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- Page 1 Intelligent MIDI Master Keyboard Users’ manual ————————————————— Model: VX5/6/7/8 (Firmware 2.0) Read “Precautions” on page 4 before use Please read this manual carefully before use. Please keep this manual for reference.
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing CME VX Intelligent MIDI Master Keyboard Controller Please keep all the important information here Attach your invoice or receipt here For reference Purchase date Serial (on the back of the keyboard) Dealer’s name and addr. Dealer’s tel.
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Page 3: Special Message Section
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: handle maximum current needed by this product. Please consult a local electrician CME strives to produce products that are both when possible. user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the... - Page 4 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by CME may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
- Page 5 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the follows: 1. Read and understand all the instructions. 2.
- Page 6 VX8 is equipped with professional Graded Hammer Action velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. 9 motorized faders. 12 pads. 17 knobs. Ribbon control. 32-bit high-speed CPU. MIDI and digital Audio function. Scale and temperament function. U-CTRL mode by CME, to use with your music software for total control. USB plug&play.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Content 1 Notes For VX Firmware 2.0 Update................8 2 Important Hints For VX ....................8 3 General Introduction Of VX..................9 The VX Theme “Hardware Fusion”................9 The Touch Response Of VX..................10 The VX Control Parts .....................10 The USB Audio Interface In VX..................11 4 Introduction To VX Parts .....................11 The Two Modes Of VX....................11 Front Panel ........................12... - Page 8 11.6 Velocity Curve List......................63 11.7 Aftertouch Curve List .....................64 11.8 MIDI Route ........................65 12 Troubleshooting ......................69 13 Specifications......................70 14 MIDI Implementation Chart ..................71...
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Page 9: Notes For Vx Firmware 2.0 Update
1 Notes For VX Firmware 2.0 Update The major changes of the VX firmware 2.0 compared with the produced units are: GENERAL F1-F8 knobs can be used to store 8 different preset parameters. This makes live shows easier and slicker. User can rename the F1- F8 functions, making it easier to recall them Adds User Bank automatic memory function. -
Page 10: General Introduction Of Vx
There are two basic modes for VX: The MASTER mode and the U-CTRL mode. It is in the MASTER mode in the case that the U-CTRL button LED is off, or in the U-CTRL mode when the U-CTRL button is on. In the U-CTRL mode, most of the control parts (such as fader, knobs, buttons) will be used for the U-CTRL functions, which is different than in the MASTER mode. -
Page 11: The Touch Response Of Vx
Hardware Fusion keyboard. 3.2 The Touch Response Of VX The popular CME-UF series MIDI keyboards feature fantastic keyboard touch, and are favorite instruments among many top-notch keyboardists. The VX uses the same highly-advanced keyboard. This VX-80 has Graded hammer action weighted keyboard touch, and has a really great, comfortable piano feel to it. -
Page 12: The Usb Audio Interface In Vx
3.4 The USB Audio Interface In VX But wait, there’s more! The VX also has a built-in USB Audio Soundcard, featuring 2 mic/line inputs, 2 line outputs , 2 earphone outputs, and even a USB hub. You can plug in a mouse, a flashdisk, and so on. Of course, your software can use this built-in soundcard. -
Page 13: Front Panel
The U-CTRL button is used to switch between the two modes. When the U-CTRL button is off, the VX is in the MASTER mode. Light the button on by pressing it once, the VX is in the U-CTRL mode and the LCD shows “U-CTRL MC”. Press the U-CTRL button again, the LCD shows “U-CTRL ProTools”;... - Page 14 The OCTAVE button: It is used to change the pitch by octaves. The TRANSPOSE button: It is used to change the pitch by semi-notes. Keyboard, pitch wheel, Important: modulation wheel, ribbon control, octave buttons, transpose buttons will not change function in the U-CTRL mode.
- Page 15 mode those 8 buttons remain the same function as in the MASTER mode. The DISPLAY: You will see all the VX information here. The digit buttons (NUMBER 0-9): They are used to input values. The SHIFT button: It is used with other control parts for more functions.
