Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano keyboard. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury! In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Handle lithium bat‐ teries in a correct and professional manner. Store lithium batteries in a cool and dry place in their original packaging. Keep lithium batteries away from sources of heat.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. MiniKey 25 MIDI Keyboard...
Features Features Bluetooth® MIDI keyboard with 25 touch-sensitive mini keys and a battery Simple Bluetooth® connection to iOS devices via host apps such as GarageBand Sustain pedal connection (adapter to 6.3 mm jack included in the scope of delivery) Integrated arpeggiator Smart scale mode Smart chord mode Octave button...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation and starting up Bluetooth® connection Press and hold [BT] to activate the Bluetooth® function and connect the device wirelessly to your PC. If the Bluetooth® function is active, the LED in the button flashes; once pairing is suc‐ cessful, the LED lights up continuously. If your PC does not have a Bluetooth®...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Overview & ö ö MiniKey 25 MIDI Keyboard...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [OC-] / [OC+] | Buttons to octave the keys 2 [BT] | Button to activate the Bluetooth® function Press and hold the button to activate the Bluetooth® function and connect the device to your PC. If the Bluetooth® function is active, the LED in the button flashes;...
Functions Functions 6.1 Arpeggiator Arpeggio types In Arpeggio mode, the notes played do not sound simultaneously, but one after the other at short intervals. This is called a broken chord. Press and hold [ARP] and use the piano keys for the arpeggiator to set the required arpeggio type.
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Functions Editing arpeggios Press and hold [ARP] and use the rotary control and the piano keys for the arpeggiator to set the required parameter. [OCT+] Use this piano key to shift the octave range of the arpeggiator. Pressing the button four times returns you to the original octave range. [LATCH] If the piano key is activated, the current arpeggio continues to play when the keyboard keys are released.
Functions [TEMPO+] / Use these piano keys to adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator. [TEMPO-] You can then use piano keys [1/4], [1/4T], [1/8], [1/8T], [1/16], [16/T], [1/32] and [1/32T] to adjust the time signature. [SYNC] Use this piano key to synchronise the set tempo of the arpeggiator with the DAW.
Functions 6.3 Smart chord mode Press and hold [SC/CH] and use the [TRIAD], [7TH], [9TH] or [RANDOM] piano keys to select the required chord. Then press one of the two piano keys [MAJOR] or [MINOR] to select the chord in major or minor.
Functions 6.4 Transposing To transpose the entire keyboard up or down in half-tone increments, press and hold [OCT-] or [OCT+] and use the rotary control to adjust the pitch. The higher you set the octave range of the keyboard, the faster the LED in the [OCT+] key flashes.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Connections USB port 1 × USB-C Sustain pedal 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Keyboard 25 × touch-sensitive mini keys Pitch adjustment Transposing –12 … +12 Octaving –3 … +3 Functions Pedal support Sustain Pitch bend buttons Built-in Modes Arpeggiator, smart scale, smart chord Bluetooth®...
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Technical specifications Capacity 780 mAh Operating time 12…14 hours (operation), 20 hours (standby) Charging time in 2…2.5 hours the device Dimensions (W × H × D) 348 mm × 38 mm × 107 mm Weight 0.46 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) MiniKey 25...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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