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ProKeys Sono 61

Quick Start Guide 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61. ProKeys Sono 61 is a semi-weighted 61-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.

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ProKeys Sono 61 Features

Keyboard:

61 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys

5 premium quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet)

Complete General MIDI (GM) sound set with 128 built-in sounds for full playback of MIDI files

On-board reverb and chorus effects

Pitch Bend wheel

Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable

Voice Volume knob; MIDI re-assignable

Octave 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

Bus-powered through USB or DC power for standalone functionality (DC power adaptor sold separately)

Class-compliant operation: no driver installation required— simply connect the keyboard and power on

* Stereo premium voices operate at a maximum polyphony of 20 notes.

Built-in Audio Interface:

 

16-Bit, 44.1 kHz, 2-input, 2-output audio interface

Dedicated Instrument and Microphone gain control knobs

XLR microphone, 1/4” instrument, and stereo RCA

with signal and peak LEDs

 

input connectors

Direct Monitor knob for near-zero latency hardware

Two rear-panel 1/4” audio outputs

monitoring

 

Two front-panel 1/4” headphone outputs

Master Volume slider

 

What’s in the Box?

M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61 keyboard

Bundle Software Disc

Printed Quick Start Guide

USB cable

M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM

About this Guide

This Quick Start Guide covers:

Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 61 Driver Installation for ProKeys Sono 61 Third Party Software Configuration

Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 61

1.Use the provided USB cable to connect ProKeys Sono 61 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 61.

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

NOTE: Above instructions demonstrate how to trigger the voices built into ProKeys Sono 61. ProKeys Sono can 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.

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