MOTU UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface - Manual (Page 19)

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WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE
For further information about using the
UltraLite-mk5 with host audio software, see
chapter 7, “Working with Host Audio Software”
(page 45).
MIDI I/O ON WINDOWS
On Windows, the MOTU Gen 5 Setup installer
provides a USB MIDI driver for the
UltraLite-mk5. This driver allows you to access
the UltraLite-mk5’s MIDI input and output ports
through its USB connection to the computer. The
ports are published in Windows and are available
to all MIDI software.
MIDI I/O SETUP ON THE MAC
Core MIDI is the “under-the-hood” component of
macOS that handles MIDI services for MIDI
hardware and software. Core MIDI provides many
universal MIDI system management features,
including MIDI communication between your
UltraLite-mk5 interface and all Core MIDI
compatible software.
Audio MIDI Setup is a utility included with macOS
that allows you to configure your UltraLite-mk5
interface for use with all Core MIDI compatible
applications. Audio MIDI Setup provides:
■
A “virtual” studio on your Mac that graphically
represents your MIDI hardware setup and that is
shared by all Core MIDI-compatible programs
■
A simple, intuitive list of your MIDI devices
whenever you need it in any Core MIDI-
compatible program
Launching Audio MIDI Setup
1 Make sure your UltraLite-mk5 interface is
connected (a USB connection is required) and
turned on.
2 Launch the Audio MIDI Setup utility.
This can usually be found in /Applications/
Utilities. If it has been moved, just search for
Audio MIDI Setup .
3 Confirm that the MIDI interface is present in
the MIDI Devices tab (or window) in Audio MIDI
Setup. If the interface does not appear, or if it is
grayed out, check your cable connections and click
Rescan MIDI .
Connecting MIDI devices to the UltraLite-mk5
Once your UltraLite-mk5 interface appears in
Audio MIDI Setup, you are ready to add devices,
indicate how they are connected, and identify
properties they may have for particular purposes.
This information is shared with all Core MIDI
compatible applications.
To add a device in Audio MIDI Setup:
1 Click Add Device .
2 Drag on its input and output arrows to draw
connections to the UltraLite-mk5 that match its
physical connection.
Figure 3-2: Connecting devices to the UltraLite-mk5. In this example, a
controller keyboard is connected to the UltraLite-mk5’s MIDI IN, and a
sound module is connected to the UltraLite-mk5 MIDI OUT.
3 Double-click the device to make settings, such
as input and output channels, that further describe
the device.