49-Key Mobile USB MIDI Controller

User Guide

English Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio Keystation 49e, a 49-note full-size, velocity sensitive USB keyboard designed for easy integration with your PC or Macintosh computer. Ideal for a multitude of music creation and education applications, Keystation 49e offers you modulation and pitch bend wheels, plus assignable buttons and a slider for hands on control. Though Keystation 49e features true plug-and-play operation under Windows XP and Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few minutes reviewing this manual to learn about proper operation, advanced functionality, and programmability.

Product Features

Keyboard: 49-note velocity-sensitive keyboard pitch bend and modulation wheels volume/control slider advanced function button for programming sustain foot pedal input octave +/- buttons to extend keyboard range separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external devices powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (not included) functions as a standalone USB MIDI interface plug-and-play functionality via class compliancy in Windows XP and Mac OSX Ports: MIDI OUT USB MIDI IN/OUT Power: USB powered DC IN for external PSU

Whats in the Box?

Your M-Audio Keystation 49e package should contain the following items: M-Audio Keystation 49e USB keyboard User Manual USB cable If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.

About the Manual

This instruction manual covers the operation of the Keystation 49e USB keyboard. Though we do not provide detailed explanation about how to set up your keyboard for use with third party music software, the majority of these software applications will work seamlessly with the Keystation 49e keyboard.

Connecting Your Keyboard

Before You Connect.
You can power the keyboard either via USB or an optional external power supply. However, the Keystation 49e is a very low power device and an external power supply should not be necessary. It is recommended that you connect the Keystation 49e to an onboard USB port or to a powered USB hub.
Power & Connection Via USB
1. Check that the on/off button on the back of the unit is set to OFF. 2. Plug the USB cable provided with the Keystation 49e keyboard to a free USB port on your computer. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB input on the Keystation 49e. The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.
Using An External Power Supply
You can also use a power adapter (not included) with the following specification: 9V DC output, 250- 300mA, center positive. Make sure you are not already powering the Keystation 49e keyboard via USBif you are receiving power from the USB hub, no External supply is needed. If not, then simply plug the power supply in to the DC 9V input and switch the power on. Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.

Windows XP and Mac OSX

If you are using Windows XP or Mac OSX, you can now simply switch the keyboards power switch to the ON position. Because the Keystation 49e keyboard is class compliant, it will work without any further installation.

Other Operating Systems

If youre using an operating system other than OSX or Windows XP, please visit the M-Audio website at www.m-audio.com to look for any updated Macintosh or Windows OS Keystation 49e drivers.

Installing in Mac OS9

If you do not have OMS installed, please run the OMS installer first. Otherwise jump to Installing the OMS Driver.

Installing OMS:

Make sure that all programs are shut down before you begin the installer. Also make sure you have removed any dongles (copy protection devices) that are being used. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM. Double click on the Keystation 49e Installer CD icon on your desktop Double click on the OS 9 folder. Double click on Install OMS 2.3.8 Follow the on-screen instructions OMS will now take a few moments to install OMS. When it has finished it will ask you to restart the computer, click Restart.

Installing the OMS driver
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click and drag the USB Drivers Installer, from the OS 9 window it is currently in, to the desktop. Double click on the icon. If a window appears, click Open. Double click on the newly created USB Drivers Installer on your desktop. Click Install. The installer will automatically place the drivers in the correct system folders. Once the installer has finished installing the drivers, click Restart. Switch on the Keystation 49e.

OMS Setup

You now must run the OMS Setup program: 1. Open the Hard Drive, then the Opcode folder, the OMS Applications folder, and then OMS Setup. 2. If you get a message to switch Appletalk on or off, choose either options. This will make no difference to the OMS Setup. 3. In the next window, click OK. 4. Click Search. 5. Click OK
6. Then OK again. 7. Click Save. 8. If it asks you, click Replace. You should now have a final window showing your current Studio Setup. If Quicktime Music is crossed out, you should double click on it, then click in the on circle to enable it. Then click OK. Now youre ready to go. Just make sure your Keystation 49e keyboard is selected as the MIDI input in your music software.
Installing in Windows 98 or ME
1. Power up your PC. 2. Insert the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer to locate your CD ROM drive. Click on the folder labeled Keystation 49e. 3. Open the Keystation 49e folder and click on the installer icon. 4. Follow instructions on screen. 5. When finished exit setup. 6. Switch on the Keystation 49e. Windows will proceed with the installation of a USB driver and a MIDI driver. Once completed, you are ready to go. Windows may ask you to restart your computer - if so, click Restart.
Installing in Windows 2000
1. Power up your PC. 2. Insert the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer to locate your CD ROM drive. Click on the folder labeled Keystation 49e. 3. Open the Keystation 49e folder and click on the installer icon. 4. Follow instructions on screen. 5. When finished exit setup. 6. Switch on the Keystation 49e keyboard. Windows will automatically recognize the keyboard and ask for the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM. 7. Select the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Windows will then ask you to select the CD-ROM drive again for the MIDI driver. 8. If Windows reports the drivers have not been digitally signed, click on Continue Installation. 9. Select the drive once more. 10. Click OK and you are ready to go (Windows may ask you to restart your computer - if so, click Restart).

Getting Started

Even though you have successfully completed the installation process, please note that when you press a key you will not hear any sound. This is because pressing a key causes the keyboard to send out MIDI data. MIDI data gives instructions on how a sound should play, but in order to actually hear that sound, you need to configure your music software to read the MIDI data being sent from the Keystation 49e and play the sound back accordingly. This set up will more than likely entail going into an Options or Device Set-Up menu in your music software application and selecting the appropriate device. The Keystation 49e should appear under the name USB Audio Device for Windows XP or as eKeys-49 USB MIDI Keyboard for other Operating Systems in the MIDI devices section of your music software application. Please consult the manual that came with your software for the proper set up procedure.

