E-Mu X board25 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual X Board...
  • Page 2 Owner’ s Manual © 2005 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved PN: 02EM770006000 Revision: A Software Version: 1.00 E-MU World Headquarters Europe, Africa, E-MU Japan E-MU Systems Middle East Creative Labs Creative Media K K 1500 Green Hills Road Ballycoolin Business Park Kanda Eight Bldg., 3F...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............7 Requirements .......................8 On a PC: ........................8 On a Mac: ......................... 8 Package Contents ....................8 Optional ........................8 Hardware Installation ..................8 Connecting the X Board to your Computer ............9 USB Connection ...................... 9 MIDI Connection ....................9 MIDI Interface ......................
  • Page 4 Bank Send LSB .......................28 Send Prog Change ....................29 Aftertouch On/Off ....................29 Program Change (PGM) Browse Mode ..............29 X1 Functions ......................30 E-MU X Board Control ..........31 Definitions ......................31 X Board Control WIndow ..................32 Views ........................32 File View .........................32 Bank View .......................33 Device ........................33...
  • Page 5 Velocity Curve Select ..................... 38 Patch Editor View ....................39 Menu Items ..............40 E-MU X Board Menu ..................40 About E-MU X Board ..................... 40 Preferences… ......................40 File Menu ......................42 Load From File (PC version) ................. 42 Save Patch (PC version) ..................43 Loading and Saving Files from the Mac ...............
  • Page 6 • Promptly remove dead or weak batteries. • Do not leave the X Board switched “on” after the batteries are exhausted. • Remove batteries if the X Board will be stored for long periods of time. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU X Board 25 or X Board 49 USB/ MIDI controller. The X Board professional USB/MIDI controllers offer unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in portable 25 key or 49 key packages. Both models feature full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, pitch and modulation wheels and 16 controller knobs.
  • Page 8: Requirements

    + X Board USB Drivers + X Board Control software + Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module + Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU + Adobe PDF Reader + PDF manual for X Board and X Board Control software • This Owner’s Manual Optional •...
  • Page 9: Connecting The X Board To Your Computer

    Introduction Connecting the X Board to your Computer USB Connection USB provides a two-way data link between the X Board and your computer and also supplies power to the X Board. 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

    Windows 2000 computer. 1. Make sure the X-Board is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. 2. Insert the E-MU software Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Windows AutoPlay mode is enabled for your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts running auto- matically.
  • Page 11: Windows Xp

    Windows to install a USB Audio Device driver for the product. Wait for this installation to complete. 2. Insert the E-MU software Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Windows AutoPlay mode is enabled for your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts running auto- matically.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    If this is the case, you may be in a situation where the Microsoft USB MIDI driver is running, rather than the E-MU USB MIDI Driver. This may happen if you add a USB Hub, or if you plug the X Board keyboard into a different USB port than the one it was plugged into when you installed the X Board software.
  • Page 13 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 Introduction 3. In the next panel, click on (Advanced) and then Next. 4. In the next panel. click on Don't Search, and then Next. 5. In the next panel, select the E-MU USB-MIDI Device, then Next. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 15 Introduction 6. After a few moments, you will see the Microsoft Digital Signature warning. Click Continue Anyway. 7. At this point, you should now be using the correct driver. It may be necessary to reboot your computer at this point. Windows 2000 ->...
  • Page 16: Main Panel Controls

    To Store a Patch: After pressing Store, select the desired patch number using the data slider or numeric keys, then press Enter to store the current setup. 5. Enter Press Enter to confirm your settings when editing. The Home LED illuminates after Enter is pressed. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 17 Main Panel Controls 6. Octave Down This button transposes the keyboard down one octave each time it is pressed. The octave transpose value (-1, -2, -3, -4) momentarily appears in the display and the LED on the button remains lit. 7.
  • Page 18 In this mode, one MIDI Continuous Controller number is assigned to all 16 knobs and each numbered knob transmits on the same numbered MIDI channel. This gives you control of one parameter (such as volume or pan) for all 16 MIDI channels. See page 24. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 19: 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 30. Footswitch - Accepts either a normally-open or normally closed, momentary footswitch.
  • Page 20: Powering The X Board

    + aligned with the + side of the battery. Insert Batteries here This Side Not Used 3. Insert the tabs of the battery compartment door into the hinge slots, then press down to snap the door closed. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations BASIC OPERATIONS Entering Data There are two ways to enter data from the X Board front panel. • Data Slider - Move the slider to select the data value. • Keyboard Data Entry - The black and white keyboard keys marked with numbers can be used to directly enter data values (except when changing the MIDI channel number or storing and selecting patches).
  • Page 22: Storing Patches

