2.3 Driver Installation Procedure

2.3.1 Basic Installation

Because it is a class-compliant device, installing the ProKeys 88sx on your Windows XP or Mac OS X computer is simple and straightforward:
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the ProKeys 88sx to a USB port on your computer, connect and plug-in the power supply, and youll be ready to go! You can do this while the computer is on or off, and no driver installation is necessary.
2.3.2 Installing the Windows Multi-Client Driver
While class-compliancy offers easy setup and connection of the ProKeys 88sx, the Windows class driver allows only one MIDI application, or program, to use the ProKeys 88sx at any given time. For many users, this is perfectly acceptable, as they will only be using the ProKeys 88sx to communicate with their host MIDI/audio application. However, if you use multiple applications at once, including applications ReWired together (such as Ableton LiveTM as a host and Propellerhead ReasonTM as a slave), youll need to install the Windows ProKeys 88sx MIDI driver so that both the host and the ReWired application can be simultaneously controlled from the ProKeys 88sx.
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT connect your ProKeys 88sx to your computer until the appropriate driver les have been copied to your computer.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Insert the Stage Piano Series CD-ROM into your computers CD-ROM drive. The computer will automatically display the interactive menu. If your computer fails to launch the menu, manually start the menu by clicking on Start > My Computer > Stage Piano Series > autorun.exe. Follow the onscreen directions to choose your product. Once you select your product, click Install to begin copying les. Follow the driver installers on-screen instructions. At various points in this installation process, you may be notied that the driver being installed is not digitally signed. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. Click Finish once the installer is complete. Connect your ProKeys 88sx to an available USB port and switch it on. Windows will identify the new MIDI device and will display a Found New Hardware Wizard. If you have Service Pack 2 installed on your computer, you will be asked if youd like to search the Internet for a driver. Please select No, not this time and press Next. Choose Install software automatically (recommended) and click Next. Once the wizard is completed, click Finish. You will see a message pop up that says Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.

2.3.3 Using the ProKeys 88sx with Your Software
When installed, the ProKeys 88sx will appear in the computer as a simple MIDI device with one input port and two output ports. You should select the ProKeys 88sx input port as the MIDI input device in your audio application. The application will then be able to read any of the data transmitted by you from the ProKeys 88sx. To trigger the internal sounds of your ProKeys 88sx using MIDI data from your sequencer, you should select the rst ProKeys 88sx MIDI output that you see in your sequencers MIDI output devices. To stream data directly to the external MIDI Out port of your ProKeys 88sx, you should select the second ProKeys 88sx MIDI output that you see in your sequencers MIDI output devices. The port names are dened in the table below. Note that the MIDI ports will appear with different names depending on whether you are using Mac or PC, and whether youve installed the Windows multi-client driver or not: Input Port Mac OS X Windows Class Driver Windows Multi-Client Driver USB ProKeys 88sx USB Audio Device USB ProKeys 88sx In Output to Internal Sounds USB ProKeys 88sx port 1 USB Audio Device (1) USB ProKeys 88sx Out (1) Output to MIDI OUT port USB ProKeys 88sx port 2 USB Audio Device (2) USB ProKeys 88sx Out (2)

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. The MIDI Out jack can be used to connect your ProKeys 88sx to a sequencer or an external synthesizer, allowing the ProKeys 88sx to trigger the various sounds of the synth or tone module.

2.5 Local Mode

You may nd it useful to turn Local mode off when using the ProKeys 88sx as a MIDI controller. When Local mode is turned off, the keyboard of your ProKeys 88sx will not control the internal sounds. However, it will continue to send and receive MIDI data to and from both the USB MIDI port (if you are connecting your ProKeys 88sx to a computer) and MIDI output port (when connecting to a MIDI interface or external MIDI device). Setting Local mode to off does not mean that the internal sounds of your ProKeys 88sx are completely disabled. The internal sounds will continue to respond to incoming MIDI messages from the USB port. By default Local mode is on. Note that this will be the case each time you turn your ProKeys 88sx on. To turn Local mode off:

< < < <

Press the Advanced Functions button Press the Local Off function key, key A#2 (see Appendix B). Performance mode will resume. However, playing the keyboard will no longer trigger the internal sounds. To turn Local mode back on, repeat the three steps outlined above.

