Sono 88

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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

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* 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

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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.

Quick Start Guide 3

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.
Warranty Terms and Registration
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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Appendices - Useful MIDI Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appendix C - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CCs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix D - Additional RPN Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono 88 is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive 88-key digital piano, USB-compatible MIDI controller, and an audio interface in one convenient package. Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono and record, edit and produce your performance via your computer utilizing the included recording software. ProKeys Sono provides everything to instantly transform your computer into a versatile music studio. ProKeys Sono functions as a class-compliant device when connected to your computer via USB. This means your computer will recognize the keyboard without the need to install additional drivers1 and will have immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as well as to the built-in MIDI interface. However, as you become more familiar with ProKeys Sono, you may wish to take advantage of this devices additional professional features by installing the ProKeys Sono drivers. Installing the ProKeys Sono drivers in Windows improves audio performance by reducing latency. Latency is the time it takes for MIDI input (when using software synthesizers) or audio input signal to appear as audio at the ProKeys Sono audio outputs for monitoring. Windows users will gain additional functionality from installing the ProKeys Sono drivers including: using your new keyboard with more than one application at the same time (multi-client), the ability to send large SysEx messages, as well as using your ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software. On a Macintosh, installing the M-Audio drivers enables you to use your ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software. Information on Windows driver installation can be found in the printed Quick Start Guide included with your new ProKeys Sono. Macintosh driver installation instructions are in the ProKeys Sono 88 Setup in OS X chapter of this User Guide. Finally, keep in mind that ProKeys Sono can be used with any third-party music program. Be sure to read your specific applications documentation to learn more about how it can best be used with this device.

Rear Panel Descriptions:

17. 1/4 Main Outputs (Output RL/Mono): Connect these unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) main outputs to your mixer, powered speakers, or amplifier. These jacks output a mixed signal consisting of the ProKeys Sono internal piano sounds, signal from all of the keyboards inputs (mic, instrument, and auxiliary), and audio signal coming from your computer. If you are connecting to a mono (single channel) device or amplifier, use the left 1/4 output. TIP: The ProKeys Sono Auxiliary 18. Auxiliary RCA Inputs (Aux Input RL): These line-level RCA-type inputs can inputs do not have an input gain receive signal from a variety of sources such as mixers, CD players, or drum knob. Therefore, the volume of these machines. These inputs are mixed into the outputs of ProKeys Sono and will be inputs must be adjusted at the source heard on the 1/4 main outputs (17) or headphone outputs (2). to ensure that the incoming signal 19. 1/4 Instrument Input (Instrument): This unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) does not clip (distort) at the ProKeys connector allows you to connect an instrument, such as an electric guitar or Sono input. For example, if you have bass. Use the Instrument Gain knob (8) to control the gain level of this input. connected a CD player to the RCA inputs, you may need to adjust the 20. XLR Microphone Input (Microphone): This input accepts a dynamic output volume of the player itself to microphone connected via a standard three-pin balanced XLR cable. Use the ensure distortion free recordings. Microphone Gain knob (7) to control the gain level of this input. 21. Sustain Pedal Jack (Sustain): Connect an optional sustain pedal to this jack. This pedal is normally used for sustaining the sound you are playing without having to keep your hands on the keyboard (just like the sustain pedal on a piano). 22. MIDI Out Jack (MIDI Out): ProKeys Sono can connect to external MIDI devices such as synthesizers or sound modules through this jack. By default, MIDI data generated by playing the keys on the keyboard is sent to this MIDI output jack. However, it is possible to configure ProKeys Sono to act as a USB to MIDI interface, allowing MIDI data from your computer to be sent out of this jack. See the MIDI Out Mode Key section of the Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode chapter for more information. Powering ProKeys Sono: 23. USB Port ( ): Use the provided USB cable to connect ProKeys Sono to ProKeys Sono can be powered an available USB port on a PC or Macintosh computer. This USB connection will through either the USB port or the power ProKeys Sono and allow transfer of audio and MIDI data between your DC Power Supply port. It is NOT computer and the device. Alternatively, an optional USB-type power supply can necessary to power the device be connected to this port for standalone operation. through both ports. For example, if 24. Power Supply Port (9V DC): Connect an optional 9V DC >500mA DC ProKeys Sono is connected to your center-positive power supply to this jack when using ProKeys Sono in standalone computer using the USB cable, it is mode. This port does not need to be used when ProKeys Sono is connected to not necessary to use a DC power your computer with a USB cable or if a USB-type power supply is being used. supply. 25. On/Off Switch ( I / O ): This On/Off switch turns ProKeys Sono on and off. 26. Kensington Security Slot ( ): This slot is compatible with Kensington security cables to protect your device from theft.

