What's In The Box; About This Guide; Prokeys Sono 61 Features - M-Audio SONO 61 Quick Start Manual

ProKeys Sono 61
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61. ProKeys Sono 61 is a semi-weighted 61-key digital piano, a
USB-compatible MIDI controller, and a computer audio interface. Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone
instrument, or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono to record audio utilizing the included recording software. ProKeys
Sono instantly transforms your computer into an incredibly versatile music studio. We recommend you spend a few minutes reviewing
this Quick Start Guide to ensure proper setup.

ProKeys Sono 61 Features

Keyboard:
▶ 61 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys
▶ 5 premium quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano,
Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet)
▶ Complete General MIDI (GM) sound set with
128 built-in sounds for full playback of MIDI files
▶ On-board reverb and chorus effects
Pitch Bend wheel
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▶ Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable
▶ Voice Volume knob; MIDI re-assignable
Built-in Audio Interface:
▶ 16-Bit, 44.1 kHz, 2-input, 2-output audio interface
XLR microphone, 1/4" instrument, and stereo RCA
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input connectors
Two rear-panel 1/4" audio outputs
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▶ Two front-panel 1/4" headphone outputs

What's in the Box?

▶ M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61 keyboard
Printed Quick Start Guide
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▶ M-Audio ProKeys Sono Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM

About this Guide

This Quick Start Guide covers:
Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 61
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Basic Operation of ProKeys Sono 61
1. Use the provided USB cable to connect ProKeys Sono 61 to an available USB
port on your computer. The USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also
transmits MIDI and audio data to and from your computer.
2. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the "on"
position. ProKeys Sono is now ready to be used – no additional installation
steps are required for basic operation. * *
3. Connect the two 1/4" outputs on the rear panel of ProKeys Sono to powered
monitors, an amplifier, or a mixer. You may also listen through headphones
by connecting one or two sets of headphones to the 1/4" stereo headphone
outputs on ProKeys Sono 61.
4. Be sure the Voice Vol knob is at a reasonable listening level.
5. Play the keyboard.
➜    N OTE: Above instructions demonstrate how to trigger the voices built into ProKeys Sono 61. ProKeys Sono can
also be used to trigger sounds generated by software synthesizers running on a connected computer or trigger
sounds on external MIDI devices connected to the ProKeys MIDI Out port. See the User Guide on the included
ProKeys Sono CD-ROM for additional information.
▶ Octave up/down buttons; MIDI re-assignable
▶ Sustain foot pedal input; MIDI re-assignable
MIDI output port
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▶ 40-note maximum polyphony*
Edit mode for advanced functions and programming
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▶ Bus-powered through USB or DC power for standalone
functionality (DC power adaptor sold separately)
Class-compliant operation: no driver installation required—
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simply connect the keyboard and power on
* Stereo premium voices operate at a maximum polyphony of 20 notes.
▶ Dedicated Instrument and Microphone gain control knobs
with signal and peak LEDs
▶ Direct Monitor knob for near-zero latency hardware
monitoring
▶ Master Volume slider
▶ Bundle Software Disc
USB cable
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Driver Installation for ProKeys Sono 61
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Quick Start Guide ▶ 1
Third Party Software Configuration
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ProKeys Sono can be used without a computer.
This is referred to as standalone operation.
An optional 9V, 500mA
center-positive power
supply (sold separately), or
a USB-type power supply
(also sold separately) is
required for standalone
operation.
optional USB-type
external power supply