iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+ User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Version 0.10 (Draft)

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Warranty
iConnectivity warrants to the original purchaser that this unit is free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase. The warranty applies only to registered iConnectivity users that register their
product(s) within fourteen (14) days of time of original purchase. To register iConnectivity
products, visit iConnectivity.com. If the unit fails within the one (1) year period, it will be
repaired, or replaced, at iConnectivity’s option, at no charge, when returned prepaid to the
iConnectivity Technical Service Center with proof of purchase – the sales receipt may be used
for this purpose. Installation labor is not covered under this warranty.
All replacement parts, whether new or re-manufactured, assume as their warranty period for
only the remaining time of this warranty. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by
improper use, accident, abuse, improper voltage service, fire, flood, lightning, or other acts of
God, or if the product was altered or repaired by anyone other than iConnectivity Technical
Service Center. Consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable under this
warranty.
Some regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. No portion of this warranty
may be copied or duplicated without the expressed written permission of iConnectivity. THIS
WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE.
Compatibility
iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the US and other countries.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that
an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.
iConnectMIDI2+ and iConnectivity are trademarks of iKingdom
Corp.
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Compatible with any Mac or
Windows PC with an available USB
2.0 port.
The iConfig software works with
Microsoft Windows XP SP3+ and
Mac OS X 10.4+, as well as iOS
4.2+ and a CoreMIDI-compatible
app.
Compatible with iPhone 4, 4S,
iPad, iPod touch (4th generation).

PRECAUTIONS / IMPORTANT NOTES
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable
distance from radios and televisions.
To avoid the risk of electrocution and/or damage to other
connected equipment, this equipment must not be used
under wet or high moisture conditions. All
interconnecting cabling must also be indoors. Should
moisture suddenly increase, immediately disconnect
power to the equipment.
Ensure that correctly rated power outlets are used with
the optional power supply (sold separately).
Keep this equipment away from all heat sources.
Ensure that sufficient ventilation and/or heat dissipation
is provided for the equipment and all connected devices.
Keep all packaging materials away from children.
Properly dispose of unwanted packaging.
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the
switches, connectors or directly to the equipment. Do
not apply excessive bending force to the cables. Use
the connector casings of cables to attach and detach
cables from their receptacles to avoid damage to the
cable and/or its receptacles.
Do not ingest the packaging, equipment, attachments,
or accessories. Do not ingest paint or removed parts
from the equipment or accessories. If this occurs,
immediately seek medical attention.
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe with a clean, dry
cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or
thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Interference with other electrical devices
Indoor use only
Power sources
Heat
Packaging
Handling
Ingestion
Care
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this
equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could
cause electrical damage, breakdown, fire, or electrical
shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the
equipment.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later
reference.
FCC (USA) / IC (Canada) Regulation Warning
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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Adjust the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for assistance
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this system
can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
Disposal of this product, package, or cables must be
done in an approved manner. Do not discard this
product, package, or cables along with ordinary
household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will
prevent harm to human health and potential damage to
the environment. Since the correct method of disposal
will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in
your locality, please contact your local administrative
body for details.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict
specifications and voltage requirements that are
applicable in the country in which it is intended that this
product should be used. If you have purchased this
product via the Internet, through mail order, and/or via a
telephone sale, you must verify that this product is
intended for use in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than
that for which it is intended could be dangerous and
could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s
warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of
purchase; otherwise, your product may be disqualified
from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
CAUTION
Always keep children and pets under constant adult
supervision. The packaging, equipment, and included
accessories are not toys and must be kept out of reach
of children and pets. Use only under constant adult
supervision.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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........................................................................Warranty !2
..................................................................Compatibility !2
...................................Precautions/important notes !3
..........................Do you need to read this manual? !6!
