M-Audio Part 1 ProKeys 88sx as a Digital Piano, Introduction, Setup, Instrument Buttons, Demo

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Part 1: ProKeys 88sx as a Digital Piano

1.0 Introduction

In Part 1, we will look at how to use the ProKeys 88sx as a standalone digital piano.

1.1Setup

ProKeys 88sx User Guide

English

The ProKeys 88sx should be connected to a mixer or amplifier which in turn should be connected to a pair of speakers.

The Audio Out jacks on the ProKeys 88sx take 2 standard 1/4” jack plugs. Such instrument cables are available in most professional audio retailers.

Mono Operation – If a jack is plugged into the left audio output only, a mono mix of the audio from the ProKeys 88sx will be heard.

There are also 2 headphone sockets on the front of the ProKeys 88sx, underneath the Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels. These jacks will accept a 1/4” jack plug as used on many standard headphone sets.

1.2 Instrument Buttons

Each instrument button will call up the associated sound. The Instruments available to you are:

<Piano 1 – Classical Grand Piano

<Piano 2 – Bright Piano

<E. Piano 1 – RhodesTM

<E. Piano 2 – WurlitzerTM

<Clav – ClavinetTM

<FM Piano – DX7TM

<Percussive Organ – B3TM

1.3 Demo

The Demo button allows you to hear what the ProKeys 88sx is really capable of. When you press the Demo button, the LEDs above each of the instrument buttons will flash. If you then press an instrument button, you will hear a demo of that instrument. To exit out of this Demo mode, press the Demo button again. The LED above the Demo button will turn off, and Performance mode will resume.

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Contents ProKeys 88sx Introduction What’s in the BoxProKeys 88sx Overview About This ManualControls and Connectors Diagram Function Keys in Edit ModePowering Up Your ProKeys 88sx White KeysSetup Part 1 ProKeys 88sx as a Digital PianoIntroduction Instrument ButtonsVolume Slider Velocity CurveSustain Pedal Sostenuto PedalResetting the Keyboard Master TuningTranspose Buttons OctavePart 2 The ProKeys 88sx as a Midi Controller Minimum System RequirementsWindows XP Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higherDriver Installation Procedure Basic InstallationInstalling the Windows Multi-Client Driver Using the ProKeys 88sx with Your SoftwareLocal Mode Midi ConnectionsMidi Channel Program, Bank LSB, and Bank MSB MessagesTo Send a Bank Change Program InstrumentExtra Controller Messages Midi Controller MessagesController Number Midi Message Use Default CancelData Entry Enter KeysPanic Sustain PedalSostenuto Pedal Pitch Bend RangeIntroduction Midi Out From USB Function Part 3 Using Your ProKeys 88sx within a Midi StudioRecording your Performance on a Sequencer Percussion Sounds and Unsupported Programs Controlling a Sound Module from the ComputerFinally Warranty TroubleshootingWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Contact Technical InfoAppendices Midi Implementation Chart for the ProKeysAppendix a Appendix B Outline of the Function KeysAppendix C Standard Midi Controller NumbersAppendix D Appendix E