General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to control electronic tone generators. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
Compatible with Windows Vista®, Windows XP® (SP1 and higher), Windows 7®, Windows 8® and Mac OS X® Rugged aluminium housing Tablet shelf integrated in housing (EasyKey 49 and EasyKey 61) USB cable and sequencer software supplied EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Model overview MIDI keyboard...
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Button to activate the Edit mode. 9 Piano keys with special functions in Edit mode Key labelling: Function: [PROG] Key to activate programme selection. [RESET ALL] Key to reset all MIDI values. [CHANNEL] Key to activate channel selection. EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
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Connections and operating elements [ALL NOTES OFF] Key to turn all notes off. [BANK MSB | LSB] Key to assign the MIDI bank. [VELOCITY CURVE] Key to adjust the touch sensitivity. [DEFAULT] Key to reset all settings to factory defaults. [ASSIGN FADER] Key to adjust the fader function.
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MIDI is called ‘Slave’. Connect the MIDI OUT of the master to the MIDI IN of the slave. You can not connect the MIDI OUT of a device to the MIDI IN of the same device. 12 [PEDAL] Socket to connect a volume or sustain pedal, e.g. EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
Functions Functions Setting the touch sensitivity Proceed as follows to adjust the touch sensitivity: Press [EDIT ] to activate the Edit mode. Repeatedly press [VELOCITY CURVE ] until the desired value is shown in the dis‐ play. Value range: normal ‘nor’ , soft ‘SoF’ , hard ‘hAr’ , ‘F–1’ , ‘F–2’ , ‘F–3’ . Press [EDIT] to leave the Edit mode.
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Press [PRESET STORE]. ð The display shows ‘Sto’ . Use the numeric keys to enter a value between ‘1’ … ‘9’ . Confirm the input with [ENTER]. Press [EDIT] to leave the Edit mode. EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
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Functions Loading a preset Proceed as follows to load a preset: Press [EDIT] to activate the Edit mode. Press [PRESET LOAD]. ð The display shows ‘Lod’ . Use the numeric keys to enter a value between ‘1’ … ‘9’ . Confirm the input with [ENTER].
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Press [EDIT] to leave the Edit mode. Reset to factory defaults Proceed as follows to reset the MIDI settings: Press [EDIT] to activate the Edit mode. Press [DEFAULT]. Confirm the input with [ENTER]. Press [EDIT] to leave the Edit mode. EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
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Functions Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions No power supply Check the USB cable for proper connection. Connect the MIDI keyboard via the supplied USB cable to a computer for power supply. No sound when pressing keys Check hard and software for volume settings: Computer, sound module, connected speakers.
Basic Channel Default Changed 1-16 Note Number 0 – 127 Velocity Note ON v = 1 – 127 Note OFF v = 0 – 127 Pitch Bend Control Change 0 – 127 Program Change EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Swissonic EasyKey 25 Keyboard 25 keys with adjustable touch velocity Connections 1 × USB 1 × MIDI OUT 1 × PEDAL (1/4" jack) Operating voltage supply via USB port Dimensions (W × D × H) 495 mm × 210 mm × 50 mm Weight 2.83 kg...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. EasyKey 25, EasyKey 49, EasyKey 61...
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