.....................................................What’s in the box !7
The iConnectMIDI2+ ..................................hardware!8
....................................................Mac OS X set-up !11
......................................................Windows set-up !17
...............................................................iOS set-up !19
...................Using multiple iConnectivity interfaces !19
Port Routing: understanding iConnectMIDI2+ ..MIDI !20
....................................................Audio passThru™ "21
................................iConnectivity iConfig software !22
......................................................Troubleshooting !37
..........................................................Specifications !39
...........................Appendix: MIDI and audio basics !40
...................................................................Support !42

Thank you for purchasing the iConnectMIDI2+ Hybrid multi-host MIDI interface with
Audio passThru™ technology.
Your iConnectMIDI2+ completely redefines the concept of a MIDI interface, integrating
today’s professional multiple-computer set-ups with iOS devices and traditional MIDI
hardware. Not only does your new interface support two computer devices
simultaneously – Macs, PCs, and iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) – its Audio
passThru™ feature, based on patent-pending technology, routes audio between them
digitally with zero signal degradation, simply appearing as an audio interface to the
operating system.
This combination of audio and MIDI connections has countless applications. A synth
running on your iPad could behave as if it were a touch-controlled plug-in running
inside your host DAW, or you could process a software instrument in your DAW through
a guitar amp app on your iPhone. The iConnectMIDI2+ offers seamless integration in all
directions.
Each of the iConnectMIDI2+’s two USB Device ports (the ones that connect to a
computing device) has four 16-channel MIDI ports. Using the included iConfig software
for Windows, Mac, and iOS, it’s simple to configure and store sophisticated routing
arrangements of these ports and channels to be stored in flash memory on the device.
These snapshot files can also include discrete data filtering, merging, and/or remapping
set-ups for each physical and digital MIDI port.
However, the iConnectMIDI2+ works out of the box without using the software. Setting
up your unit can be as simple as plugging it into a computing device, as its USB MIDI
Class Compliant engineering means there are no drivers to install and it’s recognized
automatically. The interface itself is bus-powered over USB; you only need to use the
optional power adapter (sold separately) to keep an iOS device charged.
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Setting up and using your iConnectMIDI2+Hybrid multi-host MIDI interface with Audio
passThru™ technology is very simple and intuitive, and anyone who’s ever used MIDI
and audio interfaces should have no trouble using its basic functions without reading
this manual.
However, we do suggest that even the most advanced users give it a quick perusal,
because there are a few details that require explanation. Please be sure to read the set-
up instructions, and especially the explanation of port routing and the iConnectivity
iConfig software so you understand how the routing works. This will ensure that you’re
able to take full advantage of all the advanced features your state-of-the-art device has
to offer.
Do you need to read this manual?
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• The iConnectMIDI2+
•One 5 ft 30-pin to iConnectivity USB (B) inline connection cable to connect the
interface to an iOS device that uses this connector.
•One USB-A to USB-B cable to connect the interface to a Mac or PC computer.
Please contact your dealer or iConnectivity directly if any of these three items were not
included in the packaging.
Not included: the optional power transformer for charging iOS devices. The power
transformer is only necessary for keeping an iOS device charged; the iConnectMIDI2+
itself is powered over the USB bus (in USB Device port 2).
Please use only the iConnectivity 6V/18W center positive supply, or you risk damaging
the device. This adapter operates over a range of 100-240V/50 or 60Hz, so it can be
used internationally with wall plug adapters.
The optional power supply is available on www.iConnectivity.com directly or from your
dealer. Additional cables may be purchased independently or from the iConnectivity
website.
What’s in the box
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The iConnectMIDI2+

1Power button
This switch has several functions.
• Putting the iConnectMIDI2+ to sleep and waking it up.
Put the device to sleep by holding the button in for a couple of seconds until the green
LED (2) goes out, then releasing it.
Wake it up by touching it briefly.
• Hard-resetting the device.
Hold the button in for about seven seconds until all the LEDs light up, then release it.
• Putting the device into boot loader mode, ready to receive firmware updates.
Hold the button in for four seconds until the Power LED (2) turns red, then release it. The
MIDI 1 and MIDI 2 lights (3) will flash.
To return to normal mode, put the device to sleep and wake it up as instructed above.
