M-Audio KeyStudio 25 manual Introduction, Session KeyStudio Features, What’s in the Box?

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Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Session KeyStudio 25. This complete music production package contains the KeyStudio 25-note velocity sensitive USB keyboard and powerful Session music creation software. This provides you with everything you need to compose great music on your computer.

This User Guide covers setup and features of the KeyStudio 25 USB keyboard and installation of the Session music creation software. Even if you are experienced with computer-based music production, we still recommend reading this User Guide to help you get the most out of this package.

Finally, keep in mind that the hardware contained in the bundle can also be used with third-party music software. If you are using third-party software with the KeyStudio 25 keyboard, you may want to refer to your application’s User Guide to learn how the keyboard can best be used with your software.

Mac OS X Users: Session KeyStudio 25 is a software and hardware combination designed for Windows XP and Windows Vista. However, the KeyStudio 25 USB keyboard also works well on Apple computers running Mac OS X and popular applications such as GarageBand. To assist Apple users, this guide includes KeyStudio 25 installation instructions for OS X.

Session KeyStudio Features

KeyStudio 25 USB Keyboard:

<25 full-sized, half-action, velocity sensitive keys

<MIDI-reassignable Pitch Bend control

<MIDI-reassignable Modulation control

<Octave up/down button

<8 assignable knobs

<8 assignable buttons

<1 assignable slider

<1 assignable pedal input

<USB bus-powered operation

<Compatible with M-Audio’s Enigma librarian software

<Thin, compact design

<Class-compliant operation—no driver installation required

What’s in the Box?

Session Software:

<CD-quality multi-track audio and MIDI recording software

<Built-in studio-quality effects

<Built-in virtual synthesizer with hundreds of instrument sounds

<Includes over 3.5 GB of sound content for professional music creation

Your M-Audio Session KeyStudio 25 bundle should contain the following items:

<M-Audio KeyStudio 25 USB keyboard

<M-Audio Session DVD-ROM

<USB cable

<Printed Session KeyStudio 25 Quick Start Guide

If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.

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Contents User Guide Installation and Setup Technical Info Warranty Troubleshooting Appendices Useful Midi DataMidi Messages In-Depth Session KeyStudio Features IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? KeyStudio 25 USB KeyboardMinimum System Requirements Windows XP SP2 or higherWindows Vista 32-bit Mac OS X KeyStudio 25 hardware onlyInstallation and Setup Connect the KeyStudio 25 keyboardInstall the Session Music Creation Software Getting Started Making Music with Session Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide More Information on Configuring Session ASIO/WDM SwitchOutput and Input Device Selectors Buffer Size SelectorUsing KeyStudio with GarageBand Controls and Connectors About Midi and Software SynthesisKeyStudio 25 Keyboard Top PanelTo use the Transpose function Power Switch This switch powers the unit on and off Rear PanelUsing the KeyStudio 25 Keyboard Configuring Your SoftwareSending Bank Changes Sending Program ChangesShot buttons Setting the Global Midi Channel Midi Out from USB ModeTo activate Midi Out from USB mode To set the Global Midi ChannelKeyStudio 25 Advanced Features Recalling PresetsStoring Presets Duplicating and Organizing PresetsProgram Mode Overview Enigma SoftwareSending a Snap Shot Muting All ControllersAssigning Midi CCs Assigning Midi ChannelsReassigning Midi CC for the Modulation Control To edit a Midi CC mapping for a button, knob, or sliderReassigning Midi CC for the Sustain Pedal input Reassigning Midi CC for the Pitch ControlLimiting the Range of the Controls Using Controls to Increment or Decrement Values Setting Toggle Values for the ButtonsAssigning Midi Machine Control MMC Commands to a Button Number MMC CommandAssigning RPN/NRPN to a Fader or Knob Assigning a Note to a ButtonTo assign an RPN/NRPN message to a fader or knob Assigning the Device ID About SysEx Messages and Device IDMemory Dump Midi Messages In-Depth Program & Bank ChangesSession KeyStudio 25 User Guide Troubleshooting Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Session KeyStudio 25 User Guide Appendix a Midi Implementation Chart Appendices Useful Midi DataAppendix B Assignable Midi CC’s on KeyStudio Table B1 Knobs and fader assignmentsTable B3 MMC Command Numbers Table B2 Buttons and Sustain Pedal AssignmentsAppendix C Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Appendix D General Midi Preset Specification Appendix E Midi Note NumbersAppendix F Standard Midi Controller Numbers Midi CC’s Appendix G Roland GS and Yamaha XG Nrpn Support Appendix H General Midi Reverb and Chorus TypesWarranty Terms Warranty Registration WarrantyTechnical Info Benelux
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