Evolution Technologies MK461C, MK-449C MK-425C/449C/461COverview, MIDI Out, Press GLOBAL CHANNEL

Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started

MK-425C/449C/461C Overview

Assuming the installation process was completed successfully, it is now time to have a closer look at the Evolution keyboard.

Put simply, the MK-425C/449C/461C is a USB controller keyboard with 9 ALPS faders (9) numbered F1 to F9 (MK-449C/461C only) , 8 rotary controls (10) (12 rotary controls on MK-461C), and 10 MIDI buttons (3). Add to that pitch bend, modulation wheels (2) and footswitch (13), all of which are MIDI assignable and you have a total of 21 controls on the MK-425C, 30 on the MK-449C and 34 on the MK-461C.

There are also 8 function buttons (6 on the MK-425C) (6+7) for various programming and operational functions, octave/transpose buttons (8) and a blue backlit LCD (5) which gives you feedback and information regarding current operations.

MIDI Out

On the back of the keyboard you find the MIDI output port (12) which you can connect to an external sound module or MIDI keyboard. By default (I.e. when you switch the unit on), all controller data is sent out via the MIDI output as well as the USB out.

If you want the MIDI output to act like a traditional USB-to-MIDI interface, engage “MIDI out from USB” mode by pressing the 2 dual function buttons labelled accordingly.

Testing The MK-425C/449C/461C With Your Software

At this stage it’s a good idea to check that your software application is communicating with the Evolution keyboard. Most software applications have a MIDI in indicator. Check that data is received while pressing any key on the keyboard. If no data is received, please check whether the keyboard’s USB driver has been selected as an input for your software application. This will differ from one program to another so please refer to the documentation provided with your software.

Setting The Global MIDI Channel

The MK-425C/449C/461C can transmit on any of the standard 16 MIDI channels. If you are using a computer based system, usually the software controls the routing of MIDI signals, so you won’t have to worry about this.

If, however, you are using a MIDI sound module or connecting to another piece of MIDI equipment, you will need to make sure that both your Evolution keyboard and the receiving unit is set to the same MIDI channel. The global MIDI channel affects the keyboard, program and bank changes plus whatever controllers have been set to respond to the global setting. Here is how you set the Global MIDI Channel:

1.Press GLOBAL CHANNEL (6).

The LCD will display the KEYBOARD and CHAN symbol. The 3-digit display will show the currently selected global channel, preceded by a 'c'.

2.Type in the MIDI channel number (01-16) using the numeric keypad or the +/- keys.

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