To 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. < Press C5 to accept the value and return to Performance mode. Alternatively,
Press the Advanced Functions button. Press either the DATA = BANK LSB or DATA = BANK MSB key, keys G#1 and A#1 respectively. Performance mode will resume. You can now use the Transpose + and - buttons to change between different Banks.
2.8 The Instrument Buttons
The instrument buttons can also be used to send Program changes out on the current transmit channel of your ProKeys 88sx. The Program changes that these buttons send are listed in the table below. The Program change message will be accompanied by a Bank LSB and MSB message with a value of zero. These are also the Program messages you will need to send from your computer or sequencer to the ProKeys 88sx, in order to play the programs from an external source. Program 17 Instrument Piano 1 Piano 2 E. Piano 1 E. Piano 2 FM Piano Clav Perc. Organ

2.9 Transpose Buttons

The Transpose 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. Transpose lets you change the pitch of your instrument and continue to play in the key that is most comfortable for you. It is possible to transpose up or down by as much as 12 semitones. This means if you press the Transpose + or button 12 times, the tone will sound exactly one octave higher or lower. The Transpose buttons each have an associated LED. When the ProKeys 88sx is not transposed, both LEDs will be off. If you set the transpose to a negative value, the LED above the Transpose - button will light up, but the LED above the Transpose + button will remain off. If you set the transpose to a positive value, the + LED will light up. Pressing both Transpose buttons at the same time will set the transpose back to zero, and both LEDs will switch off.

2.9.1 Octave

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. However, in many cases, by default the pitch bend will increase or decrease the pitch by two semi-tones. For example, if you play a C and push the Pitch Bend wheel right to the top, the note you hear will be D. If you pull it all the way back towards you, you will hear Bb. It is possible to alter the range of the Pitch Bend wheel to allow even larger pitch shifts. This is explained in detail on page 16.

2.11 MIDI Controller Messages
There are 128 MIDI controller messages that are used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters on your MIDI device. Examples of these controllable parameters include volume, pan, expression, reverb, chorus and portamento. There are three controls (Slider, Modulation Wheel, Expression Pedal) on your ProKeys 88sx that can send any of the 128 MIDI controller messages to control such parameters. Please note that in order for these effects to work, the MIDI device you are sending them to must be able to receive these messages! The controls that are able to send MIDI controller messages are the volume slider, the modulation wheel and the expression pedal. By default, these controls are assigned to send master volume, modulation, and expression messages, respectively. However, you can assign them to send different MIDI controller messages, by changing the number that is assigned to the control. These numbers are dened in Appendix C. For example, you may want to set the Modulation wheel to control a reverb amount. This would be achieved by changing the control number of the Modulation wheel assignment to 91. Examples of other popular effects are listed in the table below. Please consult Appendix C for the full list. Effect Modulation Volume Pan Expression Reverb depth Chorus depth Control Number 91 93
2.11.1 Extra Controller Messages
You may have noticed that although we have said there are 128 MIDI controller messages, Appendix C shows 132. This is because messages are not standard MIDI controller messages, but are useful messages that we have added to the controller list. They are more complicated messages, but you can assign them to your controls in exactly the same way as any other MIDI controller message. The extra messages are supported by GS, XG and GM2 devices. The use of each message is given in the table below: Controller Number MIDI Message Pitch Bend Sensitivity Master Tune (coarse) Master Tune (ne) Channel Aftertouch Use Alters the range of a pitch bend message Adjusts the tuning of your sound module or synthesizer in large steps Adjusts the tuning of your sound module or synthesizer in small steps Adds a vibrato effect

2.11.2 Data Entry

English Some of the Advanced Functions require data entry. When in Edit mode, you can use keys F3 to B4 for data entry. Pressing ENTER will select the data value you have entered and your ProKeys 88sx will return to Performance mode. Alternatively you can press CANCEL, which will return your ProKeys 88sx to Performance mode and ignore any entries you may have made. The following tables dene Advanced Functions that require data entry, and the range of the data you can enter: Key F#2 G#2 A#2 F#3 G#3 A#3 Advanced Function Wheel Assign Pedal Assign Slider Assign Program Bank LSB Bank MSB Data Range 0-131 0-131 0-131 0-127 0-127 0-127

The Expression pedal can be assigned a controller number from 0 to 131. Please see appendix C for more detail. Note: pressing the Default key during data entry will cause the pedal to become assigned to Expression (controller 11).

