 If you are using Windows 98, an Insert Disk dialog box will appear. Click [OK].
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Settings ■ Windows XP/2000/Me users 1 Open Control Panel. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel. Windows XP Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select Control Panel. 2 Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box (or in Windows XP, Sounds and Audio Devices Properties).
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ■ Windows 98 users 1 Open Control Panel. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel. 2 Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box. In Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon to open the "Multimedia Properties" dialog box. 3 Click the MIDI tab. fig.2-29_30 4 Set "MIDI output." Select [Single instrument], and choose one of the following from the list that appears.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Enabling background services In Windows XP, perform these settings to make MIDI processing occur more smoothly. These settings are unavailable in Windows 2000/Me/98. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select Control Panel. In "Pick a category," click "Performance and Maintenance." In "or pick a Control Panel icon," click the System icon. Click the Advanced tab.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) Connecting your Macintosh * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1 2 3 4 Turn off the power of the Macintosh and all peripheral devices connected to the Macintosh. With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the UM-550. Alternatively, connect the AC cable to the UM-880.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) ■ Installing the UM-550/880 driver (OMS) Use the following procedure to install the UM-550/880 driver. Although the descriptions that follow are based on the UM-550, for installing software and making settings, UM-880 users can simply substitute the name "UM-880" wherever the name "UM-550" appears, except in places where a separate, specific reference to the UM-880 has been made. The included UM-550 OMS driver is an add-on module for using the UM-550 with OMS.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) OMS settings fig.3-3 1 From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver-OMS Driver-OMS Setting folder to the hard disk of your Macintosh to copy it. fig.3-4 2 In the Opcode-OMS Application folder where you installed OMS, double-click OMS Setup to start it up. fig.3-5_35 3 If a dialog box like the one shown here appears, click [Turn It Off]. A confirmation dialog box will then appear, so click [OK]. fig.3-6_35 4 The Create New Setup dialog box will appear.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) fig.3-9_35 6 From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI Setup. In the OMS MIDI Setup dialog box that appears, check Run MIDI in background, and click [OK]. fig.3-10 7 From the File menu, choose Make Current. If you are unable to select Make Current, it has already been applied, and you may continue to the next step. fig.3-11_50 8 Verify that MIDI transmission and reception can be performed correctly. From the Studio menu, choose Test Studio. fig.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) 10 Exit OMS Setup. From the File menu, choose [Exit]. If the AppleTalk confirmation dialog box appears, click [OK] to close the dialog box. This completes connections for the UM-550 and Macintosh, and installation of the MIDI driver.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) ■ Installing the UM-550/880 driver (FreeMIDI) Use the following procedure to install the UM-550/880 driver. Although the descriptions that follow are based on the UM-550, for installing software and making settings, UM-880 users can simply substitute the name "UM-880" wherever the name "UM-550" appears, except in places where a separate, specific reference to the UM-880 has been made.
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) FreeMIDI settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From the CD-ROM, copy the UM-550 Driver E - FreeMIDI Settings folder onto the hard disk of your Macintosh. Open the FreeMIDI Applications folder from the location into which you installed FreeMIDI, and double-click the FreeMIDI Setup icon to start it up. When “OMS is installed on this computer...” appears, click [FreeMIDI].
The functions of the UM-550/880 Displaying the MIDI inputs/outputs (MIDI INDI) Press the [MIDI INDI] button to enter MIDI INDI mode. In MIDI INDI mode, the indicators of the INPUT and OUTPUT buttons show the input/output status of the MIDI data. You can also check the INPUTs that are patched to the MIDI OUTs. Patching You can specify which INPUT will be assigned to which OUTPUT. fig.4-1_50 1 1 2 2 1 Press the [MIDI INDI] button.
The functions of the UM-550/880 Specifying the MIDI input/output destinations (PATCH) Press the [PATCH] button to enter Patch mode. In Patch mode you can make patching settings for the UM-550/880. If you use Patch mode to make settings for an OUTPUT for which you previously made settings in Merge mode, the Merge mode settings will be defeated. fig.4-2 INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *In Patch mode it is not possible to assign multiple INPUT ports to a single OUTPUT port.
The functions of the UM-550/880 [Example 1] To patch MIDI IN 1 to MIDI OUT 2 + MIDI OUT 3 -> Press INPUT [1], then press OUTPUT [2] and [OUTPUT 3], in that order. [Example 2] To patch USB port 1 to MIDI OUT 4 + MIDI OUT 5 -> Press the [USB/MIDI] button so its indicator is lighted, and then press INPUT [1], OUTPUT [4], and OUTPUT [5], in that order. The names of the ports correspond to the UM-550/880’s MIDI connectors as follows.
