M-Audio SONO 61 ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument, ProKeys Sono Premium Voice Selection

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ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide

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ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument

Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer.. To do this, an optional USB-type power supply or 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required..

NOTE: While ProKeys Sono can receive power from two different power sources, the device only requires one power source to operate. In other words, if one type of power supply is connected (such as a USB-type power adapter), it is not necessary to connect the second type of power supply (the 9V, 500mA adapter).

ProKeys Sono can function as a standalone instrument, providing five premium voices, and a complete General MIDI (GM) sound set.. In addition to playing the built-in sounds, you can use the keyboard to trigger sounds on synthesizers or sound modules that are connected to the MIDI Out jack on ProKeys Sono.. By default, ProKeys Sono transmits MIDI data on channel one..

You can also use the Mic Gain, Instrument Gain, Direct Monitor and Voice Volume knobs in standalone mode to create a mix of your keyboard, guitar and vocal performances..

ProKeys Sono Premium Voice Selection

The five premium voices can be accessed via the Voice Select buttons on the top panel.. Pressing one of these buttons activates the corresponding sound..

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 F5 (F#5), representing “Program..”

3..Enter the desired program number, using the white keys between G4 and B5..

4..Press C6 (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 F2 (F#2).. (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 octave shift value:

1.Press the Edit Mode button..

2.Press the black key above C2 (C#2), representing “Data = Octave..” (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 61 User Guide ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows OnlyProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Introduction What’s in the Box? ProKeys Sono 61 FeaturesKeyboard Built-in Audio InterfaceMinimum Requirements Standalone Operation Bus-Powered OperationTop Panel Diagram Top Panel Descriptions Controls and ConnectorsProKeys Sono 61 User Guide £Ç £n £™ Óä Ó£ ÓÓ ÓÎ Ó Óx ÓÈ Rear Panel Descriptions Audio Inputs Hardware Connections Audio Outputs Midi ConnectionsExample Operating Scenarios Example Setup #1About the audio inputs Example Setup #2ProKeys Sono Premium Voice Selection ProKeys Sono as a Standalone InstrumentProKeys Sono GM sound selection To return the Data keys to control the octave shift value0OWERED Onitors Dapter ProKeys Sono DemosLow latency software monitoring Basic ProKeys Sono Setup in WindowsProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS Audio Tracks Using ProKeys Sono with a ComputerUSB Recording from a Microphone to an Audio TrackRecording an Instrument to an Audio Track Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track Recording Midi and triggering sounds on a virtual instrument Midi TracksPowered Monitors ProKeys Sono TIP Follow the method described Using the Microphone and Instrument Inputs ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and ControlsSetting Input Gain Using Direct Monitoring Using the Aux InputsMono Button Latency ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows OnlyAbout £ Î Routing Midi Data to and from your ComputerRouting Midi Signals from your Software Routing Midi Signals to your SoftwareSending Midi to the ProKeys Sono sound engine Audio Options in Edit Mode Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit ModeMono Input Record Key USB Record Key Button, Knob, Wheel and Pedal Jack AssignmentsData Octave button Assignment Overview To select alternate Data button functionsTo assign the Data and buttons to transpose Data Button Assignment OptionsTo assign the Data and buttons to send bank change messages Program ChangeWheel Assignment To re-assign the Modulation wheel to its default functionSome examples of useful Midi CCs are To assign a Midi controller message to the Modulation wheelTo re-assign the Voice Volume knob to its default function To re-assign the Sustain Pedal jack to its default functionPedal Assignment Knob AssignmentRestoring Default Assignments ProKeys Midi Output SettingsVel Curve Selection Local On/Off Midi Out Mode KeyTo send data on channel To send a single bank change in Edit mode To send a specific program change message in Edit modeSending a Bank Change or Program Change Message PanicProgram & Bank Changes Midi Messages In-DepthNRPN/RPNs Troubleshooting ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Appendix a General Midi Instruments Appendices Useful Midi DataThese sounds are ProKeys Sono premium-quality voices Key# Drum Sound Appendix B Channel 10 Drum MapRPN MSB Appendix C Standard Midi Controller Numbers Midi CCsAppendix D Additional RPN Messages Appendix E Piano Reset ButtonMic Inputs Technical SpecificationsWarranty Terms Warranty Registration WarrantyTechnical Info Benelux
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