MIDI Out

Powered Monitors Computer Example Setup #2 Example Setup #2 shows a drum machine plugged into the Aux inputs, and the ProKeys Sono main outputs plugged into a pair of powered speakers. The ProKeys Sono MIDI Output jack is connected to the MIDI input of the drum machine, while a sequencing application on a computer handles audio and MIDI data through the USB connection (see Using ProKeys Sono with a Computer to learn more about how your ProKeys Sono and computer exchange audio and MIDI data). This setup allows you to: 1. end MIDI information from either the ProKeys Sono keyboard or your computers sequencer to the drum machine. S 2. eturn the audio output of the drum machine into ProKeys Sono, where it can be mixed with the built-in sounds and/or R audio coming from the computer. 3. The mixed output is then sent to powered speakers (or headphones) for monitoring.

About the audio inputs:

Keep in mind that ProKeys Sono features a 2-input, 2-output audio interface. This means that while ProKeys Sono has a variety of analog inputs on its rear panel (i.e., an XLR microphone input, a 1/4 instrument input, and a pair of RCA Aux inputs), the XLR/Left Aux and Instrument/Right Aux inputs are merged (or summed) together before being sent to the computer. In other words, if signal is present at all of the inputs when you begin recording, the XLR and Left Aux will appear mixed together in channel one of your software while the Instrument and Right Aux inputs will appear mixed together as channel two. Note that by default, the built-in ProKeys Sono sounds are also summed with the microphone, instrument, and auxiliary inputs and sent to the computer for recording. If you do not wish to send the ProKeys Sono sounds to your music software, this can be accomplished by toggling the USB Record switch in Edit mode. Additional information on this can be found in the USB Record Key portion of the Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode chapter of this User Guide. Similarly, while ProKeys Sono features two sets of headphone outputs and 1/4 main outputs, all of these outputs play the same stereo signal.
ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument
Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer. To do this, an optional USB-type power supply or 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required. NOTE: While ProKeys Sono can receive power from two different power sources, the device only requires one power source to operate. In other words, if one type of power supply is connected (such as a USB-type power adapter), it is not necessary to connect the second type of power supply (the 9V, 500mA adapter). ProKeys Sono can function as a standalone instrument, providing seven premium voices, and a complete General MIDI (GM) sound set. In addition to playing the built-in sounds, you can use the keyboard to trigger sounds on synthesizers or sound modules that are connected to the MIDI Out jack on ProKeys Sono. By default, ProKeys Sono transmits MIDI data on channel one. You can also use the Mic Gain, Instrument Gain, Direct Monitor and Voice Volume knobs in standalone mode to create a mix of your keyboard, guitar and vocal performances.

C. Install the M-Audio drivers as described in the Driver Installation for ProKeys Sono 88 section of the Quick Start Guide. After these drivers have been installed, the Found New Hardware Wizard for the M-Audio DFU will no longer be displayed.
ProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS X
Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software. However, M-Audio drivers need to be installed if you are planning to use ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered music production software. MPORTANT: Disconnect ProKeys Sono from your computer until the appropriate driver I files have been copied to your hard drive. The instructions will indicate when the keyboard should be connected to your computer. 1. recommend that you download the most recent drivers by going to the Support > Drivers page at www.m-audio.com. We 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 the keyboard. a. f you are installing drivers from the M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM, a CD-ROM icon will I appear on your desktop once the disc is inserted into your computer. Double-click this icon to view the contents of the disc. Next, double-click Open Me. Finally, select your product from the drop-down menu on the welcome screen and click Install. b. f you are installing drivers from www.m-audio.com, the downloaded file should automatically mount and display its I contents. If this file does not automatically mount after it has finished downloading, click on the file from the download stack (Mac OS X 10.5), or double-click the file from the desktop (Mac OS X 10.4) to display its contents. Next, double-click the installer application. 2. Follow the driver installers on-screen instructions. During Installation, Mac OS X will ask you to enter your user name and password. Enter this information and click OK to confirm. If you have not configured a password for your computer, leave the password field blank and click OK. If you are not the computers owner, ask the owner or your Administrator for the missing information.
3. When the installer has completed, click Restart. Your computer will reboot automatically. 4. After your computer has finished starting up, connect ProKeys Sono to an available USB port on your computer. The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also transfers MIDI and audio data to and from your computer system.

