Evolution Technologies EVOLUTION MK-425C Getting Started

Evolution Technologies EVOLUTION MK-425C Getting Started

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  • Page 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    MIDI Data from controllers MIDI control number RPN/NRPN Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB Pitch Bend GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started MIDI Data from buttons: Note on Note on/off Toggle MIDI CC on/off Toggle Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Contents - MK-425C/449C/461C Getting Started Introduction... 1 Features List... 1 Contents - Getting Started ... 2 Contents - Advanced User Guide ... 3 MK-425C Graphic Illustration ... 4 MK-449C Graphic Illustration ... 5 MK-461C Graphic Illustration ... 6 Installation What’s In The Package?...8...
  • Page 4: Contents - Advanced User Guide

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  • Page 5: Mk-425C Graphic Illustration

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started MK-425C Graphic Illustration...
  • Page 6: Mk-449C Graphic Illustration

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started MK-449C Graphic Illustration...
  • Page 7: Mk-461C Graphic Illustration

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started MK-461C Graphic Illustration...
  • Page 8 The MK-225C single press functions: Global Channel, Control Assign, Program, Data LSB, Data MSB, Recall MK-225C dual press functions: Control Mute, Channel Assign, Control Select, MIDI out from USB, Store. Additional unlabelled dual press functions: Velocity Curve, Device ID, Memory Dump. Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Whatís In The Package? Your Evolution MK-425C/449C/461C package should contain the following items: • Evolution MK-425C/449C or 461C • Getting Started manual • Evolution Installer CD-ROM • USB cable If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer you purchased the product from.
  • Page 10: Installing Drivers For Windows 98/Me

    Double click on the OS 9 folder. Double click on Install OMS 2.3.8 Follow the on-screen instructions OMS will now take a few moments to install OMS. When it has finished it will ask you to restart the computer, click ’Restart’. Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started...
  • Page 11: Installing The Mk-425C/449C/461C Oms Usb Driver

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Installing The MK-425C/449C/461C OMS Driver Click and drag the USB Drivers Installer from the OS 9 window it is currently in, to the desktop. Double click on the icon. If a window appears, click ’Open’. Double click on the newly created USB Drivers Installer on your desktop.
  • Page 12: Mk-425C/449C/461C Overview

    The LCD will display the KEYBOARD and CHAN symbol. The 3-digit display will show the currently selected global channel, preceded by a 'c'. Type in the MIDI channel number (01-16) using the numeric keypad or the +/- keys. Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started...
  • Page 13: Setting The Keyboard Velocity Curve

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Setting The Keyboard Velocity Curve Once you have sound, you may want to adjust the way the keyboard responds to your individual playing style. The velocity curves determine the relationship between how hard the keys are struck and the corresponding velocity that the unit transmits.
  • Page 14: Pitch Bend Wheel

    MIDI messages that can be sent from the 10 assignable MIDI buttons on your Evolution keyboard. For more detail about how to program the foot switch, please read the section” Programming and Editing the MK-425C/449C/461C” in the Advanced Guide. Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started...
  • Page 15: Recalling Presets

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Recalling Presets Once you have verified that your software is receiving data from the keyboard, its time to try some of the 10 factory programmed presets. Press the function key labelled “Recall” (6) . Type in the number of the preset you want using the numerical keypad (3).
  • Page 16: Draw Bar Mode

    SNAP SHOT buttons. This form of mixing is very dynamic and can not be done using a conventional mixer. Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started...
  • Page 17: Program Changes

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Program Changes You can at any one time send out a program change message to you sound card, sound module, instrument or whatever other device will receive this standard MIDI message. The program change will be sent on the global MIDI channel.
  • Page 18: Saving And Organizing Presets

    If you now move the wheel you should see the display show modulation wheels controller number in the left hand corner and 11 in large digits. Moving the modulation wheel should now control the B4’s Swell parameter. Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started...
  • Page 19 Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Move one of the rotary controllers and notice how the numbers in the display change, telling you what controller number you have selected and what MIDI cc is assigned to it. Press the function button (6) “CONTROL ASSIGN”.
  • Page 20: Trouble-Shooting

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Trouble-Shooting My Evolution hardware suddenly stopped working after having performed fine since installation. Switch off the unit and leave for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer and try again. If the problem persist you may have to re-install drivers for the unit.
  • Page 21: Contact Evolution

    Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started Contact Evolution If you are looking for more supporting material, setup files for your Evolution product or simply have problems getting your system up and running, the best place to look is: http://www.evolution.co.uk Our distributor in your country should be able to answer any additional questions. You will also find a link to our distributor list on the website.

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