M-Audio eKeys User Manual

M-Audio eKeys User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........8 © 2006 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio and eKeys are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks...
  • Page 3: Preface

    Apple’s GarageBand or M-Audio’s Session software. This guide has been written to help you become familiar with all features of the eKeys keyboard, so please read it carefully. After reading this manual, you should have a clear understanding of how to use eKeys to produce music tracks in Session, GarageBand, or any other music software.
  • Page 4: About Midi And Ekeys

    “play a note”) to your computer. A host computer running appropriate MIDI-aware software is required to give voice to any instrument or effects commands issued by eKeys. Your eKeys keyboard is compatible with any computer with a USB port that can run GarageBand or Session.
  • Page 5: Using Ekeys

    Configuring GarageBand 3: OS X should automatically configure eKeys when it is connected to your computer. GarageBand will use the keyboard without requiring any further setup. Playing sounds within GarageBand 3: Launch GarageBand and select “New Music Project.”...
  • Page 6: Using Ekeys With Session (Windows)

    The software is the perfect companion for eKeys and is available at many electronic or computer retail stores. This section explains how to set up and use Session and eKeys together. Please visit www.m-audio.com for in-depth information about Session.
  • Page 7: Octave Shift Buttons

    User Guide Octave Shift Buttons At the center of the rear panel of your eKeys keyboard are two small gray buttons for controlling the octave range within which MIDI notes are transmitted. These buttons can be easily accessed by simply reaching over the top of the keyboard with your fingers during play. By pressing the left or right Octave Shift button, you will shift the keyboard higher or lower by one-octave increments.
  • Page 8: Technical Info

    In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
  • Page 9: Technical Support

    M-Audio USA M-Audio Germany 5795 Martin Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706 Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen, Germany Technical Support Technical Support web: www.m-audio.com/tech e-mail: support@m-audio.de tel (pro products): (626) 633-9055 tel: +49 (0)7941 - 9870030 tel (consumer products): (626) 633-9066 fax: +49 (0)7941 98 70070...

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