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M-Audio Keystation 49 User Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an M-Audio Keystation keyboard. The Keystation line offers 49-, 61- and 88-note velocity-sensitive USB
keyboards designed to easily integrate with your PC or Macintosh computer. The Keystation 61es and 88es offer semi-weighted keys that
give you the feel of a piano in a compact, affordable MIDI controller. Ideal for a multitude of music creation and education applications, the
Keystation line offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, plus assignable buttons and a slider for hands-on control. Though the Keystation
line is class compliant and features true plug-and-play operation under Windows XP and Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few
minutes reviewing this manual to learn about proper operation, advanced functionality, and programmability.

Product Features

Ports:
< MIDI out
< USB MIDI in/out
Power:
< USB power
< DC in for external PSU
Keyboard:
< 49, 61, 88-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
< Pitch bend wheel
< Modulation wheel
< Volume/Control slider
< Sustain foot pedal input
< Octave +/- buttons
< Advanced Functions button
What's in the Box?
Your M-Audio Keystation package should contain the following items:
< M-Audio Keystation USB keyboard
< User Manual
< USB cable
If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.
About the Manual
This instruction manual covers the operation of the Keystation 49e, 61es, and 88es USB keyboards. Though this manual does not provide a
detailed explanation of how to set up your keyboard for use with third-party music software, the majority of music software applications will
work seamlessly with the Keystation keyboards. Please consult your software application's manual for additional information.

Connecting Your Keyboard

You can power the keyboard either via a powered USB port or an optional external power supply. The Keystations are low-power devices
and an external power supply should not be necessary. It is recommended that you connect the Keystation to an onboard USB port or to a
powered USB hub.
Power and Connection Via USB
1.
Check that the on/off button on the back of the unit is set to "OFF."
2. Plug the USB cable provided with your Keystation keyboard to a free USB port on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB input on the Keystation keyboard.
The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.
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  • Page 1: Product Features

    English Introduction Congratulations on purchasing an M-Audio Keystation keyboard. The Keystation line offers 49-, 61- and 88-note velocity-sensitive USB keyboards designed to easily integrate with your PC or Macintosh computer. The Keystation 61es and 88es offer semi-weighted keys that give you the feel of a piano in a compact, affordable MIDI controller. Ideal for a multitude of music creation and education applications, the Keystation line offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, plus assignable buttons and a slider for hands-on control.

  • Page 2: Other Operating Systems

    Other Operating Systems If you are using an operating system other than Mac OS X or Windows XP, please refer to our website at www.m-audio.com for the latest Keystation drivers for Macintosh or Windows operating systems. Please note that the Keystation 88es does not support Mac OS 9.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Windows will proceed with the installation of a USB driver and a MIDI driver. Once completed, you are ready to go. Windows may ask you to restart your computer, in which case click “Restart.” Installation in Windows 2000 NOTE: Please make sure to run the driver installer before powering on your Keystation keyboard. Power up your PC.

  • Page 4: The Volume Slider

    You can plug a foot pedal of any polarity, sold separately, into the foot pedal input on your M-Audio keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity when powering up. If you want to reverse the polarity, simply depress the pedal when you switch on your keyboard.

  • Page 5: Octave Shift

    To select an alternate function: < Press the Advanced Functions button, putting the keyboard into Edit Mode. < Press the black key that represents the function you want. Edit Mode will finish as soon as you have selected the function and you will be able to play notes again.

  • Page 6: Program Change

    Program Change Program Changes are used to change the instrument or voice you are using. For the sake of example, we will change the instrument to a bass sound. To do this we need to send a program change of 32, which will select an acoustic bass sound from the General MIDI Instruments list in the Appendix.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Midi Functionality

    If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Modulation Wheel. Note that each time the keyboard is turned off, the data assigned to the Modulation Wheel will be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the Modulation Wheel will be assigned to modulation (effect number 01) by default.

  • Page 8: General Troubleshooting

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  • Page 9: Warranty Info

    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 10: Appendices - Useful Midi Data

    Appendices - Useful MIDI Data Appendix A - MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Received Remarks Basic :Default 1-16 Channel: Changed 1-16 :Default --------- Mode :Messages :Altered ********* Note 0-127 Number: True Voice ********* Velocity: Note ON : Note OFF After : Keys Touch :Ch’s Pitch Bend Control...

  • Page 11: Appendix B - Standard Midi Controller Numbers (Midi Cc's)

    Appendix B - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC’s) MIDI CC Description Data Lsb (Press Twice) Data Msb (Press Twice) 0-119 Standard MIDI CC’s 120-127 Channel Mode Messages Pitch Bend Sensitivity Channel Fine Tune Channel Coarse Tune Channel Pressure RPN Coarse RPN LSB RPN MSB RPN Fine...

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