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Music Creation Suite

Quick Start Guide

ARTIST
Music Creation and Production System
notion
by PreSonus
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www.presonus.com
English

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Music Creation Suite Quick Start Guide ARTIST notion Music Creation and Production System by PreSonus ® English www.presonus.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using Studio One Artist — 15 Configure Studio One Artist — 15 Overview — 1 5.1.1 Selecting the AudioBox USB from the Start Introduction — 1 Page — 15 About This Guide — 1 5.1.2 Setting up your PS49 MIDI Keyboard Controller —...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Music Creation and Production System by PreSonus Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus® Music Creation Suite. All you need is a computer with a USB connection—and a little inspiration—and you’ll have all the tools required to create professional-quality studio productions and music scores.

  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Many technical issues can arise when using a standard computer as a digital audio workstation (DAW). PreSonus can only provide support for issues that directly relate to the Music Creation Suite. PreSonus does not provide support for computer hardware and non-PreSonus hardware and software, and it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer of these products for technical support.

  • Page 5: Studio One Artist

    Studio One Artist Help menu. • Unlimited track count, inserts, sends, and plug-in instantiations • 21 high-quality PreSonus Native Effects™ plug-ins, in eight categories: amp modeling (Ampire XT), delay (Analog Delay, Beat Delay), distortion (RedLight Dist™), dynamics processing (Channel Strip, Compressor, Fat Channel, Gate,...

  • Page 6: What Is In The Box

    Visit www.nimbit.com to get started! What is in the Box In addition to this manual, your Music Creation Suite package contains the following: PreSonus AudioBox™ USB recording interface 2 6-foot (1.8m) USB cables M7 large-diaphragm condenser microphone with shockmount and desktop stand 9-foot XLR cable HD3 headphones with 1/8”...

  • Page 7: Hookup

    Hookup Music Creation Suite Front-Panel Connections Quick Start Guide Hookup Front-Panel Connections 48V Phantom Power. This button activates phantom power for both microphone preamps. Power User Tip: Condenser microphones, like the M7 microphone Power LED. This LED indicates included in your Music Creation Suite bus power.

  • Page 8: Rear-Panel Connections

    Hookup Music Creation Suite Rear-Panel Connections Quick Start Guide Rear-Panel Connections USB Connection. This MIDI In and Out. The Main Outputs. This is Headphone Output. is where you connect MIDI connections are for where you connect your This is where you connect the USB cable from your use with external MIDI studio monitors.

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Computer

    All Music Creation Suite software, including the AudioBox USB drivers for Windows and the content packages and application installers for Studio One Artist and Notion, are available for download from your MyPreSonus account on the PreSonus Web site. Included with your Music Creation Suite is a registration card. Go to: my.presonus.

  • Page 10: Studio One: Installation And Authorization

    Studio One: Installation and Authorization Once you have installed the AudioBox drivers and connected the AudioBox USB to your computer, you can use the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music-production software to begin recording, mixing, and producing music. Once you have downloaded the Studio One Artist from your MyPresonus account, run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 11: Installing Bundled Content For Studio One

    Upon completing the Studio One Artist installation and activation process, the Studio One Content Installer will appear. 1. Click on “Install content from PreSonus user account. ” 2. Click on the Install Packets button at the bottom of the window to install the selected content.

  • Page 12: Installing Third-Party Content

    Once you have installed the AudioBox drivers and connected the AudioBox USB and PS49 MIDI keyboard controller to your computer, you can use the included PreSonus Notion score-editing and composition software to compose, arrange, and hear your music played using samples by the London Symphony Orchestra! To install Notion, run the downloaded installer and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.

  • Page 13: Installing London Symphony Orchestra Sounds

    Connecting to a Computer Music Creation Suite Notion Installation and Authorization Quick Start Guide 2. Completely fill in the user registration form. Click Next. 3. You will be alerted when your copy of Notion has been successfully authorized. Clicking OK will launch Notion. 3.4.3 Installing London Symphony Orchestra Sounds To install the bundled sounds, open the installer and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 14: Setting Up And Recording

    Setting up and Recording Music Creation Suite Mounting Your Microphone Quick Start Guide Setting up and Recording Mounting Your Microphone The M7 large-diaphragm condenser microphone and the included shockmount and desktop microphone stand are designed to make microphone placement quick and easy. Simply screw the shockmount onto the top of the microphone stand and position your M7 microphone so that it is vertical and the front of capsule is facing you.