Key Names

Each white key on the Keystation 49e is labeled with a letter and a number. The letter represents the note you play, and the number represents the octave (the concept of an octave is explained in the next section). Although the black keys are not labeled, they also have names. For example, the name of a black key can be something like F# 4 or Eb2. If a (black) key letter name is listed with a # sign, it is referring to the black key above the white key with the same letter name. For example F# 3 refers to the black key above (white key) F3. If listed with a b sign, it is referring to the black key below the white note with that letter name. For example, Eb3 refers to the black key below (white key) E3. As a result, the name of the black key between C3 and D3 is both C#3 and Db3.

Octaves Buttons

An octave contains 12 notes. Each octave is marked out clearly on your Keystation 49e keyboard, by black and white sections starting on C. Each octave is given a number. The Keystation 49e is able to shift the pitch of its keys up or down by one or more octaves. When the keyboards octaves are not shifted (octave shift set to 0), the lights above both the octave + and octave - buttons will be lit (this is the default octave shift designation is 0 andwill be the octave setting each time you power up the keyboard). If you press the octave + button once, the light above the octave - button will go out, indicating the keyboard is now playing an octave higher. If you press the Octave + button again, the keyboard will be shifted up 2 octaves, and so on. It is possible to shift the keyboard up 4 octaves. To shift the octave downwards, press the octave - button in the same manner, pressing once for 1 octave, twice for 2 octaves, and so on. It is possible to shift the keyboard down 3 octaves. To return the keyboards octave shift to 0, press both the octave + and - buttons together (both LEDs will light, indicating that the octave shift has returned to 0 - if the light shows above the octave + key only the octaves shifted up, if above the octave - key only, the octaves shifted down).

The Pitch Bend Wheel

As the name indicates, the pitch bend wheel is usually used to bend the notes played on the keyboard up or down. This allows you to play phrases not normally associated with keyboard playing, including guitar-style riffs. Your sound source determines how far you can bend the note. The usual setting is two semitones but can be up to two octaves +/-.

The Modulation Wheel

The modulation wheel is typically used for modulation of the sound you are playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic keyboard instruments to give the performer options such as adding vibrato just like players of acoustic instruments do. Just like the pitch bend wheel, the modulation wheel is fully MIDI assignable.

The Volume Slider

The Volume slider sends a MIDI message that controls the volume of the notes you are playing. The volume slider can also be assigned to different effects such as pan (balance), attack, reverb, chorus and many more. (See Advanced Functions Section.)

Using with a Foot Pedal

You can plug any polarity foot pedal (not included) in to the foot switch input on your M-Audio keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity when powering up. If you want to reverse the polarity, just make sure the pedal is pressed when you switch on your keyboard. The foot pedal is normally used for sustaining the sound you are playing without having to keep your hands on the keyboard, just like a piano.
The Advanced Function Button
The button to the left of the keys labeled Advanced Functions is used to access all the remaining (advanced) functions of the keyboard. When this button is pressed, the keyboard will go into Edit Mode. While in Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard can be used to select functions and enter data. The light above the Advanced Functions button indicates whether or not the keyboard is in Edit Mode. When in Edit Mode, the black keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions, while the white keys are used for data entry and channel selection. Your keyboard will slip out of Edit Mode as soon as either a function is selected or the CANCEL or ENTER keys are pressed (the light above the Advanced Functions button will turn off). The keyboard can then be used to play notes again. The following diagram shows what each key on the keyboard represents when in Edit Mode:

Advanced Functions

In addition to setting an octave shift, the two octave + and - buttons discussed earlier in the manual under the section Octave Buttons can also be used to control one of five MIDI functions. In the diagram above you see that the first 6 black keys are labeled DATA = ----. These keys are used to select the deired alternate function of the octave buttons. Some of the functions that these keys can be used for cannot send out a value less than 0. When used to control these functions, both lights above the buttons will remain on, regardless of the current setting of that function. To select an alternate function: Press the Advanced Functions button, putting the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the black key that represents the function you want. Edit Mode will finish as soon as you have selected the function and you will be able to play notes again. The five available alternate functions of the octave buttons are described next:

Octave Shift

The Octave + And - Keys
Another method of shifting the Keystation 49es octaves is with the use of the keys labeled octave + and -. After the Advanced Function button has been pressed, placing the keyboard is in Edit Mode, pressing these keys will shift the keyboards pitch up or down one or more octaves (one for time each pressed). The default octave shift designation is 0 and will be the octave setting each time you power up the keyboard. The lights above the octave buttons indicate that 0 octave shift is set when both are on. To assign the + and - keys to control the octave: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the black key above C1 (named C# 1), representing DATA = OCTAVE. Edit Mode will finish as soon as C# 1 has been pressed. There is also a method of performing a quick octave change, which can be useful when using the octave buttons to control another MIDI function and is accompplished as follows: Press the Advanced Functions button to put the keyboard in Edit Mode. Press the black key below B2 (Bb2). In Edit Mode, this key functions as OCTAVE +, increasing the octave by 1 (you may press it again to increase the octave by 2, and so on). Press the black key above F2 (F# 2) (in Edit Mode, this key functions as OCTAVE -, decreasing the octave by 1 (you may press it again to decrease the octave by 2, and so on) OR press the black key above G2 (named G# 2) (in Edit Mode, this key functions as OCTAVE 0 to reset the octave shift to 0). When you have chosen your octave shift press C5, representing ENTER, to leave Edit Mode.

