Auracle for X-Series Deep Dive: Pt. 8: RTP MIDI

Auracle for X-Series

Deep Dive

Part 8: RTP MIDI

What is Auracle for X-Series?

Auracle for X-Series is the free control software that allows you to set up and configure your iConnectivity audio and MIDI Interfaces. In this new video series, we’ll be walking through all the features of Auracle for X-Series so you know exactly how to set up and configure your interface. 

In this video, we’ll be taking a look at the RTP MIDI page in Auracle for X-Series. We won’t dive deep into very feature of this page, but will take a on overview of the features

Before we dive into today’s video make sure you’ve downloaded Auracle for X-Series and installed it on your computer. 

What is RTP MIDI?

RTP stands for Real Time Protocol MIDI. It allows you to transmit and receive MIDI across a network, wired or wireless. One of the most useful and powerful features of iConnectivity MIDI interfaces is the ability to create and connect multiple RTP MIDI connections. The amount of RTP MIDI connections available depends on your specific interface. For this example, I’ll be using a MioXM, which has 12 RTP MIDI connections.

Connecting your Interface to your computer via Ethernet

There are two ways to connect your interface to your computer via ethernet.

  1. You can directly connect an ethernet cable from your interface to your computer

  2. You can connect your interface and computer to the same network using a network switch, or multiple network switches (in more complex networking scenario).

Once your computer and interface are connected, you can open Auracle for X-Series and you’ll see your interface show up in Auracle for X-Series.

Rebooting your Interface Remotely

While this may seem like an odd place to start this tutorial, one of my favorite features available when connected to my interface over Ethernet is the ability to reboot my interface. This feature can come in handy when you’re separated from your interface because it’s either across the stage, or in a completely different room. As long as you’re on the same network with your interface, you can reboot and restart your interface.

To do this:

Click the Info“i” button

From the Device Information screen you’ll see info about your interface. You can also Factory Reset or Clear MIDI Settings (Proceed with Caution!!!!) and reboot your device. To reboot your device, click “Reboot Device”.

Entering the RTP/Network MIDI Page

With your interface connected to your computer, click the RTP/Network MIDI button to enter the RTP MIDI page.

As a reminder, the amount of possible RTP MIDI connections available depends on your specific interface.

While we’ve covered specific features in-depth before, in this tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the features available in the RTP MIDI page. First, let’s talk about IP Addresses.

Setting Static IP Addresses

Left alone, your interface will automatically find and assign itself an IP address. This is done using DHCP. No need for an IT certificate to understand how this works. When you plug your interface into the network, it looks for un-used and available IP addresses and automatically assigns one to your interface.

In some scenarios you may want to assign a static IP address to your interface. For example, if you connect to a network switch that has a VLAN or specific range of IP addresses setup for use, you may want to assign a specific IP address to your interface, instead of using DHCP.

To setup a Static IP, click the“Set as Static” button.

You can enter your IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway. Again, in most scenarios, leave this disabled, but if you know you need it (you know)…and you probably know what to do.

RTP/Network MIDI

Next is where we can configure RTP connections on our interface. In this tutorial, we won’t dive in to how to establish RTP connections but this section is where you can configure your connections. You can:

  • Enable RTP connections

  • Set your connection to be the initiator or responder

  • Create a name for your connection

  • Use “Connect to Computer” to create a temporary connection

  • Disconnect from a Session

  • Flag a Session

Want a Deeper Dive?

Want to dive deeper into RTP MIDI? Check out some of our previous videos that walkthrough in detail how to establish, use, and troubleshoot RTP MIDI Connections.

Making RTP MIDI Connections to a Computer with Bonjour
https://youtu.be/G55tfrrTcUc

How to build a networked MIDI/Audio Rig
https://youtu.be/i3ywIA2wCpI

How to Troubleshoot RTP MIDI Connections
https://youtu.be/ISf77nJpMi8

Reserving USB Host Ports

Stick around for our next post, where we’ll take a look at the USB Host Port Reservation section of Auracle for X-Series and why it matters.

Will Doggett