  • Page 15: Connect Your Music Creation Suite

    If you are having any connection issues, try using the powered USB hub. Music Creation Suite (no USB hub) M7 mic AUDIOBOX USB Power Clip Clip INPUTS PLAYBACK Mic•Instrument Designed by PreSonus in the USA. Manufactured in PRC. MIDI PHONES computer HD3 Headphones...
  • Page 16 M7 mic AUDIOBOX USB Power Clip Clip INPUTS PLAYBACK Mic•Instrument Designed by PreSonus in the USA. Manufactured in PRC. MIDI PHONES computer HD3 Headphones Note: When using the included USB hub with your Music Creation Suite, you must connect its power supply.

  • Page 17: Using Studio One Artist

    PreSonus. If your computer is connected to the Internet, these links will be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site. In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a driver.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Ps49 Midi Keyboard Controller

    Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Create a New Song in Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide 5.1.2 Setting up your PS49 MIDI Keyboard Controller No setup in Studio One is required for your PS49 MIDI keyboard controller. Simply make sure your PS49 is connected to your computer before launching Studio One Artist.
  • Page 19 Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Create a New Song in Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide 5. Set the estimated length of your recording. You can also set the time format you would like to use (Notation Bars, Seconds, Samples, or Frames) as well as the Tempo and Time Signature.

  • Page 20: Recording Audio

    Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Record in Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide Record in Studio One Artist 5.3.1 Recording Audio Connect your Music Creation Suite as illustrated in Section 4.2 and enable phantom power on the AudioBox USB. 1.

  • Page 21: Record In Studio One Artist

    Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Record in Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide 3. Turn the Mixer knob to the fully counterclockwise position so that you are only listening to the audio from your AudioBox USB inputs that is being recorded. 4.
  • Page 22 Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Record in Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide 2. At the bottom of the browser window, you will find six category tabs. Click on the Instruments tab to open a list of all the available virtual instruments that you have installed on you computer.

  • Page 23: Play Your Recording

    Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Play Your Recording Quick Start Guide 8. When you are done, click the Stop button in Studio One or press the Space bar to stop the recording. Play Your Recording 1. Turn the Mixer knob to the fully clockwise position so that you are only listening to the playback from Studio One.

  • Page 24: Using Your Studio One Recordings

    Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Using Your Studio One Artist Recordings Quick Start Guide Using Your Studio One Artist Recordings 5.5.1 Level and Balance 1. In the lower right corner of the Arrange window in Studio One you will find three buttons.

  • Page 25: Adding Audio And Midi Files

    Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Exporting Audio Quick Start Guide 5.5.3 Adding Audio and MIDI Files The Studio One Browser also lets you quickly locate, audition, and import audio and MIDI files into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view.
  • Page 26 Using Studio One Artist Music Creation Suite Exporting Audio Quick Start Guide 2. Next, go to Transport>Loop Selection or press [Shift]+P on your keyboard. 3. You’re now ready to export your mixdown. Go to Song>Export Mixdown. 4. Set the location where you’d like your new audio file stored. 5.
  • Page 27 Power User Tip: Studio One Artist does not support MP3s. To add this support, the MP3 Converter for Studio One Artist must be purchased from the PreSonus webstore. Go to: http://www.presonus.com/products/studio-one/buysoftware 7.

  • Page 28: Using Notion

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Configure Notion Quick Start Guide Using Notion Configure Notion When Notion is launched, by default you will be taken to the Quick Start window. From here, you can find shortcuts to create a new score or to open score templates;...

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Ps49 Midi Keyboard Controller

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Configure Notion Quick Start Guide 3. In the Audio Devices window, select “AudioBox USB. ” After you have verified that the AudioBox USB driver has been detected, please continue to the next section to set up your PS49. 6.1.2 Setting up Your PS49 MIDI Keyboard Controller This section will take you through setting up your PS49 MIDI keyboard controller for both MIDI note input and NTempo performance.

