Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for E-Mu Xboard 25
Summary of Contents for E-Mu Xboard 25
- Page 1 Xboard...
- Page 2 Owner’ s Manual © 2006 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved E-MU World Headquarters Europe E-MU Systems Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd 1500 Green Hills Road Ballycoolin Business Park Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 IRELAND Asia Pacific Africa, Middle East Japan Creative Media K.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............7 Requirements ...................... 8 On a PC: ........................8 On a Mac: ........................ 8 Hardware Installation ..................8 Connecting the Xboard to your Computer ............9 USB Connection ..................... 9 MIDI Connection ....................9 MIDI Interface ....................... 10 Software Installation .................. - Page 4 CC Send On Recall ....................36 Save CC Value in Patch ..................36 Aftertouch On/Off ....................37 Semitone Transpose ....................37 Velocity Curve Select .................... 38 16 Channel CC Number ..................38 Latch High/Low Note ................... 38 X1 and X2 Functions .................... 39 E-MU Systems...
- Page 5 E-MU Xboard Control ..........44 Definitions ......................44 Xboard Control Window .................. 45 Bank View ......................46 Device ........................47 Basic Operation ....................47 Patch Editor Tab ....................49 MIDI Controller Knob Settings ................49 Keyboard Settings ....................51 Program Change per MIDI Channel ..............54 Zones Tab ......................
- Page 6 E-MU Systems...
-
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU Xboard 25, Xboard 49, or Xboard 61 USB/MIDI controller. Xboard professional USB/MIDI controllers offer unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in portable 25 key, 49 key, and 61 key packages. All models feature full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, pitch and modulation wheels, and 16 controller knobs. -
Page 8: Requirements
Important: Windows 2000 users must install the software BEFORE the hardware is connected for the first time. If the Xboard is not connected to the computer via USB it requires a source of power in the form of a 6VDC adapter (tip positive) or (3) AA batteries. E-MU Systems... -
Page 9: Connecting The Xboard To Your Computer
Introduction Connecting the Xboard to your Computer USB Connection USB provides a two-way data link between the Xboard and your computer and also supplies power to the Xboard. Always connect to the USB port on the computer itself—the USB port on your computer keyboard will not supply sufficient power. -
Page 10: Midi Interface
MIDI Cable The Xboard can function as a MIDI interface when connected to your computer via USB. Set the Xboard MIDI port to “Thru” (page 39) to transmit MIDI from your sequencing application to an external MIDI device. E-MU Systems... -
Page 11: Software Installation
1. Insert the Xboard installation CD. 2. Double-click the E-MU icon on your desktop. 3. In the E-MU folder that opens, double-click the E-MU Xboard Apps & Docs installer. 4. Follow the prompts to install the software. Windows 2000 Follow these instructions to install the Xboard USB drivers and Xboard Control software on a Windows 2000 computer. -
Page 12: Windows Xp
OK. You can also explore the CD and double-click Setup.exe. 4. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. You will have the option to install E-Mu Xboard, and the other software included on the CD. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Audio Device or E-MU Xboardxx. 6. Double-click on this device and then click on Driver. 7. If the vendor shown here is E-MU Systems, you have run into a different- problem, and you should contact Technical Support. If the vendor shown here is Microsoft, instead of E-MU Systems, you have indeed run into this situation. - Page 14 You may recover by doing the following: 1. Click on Update Driver. 2. If you are running Windows Service Pack 2, following dialog box appears. Select No, not this time, and click Next. 3. Select Install from a specific location (Advanced), and click Next. E-MU Systems...
- Page 15 Introduction 4. Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install, and click Next. 5. Select E-MU USB-MIDI Device, and click Next. 6. After a few moments, you will see the Microsoft Digital Signature warning. Click Continue Anyway. 7. You should now be using the correct driver. It may be necessary to reboot your computer at this point.
- Page 16 X:\Audio\Drivers\Driver\emuumidi.inf (where X is your CD drive letter). 8. Click Next. 9. Click Next again. The Windows logo testing dialog should appear. 10. Click Yes. 11. Click Finish. It may be necessary to reboot your computer at this point. E-MU Systems...
