UM-550 880 E3

Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the UM-550/880.

This document explains how to setup the UM-550/880 system. To
avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please carefully
follow the setup instructions described in this document.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2),
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual pp. 3--5), and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 6,7). These sections
provide important information concerning the proper operation of the
unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s
Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved
and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
2. Keep these instructions. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
3. Heed all warnings. point where they exit from the apparatus.
4. Follow all instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in or table except as specified by the
accordance with the manufacturers instructions. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, When a cart is used, use caution when
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including moving the cart/apparatus combination to
amplifiers) that produce heat. avoid injury from tip-over.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with unused for long periods of time.
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
replacement of the obsolete outlet. the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
For the U.K.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the
improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
damage should the unit be used
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
* Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled.
other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001 005
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the • This unit should be used only with a rack or
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. stand that is recommended by Roland.
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002a • When using the unit with a rack or stand
• Do not open or perform any internal modifi- recommended by Roland, the rack or stand
cations on the unit. must be carefully placed so it is level and
................................................................................................ sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or
stand, you still need to make sure that any
002c
location you choose for placing the unit
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit
provides a level surface that will properly
or its AC adaptor.
support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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003 ................................................................................................
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace
008a
parts within it (except when this manual • The unit should be connected to a power
provides specific instructions directing you supply only of the type described in the
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, operating instructions, or as marked on the
the nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center, unit.
or an authorized EDIROL/Roland ................................................................................................
distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.
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004 • Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied
• Never use or store the unit in places that are: with the unit. Also, make sure the line
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., voltage at the installation matches the input
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.
a heating duct, on top of heat-generating Other AC adaptors may use a different
equipment); or are polarity, or be designed for a different
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet voltage, so their use could result in damage,
floors); or are malfunction, or electric shock.
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• Humid; or are 009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power
• Exposed to rain; or are
cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so
• Dusty; or are can damage the cord, producing severed
• Subject to high levels of vibration. elements and short circuits. Damaged cords
are fire and shock hazards!
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable 101a
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind • The unit should be located so that its location
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
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012c 101b
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the • The unit and the AC adaptor should be
AC adaptor from the outlet, and request located so their location or position does not
servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland interfere with their proper ventilation.
Service Center, or an authorized Roland ................................................................................................
distributor, as listed on the "Information"
102b
page when:
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord supply cord when plugging into, or
has been damaged; or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been ................................................................................................
spilled onto the unit; or
102d
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or • Always grasp only the output plug or the
otherwise has become wet); or body of the AC adaptor when plugging into,
• The unit does not appear to operate or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.
normally or exhibits a marked change in ................................................................................................
performance. 103b
................................................................................................ • Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
013 extended period of time, disconnect the AC
• In households with small children, an adult
adaptor.
should provide supervision until the child is
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capable of following all the rules essential for 104
the safe operation of the unit. • Try to prevent cords and cables from
................................................................................................ becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
014 cables should be placed so they are out of the
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
reach of children.
(Do not drop it!) ................................................................................................
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015 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to objects on the unit.
share an outlet with an unreasonable number ................................................................................................
of other devices. Be especially careful when
using extension cords—the total power used 107b
by all devices you have connected to the • Never handle the power cord or its plugs
extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the with wet hands when plugging into, or
power rating (watts/amperes) for the unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the ................................................................................................
insulation on the cord to heat up and 107d
eventually melt through. • Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its
................................................................................................ output plugs, with wet hands when plugging
016 into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this
• Before using the unit in a foreign country,
unit.
consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland
................................................................................................
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the "Information" 108a
page. • Before moving the unit, disconnect the power
................................................................................................ plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords
023 from external devices.
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conven- ................................................................................................
tional audio CD player. The resulting sound
may be of a level that could cause permanent 108b
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other
adaptor and all cords coming from external
system components may result.
devices.
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109a 110b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power • Whenever you suspect the possibility of
and unplug the power cord from the outlet. lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
................................................................................................ adaptor from the outlet.
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109b
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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power • Whenever you've removed any screws—
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet. whether it be when connecting something to
................................................................................................ the ground terminal, or when installing a
110a rack-mount adaptor or desk-stand mount—be sure
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of to place the screws out of reach of small children, so
lightning in your area, pull the plug on the they won't be swallowed accidentally.
power cord out of the outlet. ................................................................................................
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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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* Screen shots in this documents are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
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* Windows® XP is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.”
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* Windows® 2000 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.”
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* Windows® Me is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system.”
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* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.”
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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
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* FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT
Additional Precautions
551
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
SAFELY” on pp.2 -- 5, please read and observe the irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
following: improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself
Power Supply against the risk of loosing important data, we
recommend that you periodically save a backup
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s
any device that will generate line noise (such as an memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).
552
electric motor or variable lighting system). • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored in another MIDI
302 device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning
long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is such loss of data.
not a cause for concern. 553
307 • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
the power to all units. This will help prevent using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other lead to malfunctions.
devices. 556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp
Placement the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This
352a way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the
• This device may interfere with radio and television cable’s internal elements.
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.
557
352b • A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
during normal operation.
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the
558a
vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer
Should you experience such problems, you should to use headphones, so you do not need to be
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater concerned about those around you (especially when
distance from this unit, or switch them off. it is late at night).
355 559a
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in • When you need to transport the unit, package it in
a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other the box (including padding) that it came in, if
moisture. possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent
packaging materials.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
Handling CD-ROMs
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cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impreg- (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-
nated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. After- ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your
wards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a discs clean using a commercially available CD
soft, dry cloth. cleaner.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................... 3
IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................ 6
Features of the UM-550/880 .................................................... 8
Contents of the Package ......................................................... 9
Names of Things and What They Do.................................... 11
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)...................... 14
Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh).................... 29
The functions of the UM-550/880.......................................... 36
Displaying the MIDI inputs/outputs (MIDI INDI) ...................................................... 36
Specifying the MIDI input/output destinations (PATCH) ......................................... 37
Merging multiple MIDI inputs for output (MERGE) ................................................... 39
Saving a patch (P.SAVE) ................................................................................................... 40
Recalling a patch (P.LOAD) ............................................................................................. 41
Utility mode ........................................................................................................................ 42
Setup mode (P.SAVE+UTILITY) ..................................................................................... 45
Panic (P.LOAD + P.SAVE)................................................................................................ 54
Troubleshooting..................................................................... 55
Appendices............................................................................. 61
Using multiple UM-550/880 units .................................................................................. 61
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................... 63
Attaching the rack-mount adaptor.................................................................................. 66
Attaching the desk-stand mount ..................................................................................... 66
MIDI Implementation.............................................................. 67
Specifications......................................................................... 74
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Features of the UM-550/880
The UM-550/880 is a USB MIDI interface, which uses USB for connecting to your computer.
5-in/5-out or 8-in/8-out USB MIDI interface

The UM-550 has five sets of MIDI input/output ports, letting you control up to 80 channels
simultaneously. Since up to four units can be used together, you can expand your system to 320
channels.
The UM-880 has eight sets of MIDI input/output ports, letting you control up to 128 channels
simultaneously. Since up to four units can be used together, you can expand your system to 512
channels.
Connection to your computer is extremely easy—just one USB cable. Support for “hot plugging”
means that you are free to connect or disconnect the unit even while your computer is powered-on.
Hardware-based MIDI Patcher functionality

The UM-550/880 features hardware MIDI patcher functionality, which uses HDMR technology to
guarantee low latency. MIDI can be routed directly, simply by pressing the panel buttons; and
there are none of the complicated settings that are all too common on software patchers. When a
computer is not connected, the UM-550/880 can also be used as a stand-alone MIDI patcher.
HDMR (Hardware Direct MIDI Routing)

Connects port to port in hardware, guaranteeing low latency.
High-speed transmission of MIDI data

FPT technology allows optimal transmission of MIDI data via USB, for high-speed and stable
transmission of data. Performance will always be optimal, regardless of the applications you use.
FPT (Fast Processing Technology for MIDI transmission)

Makes effective use of the USB bandwidth according to the amount of transmitted MIDI data,
performing optimal MIDI data processing at all times.
Store up to five/eight different patches

The input/output routing connections you specify can be stored in one of five (UM-550), or eight
(UM-880) memories.
Easy connection to your computer via USB cable

You can connect the UM-550/880 to your computer even while your computer is powered-on. On
the UM-880, you can also switch to the front panel USB connector.
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Contents of the Package
The box in which the UM-550/880 was shipped should contain the following items. After opening
the box, first check to make sure that all the items are included. If any items are missing, please
contact the store where you purchased the UM-550/880.
●USB MIDI Interface
fig.um550
fig.550front_30
fig.um880
fig.880front_50
●CD-ROM
Be sure to read the README file found on the CD-ROM.
The README file contains additional information regarding changes or updates that may have
occurred after this manual was printed.
* DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level
that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.
●AC cable
This is included only with the UM-880.
This is the only AC cable you should use with the UM-880. Do not use any AC cable other than the
supplied one, since doing so may cause malfunction.
●AC adaptor
This is included only with the UM-550.
This is the only AC adaptor you should use with the UM-550. Do not use any AC adaptor other
than the supplied one, since doing so may cause malfunction.
●Rack-mount adaptor
Use this when you want to install the UM-550 in an audio rack. Two rack ears are included.
(->Attaching the rack-mount adaptor (p. 66))
●Desk-stand mount
Use this when you want to place the UM-550 vertically.
(->Attaching the desk-stand mount (p. 66))
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Contents of the Package
●USB Cable
Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with the USB connector of the UM-550/
880. For details on connections and driver installation, refer to Windows (p. 14) or Macintosh (p.
29).
* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact a
“EDIROL/Roland Service Center” listed in the “Information” section at the end of this manual.
●Owner’s Manual (this document)
●FUNCTION LIST
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Names of Things and What They Do
Front panel
UM-550
fig.550name_50
567 11 13
3 4 8 9 10 12 14 15
UM-880
fig.880name_50
567 11 13
1 2 3 4 8 9 10 12 14 15
1. USB connector (front)

A USB cable connected between this connector and your computer is used to transfer MIDI
messages, as well as the signals for controlling the UM-880.
2. USB select switch

This switch selects whether the front or rear USB connector will be used.
While a MIDI application is running, do not connect or disconnect the USB cable or operate the
USB select switch. Doing so may cause your computer to hang up.
3. MIDI IN connectors
These connectors are connected to the MIDI OUT connectors of other MIDI devices, and used to
receive MIDI messages.
4. MIDI OUT connectors

These connectors are connected to the MIDI IN connectors of other MIDI devices, and used to
transmit MIDI messages.
5. MIDI INDI button

Press this button to enter MIDI INDI mode. In MIDI INDI mode, the corresponding INPUT and
OUTPUT indicators will light when MIDI data is input, allowing you to check the input and output
connections. (p. 36)
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6. PATCH button
Press this button to enter PATCH mode. In Patch mode you can specify the current patch.
Press an INPUT button, and then press OUTPUT buttons to specify the output destination(s) for
the specified input. (p. 37)
On the UM-880, you will automatically enter PATCH DISPLAY mode approximately
one minute later. In PATCH DISPLAY mode, the settings of the current patch will be displayed in
sequence beginning with INPUT 1, allowing you to check the connections.
Current patch
The current MIDI input/output settings are referred to as the “current patch.”
7. MERGE button
Press this button to enter MERGE mode. When you press this button so its indicator lights, the
indicators of the INPUT buttons for ports that are currently being merged will light. If you want to
change the ports that are being merged, press the INPUT button(s). (p. 39)
8. PATCH LOAD button

Use this button to recall connection settings that you’ve saved in memory.
9. PATCH SAVE button

Use this button to store connection settings into memory.
10. UTILITY button

Press this button to enter UTILITY mode. In UTILITY mode, you can check MIDI connections,
check for broken cables, and make MIDI event filter settings. (p. 42)
11. INPUT buttons/indicators

These buttons are used to select MIDI IN connectors, and to make menu selections.
12. OUTPUT buttons/indicators

These buttons are used to select MIDI OUT connectors, and to make menu selections.
13. USB/MIDI select button

If this button is lit, the INPUT buttons correspond to inputs from USB.
If this button is dark, the INPUT buttons correspond to inputs from the MIDI IN connectors.
14. USB indicator

After a USB cable is used to connect the UM-550/880 to your computer, this indicator will light
when the connection is operable.
15. Power switch

This switch turns the power on/off.
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Rear panel
UM-550
fig.550name-r_50
17 16 18 19 20
UM-880
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16 17 18 19 20
16.AC inlet
Connect the supplied AC cable here. Plug it in firmly, so it does not get inadvertently pulled out.
16.AC adaptor jack

Connect the supplied AC adaptor here.
17. Grounding terminal

This prevents the panel surface from developing an electrical charge.
In some cases, depending on the environment in which the unit is installed, the surface of the panel may
sometimes feel rough and grainy. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely
harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an
external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your
installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest EDIROL/Roland Service
Center, or an authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
❍Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)
18. MIDI OUT connectors

These connectors are connected to the MIDI inputs of other MIDI devices, and transmit MIDI messages.
19. MIDI IN connectors

These connectors are connected to the MIDI outputs of other MIDI devices, and receive MIDI messages.
20. USB connector (rear)

A USB cable can be used to connect this connector to your computer, allowing MIDI messages and
control messages for the UM-880 to be exchanged.
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Installing & Setting Up the
Driver (Windows)
In order to use the UM-550/880, you must first install the UM-550/880
driver. The UM-550/880 Driver is included in the CD-ROM.
The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.

Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you
use.
• Windows XP users ..................................................... (p. 14)
• Windows 2000 users................................................... (p. 20)
• Windows Me/98 users .............................................. (p. 24)
• Macintosh users .......................................................... (p. 29)
Although the descriptions that follow are based on the UM-550, for installing
software and making settings, UM-880 users can simply substitute the name
"UM-880" wherever the name "UM-550" appears, except in places where a
separate, specific reference to the UM-880 has been made.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn

down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any
connections.
USB connection
■ Windows XP users
1 With the UM-550 disconnected, start up Windows.

If you are using Windows
XP Professional, you must
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if log on using a user name
used). with an administrative
account type (e.g.,
2 Open the System Properties dialog box.

Administrator). For details
on user accounts, please
consult the system
1. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu, select Control administrator of your
Panel . computer.
2. In " Pick a category," click "Performance and Maintenance."
3. In "or pick a Control Panel icon," click the System icon.
Depending on how your
system is set up, the
System icon may be
displayed directly in the
Control Panel (the Classic
display). In this case,
double-click the System
icon.
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Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)
fig.2-1
3 Open the Driver Signing

Options dialog box.
Click the Hardware tab, and then
click [Driver Signing].
fig.2-2
4 Make sure that “What action do

you want Windows to take?” is
set to “Ignore.”
If you changed “What
If it is set to “Ignore”, simply click action do you want
[OK]. Windows to take?” in
If it is not set to “Ignore”, make a step 4, you must restore
note of the current setting the previous setting after
(“Warn” or “Block”). Then change you have installed the
driver. (->If you changed
the setting to “Ignore” and click
“What action do you
[OK]
want Windows to take?”
(p. 19))
5 Close the System Properties dialog box.

Click [OK].
6 Exit all currently running software (applications).

Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar
software, be sure to exit it as well.
7 Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
8 Open the “Run...” dialog box.

Click the Windows start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”
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fig.2-3_30
9 In the dialog box that appears, input the

following into the “Open” field, and
In this manual, the location
click [OK].
of folders and files is given
UM-550 users: in terms of the file path,
D:\UM-550\WinXP_2k\SETUPINF.EXE using \ as the delimiter. For
UM-880 users: example,
D:\UM-880\WinXP_2k\SETUPINF.EXE USB_XP2K\SETUPINF.E
XE indicates the
* The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your SETUPINF.EXE file found
CD-ROM drive. in the USB_XP2K folder.
fig.2-4_30
10 The SetupInf dialog box will appear.

You are now ready to install the driver.
* Do not click [OK] at this time.
11 Connect the UM-550.

1. With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the UM-
550. Alternatively, connect the AC cable to the UM-880.
2. Connect the AC adaptor or the AC cable to an electrical outlet.
3. Use the USB cable to connect the UM-550 to your computer.
12 Set the UM-550’s power switch to the ON position.

Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware.”
Please wait.
fig.2-6
13 The Found New Hardware

wizard will appear.
Make sure that the screen
indicates “EDIROL UM-550,”
select “Install from a list or
specific location (Advanced),”
and click [Next].
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fig.2-7
14 The screen will indicate “Please

choose your search and
installation options.”
Select “Don’t search. I will
choose the driver to install,” and
click [Next].
fig.2-8_20
15 Make sure that the “Model” field

indicates “EDIROL UM-550,” and
click [Next]. Driver installation
will begin.
If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” setting was not set to “Ignore”, a
“Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.
fig.2-5
If “What action do you want Windows to

take?” is set to “Warn,”
1. Click [Continue Anyway].
2. Continue the installation.
If “What action do you want Windows to

take?” is set to “Block”
1. Click [OK].
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard”

appears, click [Finish].
3. Perform the installation as described in the “Troubleshooting” section on Device

Manager shows “?”, “!”, or “USB Composite Device” (p. 56).
fig.2-9_30
16 The Insert Disk dialog box will

appear.
Click [OK].
17
fig.2-10_30
17 The Files Needed dialog box will

appear. Input the following into
the "Copy files from" field, and
click [OK].
UM-550 users:
D:\UM-550\WinXP_2k
UM-880 users:
D:\UM-880\WinXP_2k
* The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your
CD-ROM drive.
fig.2-11_20
18 The Found New Hardware

wizard will appear.
Make sure that the display
indicates "EDIROL UM-550," and
click [Finish].
Wait until "Found New
Hardware" appears near the
taskbar.
19 Restart Windows.
When driver installation has been completed, the System Setting Change
dialog box will appear. Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.
18
If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?”

If you changed the What action do you want Windows to take? setting in Depending on how your
step 5, restore the original setting after Windows restarts. system is set up, the
System icon may be
1. If you are using Windows XP Professional, log on to Windows using displayed directly in the
the user name of an administrative account (e.g., Administrator). Control Panel (the Classic
2. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control display). In this case,
Panel.
icon.
3. In "Pick a category," click "Performance and Maintenance."
4. In "or pick a Control Panel icon," click the System icon. The System
Properties dialog box will appear.
5. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver
Signing Options dialog box will appear.
6. Return the What action do you want Windows to take? setting to the
original setting (either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].
7. Click [OK]. The System properties dialog box will close.
Nest, you need to make the driver settings.

(-> Settings (p. 26))
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■ Windows 2000 users

Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if
used).
2 Log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges (such as

Administrator).
3 Open the System Properties dialog box.

Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select
Settings | Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
fig.2-12
4 Open the Driver Signing

Options dialog box.
Click the Hardware tab, and then
click [Driver Signing].
fig.2-13_50
5 Make sure that “File signature

verification” is set to “Ignore.”
If it is set to “Ignore”, simply click If you changed the “File
[OK]. signature verification”
If it is not set to “Ignore”, make a setting in step 5, restore
note of the current setting the original setting after
(“Warn” or “Block”). Then change Windows restarts. (->If
the setting to “Ignore” and click you changed “File
[OK]. signature verification” (p.
23))
6 Close the System Properties dialog box.

Click [OK].
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Click the Windows Start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”
fig.2-14_40
10 In the dialog box that appears, In this manual, the location

input the following into the of folders and files is given
in terms of the file path,
“Open” field, and click [OK].
using \ as the delimiter. For
example,
USB_XP2K\SETUPINF.E
XE indicates the
UM-550 users: SETUPINF.EXE file found
D:\UM-550\WinXP_2k\SETUP.EXE in the USB_XP2K folder.
UM-880 users:
D:\UM-880\WinXP_2k\SETUP.EXE
CD-ROM drive.
fig.2-15_40
11 The SETUPINF dialog box will If a message of “The

appear. driver is already
installed” appears, you
You are now ready to install the
can connect the UM-550 to
driver.
your computer and use it.

550. Alternatively, connect the power cable to the UM-880.
2. Connect the AC adaptor or the power cable to an electrical outlet.
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If in step 5 the “File signature verification” setting was not set to “Ignore”,
a “Digital signature not found” dialog box will appear.
fig.2-16_30
If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn,”

1. Click [Yes].
2. Continue the installation.
If “File signature verification” is set to “Block”

1. Click [OK].
2. When the “New hardware detection wizard”

appears, click [Finish].
3. Perform the installation as described in the

“Troubleshooting” section on Device Manager shows “?”, “!”, or
“USB Composite Device” (p. 56).
fig.2-17_30
14 The Insert Disk dialog box will

appear.
Click [OK].
15 The Files Needed dialog box will

appear.
Input the following into the "Copy files from" field, and click [OK].
fig.2-18_30
UM-550 users:
D:\UM-550\WinXP_2k
UM-880 users:
D:\UM-880\WinXP_2k
CD-ROM drive.
22
fig.2-17b_30
16 The “Found New Hardware

Wizard” may be displayed.
Verify that “EDIROL UM-550” is
displayed, and click [Finish].
17 Restart Windows.
The System Settings Change
dialog box may appear. Click
[Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.
If you changed “File signature verification”

If you changed the “File signature verification” setting in step 5, restore the
original setting after Windows restarts.
1. After Windows restarts, log in to Windows as a user with

administrative privileges, (such as Administrator).
2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and from

the menu that appears, select Properties. The System Properties
dialog box will appear.
3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver signature]. The Driver
Signing Options dialog box will appear.
4. Return the “File signature verification” setting to the original setting

(either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].
5. Click [OK]. The System properties dialog box will close.

(-> Settings (p. 26)
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■ Windows Me/98 users

Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if
used).



Click the Windows Start button.
From the menu that appears, select “Run...”
fig.2-19a_30
5 In the dialog box that appears,

In this manual, the location
input the following into the
of folders and files is given
“Open” field, and click [OK].
in terms of the file path,
using \ as the delimiter. For
example,
UM-550 users: WinMe_98\SETUPINF.EX
E indicates the
D:\UM-550\WinMe_98\SETUP.EXE
SETUPINF.EXE file found
UM-880 users:
in the WinMe_98 folder.
D:\UM-880\WinMe_98\SETUP.EXE
CD-ROM drive.
fig.2-19_30 If a message of “The
driver is already
6 The SETUPINF dialog box will installed” appears, you
can connect the UM-550 to
appear.
your computer and use it.
You are now ready to install the
driver.
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550. Alternatively, connect the AC cable to the UM-880.
2. Connect the AC adaptor or the AC cable to an electrical outlet.
fig.2-20_30
9 If you are using Windows 98, an

Insert Disk dialog box will If you are using Windows
appear. Click [OK]. 98 and the Insert Disk
dialog box dose not
appear, please read The
10 The New Hardware Found dialog box will appear. “Insert Disk” dialog box
does not appear (p. 56).
Input the following into the "Copy files from" field, and click [OK].
fig.2-21a_40
UM-550 users:
D:\UM-550\WinMe_98
UM-880 users:
D:\UM-880\WinMe_98
* The drive name “D:” may be different If the New Hardware
for your system. Specify the drive Found dialog box does not
name of your CD-ROM drive. appear, re-install the
driver using the same
procedure as described in
11 Once the driver has been installed, New Hardware Found dialog box will The “Insert Disk” dialog
box does not appear (p.
close.
56).
In the SETUPINF dialog box, click [OK]. The SETUPINF dialog box will
close.

(-> Settings (p. 26)
If you were not able to install the UM-550 driver according to the procedure,
or if you are unable to use the UM-550 even after installing the driver, you
must delete the driver.
After deleting the driver, use the procedure described in "Settings" (P.26) to
re-install the driver.For details on how to delete the driver, refer to the
explanation provided in the on-line manual (Readme_e.htm) within the CD-
ROM.
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Settings
■ Windows XP/2000/Me users
1 Open Control Panel.