Transpose

In some cases it is useful to reduce or increase the pitch by a number of semitones rather than a whole octave. For example, you may be playing a song with a singer and the singer is having trouble hitting the top notes. In this case, is a good idea to try reducing the pitch by one or two semitones.* This is achieved using a MIDI function called Transpose.
Transpose works in the same way as Octave Shift above, except the shift is +/- 12. As with Octave Shift, there are two ways of transposing the keyboard. You can use the Octave + and - buttons, or the black keys F# 3, G# 3 and Bb3. These black keys represent TRANSPOSE -, TRANSPOSE 0 and TRANSPOSE +, respectively. To assign the octave + and - buttons to transpose: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the black key above D1 (named D# 1), representing DATA = TRANSPOSE. Edit Mode will finish as soon as D# 1 has been pressed. Press the + key and you will hear the pitch of the note you play go up. *A semitone represents the change in pitch from one note to another. So, changing two semi- tones is the same as playing a note two notes higher.

Channel

MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI channels. However, certain MIDI devices and MIDI software requires the keyboard to send data on a specified channel. If this is the case, you can change the channel the data is sent using the following method: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press one of the 16 channel keys from D1 to E3, whichever one represents the channel you need. For example, if a device specifies that you need to send data on Channel 10, press the Advanced Functions button, and then key F2 to select Channel 10. The Channel can also be assigned to the Octave + and - buttons. This will increment through the channels. When Channel 16 is reached and + is pressed, Channel 1 will be selected. If the Octave + and - keys are selected to vary the Channel, the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Channel with a negative value. Pressing both the + and - buttons together will recall Channel 1.

Program Change

Program Changes are used to change the instrument or voice you are using. For example, lets change the instrument to a bass sound. To do this we need to send a program change of 32, which will select an acoustic bass sound from the General MIDI Instruments list (see Appendix). There are two methods send the program change: 1. Incremental/Decremental Program Change: Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the black key above F1 (named F# 1). Now the Octave + and - keys can be used to change the program. Press + and continue to play some notes until you find the instrument you want. 2. Quick Select Program Change Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the black key above F4 (named F# 4), representing program. Press keys C4, then E3 then C5. This enters the combination: 3, 2, ENTER. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value, and then press ENTER. Now the keyboard is set to play the GM bass sound 32 (from the General MIDI Instruments standard list). The full list of instruments accessible using program changes is given in the Appendix at the end of this manual. Method 1 is useful if you want to cycle through different instruments to see which sounds best in your song, while Method 2 is more useful if you want to select a specific number, as is the case here. If the Octave + and - keys are selected to vary the Program number (Method 1), the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Program with a negative value. Pressing both the + and - buttons together will recall Program 0, which selects a grand piano sound.

Bank LSB and Bank MSB

Program Changes are the most commonly used messages to change instruments and voices. However, the number of instruments accessible using Program Changes is limited to 128. Since some devices have more than 128 voices, they require a different method to access these extra voices. Generally, these devices use Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages, The Keystation 49e can accomplish these changes in two ways and they aredesccribed following:
1. Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB and Bank MSB Change: Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the black key above G1 (named G# 1). Now the Octave + and - keys can be used to change the program. Press + and continue to play notes until you find the instrument you want. 2. Using the Quick Select Method: Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the black key above G4 (named G# 4), or A$ (named A# 4), representing Bank LSB or Bank MSB respectively. Press keys C4, then E3 then C5. This enters the combination: 3, 2, ENTER. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value, and then press ENTER. As with Program change, if the Octave + and - keys are selected to vary the Bank LSB or MSB number (Method 1), the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Bank with a negative value. Pressing both the + and - buttons together will recall Bank 0. The other controller devices on the Keystation 49e can also be used to control advanced functions, as described following:
It is possible to assign MIDI effects to the Modulation Wheel. Some useful effects are: 01 Modulation 07 Volume 10 Pan (balance) 05 Portamento There are 131 effects in total, however for these effects to have any affect on the sound the receiving MIDI device has to be able to read and respond to these MIDI effect messages. Most devices will at least respond to volume, modulation, and pan data. (The full list of effects is given at the back of this manual.) To assign an effect to the Modulation Wheel: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the Black Key above C4 (named C# 4), representing WHEEL ASSIGN. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3 B4 to enter the number of the effect you want to assign to the Modulation Wheel. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value. Press the ENTER key (C5). Move the Modulation Wheel upwards to increase the value of the effect. If you make an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Modulation Wheel. (Note that each time the keyboard is turned off the data assigned to the Modulation Wheel will be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the modulation Wheel will default to being assigned to Modulation, effect number 01.) As an example, lets assign effect number 10 to the modulation wheel. This means the modulation wheel will control the Pan (or balance). To do this, we need to: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the Black Key above C4 (named C# 4), representing WHEEL ASSIGN. Press A3 to enter 1. Press G3 to enter 0 so you have entered 10. Press C5 for ENTER.

As with the Modulation Wheel, the Volume Slider can be assigned to any of the 131 effects shown at the back of this manual. To assign the Volume Slider to an effect: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the Black Key above D4 (named D# 4), representing SLIDER ASSIGN.
Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3 B4 to enter the number of the effect you want to assign to the Volume Slider. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value. Press the ENTER key (C5). Move the Volume Slider upwards to increase the value of the effect. If you make an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Volume Slider. (Note that each time the keyboard is turned off, the data assigned to the Volume Slider will be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the Volume Slider will default to being assigned to Volume, effect number 07.)

Pitchbend Sensitivity

It is possible to alter the sensitivity of the Pitchbend wheel by assigning effect number 128 to the Modulation Wheel or Volume Slider. This will allow you to alter the pitchbend range up to one octave up and down.

MIDI - If All Goes Wrong

The Keystation 49e has been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible. However, sometimes things can go wrong. In many cases, the keyboard is not at fault; the problem lies with the receiving device. To counter this, there are two useful MIDI functions:

All Notes Off

Use this if you find there are hanging notes that you cannot stop playing. To send an All Notes Off MIDI message: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the Black Key above D3 (named D# 3), representing ALL NOTES OFF. Edit Mode will exit, and there will no longer be any hanging notes.