-
Page 17: Main Panel Controls
Main Panel Controls MAIN PANEL CONTROLS 12 14 Panic 1. Data Entry / Master Volume Slider This control is used to enter data values when editing. When not being used for editing, the Data Slider functions as a master volume control transmitting a “Universal Real Time System Exclusive”... - Page 18 This button is used to select one of the 16 user patches in memory. To Select a Patch: Press the Patch Select button, then choose a patch using the data slider, the Octave Transpose + and - buttons, or the Direct Patch Select buttons (Xboard 61 only), and press Enter. E-MU Systems...
- Page 19 Main Panel Controls 10. MIDI Channel Select This button selects the Basic MIDI channel for the keyboard and all controls. To Select a MIDI Channel: Press the MIDI Channel button, then select the channel using the data slider, the Octave Transpose + and - buttons, or the Direct Patch Select buttons (Xboard 61 only), and press Enter.
-
Page 20: Controller Knobs
(such as volume or pan) for all 16 MIDI channels. See page 3D MIDI and NRPN mode Using the Xboard Control software, any of the 16 Controller Knobs can be configured to run in 3D MIDI mode, or NRPN mode. For more information, see page E-MU Systems... -
Page 21: Xboard 61 Panel Controls
2. Zones Enable Enables or disables Zones functions in the active patch. When Zones are enabled, the LED illuminates. For the Xboard 25 or Xboard 49, you can enable or disable Zones using the X2 menu item “ZoE”(page 43) or the Xboard Control software (page 56). -
Page 22: Using The Numeric Keypad
The current value is reflected in the display. The “10” button acts as the value of 0, so if you want to enter a value of 109, you would press: If you enter a value you don’t like, you can clear the value by entering “0” three times. E-MU Systems... -
Page 23: Back Panel Description
Back Panel Description BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. Footswitch / Footpedal Input This jack accepts either a footswitch or continuously variable footpedal. The default setting is for a footswitch. To use a footpedal, see page Footswitch - Accepts either a normally-open or normally-closed momentary footswitch. -
Page 24: Powering The Xboard
2. Insert (3) AA batteries. Make sure you install them as indicated at the bottom of the battery compartment with + aligned with the + side of the battery. The battery compartment on the Xboard 25 and Xboard 49 Insert Batteries... -
Page 25: Basic Operations
Basic Operations BASIC OPERATIONS Entering Data There are several ways to enter data from the Xboard. • Data Slider - Move the slider to select the data value. • Octave Transpose buttons - Increment and decrement by pressing the “+” and “-”... -
Page 26: Changing The Midi Channel
The Enter and Direct Patch Select (Xboard 61) buttons will be flashing. On the Xboard 61, the Direct Patch Select button representing the new MIDI channel begins flashing as well. 3. Press Enter to confirm the operation, or press Home to cancel the operation. E-MU Systems... -
Page 27: Transposing The Keyboard
Basic Operations Transposing the Keyboard The keyboard can be transposed up and down ±4 octaves by pressing the Octave Transpose buttons. The octave number appears momentarily in the display. The LED on the transpose button remains lit to remind you that the keyboard is transposed. -
Page 28: Working With Zones
To Enable or Disable the Zones Function: • Use the ZoE function in the X2 menu. See page • For the Xboard 25, 49, or 61, use the Zones Enable button in the Xboard Control software. See page • On the Xboard 61, press the Zones Enable button. When enabled, the LED illuminates. -
Page 29: Note Latch Mode
Basic Operations Note Latch Mode This is a performance mode in which a selected range of keys can be set to Latch. A latched key remains on when pressed once. Pressing the key again turns the note off. Latched notes can be useful to trigger loops or repeating rhythmic patterns without having to hold the key. -
Page 30: Latch Mode, Zones Enabled
Shot and completely change the sound by sending the stored controller messages. This feature can also be used in conjunction with the Knob Bypass control to set up, and then send a group of MIDI continuous controllers messages at once. See the description of Bypass Mode. E-MU Systems... -
Page 31: Bypass Mode
Basic Operations Bypass Mode When you move a controller knob on the Xboard, the position value is immedi- ately transmitted via MIDI. Knob Bypass disables the transmission of MIDI messages from the knobs or control pedal/footswitch. Bypass mode allows you to pre-set the knobs to a known position in order to avoid abrupt parameter jumps in performance when you turn the knob. -
Page 32: Scrolling Text Display