Recording from a Microphone to an Audio Track

Add A Track

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Audio Out

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Sono 88 Voices

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Recording Software

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Microphone

Powered Monitors
In this scenario, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface to record a microphone: T he microphones output signal is received at the microphone (XLR) input jack on ProKeys Sono and sent to the computer through the USB connection. Sequencer software running on the computer can then capture the microphone signal on one of its mono audio tracks (the track is labeled Mic in the illustration above). This signal can be monitored while recording or played back after it has been recorded. Monitoring can take place over powered speakers (connected to the 1/4 main output jacks on the rear panel) or by headphones (connected to either one of the 1/4 headphone jacks on the front panel). Keep in mind thatdepending on how the Mono button is configured to functionthe microphone input routing can be altered to make the microphone appear on both channels (one and two) of a stereo track (i.e., centered in the stereo field). This functionality may be helpful in direct monitoring situations where headphones are being used. To learn more about this, see the section titled The Mono Button within the ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and Controls section of this User Guide.
TIP: Signal from the ProKeys Sono microphone input is usually available on input channel one within your recording software. To record from a microphone, this mono audio track must be configured to receive signal from audio input channel one. See your audio applications documentation to learn how to configure an audio track.
TIP: When recording with a microphone in your studio, it is recommended that you turn off your speakers and monitor through headphones. This prevents feedback loops which may be very loud and can damage your equipment or harm your hearing.
Recording an Instrument to an Audio Track

Instrument

Like the previous scenario, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface. However, this time the instrument input is being used to record an electric guitar (or bass) into your computer. The guitars output signal is received at the 1/4 instrument input jack on ProKeys Sono and sent to the computer through the USB connection. Sequencer software running on the computer can then capture the guitars signal on one of its mono audio tracks (the track is labeled Instr in the illustration above). This signal can be monitored while recording or played back after it has been recorded. Monitoring can take place over powered speakers (connected to the 1/4 main output jacks on the rear panel) or by headphones (connected to either one of the 1/4 headphone jacks on the front panel). Keep in mind thatdepending on how the Mono button is configured to functionthe instrument input routing can be altered to make the instrument appear on both channels (one and two) of a stereo track (i.e., centered in the stereo field). This functionality may be helpful in direct monitoring situations where headphones are being used. To learn more about this, see the section titled The Mono Button within the ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and Controls section of this User Guide.

MIDI Tracks:

MIDI tracks allow you to record the notes you play on the ProKeys Sono keyboard as MIDI data. The benefit of using MIDI tracks is that nearly every aspect of each recorded note can easily be changed. For example, you can change the pitch, duration or even the instrument sound after a recording has been made. However, you always need to have a MIDI instrument available in order to play back MIDI tracks. ProKeys Sono has a built-in sound engine that gives you 128 standardized General MIDI sounds (including the seven ProKeys Sono premium sounds). Additionally, you can choose to use virtual instrument software within your recording application, or connect an optional MIDI sound module to the MIDI Out jack on ProKeys Sono to give you even more sound choices. Below, we will examine various MIDI options you have with ProKeys Sono, by looking at the different track types in a typical recording/ sequencing application, and the options you have with each of them.
Recording MIDI and triggering sounds on a virtual instrument

Virtual Instrument

Female Choir Male Solo
TIP: See your softwares documentation to learn more about audio/MIDI routing and virtual instruments.