2.11.7 Wheel Assign

To assign the Modulation wheel to a different MIDI Controller message:
Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the Modulation wheel function key, key F#3 (see Appendix B). Use the white data entry keys, F3 to B4 to enter the number of the controller you wish to assign to the wheel (see appendix C). Press C5 to accept the value and return to Performance Mode.
The Modulation wheel can be assigned a controller number from 0 to 131. Please see appendix C for more detail.
Note: pressing the default key during data entry will cause the wheel to become assigned to Modulation (controller 1).

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.

2.11.9 Sostenuto Pedal

If you connect a foot-switch pedal to the Sostenuto Pedal input, the pedal will send controller 66 on/off messages to your sound module, synthesizer or virtual instrument. The Sostenuto Pedal affects all notes held down when the pedal is engaged until the pedal is released.

2.11.10 Pitch Bend Range

The range of frequencies that your pitch bend can control can be altered, so long as the Pitch Bend Range message is supported by your sound module or virtual instrument. To change the range of the pitch bend, you need to assign either the slider, expression pedal or modulation wheel to controller 128 (see appendix C). Taking the Modulation wheel as an example, the process is as follows:
Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the Wheel assign function key, key F#3 (see Appendix B). Press white data entry keys, A3, B3 then A4 to enter the number 128. Press C5 to accept the value and return to Performance mode. The Modulation wheel will now vary the range of the pitch shift obtainable from the Pitch Bend wheel.

2.12 Panic

Sometimes you may nd that the sound on your sound module or virtual instrument does not seem correct. Or, you may nd that notes get stuck while on and will sound continuously. This may be because your sound module or synth did not properly receive a NOTE OFF message for some reason. There may also be some controller settings that are altering the sound in a way you do not like. You can reset all controllers, and turn off all notes from the ProKeys 88sx, as follows:

passed back out to your ProKeys 88sx and thereby allow you to monitor your sounds when recording (consult your sequencer manual for more information). With the ProKeys 88sx set to communicate with the sequencer in this manner, data will go into the sequencer, and straight back out of the sequencer to trigger the internal sounds of the ProKeys 88sx, when you play the keyboard. You can therefore record and edit your performance on your sequencer.
3.2.1 Percussion Sounds and Unsupported Programs
Please note that if your ProKeys 88sx receives any data on channel 10 from your sequencer, this data has no effect on the internal sounds. (Channel 10 is commonly used for MIDI drums.) Similarly, if you are sending Program changes from your sequencer, please note that program changes that are not listed in the table on page 13 will not trigger any of the internal sounds. In order to create arrangements with more sounds than just the seven available sounds of your ProKeys 88sx, you should use either a software synthesizer on your computer, or an external sound module. Using an external sound module to achieve additional sounds is explained in the next section.
3.3 Controlling a Sound Module from the Computer
By turning on MIDI Out from USB mode (see page 17), the data coming in from the computer will go directly out of the MIDI Out port and trigger the sounds in the external sound module. This means that your ProKeys 88sx is effectively acting as a USB to MIDI interface. In order to channel MIDI data from the computer to the MIDI Out port, you should set the MIDI Output device on your computer to be the second ProKeys 88sx output. Alternatively, you may want to merge the MIDI data from your ProKeys 88sx with the data from the computer. This would allow you to play and record to a sequencer, and play back the entire performance on a sound module connected to the MIDI Out port of your ProKeys 88sx. To do this:
Ensure MIDI Out from USB mode is on ((see page 17). Turn Local mode off. Ensure the ProKeys 88sx is selected as the MIDI Input device in your sequencer.
And Finally. If you are still having trouble with any of the features on the ProKeys 88sx, please consult the following troubleshooting guide, which answers some frequently asked questions. If you are still not able to nd the answer you are looking for, please feel free to contact M-Audio technical support for further assistance. Support details are given on page 20.