  • Page 30: Create A New Score In Notion

    Create a New Score in Notion Quick Start Guide 3. On the MIDI Input drop down menu, select “PreSonus PS49. ” Create a New Score in Notion To go to the Score Setup window, click New Score from the Quick Start Window or click the cogwheel in the top right-hand side of the main window at any time.

  • Page 31: Enter Notes In Notion

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Enter notes in Notion Quick Start Guide The score settings section allows you to quickly hide and remove staves, as well as access instruments: • Click the green “eye” to the left of a new staff to hide it from view (but still play back).
  • Page 32 Using Notion Music Creation Suite Enter notes in Notion Quick Start Guide Finally, you can enter notes in real time: Click the Record button in the Transport bar and select your options. There are also presets for recording with a MIDI keyboard or MIDI guitar. You can view your score in Pages Across, Pages Down, or Continuous View mode and in Concert Pitch or Transposed modes.

  • Page 33: Edit In Notion

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Edit in Notion Quick Start Guide Edit in Notion Now that you have some notes, try adding score markings. The palette contains most dynamic and articulation symbols, and if you hover over any of the options, it will show you the keyboard shortcut.

  • Page 34: Play And Perform Your Notion Scores

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Play and Perform Your Notion Scores Quick Start Guide Play and Perform Your Notion Scores 1. To play your score, place the playback marker where you wish to start and press the Space key or click the Play button in the Transport bar. 2.

  • Page 35: Mixer

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Mixer Quick Start Guide Mixer Click the Mixer icon in the top right or press [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+/. You will see a mixer strip for each instrument, which can be viewed by instrument family if you have a large score.

  • Page 36: Sharing Your Work

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Sharing your work Quick Start Guide Sharing your work 6.7.1 Export Audio To export a WAV audio file of your entire score, go to File>Export Audio… or [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+Shift+E. You can select where to save the score and can automatically save to your SoundCloud account.

  • Page 37: Export Midi And Musicxml

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Sharing your work Quick Start Guide 6.7.2 Export MIDI and MusicXML You can export your score or score region as a MIDI file, which you can import into Studio One Artist. Highlight a region (or leave blank to export the whole score), then go to File>Export MIDI.

  • Page 38: Notion For Ipad

    Using Notion Music Creation Suite Sharing your work Quick Start Guide 6.7.3 Notion for iPad You can save your Notion file to an iTunes folder or Dropbox or email it to yourself and then open it in Notion for iPad. Notion for iPad is available for purchase from the Apple iTunes store.
  • Page 39 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture, Impact, Mixverb, Presence, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Studio One, and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc., in the U.S.
  • Page 40 Music Creation Suite Quick Start Guide ARTIST notion Music Creation and Production System by PreSonus 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Part# 825-AB0038-B www.presonus.com...
  • Page 41 PS49 USB MIDI Keyboard Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...
  • Page 42 Table of Contents Overview — 1 Introduction — 1 About This Guide — 1 Technical Support — 1 PS49 Features — 2 Hookup — 3 Front-Panel Controls — 3 Rear-Panel Connections — 4 Connecting to a Computer — 5 Mapping your PS49 Controls in Studio One — 5 Edit Mode —...

  • Page 43: Overview

    Many technical issues can arise when using a standard computer as a digital audio workstation (DAW). PreSonus can only provide support for issues that directly relate to the PS49, Studio One®, and Notion™. PreSonus does not provide support for computer hardware or non-PreSonus hardware and software, and it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer of these products for technical support.

  • Page 44: Ps49 Features

    Overview PS49 PS49 Features Owner’s Manual PS49 Features • 49-key, velocity-sensitive keyboard • Pitch bend and modulation wheels (assignable) • 1 assignable fader • 4 assignable knobs for real-time control • 3-character, red LED segment display • 1 sustain-pedal input jack, type-sensing (pedal not included) •...

  • Page 45: Hookup

    Hookup PS49 Front-Panel Controls Owner’s Manual Hookup Front-Panel Controls Pitch-Bend Wheel. The pitch-bend wheel is used to bend the notes up or down. How far you can bend a note up or down is determined by the MIDI instrument preset you are controlling. For example, if you are controlling a violin sample that only allows you to bend a note one half step, moving the pitch-bend wheel all the way up will only result in a half-step change.

