M-Audio SONO 88 manual Pedal Assignment, Knob Assignment

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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..”

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..

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.

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..

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.

CC91 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.Press C6 to enter “3” so you have entered

“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.

CC93 is the standard MIDI controller number for chorus depth (see Appendix C).

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.

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Contents Sono ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows Only Introduction ProKeys Sono 88 Features KeyboardBuilt-in Audio Interface Standalone Operation Bus-Powered Operation Minimum RequirementsControls and Connectors Top Panel DiagramTop Panel Descriptions ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide Rear Panel Descriptions 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Hardware Connections Audio InputsAudio Outputs Midi ConnectionsExample Setup #1 Example Operating ScenariosExample Setup #2 About the audio inputsLayer Mode Using Voice Controls in Layer ModeProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument ProKeys Sono Premium Voice SelectionUsing Midi in Layer Mode ProKeys Sono GM sound selectionTo return the Data keys to control the transpose value 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 ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and Controls Using the Microphone and Instrument InputsSetting Input Gain Using the Aux Inputs Using Direct MonitoringMono Button ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows Only LatencyAbout Routing Midi Data to and from your Computer Routing Midi Signals to your Software Routing Midi Signals from your SoftwareSending Midi to the ProKeys Sono sound engine Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode Audio Options in Edit ModeMono Input Record Key Button, Knob, Wheel and Pedal Jack Assignments USB Record KeyData Transpose button Assignment Overview To select alternate Data button functionsData Button Assignment Options To assign the Data and buttons to transposeTo assign the Data and buttons to control octave shift Program Change To assign the Data and buttons to send bank change messagesTo re-assign the Modulation wheel to its default function Wheel AssignmentSome examples of useful Midi CCs are To assign a Midi controller message to the Modulation wheelTo re-assign the Sustain Pedal jack to its default function To re-assign the Voice Volume knob to its default functionPedal Assignment Knob AssignmentProKeys Midi Output Settings Restoring Default AssignmentsVel Curve Selection Midi Out Mode Key Local On/OffTo send data on channel To send a specific program change message in Edit mode To send a single bank change in Edit modeSending a Bank Change or Program Change Message PanicMidi Messages In-Depth Program & Bank ChangesNRPN/RPNs Troubleshooting Solution Appendices Useful Midi Data Appendix a General Midi InstrumentsThese sounds are ProKeys Sono premium-quality voices 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 InputsWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty RegistrationTechnical Info 9329-65018-00
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