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Reverb

Cathedral

MIDI via USB

Audio via USB

NOTE: For additional information on routing MIDI signal from ProKeys Sono to your computer sequencing software, see the Routing MIDI Data to your Computer section of this User Guide.
Recording Software MIDI via USB Audio via USB
In this scenario, the keys, wheels, and other controls of your ProKeys Sono generate MIDI data that is sent to the computer through the USB connection. The computers sequencing software routes this MIDI data to a virtual instrument loaded on one of its tracks. The virtual instrument receives the MIDI data and then generates audio data (sound) that is then routed to the ProKeys Sono main outputs. Monitoring can take place over powered speakers (connected to the 1/4 main output jacks on the rear panel) or by headphones (connected to either one of the 1/4 headphone jacks on the front panel). Note that it is not necessary to select any of the two ProKeys Sono MIDI output ports6 when working with virtual instruments. Configure your sequencing application to route MIDI signals to your virtual instrument software.
P roKeys Sono will appear as two separate MIDI output ports within your sequencing application: ProKeys Sono MIDI Out and ProKeys Sono Voices or, when using the device class-compliant in Windows XP, as USB Audio Device and USB Audio Device [2]. See the section titled Routing MIDI Signals from your Software for more information.

Using Direct Monitoring

When a microphone or instrument is plugged into the inputs of ProKeys Sono, its signal needs to be converted to a digital signal, which then gets sent to the computer via the USB cable. From there, the signal is sent to your music software, processed, and returned to the ProKeys Sono main outputs. This process usually takes a few fractions of a second to make the round-trip and that delay is known as latency. Latency is not a problem when playing back music, but it can be distracting while recording your performances. To compensate for this delay, M-Audio ProKeys Sono has a feature called Direct Monitor. Direct Monitor duplicates your incoming signal and sends one copy of the signal straight to the outputs (the other copy of the signal is sent to the computer). The signal that is sent directly to the outputs bypasses the computer altogether and has virtually no latency as a result. The Direct Monitor knob controls how much of the direct monitor signal is sent straight to the main and headphone outputs. Use this knob to set the monitoring level of the microphone, instrument, and auxiliary inputs that you are recording relative to the audio tracks that are playing from your computer. MPORTANT: When using Direct Monitor, you will need to disable I software monitoring in your audio application. Otherwise, you will double monitor your input signalsonce through the Direct Monitor signal path, and again through your computer software. Disabling software monitoring varies from application to application, but it is usually done by switching off record or input monitoring in your software or muting the channels that are record enabled. See your softwares documentation to learn more.
In a typical Direct Monitor scenario, plug your microphone into the Microphone input and guitar into the Instrument input on the rear panel. Configure a mono track to record from input channel one, and a second mono track to record from input channel two. Arm (record enable) both mono tracks in your audio software and set their recording levels using the gain controls on ProKeys Sono. Next, set the Direct Monitor Level and you are ready to record. If you are recording your mic and guitar while listening to tracks already recorded in your computer, you might want to listen once before starting the actual recording in order to set your Direct Monitor Level relative to the tracks playing from your computer. IMPORTANT: The Direct Monitor knob enables monitoring of all audio signals that enter any of the ProKeys Sono audio inputs. However, the ProKeys Sono outputs must be selected within your recording software in order to hear sounds created by virtual (computer software-based) MIDI instruments. Be sure ProKeys Sono 88 or USB Audio Device is selected as the audio output device within your recording software, and that you have headphones connected to the headphone outputs on the front of ProKeys Sono or amplified speakers connected to the 1/4 outputs on the back of ProKeys Sono.

