M-Audio Ozone [2/48] Introduction

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)

•8 assignable 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