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Samson Graphite 25 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 U SB M ID I CO N T RO LLER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2013 - Samson Technologies V1.4 Samson Technologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com Native Instruments, NI and Komplete Elements are trademarks or registered trademarks of Native Instruments GmbH.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Information ATTENTION RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous volt- age”...
  • Page 4 CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the construction of this device which are not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac- turer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Graphite 25 Features ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Graphite 25 was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.

  • Page 8: Graphite 25 Features

    Graphite 25 Features The Samson Graphite 25 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of its main features: • 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch • One programmable slider, eight encoders, and four buttons for hands-on control over your DAW and virtual instruments •...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Functions

    Local Mute Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 25. It displays the current setup information, performance data, adjustable parameters and controller information. PAGE ◀ / ▶ Buttons - Press the PAGE buttons to navigate through the adjustable param- eters and functions in all modes.
  • Page 10 Front Panel Controls and Functions Trigger Pads - The four velocity-sensitive trigger pads can be assigned to send MIDI note or control information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons. For added control, these pads feature four velocity curves as well as aftertouch. PAD A/B Button - The Trigger Pads are configured into two pad banks, with different set- tings configured to each pad.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Controls And Functions

    Rear Panel Controls and Functions POWER Switch - Use this switch to turn the keyboard on or off. DC IN - The Graphite 25 can be powered using a 9V 300mA adaptor, connected to the DC IN jack. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB connection on a computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard, as well as to send and receive MIDI data.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    To use the Graphite 25 with an external MIDI device (such as a sound module), connect a 5-pin MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT on the rear of the Graphite 25, and to the MIDI IN of the external device. For more information on connecting to an external MIDI device, please see...

  • Page 13: Display Features

    Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Display Features The Graphite 25 features a backlit LCD screen that displays performance and status information. Operation Data Parameter Tags Preset Local Status Indicators Mute Pad Bank A/B Pads, Function and Transport Button Indicators Data - The current value of a given controller.

  • Page 14: Graphite 25 Modes

    Setup Mode - In this mode, you can access and assign all of the features of the Graphite 25. This allows you to customize the settings to match your needs. In addition to the buttons on the top panel, the first 18 keys on the keyboard are also available to access functions and enter numerical data.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Presets

    The Graphite keyboard can be used as a control surface for most audio software titles. Along with presets that can be customized to tailor the keyboard to your work environment, the Graphite 25 comes with presets for many popular audio programs. Please refer to the section “Preset Mode”...

  • Page 16: Preset Mode

    Remote Control Presets Presets 2–16 are designed for specific software titles, with the controls set to access the most common functions directly from the Graphite 25. The communication between the computer and the keyboard is bidirectional, and information from the software will appear on the Graphite’s display.

  • Page 17: Setup Mode

    Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Setup Mode enables you to make adjustments to how the Graphite 25 will operate. Pressing the SETUP button will enter Setup Mode, the keyboard will stop transmitting MIDI data, and the first 18 keys will serve as numerical input and access to additional functions.
  • Page 18 Setup Mode Editing the Aftertouch Control Press the Aftertouch key to assign control code for the keyboard aftertouch feature. “A.Touch” will appear on the display with the value of the current control in the data area. Use the DATA +/– buttons to change the value, or enter data by pressing the numerical keys on the keyboard.
  • Page 19 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Selecting Velocity Curve for the Trigger Pads Press the Pad Vel key to select a velocity curve for the trigger pads. “P.Curve” will appear in the Op- eration area of the display with its current velocity curve number in the data area . The Operation area will then change to show the current velocity curve.

  • Page 20: Zones

    Zones Mode The keyboard can be divided into three zones, sometimes referred to as layers or splits. Each zone has its own active key range, program number, MSB, LSB, Channel, Port, Octave, and Transpose settings. The zones can be separated or overlapped. This allows you to layer or split the key- board between sounds to expand your performance.
  • Page 21 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Zones Mode Available parameters in Zone Mode: Parameter Description Range Zn: Prog Program number for playing on the specific section of the 0–127 keyboard Zn: MSB Most Significant Bit of the program bank for playing on the 0–127...

  • Page 22: Performance Mode Parameters

    Performance Mode Octave Buttons The Octave buttons allow you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend the range of the keyboard. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons to shift the octave up or down a maximum of four octaves.

  • Page 23: Performance Mode Parameters

    Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Performance Mode Parameters Trigger Pads The keyboard features four assignable velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch. The factory setting for the trigger pads is to function as drum pads. When you strike a pad, a cor- responding icon will appear, and its note MIDI message will be transmitted on channel 10.

  • Page 24: Performance Controls

    Performance Controls The Graphite 25 features eight assignable encoders (E1–E8), volume slider (S1), four function but- tons (F1–F4) and transport controls. Below is a brief description of how these features operate. Encoders The factory setting for the encoders is pan control, set to channels 1–4. When you rotate the knob of an encoder, the encoder number and the data will be shown in the Operation area of the display.
  • Page 25 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Performance Controls Transport Buttons There are five transport buttons marked . The factory default settings are to Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, and Record, respectively. Please see detailed information for the default settings in the table below.

  • Page 26: Midi Out

    MIDI OUT In addition to USB, the Graphite 25 features a MIDI OUT jack. The USB communication proto- col supports four virtual USB In ports and four virtual USB Out ports. MIDI messages from the keyboard set to Port 1–4 are transmitted via the USB Out. Messages sent to Port 1 and Port 2 are also transmitted through the MIDI Out terminal if the Local switch is set to On.

  • Page 27: Operational Flow Chart

    Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Operational Flow Chart...

  • Page 28: Midi Continuous Controller (Cc) List

    MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List Description Type Channel Volume Controller Bank Select Controller Balance Controller Modulation wheel Controller Undefined Controller Breath control Controller Controller Undefined Controller Expression Controller Foot controller Controller Effect control 1 Controller Portamento time Controller Effect control 2 Controller Data Entry Controller...
  • Page 29 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List Sound Cont. Controller Undefined Controller General Purpose #5 Controller All Sound Off Controller General Purpose #6 Controller Reset All Controllers Controller General Purpose #7 Controller Local control on/off Controller...
  • Page 30 MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List PLAY PAUSE DEFERRED PLAY EJECT FORWARD CHASE REWIND COMMAND ERROR RESET RECORD STROBE MMC RESET RECORD EXIT Pitch Bend Pitch Bend RECORD PAUSE...

  • Page 31: Factory Default Settings

    Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Factory Default Settings Controller Type Message Type Mode Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 1 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 2 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 3 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 4 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 5...
  • Page 32 Factory Default Settings Zones Parameter Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Program Port Channel Range< Range> Octave Transpose Other Factory Settings Parameter Setting Options Bank (1–4) Ch +/– (+/– 15) Mute On/Off Local On/Off PAD A/B Preset 01–30...

  • Page 33: Midi Note Numbers

    Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Note Numbers International Organization Standardization system of MIDI note numbers. Middle C is MIDI note number 60 (C4). Note Numbers Octave...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard 25-key, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive, with aftertouch Display Large backlit LCD Controls Slider Encoders Function Buttons Trigger Pads Transport Controls 5 (Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record) Wheels Pitch Bend, Modulation Key Range Octave +/–, Transpose +/– Operation Controls MAIN, SETUP, PRESET, ZONE, PAD A/B, BANK ◀...
  • Page 36 Samson Technologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...

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