It sounds like you are looking for a setup and troubleshooting guide for using an M-Audio Oxygen 32 (a 32-key MIDI controller) with Emagic Logic Audio Platinum 5.5.1 on a legacy system (likely Windows 98/ME/XP or classic Mac OS 9/OS X 10.1–10.3). First, an important clarification: Emagic Logic Audio Platinum 5.5.1 was released in 2001–2002 . Apple bought Emagic in July 2002, so version 5.5.1 was the last “Emagic” branded version before Logic became Apple Logic Pro. The M-Audio Oxygen 32 (1st gen) was released around 2003–2004. They are not natively compatible in the sense that Logic 5.5.1 does not have an automatic “Oxygen 32” control surface profile. However, you can absolutely use the Oxygen 32 as a generic MIDI controller for notes, CCs, and basic transport control if configured manually. Below is a step-by-step guide for both Windows (most common for 5.5.1) and Mac OS 9/Classic .
1. What You Need
Emagic Logic Audio Platinum 5.5.1 installed and working. M-Audio Oxygen 32 (1st gen, blue/silver or black/red?) – not the Oxygen 32 v2 or newer. Correct drivers for your OS:
Windows XP – M-Audio Oxygen 32 driver version 2.1.6 or newer (available from M-Audio legacy archive). Mac OS 9 – OMS driver + USB MIDI driver from M-Audio. emagic logic audio platinum 5 5 1oxygen 32 updated
A USB cable (printer-type, USB-B to USB-A).
2. Physical & Driver Setup Windows XP:
Install Oxygen 32 driver before plugging in the device. Plug in USB → Windows will detect “M-Audio Oxygen 32.” Open Device Manager → Sound, video, game controllers → Oxygen 32 should appear without errors. In Control Panel → M-Audio Oxygen 32 icon, set: It sounds like you are looking for a
MIDI Output = “Oxygen 32 Out” MIDI Input = “Oxygen 32 In”
Mac OS 9:
Install OMS (Open Music System) 2.3.8. Install M-Audio USB MIDI driver for OS 9. Run OMS Setup → Create new studio → USB Oxygen 32 will appear as a device. Save OMS configuration. The M-Audio Oxygen 32 (1st gen) was released
3. Configuring Logic Audio Platinum 5.5.1 Step A – Enable MIDI Input
Open Logic → Go to Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers (for audio interface). Go to Options > MIDI > MIDI Settings (or Preferences > MIDI ). Under MIDI Input :