Settings | Control Panel.
Windows XP
Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select
Control Panel. Depending on how your
2 Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box (or in Windows
Sounds and Audio
Devices icon may be
XP, Sounds and Audio Devices Properties). displayed directly in the
Windows 2000/Me
In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon to open
double-click the Sounds
the “Sounds and Multimedia Properties” dialog box.
and Audio Devices icon.
Windows XP
In “Pick a category,” click “Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices.”
Next, in “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the sounds and Audio
Devices icon.
3 Click the Audio tab.

fig.2-28_30
4 For MIDI music playback, click the ▼

located at the right of [Preferred device]
(or in Windows XP, [Default device]),
and select the following from the list that
appears.
UM-550 users 1:EDIROL UM-550 MIDI 1

UM-880 users 1:EDIROL UM-880 MIDI 1
5 Click OK to complete the settings.
The completes the installation of the UM-550/880 driver and related settings.
If you are using Windows XP, proceed to "Enabling background services"
(P.28). For information on how to use the UM-550/880, read "The functions
of the UM-550/880" (P.36).
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■ Windows 98 users
1 Open Control Panel.

Settings | Control Panel.
2 Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box.

In Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon to open the "Multimedia
Properties" dialog box.
3 Click the MIDI tab.

fig.2-29_30
4 Set "MIDI output."

Select [Single instrument], and
choose one of the following from the
list that appears.
UM-550
1:EDIROL UM-550 MIDI 1
users
UM-880
users
5 Click OK to complete the settings.
The completes the installation of the UM-550/880 driver and related settings.
For information on how to use the UM-550/880, read "The functions of the
UM-550/880" (P.36).
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Enabling background services

In Windows XP, perform these settings to make MIDI processing occur more
smoothly. These settings are unavailable in Windows 2000/Me/98.
1 Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select
Control Panel. Depending on how your
2 In "Pick a category," click "Performance and Maintenance."
System icon may be
displayed directly in the
3 In "or pick a Control Panel icon," click the System icon.

4 Click the Advanced tab.

icon.
5 At the right of the Performance field, click [Settings]. The Performance

Options dialog box will appear.
6 Click the Advanced tab.

fig.2-30
7 In the Processor Scheduling

field, select "Background
services," and click [OK].
8 In the System Properties dialog

box, click [OK].
The System Properties dialog
box will close.
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Installing & Setting Up the
Driver (Macintosh)
Connecting your Macintosh
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn
down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any
connections.
1 Turn off the power of the Macintosh and all peripheral devices connected to
the Macintosh.
2 With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the UM-550.
Alternatively, connect the AC cable to the UM-880.
3 Connect the AC adaptor or the AC cable to an electrical outlet.
4 Turn on the peripheral devices connected to the Macintosh, except for the
UM-550/880. Then turn on the power of the Macintosh itself.
* Do not turn on the power of the UM-550/880 at this time.
If the power of the UM-550/880 is turned on, a message like the following
will appear when the Macintosh is started up. Perform the steps described
below as appropriate for the message that is displayed.
If the screen indicates:

“Driver required for USB device `unknown device’ is not available.
Search for driver on the Internet?”
-> click [Cancel].
If the screen indicates:

“Software required for using device `unknown device’ cannot be found.
Please refer to the manual included with the device, and install the
necessary software.”
-> click [OK].
Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver.

• If you are using OMS..................................................(p. 30)
• If you are using FreeMIDI .........................................(p. 34)
* Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for
the sequencer software you are using.
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Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh)
■ Installing the UM-550/880 driver (OMS)

Use the following procedure to install the UM-550/880 driver.
OMS can be found in the
The included UM-550 OMS driver is an add-on module for using the UM-550
OMS 2.3.8 folder within
with OMS. In order for you to use it, OMS must already be installed on the the OMS folder of the CD-
hard disk from which you started up. ROM.
If you would like to learn more about OMS, refer to OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf

(online manual) in the OMS2.3.8 folder within the OMS folder of the CD-
You will need the Adobe
ROM.
Acrobat Reader in order to
view OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf.
* Disconnect the UM-550/880 from the Macintosh before you perform the installation.
The latest version of

Adobe Acrobat Reader can
be downloaded from the
Adobe website. http://
If you are using a virus checker or similar software, be sure to exit this as well.
www.adobe.com (This

URL may change without
notice.)
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3 Double-click the UM-550 OMS Driver-E Installer icon (found in the UM-550
Driver E of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer.
4 Verify the installation location, and click [Install].

fig.3-2_40
5 If a message like the following is

displayed, click [Continue].
The other currently running
applications will exit, and
installation will continue.
6 A dialog box will indicate Installation completed.

Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.
7 Use the USB cable to connect the UM-550 to your computer.
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OMS settings
fig.3-3
1 From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver-OMS Driver-OMS

Setting folder to the hard disk of your Macintosh to
copy it.
fig.3-4
2 In the Opcode-OMS Application folder where you

installed OMS, double-click OMS Setup to start it up.
fig.3-5_35
3 If a dialog box like the one shown

here appears, click [Turn It Off]. A
confirmation dialog box will then
appear, so click [OK].
fig.3-6_35
4 The Create New Setup dialog box will

appear.
Click [Cancel]. If you accidentally
clicked [OK], click [Cancel] in the next
screen.
fig.3-7
5 Choose “Open” from the File menu.

From the OMS Settings folder that you copied in step 1, select the SD-20
USB file, and click [Open].
fig.3-8_35
A screen like the one shown here will
appear.
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fig.3-9_35
6 From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI

Setup.
In the OMS MIDI Setup dialog box that
appears, check Run MIDI in background,
and click [OK].
fig.3-10
7 From the File menu, choose Make Current.

If you are unable to select Make Current, it
has already been applied, and you may
continue to the next step.
fig.3-11_50
8 Verify that MIDI transmission and reception

can be performed correctly. From the Studio
menu, choose Test Studio.
fig.3-22_50
9 When you move the mouse cursor near the

sound generator icon, the cursor will change
to a shape.
Click on the icon of each port in the diagram
For details on the ports,
at right. If the OUTPUT indicator for the
refer to p. 38.
corresponding port blinks, this means that
MIDI messages are being sent from the
Macintosh to the UM-550.
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10 Exit OMS Setup.

From the File menu, choose [Exit]. If the AppleTalk confirmation dialog box
appears, click [OK] to close the dialog box.
This completes connections for the UM-550 and Macintosh, and installation
of the MIDI driver.
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■ Installing the UM-550/880 driver (FreeMIDI)

Use the following procedure to install the UM-550/880 driver.
The included UM-550 FreeMIDI driver is an add-on module for using the
UM-550 with FreeMIDI. In order to use it, FreeMIDI must be installed on
the hard disk from which you started up.
* Disconnect the UM-550/880 from the Macintosh before beginning the installation.

If you are using a virus checker or similar software, be sure to exit this as well.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3 Double-click the UM-550 FM Driver-E Installer icon (found in the UM-550

Driver E folder of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer.
4 Verify the installation location, and click [Install].

fig.3-2_40
5 If a message like the following is

displayed, click [Continue].
The other currently running
applications will exit, and
installation will continue.
6 A dialog box will indicate Installation completed. Click [Restart] to restart

your Macintosh.
7 Use the USB cable to connect the UM-550 to your computer.
8 Switch ON the UM-550’s Power switch.
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FreeMIDI settings
1 From the CD-ROM, copy the UM-550 Driver E - FreeMIDI Settings folder
onto the hard disk of your Macintosh.
2 Open the FreeMIDI Applications folder from the location into which you
installed FreeMIDI, and double-click the FreeMIDI Setup icon to start it up.
3 When “OMS is installed on this computer...” appears, click [FreeMIDI].
4 The first time the software is started up, a dialog box saying “Welcome to
FreeMIDI!” will appear. Click [Continue].
5 When the FreeMIDI Preferences dialog box appears, click [Cancel].
6 When the About Quick Setup dialog box appears, click [Cancel].
7 From the File menu, choose Open.
8 Select UM-550 from the FreeMIDI Setting folder you copied in step 1, and
click [Open].
9 Verify that MIDI transmission and reception occur correctly.

From the MIDI menu, choose Check Connections.
fig.3-13_40
10 The mouse cursor will change to the

shape of a note. Click on the icon of
each port in the diagram at right.
For details on the ports,
If the OUTPUT indicator for the
refer to p. 38.
corresponding port blinks, this means
that MIDI messages are being sent from
the Macintosh to the UM-550.
11 Once again choose the MIDI menu command Check Connections to end If the sound module
the test. connected to the UM-550
does not produce sound,
12 From the File menu, choose Quit to exit FreeMIDI Setup. refer to "No sound (p. 57)"
This completes connections for the UM-550 and Macintosh, and installation
of the MIDI driver. Now, MIDI data can be input and output (recorded and
played).
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The functions of the UM-550/880
Displaying the MIDI inputs/outputs (MIDI INDI)
Press the [MIDI INDI] button to enter MIDI INDI mode.
In MIDI INDI mode, the indicators of the INPUT and OUTPUT buttons show the input/output
status of the MIDI data. You can also check the INPUTs that are patched to the MIDI OUTs.
Patching
You can specify which INPUT will be assigned to which OUTPUT.
fig.4-1_50
1 2
1 Press the [MIDI INDI] button.

If MIDI data is being input and output, the corresponding INPUT/OUTPUT indicators will blink.
2 When you press an OUTPUT button, the INPUT indicator that is patched to it will light.
You can repeat step 2 to view the patching of each INPUT/OUTPUT.
[Example 1] If INPUT [1] lights when you press the OUTPUT [1] button
-> MIDI IN 1 is patched to MIDI OUT 1.
[Example 2] If the INPUT [1] and USB/MIDI buttons light when you press the
OUTPUT [1] button
-> USB port 1 is patched to MIDI OUT 1.
[Example 3] If the INPUT [1]/INPUT [1] + USB/MIDI buttons light alternately when
you press the OUTPUT [1] button
-> OUTPUT 1 is the merge port output destination; the two inputs MIDI IN 1 and USB port 1
are being merged and sent to OUTPUT 1.
* If an OUTPUT is a merge port output destination, the [MERGE] button will blink while you are pressing
that OUTPUT button. For details on the Merge port, refer to "Merging multiple MIDI inputs for output
(MERGE)" (P.39).
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Specifying the MIDI input/output destinations

(PATCH)
Press the [PATCH] button to enter Patch mode.
In Patch mode you can make patching settings for the UM-550/880.
If you use Patch mode to make settings for an OUTPUT for which you previously made settings in
Merge mode, the Merge mode settings will be defeated.
fig.4-2
INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *In Patch mode it is not possible to assign multiple

INPUT ports to a single OUTPUT port. If you want
to do so, refer to "Merging multiple MIDI inputs
for output (MERGE)" (P.39).
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
fig.4-3_50
1 3 2
4
1 3 2
1 Press the [PATCH] button.
2 If the UM-550/880 is connected to a computer, switch the USB/MIDI setting as desired.

If you want to specify input/output destinations for the USB ports
-> Press the [USB/MIDI] button so its indicator is lighted.
If you want to specify input/output destinations for the MIDI IN connectors
-> Press the [USB/MIDI] button so its indicator goes out.
3 Press the INPUT button to select an input-source INPUT port.

The currently patched OUTPUT indicator(s) will light.
4 Press an OUTPUT button to specify the desired MIDI OUT(s).

