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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Keystation Pro 88, an 88-note, hammer-action, velocity-sensitive USB keyboard. The class-
compliant Keystation Pro 88 can easily integrate with PC and Mac computer music environments. It can be used play virtual
instruments, external MIDI hardware synthesizers, sound modules, drum machines and samplers. The Pro 88 offers true plug-and-
play functionality via class compliancy in Windows XP and Mac OS X. Simply plug in the USB cable to begin installation—no driver
is required.
Your Keystation Pro 88 is more than just a professional keyboard, it is a MIDI controller that gives you hands-on access for control of
multiple MIDI parameters, such as MIDI Continuous Controller data (or CCs), RPN/NRPN data, MIDI Bank Change LSB and MSB, and
Program Changes on 16 different MIDI channels. You can easily control your studio using only the Keystation Pro 88. To familiarize
yourself with installation and the features of the Keystation Pro 88, please spend a few minutes reviewing the Getting Started Guide
to learn about basic operation. For advanced functions and programmability, please reference the Advanced User Guide.
Features
Ports:
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
USB port
Power:
USB bus powered
DC IN for external PSU
Keyboard:
88-note hammer-action keyboard
9 velocity curves
Controls:
24 programmable rotary dials
9 full-size programmable faders
22 programmable buttons
MIDI-assignable Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels
2 MIDI-assignable foot pedal inputs
1 MIDI-assignable expression pedal input
MIDI Data from Controllers:
MIDI control number
RPN/NRPN
Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
Pitch Bend
GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
MIDI Data from Buttons:
Note On
Note On/Off Toggle
MIDI CC On/Off Toggle
Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
MIDI Machine Control functions
GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
MIDI Controller increment/decrement
Performance Features:
Program and bank changes
Snap Shot sends current status for all controllers
Drawbar Mode for faders
Controller Mute mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
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- Page 1 English - Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Keystation Pro 88, an 88-note, hammer-action, velocity-sensitive USB keyboard. The class- compliant Keystation Pro 88 can easily integrate with PC and Mac computer music environments. It can be used play virtual instruments, external MIDI hardware synthesizers, sound modules, drum machines and samplers.
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Page 2: About The Manual
About The Manual This is the Getting Started manual, which covers the basic operation of the M-Audio Keystation Pro 88. You will find a graphic illustration of your keyboard on page 3. We have numbered the important sections of the keyboard in this illustration and used this numbering throughout the manual for easy reference. -
Page 3: Connecting Your Keyboard
13. USB In/Out connects to the USB port of your computer via the included USB cable 14. MIDI Out port connects the keyboard to other MIDI hardware via a standard MIDI 5-Pin DIN plug (not included) and can also be used as a USB-to-MIDI Out interface 15. -
Page 4: Installing Drivers For Windows 2000
Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 1. Power up your PC. 2. Insert the Keystation Pro 88 Installer CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. The installer should open automatically. If not, select “Run” from the Start Menu, type “d:\setup.exe” (where “d” is your CD-ROM drive), and then press ENTER. 3. -
Page 5: Setting The Global Midi Channel
The Keystation Pro 88 and Your Software Most software applications have a MIDI In indicator. Check that MIDI data is being received by the software application by pressing any key on the keyboard. If the software receives no MIDI data, check that the Keystation Pro 88’s USB driver has been selected as a MIDI input for your software application. -
Page 6: Keystation Pro 88 Overview
To further expand the power of the presets, we have included Evolution Librarian for PC users. This software allows you to save and load presets into your Keystation Pro 88. For more information on this software, please refer to the Evolution Librarian section in the Advanced Users Guide and www.m-audio.com or www.evolution.com for future software developments. Keystation Pro 88 Overview Keystation Pro 88 is a USB MIDI controller keyboard with 9 faders (10), 24 rotary controls (11), and 22 MIDI buttons (12). -
Page 7: Saving And Organizing Presets
Sustain and Expression Foot Pedals You can plug a foot pedal of any polarity (not included) into the two sustain pedal inputs (16) on the back of the Keystation Pro 88. The foot pedal is normally used for sustaining the sound you are playing while removing your hands from the keys. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity of the foot pedal upon power up. -
Page 8: Sending A Snap Shot
Sending a Snap Shot The Snap Shot feature sends out real-time MIDI data for each controller (on whichever MIDI channel the controller is assigned to), providing a “snap shot” of the settings for each hardware controller to the software parameter it is assigned to. When you send a Snap Shot, the LCD will display “SNAPSHOT.”... -
Page 9: Bank Changes
For example, the LCD displays the “PROG” symbol in the right hand corner, indicating that the PROGRAM button has been pressed. The Program value sent on Global MIDI Channel 01 is 00. You can also program the assignable buttons to send out fixed Program messages to individual MIDI channels. To learn more about this function, please read the “Programming and Editing”... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Warranty Registration Thank you for registering your new M-Audio product. Doing so immediately both entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M- Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register to receive FREE... -
Page 11: Contact M-Audio
For additional files, help or drivers for this product, please visit the support section of our main website http://www.m-audio.com. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this product or any other M-Audio products, we invite you to contact us directly at: M-AUDIO U.S.