ICON i-KEY Owner's Manual

ICON i-KEY Owner's Manual

25-note velocity-sensitive synth-action usb midi controller keyboard

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25-note velocity-sensitive synth-action
USB MIDI controller keyboard
N16549

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Summary of Contents for ICON i-KEY

  • Page 1 25-note velocity-sensitive synth-action USB MIDI controller keyboard N16549...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction What's in the package Features Front Panel Layout Side Panel Layout Getting Started Connecting your iKey keyboard system Controller Features and Settings Modulation Touchpad Pitch Touchpad Changing Octaves with Octave buttons Sustain button Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX Installing iMap Software for Windows Assigning MIDI functions with iMap...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    You'll also find a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support at: www.icon-global.com. And so we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features Sustain Octave Pitch Main features include: Extremely compact and designed to match the MacBook 25-note velocity-sensitive synth- action keyboard Modulation touchpad Pitch touchpad Octave up/down Sustain button Multi velocity curves available for selection 2xUSB Connectors for daisy chain with any i-series controllers Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), and Mac OS X USB bus-powered iMap software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Layout Sustain Octave Pitch 25-note key switches 25-note velocity-sensitive synth- action key switch Modulation touchpad Touchpad to adjust the modulation effect. It returns to default, "0" when released. Pitch touchpad Touchpad to adjust the pitch bend. It returns to centre, "64" when released.
  • Page 7: Getting Started Connecting Your Ikey Keyboard System

    Getting Started Connecting your iKey keyboard system Connect the iKey to your Mac/PC via the USB port. 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 iKey. Your Mac/PC should automatically "see"...
  • Page 8: Pitch Touchpad

    Pitch Touchpad The pitch touchpad is used to control Pitch Bend effect. Slide your finger over the touchpad with an up/down motion to produce a pitch bend effect. The "64" value effect is located at the centre of the touchpad and will always return to centre when released. The modulation touchpad is programmable and assignable by the iMap software.
  • Page 9: Software For Mac Osx

    Mac OS X Turn on your MAC. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation CD icon should appear in desktop; click the icon to start the install wizard Diagram 1...
  • Page 10 Installing iMap Software for MAC OSX (continues) Input Administrator information To install iMap software, you need to input administrator user information, please input the name and password of administrator then click "Install" to continue. Diagram 5 Installation finished Click "Close" to complete the iMap software installation.
  • Page 11: Software For Windows 8-9

    Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. Turn on your PC. 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;...
  • Page 12 Installing iMap Software for Windows (continues) 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 iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
  • Page 13: Assigning Midi Functions With Imap

    Assigning MIDI functions with iMap You can use iMap to assign the MIDI functions of your iKey easily. Please launch the iMap software, a device selector screen will appear as shown in diagram 1. Then click the "iKey" button. Diagram 1 Note: If your iKey is not connected to your Mac/PC, a message of "There are no MIDI input devices"...
  • Page 14 Click this button to save your current settings for the iKey. The file is an ".icon" file. "Load file" button Click this button to load a previously saved ".icon" setting file for your iKey. "Send Data" button Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iKey via USB connection.
  • Page 15: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    Restore the factory default settings By holding down the buttons "Sustain", "Octave " and "Octave " together, the settings of the iKey will return to its factory default condition. Velocity Curves Velocity curves change the way a note played on the keyboard will respond to fast, slow, heavy or light touch.
  • Page 16: Daisy Chain With Ikey Or Any I-Series Controllers

    Daisy Chain with iKey or any i-series controllers You may daisy chain up to 3 units of iKey or any i-series controllers. Connect the first unit of iKey to your Mac/PC via the USB port. Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable and the other small end (B-type USB pack) to iKey.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector (mini B type) To i-series controller USB connector (standard type) Power supply: USB bus power Current consumption: 100mA or less Weight: 0.56kg (1.2lb) Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 33(H) 12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 1.25"(H)
  • Page 18: General Midi Controller Numbers (Midi Cc's)

    Appendix A General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)
  • Page 19: Services

    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. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. U.S. OFFICE: ICON Digital Corporation.
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