Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board Pro 4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 K -B o a r d s e r a n U a l...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    0. WELCOME ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 1�1 What’s In The K-Board Pro 4 Box? ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 1�2 What’s In The MIDI Expander Package? ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 1�3 – System Requirements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 1�3�1 – Hardware ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 1�3�2 –...
  • Page 3 aBle onTenTs oard 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 7. F.A.Q. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26...
  • Page 4: Welcome

    Hello, and welcome to the world of K-Board Pro 4! Taking the time to read this document is a huge step toward mastering the K-Board Pro 4� The purpose of this document is to provide a resource containing helpful information regarding the use of the K-Board Pro 4 hardware and software�...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin...
  • Page 6: 1�1 What's In The K-Board Pro 4 Box

    1.1 W ’ oard oard For playing� UsB C iCro aBle For connecting K-Board Pro 4 to a USB host (computer,tablet, etc)� 1.2 W ’ Midi e xPander aCKage Midi e xPander For connecting K-Board Pro 4 to MIDI hardware�...
  • Page 7: 1�3 - System Requirements

    efore egin oard 1.3 – s ysTeM eQUireMenTs 1.3.1 – h ardWare • Mac OS 10�6 (or greater) • Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater) • USB 2�0 (or greater) port indoWs • Windows 7, 8, & 10 • USB 2�0 (or greater) port 1.3.2 –...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Pro 4 Editor sections� To connect your K-Board Pro 4 to a USB host, use the included micro USB cable to connect the USB port on the back of the K-Board Pro 4 to a USB A port on the desired device�...
  • Page 10: Features Overview

    Features Overview...
  • Page 11: Features Overview

    The K-Board Pro 4 can send MIDI notes with strike and release velocity just as some other MIDI keyboards� onTrol daTa The K-Board Pro 4 can send CC data, pitch bend data, and channel pressure in a variety of ways� You can send these messages from the z-axis (pressure), y-axis, or x-axis� 3.2 C...
  • Page 12: K-Board Pro 4 Hardware

    K-Board Pro 4 Hardware...
  • Page 13: K-Board Pro 4 Hardware

    4 - K-B oard ardWare The K-Board Pro 4 has 4 octaves of Smart Sensor keys that provides full MPE support in a familiar keyboard layout� The keys provide you with 5 dimensions of control, along with pitch data� •...
  • Page 14 The KMI MIDI Expander allows the K-Board Pro 4 to communicate with traditional 5 pin MIDI hardware� Using a mini USB cable, connect the mini USB port of the K-Board Pro 4 to the Expand port of the MIDI Expander� Provide power using a USB power supply into the Power USB B port on the Expander (most all USB power supplies provide 5V and plenty of amps, but be sure that the power supply provides 5V and at least 500 mA)�...
  • Page 15: K-Board Pro 4 Editor

    K-Board Pro 4 Editor...
  • Page 16: K-Board Pro 4 Editor

    The K-Board Pro 4 Editor is where you define what data your K-Board Pro 4 will send, how it will send the data, and a variety of other settings� This information is stored in Presets�...
  • Page 17: 5�2 The Keys & Zones Section

    The Keys & Zones section is where you define and fine tune how data from the X/Y/Z dimensions is sent from the K-Board Pro 4� There are a variety of MIDI message types that can be sent from the K-Board Pro 4� Use the Mode menu to choose what kind of data you wish to send from each axis: •...
  • Page 18: 5�2�1 User Curves

    You can split the K-Board Pro 4 into 2 zones, the zones section lets you define customize the behavior of the zones� Settings that apply to the lower zone will be blue, settings that apply to the upper zone will be purple�...
  • Page 19: 5�3 The Sliders & Pedals Section

    oard diTor oard 5.3 T & P liders edals eCTion The Sliders & Pedals section is where you define the behavior of the 4 horizontal sliders and the pedal inputs� liders eCTion The Sliders section is where you define the behavior of the 4 horizontal sliders, they can be set to any of 7 modes: •...
  • Page 20: 5�4 The Advanced Section

    There is no internal sustain function, setting the CC to 64 (the general MIDI message for sustain) will allow the K-Board Pro 4 to instruct the destination software/hardware to sustain� You can also set it to output any CC you wish� The second pedal input is the Expression pedal input� This input accepts standard expression type (continuous) pedals�...
  • Page 21: 5�4�1 Mapping Assistant

    Use the Message Type and Channel boxes to select which message-type you wish to send (X-Axis, Y-Axis, Z-Axis, or Note On/Off) and the channel. Hit the SEND button and the K-Board Pro 4 will send the specified message up to your DAW or out the Expander port to your hardware device� This isolated MIDI message can then be easily detected and assigned to your desired parameter�...
  • Page 22 If you exit the Sensor Adjustment Window before saving, all the edits will be reverted to the previous state� If you want to adjust the velocity response of the entire K-Board Pro 4 or a specific Zone, you can do that much more easily using the Velocity Curves...
  • Page 23: 5�5 The Preferences

    The various menu items at the top give you access to file management features, the preferences, and built in help options� • The K-Board Pro 4 menu - open the preferences, check the firmware/Editor version or check for updates� •...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 25 Unpowered hubs typically divide the power coming from the computer’s USB port and split it up between all of the hub’s ports — providing less power than if the K-Board Pro 4 were to be directly connected to the computer’s USB port� If a USB hub is absolutely necessary, it is recommended to always use a powered hub�...
  • Page 26: F.a.q

    F.A.Q.
  • Page 27 BroKen Probably not! Be sure that the K-Board Pro 4 is on a flat surface when you power it up so it can properly calibrate. Try reinstalling the firmware, and resetting the device and any sensor adjustments to default.
  • Page 28 Similar to software, you can use the K-Board Pro 4 with any hardware that has 5 pin MIDI input (optional MIDI Expander required), but you will get the most out of the device if you use it with MPE compatible hardware�...
  • Page 29: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions...
  • Page 30 TMosPheres Do not use K-Board Pro 4 in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as a fueling area, or in areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders)� Obey all signs and instructions�...

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