Reset All Controllers

If you find there is an effect on a voice that you do not want, rather than having to worry about what that effect may be, you can send a Reset All Controllers MIDI message to set all effects to 0. To send a Reset All Controllers message: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the Black Key above C3 (named C# 3), representing RESET ALL CONTROLLERS. Edit Mode will exit, and there will no longer be any effects on the voice, allowing you to start from scratch.

MIDI Out

On the back of the keyboard you find the MIDI output port, which you can connect to an external sound module or MIDI keyboard. By default (when you switch the unit on), all controller data is sent out via the MIDI output as well as the USB out. If you want the MIDI output to act like a traditional USB-to-MIDI interface, engage MIDI Out from USB mode by carrying out the following instructions: Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. Press the black key above D2 (named D# 2), representing MIDI OUT FROM USB. Edit Mode will finish. The keyboard is now able to send data received from the computer out of its MIDI OUT jack to whatever device is connected. You need to select the Keystation 49e USB MIDI Out as the MIDI output device in your sequencer to use the MIDI output.

Trouble-Shooting

Here are answers to common trouble-related questions you may have, using your Keystation 49e: Problem 1: My M-Audio hardware suddenly stopped working after having performed fine since installation. Solution 1: Switch off the unit and leave for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer and try again. If the problem persists you may have to re- install drivers for the unit. Problem 2: I have plugged in a sustain pedal into my M-Audio keyboard, but it works the wrong way around. Solution 2: The polarity of the sustain pedal is calculated by the keyboard when it is powered up. On power up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the OFF position. So if you want the sustain pedal to be off when it is unpressed, make sure the pedal is unpressed when you power up. Problem 3: When I press a key, there is a delay before I hear any sound. Solution 3: This delay is known as latency. Latency with MIDI signals is due to the softsynth you are using. MIDI data is simply control data. The MIDI is read by the softsynth. The softsynth then completes a large number of complex calculations in order to produce the sound you hearall this takes time. We strongly recommend a proper soundcard. Refer to www.m-audio.com for a selection of USB, PCI and Firewire audio cards. If you already have an adequate sound card, try reinstalling the latest drivers for the sound card, or try reducing the buffer sizes of the audio drivers.

Warranty Info

Warranty Terms
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Technical Info

Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device. Note: 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: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to 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. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft und Hardware GmbH. VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft und Hardware GmbH WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Keystation 49e

Tested to comply with FCC standards

FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE

Appendices - Useful MIDI Data
Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments
Piano 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 2 Electric Grand Piano 3 Honky Tonk Piano 4 Electric Piano Electric Piano Harpsichord 7 Clavinet Chromatic Percussion 8 Celesta 9 Glockenspiel 10 Music Box 11 Vibraphone 12 Marimba 13 Xylophone 14 Tubular bells 15 Dulcimer Organ 16 Drawbar Organ 17 Percussive Organ 18 Rock Organ 19 Church Organ 20 Reed Organ 21 Accordion 22 Harmonica 23 Tango Accordion Guitar 24 Nylon Acoustic 25 Steel Acoustic 26 Jazz Electric 27 Clean Electric 28 Muted Electric 29 Overdrive 30 Distorted 31 Harmonics
Bass 32 Acoustic Bass 33 Electric Fingered Bass 34 Electric Picked Bass 35 Fretless Bass 36 Slap Bass Slap Bass Syn Bass Syn Bass 2 Strings/ Orchestra 40 Violin 41 Viola 42 Cello 43 Contrabass 44 Tremolo Strings 45 Pizzicato Strings 46 Orchestral Harp 47 Timpani Ensemble 48 String Ensemble String Ensemble 2 (Slow) 50 Syn Strings Syn Strings Choir Aahs 53 Voice Oohs 54 Syn Choir 55 Orchestral Hit Brass 56 Trumpet 57 Trombone 58 Tuba 59 Muted Trumpet 60 French Horn 61 Brass Section 62 Syn Brass Syn Brass 2
Reed 64 Soprano Sax 65 Alto Sax 66 Tenor Sax 67 Baritone Sax 68 Oboe 69 English Horn 70 Bassoon 71 Clarinet Pipe 72 Piccolo 73 Flute 74 Recorder 75 Pan Flute 76 Bottle Blow 77 Shakuhachi 78 Whistle 79 Ocarina Synth Lead 80 Syn Square Wave 81 Syn Sawtooth Wave 82 Syn Calliope 83 Syn Chiff 84 Syn Charang 85 Syn Voice 86 Syn Fifths Sawtooth Wave 87 Syn Brass & Lead Synth Pad 88 New Age Syn Pad 89 Warm Syn Pad 90 Polysynth Syn Pad 91 Choir Syn Pad 92 Bowed Syn Pad 93 Metal Syn Pad 94 Halo Syn Pad 95 Sweep Syn Pad
Synth Effects 96 SFX Rain 97 SFX Soundtrack 98 SFX Crystal 99 SFX Atmosphere 100 SFX Brightness 101 SFX Goblins 102 SFX Echoes 103 SFX Sci- Fi Ethnic 104 Sitar 105 Banjo 106 Shamisen 107 Koto 108 Kalimba 109 Bag Pipe 110 Fiddle 111 Shanai Percussive 112 Tinkle Bell 113 Agogo 114 Steel Drums 115 Woodblock 116 Taiko Drum 117 Melodic Tom 118 Syn Drum 119 Reverse Cymbal Sound Effects 120 Guitar Fret Noise 121 Breath Noise 122 Seashore 123 Bird Tweet 124 Telephone Ring 125 Helicopter 126 Applause 127 Gun Shot
Appendix B - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CCs)
00 Bank Select 01 Modulation 02 Breath Control 03 Controller Foot Control 05 Porta Time 06 Data Entry 07 Channel Volume 08 Balance 09 Controller Pan 11 Expression 12 Effects Controller Effects Controller Controller Controller Gen Purpose Gen Purpose Gen Purpose Gen Purpose Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Bank Select LSB 33 Modulation LSB 34 Breath Control LSB 35 Controller Foot Control LSB 37 Porta Time LSB 38 Data Entry LSB 39 Channel Volume LSB 40 Balance LSB 41 Controller Pan LSB 43 Expression LSB 44 Controller Controller 45

