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swissonic ControlKey 49 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88 MIDI keyboard user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 10.12.2015, ID: 337456, 337460, 337462...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features............................7 Installation and starting up....................8 Connections and operating elements................9 Functions..........................14 MIDI routing..........................19 Factory defaults........................23 Other presets.......................... 25 Note values..........................26 Technical specifications....................27 Troubleshooting........................28 Protecting the environment................... 29 ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...

  • Page 4: General Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Symbols And Signal Words

    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. ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 7: Features

    Octave / transpose function 30 memory locations for scenes backlit LCD Connectors for Sustain and Expression pedal 5-pin MIDI output, USB output MAC and Windows compatible Power supply via 9 V mains adapter or USB cable ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...

  • Page 8: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

  • Page 9: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Model overview ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 10 Connections and operating elements Top view 1 [PITCHBEND] Pitch bend wheel to vary the pitch when playing. 2 [MODULATION] Modulation wheel. 3 [OCTAVE] Buttons to octave / transpose the keyboard. 4 Display. 5 Function / select buttons, see Ä ‘Function / select buttons [5]’ on page 11. 6 [E1] …...
  • Page 11 Buttons to adjust / select values / options in Edit and Scene mode. [CHANNEL] Buttons to switch between the available channels. 20 [EXIT] Button to exit the open menu or menu function. 21 [ENTER] Button to confirm parameter changes. ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 12 Connections and operating elements Function / select buttons [12] [BANK] Buttons to switch between the preset banks and trigger pads. [VEL.CURVE] Buttons to adjust the touch sensitivity of all trigger pads. 24 [8 LEVELS] Button to quickly toggle the touch sensitivity of all trigger pads to a fixed value. The button lights up when the mode is active.
  • Page 13 Besides the data transmission, this interface can also provide the power supply to the MIDI keyboard. 34 [DC9V] Connector for a 9 V power adapter (not included). 35 [POWER] Button to turn the MIDI keyboard on and off. ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...

  • Page 14: Functions

    Functions Functions Display functions When using the encoders, mute / solo buttons, faders and trigger pads, the current values of the associated settings are shown in the unit's display. Operation mode ‘Performance’ This is the main mode of the keyboard ([SCENE] and [MENU] do not light). MIDI data generated by the piano keys and the other controls of the keyboard are sent depending on the setting via USB to a connected computer or to a sound module connected via MIDI.
  • Page 15 With the arrow buttons you can transpose the pitch of the entire key‐ board up to three octaves downwards and four octaves upwards. The display shows the selected step ( ‘–3’ … ‘0’ … ‘4’ ). ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 16 Functions Transposing With the arrow buttons [OCTAVE] you can transpose the pitch of the entire key‐ board in semitone steps up or down. The display shows the selected step ( ‘–12’ … ‘0’ … ‘12’ ). For switching between Octave and Transpose mode, first make sure the keyboard is in Performance mode ([SCENE] and [MENU] do not light).
  • Page 17 CC112, CH- B0 74 7F/00 C forward CC113, CH- B0 75 7F/00 C stop CC114, CH- B0 76 7F/00 C play CC115, CH- B0 77 7F/00 C Record CC116, CH- B0 72 7F/00 C ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 18 Functions Panic function In case you hear unsolicited tones, press the transport buttons ‘back’ and ‘forward’ simultaneously to activate the Panic function. The Panic command is transmitted to all ports via all channels and resets all notes and controls. The display shows the mes‐ sage ‘PANIC’...

  • Page 19: Midi Routing

    Controller General Purpose #1 Controller Data entry Controller General Purpose #2 Controller Channel Volume Controller General Purpose #3 Controller Balance Controller General Purpose #4 Controller Undefined Controller Undefined Controller Controller Undefined Controller Expression Controller ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 20 MIDI routing Description Type Description Type Effect control 1 Controller Brightness Controller Effect control 2 Controller Decay Time Controller Undefined Controller Vibrato Rate Controller Undefined Controller Vibrato Depth Controller General Purpose #1 Controller Vibrato Delay Controller General Purpose #2 Controller Vibrato Delay Controller General Purpose #3...
  • Page 21 GS ON SysE Poly mode on Controller GM2 ON SysE Pitch Bend Sensitivity Stop Fine Tuning PLAY Coarse Tuning DEFERRED PLAY Vibrato Rate NRPN FORWARD Vibrato Depth NRPN REWIND Vibrato Delay NRPN RECORD STROBE ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 22 MIDI routing Description Type Description Type RECORD EXIT CHASE RECORD PAUSE COMMAND ERROR RESET PAUSE MMC RESET EJECT Pitch Bend Pitch Bend MIDI keyboard...

  • Page 23: Factory Defaults

    CC: 22, Ch - Button CC: 23, Ch - Button CC: 24, Ch - Button CC: 25, Ch - Button CC: 26, Ch - Button CC: 27, Ch - Button CC: 28, Ch - ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 24 Factory defaults Controller Type Message Type Mode Button CC: 29, Ch - Button CC: 30, Ch - Button CC: 31, Ch - BTNE1 Button CC:10 , Ch-01 BTNE2 Button CC:10 , Ch-02 BTNE3 Button CC:10 , Ch-03 BTNE4 Button CC:10 , Ch-04 BTNE5 Button CC:10 , Ch-05...

  • Page 25: Other Presets

    Other presets Other presets Parameter Setting Value range Bank (1-2) Channel (1-9) Pad Bank Scene P1-P30 ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...

  • Page 26: Note Values

    Note values Note values Octave Note Numbers MIDI keyboard...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    2 × PEDAL (1/4" jack) Operating voltage supply via USB cable or DC 9 V power adapter Dimensions (W × H × D) 1,283 mm × 87 mm × 320 mm Weight 11.76 kg ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy 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.

  • Page 29: Protecting The Environment

    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. ControlKey 49, ControlKey 61, ControlKey 88...
  • Page 30 Notes MIDI keyboard...
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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