Once you enter a value, the display stops scrolling. You’ll notice that the scrolling messages mix upper and lower case characters. This is a necessary compromise to display alphabetical characters on a numeric display. E-MU Systems... -
Page 33: Edit Parameters
Basic Operations Edit Parameters These parameters are accessed via the Edit button. See “Editing Patch and Device Settings” on page 31 for detailed instructions about how to access the Edit mode. PGM Send on Recall Every Xboard patch stores a MIDI program change number (as well as Bank Select MSB and LSB settings) for each of the 16 MIDI channels. -
Page 34: Send Program Change
Select a Bank MSB from 0-127. Note that this merely edits the Bank Select MSB setting for the current MIDI channel in the active patch. It does not cause a MIDI message to be sent immediately. For more information on MIDI Bank Select commands, see page E-MU Systems... -
Page 35: Bank Sel Lsb
Basic Operations Bank Sel LSB This parameter allows you to select the MIDI Bank Select LSB (least significant byte) that will be used when sending program changes via the Send Prog Change, PGM Browse Mode or PGM Send On Recall features. Select a Bank Select LSB from 0-127. -
Page 36: Cc Send On Recall
– unlike some settings discussed above, it doesn't need to first be stored in a patch in order to become effective. Note: You cannot save values for controllers that are set to NRPN mode. E-MU Systems... -
Page 37: Aftertouch On/Off
Basic Operations Tips for Use… Assuming you wish to use the “CC Send On Recall” feature with a particular patch, turn this option on while editing the controller initial value settings in that patch. Once you’ve stored the patch with the desired initial controller settings, switch this option oFF and store the patch one more time. -
Page 38: Velocity Curve Select
“16 Channel Control Mode” on page 27 for more information about how to use this function. Latch High/Low Note These keys allow you to set the keyboard range for Latch mode. See page 29, for detailed information about Latch mode. E-MU Systems... -
Page 39: X1 And X2 Functions
Basic Operations X1 and X2 Functions The X1 key accesses the X1 functions. These are global functions that affect all patches. For example, if Pedal is set to Sus, it will remain so for all patches. • Mid - Out or Thru - When Out is selected, the MIDI output transmits local data from the keyboard and knobs. - Page 40 If on, when you select a new patch, the Edit LED display shows a message indicating whether zones enabled or disabled in the new patch. This is especially useful for the Xboard 25 and Xboard 49, since they don’t have a Zones Enable button.
- Page 41 Basic Operations To Calibrate a Controller Knob, Mod Wheel, or Data Entry Slider: 1. Sweep through all possible values without pressing harder either direction than you normally would. As you adjust, the display shows raw control val- ues, reverting to the name of the control you are adjusting. 2.
- Page 42 High setting being changed automatically so that it remains higher than the new Low setting, and vice versa. Setting the velocity sense time limit values too close to one another will result in jumpy, "either/or" playing dynamics (either very loud or very soft). E-MU Systems...
- Page 43 Turns all zones on or off in the active patch. For the Xboard 61, this serves the exact same function as the Zones Enable button. It is most useful on the Xboard 25 or Xboard 49, since they don’t have a Zones Enable button.
-
Page 44: E-Mu Xboard Control
E-MU Xboard Control E-MU XBOARD CONTROL The E-MU Xboard Control software allows you to easily edit and then archive Xboard patches on your PC or Mac. All the features of the Xboard are logically displayed on a single page, which makes patch editing a breeze. -
Page 45: Xboard Control Window
Zone’ s MIDI channel using each zone’ s settings. Enable or disable individual Zones using the Keyboard Zones buttons on the Xboard 61, or using E-MU Xboard Control software. Xboard Control Window The Xboard Control window is divided into two sections: Bank View, and Patch Editor/Zones View. -
Page 46: Bank View
E-MU Xboard Control Bank View The bank view shows the set of 16 patches that is currently stored in the Xboard. Select a Patch by clicking its Name in the Bank View section. IMPORTANT: Any changes made via the Bank View are relayed immediately to the Xboard and modify the patches stored there. -
Page 47: Device
E-MU Xboard Control Desktop Bank View You can drag and drop Patches and Banks from your Desktop to the Bank View section. Select a Patch by clicking its Name in the Bank View section. Change the order of patches using the Up or Down buttons... - Page 48 E-MU Xboard Control Changing Settings: • Knob or wheel changes can be made by moving the knob or wheel. • Numeric values can be edited by typing in the field. Storing Patches: • Pressing the Store button immediately stores the current Patch to the Xboard.