Troubleshooting

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 systems performance. Though this section cannot cover all possible issues you may encounter, we would like to offer you some suggestions for dealing with common problems. If you are connecting to a computer, we recommend that you avoid connecting too many devices to your computer at the same time. The more devices you have connected to the computer, the greater the load on the computers CPU. Although it is possible in theory to chain multiple USB devices together, doing so may degrade your systems performance. English
If you are experiencing clipping or distortion:
Turn the volume slider down. You may be overloading the input of the audio device you have connected the ProKeys 88sx to. If you are recording the audio from your ProKeys 88sx on a computer, the distortion may be due to the audio settings of your computers sound card. This can be corrected by either increasing the audio buffer size used by your soundcard, or trimming its input gain levels. Refer to the user manual for your computer sound card for more information.
My ProKeys 88sx suddenly stopped working after having performed well since installation on a computer.
Switch off the unit and leave it off for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer, power up your ProKeys 88sx and try again. If the problem persists, you may have to reinstall the drivers for the unit. The latest drivers are available at http://www.m-audio.com.
I have plugged in a Sustain pedal to my ProKeys 88sx, but it works backwards.
The polarity of the Sustain pedal is calculated by the ProKeys 88sx 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 not to press the pedal when you power up. To reverse the pedal polarity, just press and hold the pedal when you power up. Note: this will have to be done each time you power up the ProKeys 88sx.

I have connected the ProKeys 88sx to my computer. 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 caused at the computer and is not coming from the ProKeys 88sx. This may be due to the CPU load of the soft-synth you are using. MIDI data is simply control data. MIDI data is read by the soft-synth; the soft-synth then completes a large number of complex calculations in order to produce the sound you hear and all this processing activity takes time. If you already have adjusted the appropriate parameters relating to latency on your sound card, try re-installing the latest drivers for the sound card, or try reducing the buffer sizes of the sound card. If you are using a host application, check its buffer size settings as most applications allow for user adjustment to improve timing. If you feel that you may need to upgrade your sound card, please visit http://www.m-audio.com.

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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 ProKeys 88sx 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:

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Appendices

Appendix A
MIDI Implementation Chart for the ProKeys 88

Function

Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Channel Mode Program Change System Exclusive Song Position Common System Exclusive Aux Messages 0-119 :Default :Changed :Default :Messages :Altered :True Voice :Note ON :Note OFF :Keys :Chs

Transmitted

1 1-16 --------X ********* 0-127 ********* 0 X X 0-127 *********

Received

All except 10 X X 0 only those on page 13.

Remarks

120-127

:True Number

:Song Select :Clock :Commands :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF :Active Sense :Reset
GM2 Reverb, Chorus GM2 Reverb, Type. Chorus Type. Master Volume. Master Volume. Master Tuning. X X X X X 0 X X X 0 = YES X

Notes:

X = NO

Appendix B

Outline of the Function Keys
White Keys C1 D1 to E3 F3 G3 to B4 C5 Black Keys C#1 D#1 F#1 G#1 A#1 C#2 D#2 F#2 G#2 A#2 C#3 D#3 F#3 G#3 A#3 C#4 D#4 F#4 G#4 A#4 Data = Octave Data = Transpose Data = Program Data = Bank LSB Data = Bank MSB Data = Channel Data = Tuning Panic MIDI Out From USB Local Off Octave Octave + Wheel Assign Pedal Assign Slider Assign Transpose Transpose + Program Bank LSB Bank MSB Cancel Channel Select Default Data Entry keys Enter

Appendix C

Standard MIDI Controller Numbers
60 Bank Select Modulation Breath Control Controller 3 Foot Control Porta Time Data Entry Channel Volume Balance Controller 9 Pan Expression Effects Controller 1 Effects Controller 2 Controller 14 Controller 15 Gen Purpose 1 Gen Purpose 2 Gen Purpose 3 Gen Purpose 4 Controller 20 Controller 21 Controller 22 Controller 23 Controller 24 Controller 25 Controller 26 Controller 27 Controller 28 Controller 29 Controller 30 Controller 31 Bank Select LSB Modulation LSB Breath Control LSB Controller 35 Foot Control LSB Porta Time LSB Data Entry LSB Channel Volume LSB Balance LSB Controller 41 Pan LSB Expression LSB Controller 44 Controller 45 Controller 46 Controller 47 Gen Purpose 1 LSB Gen Purpose 2 LSB Gen Purpose 3 LSB Gen Purpose 4 LSB Controller 52 Controller 53 Controller 54 Controller 55 Controller 56 Controller 57 Controller 58 Controller 59 Controller Controller 61 Controller 62 Controller 63 Sustain Pedal Portamento Sostenuto Soft Pedal Legato Pedal Hold 2 Sound Variation Resonance Release Time Attack Time Cut-off Frequency Controller 75 Controller 76 Controller 77 Controller 78 Controller 79 Gen Purpose 5 Gen Purpose 6 Gen Purpose 7 Gen Purpose 8 Portamento Control Controller 85 Controller 86 Controller 87 Controller 88 Controller 89 Controller 90 Reverb Depth Tremolo Depth Chorus Depth Celeste (De-tune) Phaser Depth Data Increment Data Decrement Non-Reg Param LSB Non-Reg Param MSB Reg Param LSB Reg Param MSB Controller 102 Controller 103 Controller 104 Controller 105 Controller 106 Controller 107 Controller 108 Controller 109 Controller 110 Controller 111 Controller 112 Controller 113 Controller 114 Controller 115 Controller 116 Controller 117 Controller 118 Controller 119 Channel Mode Messages All Sound Off Reset all Controllers Local Control All Notes Off Omni Off Omni On Mono On (Poly Off) Poly On (Mono Off)

