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M-Audio OXYGEN25 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide English ( 2 – 31 ) Appendix English ( 32 – 34 )

  • Page 2: Box Contents

    Support For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit m-audio.com. For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support. Setup Connecting Your Keyboard You can power the keyboard via a powered USB port. The Oxygen keyboards are low-power devices.
  • Page 3 Initial Setup - DAW Setup Your Oxygen has the ability to control all of your DAW's faders, knobs, and in some cases pads for launching clips, as well as all of your virtual instrument controls. In order to have these controls set properly, we'll first need to get your Oxygen to set to with your DAW. 1.
  • Page 4 9. General MIDI 10. General MIDI Installing Your Included Software We recommend registering your Oxygen keyboard on m-audio.com and downloading the Oxygen Series Software Manager. Follow the instructions on your included Software Download Card to access the Oxygen Series Software Manager.

  • Page 5: Preset Editor

    Preset Editor To download the included Preset Editor software, follow the instructions in the Oxygen Series Software Manager. This editor software is found when the “Show Advanced Software” box is checked in the Oxygen Series Software Manager. The Preset Editor software can be used to create custom Preset mappings for you to load onto your Oxygen series keyboard.

  • Page 6: Top Panel

    Features Oxygen 25 Top Panel VOICING TYPE Octave/Wheels 1. PITCH: This wheel creates expressive changes performances by raising and lowering pitch. Rolling the Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an instrument’s pitch whereas rolling it downward will lower the pitch. The upper and lower pitch bend limit is determined by settings on your hardware or software synthesizer, not by the Pitch Bend wheel on the Oxygen 25 keyboard itself.
  • Page 7 CHANNEL DOWN, UP: Selects which MIDI channel will be used to transmit for the keys, pads, or controls. • VELOCITY: Changes the Velocity Curve for the keys or pads depending on which controls were last pressed. To access additional features, refer to the software Preset Editor at m-audio.com.

  • Page 8: Central Functions

    Central Functions 5. Display: The Oxygen 25 features a 3-digit LED display providing visual information regarding current operation, programing, and controller status. The 3 dot LEDs on the Display correspond to one of the 4 available modes that is active: ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, and Smart Scale.
  • Page 9 • M|h: Mackie/HUI will send standard Mackie/HUI messages for DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic. • N1: MIDI 1 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton. • N2: MIDI 2 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with MPC Beats, and Reason.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    DAW KNOB CONTROL Set all Knobs 1-8 to: VOLUME (Pad 5): Each knob will adjust the volume of the corresponding software track. PAN (Pad 6): Each knob will pan the corresponding software track. DEVICE (Pad 7): Each knob will control device controls of the corresponding software track. SENDS (Pad 8): Each knob will control the level of the aux sends for the corresponding software track.
  • Page 11 Oxygen 49 Top Panel Octave/Wheels 1. PITCH: This wheel creates expressive changes in performances by raising and lowering pitch. Rolling the Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an instrument’s pitch whereas rolling it downward will lower the pitch. The upper and lower pitch bend limit is determined by settings on your hardware or software synthesizer, not by the Pitch Bend wheel on the Oxygen 49 keyboard itself.
  • Page 12 VELOCITY: Changes the Velocity Curve for the keys or pads depending on which controls was last pressed. • PANIC: Sends an "All Notes Off" message on all 16 MIDI channels. To access additional functions, refer to the software Preset Editor at m-audio.com.
  • Page 13 Central Functions 5. Display: The Oxygen 49 features a 3-digit LED display providing visual information regarding current operation, programing, and controller status. The 3 dot LEDs on the Display correspond to one of the 4 available modes that is active: ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, and Smart Scale.
  • Page 14 • M|h: Mackie/HUI will send standard Mackie/HUI messages for DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic. • N1: MIDI 1 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton. • N2: MIDI 2 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with MPC Beats, and Reason.
  • Page 15 Pads 21. Pads 1-8: Press these velocity-sensitive pads to send Note On/Off and velocity data when performing. Hold SHIFT and press a pad to change to activate its secondary function: PAD BANK 1 (Pad 1): Select pad bank for all Pads 1- PAD BANK 2 (Pad 2): Select pad bank for all Pads 1- DAW KNOB CONTROL Set all Knobs 1-8 to:...
  • Page 16 Oxygen 61 Top Panel Octave/Wheels 1. PITCH: This wheel creates expressive changes in performances by raising and lowering pitch. Rolling the Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an instrument’s pitch whereas rolling it downward will lower the pitch. The upper and lower pitch bend limit is determined by settings on your hardware or software synthesizer, not by the Pitch Bend wheel on the Oxygen 61 keyboard itself.
  • Page 17 VELOCITY: Changes the Velocity Curve for the keys or pads depending on which controls was last pressed. • PANIC: Sends an "All Notes Off" message on all 16 MIDI channels. To access additional functions, refer to the software Preset Editor at m-audio.com.
  • Page 18 Central Functions 5. Display: The Oxygen 61 features a 3-digit LED display providing visual information regarding current operation, programing, and controller status. The 3 dot LEDs on the Display correspond to one of the 4 available modes that is active: ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, and Smart Scale.
  • Page 19 • NC2: Mackie 2 will send standard Mackie messages, but with higher resolution for the pan pots. If your DAW's pan isn't able to do a full sweep of the pan pot, use Mackie 2. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, Logic, and Reaper. •...
  • Page 20 Pads 21. Pads 1-8: Press these velocity-sensitive pads to send Note On/Off and velocity data when performing. Hold SHIFT and press a pad to change to activate its secondary function: PAD BANK 1 (Pad 1): Select pad bank for all Pads 1-8.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation This chapter describes the features of your Oxygen Series keyboard. Oxygen Series Basic Concepts This section gives an overview of some fundamental concepts that will help you understand and use your Oxygen series keyboard. Keyboard Octaves and Transposition Tempo Control Note Repeat/Latch Button Presets DAW and Preset Mode...