2Power LED
This light turns green when the device is powered up normally, and red when it is about to
go into boot loader mode (ready to receive firmware updates). When the iConnectMIDI2+ is
in boot loader mode, the Power LED turns off and the MIDI 1 and 2 LEDs flash.
3MIDI 1 and 2 LEDs
These lights indicate that data is MIDI data is being sent to or received from devices
plugged into the MIDI DIN ports on the rear. They also flash when the device is in boot
loader mode, and they flash along with all the other LEDs when the device starts up, and
also when a hard reset is about to start.
4USB Device port 1 and 2 LEDs
These lights indicate that MIDI data is being sent to or received from devices plugged into
the USB Device ports. They also light up along with all the other LEDs when the device
starts up, and when a hard reset is about to start.
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5Device port 1
This port accepts a USB B-standard plug for audio and MIDI connection to a Mac or
Windows computer. It also accepts the iConnectivity 30-pin to USB (B) connector for both
audio and MIDI connection to an iOS device. MIDI is transmitted at full USB speed.
Important: Device port 1 will charge an iOS device when the optional power adapter is
connected. Unlike Device port 2, it does not accept USB bus power for the
iConnectMIDI2+ from a Mac or Windows computer.
6Device port 2
This port accepts a USB (B) plug for audio and MIDI connection to a Mac or Windows
computer, which can be used to power the interface over the USB bus (you can also
power the device with any USB power supply in this port, such as an iPhone/iPad/iPod
charger). It also accepts an iConnectivity 30-pin to USB-B cable for MIDI (but not audio)
connection to an iOS device. MIDI is transmitted at full USB speed.
Important: Unlike Port 1, Port 2 does not charge an iOS device, nor does it support audio
passThru™ to an iOS device. (It does support audio and MIDI for Macs and Windows
computers.)
7MIDI DIN 1 in and out ports
8MIDI DIN 2 in and out ports
These ports accept standard 5-pin DIN MIDI plugs to hook up standard MIDI hardware.
MIDI is transmitted at the standard MIDI rate (31.25 Kbps).
9Power supply jack
The power transformer (sold separately) is only necessary for keeping an iOS device
charged; the iConnectMIDI2+ can be powered over the USB bus from a computer
connected to Device port 2. Please use only the iConnectivity 6V/3A center positive
transformer, or you risk damaging the device.
This adapter operates over a range of 100-240V/50 or 60Hz, so it can be used
internationally with wall plug adapters.
Note: An alternative method of putting the iConnectMIDI2+ into boot loader mode to
receive firmware updates is to hold the Power button (#1 above), then apply power using
either the optional power adapter or by plugging in a USB-B cable from a Mac or
Windows computer into Device port 2. Release the Power button when the MIDI 1 and 2
LEDs are flashing.
10 Security lock port (right side)
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1. Connect a USB A-to-B standard cable from Device port 1 or 2 to your Mac computer.
If you’re using the iConnectMIDI2+ alone on the Mac, that’s it. It will show up as an
available audio and a MIDI interface in your software.
You can confirm this beforehand by opening the Audio MIDI Setup application found
inside your Applications -> Utilities folder; the set-up in this program is shared by all audio
and MIDI software running on the Mac. The iConnectMIDI2+ appears as a 4X4 MIDI
interface in the MIDI Studio window, and unless you change the default audio
configuration in the iConfig software, it appears as a 2-in/2-out audio interface in the
Audio Devices window.
2. (Optional) In Audio MIDI Setup, create and cable connected MIDI hardware devices to
the iConnectMIDI2+ MIDI DIN ports.
This will allow your sequencer to address the hardware by name (rather than just the port
name), and you can provide some basic information about the hardware here.
As explained in the section titled “Port Routing: understanding iConnectMIDI2+ MIDI,” by
default the first two 16-channel MIDI ports are routed to MIDI DIN ports 1 and 2.