The left side of the image shows a visual representation of a recorded MIDI note in the Piano Roll editor of a sequencing application. For many MIDI users, working with MIDI notes that are displayed this way is more intuitive than looking at the bare MIDI data in list form as explained next. The right side of the image shows the same note in a sequencing applications MIDI event list editor, very similar in format to how this information is transmitted over a MIDI connection. 1. MIDI event type: MIDI note 2. Start point of the MIDI note (Note On) 3. End point of the MIDI note (Note Off) 4. Pitch of the MIDI note 5. Velocity (loudness) of the MIDI note
Regardless of how MIDI information is displayed in your sequencer (visually in a piano roll editor, as traditional score within musical staff or as a MIDI event list), the recorded or transmitted MIDI information always consists of items 1-5 listed above for all MIDI notes. MIDI instructions can be recorded by software and simultaneously routed to destinations that will transform the data into actual sound: the built-in sounds on ProKeys Sono, a virtual instrument running on the computer, or an external MIDI synthesizer. As you begin using ProKeys Sono, you will quickly discover that using a computer-based sequencer with virtual instrument software gives you access to a large array of high-quality sounds, a large graphic user interface, and the ability to edit and change performances even after theyve been recorded.
Routing MIDI Signals to your Software
Most recording applications require you to select the MIDI input device that you wish to use. To do this, navigate to the appropriate MIDI setup menu within your music software and select ProKeys Sono11 as the MIDI input device. The exact name and location of the MIDI setup menu varies among different sequencing applications but it is often found under the setup or preferences menu. See your specific applications documentation to learn more about MIDI input configuration.
Note that the actual ProKeys Sono name displayed by the computer may vary slightly.
Attention Windows Users: Under Windows XP, ProKeys Sono will appear as USB Audio Device if the optional drivers have not been installed, and ProKeys Sono 88 if the optional drivers have been installed. In Windows Vista, ProKeys Sono will appear as ProKeys Sono 88 regardless of whether or not the optional drivers have been installed. Once ProKeys Sono is selected as the MIDI input device, most applications will automatically route MIDI data from ProKeys Sono to the record-enabled track (unless you explicitly specify a different routing). This means, you can record-enable your preferred MIDI track, start recording in your sequencer, and play your ProKeys Sono keyboard. Your performance will be recorded by the application. Refer to your sequencing applications documentation to learn more about the specifics of recording MIDI within that program.

NOTE: The M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM contains a document showing a larger image of the keys and their advanced features in Edit mode called KeyMap88.pdf. We recommend printing this document and keeping it with your ProKeys Sono for fast access to the advanced features in Edit Mode.
Audio Options in Edit Mode

MONO Input Record Key

This setting determines if the Mono button on the top panel of ProKeys Sono affects how input signals are recorded, or only how they are heard while monitoring. By default, the Mono button only affects the monitor signal, recordings remain unaffected. Pressing C#2 in Edit mode and engaging the Mono button will cause all left and right input signals to be merged before being sent to the computer for recording. As a result, identical signals will be recorded to the left and the right channel of a stereo track, essentially creating a two-channel Mono recording. This feature is most useful, when only one of the inputs of ProKeys Sono is used at a time (e.g. the Mic input or the Instrument Input), as it allows you to record a single channel signal to both channels of a stereo track. NOTE: If the Mono button on the top panel is disengaged, this option does not have an impact on the signal path of audio being recorded.

USB Record Key

This setting determines whether or not the internal ProKeys Sono voices will be sent to the computer for recording, along with signals from all audio inputs. By default, audio recordings made using ProKeys Sono will include the internal instrument sounds, if any of its sounds are playing during the recording process. Pressing the D#2 key in Edit mode disconnects the internal sounds from the USB connection to the computer and prevents the keyboards internal voices from being recorded along with signals from the audio inputs. In other words, the internal sounds will still be heard out of the main outputs, but these sounds will not be sent to the computer (through the USB connection) to be recorded. Pressing the D#2 key toggles the USB Record setting and exits Edit mode. Repeating this process again toggles the USB Record setting back to its default state.
Button, Knob, Wheel and Pedal Jack Assignments
Data (Transpose) button Assignment Overview