The functions of the UM-550/880 Merging multiple MIDI inputs for output (MERGE) Press the [MERGE] button to enter Merge mode. In Merge mode, you can send data from multiple ports to the Merge port (a port that mixes two or more inputs), and output this data to one or more ports. If you use Merge mode to make settings for an OUTPUT for which you previously made settings in Patch mode, the Patch mode settings will be defeated.
The functions of the UM-550/880 4 Press an OUTPUT button to select an output port. The OUTPUT indicator will light. You may select more than one OUTPUT (output port). Do not change the connections while MIDI messages are being input and output. Doing so may cause a connected MIDI device to malfunction. 5 When you are finished, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button. Saving a patch (P.SAVE) Press the [P.SAVE] button to enter Patch Save mode.
The functions of the UM-550/880 Recalling a patch (P.LOAD) Press the [P.LOAD] button to enter Patch Load mode. In Patch Load mode you can recall/select the patches that you saved. fig.4-7_50 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 Press the [P.LOAD] button. The button’s indicator will light. 2 3 Press an INPUT button to select the memory number that you want to recall. After selecting a memory number, press [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH]. Do not change the connections while MIDI messages are being input and output.
The functions of the UM-550/880 Utility mode Press the [UTILITY] button to enter Utility mode. In Utility mode you can perform the following operations. • Check MIDI OUT (MIDI OUT PREVIEW).......................... (p. 42) • MIDI CABLE CHECK ............................................................ (p. 43) • MIDI EVENT FILTER............................................................. (p. 44) * In Utility mode, no MIDI data is transmitted or received.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ MIDI CABLE CHECK This lets you use the UM-550/880 to test for broken MIDI cables. If a problem occurs with MIDI data transmission or reception, you can use this to check whether the MIDI cable is broken. fig.4-9_50 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 1 1 Press the [UTILITY] button. The button’s indicator will light. 2 Press INPUT [2]. The button’s indicator will light. 3 Connect the MIDI cable to be tested between the MIDI IN 1 and MIDI OUT 1 connectors of the UM550/880.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ MIDI EVENT FILTER When using the Merge function to send multiple streams of MIDI data to a port, you can apply filtering to unwanted data at the Merge port so that specific types of MIDI message are not transmitted. * The MIDI event filter can be used only for the Merge port. fig.4-10 2 4 1 3 2 4 3 1 1 Press the [UTILITY] button. The button’s indicator will light. 2 Press the INPUT [3] or [4] button. Press the INPUT [3] button. The button’s indicator will light.
The functions of the UM-550/880 Setup mode (P.SAVE+UTILITY) Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button to enter Setup mode. In Setup mode you can edit the settings of the UM-550/880 itself. * In Setup mode, not all MIDI data is transmitted/received. ■ Switching USB Tx ON/OFF * This function exists only on the UM-880. You can specify whether the input from each MIDI IN connector of the UM-880 will be sent to the USB port. fig.4-11 2 4 1 1 3 Put the UM-880 in Setup mode.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Transmitting the current patch (Bulk Dump transmission) Here’s how you can transmit the current patch as bulk dump data, and record the settings on a sequencer. Current patch This is the patching that is currently specified on the UM-550/880. Bulk dumps are transmitted using the Control Port (UM-550 CONTROL/UM-880 CONTROL). If you want to transmit/receive a bulk dump from a MIDI IN/OUT connector, make settings as described in "Specifying the Control Port" (P.48). fig.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Transmitting a bulk dump of all patches Here’s how you can transmit all patches stored on the UM-550/880 (except the current patch) as bulk dump data, and record the settings on a sequencer. Bulk dumps are transmitted using the Control Port (UM-550 CONTROL/UM-880 CONTROL). If you want to transmit/receive a bulk dump from a MIDI IN/OUT connector, make settings as described in "Specifying the Control Port" (P.48). fig.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Specifying the Control Port If you want to use a MIDI IN/OUT connector as the Control Port, use the following procedure to specify the Control Port. Control Port This is the port that is used to control the internal settings of the UM-550/880. When a bulk dump or program change is received at this port, the UM-550/880 patches or settings will change. This port is also used when transmitting a bulk dump to a sequencer or other device.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Specifying the startup mode Here’s how you can specify the type of driver used by the UM-550/880, and how Patch mode will be selected. fig.4-15_50 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 1 1 3 3 Put the UM-550/880 in Setup mode. Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button. The indicators of both buttons will light. 2 Press the INPUT [3] button. Press the INPUT [5] button. A button's indicator will light, indicating the currently selected startup mode.