  • Page 22: Tempo Control

    We recommend registering your Oxygen on m-audio.com and downloading the Oxygen Series Software Manager. In the Software Manager you'll have access to all of your included software as well as the Oxygen Preset Editor.
  • Page 23 DAW and Preset Mode Once you’ve set up your Oxygen keyboard to work with your DAW, it’s time to set the keyboard’s operation Mode, Preset or DAW. By choosing the operation Mode, you can quickly switch between the Oxygen controlling your DAW’s controls when DAW mode is active to controlling a soft synth/Virtual Instrument when Preset mode is active.

  • Page 24: Shift Button

    To set the keyboard to operate in DAW Mode, press the DAW/Preset Button so that the DAW button is lit. To change which DAW your keyboard is set to control: While in DAW mode, press and hold the DAW/Preset Button and then use the < and > Buttons to select your DAW.
  • Page 25 < and > Buttons When in any of the keyboard’s available editing modes these buttons are used for scrolling through selections. When in DAW Mode this Encoder will send separate Up/Down or Left/Right messages (depending on the DAW, DAW Selection, and depending on if Shift and these buttons are pressed).
  • Page 26 Arp Mode Type: • Up: Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest. • Down: Notes will sound from the highest to the lowest. • Inclusive (Incl): Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest, then back down. The lowest and highest notes will sound twice when changing direction.
  • Page 27 LED Parameters Parameters Type - Up Type - Down Type - Incl Type - Excl Type - Order Type - Random Type - Chord Gate - 0 Gate - 10 Gate - 20 Gate - 30 Gate - 40 Gate - 50 Gate - 60 Gate - 70 Gate - 80...
  • Page 28 Silkscreen Key - C Key - Db Key - D Key - Eb Key - E Key - F Key - Gb Key - G Key - Ab Key - A Key - Bb Key - B Voicing – 1,3,5 Voicing –...
  • Page 29 Silkscreen Key - C Key - Db Key - D Key - Eb Key - E Key - F Key - Gb Key - G Key - Ab Key - A Key - Bb Key - B Voicing – 1,3,5 Voicing –...

  • Page 30: Channel Selection

    DAW Knob Control Using the SHIFT button and Pads 9-12 (on the 25-key), or 9-11 (on the 49-key and 61-key) will enable you to change the function of knobs in DAW mode. DAW Mode • Volume: Will change the knobs function to control the channel faders in your DAW. •...

  • Page 31: Factory Reset

    Value Medium High Linear Panic Press the Panic key or Shift and the Stop button (on the 25-key) to send an "All Notes Off" message on all 16 MIDI channels. This stops any stuck notes that continue to play even after their keys have been released.

  • Page 32: Keyboard Sensitivity

    Appendix (English) Velocity Curves Keyboard Sensitivity Oxygen Display Description This is a low-sensitivity setting, useful for playing notes with mostly low velocities. This is a medium-sensitivity setting (the default), useful for playing with an average amount of force. This is a high-sensitivity setting, useful for playing notes with mostly high velocities.

  • Page 33: Preset List

    DAW List • NC1: Mackie 1: Will send standard Mackie messages. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, Logic, and Reaper. • NC2: Mackie 2. Will send standard Mackie messages, but with higher resolution for the pan pots.

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks & Licenses M-Audio is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AAX, Avid, and Pro Tools are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 36 Manual Version 1.0...

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