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- Page 1 MiniKey 25 MIDI Keyboard...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 22.05.2023, ID: 565449...
- Page 3 Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................5 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and operating elements................... 13 Functions..............................15 6.1 Arpeggiator............................
- Page 4 Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. MiniKey 25...
- Page 5 General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
- Page 6 General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 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 manual.
- Page 7 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangers due to batteries. Warning – danger zone. MiniKey 25 MIDI Keyboard...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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...
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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®...
- Page 13 Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Overview & ö ö MiniKey 25 MIDI Keyboard...
- Page 14 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;...
- Page 15 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.
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Keyboard 25 × touch-sensitive mini keys Connections USB port 1 × USB-C Sustain pedal 1 × 3.5 mm jack bush Bluetooth® Frequency range 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz Max. transmission +6 dBm power Standard Version 5.0 Operating voltage via USB port Battery...
- Page 21 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) MiniKey 25 MIDI Keyboard...
- Page 22 Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
- Page 23 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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- Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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