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M-Audio Oxygen 49 USB Midi Controller Questions & Answers
LED Light not coming on
Did you get it used or brand new?
M-Audio is notorious for hardware related problems, mainly the USB ports. After awhile the ports wear and fail to hold the tight connection needed to keep the board fully functional. But I've seen the same problem with new boards too because of bad soldering.
If it's new then don't bother wasting time trying to figure it out. Just exchange it and save yourself the headaches. You may even want to look another board. If your partial to M-Audio then the Axiom is much better than the Oxygen. Either way, take advantage of the ability to exchange while you can, cause once that's over M-Audio will give you the finger.
My oxygen 49 3rd generation
If the keyboard is lighting up, there is a 90% chance the problem is in the software in your MAC.
Hint: Software "breaks" easier than the hardware !!!
Re-install your software as a first step.
How do i fix the
The usual problem of these not being recognized is improper installaation or missing the driver software in the computer. The jacks sometimes appear loose but that can be normal. If you wiggle the jack and there is marginal connections, usually the computer will respond with the USB found and the disconnect tones. If the USB cable has been yanked, then solder could have been broken at the connector. Opening these units one has to be very careful to not damage the cables between the halves of the shell... also keeping track of the screws and type is a must.
I have a 3rd generation
See if the buttons that scroll the numbers MIGHT be stuck down. Try wiggling them sideways and see if it stops. Beyond this you will need to open the unit and inspect for possible cable problem or debris that might be shorting the signals from the panel buttons.
Try to get the keyboard to play through out my
Since this has no audio output it will depend upon your computer to generate the sound using the audio system in the computer. You will need the driver software for the M-Audio to talk to the sound hardware in your computer and configure that to accept the MIDI inout from the M-Audio.
You will need to OPEN the volume and mixer controls for your sound board, unmute it, and enable the SYNTH channel and select "general MIDI".
As a test, download VanBascoe's Karaoke thing and play MIDI files to make sure your synth software is working. Then assign the MIDI source to teh USB input from the M-Audio.
I cant get my knobs or sliders on my oxygen 49
Here is a link that might help:http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.directlink If your DAW isn't supported it might have a learn function that might help. Make sure you download the latest update.
M-Audio controller. How do I fix a loose sub port?
I just had the same issue. The temporary fix I used worked for 2 years. I just stuck a small paper clip or safety pin in the corner of the port, and then plug the cable in. If those are too big just use something you can use to make the plug fit tight.
It finally stopped worked a couple of weeks ago, so I just bought a new USB port at an electronic store for $1.50 and soldered it on. I had to buy flux which was $3.00.
$5 and an hour of time after squeezing 2 extra years with paper clips. Priceless.
Just make sure you have a cold beer to solder with. Sticking drinks in a freezer wrapped in a wetpaper towel for 15 minutes is like a reverse microwave for beer.
Keep losing midi connection to laptop.
If your just using as a controller don't set the output. You only need to set the input.
Make sure the channel your using is armed as well. The button below mute & solo will be red if it is.
I'm using an oxygen 49
There are several reasons why this could be happening, assuming it's Windows, not MAC.
-Check to make sure the OUT port isn't set. You only need IN for basic controller use.
- Make sure the channel your using is armed (button below Solo & Mute should be red) [this is the most likely problem]
Another problem is the USB power settings in Windows. The default is set to allow the Computer to monitor and turn off USB ports automatically to save power. But it doesn't turn them back on automatically. You'll want change these settings regardless to help reduce latency issues.
-Go to Device Manager> USB Controllers> double click & change power settings to OFF for all Root Hubs.
Here is a guide to help optimize Windows to lessen Latency, Dropouts and Clicks /Pops. It's for Studio One, but the settings are the same for Windows.
You might want to give Studio One a try. I've used everything and by far Studio One is the easiest with the least issues. The free version is better than most DAWS paid versions. It can definitely help eliminate a lot of the everyday headaches that come with using Abelton, Cubase, Protools and even FruityLoops (which is pretty gay anyway).
M-Audio is also notorious for USB hardware related issues. A lot of times I find it turns out to be a bad connection between the plug and keyboard port, which tends to wear after awhile. It can go unnoticed because it still fits tight enough to get power, but not enough to keep the board fully functional.
Hope this helps.
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