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Table of Contents
English...... 3 Introduction...... 3 Product Features...... 3 Whats in the Box?...... 3 About the Manual...... 3 Connecting Your Keyboard..... 3 Windows XP and Mac OS X...... 4 Other Operating Systems...... 4 Getting Started...... 5 Advanced Functions...... 6 Troubleshooting MIDI Functionality...... 9 General Troubleshooting......10 Contact M-Audio.......10 Warranty Info...... 11 Technical Info...... 11 Appendices - Useful MIDI Data......12 Franais.......15 Introduction.......15 Caractristiques du produit......15 Contenu de la bote.......15 A propos de ce manuel......15 Connexion de votre clavier......15 Windows XP et Mac OS X......16 Autres systmes dexploitation......16 Dmarrage......17 Les fonctions avances.......18 MIDI : en dernier recours......21 Dpannage.......22 Contacter M-Audio.......22 Informations sur la garantie......23 Informations techniques......23 Annexes - donnes MIDI......24 Deutsch....... 27 Einfhrung...... 27 Produktmerkmale...... 27 Lieferumfang:...... 27 ber dieses Handbuch...... 27 Anschluss des Keyboards...... 27 Windows XP und Mac OSX......28 Sonstige Betriebssysteme.....28 Installation von OMS:......28 Erste Schritte......29 Erweiterte Funktionen......30 Fehlerbehebung MIDI-Funktionen.....33 Allgemeine Fehlerbehebung.....34 Wichtige Information fr Windows 2000 User.....34 Kontaktinformation.......35 Warranty Info.......35 Technische Information......36 Anhang Wichtige MIDI-Daten...... 37
Espaol.......39 Introduccin.......39 Caractersticas del producto.....39 Qu hay dentro de la caja?.....39 Acerca del Manual.......39 Conexin del teclado......39 Windows XP y Mac OSX......40 Otros sistemas operativos......40 Gua de inicio rpido......41 Funciones avanzadas......42 Solucin de problemas (Funciones MIDI).....45 Resolucin de problemas (General)......46 Contactar con M-Audio......46 Informacin sobre la garanta...... 47 Informacin tcnica...... 47 Apndices - Datos MIDI tiles......48 Italiano.......51 Introduzione.......51 Caratteristiche del prodotto......51 Cosa c dentro la scatola?......51 Informazioni sul manuale......51 Collegamento della tastiera......51 Windows XP e Mac OSX......52 Altri sistemi operativi......52 Guida introduttiva......53 Funzioni avanzate......54 Risoluzione dei problemi MIDI...... 57 Risoluzione dei problemi generali......58 Contattare M-Audio......58 Warranty Info.......59 Informazioni tecniche......59 Appendici - Dati MIDI utili.....60................................................................................... 72 73

English

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an M-Audio Keystation keyboard. The Keystation line offers 49-, 61- and 88-note velocity-sensitive USB keyboards designed to easily integrate with your PC or Macintosh computer. The Keystation 61es and 88es offer semi-weighted keys that give you the feel of a piano in a compact, affordable MIDI controller. Ideal for a multitude of music creation and education applications, the Keystation line offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, plus assignable buttons and a slider for hands-on control. Though the Keystation line is class compliant and features true plug-and-play operation under Windows XP and Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few minutes reviewing this manual to learn about proper operation, advanced functionality, and programmability.

Product Features

Ports:
< MIDI out < USB MIDI in/out

Power:

< USB power < DC in for external PSU

Keyboard:

< < < < < < < 49, 61, 88-note velocity-sensitive keyboard Pitch bend wheel Modulation wheel Volume/Control slider Sustain foot pedal input Octave +/- buttons Advanced Functions button

Whats in the Box?

Your M-Audio Keystation package should contain the following items: < M-Audio Keystation USB keyboard < User Manual < USB cable If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.

About the Manual

This instruction manual covers the operation of the Keystation 49e, 61es, and 88es USB keyboards. Though this manual does not provide a detailed explanation of how to set up your keyboard for use with third-party music software, the majority of music software applications will work seamlessly with the Keystation keyboards. Please consult your software applications manual for additional information.

Connecting Your Keyboard

You can power the keyboard either via a powered USB port or an optional external power supply. The Keystations are low-power devices and an external power supply should not be necessary. It is recommended that you connect the Keystation to an onboard USB port or to a powered USB hub.
Power and Connection Via USB
1. Check that the on/off button on the back of the unit is set to OFF. 2. Plug the USB cable provided with your Keystation keyboard to a free USB port on your computer. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB input on the Keystation keyboard. The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.
Using an External Power Supply
You can also use a power adapter (not included) with the following specication: 9V DC output, 250- 300mA, center positive. Make sure you are not already powering the Keystation via USBif you are receiving power from the USB hub, no external supply is needed. If not, then simply plug the power supply in to the DC 9V input and switch the power on. Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.

Windows XP and Mac OS X

If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X, you can now simply move the keyboards power switch to the ON position. Because the Keystation line of keyboards is class compliant, the unit will work without any further installation.

Other Operating Systems

If you are using an operating system other than Mac OS X or Windows XP, please refer to our website at www.m-audio.com for the latest Keystation drivers for Macintosh or Windows operating systems. Please note that the Keystation 88es does not support Mac OS 9.

