M-Audio SONO 88 manual Using Midi in Layer Mode, ProKeys Sono GM sound selection

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ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide

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Using MIDI in Layer Mode

Layer mode can also be used in conjunction with externally connected MIDI devices..5 When Layer mode is engaged,

ProKeys Sono will continue to send MIDI messages on MIDI channel one, but will also transmit the same MIDI notes on channel two for the second layered voice..

Configure your external synthesizer to receive MIDI information on MIDI channels one and two and make sure the two channels are routed to different instrument sounds.. Playing the keyboard will now create a layered sound effect, using your external synthesizer..

5A multi-timbral MIDI device (e.g., a device that is capable of playing more than one sound at the same time) is required.

Note: If ProKeys Sono is configured to transmit MIDI messages on a channel other than the default channel (one), then note information for the secondary voice will be transmitted on the next higher MIDI channel. (e.g. first voice = channel three; second voice = channel four).

The following exceptions apply:

•If the main MIDI transmit channel is nine, then the secondary transmit channel will be 11.

Channel 10 is reserved for drum sounds in accordance with the General MIDI specification.

•If the main MIDI transmit channel is 10 (drum sounds), selection of a secondary layer will not be possible. Layer mode does not support the use of MIDI channel 10.

•If the main MIDI transmit channel is 16, then the secondary transmit channel will be one since there are only 16 MIDI channels in total and it is not possible to select a higher channel.

ProKeys Sono GM sound selection

The ProKeys Sono keyboard has a full General MIDI (GM) sound set with 128 sounds built-in.. The built-in GM sounds can be accessed in two ways:

Method 1: Recall a specific General MIDI instrument in Edit mode

Appendix A lists the built-in General MIDI instruments by their sound numbers.. Access a specific instrument by entering its number in Edit mode:

1.Press the Edit Mode button..

2.Press the black key above F6 (F#6), representing “Program..”

3..Enter the desired program number, using the white keys between G5 and B6..

4..Press C7 (Enter) to confirm the selection..

Method 2: Browse General MIDI instruments using the Data buttons

Reassigning the Data buttons to send program change messages will allow you to step through and audition the built-in General MIDI sounds in consecutive order.. To configure the Data < > buttons to send program change messages:

1.Press the Edit Mode button..

2..Press the black key above F3 (F#3).. (ProKeys Sono will automatically exit Edit mode)..

3..Press the Data > and < buttons to step forward and backwards through the built-in GM sounds..

To return the Data keys to control the transpose value:

1.Press the Edit Mode button..

2.Press the black key above D3 (D#3), representing “Data = Transpose..” (ProKeys Sono will automatically exit Edit mode)..

For additional information on program changes, see the “Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode” chapter of this User Guide.

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Contents Sono ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows Only Introduction Built-in Audio Interface ProKeys Sono 88 FeaturesKeyboard Standalone Operation Bus-Powered Operation Minimum RequirementsTop Panel Descriptions Controls and ConnectorsTop Panel Diagram ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide Rear Panel Descriptions 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Audio Outputs Hardware ConnectionsAudio Inputs Midi ConnectionsExample Setup #1 Example Operating ScenariosExample Setup #2 About the audio inputsProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument Layer ModeUsing Voice Controls in Layer Mode ProKeys Sono Premium Voice SelectionTo return the Data keys to control the transpose value Using Midi in Layer ModeProKeys Sono GM sound selection ProKeys Sono Demos Basic ProKeys Sono Setup in Windows Low latency software monitoringProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS Using ProKeys Sono with a Computer Audio TracksRecording from a Microphone to an Audio Track Recording an Instrument to an Audio Track Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track Midi Tracks Recording Midi and triggering sounds on a virtual instrumentProKeys Sono 88 User Guide Port Setting Input Gain ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and ControlsUsing the Microphone and Instrument Inputs Using the Aux Inputs Using Direct MonitoringMono Button About ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows OnlyLatency Routing Midi Data to and from your Computer Sending Midi to the ProKeys Sono sound engine Routing Midi Signals to your SoftwareRouting Midi Signals from your Software Mono Input Record Key Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit ModeAudio Options in Edit Mode Data Transpose button Assignment Overview Button, Knob, Wheel and Pedal Jack AssignmentsUSB Record Key To select alternate Data button functionsTo assign the Data and buttons to control octave shift Data Button Assignment OptionsTo assign the Data and buttons to transpose Program Change To assign the Data and buttons to send bank change messagesSome examples of useful Midi CCs are To re-assign the Modulation wheel to its default functionWheel Assignment To assign a Midi controller message to the Modulation wheelPedal Assignment To re-assign the Sustain Pedal jack to its default functionTo re-assign the Voice Volume knob to its default function Knob AssignmentVel Curve Selection ProKeys Midi Output SettingsRestoring Default Assignments To send data on channel Midi Out Mode KeyLocal On/Off Sending a Bank Change or Program Change Message To send a specific program change message in Edit modeTo send a single bank change in Edit mode PanicMidi Messages In-Depth Program & Bank ChangesNRPN/RPNs Troubleshooting Solution These sounds are ProKeys Sono premium-quality voices Appendices Useful Midi DataAppendix a General Midi Instruments Appendix B Channel 10 Drum Map Key# Drum SoundAppendix C Standard Midi Controller Numbers Midi CCs RPN MSBAppendix E Piano Reset Button Appendix D Additional RPN MessagesTechnical Specifications Mic InputsTechnical Info WarrantyWarranty Terms Warranty Registration 9329-65018-00
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