Samson Graphite 49 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 U SB M ID I CO N T RO LLER OWNER’S MANUAL...
Page 2 Copyright 2012 - Samson Technologies Samson Technologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com Native Instruments, NI and Komplete Elements are trademarks or registered trademarks of Native Instruments GmbH.
Page 3 Important Safety Information ATTENTION RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous volt- age”...
Page 4 CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the construction of this device which are not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 5 Important Safety Information Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac- turer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Graphite 49 Features ........
Page 7: Introduction
6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Graphite 49 was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.
Page 8: Graphite 49 Features
Graphite 49 Features The Samson Graphite 49 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of its main features: • 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch • Nine programmable faders, eight encoders and 16 buttons for hands-on control over your DAW and virtual instruments •...
Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Functions
Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Front Panel Controls and Functions Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 49. It displays the current setup information, performance data, adjustable parameters and controller information. PAGE ◀ / ▶ Buttons - Press the PAGE buttons to navigate through the adjustable param- eters and functions in all modes.
Page 10 Front Panel Controls and Functions Assignable Encoders - The eight endless encoders send continuous control data via the USB or MIDI OUT jacks. The encoders are preset from the factory to send MIDI pan message on channels 1–8. The encoders can be assigned to control different parameters in Setup Mode. Function Buttons - The 16 function buttons can be used to send MIDI note or control information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons.
Page 11: Rear Panel Controls And Functions
Rear Panel Controls and Functions POWER Switch - Use this switch to turn the keyboard on or off. DC IN - The Graphite 49 can be powered using a 9V 300mA adaptor, connected to the DC IN jack. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB connection on a computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard, as well as to send and receive MIDI data.
Page 12: Quick Start
To use the Graphite 49 with an external MIDI device (such as a sound module), connect a 5-pin MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT on the rear of the Graphite 49, and to the MIDI IN of the external device. For more information on connecting to an external MIDI device, please see...
Page 13: Display Features
Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Display Features The Graphite 49 features a backlit LCD screen that displays performance information, settings for the controllers, and status information. Current preset number Data Operation Parameter Tags Status Indicators Pad Bank A/B Pads, Function and Transport Button Indicators Preset: The current preset number.
Page 14 Display Features Status Indicators Local: This sign will appear when the Local function is engaged. Mute: This sign will appear when the Mute function is engaged. Drawbar: This sign will appear when the polarity of the slider is inverted and engaged. Reset: This sign will appear when the Preset Reset function is executed.
Page 15: Graphite 49 Modes
Setup Mode - In this mode, you can access and assign all of the features of the Graphite 49. This allows you to customize the settings to match your needs. In addition to the buttons on the top panel, the first 17 keys on the keyboard are also available to access functions and enter numerical data.
Page 16: Preset Mode
Remote Control Presets Presets 2–10 are designed for specific software titles, with the controls set to access the most common functions directly from the Graphite 49. The communication between the computer and the keyboard is bidirectional, and information from the software will appear on the Graphite’s display.
Page 17: Setup Mode
Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Setup mode enables you to make adjustments to how the Graphite 49 will operate. Pressing the SETUP button will enter Setup Mode, the keyboard will stop transmitting MIDI data, and the first 17 keys will function as numerical pads.
Page 18 Setup Mode Editing the Aftertouch Control Press the Aftertouch key to assign control code for the keyboard aftertouch feature. “A.Touch” will appear on the display with the value of the current control in the data area. The value is also shown under the Val tag on the second row of the display.
Page 19 Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Selecting Velocity Curve for the Trigger Pads Press the P.Curve key to select a velocity curve for the trigger pads. “P.Curve” will appear in the Op- eration area of the display with its current velocity curve number in the data area. The Operation area will then change to show the current velocity curve.
Page 20: Zones
Zones The keyboard can be divided into four zones, sometimes referred to as layers or splits. Each zone has its own active key range, program number, MSB, LSB, Channel, Port, Octave, and Transpose settings. The zones can be separated or overlapped. This allows you to layer or split the keyboard between sounds to expand your performance.
