Creative E-MU manual Introduction

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU Xboard 25, Xboard 49, or Xboard 61 USB/MIDI controller. Xboard professional USB/MIDI controllers offer unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in portable 25 key,

49key, and 61 key packages. All models feature full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, pitch and modulation wheels, and 16 controller knobs. The Xboard 61 additionally features 16 Patch Select/Program Change buttons, and four Zone enable/disable buttons.

These keyboards are ideal for either studio or stage use since they can be used as stand-alone MIDI controllers or with a USB equipped PC or Macintosh computer. The Xboard MIDI output can even be used as a MIDI interface for your computer when connected via USB. The Xboard is ultra-portable and can be powered via USB, battery, or using the optional 6 VDC power supply.

Each of the 16 controller knobs can be programmed to any controller number on any MIDI channel. The keyboard can be transposed up or down ±4 octaves in order to play in any key and any pitch.

You can also assign four different Keyboard Zones to four different MIDI channels, each using a different key range and velocity range. Also, each Zone can have different settings for Pitch Wheel, Mod Wheel, Latch, Aftertouch, Pedal, and Transpose.

All Xboard models contain a host of extra features. The “Snap Shot” feature lets you send multiple controller values with a single button press. The “Xboard Latch Mode” lets you define a section of the keyboard as On/Off triggers—perfect for drum loops. Each of the 16 internal patches has a programmable footpedal/ footswitch setting, can select one of eight velocity curves, and can send program changes for up to 16 MIDI channels.

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Contents Xboard Japan Creative Media K. K MU World Headquarters MU SystemsAsia Pacific Africa, Middle East EuropeTable of Contents Xboard 61 Panel Controls Back Panel Description Powering the Xboard Basic Operations Appendix MU Xboard ControlIndex MU Systems Introduction On a Mac Hardware InstallationRequirements On a PCUSB Connection Connecting the Xboard to your ComputerMidi Connection Midi Midi InterfaceMacintosh OS Software InstallationWindows Click Start „ Settings „ Control Panel Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and ApplicationsWindows XP Wrong Driver in Windows XP or Windows TroubleshootingTo confirm the problem, do the following Lost CommunicationIntroduction Introduction Click Have Disk Windows 2000 „ You may recover by doing the followingEdit Data Entry / Master Volume SliderMidi Indicators Main Panel ControlsOctave Up Store PatchEnter Octave DownKnob Bypass Channel Control ModeLatch Mode Midi Channel SelectController Knobs Normal modeChannel Controller mode 3D Midi and Nrpn modeKeyboard Zones Buttons Zones EnableXboard 61 Panel Controls Patch Select / Numeric KeypadProgram Change Mode Using the Numeric KeypadBack Panel Description This Side Not Used Powering the XboardInserting Batteries into the Xboard To Insert BatteriesSelecting and Storing Patches To Select a Patch Using the Main PanelBasic Operations Entering DataTo Change the Midi Channel To Select a Patch Using Direct Patch Select Buttons XboardChanging the Midi Channel To Store a PatchTo Change Controller CC Channel Numbers Channel Control ModeTransposing the Keyboard Changing Controller CC Channel NumbersWorking With Zones To Select 16 Channel Control ModeTo Enable or Disable the Zones Function To Enable or Disable a Specific ZoneTo Select Latch Mode Latch Mode, Zones DisabledSnap Shot Latch Mode, Zones EnabledTo Set the Keyboard Range of Latched Notes Editing Patch and Device Settings Bypass ModeTo Edit a Setting Scrolling Text Display Editing Patch Device SettingsPGM Send on Recall Edit ParametersBank Sel MSB Send Program ChangeTo Send an External Program Change Xboard Bank Sel LSB Program Change PGM Browse ModeTo Browse Midi Program Changes Save CC Value in Patch CC Send On RecallSemitone Transpose Aftertouch On/OffTips for Use… Channel CC Number Velocity Curve SelectLatch High/Low Note X1 Menu Items X1 and X2 FunctionsTo Select one of the X1 or X2 Functions CCM To Calibrate the Pitch Wheel To Calibrate Aftertouch using One or More KeysLow Velocity = 1 default X2 Menu Items Definitions MU Xboard ControlZone Xboard Control WindowLoading Bank or Patch Files Bank ViewDragging and Dropping Changing the Order of PatchesDesktop Basic OperationDevice Storing Patches Patch Modified IndicatorChanging Settings Patch NameInitial Knob Settings Midi Controller Knob SettingsPatch Editor Tab Midi Channel CC TypeBasic Midi Channel Keyboard SettingsMidi Channel Number Per Control Pitch Wheel Settings Channel Control Mode CC NumberMod Wheel Settings Page Send Controller Values on Patch Recall Program Change per Midi ChannelVelocity Curve Select Zones Graphical Display Zones TabGlobal Zones Settings Zones SettingsController Range Individual Zones Settings Controller Range Device BackupsMenu Items PreferencesSave Revert Loading and SavingLoad From File Save PatchRevert StoreHelp Menu Edit MenuView Menu Device MenuMidi Background AppendixMidi Channels & Continuous Controllers Footpedal Footpedal WiringMidi Program Change Commands Midi Bank Select CommandsMidi Information Transmitted Recognized Remarks Midi Implementation ChartControl # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Midi Implementation Chart part 2 ControllersMidi Implementation Chart part 2 Controllers Nrpn LSB Nrpn MSB Appendix MU Systems Numerics IndexMidi Index