Installation in Mac OS 9

If you do not have OMS installed, please run the OMS installer rst. Otherwise, start by Installing the OMS Driver.

Installing OMS:

Make sure that all programs are shut down before you begin the installer. Also, make sure you have removed any dongles or copy protection devices you may be using. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert the Keystation Installer CD-ROM. Double click on the Keystation (49e or 61es) Installer CD icon on your desktop Double click on the OS 9 folder. Double click on Install OMS 2.3.8 Follow the onscreen instructions It will now take a few moments to install OMS. When it has nished, it will ask you to restart the computer. Click Restart.
Installing the OMS driver
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click and drag the USB Drivers Installer to the desktop from the OS 9 window it resides in. Double click on the icon. If a window appears, click Open. Double click on the newly created USB Drivers Installer on your desktop. Click Install. (The installer automatically places the drivers in the correct system folders.) Once the installer has nished installing the drivers, click Restart. Once your computer has restarted, switch on the Keystation.

OMS Setup

You now have to run the OMS Setup program: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Open the Hard Drive > Opcode folder > OMS Applications folder > OMS Setup. If you get a message to switch AppleTalk on or off, you may choose either option, as this will not affect the OMS Setup. In the next window, click OK. Click Search. Click OK. Click OK again. Click Save. If asked, click Replace.
You should now have a nal window showing your current Studio Setup. If QuickTime Music is crossed out, double click on it, and then click in the on circle to enable it. Then click OK. Now youre ready to go. Just make sure your Keystation keyboard is selected as the MIDI input in your music software.
Installation in Windows 98 or ME
1. Power up your PC. 2. Insert the Keystation Installer CD-ROM in your computers CD-ROM tray. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer to locate your CD-ROM drive. Click on the folder labeled Keystation (49e, 61es, or 88es). 3. Open the Keystation (49e, 61es, or 88es) folder and click on the installer icon. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. 5. When nished, exit the setup. 6. Switch on the Keystation.
Windows will proceed with the installation of a USB driver and a MIDI driver. Once completed, you are ready to go. Windows may ask you to restart your computer, in which case click Restart.
Installation in Windows 2000
NOTE: Please make sure to run the driver installer before powering on your Keystation keyboard. 1. Power up your PC. 2. Insert the Keystation Installer CD-ROM.Open My Computer or Windows Explorer to locate your CD-ROM drive. Click on the folder labeled Keystation (49e, 61es, or 88es). 3. Open the Keystation (49e, 61es, or 88es) folder and click on the installer icon. 4. Follow the instructions on your screen. 5. When nished, exit the setup. 6. Switch on the Keystation keyboard. Windows will automatically recognize the keyboard and ask for the Keystation 61es Installer CDROM. 7. Select the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Windows will ask you to select the CD-ROM drive again for the MIDI driver. 8. If Windows reports the drivers have not been digitally signed, click on Continue Installation. 9. Select the drive once more. 10. Click OK. 11. In the event that Windows asks you to restart your computer, click Restart.

Getting Started

Once you have nished installation you will need to congure your MIDI application software to use the Keystation. Please note that when you press a key on the keyboard, you will not hear any sound. This is because pressing a key causes the keyboard to send out MIDI data. MIDI data gives instructions on how a sound should play, but in order to actually hear that sound you need to congure your music software to read the MIDI data being sent from the Keystation and play the sound back accordingly. This setup will more than likely entail going into an Options or Device Set-Up menu in your music software application and selecting the appropriate device. The Keystation should appear under the name USB Audio Device for Windows XP or as Keystation (49e, 61es, or 88es) for other Operating Systems in the MIDI devices section of your music software application. Please consult the manual that came with your software for the proper set up procedure.

Key Names

Each white key on the Keystation is labeled with a letter and a number. The letter represents the note played and the number represents the octave (the denition of octave is given in the next section). Although the black keys are not labeled, they also have names (F# 4 or Eb2 are examples of black key names). If the name of a black key contains a # sign, it is referring to the black key above the same note white key. For example, F# 3 refers to the black key above F3. If the name of a black key is expressed with a b sign, it is referring to the black key below the same note white key. For example, Eb3 refers to the black key below E3. As a result, the black key between C3 and D3 is both C# 3 and Db3.

Octave Buttons

An octave contains 12 notes. Each octave is denoted on your Keystation by black and white sections starting on C. Each octave is given a number. If you press the octave + button once, the LED above the octave - button will go out, indicating the keyboards octave is now shifted up. If you press the octave + key again, you will shift one more octave up, and so on. It is possible to shift the keyboard up 3 octaves or down 3 octaves from 0 octave shift. To shift the octave down, press the octave - button and notice that the led above the octave + goes out. If only the led above the octave - key is lit, the octave is shifted down and, if only the led above the octave + key is lit, the octave is shifted up. To return the octave shift to 0, press both the octave + and - keys together. Both LEDs will light, indicating that the octave shift has returned to 0.

The Pitch Bend Wheel

As the name indicates, the assignable pitch bend wheel is primarily used to bend the notes played on the keyboard up or down. This allows you to play phrases not normally associated with keyboard playing, such as guitar-style riffs. Your sound source determines how far you can bend the note. The usual setting is two semitones, but it can be up to two octaves +/-.

The Modulation Wheel

The modulation wheel is typically used for modulation of the sound you are playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic keyboard instruments to give the performer options such as adding vibrato, just like players of acoustic instruments do. Just like the pitch bend wheel, the modulation wheel is fully MIDI assignable.

The Volume Slider

The Volume Slider sends a MIDI message that controls the volume of the notes you are playing. The Volume Slider can also be assigned to different effects such as pan (balance), attack, reverb, chorus and many more. (See Advanced Functions for more information.)