You can repeat steps 2–4 to make multiple patchings.
Do not change the connections while MIDI messages are being input and output. Doing
so may cause a connected MIDI device to malfunction.
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[Example 1] To patch MIDI IN 1 to MIDI OUT 2 + MIDI OUT 3

-> Press INPUT [1], then press OUTPUT [2] and [OUTPUT 3], in that order.
[Example 2] To patch USB port 1 to MIDI OUT 4 + MIDI OUT 5

-> Press the [USB/MIDI] button so its indicator is lighted, and then press INPUT [1], OUTPUT
[4], and OUTPUT [5], in that order.
The names of the ports correspond to the UM-550/880’s MIDI connectors as follows.
* UM-550/880 CONTROL is used to transmit and receive data between the computer and the UM-550/880.
fig.2-31_50
UM-550/880 CONTROL UM-550/880 SETTINGS
UM-550/880 MIDI 1 MIDI OUT 1

You can switch output
destinations by
switching patches on
UM-550/880 MIDI 3 MIDI OUT 3 the UM-550/880 itself.
For details, refer to
"Specifying the MIDI
UM-550/880 MIDI 5 MIDI OUT 5 input/output
UM-880 MIDI 6 MIDI OUT 6
destinations
(PATCH)" (P.37)
fig.2-31b_50
UM-550/880 CONTROL UM-550/880 SETTINGS
UM-550/880 MIDI 1 MIDI IN1
UM-550/880 MIDI 2 MIDI IN 2
UM-880 MIDI 6 MIDI IN 6

It is not possible to
switch inputs.
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Merging multiple MIDI inputs for output (MERGE)

Press the [MERGE] button to enter Merge mode.
In Merge mode, you can send data from multiple ports to the Merge port (a port that mixes two or
more inputs), and output this data to one or more ports.
If you use Merge mode to make settings for an OUTPUT for which you previously made settings
in Patch mode, the Patch mode settings will be defeated.
* If data losses occur in the Merge port output destination, it is possible that the total amount of data being sent
to the Merge port is exceeding the MIDI specification (31.25 kbps). You will need to ensure that the total
amount does not exceed the specification, either by reducing the number of input ports that are being merged,
or by reducing the amount of MIDI data that is being transmitted.
fig.4-4e
INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *There is only one Merge port.

*The total amount of data for the Merge port may not
MERGE
exceed 31.25 kbps. If the MIDI specification is
exceeded, an error will be indicated. "UM-550/880
OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 error message list" (P.65)
* The Patch mode settings for
4 and 6 will be defeated.
fig.4-5_50
1 3 2
4
1 3 2
1 Press the [MERGE] button.
2 If the UM-550/880 is connected to a computer, switch the USB/MIDI setting as desired.

If you want to display the input/output status of the USB ports
-> Press the [USB/MIDI] button so its indicator is lighted.
If you want to display the input/output status of the MIDI IN connectors
-> Press the [USB/MIDI] button so its indicator goes out.
3 Press an INPUT button to select an input port that you want to send to the Merge port.
The INPUT indicator will light. You may select more than one INPUT (input port).
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4 Press an OUTPUT button to select an output port.

The OUTPUT indicator will light. You may select more than one OUTPUT (output port).
5 When you are finished, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
Saving a patch (P.SAVE)

Press the [P.SAVE] button to enter Patch Save mode.
In Patch Save mode you can store the connection state (patching) of the UM-550/880 into memory.
On the UM-550 you can save five different patches, and on the UM-880 you can save eight different
patches.
fig.4-6_50
3 2
1
3 2
1 Press the [P.SAVE] button.

The button’s indicator will light.
2 Press an INPUT button to select the save-destination memory number.

The button will blink, and the current PATCH and MERGE settings will be saved.
3 When you are finished, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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Recalling a patch (P.LOAD)

Press the [P.LOAD] button to enter Patch Load mode.
In Patch Load mode you can recall/select the patches that you saved.
fig.4-7_50
3 2
3 2
1 Press the [P.LOAD] button.

2 Press an INPUT button to select the memory number that you want to recall.
3 After selecting a memory number, press [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH].

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Utility mode
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter Utility mode.
In Utility mode you can perform the following operations.

• Check MIDI OUT (MIDI OUT PREVIEW).......................... (p. 42)
• MIDI CABLE CHECK ............................................................ (p. 43)
• MIDI EVENT FILTER............................................................. (p. 44)
* In Utility mode, no MIDI data is transmitted or received. To prevent malfunction, the transmission/
reception of MIDI data still continues at the point where you press the [UTILITY] button.
* In Utility mode, the transmission of Active Sensing is halted. As a result, you may encounter a "MIDI
Communication Error" or similar message, depending on the MIDI sound generating device you have
connected. The appearance of such messages, however, is normal and should not be a cause for concern.
■ Check MIDI OUT (MIDI OUT PREVIEW)

This lets you transmit MIDI data from the UM-550/880 to see whether the receiving MIDI device
responds correctly.
fig.4-8_50
4 2
1 3
4 2
1 3
1 Press the [UTILITY] button.

2 Press the INPUT [1] button.

3 Press one of the OUTPUT buttons.

A note-on (A4, note number 69) will be transmitted to the port whose button you pressed. If a MIDI
sound module is connected to this port, the note will sound.
If the sound module does not produce sound, it is possible that the connections are incorrect. Check
the MIDI cable connections and the settings of your sound module.
4 When you are finished checking, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ MIDI CABLE CHECK

This lets you use the UM-550/880 to test for broken MIDI cables. If a problem occurs with MIDI
data transmission or reception, you can use this to check whether the MIDI cable is broken.
fig.4-9_50
4 2
3 1
4 2
3
1

2 Press INPUT [2].

3 Connect the MIDI cable to be tested between the MIDI IN 1 and MIDI OUT 1 connectors of the UM-
550/880.
If the OUTPUT [1] indicator is lit
-> The cable is transmitting/receiving MIDI data normally.
If the OUTPUT [1] indicator is blinking
-> The cable is broken. Please use a different MIDI cable.
On the UM-880 you can connect a MIDI cable between MIDI IN 2 and MIDI OUT 2 to
simultaneously check another cable. In this case, the OUTPUT [2] indicator will blink or be lit.
4 When you are finished testing MIDI cables, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ MIDI EVENT FILTER

When using the Merge function to send multiple streams of MIDI data to a port, you can apply filtering to
unwanted data at the Merge port so that specific types of MIDI message are not transmitted.
* The MIDI event filter can be used only for the Merge port.
fig.4-10
4 2
1 3
4 2
1 3
2 Press the INPUT [3] or [4] button.
Press the INPUT [3] button.

3 Use the OUTPUT [1]–[4] buttons to select the MIDI messages that you do not want to
transmit.
MIDI FILTER 1 MIDI FILTER 2
Button MIDI message Button MIDI message
OUTPUT 1 NOTE ON/NOTE OFF OUTPUT 1 CHANNEL PRESSURE (Dx)
OUTPUT 2 POLYPHONIC KEY PRESSURE (Ax) OUTPUT 2 PITCH BEND CHANGE (Ex)
OUTPUT 3 CONTROL CHANGE (Bx) OUTPUT 3 SYSTEM REALTIME/SYSTEM COMMON
OUTPUT 4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cx) OUTPUT 4 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
Use the OUTPUT buttons to select the MIDI messages that you do not want to transmit
and receive.
MIDI FILTER
Button MIDI message
OUTPUT 1 NOTE ON/NOTE OFF
OUTPUT 2 POLYPHONIC KEY PRESSURE (Ax)
OUTPUT 3 CONTROL CHANGE (Bx)
OUTPUT 4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cx)
OUTPUT 5 CHANNEL PRESSURE (Dx)
OUTPUT 6 PITCH BEND CHANGE (Ex)
OUTPUT 7 SYSTEM REALTIME/SYSTEM COMMON
OUTPUT 8 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
MIDI messages corresponding to the lit buttons will not be transmitted.
4 When you are finished making settings, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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Setup mode (P.SAVE+UTILITY)

Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button to enter Setup mode.
In Setup mode you can edit the settings of the UM-550/880 itself.
* In Setup mode, not all MIDI data is transmitted/received.
■ Switching USB Tx ON/OFF

* This function exists only on the UM-880.
You can specify whether the input from each MIDI IN connector of the UM-880 will be sent to the
USB port.
fig.4-11
4 2
1 3
1 Put the UM-880 in Setup mode.

Simultaneously press the [P.SAVE] button and [UTILITY] button. The indicators of both buttons
will light.

Of the OUTPUT [1]–[8] buttons, the indicators will light for the port numbers that are set to
transmit data to the USB port.
3 Press an OUTPUT button to specify whether data will be sent to the USB port.
To send data to the USB port
-> Press the OUTPUT button so its indicator is lighted.
To not send data to the USB port
-> Press the OUTPUT button so its indicator goes out.
[Example] If you don’t want data from MIDI IN 1 to be sent to USB port 1
-> To turn off transmission to USB port 1, press the OUTPUT [1] button so its indicator goes out.
4 When you are finished making settings, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ Transmitting the current patch (Bulk Dump transmission)

Here’s how you can transmit the current patch as bulk dump data, and record the settings on a
sequencer.
Current patch
This is the patching that is currently specified on the UM-550/880.
Bulk dumps are transmitted using the Control Port (UM-550 CONTROL/UM-880 CONTROL). If
you want to transmit/receive a bulk dump from a MIDI IN/OUT connector, make settings as
described in "Specifying the Control Port" (P.48).
fig.4-13_50
5 3
1
5 3
1 Put the UM-550/880 in Setup mode.

will light.
2 Start recording on your sequencer.

* For details on how to record on your sequencer, refer to the owner’s manual for your sequencer.
3 Press the INPUT [1] button, and then press the OUTPUT [1] button.

The currently specified patching (the current patch) will be output as a bulk dump, and the
OUTPUT indicators will light. When the OUTPUT indicators finish moving from left to right, bulk
dump transmission has been completed.
4 When bulk dump transmission has been completed, stop recording on your sequencer.
5 Press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ Transmitting a bulk dump of all patches

Here’s how you can transmit all patches stored on the UM-550/880 (except the current patch) as
bulk dump data, and record the settings on a sequencer.
Bulk dumps are transmitted using the Control Port (UM-550 CONTROL/UM-880 CONTROL). If
you want to transmit/receive a bulk dump from a MIDI IN/OUT connector, make settings as
described in "Specifying the Control Port" (P.48).
fig.4-14_50
5 3
1
5 3

will light.
2 Start recording on your sequencer.

* For details on how to record on your sequencer, refer to the owner’s manual for your sequencer.
3 Press the INPUT [1] button, and then press the OUTPUT [5] button.

All patches stored in the UM-550/880 (except the current patch) will be output as a bulk dump.
When the OUTPUT indicators finish moving from left to right, bulk dump transmission has been
completed.
4 When bulk dump transmission has been completed, stop recording on your sequencer.
5 Press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ Specifying the Control Port

If you want to use a MIDI IN/OUT connector as the Control Port, use the following procedure to
specify the Control Port.
Control Port
This is the port that is used to control the internal settings of the UM-550/880.
When a bulk dump or program change is received at this port, the UM-550/880 patches or settings
will change. This port is also used when transmitting a bulk dump to a sequencer or other device.
If the UM-550/880 is connected via USB, UM-550 CONTROL/UM-880 CONTROL will be the
Control Port. If you want to use a MIDI IN/OUT connector as the control port, use the following
procedure to make the settings.
fig.4-12_50
4 2
1 3
4 2
1 3

will light.

3 Select the desired Control Port.

Press an OUTPUT button. The button’s indicator will light, and that port will be selected as the
Control Port.
* If you press that OUTPUT button once again, the specified Control Port will be cancelled.
* It is not possible to select more than one Control Port.
4 When you have finished making settings, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ Specifying the startup mode

Here’s how you can specify the type of driver used by the UM-550/880, and how Patch mode will
be selected.
fig.4-15_50
4 2
1 3 3
4 2
1 3 3

will light.

A button's indicator will light, indicating the currently selected startup mode.
3 Select the desired startup mode.
To change the type of driver that will be used

Press one of the following buttons.
Button Mode
FPT technology will be used to perform high-
OUTPUT 1 EDIROL original driver mode speed MIDI transfer. We recommend that you
normally use this mode.
Use the standard MIDI driver provided by your
OUTPUT 2 Generic driver mode
operating system.
* FPT = Fast Processing Technology of MIDI Transmission:
This optimizes MIDI data processing by making efficient use of the USB bandwidth according to
the amount of MIDI data being transferred.
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To change the startup patch mode

Press one of the following buttons.
Button Mode
OUTPUT 4 RESUME mode Remember the previous patch mode at start-up
OUTPUT 5 NOT RESUME mode Start up as a free-standing 5-in/5-out USB MIDI interface
Button Mode
OUTPUT 5 RESUME mode Remember the previous patch mode at start-up
OUTPUT 6 NOT RESUME mode Start up as a free-standing 8-in/8-out USB MIDI interface
* If you select NOT RESUME, the patch settings will be reset when the UM-550/880 starts up. Subsequently,
you will be able to operate the patch functionality, but your settings will be reset when the UM-550/880 is
restarted.
4 When you have finished making settings, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
* These settings will take effect the next time the UM-550/880 is started up.
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■ Initializing the current patch

Here’s how to initialize the current patch.
fig.4-16_50
4 2
1 3
4 2, 3

will light.

