M-Audio Ozone User manual

User’s Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
M-Audio Ozone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
M-Audio Ozone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Guide to Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
M-Audio Ozone Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
M-Audio Ozone Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Driver Installation for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Windows XP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windows 2000: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Windows ME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Windows 98SE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
M-Audio Ozone and the Windows Sound System . . . . . . . . . .23
Macintosh Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OMS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
M-Audio Ozone Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
OMS Configuration (Mac OS9 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
M-Audio Ozone and the Mac OS 9 Sound Manager . . . . . . . .27
M-Audio Ozone and Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
The M-Audio Ozone Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Application Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
M-Audio Ozone Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
M-Audio Ozone Audio Setup and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using the Mic and Instrument Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Setting Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using the Aux Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Using Direct Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
M-Audio Ozone MIDI Setup and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
MIDI Functions In Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Utilizing the Programming Assignment Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Technical Support & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
M-Audio Ozone Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
M-Audio Ozone Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Appendix A - MIDI Controller Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Appendix B - M-Audio Ozone Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
M-Audio Ozone
version: MA-Ozone_052803

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio Ozone. The M-Audio
Ozone is an innovative product—a powerful combination of MIDI
controller and audio interface with microphone and instrument preamps
that will turn your computer into a virtual music production studio.
You may use your M-Audio Ozone in conjunction with a USB-equipped PC
or Macintosh computer and appropriate music software to enter a full
range of MIDI note and controller information, as well as record and play
back your voice, guitar, or external sound modules. You will be able to
discover the wonderful world of computer MIDI music with a set of
complete musical instruments from your soft synths, sound card, or sound
modules, while using the M-Audio Ozone’s built-in audio outputs to
monitor playback of loops, soft synth tracks, and recorded audio. The
M-Audio Ozone gives you full control over audio and MIDI parameters,
while utilizing proven M-Audio USB interface technology.
This manual will help you become familiar with the powerful features of
the M-Audio Ozone. After reading the manual carefully, you will have a
clear understanding of how to transmit different MIDI messages to other
instruments and equipment. For ease of use of MIDI implementation, we
strongly recommend that you have the manual at hand when using the
keyboard, especially if you are new to the world of MIDI.
M-Audio Ozone Features
•MIDI keyboard controller with built-in MIDI and audio interface
•25 keys (+/-5 octave transposition)
•8assignable MIDI controller knobs
• Built-in 2x2 24-bit audio interface, with up to 96kHz record or playback
• Mic input (XLR) with built-in preamp and phantom power
• Instrument in (balanced 1/4” TRS)
• Stereo Aux Input for monitoring or recording external gear
• Stereo output on 1/4” TS jacks
• Stereo headphone out
• Zero-latency direct monitoring
• 4 lbs, fits in Studio Pack, Oxygen Tank or 19” rack
M-Audio Ozone Overview
The M-Audio Ozone is a fully functional MIDI controller and audio
interface. Its 25 keys can be set to play any octave or transposed pitch, while
the M-Audio Ozone’s pitch wheel, mod wheel and data slider (with the
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addition of eight programmable rotary knobs) allow it to send virtually any
type of MIDI controller information. Additionally, the M-Audio Ozone can
operate as a “standalone” MIDI controller, independent of the computer.
The rear panel MIDI port marked “Keyboard” is used for this purpose.
Within the M-Audio Ozone is a USB MIDI interface. Simply install the
included drivers, plug the M-Audio Ozone into your computer’s USB port,
and enable the MIDI interface within your music software. An additional
MIDI output port, labeled “USB,” allows you to connect a MIDI sound
module or drum machine so you can send MIDI messages directly from
you computer to your sound modules.
In addition to its MIDI controller features, the M-Audio Ozone is a powerful
audio interface.The Mic and Instrument inputs allow you to record vocals,
guitars or anything else into your audio program or soft-sampler. A stereo
Aux Input allows you to monitor or record stereo sources, while a pair of
line outputs and a headphone out are perfect for monitoring playback of
loops, soft synths, and all of your audio and MIDI tracks.
On a PC:You must be running Windows 98 SE or higher to properly use
the M-Audio Ozone. Also, your motherboard must support USB or you
will need to install a PCI to USB host adapter to provide the USB ports.
It is possible for a motherboard to support USB and yet not have the
physical port connectors installed. A simple USB back panel extender can
be purchased at a computer supply store and can be installed easily to
provide USB port connectors.