-
Page 49: Patch Editor Tab
E-MU Xboard Control Patch Editor Tab Current Patch Patch Modified Store Current Patch Number Indicator Patch Button Name MIDI Controller Knob Settings Keyboard Settings Velocity Curves Stored Program Changes Sent on Patch Recall MIDI Controller Knob Settings This group of 16 controls corresponds to the 16 Label Field controller knobs on the Xboard. - Page 50 E-MU Xboard Control MIDI Channel This field allows you to set the MIDI channel for each knob. This field is “greyed out” (and unavailable) unless the “MIDI Channel Number Per Control” option is selected (see below). Normally, all the controller knobs use the Basic MIDI channel.
-
Page 51: Keyboard Settings
E-MU Xboard Control NRPN Mode For devices that support NRPNs (Non-Registered Parameter Numbers). NRPN messages can span across two controller numbers (LSB and MSB), increasing the range of potential values. A complete NRPN message consists of NRPN parameters LSB and MSB (set in the Xboard Control) and NRPN data LSB and MSB (sent by the Continuous Controller). - Page 52 E-MU Xboard Control 16 Channel Control Mode CC Number This is the continuous controller number that will be used for all 16 knobs when the 16 Channel Control mode is enabled. See page 16 Channel Control mode is a special performance mode in which all 16 knobs send one CC number on MIDI channels 1 through 16.
- Page 53 E-MU Xboard Control Pedal/Footswitch Settings The Control Pedal input accepts either a momentary-on footswitch or a continuously MIDI Channel variable pedal. Like the other controllers, an initial setting, CC number and MIDI channel can be CC Channel No programmed. The MIDI Channel field allows you Initial to set the MIDI channel for the mod wheel.
-
Page 54: Program Change Per Midi Channel
E-MU Xboard Control Send Controller Values on Patch Recall When this parameter is set to On, the stored initial value (position) settings of the 16 Controller Knobs, the Pitch Wheel, the Mod Wheel and the Footpedal will be transmitted when the patch is recalled via the Xboard front panel. When set to Off, the stored controller initial value settings will not be transmitted when the patch is recalled via the Xboard front panel. -
Page 55: Zones Tab
E-MU Xboard Control Zones Tab The Zones tab allows you to define your Zones by keyboard range and velocity range. For each of the four Zones, you can see a graphical representation of the keyboard and velocity ranges. In addition, for each Zone you can enable/disable the Mod Wheel, the Pitch Wheel, Aftertouch, the Sustain Pedal, Note Latch and Octave Transpose. -
Page 56: Zones Settings
E-MU Xboard Control As you can see in the illustration below, Zones 1 and 2 have been set up so they have the same velocity range, but occupy different areas of the keyboard. This type of setup is useful for playing different synthesizers with the same controller. - Page 57 E-MU Xboard Control Pre Zone When you press the Octave Transpose buttons on your Xboard, the octave of the keyboard changes, but individual Zones are not transposed. This is kind of like sliding the keyboard up or down an octave, which is useful for reaching zones outside the current keyboard range.
- Page 58 E-MU Xboard Control Individual Zones Settings For each zone, you can define the keyboard and velocity range, and enable or disable Zone-specific settings. Each zone is listed horizontally, with each zone’s parameters listed vertically. Zone Enable/Disable Enables or disables the Zone. When this button is highlighted the Zone is Enabled.
- Page 59 E-MU Xboard Control Send Mod Wheel on Zone Channel Enables or disables the Mod Wheel for each zone. With this enabled, the mod wheel sends messages across the Zone’s assigned MIDI channel. Send Aftertouch on Zone Channel Enables or disables Aftertouch for each zone. For more information, on after-...