3 Initialize the current patch.
Press the OUTPUT [1] button.
Press the INPUT [6] button once again.
4 Once the initialization is finished, press the [MIDI INDI] or [PATCH] button.
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■ Initializing all patches

Here’s to initialize all patches stored in the UM-550/880 (except for the current patch).
fig.4-17_50
4 2
1 3
4 2,3

will light.

3 Initialize all patches stored in the UM-550/880.
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■ Restoring the UM-550/880 to the initial settings (FACTORY

PRESET)
Here’s how to restore the UM-550/880 to its factory-set condition.
fig.4-18_50
4 2
1 3
4 2,3

will light.

3 Initialize the UM-550/880.

After initialization, the UM-550/880 will be set as follows:
Driver EDIROL original driver mode

Current patch Initialized
Control port None
Merge port None
USB Tx ON/OFF All ON
Startup patch mode RESUME MODE
* For details on USB Tx ON/OFF, refer to "Switching USB Tx ON/OFF" (P.45).
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Panic (P.LOAD + P.SAVE)

If while you are operating the UM-550/880, a MIDI sound module fails to stop producing sound
(i.e., if a note “sticks”) or something is wrong with the sound, you can execute the Panic function
to solve the problem.
To execute the Panic function, simultaneously press the [P.LOAD] button and [P.SAVE] button.
* When you execute the Panic function, the UM-550/880 will transmit All Note Off and Reset All Controller
messages.
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Troubleshooting
Be sure to read the Readme_e.txt file found on the UM-550/880 Driver CD-ROM. The Readme_e
file contains any additional information that was not included in this manual.
Windows users
* If you are using a Macintosh, please refer to p. 59.
USB connections cannot be made correctly

● Is the UM-550/880 detected?
Unplug the USB cable, and then plug it in again.
It is possible that the computer did not correctly detect or initialize the UM-550/880. Try restarting
Windows with the USB cable left connected to the UM-550/880. If it is still not detected, exit
Windows and turn off the power of your computer. Then turn on the computer once again and
restart Windows.
Can’t enter Suspend mode

● Is an application that is using the UM-550/880 still running?
Exit the application that is using the UM-550/880.
If a sequencer or other application is using the UM-550/880, the computer will not enter suspend
mode.
What is “Suspend”?
This is a function found on many computers that temporarily shuts down some internal circuitry
and peripheral devices in order to save power while leaving the computer powered-on.
The UM-550/880 does not recover correctly from Suspend mode

● While suspended, was the UM-550/880 left connected via USB cable?
Disconnect the USB cable and then re-connect it.
On some computers, the UM-550/880 may not recover when Windows recovers from suspend
mode. If this occurs, disconnect the USB cable connecting the UM-550/880 from the USB connector,
and then re-connect it.
Windows hangs up (freezes)

● When recovering from suspend mode, Windows may hang up.
Disconnect the UM-550/880’s USB cable before entering suspend mode. On some computers,
Windows may hang up (freeze) when recovering from suspend mode. If this occurs, disconnect the
USB cable connected to the UM-550/880 before you enter suspend mode.
When you want to use the UM-550/880 once again, make sure that the computer has recovered
correctly from suspend mode, and then connect the USB cable to the UM-550/880.
* If your computer has a switch for activating Suspend mode, disconnect the USB cable from the UM-550/880
before you press that switch.
* For some notebook computers, closing the cover (display) of the computer automatically activates Suspend
mode, so disconnect the USB cable from the UM-880 before closing the cover.
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● Windows may hang up if you connect/disconnect the USB cable or operate the USB
select switch while a MIDI application is running.
Do not connect/disconnect the USB cable or operate the USB select switch while a MIDI application
is running.
Can’t install/delete/use the driver in Windows XP/2000

● Did you log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges?
In order to install/delete/re-install the driver in Windows XP/2000, you must be logged into
Windows as a user with administrative privileges, such as Administrator. For details, please
contact the system administrator for your computer system.
● Did you make “Driver signature settings”?

In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make “Driver Signing.”
(Windows XP -> p. 15, Windows 2000 -> p. 20)
Windows XP/2000 displays a “Digital signature was not found” dialog box
● Did you make “Driver signature settings”?
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make the settings described in “Driver Signing.”
(Windows XP -> p. 15, Windows 2000 -> p. 20)
Device Manager shows “?”, “!”, or “USB Composite Device”
The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear

Use the following procedure to re-install the driver.
1. Turn off the power of your computer, and start up Windows with all
USB cables disconnected (except for keyboard and mouse).
2. After Windows restarts, use a USB cable to connect the UM-550/880 to your computer.
3. Turn on the power of UM-550/880.
4. Open the Windows Control panel.
5. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box will appear.
6. Click the Device Manager tab.

In Windows XP, select the System Properties Hardware tab, and click Device Manager.
7. Check whether you can see an indication of “?Composite USB Device, ?USB Device, !USB
Device,” or “USB composite device” displayed below “Sound, Video, and Game
Controllers, Other Devices,” or “Universal Serial Bus Controller.” If you find any such
indication, select it and click [Delete].
8. A dialog box will ask you to confirm deletion of the device. Verify the contents of the dialog
box, and then click [OK]. In the same way, delete all indications of “?Composite USB
Device,” “?USB Device,” “USB Device,” and “USB composite device” that you find.
9. If you find EDIROL UM-550/880 with a yellow “!” or a red “?” displayed beside it, delete this
in the same way.
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10. When you have finished deleting the unwanted devices, click [OK] in the System Properties
dialog box.
11. Turn off the power of the UM-550/880, then delete the driver. “Deleting the driver” (CD-
ROM Readme)
12. Restart Windows. Then install the driver once again. (-> Installing & Setting Up the Driver
(Windows) (p. 14))
* If the problem still occurs after you have taken the above measures, please refer also to the Readme file for the
USB driver. The Readme file is on the CD-ROM.
No sound
● Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, and audio cables connected correctly?
Connect the cables correctly.
● Are the volumes turned up for your sound generator, audio devices, and application?
Check each of the volume settings.
● Are the sound generator settings correct?

Set the computer switch of your sound generator to “MIDI.”
● Are the patching settings correct?

If the patching settings are incorrect, MIDI data will not be transmitted or received correctly. Press
the [PATCH] button to check the current patching settings.(-> Specifying the MIDI input/output
destinations (PATCH) (p. 37))
Notes are sounded in duplicate

● Is the Local Control setting of your MIDI device turned on?
If you are using a MIDI keyboard with a built-in MIDI sound generator, notes may be sounded in
duplicate if the Local Control setting is on. Turn off the Local Control setting of your MIDI device.
● Notes may be sounded in duplicate for certain patching settings.

Check the current patch and the Merge Port settings, and check whether the same data is being
transmitted to a MIDI OUT connector in duplicate.
If the Soft Thru setting of your sequencer is turned on, notes may be sounded in duplicate. If so, try
turning off the Soft Thru setting of your sequencer.
Tempo is irregular/Data cannot be transmitted/received correctly

● It is possible that the amount of data at the Merge Port has exceeded the limits of the
MIDI specification.
It is possible that the total amount of data being sent to the Merge Port exceeds the limits of the
MIDI specification (31.25 kbps). To ensure that this limit is not exceeded, reduce the number of
input ports that are being merged, or reduce the amount of MIDI data that is being transmitted.
When MIDI data is transmitted/received between a computer and the UM-550/

880, the computer hangs up, or the UM-550/880’s USB indicator goes dark
These problems may occur if the USB waveform of your computer does not sufficiently meet the
standard. If this occurs, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting the UM-550/880 via a
self-powered USB hub.
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Troubleshooting
Windows Me/98 users

The most recent information is provided in “Troubleshooting” in the Readme_j.htm file found in
the WinMe_98 folder (within UM-550 or UM-880) on the CD-ROM. Refer to the appropriate
section.
• Can’t install/uninstall the driver
• Can’t select the UM-550/880 device
• Can’t playback/record
• Problems during playback, such as interrupted notes or omitted notes
Windows XP/2000 users

The most recent information is provided in “Troubleshooting” in the Readme_j.htm file found in
the WinXP_2k folder (within UM-550 or UM-880) on the CD-ROM. Refer to the appropriate
section.
• Can’t t install/uninstall/use the driver
• Can’t select the UM-880 device
• Can’t play back/record
• Part of the playback is wrong: e.g., notes are broken off prematurely, or some notes are lost
• The “Digital signature was not found” or “Hardware installation” dialog box is displayed
• You are asked for the driver file even though it has already been installed
• Can’t use two or more units simultaneously
• Other
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Troubleshooting
Macintosh users
An error dialog box is displayed
● Has the UM-550/880 driver been installed?
If you connect the UM-550/880 to your computer before installing the UM-550/880 driver, an error
dialog box will appear.
If the dialog box indicates “The software needed to use the USB device “Unknown Device” cannot
be found. Please refer to the device documentation to install the necessary software”, you should
click [OK].
If the dialog box indicates “Software needed for the USB device “Unnamed Device” is not
available. Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?”, you should click [Cancel].
After closing the dialog box, install the UM-550/880 driver as described in OMS settings (p. 31), or
FreeMIDI settings (p. 35).
Can’t install the USB MIDI driver

● Have you exited all other software?
You must exit all currently running software.
● Is OMS or FreeMIDI installed?

If OMS or FreeMIDI are not installed, it will not be possible to install the USB MIDI driver. You
must first install OMS or FreeMIDI. For details on OMS, refer to “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf” (on-line
manual) found in the “OMS 2.3.8E” folder within the “OMS” folder on the CD-ROM.
Can’t make USB connections correctly

● Has the UM-550/880 been detected correctly?
• Disconnect the USB cable, and then re-connect it.
• If another USB device is connected, try connecting only the UM-550/880.
• It is possible that the computer did not correctly detect or initialize the UM-550/880. Try
restarting your Macintosh with the USB cable left connected to the UM-550/880. If it is still
not detected, shut down the Macintosh and turn it off. Then turn on the power of the
Macintosh once again and restart.
• The UM-550/880 will not be recognized from the USB connector of the Macintosh
keyboard. Re-connect it to the USB connector of the computer itself.
The Macintosh hangs up (freezes)

● The Macintosh may hang up if you connect/disconnect the USB cable or operate the
USB select switch while a MIDI application is running.
Do not connect/disconnect the USB cable or operate the USB select switch while a MIDI application
is running.
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Troubleshooting
No sound
● Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, and audio cables connected correctly?
Connect the cables correctly.
● Are the volumes turned up for your sound generator, audio devices, and application?
Check each of the volume settings.
● Are the patching settings correct?

If the patching settings are incorrect, MIDI data will not be transmitted or received correctly. Press
the [PATCH] button to check the current patching settings. (-> Specifying the MIDI input/output
destinations (PATCH) (p. 37))
● Is the MIDI output from your sequencer assigned to a composite port?

If the MIDI output port of your sequencer is assigned to a composite port (such as the UM-550/
880), no sounds will be output from the UM-550/880’s MIDI output connectors. When specifying
the MIDI output port on your sequencer, you must select individual MIDI ports (such as Port 1).
For details on MIDI output port settings for your sequencer, refer to the manual for your sequencer.
● Is your sound module set correctly?

Read the owner’s manual for your sound module, and make the correct settings.
Tempo is irregular/Data cannot be transmitted/received correctly

● It is possible that the data volume of the Merge port is exceeding the rated value.
It is possible that the total amount of MIDI data is exceeding the rated value (31.25 kbps). Ensure
that the total amount does not exceed the rated value, either by reducing the number of input ports
that are being merged, or by reducing the amount of MIDI data that is being transmitted.
The UM-550/880 does not recover correctly from Sleep mode

● If your Macintosh enters Sleep mode, exit the software, and then restart it.
We recommend that you set the Energy Saver Control Panel so that the computer does not enter
Sleep mode.
Notes are sounded in duplicate

● Is the Local Control setting of your MIDI device turned on?
If you are using a MIDI keyboard with a built-in sound generator, notes may be sounded in
duplicate if the Local Control setting is on. Turn off the Local Control setting of your MIDI device.
● Notes may be sounded in duplicate for certain patching settings.