On a Mac:Your Mac must support USB with built-in native ports present.
A Mac OS that supports USB will also be required. We recommend OS
9.2.2 or higher.We cannot guarantee optimum performance of the device
when using non-Apple USB ports.
IMPORTANT: For MacOS 9, an OMS MIDI driver is provided. You MUST
have a sequencer program that supports OMS, and have OMS (also
included) properly installed in order to use the M-Audio Ozone.
What’s in the Box
Included in the M-Audio Ozone package, you should find:
•M-Audio Ozone USB Audio/MIDI Mobile Workstation
•One (1) standard USB cable
•PC and Mac driver disk
•Owner’s manual and warranty card
•Power Adaptor
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Guide to Getting Started
Here is an outline of the steps needed to begin using your M-Audio Ozone
on either a Mac or a PC:
1. Install the Driver (see “Software Installation”).
2. Attach the M-Audio Ozone to your computer (see “Hardware Installation”).
3. Connect your sound module to the M-Audio Ozone (see “M-Audio
Ozone MIDI Setup”).
4. Connect the audio inputs and outputs to your mixer or monitor
system (see “M-Audio Ozone Audio Setup”).
5. Configure the M-Audio Ozone in your application software (see “Using
the M-Audio Ozone in your Application Software”).
M-Audio Ozone Panel Features
Top Panel
1. Pitch Bend Wheel: The Pitch Bend Wheel sends out MIDI messages
used for raising or lowering the pitch of a voice during performance,
starting from and always returning to a center “detent” point.The range
of pitch values depends on the sound generator (sound card/module or
soft synth) being used. Please refer to the manual of your particular
device for information on how to change the pitch bend range.To bend
the pitch up, move the wheel away from you.To bend the pitch down,
move the wheel towards you.
2. Modulation Wheel: It is very common to use the Modulation Wheel to
change the intensity of effects, such as Vibrato (pitch change),Tremolo
(change in volume), and Modulation (change in tone). The Modulation
Wheel produces a vibrato effect shortly after the sound is generated,
and is most effective for solo instruments such as saxophone, strings,
and oboe. Similar to the pitch wheel, the actual effect and range of that
effect will be set from within your MIDI sound module.
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3. Data Entry Slider:This slide controller allows you to adjust the value of
parameters such as Volume, Velocity, Aftertouch, and virtually any
assignable MIDI control parameter directly from your keyboard. Making
settings with the data slider is covered in the “Utilizing the
Programming Keys” section of this manual.
4. MIDI/SELECT Button: Use this button to select different MIDI
commands using certain keys from your keyboard.Activation of this key
is indicated by a lit LED on the MIDI/Select Button. When
MIDI/SELECT is activated, the keyboard becomes a set of function keys
for setting MIDI parameter commands.
5. Octave Up & Down / Preset buttons: Pressing these buttons during
normal use will allow you to select the octave orientation of the
M-Audio Ozone’s keyboard. Following a pressing of the MIDI/SELECT
button, they alternately allow you to select the preset-bank setting
(P1-P5) of the M-Audio Ozone’s keyboard. Pressing the MIDI/SELECT
button again, after a preset-bank selection, will return these buttons to
their normal octave-select function.
6. Rotary Controller Knobs:These eight programmable rotary knobs can
be used to send any MIDI controller data on any MIDI channel.This is
perfect for use with hardware and software synthesizers, for
automating software mixers, or for controlling any devices that will
respond to MIDI commands. In the “Programming Assignment Keys”
section, the “Set CNTRL Key” instructions will show you how to
program this special feature.
7. Mic/Inst. Gain:These knobs control the preamp gain of the Mic In (Ch
1) and Instrument In (Ch 2).This level is sent to the USB output for
computer recording, and also to the M-Audio Ozone Output 1 & 2
when the Direct Monitor level controls are used.
8. Signal and Clip Indicators:These indicators show the output level of the signal
coming from the Mic and Instrument Ins. For more information on setting
these controls, see the section of this manual titled,“Setting Input Gain.”
