Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ProKeys 88sx M-Audio
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Pr oKeys 88sx User Guide.
5 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English English Intr oduction Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio ProKeys 88sx, the complete all-purpose digital piano with additional MIDI control. We strongly recommend that you read through this manual to learn about proper installation, operation and advanced functionality before using this product.
6 Controls and Connectors Diagram The controls and connectors are referred to by name. The following illustration identifies the name and location of each control or connector on your ProKeys 88sx. 1: Power switch – Page 6. 2: DC power supply socket – Page 6.
7 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English Part 1: Pr oKeys 88sx as a Digital Piano 1.0 Introduction In Part 1, we will look at how to use the ProKeys 88sx as a standalone digital piano. 1.1 Setup The ProKeys 88sx should be connected to a mixer or amplifier which in turn should be connected to a pair of speakers.
8 1.4 V elocity Curve The ProKeys 88sx has four different velocity curve settings. The velocity curves define the response of the keyboard to how hard or soft you strike a key . Y ou should experiment with each to find which cur ve best suits your playing style.
9 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English 1.12 T ranspose Buttons The T ranspose buttons can be used to change the pitch of the instrument. Some players like to play in a particular key like C or F , for example. T ranspose lets you change the pitch of your instrument and continue to play in the key that is most comfortable for you.
10 Part 2: The Pr oKeys 88sx as a MIDI Contr oller 2.0 Introduction The USB MIDI capabilities of the ProKeys 88sx make it a very useful controller for software-based virtual instruments and synthesizers.
11 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English Before Y ou Connect your ProKeys 88sx... Important: Do not connect the USB to a computer until instructed to do so in the installation instructions that follow .
12 2.4 MIDI Connections The MIDI Out jack allows connection of a standard 5-pin DIN-type MIDI plug. Such cables are available from most professional audio retailers.
13 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English T o Send a Bank Change: < Press the Advanced Functions button. < Press either the Bank LSB or Bank MSB function key , keys G#4 and A#4 respectively . < Use the white data entry keys, F3 to B4 to enter the number of the Bank LSB or MSB message you want to send.
14 2.10 Pitch Bend Wheel The Pitch Bend wheel allows you to bend the pitch of your instrument. The range of frequencies that the pitch bend wheel will achieve depends on the default Pitch Bend Range setting of your sound module, or virtual instrument.
15 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English 2.11.2 Data Entry Some of the Advanced Functions require data entry . When in Edit mode, you can use keys F3 to B4 for data entr y . Pressing ENTER will select the data value you have entered and your ProKeys 88sx will return to Performance mode.
16 2.11.8 Sustain Pedal If you connect a foot-switch pedal to the Sustain Pedal input, the pedal will send controller 64 on/off messages to your sound module, synthesizer or virtual instrument. The Sustain Pedal when held affects all notes being played until the pedal is released.
17 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English Part 3: Using Y our Pr oKeys 88sx within a MIDI Studio 3.0 Introduction The final part of this user manual takes a look at some advanced uses of your ProKeys 88sx. In this section, we explain how to use the ProKeys 88sx as a master controller for your entire home MIDI studio.
18 passed back out to your ProKeys 88sx and thereby allow you to monitor your sounds when recording (consult your sequencer manual for more information).
19 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English T r oubleshooting The ProKeys 88sx has been designed to give you high performance and professional quality audio. It has been tested under a wide range of systems and operating conditions. However, there are a virtually limitless number of operating scenarios, any of which may affect your system’ s performance.
20 Contact If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audio product, we invite you to contact us by using the following information: M-AU DI O U.
21 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English Appendices Appendix A MIDI Implementation Chart for the ProKeys 88 Fun ction Transmitted Received Remarks Basic :Def ault Chann el :Changed 1 1-1 6 All exce pt 10 :D.
22 Appendix B Outline of the Function Keys White Ke ys C1 Canc el D1 to E3 Chann el S ele ct F3 Defaul t G3 to B4 Data Entr y k eys C5 Enter Blac k Ke ys C#1 Data = O ctav e D#1 Data = T ra nsp ose F#.
23 ProKeys 88sx User Guide English Appendix C Standard MIDI Contr oller Numbers 00 Bank Select 01 Modulation 02 Breath Control 03 Controller 3 04 Foot Control 05 Porta Time 06 Data Ent ry 07 Channel V.
24 Appendix D GM Program Numbers in Bank 0 Piano Bass Reed Synth Eff ects 0 Ac oustic Grand P ian o 1 Bright A coustic Piano 2 Elect ric gr and Pian o 3 Honk y Tonk Pian o 4 Elect ric P iano 1 5 Elect.
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