Check the patch and Merge Port settings to see whether the USB/MIDI input is sending the same
data to a MIDI OUT connector.
If the Soft Thru setting of your sequencer is turned on, notes may be sounded in duplicate. If so,
turn off the Soft Thru setting of your sequencer.
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Appendices
Using multiple UM-550/880 units
You can use up to four UM-550/880 units together. Depending on your system, it may not be
possible to use two or more units simultaneously due to the limitations of CPU processing power,
hard disk, memory, or application performance.
■ Note of the Connecting Multiple UM-550/880 Units

When connecting multiple UM-550/880 units, the order of the MIDI device is assigned in the order
(connection order) in which the computer recognized each UM-550/880 unit at the time of turning
on the power of your computer or restarting the computer. Therefore, the order of the MIDI device
may be changed when you restart the computer.
In order to change the order of the MIDI device assigned to each UM-550/880, disconnect the USB
cables connected to all UM-550/880 units (from the computer or USB hub). Then connect the UM-
550/880 that you want to be the first unit to the USB connector that had been connected to the UM-
550/880 previously recognized as the first unit. Make connections in the same way for the second
and subsequent units.
■ Windows Users
If you use multiple UM-550/880 units, device numbers will be added to the beginning of the device
name to indicate the order (connection order) in which the computer recognized each UM-550/880
unit.
fig.6-1
*This is the same for the UM-880.

1:EDIROL UM-550 MIDI 1 1: EDIROL UM-880 MIDI 1
: 1: EDIROL UM-880 MIDI 3
:
2: EDIROL UM-880 MIDI 1
2:EDIROL UM-550 MIDI 3 :
: 3: EDIROL UM-880 MIDI 1
3:EDIROL UM-550 MIDI 1 :
:

:
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Appendices
■ OMS Users on Macintosh

If you connect multiple UM-550/880 units and make OMS settings ,multiple “EDIROL UM-550/
880” items will appear , as shown in the illustration. Simply click [OK], and follow the procedure
to check all of the ports.
fig.6-2
#2
#3
#4
■ FreeMIDI Users on Macintosh

If you connect multiple UM-550/880 units and make FreeMIDI settings, multiple “UM-550/880
Port” items will appear, as shown in the illustration. Check all of them, and click [OK]. Then follow
the procedure to continue making settings.
fig.6-3
Modem
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Appendices
Block Diagram
UM-550
fig.550diagram
■ SETUP mode ■ UTILITY mode

Button Function Button Function
INPUT 1 BULK DUMP INPUT 1 MIDI OUT PREVIEW
INPUT 2 CONTROL PORT SET INPUT 2 MIDI CABLE CHECK
INPUT 3 POWER ON CONDITION INPUT 3 MIDI EVENT FILTER 1
INPUT 4 PATCH CLEAR INPUT 4 MIDI EVENT FILTER 2
INPUT 5 FACTORY PRESET
MIDI EVENT FILTER 1
BULK DUMP Button Function
Button Function OUTPUT 1 NOTE ON/NOTE OFF
OUTPUT 1 CURRENT PATCH OUTPUT 2 POLYPHONIC KEY PRESSURE
OUTPUT 5 ALL PATCH OUTPUT 3 CONTROL CHANGE
OUTPUT 4 PROGRAM CHANGE
POWER ON CONDITION
Button Function MIDI EVENT FILTER 2
OUTPUT 1 EDIROL ORIGINAL USB DRIVER Button Function
OUTPUT 2 GENERIC USB DRIVER OUTPUT 1 CHANNEL PRESSURE
OUTPUT 4 RESUME CURRENT PATCH OUTPUT 2 PITCH BEND
OUTPUT 5 NOT RESUME CURRENT PATCH OUTPUT 3 REALTIME/COMMON MESSAGE
OUTPUT 4 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
PATCH CLEAR
Button Function
OUTPUT 1 CURRENT PATCH
OUTPUT 5 ALL PATCH
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Appendices
UM-880
fig.880diagram
■ SETUP mode ■ UTILITY mode

Button Function Button Function
INPUT 1 USB Tx INPUT 1 MIDI OUT PREVIEW
INPUT 2 BULK DUMP(CURRENT PATCH) INPUT 2 MIDI CABLE CHECK
INPUT 3 BULK DUMP(ALL PATCH) INPUT 3 MIDI EVENT FILTER
INPUT 4 CONTROL PORT SET
INPUT 5 POWER ON CONDITION MIDI EVENT FILTER
INPUT 6 PATCH CLEAR(CURRENT) Button Function
INPUT 7 PATCH CLEAR(ALL) OUTPUT 1 NOTE ON/NOTE OFF
INPUT 8 FACTORY PRESET OUTPUT 2 POLYPHONIC KEY PRESSURE
OUTPUT 3 CONTROL CHANGE
POWER ON CONDITION OUTPUT 4 PROGRAM CHANGE
Button Function OUTPUT 5 CHANNEL PRESSURE
OUTPUT 1 EDIROL ORIGINAL USB DRIVER OUTPUT 6 PITCH BEND
OUTPUT 2 GENERIC USB DRIVER OUTPUT 7 REALTIME/COMMON MESSAGE
OUTPUT 5 RESUME CURRENT PATCH OUTPUT 8 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
OUTPUT 6 NOT RESUME CURRENT PATCH
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Appendices
UM-550/880 error message list

fig.6-4
1. When an exclusive message is received

If one of the following errors occurs when the control port receives an
exclusive message, the indicators that are shaded in the diagram at right
will blink.
• Check Sum Error
• SysEx Format Error
• Value overflow Error
fig.6-5
2. When the total amount of data exceeds the limit

When the total amount of data being sent to the Merge Port exceeds the
limit of the MIDI specification (31.25 kbps), the indicators of the buttons
that are shaded in the diagram at right will blink.
fig.6-6
3. When the data at a MIDI input port exceeds the rated amount
If the data at a MIDI input port exceeds the rated amount, the indicators
that are shaded in the diagram at right will blink.
* The error indication will cease when you press any other button.
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Appendices
Attaching the rack-mount adaptor
fig.um550
1. Remove three screws (on each side)

from the right and left panels of the
UM-550.
2. Using the screws you removed in

step 1, attach the rack-mount
brackets to the UM-550.
* You must use the screws that you

removed. Do not use any other screws.
Attaching the desk-stand mount
fig.um550
fig.cushion
1. Remove three screws from the right

panel of the UM-550.
2. Affix the cushion set (stickers) to the

locations shown in the diagram at
right.
Cushion set (stickers)
3. Using the screws you removed in

step 1, attach the desk-stand mount
to the UM-550.
* You must use the screws that you
removed. Do not use any other screws.
When standing the UM-550 on its

side, make sure to position it so the
power switch is at the bottom.
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MIDI Implementation
1. Receive data Byte

F0H
Explanation
Exclusive status
■Channel Voice Messages 41H ID number (Roland)
10H Device ID
● Patch Change / Midi Control Port or USB Control Port
00H Model ID MSB
Status 2nd byte
mdl Model ID LSB (UM-550: 54H, UM-880: 49H)
CFH ppH
12H Command ID (DT1)
pp = memory number: 01H – 08H (Memory 1 - Memory 8) aaH Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the transmitted
data
* Used to switch patches. bbH Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the transmitted
* When using Patch Change or system exclusive to change the current patch, the data
UM-880 will require up to 200 milliseconds of processing time in order to ccH Data: the actual data to be transmitted. Multiple bytes of
process the changes. When changing the current patch of the UM-880 from a data are transmitted starting from the address.
sequencer, please allow an interval of 200 ms or more before the next data. : :
■System Exclusive Message sum Checksum
F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive)
●Data transmission
The UM-880 can use Exclusive messages to transmit internal settings to other devices. * The amount of data that can be transmitted at one time depends on the type of
There are two types of Exclusive data transmission; Individual Parameter data, and data can be received only from the specified starting address and size.
Transmission (p. 68) in which single parameters are transmitted one by one, and Refer to the Address and Size given in Individual Parameter Transmission (p.
Bulk Dump Transmission (p. 70) in which a large amount of data is transmitted at 68)
once. * Data larger than 128 bytes must be divided into packets of 128 bytes or less. If
“Data Set 1” is transmitted successively, there must be an interval of at least 40
❍Request data 1 RQ1 (11H) ms between packets.
This message requests the other device to send data. The Address and Size * Regarding the checksum, please refer to Section 5 (p.72)
determine the type and amount of data to be sent. There are two types of request; ❍Bulk Dump Format
Individual Parameter Request which requests data for an individual parameter, Internal parameters of the UM-880 will be transmitted and received.
and Bulk Dump Request which requests a large amount of data at once. In either
case, the “Data Request 1 (RQ1)” message format is used, and the Address and Size Status Data byte Status
included in the message determine the type and amount of data that is desired. F0H 41H, 10H, 00H, mdl, 12H, 0AH, 00H, Data0,...,Data24, sum F7H
For Individual Parameter Request, Individual Parameter Transmission (p. 68)
Byte Explanation
For Bulk Dump Request, refer to Bulk Dump (p. 70)
F0H Exclusive status
When a Data Request message is received, if the device is ready to transmit data
41H ID number (Roland)
and if the address and size are appropriate, the requested data will be transmitted
10H Device ID
as a “Data Set 1 (DT1)” message. If not, nothing will be transmitted.
00H Model ID MSB
Status Data byte Status
F0H 41H, 10H, 00H, Model, 11H, 0AH, 00H, 00H, ssH, sum F7H
0AH Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the transmitted
Byte Explanation data
F0H Exclusive status 00H Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the transmitted
41H ID number (Roland) data
10H Device ID Data0
00H Model ID MSB : :
mdl Model ID LSB (UM-550: 54H, UM-880: 49H) Data24
11H Command ID (RQ1) sum Checksum
0AH Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the requested F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive)
data
00H Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the requested * The data of the region specified by Data 0 is transmitted in succession from
data Data 1 through Data 24. For details, refer to p. 70.
00H Size MSB 2. Transmit data
ssH Size LSB
sum Checksum
■Channel Voice Messages
F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive) ●Note off
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
* The amount of data that can be transmitted at one time will depend on the type
8nH kkH 40H
of data, and data must be requested using a specific starting address and size.
Refer to the Address and Size listed in Individual Parameter Transmission (p.
n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
68)
aa = note number: 00H – 7FH (0 – 127)
* Regarding the checksum, please refer to Section 5 (p. 72)
❍Data set 1 DT1 (12H) * Transmitted when Panic is executed.
This is the message that actually performs data transmission, and is used when you * Transmitted for all channels and all notes (00H--7FH).
wish to transmit the data. * A total of 16 channels x 128 notes = 1970 note-off messages will be transmitted.