Extra RPN Messages 128 Pitch Bend sensitivity 129 Fine Tune 130 Coarse Tune 131 Channel Pressure

Appendix D

GM Program Numbers in Bank 0
0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 2 Electric grand Piano 3 Honky Tonk Piano 4 Electric Piano Electric Piano Harpsichord 7 Clavinet
32 Acoustic Bass 33 Electric Fingered Bass 34 Electric Picked Bass 35 Fretless Bass 36 Slap Bass Slap Bass Syn Bass Syn Bass 2
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 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
Chromatic Percussion Strings/Orchestra 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 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

Guitar

24 Nylon Acoustic 25 Steel Acoustic 26 Jazz Electric 27 Clean Electric 28 Muted Electric 29 Overdrive 30 Distorted 31 Harmonics
56 Trumpet 57 Trombone 58 Tuba 59 Muted Trumpet 60 French Horn 61 Brass Section 61 Syn Brass Syn Brass 2

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

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 E

Audio Specications
General < Sample Rate. 48kHz Line Outputs < Frequency response:. 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.3dB < SNR:. -102dB @ 48kHz (a-weighted) < Dynamic Range:. 102dB @ 48kHz (a-weighted) < THD+N:. 0.0065% (-83.7dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz < Maximum Output:. +15dBu (4.4Vrms) unbalanced at 0dBFS. < Output Impedance:. 150 Ohms, unbalanced < Crosstalk:. <-110dB, channel-to-channel Headphone Outputs Both Headphone Outputs should meet or exceed the following audio specications, even when used simultaneously.
Max Output:. +4.6dBu (1.3Vrms) @ 32 Ohms Output Impedance:. 75 Ohms Working Range:. 32 Ohms to 600 Ohms Crosstalk:. <-70dB, channel-to-channel 050715_PK88sx_UG_EN01

Sono 88

English

Quick Start Guide

ProKeys Sono 88

Introduction

Quick Start Guide 1
Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono 88 is a semi-weighted 88-key digital piano, a USB-compatible MIDI controller, and a computer audio interface. Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument, or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono to record audio utilizing the included recording software. ProKeys Sono instantly transforms your computer into an incredibly versatile music studio. We recommend you spend a few minutes reviewing this Quick Start Guide to ensure proper setup.

ProKeys Sono 88 Features

Keyboard:
88 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys premium quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Strings, Choir) General MIDI (GM) sound set with 128 built-in sounds for full playback of MIDI files Layer mode for playing two voices simultaneously On-board reverb and chorus effects Pitch Bend wheel Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable Voice Volume knob; MIDI re-assignable
Transpose up/down buttons; MIDI re-assignable Sustain foot pedal input; MIDI re-assignable MIDI output port 40-note maximum polyphony* Edit mode for advanced functions and programming through USB or DC power for standalone functionality (DC power adaptor sold separately) operation: no driver installation required simply connect the keyboard and power on

omplete C

us-powered B

lass-compliant C

* tereo premium voices operate at a maximum polyphony of 20 notes. Layering S two voices may further reduce polyphony.
Built-in Audio Interface:
16-Bit, 44.1 kHz, 2-input, 2-output audio interface microphone, 1/4 instrument, and stereo RCA input connectors Two rear-panel 1/4 audio outputs Two front-panel 1/4 headphone outputs

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Instrument and Microphone gain control knobs with signal and peak LEDs Monitor knob for near-zero latency hardware monitoring Master Volume slider

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Whats in the Box?
M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 keyboard Printed Quick Start Guide M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM
Bundle Software Disc USB cable