  • Page 46: Rear-Panel Connections

    Hookup PS49 Rear-Panel Connections Owner’s Manual [Oct +] buttons at the same time, then release them; then you can use the buttons to scroll up or down the through the list of available functions. Each function will be displayed on the LED display. Once you have found the function you’d like to use, simply wait for one second.

  • Page 47: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer PS49 Mapping your PS49 Controls in Studio One Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer No driver installation is required for your PS49 USB MIDI Keyboard. Simply connect it to a free USB port on your computer. If you do not have enough free USB connections for your PS49, connect it to your computer using a powered USB hub.

  • Page 48: Edit Mode

    Edit Mode PS49 Control Map Owner’s Manual Edit Mode Control Map Your PS49 features an Edit mode that allows you to change the default MIDI Continuous Controller number assigned to each front-panel control, send Program Change and Bank Change messages from your PS49, and clear all MIDI note and controller messages to help you troubleshoot MIDI issues.

  • Page 49: Control Assign

    Edit Mode PS49 Control Assign Owner’s Manual To change the controller message for any of the controls: 1. Press the Edit button. Pitch Bend Modulation 2. The LED display will blink “Edi. ” 3. Press the C#1: Controller Assign key. Pitch Bend Modulation 4.

  • Page 50: Midi Channel

    Edit Mode PS49 MIDI Channel Owner’s Manual MIDI Channel By default, your PS49 uses MIDI channel 1 to transmit all of its MIDI data. You can assign the Octave Shift buttons to change the channel. In some situations, you may know exactly the MIDI channel you’d like to use, and it can be faster to simply use Edit Mode to enter the MIDI channel you want.

  • Page 51: Program Change

    Edit Mode PS49 Program Change Owner’s Manual Program Change Use this key to send Program Change messages to any MIDI instrument, device, or DAW. 1. Press the Edit button. Pitch Bend Modulation 2. The LED display will blink “Edi. ” 3.

  • Page 52: Bank Lsb And Bank Msb

    Edit Mode PS49 Bank LSB and Bank MSB Owner’s Manual Bank LSB and Bank MSB Use these keys to send Bank Change messages to any MIDI instrument, device, or DAW. 1. Press the Edit button. Pitch Bend Modulation 2. The LED display will blink “Edi. ” 3.

  • Page 53: All Notes Off

    Edit Mode PS49 All Notes Off Owner’s Manual All Notes Off Occasionally, a note will get “stuck. ” You can use this key to clear all outgoing MIDI note on messages to resolve this issue. 1. Press the Edit button. Pitch Bend Modulation 2.
  • Page 54 Edit Mode PS49 Reset All Controllers Owner’s Manual 3. Press the D#2: Reset All Controllers key. 4. The LED display will blink “res. ” 5. Your PS49 will exit Edit mode, and unexpected modulation or effects should stop.

  • Page 55: Resources

    Resources PS49 Factory Reset Owner’s Manual Resources Factory Reset To reset your PS49 USB MIDI Keyboard to its factory default state: 1. Turn the power switch to the “Off” position. 2. Hold down the [Oct -] and [Oct +] buttons while turning the PS49 on. The LED display will read “888, ”...
  • Page 57 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture, Impact, Mixverb, Presence, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Studio One, and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc., in the U.S.
  • Page 58 PS49 USB MIDI Keyboard Owner’s Manual 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Part# 820-PS0042-A www.presonus.com...
  • Page 59 A powered USB hub completes the package. and slave) • See notation and MIDI data on the same staff A perfect combo for students, educators, and entry-level home enthusiasts. Ideal for music labs or as a complete songwriting “sketchpad” system. musiced.presonus.com www.presonus.com...
  • Page 60 AudioBox STEREO kit. ™ Stereo recording made easy and affordable. AudioBox AudioBox STEREO is a complete, all-PreSonus a com e all-PreSonus ™ ™ ™ ™ hardware/software recording kit for stereo recording of hardware/software recording kit stereo recording rehearsals and performances in schools, churches, and home studios—...
  • Page 61 Specifics on conforming standards used to test for and determine compliance with CE marking with each PreSonus model are listed on the product’s CE Declaration of Conformity “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of (DoC).

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