The functions of the UM-550/880 To change the startup patch mode Press one of the following buttons.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Initializing the current patch Here’s how to initialize the current patch. fig.4-16_50 2 4 1 3 2, 3 4 1 1 Put the UM-550/880 in Setup mode. Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button. The indicators of both buttons will light. 2 Press the INPUT [4] button. Press the INPUT [6] button. The button’s indicator will light. 3 Initialize the current patch. Press the OUTPUT [1] button. Press the INPUT [6] button once again.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Initializing all patches Here’s to initialize all patches stored in the UM-550/880 (except for the current patch). fig.4-17_50 2 4 1 3 2,3 4 1 1 Put the UM-550/880 in Setup mode. Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button. The indicators of both buttons will light. 2 Press the INPUT [4] button. Press the INPUT [7] button. The button’s indicator will light. 3 Initialize all patches stored in the UM-550/880. Press the OUTPUT [5] button.
The functions of the UM-550/880 ■ Restoring the UM-550/880 to the initial settings (FACTORY PRESET) Here’s how to restore the UM-550/880 to its factory-set condition. fig.4-18_50 2 4 1 3 2,3 4 1 1 Put the UM-550/880 in Setup mode. Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button. The indicators of both buttons will light. 2 Press the INPUT [5] button. Press the INPUT [8] button. The button’s indicator will light. 3 Initialize the UM-550/880. Press the OUTPUT [1] button.
The functions of the UM-550/880 Panic (P.LOAD + P.SAVE) If while you are operating the UM-550/880, a MIDI sound module fails to stop producing sound (i.e., if a note “sticks”) or something is wrong with the sound, you can execute the Panic function to solve the problem. To execute the Panic function, simultaneously press the [P.LOAD] button and [P.SAVE] button. * When you execute the Panic function, the UM-550/880 will transmit All Note Off and Reset All Controller messages.
Troubleshooting Be sure to read the Readme_e.txt file found on the UM-550/880 Driver CD-ROM. The Readme_e file contains any additional information that was not included in this manual. Windows users * If you are using a Macintosh, please refer to p. 59. USB connections cannot be made correctly ● Is the UM-550/880 detected? Unplug the USB cable, and then plug it in again. It is possible that the computer did not correctly detect or initialize the UM-550/880.
Troubleshooting ● Windows may hang up if you connect/disconnect the USB cable or operate the USB select switch while a MIDI application is running. Do not connect/disconnect the USB cable or operate the USB select switch while a MIDI application is running.
Troubleshooting 10. When you have finished deleting the unwanted devices, click [OK] in the System Properties dialog box. 11. Turn off the power of the UM-550/880, then delete the driver. “Deleting the driver” (CDROM Readme) 12. Restart Windows. Then install the driver once again. (-> Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) (p. 14)) * If the problem still occurs after you have taken the above measures, please refer also to the Readme file for the USB driver. The Readme file is on the CD-ROM.
Troubleshooting Windows Me/98 users The most recent information is provided in “Troubleshooting” in the Readme_j.htm file found in the WinMe_98 folder (within UM-550 or UM-880) on the CD-ROM. Refer to the appropriate section. • Can’t install/uninstall the driver • Can’t select the UM-550/880 device • Can’t playback/record • Problems during playback, such as interrupted notes or omitted notes Windows XP/2000 users The most recent information is provided in “Troubleshooting” in the Readme_j.
Troubleshooting Macintosh users An error dialog box is displayed ● Has the UM-550/880 driver been installed? If you connect the UM-550/880 to your computer before installing the UM-550/880 driver, an error dialog box will appear. If the dialog box indicates “The software needed to use the USB device “Unknown Device” cannot be found. Please refer to the device documentation to install the necessary software”, you should click [OK].
Troubleshooting No sound ● Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, and audio cables connected correctly? Connect the cables correctly. ● Are the volumes turned up for your sound generator, audio devices, and application? Check each of the volume settings. ● Are the patching settings correct? If the patching settings are incorrect, MIDI data will not be transmitted or received correctly. Press the [PATCH] button to check the current patching settings. (-> Specifying the MIDI input/output destinations (PATCH) (p.
