M-AUDIO Merge 2x2 - Manual (Page 2)

Merge 2x2 ™
2 I N / 2 O U T M I D I M E R G E R
The Merge 2 x 2 MIDI Merger allows any two incoming
MIDI signals to be merged and sent to either one or
two MIDI devices. Merge 2 x 2 can also be used as a 1
In / 2 Out MIDI thru box.
Merge 2 x 2 can be used whenever you have two MIDI
signals that need to go to the same destination. Also,
if you find that your MIDI system has had a “nervous
breakdown,” the 2 x 2 has a built-in “panic button” fea-
ture.
Merge 2 x 2 draws power directly from the MIDI Out of
any instrument or sequencer connected to either of its
MIDI Ins -- so it needs no external power supply. The
instrument that is connected to the Merge 2 x 2's MIDI
In must be turned On in order for the 2 x 2 to receive
power. When this is done, the red power LED will light.
IMPORTANT: Merge 2x2 takes 2 or 3 seconds to
power-up after active MIDI is connected to either of its
MIDI Ins. During this brief power-up time the Merge
2x2 will not merge.
To use Merge 2 x 2, connect the MIDI Outs of the
instruments or sequencers you wish to merge to the 2
x 2’s MIDI Ins. Next, connect the Merge 2 x 2's MIDI
Outs to the MIDI Ins of your desired MIDI devices. Both
Merge 2 x 2's MIDI Outs are identical so it doesn't mat-
ter which 2 x 2 MIDI Out is connected to which instru-