M-Audio Part 2 The ProKeys 88sx as a Midi Controller, Minimum System Requirements, Windows XP

Part 2: The ProKeys 88sx as a MIDI Controller

2.0 Introduction

The USB MIDI capabilities of the ProKeys 88sx make it a very useful controller for software-based virtual instruments and synthesizers. Part 2 takes an in-depth look at the ProKeys 88sx as a USB MIDI controller for use with MIDI applications on a computer, or as a MIDI controller for sound modules.

Programming the various MIDI parameters that the ProKeys 88sx offers is achieved in Edit mode. To engage Edit mode, press the Advanced Functions button. Please refer to the illustration in Appendix B for a full outline of the function keys in Edit mode.

2.1 Setup

If you only intend to use your ProKeys 88sx to control a sound module or synthesizer through the MIDI out port, there is no need to read the following three sections and you should skip to section 2.4. If you intend to connect your ProKeys 88sx to a computer, please be sure you read sections 2.2 and 2.3 first.

2.2 Minimum System Requirements

If you are using your ProKeys 88sx with a computer, the following minimum system requirements apply:

Windows XP

<Pentium II 350MHz

<128MB RAM

<native USB 1.1 port

Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher

<G3 450MHz

<128MB RAM

<native USB 1.1 port

These are the requirements your computer must have to work with your keyboard. However, please check your software application(s) for any additional minimum system requirements.

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