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ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide

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Routing MIDI Data to and from your Computer

If you are new to MIDI, it may be challenging to understand how your computer and ProKeys Sono “talk” to each other using MIDI as the communication protocol.. The fundamental principle to understand is that MIDI is a control protocol—a MIDI connection allows instructions to be exchanged between two devices (such as your ProKeys Sono and your computer), rather than actual audio signals (i..e.. sounds).. In other words, when a key is pressed on the ProKeys Sono keyboard, a MIDI instruction is sent to your computer (or hardware MIDI module) to play a specific note at a specified “velocity” (loudness).. No actual audio signals are transmitted over the MIDI connection..

The following image shows an example of a typical MIDI note message as transmitted over a MIDI connection and displayed within a MIDI sequencing application after recording:

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The left side of the image shows a visual representation of a recorded MIDI note in the “Piano Roll” editor of a sequencing application.. For many MIDI users, working with MIDI notes that are displayed this way is more intuitive than looking at the bare MIDI data in list form as explained next..

The right side of the image shows the same note in a sequencing application’s MIDI event list editor, very similar in format to how this information is transmitted over a MIDI connection..

1..MIDI event type: MIDI note

2..Start point of the MIDI note (Note On)

3..End point of the MIDI note (Note Off)

4..Pitch of the MIDI note

5..Velocity (loudness) of the MIDI note

Regardless of how MIDI information is displayed in your sequencer (visually in a piano roll editor, as traditional score within musical staff or as a MIDI event list), the recorded or transmitted MIDI information always consists of items 1-5 listed above for all MIDI notes..

MIDI instructions can be recorded by software and simultaneously routed to destinations that will transform the data into actual sound: the built-in sounds on ProKeys Sono, a virtual instrument running on the computer, or an external MIDI synthesizer.. As you begin using ProKeys Sono, you will quickly discover that using a computer-based sequencer with virtual instrument software gives you access to a large array of high-quality sounds, a large graphic user interface, and the ability to edit and change performances even after they’ve been recorded..

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Contents Sono ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows Only ProKeys Sono 61 User GuideProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Introduction ProKeys Sono 61 Features What’s in the Box?Keyboard Built-in Audio InterfaceStandalone Operation Bus-Powered Operation Minimum RequirementsControls and Connectors Top Panel Diagram Top Panel DescriptionsProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Rear Panel Descriptions £Ç £n £™ Óä Ó£ ÓÓ ÓÎ Ó Óx ÓÈHardware Connections Audio InputsAudio Outputs Midi ConnectionsExample Setup #1 Example Operating ScenariosExample Setup #2 About the audio inputsProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument ProKeys Sono Premium Voice SelectionProKeys Sono GM sound selection To return the Data keys to control the octave shift valueProKeys Sono Demos 0OWERED Onitors DapterBasic 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 USBRecording an Instrument to an Audio Track Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track Midi Tracks Recording Midi and triggering sounds on a virtual instrumentPowered Monitors ProKeys Sono TIP Follow the method described Using the Microphone and Instrument Inputs ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and ControlsSetting Input Gain Using the Aux Inputs Using Direct MonitoringMono Button Latency ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel Windows OnlyAbout Routing Midi Data to and from your Computer £ ÎRouting 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 Button, Knob, Wheel and Pedal Jack Assignments USB Record KeyData Octave button Assignment Overview To select alternate Data button functionsData Button Assignment Options To assign the Data and buttons to transposeProgram 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 AssignmentRestoring Default Assignments ProKeys Midi Output SettingsVel Curve Selection Local On/Off Midi Out Mode KeyTo 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 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Appendix a General Midi Instruments Appendices Useful Midi DataThese 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 Terms Warranty Registration WarrantyTechnical Info Benelux