3. If you’re using the iConnectMIDI2+’s Audio passThru™ feature in addition to other
standard audio interfaces:
Create an Aggregate Device with the iConnectMIDI2+ and your standard interface(s) in
Audio MIDI Setup:
Mac OS X set-up
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After that the Aggregate Device will behave as a single interface with extra inputs and
outputs. You can name it, as shown on the following screen shot:
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Whether the iConnectMIDI2+’s audio I/Os are numbered before, after, or in between other
interfaces connected to your Mac computer may be arbitrary.
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In the following two screen shots, the device we’ve created (called iCM2+ & 2882)
shows up in Apple Logic Pro X, then in Avid Pro Tools 10:
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1. Connect a USB A-to-B standard cable from Device port 1 or 2 to your Windows
computer. The iConnectMIDI2+ will appear in your MIDI software as an available MIDI
interface with four 16-channel ports.
In the following dialog in the Plogue Bidule host, for example, the MIDI interface is called
“USB Audio Device”:
2. For audio set-up, go to www.ASIO4all.com to download and install the free ASIO4all
driver. The iConnectMIDI2+ will show up as an available audio interface in your audio
software, and you select it as the one to use.
Windows set-up
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If you are using the iConnectMIDI2+ alongside other audio interfaces installed on the
Windows computer, as shown above, they are automatically “aggregated” into what
appears to the software as a single interface with combined number of outputs in each
one.
This is automatic when you select the ASIO4all driver. Whether the iConnectMIDI2+’s audio
I/Os are numbered before, after, or in between other interfaces connected to your
Windows computer may be arbitrary.
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1. For both audio passThru™ and MIDI, simply connect your iOS computer device to
iConnectMIDI2+ Device port 1 with the supplied 30-pin to iConnectivity USB (B) inline
connection cable. Device port 2 will pass MIDI only to an iOS device, and it will not charge
it.
The iConnectMIDI2+ should automatically take over the iOS device’s audio input and
output ports, and most iOS apps will use it for MIDI input and output as well. This is the
case with Apple GarageBand, for example. However, some apps - typically ones capable
of supporting multiple MIDI interfaces - require that you select the iConnectMIDI2+ as the
interface.
Note: because the iOS device uses the iConnectMIDI2+ for audio I/O when it’s connected,
some – not all - apps ignore the built-in mic or one plugged into the “headset” jack (the
1/8” TRRS connector). The workaround for that is to connect the mic to the computer on
the other end of the USB cable and route it to the iOS device using, for example, a record-
enabled track in your DAW software.
iOS set-up
Using multiple iConnectivity interfaces
You could connect literally dozens of iConnectMIDI2+ interfaces to the same Windows or
Mac computer’s USB ports, and your sequencer can access each one independently.
More realistically, four iConnectMIDI2+ interfaces fit side-by-side in a 1U rack space.
The iConnectivity iConfig program can access all the iConnectivity devices attached to the
computer device it’s running on, one interface at a time.
Of course, you can use the iConnectMIDI2+ in addition to other audio and MIDI interfaces
on any Mac or Windows computer.
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Port Routing: understanding
iConnectMIDI2+ MIDI
The iConnectMIDI2+ has four physical sets of I/O jacks (two bidirectional USB Device Jacks
plus two pairs of standard MIDI 5-pin DIN I/Os). Inside the unit each MIDI DIN pair has its
own 16-channel MIDI Port, and each USB Device Jack has its own set of four 16-channel
MIDI Ports.
Any Port associated with one jack may be routed to any or all of the Ports in another jack’s
set in the iConfig software. To be more precise, each possible Port routing is either enabled
or disabled in the grid in the iConfig software’s Port Routing screen discussed below.
Important: The factory default set-up is as follows.
MIDI DIN ports: routed to each other.
USB Device ports:
Port 1 – DIN 1
Port 2 – Din 2
Port 3 – the other USB device port (to allow routing between computer devices connected
to both ports)
Port 4 – free.
This routing can be changed in the iConfig software or recalled by a factory reset (see the
section on the iConnectMIDI2+ hardware).
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