-
Page 60: Menu Items
E-MU Xboard Control Menu Items Preferences To access the Preferences menu on a Mac, select Preferences from the E-MU Xboard menu. On a PC, select Preferences from the File menu. Backups These options allow you to choose the location where automatic backups will be stored and how many backup files will be retained 1-4. -
Page 61: Loading And Saving
E-MU Xboard Control Loading and Saving Loading and Saving operations are located in the File menu. Load From File This option allows you to Load saved Bank Files, Patch Files or Both into the Xboard Control. IMPORTANT: Note that banks or patches which are loaded into Xboard Control from disk files will be immediately downloaded to the Xboard and will overwrite patches which are stored there. - Page 62 E-MU Xboard Control Store This menu option stores the current Patch into the Xboard’s non-volatile memory. This function duplicates the Store button on the Xboard Control Patch Editor screen. Revert The Xboard Control automatically backs up the contents of the Xboard whenever you open the editor.
-
Page 63: Edit Menu
E-MU Xboard Control Edit Menu Restore Pitch Wheel The Pitch Wheel controller on the Patch Editor can be reprogrammed to operate as a standard MIDI real-time controller. This option restores the Pitch Wheel controller to its normal function as a synthesizer pitch wheel. -
Page 64: Appendix
MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 16 Note Note Note Note On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off Program Program Program Program Change Change Change Change Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Controllers Controllers Controllers Controllers E-MU Systems... -
Page 65: Midi Program Change Commands
Appendix MIDI Program Change Commands The Xboard has the ability to transmit a different MIDI Program Change command on each of the 16 MIDI channels. This feature can only be programmed using the Xboard Control software. MIDI Bank Select Commands The Xboard also transmits MIDI bank select commands using MIDI continuous controller numbers. -
Page 66: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Timing & Sync MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Song Select Start Continue Stop MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control General MIDI Compat? Is GM default mode? DLS compatible? Import DLS Files? Export DLS Files? E-MU Systems... - Page 67 Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart (part 2 - Controllers) Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Bank Select MSB See Note * Mod Wheel MSB Breath Cntl MSB Foot Cntl MSB Portamento MSB Data Entry MSB Chan Volume MSB Balance MSB Pan MSB Expression MSB Effect Cntl 1 MSB Effect Cntl 2 MSB...
- Page 68 Sound Cntrlr 7 Sound Cntrlr 8 Sound Cntrlr 9 Sound Cntrlr 10 Gen Purp Cntrlr 5 Gen Purp Cntrlr 6 Gen Pur Ctrlr 7 Gen Pur Ctrlr 8 Portamento Cntrl 85 - 90 Undefined - - - - - - E-MU Systems...
- Page 69 Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart (part 2 - Controllers) Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Effects 1 Depth Effects 2 Depth Effects 3 Depth Effects 4 Depth Effects 5 Depth Data Increment Data Decrement NRPN (LSB) NRPN (MSB) RPN (LSB) RPN (MSB) 102 - 119 UNDEFINED All Sound Off...
- Page 70 Appendix E-MU Systems...
-
Page 71: Index
16 Channel Control Mode 27 button 19 3D MIDI 20, 50 Edit Button 17 6 Volt DC Power Jack 23 E-MU USB MIDI Driver, not installed 13 Enter Button 18 External Program Change Active Patch 44 sending 34 Activity Indicators 17... - Page 72 Mac OS X 11 post zone 57 Windows 2000 11 pre zone 57 Windows XP 12 On/Off Switch 23 Store Button 18, 62 Storing Patches 48 Sustain Pedal 40 Panic Button, MIDI 18 Patch 48 Patch Editor Tab 49 E-MU Systems...
- Page 73 Index Text Display, scrolling 32 Touch Response, adjusting 38 Transpose keyboard 27 mode 56 octave 18, 27 semitone 37 Troubleshooting 13 Uninstalling Drivers & App 12 Update Driver 14 USB Activity Indicators 17 USB Jack 23 USB Thru Mode 39 Velocity Curves changing minimum velocity 42 description 38...