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Summary of Contents for M-Audio X-Session
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Page 2: "On The Fly" Operations
English Introduction In the X-Session Advanced Guide we have made the assumption that you have been through the X-Session Getting Started Guide which should have been supplied in printed form with your X-Session. If you do not have this guide, please contact your local distributor or download it from our website www.evolution.co.uk. - Page 3 When you first press the CTR MUTE buttons, you will see the LCD display ’OFF’. Changing the position of a controller with controller mute engaged, the LCD will always display OFF to indicate no data is being sent out by the X-Session. To cancel the controller mute function, simply press a function key (or keys) or one of the assignable buttons.
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Page 4: Selecting A Controller For Editing
Selecting A Controller For Editing Before you can assign a MIDI CC to one of the X-Session’s controllers, you will need to select it for editing. There are 2 methods for doing this: Press CONTROL SELECT. The LCD will display the CONTROLLER symbol. The symbol will be flashing to indicate the controller settings can be altered. -
Page 5: Changing The Global Midi Channel
Changing The Global MIDI Channel The X-Session’s global MIDI channel affects only the controllers that have the individual MIDI channel assigned to value 00, as described in the previous section. Here is how you change the global MIDI channel: Press GLOBAL CHANNEL (ASSIGN and CHANNEL together). The LCD will display the KEYBOARD and CHAN symbol. The 3-digit display will show the currently selected global channel, proceeded by a ‘c’. -
Page 6: Assigning A Note To A Button
Assigning RPN/NRPN To A Controller Note: For a detailed description of RPN/NRPN data see section RPN/NRPN’s Explained on page 9. Press Control select, and move the desired controller. Press control assign twice and while the display is flashing, enter controller 132 for RPN coarse, 133 for RPN fine, 134 for NRPN coarse or 135 for NRPN fine. -
Page 7: Memory Dump
Memory Dump Pressing the MEMORY DUMP buttons will send out a number of Sys Ex data packets that represent the 10 memories you have set up in your X-Session. This is a useful way of storing or backing up the contents of your memory presets externally. You can record the complete memory dump in to a standard sequencer. -
Page 8: About The Evolution Librarian Software
Program & Bank Changes Explained The original GM MIDI specification catered for only 128 voices, numbered from 0-127. It is possible to access a different voice by sending a program change. In order to expand on the GM set of voices, Bank changes were devised. Each bank contains 128 patches, that can be accessed using a program change. -
Page 9: Librarian Overview
Installing The Evolution Librarian Software Insert the X-Session Installer CD-ROM in to your CD-ROM drive. Click on “Librarian Installer” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process Once the installation has been completed, launch the program. The following is a screenshot of what you should be seeing on your monitor. Setting Up The Librarian Software Before you start using the Librarian, check that the X-Session has been selected as input and output device. -
Page 10: Saving A Setup
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
Trouble-Shooting My Evolution hardware suddenly stopped working after having performed fine since installation. Switch off the unit and leave for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer and try again. If the problem persist you may have to re-install < drivers for the unit. My drivers are listed in the Device Manager and are said to be working OK, but the keyboard is not recognised in any software. -
Page 12: Appendix A - Midi Implementation Chart
Appendices Appendix A - MIDI Implementation Chart Appendices •... -
Page 13: Appendix B - Assignable Midi Cc's On The X-Session
Appendix B - Assignable MIDI CC’s on the X-Session B1 - The Cross Fader and rotary Controllers: * Sysex messages ** MMC Sysex messages *** This value cannot be typed in using the numerical keypad. Type in 144 and then press the ‘+’ button to set this value, or 0 and press the ‘-’... - Page 14 B2-The Buttons: * Sysex messages ** MMC Sysex messages *** This value cannot be typed in using the numerical keypad. Type in 144 and then press the ‘+’ button to set this value, or 0 and press the ‘-’ button. Appendices •...
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Page 15: Appendix C - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart
Appendix C - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion Chart • Appendices... -
Page 16: Appendix D - Useful Midi Data
Appendix D - Useful MIDI data General MIDI Instruments MIDI Note Numbers MIDI Note Numbers Octave Note Numbers Appendices •... -
Page 17: Appendix E - Standard Midi Controller Numbers (Midi Cc's)
Appendix E - Standard MIDI Controller numbers (MIDI CC’s) 18 • Appendices... -
Page 18: Appendix F - Roland Gs And Yamaha Xg Nrpn Support To Roland Jv/Xp
Appendix F - Roland GS and Yamaha XG NRPN Support to Roland JV/XP Appendix G - General MIDI Reverb and Chorus Types Reverb Types Chorus Types Small Room Chorus 1 Medium Room Chorus 2 Large Room Chorus 3 Medium Hall Chorus 4 Large Hall FB Chorus... -
Page 19: Warranty Terms & Registration
Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. - Page 20 050103_XSession_UG_01...