●Note off (A4)
F0H 41H, 10H, 00H, mdl, 12H, aaH, bbH, ccH, sum F7H Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
80H 45H 40H
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* Transmitted during Preview. F0H Exclusive status

●Note on 41H ID number (Roland)
10H Device ID
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
00H Model ID MSB
90H 45H 64H
* Transmitted during Preview. 12H Command ID (DT1)
■Channel Mode Messages aaH Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the transmitted
data
●All Sounds Off (Controller number 120) bbH Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the transmitted
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte data
BnH 78H 00H ccH Data: the actual data to be transmitted. Multiple bytes of
data are transmitted starting from the address.
n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) : :
sum Checksum
* When this message is received, all currently sounding notes on the
F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive)
corresponding channel will be turned off immediately.
●Reset All Controllers (Controller number 121) * The amount of data that can be transmitted at one time depends on the type of
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte data, and data can be received only from the specified starting address and size.
BnH 79H 00H Refer to the Address and Size given in Individual Parameter Transmission (p.
68)
n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) * Data larger than 128 bytes must be divided into packets of 128 bytes or less. If
“Data Set 1” is transmitted successively, there must be an interval of at least 40
* Transmitted when changing patches and when Panic is executed.
ms between packets.
* When this message is received, the following controllers will be set to their reset
* Regarding the checksum, please refer to Section 5 (p.72)
values.
❍Bulk Dump Format
Controller Reset value
Pitch Bend Change +/-0 (center)
F0H 41H, 10H, 00H, mdl, 12H, 0AH, 00H, Data0,...,Data24, sum F7H
Polyphonic Key Pressure 0 (off)
Channel Pressure 0 (off)
Byte Explanation
Modulation 0 (off)
F0H Exclusive status
Expression 127 (max)
41H ID number (Roland)
Hold 1 0 (off)
10H Device ID
Portamento 0 (off)
00H Model ID MSB
Sostenuto 0 (off)
Soft 0 (off)
RPN unset; previously set data will not change
0AH Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the transmitted
NRPN unset; previously set data will not change
data
00H Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the transmitted
●All Notes Off (Controller number 123) data
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Data0
BnH 7BH 00H : :
Data24
n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
sum Checksum
* Transmitted when changing patches and when Panic is executed. F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive)
* When All Notes Off is received, all notes on the corresponding channel will be
* The data of the region specified by Data 0 is transmitted in succession from
turned off. However, if Hold 1 or Sostenuto is ON, the sound will be continued
Data 1 through Data 24.
until these are turned off.
■System Realtime Message 3. Individual Parameter Transmission
●Timing Clock (UM-550: Model ID=54H, UM-880: Model ID=49H)
Status Individual Parameter Transmission transmits data (or requests data) for one
F8H parameter as one Exclusive message (one packet of “F0 ..... F7”).
In Individual Parameter Transmission, you must use the Address and Size listed in
* Transmitted when checking a cable.
the following “Parameter Address Map”.
* Transmitted continuously to MIDI OUT 1/2.
●Active Sensing ■Address Block map
Status An outlined address map of the Individual Parameter Transmission is as follows;
FEH
Address(H) Block
* Transmitted constantly at intervals of approximately 250 ms. 00 00

Current Patch
01 00
❍Data set 1 DT1 (12H) Memory 1
This is the message that actually performs data transmission, and is used when you 02 00
Memory 2
wish to transmit the data.
:
08 00
F0H 41H, 10H, 00H, mdl, 12H, aaH, bbH, ccH, sum F7H Memory 8
09 00
Byte Explanation System Setup
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■Parameter address map
This map lists the addresses, areas whose data can be specified, parameters (data types), and explanations that apply when the exclusive messages "Data request 1" and "Data
set 1" are used to transmit data.
●Data set parameter

Address(H) Data(H) Parameter Explanation
00 00 00 CURRENT MIDI OUT1 PATCH NO ASSIGN

00 00 01 CURRENT MIDI OUT1 PATCH MIDI IN 1
: : : :
00 00 08 CURRENT MIDI OUT1 PATCH MIDI IN 8
00 00 09 CURRENT MIDI OUT1 PATCH USB IN 1
: : : :
00 00 10 CURRENT MIDI OUT1 PATCH USB IN 8
00 00 11 CURRENT MIDI OUT1 PATCH MERGE
00 01 00 CURRENT MIDI OUT2 PATCH NO ASSIGN
: : : :
00 07 11 CURRENT MIDI OUT8 PATCH MERGE
00 08 00 CURRENT USB 1 MERGE ENABLE MERGE DISABLE
00 08 01 CURRENT USB 1 MERGE ENABLE MERGE ENABLE
00 09 00 CURRENT USB 2 MERGE ENABLE MERGE DISABLE
: : : :
00 0F 01 CURRENT USB 8 MERGE ENABLE MERGE ENABLE
00 10 00 CURRENT MIDI IN 1 MERGE ENABLE MERGE DISABLE
00 10 01 CURRENT MIDI IN 1 MERGE ENABLE MERGE ENABLE
00 11 00 CURRENT MIDI IN 2 MERGE ENABLE MERGE DISABLE
: : : :
00 17 01 CURRENT MIDI IN 8 MERGE ENABLE MERGE ENABLE
01 00 00 MEMORY 1 MIDI OUT1 PATCH NO ASSIGN
: : : :
01 17 01 MEMORY 1 MIDI IN 8 MERGE ENABLE MERGE ENABLE
02 00 00 MEMORY 2 MIDI OUT1 PATCH NO ASSIGN
: : : :
08 17 01 MEMORY 8 MIDI IN 8 MERGE ENABLE MERGE ENABLE
09 00 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE NOTE FILTER DISABLE
09 00 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE NOTE FILTER ENABLE
09 01 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Ax FILTER DISABLE
09 01 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Ax FILTER ENABLE
09 02 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Bx FILTER DISABLE
09 02 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Bx FILTER ENABLE
09 03 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Cx FILTER DISABLE
09 03 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Cx FILTER ENABLE
09 04 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Dx FILTER DISABLE
09 04 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Dx FILTER ENABLE
09 05 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Ex FILTER DISABLE
09 05 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE Ex FILTER ENABLE
09 06 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE SYS REAL/SYS COM FILTER DISABLE
09 06 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE SYS REAL/SYS COM FILTER ENABLE
09 07 00 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE SYS EX FILTER DISABLE
09 07 01 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER ENABLE SYS EX FILTER ENABLE
09 08 00 SYSTEM USB Tx1 ENABLE Tx DISABLE
09 08 01 SYSTEM USB Tx1 DISABLE Tx ENABLE
09 09 00 SYSTEM USB Tx2 ENABLE Tx DISABLE
: : : :
09 0F 01 SYSTEM USB Tx8 DISABLE Tx ENABLE
09 10 00 SYSTEM MIDI CNT PORT NO ASSIGN
09 10 01 SYSTEM MIDI CNT PORT MIDI IN/OUT 1
: : : :
09 10 08 SYSTEM MIDI CNT PORT MIDI IN/OUT 8
09 11 00 SYSTEM USB DRIVER SEL GENERIC
09 11 01 SYSTEM USB DRIVER SEL ORIGINAL
09 12 00 SYSTEM CURRENT RESUME SEL DO NOT RESUME CURRENT
09 12 01 SYSTEM CURRENT RESUME SEL RESUME CURRENT
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4. Bulk Dump
By using Bulk Dump, a large amount of data can be transferred at once. This is used to store settings for an entire device onto a computer or sequencer. In order to make the
UM-880 transmit a bulk dump, send it the bulk dump request messages listed below. Bulk dump requests use the Data Request 1 (RQ1) format, but unlike the case when
transmitting individual parameters, the "size" in the request message does not specify the data size, but rather is used to specify the contents of the data. For the actual
contents of the data corresponding to each size, refer to the "Parameter Dump" section.
When the UM-880 receives a bulk dump request, it will transmit a bulk dump in the format described below.
■Parameter dump
❍Parameter dump request
This is a command that requests a set of parameter data, and uses “Data Request 1 (RQ1)” format. The Size specifies the requested data contents.
Address(H) Size(H) Parameter
0A 00 00 00 CURRENT BULK DUMP

0A 00 00 01 MEMORY1 BULK DUMP
0A 00 00 06 MEMORY6 BULK DUMP * The most complete reproducibility
0A 00 00 07 MEMORY7 BULK DUMP will be achieved by using
0A 00 00 08 MEMORY8 BULK DUMP CURRENT & ALL PATCH &
0A 00 00 09 SYSTEM BULK DUMP SYSTEM BULK DUMP (0A 00 00
0A 00 00 0A ALL PATCH BULK DUMP 0B).
0A 00 00 0B CURRENT & ALL PATCH & SYSTEM BULK DUMP
<Example>
Dump request for all parameters (UM-550) : F0 41 10 00 54 11 0A 00 00 0B 6B F7
Dump request for all parameters (UM-880) : F0 41 10 00 49 11 0A 00 00 0B 6B F7
●Bulk dump format parameters

Data 0 Data Line (1-24) Description Data 0 Data Line (1-24) Description
(Bulk Address) (Bulk Address)
Connection of Data 1 :
MIDI OUT MIDI Filter Enable NOTE
00H : No Assign Data 2 :
00H : Current Data 1 : MIDI OUT 1 Patch 01H : MIDI IN 1 MIDI Filter Enable Ax
| |
01H : Memory 1 Data 8 : MIDI OUT 8 Patch 08H : MIDI IN 8 Data 3 :
| 09H : USB IN 1 MIDI Filter Enable Bx
08H : Memory 8 | Data 4 :
10H : USB IN 8 MIDI Filter Enable Cx
* "Current" is the 11H : Merge 09H : MIDI Filter Enable
Data 5 :
current patch Data 9 : USB 1 Merge Enable USB# Merge Enable System 00H : Filter Disable
MIDI Filter Enable Dx
data | 00H : Merge Disable 01H : Filter Enable
Data 16 : USB 8 Merge Enalbe 01H : Merge Enable Data 6 :
* "Memory" is the MIDI Filter Enable Ex
patch data Data 17 : MIDI IN 1 Merge MIDI IN# Merge Enable
Enable 00H : Merge Disable Data 7 :
stored in the MIDI Filter Enable SysReal/
| 01H : Merge Enable
UM-880 Data 24 : MIDI IN 8 Merge SysCom
Enalbe Data 8 :
MIDI Filter Enable SysEx
* When data dumped by the UM-880 is loaded back into the UM-880, be Data 9 : USB Tx1 Enable USB Tx Enable
aware that if the packets are transmitted in a different order, or if the time | 00H : USB Tx Disable
Data 16 : USB Tx8 Enable
interval between packets is different, or if other messages are inserted 01H : USB Tx Enalbe
between packets, the data may fail to be recognized correctly. MIDI Control Port
Data 17 : 00H : No Assign
MIDI Cnt Port 01H - 08H :
MIDI IN/OUT 1 -8
Data 18 : USB Driver Select
USB Driver Sel 00H : Generic
01H : Original
Data 19 : Currnet Resume Select
Current Resume Sel 00H : Do Not Resume Current
01H : Resume Current
Data 20 - Data 24 Reserved
00H :
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5. Supplementary material Since from the preceding table, 0 = 00H, 4 = 04H, 14 = 0EH, 10 = 0AH, the result is:
00 04 0E 0AH.
●Decimal and Hexadecimal table
(An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.)
In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of Exclusive messages,

