Audio Pro Sono 88 quick start ProKeys Sono Quick Start Guide

ProKeys Sono 88 Quick Start Guide ▶ 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono 88 is a semi-weighted 88-key digital piano, a USB-compatible MIDI controller, and a computer audio interface. Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument, or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono to record audio utilizing the included recording software. ProKeys Sono instantly transforms your computer into an incredibly versatile music studio. We recommend you spend a few minutes reviewing this Quick Start Guide to ensure proper setup.

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ProKeys Sono 88 Features

Keyboard:

▶88 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys

▶7 premium quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Strings, Choir)

▶Complete General MIDI (GM) sound set with 128 built-in sounds for full playback of MIDI files

▶Layer mode for playing two voices simultaneously

▶On-board reverb and chorus effects

▶Pitch Bend wheel

▶Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable

▶Voice Volume knob; MIDI re-assignable

▶Transpose up/down buttons; MIDI re-assignable

▶Sustain foot pedal input; MIDI re-assignable

▶MIDI output port

▶40-note maximum polyphony*

▶Edit mode for advanced functions and programming

▶Bus-powered through USB or DC power for standalone functionality (DC power adaptor sold separately)

▶Class-compliant operation: no driver installation required— simply connect the keyboard and power on

*Stereo premium voices operate at a maximum polyphony of 20 notes. Layering two voices may further reduce polyphony.

Built-in Audio Interface:
▶ 16-Bit, 44.1 kHz, 2-input, 2-output audio interface	▶ Dedicated Instrument and Microphone gain control knobs
▶ XLR microphone, 1/4” instrument, and stereo RCA	with signal and peak LEDs
input connectors	▶ Direct Monitor knob for near-zero latency hardware
▶ Two rear-panel 1/4” audio outputs	monitoring
▶ Two front-panel 1/4” headphone outputs	▶ Master Volume slider

What’s in the Box?

▶ M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 keyboard	▶ Bundle Software Disc
▶ Printed Quick Start Guide	▶ USB cable

▶M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM

About this Guide

This Quick Start Guide covers:

▶ Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 88 ▶ Driver Installation for ProKeys Sono 88 ▶ Third Party Software Configuration

Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 88

1.Use the provided USB cable to connect ProKeys Sono 88 to an available USB port on your computer. The USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also transmits MIDI and audio data to and from your computer.

2.Make sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the “on” position. ProKeys Sono is now ready to be used – no additional installation steps are required for basic operation.**

3.Connect the two 1/4” outputs on the rear panel of ProKeys Sono to powered monitors, an amplifier, or a mixer. You may also listen through headphones by connecting one or two sets of headphones to the 1/4” stereo headphone outputs on ProKeys Sono 88.

4.Be sure the Voice Vol knob is at a reasonable listening level.

5.Play the keyboard.

ProKeys Sono can be used without a computer. This is referred to as standalone operation.

An optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately), or a USB-type power supply (also sold separately) is required for standalone operation.

optional USB-type

external power supply

➜NOTE: Above instructions demonstrate how to trigger the voices built into ProKeys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono can also be used to trigger sounds generated by software synthesizers running on a connected computer or trigger sounds on external MIDI devices connected to the ProKeys MIDI Out port. See the User Guide on the included

ProKeys Sono CD-ROM for additional information.