9. Direct Monitor Level Knobs:These knobs set the monitor level of the Mic
In (Ch 1) and Instrument In (Ch 2) preamp signals before they are sent to
the computer.These listening levels can then be heard at Outputs 1 & 2,
and also at the Headphone Out.When the Aux Input “Record/Monitor”
switch is set to Record, these Direct Monitor Level controls then control
the monitor level for the Aux Input signal. For more information, see the
section of this manual titled,“Using Direct Monitor.”
10. Headphone Level:This control sets the level of the audio going to the
headphone output.
11. Phantom Power Indicator:This light indicates that 48V phantom power
is being sent to the Mic In (Ch 1). Phantom Power is turned on and off
by the Phantom Power switch on the M-Audio Ozone’s rear panel.
12. Key Programming Assignments: After pressing the MIDI/SELECT
Button, the keys on the M-Audio Ozone become function keys that
allow you to assign particular MIDI parameters as well as Program
Change and MIDI Channel selections using the numbered key group.
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Rear Panel
1. Power Switch: The Power Switch turns on the M-Audio Ozone. You
probably figured that one out for yourself.
2. Power Jack: This jack is used to connect the keyboard to the supplied
9VAC 1000mA “wall-wart” type power supply.
3. USB Port: This USB connector jack is used to connect the M-Audio
Ozone to the computer’s USB port using a standard USB cable (included).
4. MIDI Out Jack, USB: This standard MIDI jack receives its source from the
computer when software’s set to M-Audio Ozone MIDI Out - & is used to
send MIDI messages to other MIDI instruments (such as a sound module).
5. MIDI Out Jack, Keyboard:This standard MIDI jack is a direct MIDI out
from the keyboard in “standalone” mode (independent of the
computer), and is used to send MIDI messages to another MIDI
instrument (such as sound module).
6. Sustain Jack:This jack allows you to connect an optional footswitch to
the keyboard. When the footswitch is depressed, MIDI controller
“pedal sustain” information is sent from the M-Audio Ozone, while
notes played on the keyboard will continuously sound as long as the
footswitch is held.
7. Headphone Out: This jack is a 1/4” TRS stereo headphone output
which plays the same signal as the main outputs. Headphone Out level
is controlled by the Headphone Level control.
8. Outputs 1 and 2: These are the main stereo audio outputs of the
M-Audio Ozone. This signal includes the stereo output from the
computer (via the USB cable), the Aux Input (when in Monitor mode),
and the Direct Monitor signals all mixed together.
9. Aux Input Monitor/Record switch:When this switch is set to Monitor,
the Aux Inputs are sent directly to the M-Audio Ozone’s Outputs 1 and
2, while Mic In (Channel 1) and Instrument In (Channel 2) are being
sent to the computer and also to the Direct Monitor circuitry.When
this switch is set to “Record,” the Mic In (Channel 1) and Instrument In
(Channel 2) are switched off (defeated), and the Aux Inputs are passed
to your computer and to the Direct Monitor circuitry.
10. Aux Input:This is a stereo 1/4” TRS jack for the two (L/R) Aux Inputs.
The Monitor/Record mode switch will determine its signal path.
11. Instrument In (Channel 2): This is a 1/4” TRS Balanced input for
instrument or line level signals. The Instrument In’s preamp gain is
controlled by the top panel “Inst Gain” control. This Channel is
defeated if the Aux Input is plugged in, and the Monitor/Record button
is pressed to the “Record” position.
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12. Mic In (Channel 1): This is an XLR Balanced preamp input for
microphones. Mic In preamp gain is controlled by the top panel “Mic
Gain” control.This input also gets defeated if the Aux Input is plugged
in, and the Monitor/Record button is pressed to the “Record” position.
13. Direct Monitor Stereo/Mono Switch:When this switch is set to Stereo,
Channel 1 goes to the left output (Output 1) and Channel 2 goes to
the right output (Output 2)—as in a stereo signal panned hard left and
hard right. When this switch is set to Mono, both input channels are
passed to both output channels in Mono, or panned to the center.This
switch will not affect the signal that is being recorded, but only the
signal you are monitoring.
14. Phantom Power Switch:When this switch is pressed to the “in” position,
the front panel Phantom Power indicator will light and 48V will be sent
to the Mic In (Channel 1) to power a condenser microphone.