Appendices Using multiple UM-550/880 units You can use up to four UM-550/880 units together. Depending on your system, it may not be possible to use two or more units simultaneously due to the limitations of CPU processing power, hard disk, memory, or application performance.
Appendices ■ OMS Users on Macintosh If you connect multiple UM-550/880 units and make OMS settings ,multiple “EDIROL UM-550/ 880” items will appear , as shown in the illustration. Simply click [OK], and follow the procedure to check all of the ports. fig.6-2 #2 #3 #4 ■ FreeMIDI Users on Macintosh If you connect multiple UM-550/880 units and make FreeMIDI settings, multiple “UM-550/880 Port” items will appear, as shown in the illustration. Check all of them, and click [OK].
Appendices Block Diagram UM-550 fig.
Appendices UM-880 fig.
Appendices UM-550/880 error message list fig.6-4 1. When an exclusive message is received If one of the following errors occurs when the control port receives an exclusive message, the indicators that are shaded in the diagram at right will blink. • Check Sum Error • SysEx Format Error • Value overflow Error fig.6-5 2. When the total amount of data exceeds the limit When the total amount of data being sent to the Merge Port exceeds the limit of the MIDI specification (31.
Appendices Attaching the rack-mount adaptor fig.um550 1. Remove three screws (on each side) from the right and left panels of the UM-550. 2. Using the screws you removed in step 1, attach the rack-mount brackets to the UM-550. * You must use the screws that you removed. Do not use any other screws. Attaching the desk-stand mount fig.um550 fig.cushion 1. Remove three screws from the right panel of the UM-550. 2. Affix the cushion set (stickers) to the locations shown in the diagram at right.
MIDI Implementation 1. Receive data Byte ■Channel Voice Messages ● Patch Change / Midi Control Port or USB Control Port Status CFH 2nd byte ppH pp = memory number: * * 01H – 08H (Memory 1 - Memory 8) Used to switch patches. When using Patch Change or system exclusive to change the current patch, the UM-880 will require up to 200 milliseconds of processing time in order to process the changes.
MIDI Implementation * Transmitted during Preview. F0H 41H 10H 00H mdl 12H aaH ●Note on Status 90H * 2nd byte 45H 3rd byte 64H Transmitted during Preview. ■Channel Mode Messages ●All Sounds Off (Controller number 120) bbH Status BnH ccH 2nd byte 78H 3rd byte 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) * : sum F7H When this message is received, all currently sounding notes on the corresponding channel will be turned off immediately.
MIDI Implementation ■Parameter address map This map lists the addresses, areas whose data can be specified, parameters (data types), and explanations that apply when the exclusive messages "Data request 1" and "Data set 1" are used to transmit data.
MIDI Implementation 4. Bulk Dump By using Bulk Dump, a large amount of data can be transferred at once. This is used to store settings for an entire device onto a computer or sequencer. In order to make the UM-880 transmit a bulk dump, send it the bulk dump request messages listed below.
MIDI Implementation 5. Supplementary material Since from the preceding table, 0 = 00H, 4 = 04H, 14 = 0EH, 10 = 0AH, the result is: 00 04 0E 0AH. ●Decimal and Hexadecimal table (An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.) In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of Exclusive messages, etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits. The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers. fig.11-22e * * * * Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex.
MIDI Implementation ●Example of an Exclusive message and calculating a checksum Roland Exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) are transmitted with a checksum at the end (before F7) to make sure that the message was correctly received. The value of the checksum is determined by the address and data (or size) of the transmitted Exclusive message.
MIDI Implementation USB MIDI INTERFACE Date : Sep. 10, 2001 MIDI Implementation Chart Model UM-550/880 Transmitted Function... Recognized Basic Channel Default Changed X X 1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF Mode Default Messages Altered X X Mode 3 X Version : 1.00 Remarks Remembered even while the power is turned off.
Specifications USB MIDI Interface / MIDI PATCHER: UM-550: Connectors MIDI connectors (In: 5, Out: 5) USB connector (Rear, USB TYPE B) Power Supply DC 9 V (AC adaptor) Current Draw 350 mA Dimensions 11-1/16 (W) x 9-5/8 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches 280 (W) x 244.5 (D) x 46 (H) mm Weight 1.
For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE INDIA BRAZIL HUNGARY EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd. Roland Brasil Ltda Roland East Europe Ltd. Studio 3.4 114 Power Road London W4 5PY U. K. TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949 FAX:+44 (0)20 8747 5948 http://www.edirol.com/europe 409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr.
