Evolution Technologies MK-125 User Manual

EVOLUTION MK-125 MIDI KEYBOARD MANUAL
1. POWER SUPPLY
1-1 DC Power - Batteries (not included)
This unit is powered by 6 "AA" (R-6) size batteries. Weak batteries will result
in poor performance. When the power is getting weaker, replace the worn out
batteries as follows:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover and take out the batteries.
2. Insert new batteries and make sure that the polarity is correct.
WARNING: Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries
1-2 AC Power
You can also use an AC power adapter (not included) with the following
specification : 9-12V DC output, 250mA, centre positive.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit
is not in use.
2. Preparation
2-1 Connecting the unit to a multi-media computer
Rear Panel
MIDI IN
2-2 Turn on the POWER switch.
2-3 Turn all other equipment on.
3. Setting the MIDI TRANSMIT Channel
There are 16 MIDI transmit channels available. The value is 1 to 16. Once
you have set the unit's MIDI Channel, the unit sends all MIDI messages on
this MIDI Channel. Be sure to match the channel with the RECEIVE channel
of connected equipment.
3-1 Press CHANNEL switch, the LED shows the present TRANSMIT channel.
3-2 Press one (or two) of the numeric keys to change the channel. LED changes
to the pressed number.
PRESETS 0-5
Speakers
Computer
3-3 You can also use the +/- switches to increase or decrease the value.
Note: * If there is no key action after step 3-1 for about 5 seconds, LED will
return to show the present PROGRAM CHANGE number.
* The default CHANNEL IS 1 when power is turned on.
4. PITCH BEND WHEEL
Moving the PITCH BEND WHEEL transmits MIDI PITCH BEND messages to
any connected equipment. This allows you to bend the pitch of the sound up
(or down) to add expression to your performance.
4-1 To bend up the pitch : Move the WHEEL upwards.
4-2 To bend down the pitch : Move the WHEEL downwards.
5. WHEEL ASSIGN
Use WHEEL to transmit MIDI CONTROL CHANGES. You can select and
assign 119 types of MIDI functions (1-31, 33-95, 102-121, 128-132)
Number
1-127
128
129
130
131
132
5-1 Press WHEEL ASSIGN switch, LED starts to flash showing the number of the
current MIDI function.
5-2 Press numeric keys 0-9 to select a MIDI function. Also you can use +/-
switches to increase or decrease the value of number.
Note: * If there is no key action for 5 seconds, the LED will return to show
the current PROGRAM CHANGE number.
* If the number you press is not in the range of defined numbers, the
previous number of function will be retained.
* When you assign 120 or 121 as the MIDI controller for the WHEEL,
you should move the MODULATION WHEEL to the mid-value then
return it to the minimum value to send a relative MIDI message.
6. TRANSPOSER
This function allows you to shift the pitch of the unit in semitone. You can
transpose the pitch by 24 half steps (12 up/12 down).
6-1 Press X'POSER switch, LED shows the current TRANSPOSER value.
6-2 Press "+" or "-" switch to change the TRANSPOSER value. Each time you
press + or - the keyboard is transposed an additional half step.
* Pressing + and - switches simultaneously to reset the pitch to default level.
Note: Turning the power on always resets the shifted pitch to preset value.
7 OCTAVE CHANGE
This function allows you to shift the entire pitch one octave higher or lower.
7-1 Press "UP" or "DOWN" switch, the entire pitch will be shifted one octave
higher or lower. LED shows current OCTAVE value.
* Press "UP" and "DOWN" switches simultaneously to reset the pitch to
default level.
Note: If a "+" or "-" switch is not pressed for 5 seconds the LED will return
to show the number of PROGRAM CHANGE.
8. Sending a PROGRAM CHANGE number
Using PROGRAM switch and the numerical keys, you can send any MIDI
PROGRAM CHANGE 0-127.
8-1 Press PROGRAM switch, LED starts to flash showing the current PROGRAM
CHANGE number.
8-2 Press the numeric keys to set the PROGRAM CHANGE number to be sent.
If you enter 3 digits program number, the number will be sent immediately.
If you enter 1 or 2 digit(s) program number, the number will be sent after the
Functions
Standard MIDI controllers
Pitch Bend Sensitivity
Fine Tune
Coarse Tune
Channel Pressure
Velocity