Using with a Foot Pedal

A foot pedal can be used for sustaining the sound that you are playing, without having to keep your hands on the keyboard (just like the sustain pedal on a piano). You can plug a foot pedal of any polarity, sold separately, into the foot pedal input on your M-Audio keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity when powering up. If you want to reverse the polarity, simply depress the pedal when you switch on your keyboard.
The Advanced Functions Button
The Advanced Functions button is used to access all the advanced functions of the keyboard that are located on the keybed. When the Advanced Functions button is pressed, the keyboard goes into Edit Mode. In Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions and entering data. The light above the Advanced Functions button indicates whether or not Edit Mode is engaged. In Edit Mode, the black keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions, while the white keys are used for data entry and channel selection. Your keyboard will slip out of Edit Mode as soon as a function is selected, or the CANCEL or ENTER keys are pressed (the light above the Advanced Functions button will turn off). The keyboard can then be used to play notes again. The following diagram shows what each key on the keyboard represents in Edit Mode:

Advanced Functions

In addition to setting an octave shift, the two octave + and - buttons discussed earlier in the manual under the section Octave Buttons can also be used to control one of ve MIDI functions. In the diagram above, you will see that the rst 6 black keys are labeled DATA = ________. These keys are used to select the function of the octave buttons. Some of the functions that these keys can be used for cannot send out a value less than 0. When used to control these functions, both lights above the buttons will remain on, regardless of the current setting of that function. To select an alternate function: < Press the Advanced Functions button, putting the keyboard into Edit Mode. < Press the black key that represents the function you want. Edit Mode will nish as soon as you have selected the function and you will be able to play notes again. The ve available alternate functions of the octave buttons are described below:

Octave Shift

The Octave + And - Keys Another method of shifting the Keystation octaves is with the use of the keys labeled octave + and -. After the Advanced Function button has been pressed, placing the keyboard in Edit Mode, pressing these keys will shift the keyboards pitch up or down one or more octaves (one for each time pressed). The default octave shift designation is 0 and will be the octave setting each time you power up the keyboard. The lights above the octave buttons indicate that 0 octave shift is set when both are on. To assign the + and - keys to control the octave: < Press the Advanced Functions button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode. < Press the black key above C1 (named C# 1), representing DATA = OCTAVE. Edit Mode will nish as soon as C# 1 has been pressed. There is also a method of performing a quick octave change, which can be useful when using the octave buttons to control another MIDI function. This is accomplished as follows: < Press the Advanced Functions button to put the keyboard in Edit Mode. < Press the black key below B2 (Bb2)in Edit Mode, this key functions as OCTAVE +, increasing the octave by 1 (you may press it again to increase the octave by 2, and so on). < Press the black key above F2 (F# 2)in Edit Mode, this key functions as OCTAVE -, decreasing the octave by 1 (you may press it again to decrease the octave by 2, and so on), OR, you can press the black key above G2 (named G# 2)in Edit Mode, this key functions as OCTAVE 0 to reset the octave shift to 0. < When you have chosen your octave shift press C5, representing ENTER, to leave Edit Mode.

Transposition

In some cases it may be useful to reduce or increase the pitch by a number of semitones rather than an entire octave. For example, if you are playing a song with a singer that is having difculty hitting the top notes, you may want to reduce the pitch by one or two semitones.* This is achieved using a MIDI function called Transpose. Transpose works in the same way as Octave Shift above, except the shift is +/- 12. As with Octave Shift, there are two ways of transposing the keyboard. You can use the Octave + and - buttons, or the black keys F# 3, G# 3 and Bb3. These black keys represent TRANSPOSE -, TRANSPOSE 0 and TRANSPOSE +, respectively. To assign the Octave + and - buttons to transpose: < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. < Press the black key above D1 (named D# 1), representing DATA = TRANSPOSE. (Edit Mode will disengage as soon as D# 1 has been pressed.) < Press the + key and you will hear the pitch of the note you play go up. < Press both + and - together to cancel transpose. *A semitone represents the change in pitch from one note to another. Therefore, changing two semitones is the same as playing a note two notes higher.

Channel

MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI Channels. However, certain MIDI devices and MIDI software applications require the keyboard to send data on a specied channel. If this is the case, you can change the channel the data is sent using the following method: < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. < Press one of the 16 Channel keys from D1 to E3, according to the Channel that you need. For example, if a device species that you need to send data on Channel 10, press the Advanced Functions button, and then key F2 to select Channel 10. The Channel can also be assigned to the Octave + and - buttons. Once assigned, pressing + or - will increase or decrease the channel incrementally. When Channel 16 is reached and + is pressed, Channel 1 will be selected. If the Octave + and - keys are selected to vary the Channel, the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Channel with a negative value. Pressing both the + and - buttons together will recall Channel 1.

Program Change

Program Changes are used to change the instrument or voice you are using. For the sake of example, we will change the instrument to a bass sound. To do this we need to send a program change of 32, which will select an acoustic bass sound from the General MIDI Instruments list in the Appendix. There are two ways to send a program change: 1. < < < < Incremental/Decremental Program Change: Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the black key above F1 (named F# 1). Now the Octave + and - keys can be used to change the program. Press + and continue to play notes until you nd the instrument you want.
2. Quick Select Program Change: < Press the Advanced Functions button. < Press the black key above F4 (named F# 4), representing Program. < Press keys C4, then E3 then C5. This enters the combination: 3, 2, ENTER. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value, then press ENTER. Now the keyboard will play a bass sound: Number 32 as listed in the General MIDI Instruments list. The rst method is useful if you want to cycle through different instruments to see which sounds best in your song. The second is more useful if you want to select a specic number, as is the case here. If the Octave + and - keys are selected to vary the Program number (Method 1), the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Program with a negative value. Pressing both the + and - buttons together will recall Program 0, which selects a grand piano sound. The full list of instruments that can be accessed via Program Changes is listed in the Appendix at the end of this manual.