M-Audio Ozone Driver Installation
Your computer communicates with devices contained within the M-Audio
Ozone, the audio and MIDI interfaces for example, via software files known
as “drivers.” This driver software is a special, dedicated program that makes
the audio or MIDI interface accessible to an application program. On the
included driver disk, M-Audio supplies the audio and MIDI drivers that
enable you to use M-Audio Ozone with Windows, Mac OS9 or Mac OSX.
These M-Audio Ozone drivers are supplied on the dual format CD included.
Driver Installation for Windows
The drivers for the M-Audio Ozone USB interface require Windows 98SE
or higher. Please make sure that Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP is
installed on your system, and that your USB port is enabled. Check your
computer manual for more information.
To verify your Windows installation after you have carefully followed these
instructions, you may check your system’s “Device Manager,” located in the
Control Panel under “System” (in Windows 2000 or XP, also click the
“Hardware” tab after clicking “Device Manager”). If you look in the Device
Manager, you will find components for the M-Audio Ozone driver in two
sections; once under the “Universal Serial Bus” controller group, and also
under the “Sound, video, & game controllers” group, where drivers are
displayed as follows:
Windows 2000 and XP show two M-Audio Ozone drivers under Sound,
video, game controllers—“Ozone” and “Ozone MIDI.”
Windows Me and Windows 98SE show three M-Audio Ozone drivers
under Sound, video and game controllers—“Ozone,” “Ozone MIDI” and
“Ozone MIDI (VxD).”
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Windows XP:
1. The M-Audio Driver CD should be inserted into the computer's CD-ROM
drive. In this example the CD-ROM drive is letter "D." (The letter of your
CD-ROM drive may be different, and you should change it accordingly.)
2. Now navigate to your CD-ROM drive. Browse the the Ozone Folder
and double-click the EXE driver.
3. The first window reminds you to verify that the M-Audio Ozone is
disconnected from the USB bus before continuing, and that you have
closed all other Windows applications.Then click “Next” to continue.
4. A “Digital Signature Not Found”Window will appear.As this is a relatively
new product, it has does not have an official Windows Digital Signature
yet. Rest assured, our USB drivers are of the highest quality and will not
cause problems in your system. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue.
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5. Another “Digital Signature Not Found” Window will appear. Click
“Continue Anyway” to continue.
6. Another “Digital Signature Not Found” Window will appear. Click
“Continue Anyway” to continue.
7. An M-Audio Setup Window will appear next. Make sure both the
“Enable Digital CD” and “Enable DMA Transfer Mode” boxes are
checked, then click “Next.”
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8. An M-Audio Setup Window will appear to confirm a successful setup.
Click “Next” to complete installation of the M-Audio Ozone.
9. Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Make sure that “Yes,
restart my computer now,” is checked and then click “Finish” to restart.
10. When you are completely restarted, please connect the USB cable from
your M-Audio Ozone to your computer. Now power up the device by
pressing the power button on the back of the M-Audio Ozone.
11. The “Found New HardwareWizard” will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
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12. Another Windows Logo Testing window will appear. Click “Continue
Anyway” to continue.
13. The next window informs you that the wizard has finished installing the
software. Press “Finish” to continue.
14. Another Windows Logo Testing window will appear. Click “Continue
Anyway” to continue.
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15. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will again appear. Click “Next”
to continue.
16. Another Windows Logo Testing window will appear. Click “Continue
Anyway” to continue.
17. The next window informs you that the Wizard has finished installing the
software. Press “Finish” to continue.Your installation is now complete.
Windows 2000:
Please make sure the Service Pack 3 is installed.To get this update please
visit the Microsoft download section at www.microsoft.com.
Note: Windows 2000 comes installed with DirectX version 7.You must
have DirectX version 8.1 in order to install the M-Audio Ozone. The
M-Audio Ozone installer will automatically check for the correct
version of DirectX and install the latest Direct X update. This update
will be skipped if you already have DirectX version 8.1 (or higher) in
your system.
1. During this installation, the M-Audio Ozone must be powered off. Begin
the installation process by inserting the Drivers CD ROM in your
computer. Open the Ozone folder. Double-click on the Ozone.EXE
icon on your driver CD. The installer will install DirectX version 8.1
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on your computer. Proceed with the DirectX installation by
clicking, "Next.”
2. Verify that you wish to continue installing DirectX 8.1 by clicking "Yes.”
3. Verify that you have read the license agreement and agree to the terms.
Click, "Yes," to continue.