    The keyboard can be transposed up and down ±4 octaves by pressing the 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 trans- posed. The transposition value is stored with the patch. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 23: Editing Patches

    Basic Operations Editing Patches The editable program functions are accessed using the labelled keyboard keys. To Edit a Patch: 1. Press the Edit button. The Edit LED illuminates. 2. Select the desired Function to be edited by pressing one of the marked key- board keys.
  • Page 24: 16 Channel Control Mode

    2. Press the keyboard key marked 16-Ch. CC Number. 3. Select a CC number from 0-127 using the data slider or using the numeric keyboard keys. The Enter button will be flashing. 4. Press Enter to confirm the operation. Press Home to cancel the operation. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 25: 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 26: Snap Shot

    This feature can also be used in conjunction with the Snap Shot feature. In Bypass mode, moving the controller knobs temporarily changes the stored settings. Pressing Snap Shot in Bypass mode transmits the stored settings with any changes you made while in Bypass mode. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 27: Edit Parameters

    Basic Operations Edit Parameters These parameters are accessed via the Edit button. See “Editing Patches” on page 23 for detailed instructions about how to access the Edit mode. Semitone Transpose The keyboard can be transposed up or down in one-semitone steps. Transpose works by shifting the keyboard position relative to middle C.
  • Page 28: Latch High/Low Note

    This parameter allows you to select the MIDI Bank LSB (least significant byte) that will be used when selecting program changes with the Send PC or PC Browse Mode commands. Select a Bank LSB from 0-127. For more information on MIDI Bank Select commands, see page 52. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 29: Send Prog Change

    Basic Operations Send Prog Change This function sends MIDI program changes to your external gear on the currently selected MIDI channel. To Send an External Program Change 1. Press the Edit button. 2. Press the PC Send keyboard key. 3. Select the desired program change number from 0-127 using the Data Slider or numeric keyboard keys.
  • Page 30: X1 Functions

    Because of the automatic sensing feature, you should not hold down the footswitch during power up or the switch action will be reversed. • ctL = Control Pedal. The X Board accepts control pedals wired as shown on page 52. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 31: E-Mu X Board Control

    E-MU X Board Control E-MU X BOARD CONTROL The E-MU X Board Control software allows you to easily edit and then archive X Board patches on your PC or Mac. All the features of the X Board are logically displayed on a single page, which makes patch editing a breeze.
  • Page 32: Board Control Window

    E-MU X Board Control X Board Control WIndow The X Board Control window is divided into three sections: File View, Bank View, and Patch Editor View. Views File View Bank View Patch Editor View Section Section Section Currently selected Patch...
  • Page 33: Bank View

    Re-selecting the current E-MU USB device is useful to re-establish lost communi- cation between your computer and the X Board and will also “Refresh” the editor with the current X Board settings.
  • Page 34: Patch Editor Screen

    E-MU X Board Control Patch Editor Screen 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 Basic Operation Changes on the X Board Control software are immediately reflected on the X Board.
  • Page 35: Patch Modified Indicator

    E-MU X Board Control Patch Modified Indicator This indicator lights whenever the displayed patch settings are not identical to the same-numbered patch stored in the X Board. Patch Name This field allows you to assign a name of up to 16 characters to each patch.
  • Page 36: Midi Channel Number Per Control

    E-MU X Board Control MIDI Channel Number Per Control Normally, the keyboard and all controllers are transmitted on the Basic MIDI channel. This option allows you to select any MIDI channel for each knob, the two wheels and the footpedal.
  • Page 37: Mod Wheel Settings

    E-MU X Board Control When programmed as a pitch wheel, the screen wheel jumps back to the center setting when released, just like its counterpart on the X Board. You can pre-set the initial setting of the Pitch Wheel by typing a number into the value field.
  • Page 38: Note Latch Mode Settings

    E-MU X Board Control Note Latch Mode Settings This section allows you to program the high and low keys for latch mode, as described on page 25. You can also turn latch mode on or off by pressing the amber-colored button. Note that you cannot set a low key number higher that the high key, or a high key number lower than the low key.
  • Page 39: Patch Editor View

    E-MU X Board Control Program Change per MIDI Channel Master Enable In this example, five program changes will be transmitted. The X Board has the ability to transmit a MIDI Program Change on each of the 16 MIDI channels whenever a patch is selected. This feature allows you to set up all your MIDI instruments for a performance by simply selecting a patch on the X Board.
  • Page 40: Menu Items