●Examples of actual MIDI messages
etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits. <Example 1> 92 3E 5F
The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers. 9n is the Note-on status, and n is the MIDI channel number. Since 2H = 2, 3EH = 62,
fig.11-22e and 5FH = 95, this is a Note-on message with MIDI CH = 3, note number 62 (note
name is D4), and velocity 95.
Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex.
<Example 2> CE 49
0 00H 32 20H 64 40H 96 60H CnH is the Program Change status, and n is the MIDI channel number. Since EH =
1 01H 33 21H 65 41H 97 61H 14 and 49H = 73, this is a Program Change message with MIDI CH = 15, program
2 02H 34 22H 66 42H 98 62H number 74 (Flute in GS).
3 03H 35 23H 67 43H 99 63H
4 04H 36 24H 68 44H 100 64H
5 05H 37 25H 69 45H 101 65H <Example 3> EA 00 28
6 06H 38 26H 70 46H 102 66H EnH is the Pitch Bend Change status, and n is the MIDI channel number. The 2nd
7 07H 39 27H 71 47H 103 67H byte (00H = 0) is the LSB and the 3rd byte (28H = 40) is the MSB, but Pitch Bend
8 08H 40 28H 72 48H 104 68H Value is a signed number in which 40 00H (= 64 x 12+80 = 8192) is 0, so this Pitch
9 09H 41 29H 73 49H 105 69H
10 0AH 42 2AH 74 4AH 106 6AH Bend Value is
11 0BH 43 2BH 75 4BH 107 6BH 28 00H - 40 00H = 40 x 12+80 - (64 x 12+80) = 5120 - 8192 = -3072
12 0CH 44 2CH 76 4CH 108 6CH
13 0DH 45 2DH 77 4DH 109 6DH If the Pitch Bend Sensitivity is set to 2 semitones, -8192 (00 00H) will cause the pitch
14 0EH 46 2EH 78 4EH 110 6EH to change -200 cents, so in this case -200 x (-3072) ÷ (-8192) = -75 cents of Pitch Bend
15 0FH 47 2FH 79 4FH 111 6FH
16 10H 48 30H 80 50H 112 70H is being applied to MIDI channel 11.
17 11H 49 31H 81 51H 113 71H
18 12H 50 32H 82 52H 114 72H <Example 4> B3 64 00 65 00 06 0C 26 00 64 7F 65 7F
19 13H 51 33H 83 53H 115 73H BnH is the Control Change status, and n is the MIDI channel number. For Control
20 14H 52 34H 84 54H 116 74H Changes, the 2nd byte is the control number, and the 3rd byte is the value. In a case
21 15H 53 35H 85 55H 117 75H
22 16H 54 36H 86 56H 118 76H in which two or more messages consecutive messages have the same status, MIDI
23 17H 55 37H 87 57H 119 77H has a provision called “running status” which allows the status byte of the second
24 18H 56 38H 88 58H 120 78H and following messages to be omitted. Thus, the above messages have the
25 19H 57 39H 89 59H 121 79H
26 1AH 58 3AH 90 5AH 122 7AH following meaning.
27 1BH 59 3BH 91 5BH 123 7BH
28 1CH 60 3CH 92 5CH 124 7CH B3 64 00 MIDI ch.4, lower byte of RPN parameter number:00H
29 1DH 61 3DH 93 5DH 125 7DH (B3) 65 00 (MIDI ch.4) upper byte of RPN parameter number:00H
30 1EH 62 3EH 94 5EH 126 7EH (B3) 06 0C (MIDI ch.4) upper byte of parameter value:0CH
31 1FH 63 3FH 95 5FH 127 7FH
(B3) 26 00 (MIDI ch.4) lower byte of parameter value:00H
(B3) 64 7F (MIDI ch.4) lower byte of RPN parameter number:7FH
* Decimal values such as MIDI channel, bank select, and program change are
(B3) 65 7F (MIDI ch.4) upper byte of RPN parameter number:7FH
listed as one greater than the values given in the above table.
* A 7-bit byte can express data in the range of 128 steps. For data where greater In other words, the above messages specify a value of 0C 00H for RPN parameter
precision is required, we must use two or more bytes. For example, two number 00 00H on MIDI channel 4, and then set the RPN parameter number to 7F
hexadecimal numbers aa bbH expressing two 7-bit bytes would indicate a value 7FH.
of aa x 128+bb.
* In the case of values which have a +/- sign, 00H = -64, 40H = +/-0, and 7FH = RPN parameter number 00 00H is Pitch Bend Sensitivity, and the MSB of the value
+63, so that the decimal expression would be 64 less than the value given in the indicates semitone units, so a value of 0CH = 12 sets the maximum pitch bend
above chart. In the case of two types, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00H = +/-0, and 7F 7FH range to +/-12 semitones (1 octave). (On GS sound generators the LSB of Pitch
= +8191. For example, if aa bbH were expressed as decimal, this would be aa Bend Sensitivity is ignored, but the LSB should be transmitted anyway (with a
bbH - 40 00H = aa x 128+bb - 64 x 128. value of 0) so that operation will be correct on any device.)
* Data marked “Use nibbled data” is expressed in hexadecimal in 4-bit units. A
Once the parameter number has been specified for RPN or NRPN, all Data Entry
value expressed as a 2-byte nibble 0a 0bH has the value of a x 16+b.
messages transmitted on that same channel will be valid, so after the desired value
<Example 1> What is the decimal expression of 5AH ? has been transmitted, it is a good idea to set the parameter number to 7F 7FH to
From the preceding table, 5AH = 90 prevent accidents. This is the reason for the (B3) 64 7F (B3) 65 7F at the end.
<Example 2> What is the decimal expression of the value 12 34H given as It is not desirable for performance data (such as Standard MIDI File data) to contain
hexadecimal for each 7 bits? many events with running status as given in <Example 4>. This is because if
From the preceding table, since 12H = 18 and 34H = 52 playback is halted during the song and then rewound or fast-forwarded, the
18 x 128+52 = 2356 sequencer may not be able to transmit the correct status, and the sound generator
will then misinterpret the data. Take care to give each event its own status.
<Example 3> What is the decimal expression of the nibbled value 0A 03 09 0D ?
From the preceding table, since 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, 0DH = 13 It is also necessary that the RPN or NRPN parameter number setting and the value
((10 x 16+3) x 16+9) x 16+13 = 41885 setting be done in the proper order. On some sequencers, events occurring in the
same (or consecutive) clock may be transmitted in an order different than the order
<Example 4> What is the nibbled expression of the decimal value 1258? in which they were received. For this reason it is a good idea to slightly skew the
time of each event (about 1 tick for TPQN = 96, and about 5 ticks for TPQN = 480).
16) 1258
16) 78 ... 10 * TPQN: Ticks Per Quarter Note
16) 4 ... 14
0 ... 4
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●Example of an Exclusive message and calculating

a checksum
Roland Exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) are transmitted with a checksum at the end
(before F7) to make sure that the message was correctly received. The value of the
checksum is determined by the address and data (or size) of the transmitted
Exclusive message.
❍How to calculate the checksum (hexadecimal numbers are

indicated by “H”)
The checksum is a value derived by adding the address, size, and checksum itself
and inverting the lower 7 bits.
Here's an example of how the checksum is calculated. We will assume that in the
Exclusive message we are transmitting, the address is aa bb ccH and the data or
size is dd ee ffH.
aa+bb+cc+dd+ee+ff = sum
sum ÷ 128 = quotient ... remainder
128 - remainder = checksum
<Example 1> Set the UM-550's Memory 3 USB 1 Merge setting to "Enable"
According to the Parameter address map (p. 69), the address for Memory 3 USB 1
Merge is 03 08H, and for Enable the value of the parameter should be 01H. Thus,
F0 41 10 00 54 12 03 08 02
F7
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) address data checksum (7)
(1) Exclusive Status, (2) ID (Roland), (3) Device ID (17),

(4) Model ID MSB, (5) Model ID LSB, (6) Command ID (DT1),
(7) End of Exclusive
Next, we calculate the checksum.
03H+08H+01H = 3 + 8 + 1 = 12 (sum)
12 (sum) ÷ 128 = 0 (quotient) ... 12 (remainder)
checksum = 128 - 12 (remainder) = 126 = 74H
This means that F0 41 10 00 54 12 03 08 02 74 F7 is the message we transmit.
<Example 2> UM:880: Request data transmission for memory 7

According to the Parameter address map (p. 69), the address is 0A 00H and the
size is 00 07H. Thus,
F0 41 10 00 49 11 0A 00 00 07 ?? F7
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) address data checksum (7)
(1) Exclusive Status, (2) ID (Roland), (3) Device ID (17),

(4) Model ID MSB, (5) Model ID LSB (6) Command ID(RQ1),
(7) End of Exclusive
Next we calculate the checksum.
0AH + 00H + 00H + 07H = 10 + 0 + 0 + 7 = 17 (sum)

17 (sum) ÷ 128 = 0 (quotient) ... 17 (remainder)
checksum = 128 - 17 (remainder) = 111 = 6FH
This means that F0 41 10 00 49 11 0A 00 00 07 6F F7 is the message we transmit.
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USB MIDI INTERFACE Date : Sep. 10, 2001

Model UM-550/880 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00
Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Basic Default X 1–16, OFF Remembered even while

Channel Changed X 1–16, OFF the power is turned off.
Default X Mode 3
Mode Messages X X
Altered **************
Note O 0–127
Number : True Voice ************** 0–127
Note On O *1 (45H) X
Velocity Note Off O X
After Key's O *1 (90 v=64H) X

Touch Channel's O *1 (8nH v=40H) X
Pitch Bend X X
0-120 O X
121 *2 *3 X
Control
Change
Program X 0-7
Change : True Number ************** 0–7
System Exclusive O O
: Song Position X X
System
: Song Select X X
Common
: Tune Request X X
System : Clock O *4 X
Real Time : Commands X X
: All Sound Off *2 *3 (78H) X

Aux : Reset All Controllers *2 *3 (79H) X
: Local On/Off X X
Messages : All Notes Off *2 *3 (7BH) X
: Active Sensing O X
: System Reset X X
Notes * 1 When PREVIEW is transmitted. * 4 CABLE CHECK

* 2 When PANIC is transmitted.
* 3 If connection is broken.
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO O : Yes
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO X : No
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Specifications
USB MIDI Interface / MIDI PATCHER:
UM-550: UM-880:
Connectors Connectors
MIDI connectors (In: 5, Out: 5) MIDI connectors (In: 8, Out: 8)
USB connector (Rear, USB TYPE B) USB connector (Front / Rear, USB TYPE B)
Power Supply Power Supply
DC 9 V (AC adaptor) AC117, 230 or 240V
Current Draw Power Consumption
350 mA 8W
Dimensions Dimensions
11-1/16 (W) x 9-5/8 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches 19 (W) x 8 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches
280 (W) x 244.5 (D) x 46 (H) mm 482 (W) x 201.8 (D) x 44 (H) mm
Weight Weight
1.5 kg /3 l bs 5 oz 2.4 kg / 5 lbs 5 oz
Accessories Accessories
CD-ROM CD-ROM
Owner’s manual Owner’s manual
Function list Function list
AC adaptor Power cable
USB cable USB cable
Rack-mount adaptor
Desk-stand mount
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change
without prior notice.
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For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name : UM-550/880
Type of Equipment : USB MIDI Interface
Responsible Party : Edirol Corporation North America
Address : 425 Sequoia Drive, Suite 114, Bellingham, WA 98226
Telephone : (360) 594-4276
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When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor
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(Westerlo) BELGIUM 107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA Badie Studio & Stores
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Co.,Ltd. TEL: (0)9 68 24 020 TEL: (061) 927-8383
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Co.,Ltd. GERMANY 295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE
32 Shaddock Street, Mount Eden, Pasaji No:74/20
(BEIJING OFFICE) TEL: (040) 52 60090 TEL: (03131) 414-40 Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
10F. No.18 Anhuaxili TEL: (0212) 2499324
TEL: (09) 3098 715
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CHINA
STOLLAS S.A. Roland (U.K.) Ltd. U.A.E.
TEL: (010) 6426-5050
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155, New National Road Enterprise Park, SWANSEA Instruments Co. L.L.C.
HONG KONG AMERICA Patras 26442, GREECE SA7 9FJ, Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
TEL: 2610 435400 UNITED KINGDOM No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
TEL: (01792) 702701 TEL: (04) 3360715
Service Division ARGENTINA
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Wan, New Territories, Av.Santa Fe 2055
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TEL: 2415 0911 ARGENTINA
TEL: (011) 4508-2700
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Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the UM-550/880.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For the U.K.

5-in/5-out or 8-in/8-out USB MIDI interface

Hardware-based MIDI Patcher functionality

HDMR (Hardware Direct MIDI Routing)

High-speed transmission of MIDI data

FPT (Fast Processing Technology for MIDI transmission)

Store up to five/eight different patches

Easy connection to your computer via USB cable

●USB MIDI Interface

●Owner’s Manual (this document)

1. USB connector (front)

2. USB select switch

4. MIDI OUT connectors

5. MIDI INDI button

8. PATCH LOAD button

9. PATCH SAVE button

10. UTILITY button

11. INPUT buttons/indicators

12. OUTPUT buttons/indicators

13. USB/MIDI select button

14. USB indicator

15. Power switch

16.AC adaptor jack

17. Grounding terminal

18. MIDI OUT connectors

19. MIDI IN connectors

20. USB connector (rear)

The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn

1 With the UM-550 disconnected, start up Windows.

2 Open the System Properties dialog box.

3 Open the Driver Signing

4 Make sure that “What action do

5 Close the System Properties dialog box.

6 Exit all currently running software (applications).

7 Prepare the CD-ROM.

8 Open the “Run...” dialog box.

9 In the dialog box that appears, input the

10 The SetupInf dialog box will appear.

11 Connect the UM-550.

2. Connect the AC adaptor or the AC cable to an electrical outlet.

3. Use the USB cable to connect the UM-550 to your computer.

12 Set the UM-550’s power switch to the ON position.

13 The Found New Hardware

14 The screen will indicate “Please

15 Make sure that the “Model” field

If “What action do you want Windows to

2. Continue the installation.

If “What action do you want Windows to

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard”

3. Perform the installation as described in the “Troubleshooting” section on Device

16 The Insert Disk dialog box will

17 The Files Needed dialog box will