Page 2 - PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL; SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any powersupply or adapter other than one described in the manual,on the name plate, or specifically recommended byYamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on,...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death fromelectrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other h...
Page 4 - Table of contents; SPECIAL NOTICES
4 Welcome to the UX256 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha UX256 USB-MIDI interface. The UX256 is a MIDIinterface that features fast data transfer via USB connection and simultaneous playbackof up to 256 channels. Connect the UX256 to a computer that has a USB terminal andenjoy the powerful features o...
Page 5 - • Stable Operation; USB
5 UX256 Features • 256-channel Simultaneous Playback You can use six MIDI IN/OUT ports and two TO TG ports (equivalent to serial portson a computer) simultaneously. In this way, you can build a powerful music produc-tion environment with 16 MIDI OUT ports (256 channels) and eight MIDI IN ports(128 c...
Page 6 - Notes on USB
6 Don’t turn the power to the UX256 on or off, or connect or disconnect a USB cableunder any of the following conditions. Otherwise, the computer may lock up orUX256 functions may be disabled: • The computer is checking the device or loading the driver. • The computer is starting or quitting the OS....
Page 7 - Package Contents; • OMS; About the included software
7 Package Contents The UX256 package contains the following items. Check the contents for missingitems. • USB-MIDI interface (UX256 main unit) • Power adaptor (PA-3B)(The power adaptor may not be included in the package in some areas.) • CD-ROM (Windows98/Macintosh hybrid CD) • USB cable (approx. 2m...
Page 8 - System Requirements; Specifications
8 System Requirements [Windows 98] OS: Windows 98 Windows 95 is not suppor ted. Computer: USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer CPU: Pentium 166MHz or higher Memory: 32MB or higher Hard Disk: 2MB or more of free space [Macintosh] OS: MacOS 8.5 or higher Computer: iMac, USB-supported Power Maci...
Page 9 - Parts and Functions; Front panel; POWER LED; USB terminal
9 Parts and Functions Front panel Rear panel A ON/STANDBY switch Press this switch to turn the power tothe UX256 on or off (standby). Even when the power is off (standby), a small current flowsthrough the unit. If you plan not touse the UX256 for a long periodof time, be sure to remove thepower adap...
Page 10 - Connection; (1) Connecting the included power adaptor; Connect the power adaptor to the appropriate AC outlet.
10 Connection This chapter explains how to connect MIDI devices, such as a tone generator and aMIDI Keyboard, to the UX256. (1) Connecting the included power adaptor 1. Set the ON/STANDBY switch on the UX256 to off (standby). 2. Connect the plug of the power adaptor (PA-3B) to the DC IN jack on ther...
Page 13 - Installing the Driver; Macintosh
13 Installing the Driver To operate the UX256, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly.USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth betweensequence software and the UX256 via a USB cable.If you are using a Macintosh computer, you also need to install the OM...
Page 14 - Click; Installing the driver on a Windows 98 system
14 Installing the Driver • Follow the steps below to install the driver. 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that the power to the UX256 is turned off (standby). Connectthe USB terminal of the computer or the USB hub to the USB terminal ofthe UX256 using the included USB cable. 3. Turn on the power ...
Page 15 - Check the radio button to the left of; “Search for the best driver for your; box and uncheck all other items. Click
15 Installing the Driver 5. Check the radio button to the left of “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location inwhich to install the driver. 6. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.After making sure that ...
Page 16 - Checking the installation; “System”; in the; Control Panel; to open the System Properties; “Device Manager”; tab and check to see if; “YAMAHA USB MIDI
16 Installing the Driver 8. When installation is complete, the following screen appears.Click [Finish] . Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen afterinstallation is complete. The driver has been installed. • Checking the installation Follow the steps below to make sure the dri...
Page 17 - “Multimedia”; Connecting multiple UX256s
17 Installing the Driver • Selecting the destination for the MIDI signal output This section explains how to set up the UX256 for use with Media Player (included inWindows 98) or an equivalent program. For information on setting up your sequencesoftware, refer to the owner’s manual for the software....
Page 18 - icon in the; “OMS”; icon to display the following installation screen.; Installing the driver on a Macintosh system
18 Installing the Driver First install OMS before you install the driver. Also, after installing the driver, you willneed to set up OMS (page 20). (1) Installing OMS 1. Start the computer. 2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system dis-plays the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 3. Do...
Page 19 - “Install Location”; “Installation was successful. You have installed software which
19 Installing the Driver 4. The “Install Location” box displays the destination of the installation. If you wish to change the destination disk or folder, use the [Switch Disk] button and the pop-up menu to specify the desired destination. This box usually displays the star t-up disk as the destinat...
Page 20 - “OMS Applications”
20 Installing the Driver (3) Setting up the OMS driver 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that the power to the UX256 is turned off (standby). Thenconnect the USB terminal of the computer or the USB hub to the USBterminal of the UX256. 3. Turn on the power to the UX256. Make sure the red POWER LED ...
Page 22 - Make sure that
22 Installing the Driver 9. Make sure that “USB-MIDI 1” and multiple Port numbers are listed in the “OMS MIDI Device Setup” dialog. Check all Ports 1-16 check boxes. 10. Click [OK] . 11. The system displays a dialog box that enables you to save the setup file.Enter the file name and click [Save] .
Page 23 - ” mark appears before the
23 Installing the Driver 12. After you save the file, the sys-tem displays the following win-dow. The setting is complete if“ ” mark appears before the file name. 13. You can also improve the setupview by changing the nameand icon for each port. Formore information, refer to theincluded “OMS_2.3_Mac...
Page 25 - “Control Panel”; “My Computer”; “Control Panels”; Apple menu
25 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Starting the MIDI Patch screen The start-up method and the MIDI Patch screen differs slightly between the Windows98 and Macintosh system. However, the basic operation of the screen is the same. Thefollowing section explains how to operate the MIDI...
Page 26 - • Note Off Message
26 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the device number If you are using multiple UX256s, you can change the device number. Click “Device Name.” The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device for which you wish to change the setting. If you are using a Macintosh co...
Page 29 - Routing MIDI signals directly from MIDI IN 2 to MIDI OUT 3
29 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI IN → MIDI OUT) You can route MIDI signals received at the input port(s) of the UX256 directly to theoutput port(s) of the UX256 (this is called THRU output). This routing is useful whenyou wish to route MIDI signa...
Page 30 - The driver cannot be installed.; The UX256 does not operate correctly, or no sound is heard.
30 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ■ The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable connected correctly? → Check the USB cable connection. (pages 11 and 12) → Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again. • [Windows 98] Is the USB function enabled on your computer? → When you connect the UX256 to the c...