4. Windows will need to restart your machine to complete the Direct X 8.1
installation. Click, "OK," to restart your system.
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5. This is the first setup window for installing the M-Audio Ozone drivers
after the installer has confirmed that you have DirectX version 8.1 (or
higher) installed on your system. Make sure your M-Audio Ozone is
powered off and that no other Windows programs are running, then
click,“Next,” to continue.
6. A “Digital Signature Not Found Window” will appear. As this is a
relatively new product, it does not have an official Windows Digital
Signature yet. Rest assured, our USB drivers are of the highest quality
and will not cause problems in your system. Click,“Yes.”
7. An M-Audio Setup Window will appear next. Make sure both Enable
Digital CD and Enable DMA Transfer Mode boxes are checked, then
click “Next.”
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8. An M-Audio SetupWindow will come up, confirming a successful setup.
Click,“Next,” to successfully install the M-Audio Ozone.
9. Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Make sure that “Yes,
restart my computer now,” is checked and then click,“Finish,” to restart
10. When you are completely restarted and at your desktop, power up the
M-Audio Ozone. A “Digital Signature Not Found” Window will appear
next.Again, just click “Yes.”
11. Another Digital Signature Not Found Box will appear. Click,“Yes,” again.
12. The driver is now installed in your computer.When you are completely
restarted and at your desktop, power up the M-Audio Ozone.
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Windows ME:
Note: Windows ME comes installed with DirectX version 7.You must have
DirectX version 8.1 in order to install the M-Audio Ozone. The M-Audio
Ozone installer will automatically check for the correct version of DirectX
and install the latest Direct X update. This update will be skipped if you
already have DirectX version 8.1 (or higher) in your system.
1. During this installation, the M-Audio Ozone must be powered off. Begin
the installation process by inserting the Drivers CD ROM in your
computer. Open the Ozone folder. Double-click on the Ozone.EXE
icon on your driver CD. The installer will install DirectX version 8.1
on your computer. Proceed with the DirectX installation by
clicking, "Next.”
2. Verify that you wish to continue installing DirectX 8.1 by clicking "Yes.”
3. Verify that you have read the license agreement and agree to the terms.
Click "Yes" to continue.
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4. Windows will need to restart your machine to complete the Direct X
8.1 installation. Click, "OK," to restart your system.
5. This is the first setup window for installing the M-Audio Ozone drivers
after the installer has confirmed that you have DirectX version 8.1 (or
higher) installed on your system. Make sure your M-Audio Ozone is
powered off and that no other Windows programs are running, then
click,“Next,” to continue.
6. An M-Audio Setup Window will appear next. Make sure both Enable
Digital CD and Enable DMA Transfer Mode boxes are checked, then
click “Next.”
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7. An M-Audio Setup Window will come up confirming a successful setup.
Click,“Next,” to successfully install the M-Audio Ozone.
8. Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Make sure that
“Yes, restart my computer now,” is checked and then click,“Finish,” to
restart.When you are completely restarted and at your desktop, power
up the M-Audio Ozone.
Windows 98SE:
1. The M-Audio Driver CD should be inserted into the computer's CD-ROM
drive. In this example the CD-ROM drive is letter "D." (The letter of your
CD-ROM drive may be different, and you should change it accordingly.)
2. Now navigate to your CD-ROM drive. Browse the the M-Audio Ozone
Folder and run the EXE driver.
3. The first window explains that your operating system needs to have
Microsoft DirectX version 8.1 or better before continuing with
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installation (if you have not previously installed this update). Click
“Next” to install DirectX 8.1.
4. Click next to verify that you would like to install Microsoft DirectX 8.1.
5. The next window shows the Microsoft DirectX 8.1 license agreement.
Click “Yes” to continue.
6. Click “OK” at the next window, to restart your computer.
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7. After restart, the next window reminds you to verify that the M-Audio
Ozone is disconnected from the USB bus before continuing, and that you
have closed all other Windows applications. Do so now, then click “Next”
to continue.
8. An M-Audio Setup Window will appear next. Make sure both “Enable
Digital CD” and “Enable DMA Transfer Mode” boxes are checked, then
click “Next.”
9. The next window will prompt you to connect the USB cable from your
M-Audio Ozone to your computer. Do not turn on the device
yet! Click “Next” to continue.
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