When the Data buttons are assigned to shift the octave of the keyboard, the LEDs above the buttons indicate the direction of the octave shift. To return the keyboards octave shift to zero, press both the Data < and > buttons at the same time. An additional method of shifting the ProKeys Sono octave is described in the ProKeys MIDI Output Settings chapter of this User Guide. 3. Channel MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI channels. The ProKeys Sono default is to transmit MIDI data on channel one. However, certain MIDI performance or recording scenarios may require the keyboard to send data on a different channel. The Data < and > buttons can be configured to control the MIDI transmission channel setting. This will allow the Data < and > buttons to decrement or increment through the channels. When channel 16 is reached and > is pressed, channel one will be selected. To assign the Data < and > buttons to alter the MIDI transmission channel: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above C4 (C#4), representing Data = Channel. ProKeys Sono will exit Edit mode as soon as C#4 has been pressed.
the Data < and > buttons are assigned to adjust the MIDI channel, the LEDs above the buttons will not change, If since it is not possible to have a channel with a negative value. Pressing both the < and > buttons together will recall the default setting, channel one. An additional method of shifting the ProKeys Sono MIDI transmission channel is described in the ProKeys MIDI Output Settings chapter of this User Guide. NOTE: In accordance with the General MIDI specification, channel 10 is reserved for drum sounds.
4. Program Change Program change MIDI messages can be used to select any of the 128 built-in MIDI instrument sounds on ProKeys Sono, or to select sounds on external MIDI synthesizers or sound modules connected to the MIDI output jack. NOTE: When ProKeys Sono is set to Local On, program change messages are always sent to the MIDI Out jack and the internal sound engine. Program change messages can be sent to just the MIDI Out jack if the keyboard is set to Local Off. For additional information on Local On and Local Off modes, see the Local On/Off Key section of this chapter. If the Data < and > buttons have been assigned to control the program number, the LEDs above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to select a program with a negative value. To assign the Data < and > buttons to send program change messages: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above F3 (F#3).

Pedal Assignment

The Sustain pedal can be assigned to send standard MIDI CCs up to 127 and extended custom messages from 128 to 131. The default for the Sustain pedal is sending MIDI Controller message 64. Use the G#5 key in Edit mode to change the MIDI CC assignment for the Sustain Pedal. To assign a MIDI controller message to the Sustain Pedal jack: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above G5 (G#5), representing Pedal Assign. 3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G5 B6 to enter the number of the controller value you want to assign to the Sustain Pedal Jack. 4. Press C7 for ENTER.
TIP: Using the Modulation wheel or Voice Volume knob to set the reverb or chorus depth on ProKeys Sono
Changing Reverb Depth The Modulation wheel and/or the Voice Volume knob can be re-assigned to control the depth of the built-in ProKeys Sono reverb. To do this: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press either the Wheel Assign (F#5) or Knob Assign (A#5) key. 3. Press B6 to enter 9. 4. Press A5 to enter 1 so you have entered 91. 5. Press C7 for ENTER. This setting can be undone by powering the unit off and back on, or by using the Default key as described in the next section. CC 91 is the standard MIDI controller number for reverb depth (see Appendix C). Changing Chorus Depth The Modulation wheel and/or the Voice Volume knob can be re-assigned to control the depth of the built-in ProKeys Sono chorus. To do this: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press either the Wheel Assign (F#5) or Knob Assign (A#5) key. 3. Press B6 to enter 9. 4. ress C6 to enter 3 so you have entered P 93. 5. Press C7 for ENTER. This setting can be undone by powering the unit off and back on, or by using the Default key as described in the next section. CC 93 is the standard MIDI controller number for chorus depth (see Appendix C).
If you make an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C3) to exit Edit mode without changing the MIDI CC assigned to the Sustain Pedal jack. To re-assign the Sustain Pedal jack to its default function: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above G5 (G#5), representing Pedal Assign. 3. Press the F5 key (Default). When the Default key is pressed, the parameter is reset to its default value, and Performance mode resumes.

Knob Assignment

The Voice Volume knob can be assigned to any of 132 controllers (0-131) shown at the back of this manual in Appendix C. To assign a MIDI controller message to the Voice Volume knob: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above A5 (A#5), representing Knob Assign. 3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G5 B6 to enter the number of the controller value you want to assign to the Voice Volume knob. 4. Press C7 for ENTER.
If you make an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C3) to exit Edit mode without changing the MIDI CC assigned to the Voice Volume knob. To re-assign the Voice Volume knob to its default function: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above A5 (A#5), representing Knob Assign. 3. Press the F5 key (Default). When the Default key is pressed, the parameter is reset to its default value, and Performance mode resumes.
NOTE: Optional MIDI parameters assigned to the Voice Volume knob, Modulation wheel, or Sustain Pedal jack are not stored when the keyboard is turned off. These parameters will reset to their default values each time the keyboard is powered on.
Restoring Default Assignments
The Default key is used to selectively reset controller assignments. To reset a specific controller assignment, be sure you are in Edit mode. Press the key for the parameter you would like to reset (Knob Assign, Pedal Assign, or Wheel Assign), and then press the Default key (F5). When the Default key is pressed, the parameter is reset to its default value, and Performance mode resumes. NOTE: Each time the keyboard is turned off, optional MIDI parameters assigned to specific hardware controllers will be lost, and the defaults will be restored.
ProKeys MIDI Output Settings

