M-Audio KeyStudio 25 manual Using Controls to Increment or Decrement Values

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Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide

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Using Controls to Increment or Decrement Values

Buttons and the pedal can be set to decrement or increment MIDI data values within a defined range and one by one. This is useful if you need precise control over MIDI CC or you would like to use buttons to step forward or backward through programs (using a program change message). To do this:

1.Press the ADVANCED FUNCTION button and push the footswitch or button you wish to modify.

2.Press the CTRL ASGN key.

3.Enter ‘153’ if you’d like to use the control to decrease a value (enter ‘154’ if you’d like to use the control to increase a value).

4.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

5.Press the ADVANCED FUNCTION button again, followed by the DATA 1 key.

6.Enter the number of the MIDI CC you want the button to send out.

7.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

8.To define the range minimum, press the ADVANCED FUNCTION button, followed by the DATA 2 (MIN) key.

9.Enter the desired minimum value using the numerical data entry keys or the DEC/INC buttons (e.g. 0).

10.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

11.To define the range maximum, press the ADVANCED FUNCTION button, followed by the DATA 3 (MAX) key.

12.Enter the desired maximum value using the numerical data entry keys or the DEC/INC buttons (e.g. 127).

13.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

Setting Toggle Values for the Buttons

The 8 assignable buttons and the pedal can each be assigned to toggle between two values by doing the following:

1.Press the ADVANCED FUNCTION button and push the footswitch or button you wish to modify.

2.Press the DATA 2 (MIN) key. The LED will display the current “low” value of the controller.

3.Enter your new low value using the numerical data entry keys or the DEC/INC buttons.

4.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

5.Press the ADVANCED FUNCTION button again, followed by the DATA 3 (MAX) key.

6.Enter the new “high” value using the numerical data entry keys or the DEC/INC buttons.

7.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

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Contents User Guide Installation and Setup Midi Messages In-Depth Troubleshooting Appendices Useful Midi DataTechnical Info Warranty KeyStudio 25 USB Keyboard Session KeyStudio FeaturesIntroduction What’s in the Box?Mac OS X KeyStudio 25 hardware only Minimum System RequirementsWindows XP SP2 or higher Windows Vista 32-bitConnect the KeyStudio 25 keyboard Installation and SetupInstall the Session Music Creation Software Getting Started Making Music with Session Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Buffer Size Selector More Information on Configuring SessionASIO/WDM Switch Output and Input Device SelectorsUsing KeyStudio with GarageBand Top Panel Controls and ConnectorsAbout Midi and Software Synthesis KeyStudio 25 KeyboardTo use the Transpose function Rear Panel Power Switch This switch powers the unit on and offConfiguring Your Software Using the KeyStudio 25 KeyboardShot buttons Sending Program ChangesSending Bank Changes To set the Global Midi Channel Setting the Global Midi ChannelMidi Out from USB Mode To activate Midi Out from USB modeDuplicating and Organizing Presets KeyStudio 25 Advanced FeaturesRecalling Presets Storing PresetsMuting All Controllers Program Mode OverviewEnigma Software Sending a Snap ShotTo edit a Midi CC mapping for a button, knob, or slider Assigning Midi CCsAssigning Midi Channels Reassigning Midi CC for the Modulation ControlLimiting the Range of the Controls Reassigning Midi CC for the Pitch ControlReassigning Midi CC for the Sustain Pedal input Setting Toggle Values for the Buttons Using Controls to Increment or Decrement ValuesNumber MMC Command Assigning Midi Machine Control MMC Commands to a ButtonTo assign an RPN/NRPN message to a fader or knob Assigning a Note to a ButtonAssigning RPN/NRPN to a Fader or Knob Memory Dump About SysEx Messages and Device IDAssigning the Device ID Program & Bank Changes Midi Messages In-DepthSession KeyStudio 25 User Guide Troubleshooting Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Appendices Useful Midi Data Appendix a Midi Implementation ChartTable B1 Knobs and fader assignments Appendix B Assignable Midi CC’s on KeyStudioTable B2 Buttons and Sustain Pedal Assignments Table B3 MMC Command NumbersAppendix C Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Appendix E Midi Note Numbers Appendix D General Midi Preset SpecificationAppendix F Standard Midi Controller Numbers Midi CC’s Appendix H General Midi Reverb and Chorus Types Appendix G Roland GS and Yamaha XG Nrpn SupportTechnical Info WarrantyWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Benelux

KeyStudio 25 specifications

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