Page 21 Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Zones Available parameters in Zone Mode: Parameter Description Range Zn: Prog Program number for playing on the specific section of the 0–127 keyboard Zn: MSB Most Significant Bit of the program bank for playing on the 0–127...
Page 22: Performance Mode Parameters
Performance Mode Parameters Octave Buttons The Octave buttons allow you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend the range of the keyboard. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons to shift the octave up or down a maximum of four octaves.
Page 23 Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Performance Mode Parameters Trigger Pads The keyboard features four assignable velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch. The factory setting for the trigger pads is to function as drum pads. When you strike the pad, a cor- responding icon will appear and its note MIDI message will be transmitted on channel 10.
Page 24: Performance Controls
Messages for the operations of the encoders and sliders will be transmitted immediately. You can set the Graphite 49 so that it transmits all encoder and slider movements simultaneously. When you press the MUTE button, “Mute” will blink in the Status Indicator area on the right side of the display.
Page 25 Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Performance Controls of the button is a note type, press the button to send note on message and release the button to send a note off message. The button number and value will be shown in the Operation and Data area of the display, and the port, channel, button type, button mode and note number or control code information will be shown under relevant tags.
Page 26: Midi Out
MIDI OUT In addition to USB, the Graphite 49 features a MIDI OUT jack. The USB communication protocol supports four virtual USB In ports and four virtual USB Out ports. MIDI messages from the key- board set to Port 1–Port 4 are transmitted via the USB Out. Messages sent to Port 1 and Port 2 are also transmitted through the MIDI Out terminal if the Local switch is set to On.
Page 27: Operational Flow Chart
Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Operational Flow Chart CONTROLLER SETUP - DATE DATE + PAD BANK CHANGE PAD BANK Setup and save to current Preset PAGE PAGE - DATE DATE + SETUP PRESET S1-S9: Port, Channel, Type, Control code...
Page 28: Midi Continuous Controller (Cc) List
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List Description Type Channel Volume Controller Bank Select Controller Balance Controller Modulation wheel Controller Undefined Controller Breath control Controller Controller Undefined Controller Expression Controller Foot controller Controller Effect control 1 Controller Portamento time Controller Effect control 2 Controller Data Entry Controller...
Page 29 Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List Sound Cont. Controller Undefined Controller General Purpose #5 Controller All Sound Off Controller General Purpose #6 Controller Reset All Controllers Controller General Purpose #7 Controller Local control on/off Controller...
Page 30 MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List PLAY PAUSE DEFERRED PLAY EJECT FORWARD CHASE REWIND COMMAND ERROR RESET RECORD STROBE MMC RESET RECORD EXIT Pitch Bend Pitch Bend RECORD PAUSE...
Page 31: Factory Default Settings
Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Factory Default Settings Controller Type Message Type Mode Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 1 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 2 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 3 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 4 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 5...
Page 32 Factory Default Settings Aftertouch Aftertouch Channel Aftertouch Pedal Pedal CC: 64 Sustain P1-BANK A NOTE: 36, Ch 10 P2-BANK A NOTE: 37, Ch 10 P3-BANK A NOTE: 38, Ch 10 P4-BANK A NOTE: 39, Ch 10 P1-BANK B NOTE: 40, Ch 10 P2-BANK B NOTE: 41, Ch 10 P3-BANK B...
Page 33: Midi Note Numbers
Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Note Numbers International Organization Standardization system of MIDI note numbers. Middle C is MIDI note number 60 (C4). Note Numbers Octave...
Page 34: Specifications
Specifications Keyboard 49-note, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive, with aftertouch Display Large backlit LCD Controls Sliders Encoders Function Buttons Trigger Pads Transport Controls 5 (Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record) Wheels Pitch Bend, Modulation Key Range Octave +/–, Transpose +/– Operation Controls MAIN, SETUP, PRESET, ZONE, MUTE, BANK A/B, BANK ◀...
Page 36 Samson Technologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...