Vel Curve Selection

ProKeys Sono provides three velocity curves to accommodate a variety of playing styles. Three of the keys in Edit mode are dedicated to the selection of the built-in Low, Mid and Hi velocity curves. The default curve is Mid which will always be selected when ProKeys Sono is powered on. Pressing one of these keys in Edit mode selects an alternative curve. Vel Curve=LOW (F#2) makes it easier to play quietly. This curve generates lower velocities than the default curve (MID). Vel Curve=MID (G#2) is a neutral curve between the low and hi velocity curves. Vel Curve=HI (A#2) makes it easier to play loudly. This curve generates higher velocities than the default curve (MID).
After one of the Velocity Curve keys is pressed in Edit mode, Performance mode resumes.

OCTAVE:

To change the Octave shift using the Octave - and + Keys in Edit mode: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. ress the black key above C5 (C#5), representing Octave -, to shift the keyboard down by one octave. It is possible P to shift the keyboard down a total of three octaves. 3. ress the black key above D5 (D#5), representing Octave +, to shift the keyboard up by one octave. It is possible to P shift the keyboard up a total of three octaves. 4. hen you have chosen your octave shift, either press C7 representing ENTER or press the Edit Mode button to W exit Edit mode.

Appendices - Useful MIDI Data
Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments
Piano 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 2 Electric Grand Piano 3 Honky Tonk Piano 4 Electric Piano Electric Piano Harpsichord 7 Clavinet 15 Chromatic Percussion 8 Celesta 9 Glockenspiel 10 Music Box 11 Vibraphone 12 Marimba 13 Xylophone 14 Tubular bells 15 Dulcimer Organ 16 Drawbar Organ 18 Rock Organ 19 Church Organ 20 Reed Organ 21 Accordion 22 Harmonica 23 Tango Accordion Guitar 24 Nylon Acoustic Guitar 25 Steel Acoustic Guitar 26 Jazz Electric Guitar 27 Clean Electric Guitar 28 Muted Electric Guitar 29 Overdrive Guitar 30 Distorted Guitar 31 Guitar Harmonics
Bass 32 Acoustic Bass 33 Electric Fingered Bass 34 Electric Picked Bass 35 Fretless Bass 36 Slap Bass Slap Bass Synth Bass Synth 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 Synth Strings Synth Strings Choir Aahs 53 Voice Oohs 54 Synth Choir 55 Orchestral Hit Brass 56 Trumpet 57 Trombone 58 Tuba 59 Muted Trumpet 60 French Horn 61 Brass Section 62 Synth Brass Synth 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 Synth Square Wave 81 Synth Sawtooth Wave 82 Synth Calliope 83 Synth Chiff 84 Synth Charang 85 Synth Voice 86 Synth Fifths Sawtooth Wave 87 Synth Brass & Lead Synth Pad 88 New Age Synth Pad 89 Warm Synth Pad 90 Poly Synth Pad 91 Choir Synth Pad 92 Bowed Synth Pad 93 Metal Synth Pad 94 Halo Synth Pad 95 Sweep Synth 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 Synth 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
1 Bright Acoustic Piano 15

17 Percussive Organ

49 String Ensemble 2 (Slow)
These sounds are ProKeys Sono premium-quality voices.
Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map
Key# 57 Drum Sound Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare Hand Clap Electric Snare Low Floor Tom Closed Hi-Hat High Floor Tom Pedal Hi-Hat Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low-Mid Tom Hi-Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Key# 81 Drum Sound Ride Cymbal 2 Hi Bongo Low Bongo Mute Hi Conga Open Hi Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short Whistle Long Whistle Short Guiro Long Guiro Claves Hi Wood Block Low Wood Block Mute Cuica Open Cuica Mute Triangle Open Triangle