MIDIMAN Macman

1 Macman ™ MANUAL Version MAC051199 MACMAN ™ MACINTOSH MIDI INTERFACE The Macman MIDI Interface allows your Macintosh computer to send and receive MIDI. If your sequencing software does not include a "MIDI Manager," you will need to acquire Apple's MIDI Manager or Opcode's OMS. Both of these are a free download from either company's website (apple.com or opcode.com). In almost all cases the Macman does not need power because it can draw current from the Mac itself. However, some Mac com- puters, like the Powerbook 500 series, cannot supply enough power. In this case the Macman has a power connector on the side for use with an optional 9 volt dc adaptor. To install the Macman connect the included serial cable into the Serial In connector on the Macman. Plug the other end of the ser- ial cable into either the modem or printer port of your Mac -- either port can be used. Just make sure the MIDI program you are using is set to the same port into which your Macman is plugged. Macman does support both the new 9 pin serial GEO port and the old standard 8 pin serial port. Macman operates in MIDI mode when the INTERFACE/THRU switch on the right side of the unit is pressed In AND a MIDI application is being run. When the unit is properly activated in this fashion, the red POWER LED will light, indicating that you are in MIDI mode. The Macman is now able to send and receive MIDI when addressed by a standard MIDI application. Macman Hook-Up Diagram From Mac To Synthesizer or Sound From Synth To Modem Modem or Module MIDI Ins MIDI Out or Printer Printer ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ OUT OUT OUT IN OUT IN MIDI SERIAL INTERFACE/ THRU MACMAN 9VDC (OPTIONAL) ▲ ▲ MACINTOSH MIDI INTERFACE LED 1 IN ▲ OUT ▲ POWER▲ The MIDI Data In and Out indicator LEDs are only operational when the INTERFACE/THRU switch is IN and the red POWER LED is lit. The MIDI LEDs will flash whenever MIDI data is received or transmitted and can be very helpful when trouble shooting your MIDI system. If the INTERFACE/THRU switch is In and MIDI data is sent out from the computer,…