25/37/49/61/88-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys usb midi controller keyboard with 24bit/192khz audio interface build in (54 pages)
Summary of Contents for ICON iKeyboard 3 mini
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25/37-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys USB MIDI controller keyboard...
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON iKeyboard 3 mini/iKeyboard 4 mini USB MIDI controller. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
Front Panel Layout 1. 25/37-note key switches 25/37-note velocity-sensitive piano-action key switches. 2. Modulation & pitch bend joystick Vertically: Adjusts the modulation effect. It will return to “center” when released. Horizontally: Adjusts the pitch bend. It will return to “center” when released. 3.
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5. Arp button (Arpeggiator) Press to activate the arpeggiator function and use in conjunction with controls below for adjusting different arpeggio parameters. An arpeggio will be automatically produced when you hold down a chord on the keyboard. 5.1 Gate joystick (Vertical) Upward: Increase the arpeggio gate time (longer).
Rear Panel Layout 1. Midi Out Port Use the MIDI Out terminal to connect an external synthesizer or sound module. Note: To use your iKeyboard mini as a MIDI input device for your sound module, USB cable is needed to connect as a power supply. Or you may connect a 12VDC external power supply that you could purchase from our official dealer.
Mac OS X. 1. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iKeyboard mini” Series iMap” icon. Tips: By “drag and drop” the “iKeyboard mini” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.
Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1;...
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Then click “Next”. Diagram 4 6. Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap otherwise click “Next”. Diagram 5 7. iMap started to install...
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable. Connect the cable’s small jack end to the iKeyboard 3 mini/iKeyboard 4 mini. Your Mac/PC should automatically “see” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.
MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect iKeyboard mini to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable. iMap iKeyboard mini software panel Please select iKeyboard 3 mini or iKeyboard 4 mini from the pull down menu according to your purchased model.
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iKeyboard mini’s iMap is divided into three main sections as described below: Section 1 Section 2 Section 1 Section 3 Section 3 Section 1 1. Keyboard elements assignment These elements include the key switches, velocity curve , Transpose & Octave buttons. They are assigned by the top four drop down windows.
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Section 2 2. Control surface elements assignment These elements include all the buttons and the Joystick. These elements are assigned by the lower three drop down menus and the “Toggle/Momentary” button. 2.1 Joystick Tip: Toggle – Midi message will be send and activate once. Momentary –...
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3.4 “MIDI Devices” button Click this button, a MIDI device select window will appear as shown in diagram 8. Please select “ICON iKeyboard mini” for the MIDI Out Devices. Diagram 8 3.5 “Firmware Upgrade” button Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for iKeyboard mini.
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Step 1: Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu. Note: If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull-down menu, select “USB Audio”...
Restore the factory default settings To restore your iKeyboard mini settings to factory default, simply import the “Factory Default” setting file into your iKeyboard mini with the original setting of the iMap software. Velocity curve...
To i-series controller USB connector (standard type) Power supply: USB bus power Current consumption: 100mA or less Weight: iKeyboard 3 mini 0.8kg (1.76lb) iKeyboard 4 mini 1.12kg (2.47lb) Dimensions: iKeyboard 3 mini 402.4(L) x 121.3(W) x 41(H)mm 15.85”(L) x 4.78”(W) x 1.61”(H) iKeyboard 4 mini 543.4(L) x 121.3(W) x 41(H)mm...
Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
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