About this Guide

This Quick Start Guide covers:
Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 88
Driver Installation for ProKeys Sono 88
Third Party Software Configuration
1. Use the provided USB cable to connect ProKeys Sono 88 to an available USB port on your computer. The USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also transmits MIDI and audio data to and from your computer. 2. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the on position. ProKeys Sono is now ready to be used no additional installation steps are required for basic operation.** 3. Connect the two 1/4 outputs on the rear panel of ProKeys Sono to powered monitors, an amplifier, or a mixer. You may also listen through headphones by connecting one or two sets of headphones to the 1/4 stereo headphone outputs on ProKeys Sono 88. 4. Be sure the Voice Vol knob is at a reasonable listening level. 5. Play the keyboard.
ProKeys Sono can be used without a computer. This is referred to as standalone operation. An optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately), or a USB-type power supply (also sold separately) is required for standalone operation.
optional USB-type external power supply
OTE: Above instructions demonstrate how to trigger the voices built into ProKeys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono can N also be used to trigger sounds generated by software synthesizers running on a connected computer or trigger sounds on external MIDI devices connected to the ProKeys MIDI Out port. See the User Guide on the included ProKeys Sono CD-ROM for additional information.

**IMPORTANT: When using ProKeys Sono class-compliant (i.e., without installing drivers) in Windows, the computer will search for the M-Audio DFU (device firmware upgrade tool) and display a Found New Hardware Wizard. The M-Audio DFU is a component of ProKeys Sono 88 that is enabled when the M-Audio drivers are installed, but is not necessary for class-compliant operation. You have the following options: A. Cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard and start using ProKeys Sono immediately. The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear every time your computer detects that the device is connected (e.g. upon computer or device restart, or disconnecting/reconnecting ProKeys Sono). B. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard until it gives the option not to be prompted to install this hardware again.

Windows Vista Users:

elect S
Dont show this message again for this device in the first screen that appears.
Click Continue in the confirmation screen that follows.

Windows XP Users:

In the first screen, select No, not this time and click Next
the second screen, select Install the software automatically and click Next

inally, F

make sure the check box labeled Dont prompt me again to install this software is active, then click Finish.
C. Install the M-Audio drivers as described in the Driver Installation for ProKeys Sono 88 section of this Quick Start Guide. After these drivers have been installed, the Found New Hardware Wizard for the M-Audio DFU will no longer be displayed.
The ProKeys Sono 88 Voice Demos ProKeys Sono has a built-in demo song for each instrument sound. To hear these demos: 1. ress the Edit Mode button so that the Edit mode LED lights. P 2.Press one of the Voice Select buttons.
Demo playback can be stopped by pressing either the Edit Mode button or the Reverb button. Using the Audio Inputs A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input located on the rear panel, and an instrument such as a guitar or bass can be connected to the 1/4 input jack, also located on the rear panel. E ach of these two inputs has an independent preamp featuring a dedicated gain control knob, and signal and clip LEDs. Two analog RCA inputs are also located on the back panel. Signal from these inputs is mixed with the Microphone and Instrument input signals and routed to the 1/4 output jacks.

MPORTANT: Be sure the Mic and Inst. Gain knobs are turned down before connecting equipment to these I two input jacks. Failure to do this can result in a loud pop or feedback which can damage your speakers or hearing.
Additional Features in Edit Mode ProKeys Sono provides many additional MIDI features and programming options. Pressing the Edit Mode button puts the keys of the keyboard into Edit mode. This mode enables you to configure internal features of ProKeys Sono and transmit advanced MIDI messages. Consult the User Guide found on the included M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM for a complete description of the ProKeys Sono Edit mode. MIDI Connections You can connect the ProKeys Sono 88 MIDI Output port to an external MIDI devices MIDI Input port. This enables you to control an external synthesizer or sound module using ProKeys Sono as a standalone keyboard controller. Alternatively, the MIDI Output port can be configured to serve as a USB to MIDI interface. In this mode, ProKeys Sono 88 transmits MIDI data from sequencing software running on your computer to MIDI devices connected to the ProKeys Sono MIDI Output port. More information on this feature is included in the User Guide found on the M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM. A sustain pedal can also be connected to the 1/4 Sustain pedal jack on the back of ProKeys Sono.