    E-MU X Board Control MENU ITEMS E-MU X Board Menu About E-MU X Board This popup dialog box displays the current revision of the X Board Control software. Preferences… Macintosh view File View Folder These options allow you to choose the location in your computer where saved Banks and Patches will be stored.
  • Page 41 E-MU X Board Control Backups These options allow you to choose the location where automatic backups will be stored and how many backup files will be retained 2-4. Backup files are created whenever you quit the X Board Control application.
  • Page 42: File Menu

    E-MU X Board Control File Menu Load From File (PC version) This option allows you to Load saved Bank Files, Patch Files or Both into the X Board Control. Select Folder Select File Type To Load a Bank or Patch 1.
  • Page 43: Save Patch (Pc Version)

    E-MU X Board Control Save Patch (PC version) This option allows you to Save X Board Patches to your hard disk. To Save a Patch to Disk 1. Select Save Patch from the File menu. The popup dialog box shown below appears.
  • Page 44: Loading And Saving Files From The Mac

    E-MU X Board Control Loading and Saving Files from the Mac The Load and Save options in the File menu change depending on whether an object in the File or Bank section is selected. • Load/Save Bank - Select an object in the File Section.
  • Page 45: Load From File (Mac Version)

    E-MU X Board Control Load From File (Mac version) This option allows you to load saved Bank Files, Patch Files into the X Board Control. To Load a Bank or Patch 1. Select any object in the File Section to load a Bank.
  • Page 46: Save Bank Or Patch (Mac Version)

    E-MU X Board Control Save Bank or Patch (Mac version) This option allows you to save X Board Banks or Patches to your hard disk. To Save a Bank or Patch to Disk 1. Select any object in the File Section to save a Bank.
  • Page 47: Revert

    E-MU X Board Control Revert The X Board Control automatically backs up the contents of the X Board whenever you open the editor. This is so you can undo any changes you make during an editing session if you so desire. See “Backups” on page 41.
  • Page 48: Edit Menu

    E-MU X Board Control Edit Menu Selected patch files can be cut (removed) from the Bank View area. After choosing Cut, the file is placed on a temporary “clipboard” so that it can be “Pasted” into another patch location or into the selected File folder. (Select the new location, then choose “Paste”.)
  • Page 49: View Menu

    E-MU X Board Control View Menu Patch Editor This option allows you to either show or hide the patch editor section of the X Board Control software. Sort Files Files in the File View section can be sorted by Name, Type, or Date in either ascending or descending order.
  • Page 50: Device Menu

    E-MU X Board Control Device Menu Select This option selects the current X Board in the event that you have more than one X Board connected to your computer. Help Menu The Help menu calls the .pdf version of this operation manual.
  • Page 51: Appendix

    Appendix APPENDIX MIDI Background MIDI Channels & Continuous Controllers MIDI continuous controllers may seem confusing at first, but they are really very simple once you understand them. You probably already know that there are 16 MIDI channels per MIDI cable. Information on a MIDI channel will only be received by an instrument set to receive that channel.
  • Page 52: Midi Program Change Commands

    128 presets within the selected bank. Footpedal Wiring The potentiometer value can be anywhere from 10KΩ to 250KΩ in value. Pedals with these specifications are available at any music dealer. Footpedal Wiring Sleeve Ring 10K - 250K Sleeve Ring E-MU Systems...
  • Page 53 Appendix LED Scrolling Text Messages The three digit LED display doubles as a text display to help identify many of the edit functions. 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.
  • Page 54: 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 55 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 56 Release Time Attack Time Brightness Sound Cntrlr 6 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 E-MU Systems...
  • Page 57 Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart (part 2 - Controllers) Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks 85 - 90 Undefined - - - - - - Effects 1 Depth Effects 2 Depth Effects 3 Depth Effects 4 Depth Effects 5 Depth Data Increment Data Decrement NRPN (LSB) NRPN (MSB)
  • Page 58 Appendix E-MU Systems...
  • Page 59 Driver Problems 12 Bank Send LSB 28 Bank Send MSB 28 Edit Button 16 Bank View, X Board Control software E-MU USB MIDI Driver, not installed Basic MIDI channel Enter Button 16 select on Control software 35 External Program Change, sending 29...
  • Page 60 52 Powering the X Board 20 select bank 28 cc send on patch recall 28 Preferences Menu 40 channel select button 17 Pressure, channel on/off 29 channel, changing 22 Problem Solving 12 connection diagram 9 E-MU Systems...
  • Page 61 Program Change Browsing 29 Program Change Commands 52 Uninstalling Drivers & App 11 Update Driver 13 USB Jack 19 Red, patch name 33 USB Thru Mode 30 Refresh 49 by re-selecting the device 33 Restore Pitch Wheel 36 Velocity Curves Revert 47 description 27 selecting 27...

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