Bank LSB and Bank MSB

Program Changes are most commonly used to change instruments and voices. However, the number of instruments accessible via Program Changes is limited to 128. Some devices have more than 128 voices and require a different method to access these extra voices. Generally, these devices use Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages. 1. < < < < Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB and Bank MSB Changes: Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the black key above G1 (named G# 1). Now the Octave + and - keys can be used to change the program. Press + and continue to play notes until you nd the instrument you want.
2. Using the Quick Select Method: < Press the Advanced Functions button. < Press the black key above G4 (named G# 4), or A4 (named A# 4), representing Bank LSB or Bank MSB respectively. < Press keys C4, then E3 then C5. This enters the combination: 3, 2, ENTER. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value, and then press ENTER. As with Program Change, if the Octave + and - keys are selected to vary the Bank LSB or MSB number (Method 1), the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Bank with a negative value. Pressing both the + and - buttons together will recall Bank 0.
It is possible to assign MIDI effects to the Modulation Wheel. Some useful effects are: < < < < 01 Modulation 07 Volume 10 Pan (balance) 05 Portamento
There are 131 effects in total. However, for these effects to have any affect on the sound, the receiving MIDI device must be able to read and respond to these MIDI effect messages. Most devices will at least respond to volume, modulation, and pan data. (The full list of effects is given at the back of this manual.) To assign an effect to the Modulation Wheel: < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. < Press the black key above C4 (named C# 4), representing WHEEL ASSIGN. < Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3-B4 to enter the number of the effect you want to assign to the Modulation Wheel. Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value. < Press the ENTER key (C5). < Move the Modulation Wheel upwards to increase the value of the effect. If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Modulation Wheel. Note that each time the keyboard is turned off, the data assigned to the Modulation Wheel will be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the Modulation Wheel will be assigned to modulation (effect number 01) by default. For the sake of example, we will assign effect number 10 (pan, or balance) to the Modulation Wheel. < < < < < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. Press the black key above C4 (named C# 4), representing WHEEL ASSIGN. Press A3 to enter 1. Press G3 to enter 0 so you have entered 10. Press C5 for ENTER.

As with the Modulation Wheel, the Volume Slider can be assigned to any of the 131 effects listed at the end of this manual. To assign the Volume Slider to an effect: < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. < Press the black key above D4 (named D# 4), representing SLIDER ASSIGN. < Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3-B4 to enter the number of the effect you want to assign to the Volume Slider.
Alternatively, you can use the + and - buttons to change the value. < Press the ENTER key (C5). < Move the Volume Slider upwards to increase the value of the effect. If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Volume Slider. Note that each time the keyboard is turned off, the data assigned to the Volume Slider will be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the Volume Slider will be assigned to volume (effect number 07) by default.

Pitch Bend Sensitivity

It is possible to alter the sensitivity of the Pitch Bend Wheel by assigning effect number 128 to the Modulation Wheel or Volume Slider. This will allow you to alter the pitch bend range up to one octave up and down.
Troubleshooting MIDI Functionality
The Keystation keyboards have been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible. Nonetheless, you may still experience some difculties. In many cases, the keyboard is not at fault; the problem lies with the receiving device. To counter this, there are two useful MIDI functions:

All Notes Off

If you nd there are hanging notes that you cannot stop playing, send an All Notes Off MIDI message by performing the following: < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. < Press the black key above D3 (named D# 3), representing ALL NOTES OFF. < Edit Mode will disengage, eliminating any hanging notes.

Reset All Controllers

If you nd there is an effect on a voice that you do not want, rather than having to isolate and identify that effect, you can send a Reset All Controllers MIDI message by performing the following: < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. < Press the black key above C3 (named C# 3), representing RESET ALL CONTROLLERS. < Edit Mode will disengage, eliminating all effects.

MIDI Out

The MIDI Out port is located on the back of the keyboard, and can be used to connect the keyboard to an external sound module or MIDI keyboard. By default (when you switch the unit on), all controller data is sent out via the MIDI output as well as the USB out. If you want the MIDI output to act like a traditional USB-to-MIDI interface, engage MIDI Out from USB mode by carrying out the following: < < < < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode. Press the black key above D2 (named D# 2), representing MIDI OUT FROM USB. Edit Mode will disengage. The keyboard is now able to send data received from the computer via its MIDI OUT jack to whatever device is connected.

In order to use the MIDI output, select the Keystation USB MIDI Out as the MIDI output device in your sequencer.

General Troubleshooting

Here are answers to common questions you may have, using your Keystation keyboard: Problem 1: Solution 1: Problem 2: Solution 2: My M-Audio hardware suddenly stopped working after having performed ne since installation. Switch off the unit and let it sit for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer and try again. If the problem persists you may have to reinstall drivers for the unit. I have plugged a sustain pedal into my M-Audio keyboard, but it works the wrong way around. The polarity of the sustain pedal is calculated by the keyboard when it is powered up. On power up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the OFF position. So if you want the sustain pedal to be off when it is not depressed, make sure the pedal is not depressed when you power up. When I press a key, there is a delay before I hear any sound. This delay is known as latency. Latency with MIDI signals is due to the software application you are using. MIDI data is simply control data. The MIDI data is read by your software. The software then completes a large number of complex calculations in order to produce the sound you hearall this takes time.

Problem 3: Solution 3:

We strongly recommend a proper soundcard. Refer to www.m-audio.com for a selection of USB, PCI and FireWire audio cards. If you already have an adequate sound card, try reinstalling the latest drivers for the sound card, or try reducing the buffer sizes of the audio drivers.

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Technical Info

Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio Keystation keyboard has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device. Note: 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: < < < < Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to 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.