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With ProKeys Sono connected to a computer, any MIDI or audio capable software application running on the same computer should recognize ProKeys Sono as a MIDI and audio input and output device. However, you may need to configure the software to send and receive MIDI and audio data to and from ProKeys Sono 88. This often entails going into the Options or Device Setup menu of your music software application and selecting M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 or USB Audio Device as the MIDI and audio input and output device. In Windows XP, ProKeys Sono will appear as USB Audio Device if the M-Audio drivers have not been installed. After installing these drivers, ProKeys Sono should appear as M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88. Please consult your softwares documentation for instructions on how to configure the software for use with external MIDI devices.
The actual ProKeys Sono name displayed by the computer may vary slightly depending on what recording software is being used.
Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install additional drivers. This gives immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as well as to the built-in MIDI interface. However, as you become more familiar with the ProKeys Sono keyboard, you may wish to take advantage of this products additional professional features by installing the ProKeys Sono 88 drivers. Installing the ProKeys Sono drivers eliminates the M-Audio DFU message which appears when connecting ProKeys Sono as a classcompliant device. ProKeys Sono drivers in Windows are also useful for improving audio performance by reducing latency. Latency is the time it takes for MIDI input (when using software synthesizers) or audio input IMPORTANT: signal to appear as audio at the ProKeys Sono audio outputs for monitoring purposes. In Disconnect ProKeys Sono from your Windows, installing the ProKeys Sono drivers allows you to use your new keyboards MIDI computer until the appropriate driver features with more than one application at the same time (multi-client), send large SysEx files have been copied to your hard messages, and to use ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered drive. Be sure to leave your ProKeys recording software. On a Macintosh computer, installing the M-Audio drivers enables you Sono disconnected until instructed to to use your ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording connect it. software. Windows XP and Windows Vista (32-bit editions)

To install drivers for ProKeys Sono 88: 1. e recommend that you download the most recent drivers by going to the Support > Drivers page at W www.m-audio.com. This ensures that you have the newest drivers available. If you do not have Internet access, insert the M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM into your computer to install the drivers that came with your interface. a. f you are installing drivers from the M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and I Documentation CD-ROM, the computer will automatically display the interactive install screen when the CD-ROM is inserted. If your computer fails to launch this application, you can manually start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > ProKeys Sono. Next, select your product from the menu and click Install. b. f you are installing drivers from www.m-audio.com, simply double-click the I file once it has finished downloading.
I f you are using Windows Vista, My Computer will be labeled Computer in this step.
2. Follow the driver installers on-screen direction prompts. 3. various points in this installation process, you may be notified that the driver At being installed has not passed Windows Logo Testing, or asked whether the program you wish to run is a trusted application. Click Continue Anyway (Windows XP) 1 or Install (Windows Vista) 2 to proceed with installation. 4. Click Finish once the installer has completed the installation. 5. se the provided USB cable to connect ProKeys Sono 88 to an available USB U port on your computer. 6. ake sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the on M position. If you are using a Windows Vista computer, your ProKeys Sono is now ready to use. If you are using Windows XP, proceed to steps 7-10. 7. indows XP will identify the interface and will ask if you want to search the W Internet for a driver. Select No, not this time, and click Next to continue. 3
8. indows XP will display a Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Install the software W automatically, and click Next to continue. 4 9. Once the Wizard has completed, click Finish. You may be presented with a second Found New Hardware Wizard. If so, then repeat steps 7-9. 10. hen the installation is complete, you will see a message stating Your new hardware W is installed and ready to use. Macintosh

M-Audio driver installation is not required in order to use ProKeys Sono 88 with your Macintosh OS X computer. However, these drivers are necessary if you wish to use the keyboard with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software. Instructions for installing the ProKeys Sono 88 OS X drivers can be found in the User Guide found on the included M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM.
Important Note about System Upgrades:
Please check the M-Audio driver download page at http://www.m-audio.com/drivers for the availability of an updated driver before you decide to install operating system updates. Before new M-Audio device drivers are released, they are tested for use with the operating system versions that are available at that time. When updates for an operating system are released by Microsoft or Apple, all M-Audio device drivers have to be re-tested and possibly updated to ensure proper operation. M-Audio recommends refraining from installing operating system updates until a driver has been posted to the M-Audio website for that specific operating system.
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Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. Warranty Registration Immediately registering your new M-Audio product entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance to win M-Audio giveaways.
ESD and Fast Transient may cause the unit to temporarily malfunction. Switch off and on again to restore normal operation. 2008 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio and ProKeys Sono 88 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. 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.

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