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Page 16: Vx Parts Function Comparison In The Two Modes
The motorized faders: They can move according to the incoming MIDI data, and the functions can be user-defined. Important: In the U-CTRL mode, the 9 faders will have other functions than they do in the MASTER mode. In this mode, they are used to control the volume settings (or other settings) of the current track BANK. -
Page 17: Parts Sections In The U-Ctrl Mode
4.4 Parts Sections In The U-CTRL Mode 4.5 Rear Panel MIDI IN port MIDI OUT ports Breath control (BC) jack: 1/8" TRS 1, compatible with YAMAHA BC3. Pedal jacks: 1/4" TRS 2, each one can be used for volume or sustain pedal. Input gain for Mic/Line in. -
Page 18: Installation Guide
Only the AC adaptor that goes with the VX should be used. If you cannot find the VX AC adaptor or the adaptor does not work, please contact local CME dealers. The VX AC adaptor varies from country to country. If you take your VX from one country to another, please make sure your AC adaptor compliant with the local power supply. -
Page 20: Turning On And Port Settings
During the first installation, you may need to turn off the product then turn it on again for the OS to recognize the product. 6.3 USB MIDI Port Function VX USB MIDI OUT USB Audio Device / CME VX USB Audio Device [2] / CME VX 1 Port name(Win/Mac) Sending keyboard related... -
Page 21: Turning On With Initializing
MIDI software, the output messages will be routed to VX MIDI OUT 4. If the port “USB Audio Device [3] / CME VX 2” is selected as the MIDI out port in the MIDI software, the output messages will be routed to the expansion board. -
Page 22: Basic Operation
7 Basic Operation <PAGE PAGE> buttons For the editable contents on the LCD, you can use the <PAGE PAGE> buttons to move the cursor to the place you want and edit the content. When you see the arrow “← →” in the bottom right on the LCD, press and hold SHIFT then press <PAGE PAGE>... -
Page 23: The Master Mode
8 The MASTER Mode 8.1 General Description 8.1.1 User Bank Of VX Below you will see the functions available in the MASTER mode. All the related settings and information can be stored in the USER BANK of your VX. MIDI keyboard with good touch response 8 Favorite Folders in F1-F8 buttons MIDI Controllers by pads, motorized faders and encoders Function similar to MIDI Motion Sampler by the AUTOMATION button... -
Page 24: Voice Navigation Using The Favorite Folders
Parts related to MIDI controllers, including: pads 1-12, encoder knobs 1-9, motorized faders 1-9, SEQ transportation buttons. Those parts will use their own port/channel settings. Recorded fader movements when the AUTOMATION button is on. MIDI files ready for play when the STYLE SEQ button is on. Keyboard split settings when the ZONE button is on. -
Page 25: Common Control Change
According to a specific sound module, the ways for voice selecting and controller settings varies, so you have to get familiar with your sound module before you can use it freely. Also please keep in mind all the favorite folder related parts settings will be automatically saved when the product is powered off. -
Page 26: Pads, Faders, Encoders And Seq Transportation In The Master Mode
8.1.5 Pads, Faders, Encoders and SEQ Transportation In the MASTER Mode In the MASTER mode the drum pads can be used to send note messages or control change messages. By default, pads are used to play drum voices, and the drum note messages will be sent to channel 10 of your sound module. -
Page 27: Tips For The F1-F8 Favorite Folders
By default, the cursor is on the PC item, and you can change it by using the data dial and confirming by ENTER. To change other settings, please move the cursor using <PAGE and PAGE> buttons then edit the item and confirm by ENTER. -
Page 28: Auto-Display When The F1-F8 Button Is On
When the MASTER, PERFORMANCE, or UTILITY button is on, auto-display will be disabled. When the ZONE, AUTOMATION, or STYLE SEQ buttons is on, please refer to the related chapter for the auto-display information. 8.3.2 Auto-display When the F1-F8 Button Is On 8.3.2.1 Auto-display For Knobs/Faders Knobs/faders will send specific MIDI messages to the designate MIDI port/channel. - Page 29 8.3.2.2 Auto-display For Drum Pads The velocity-sensitive pads will send specific MIDI messages to the designate MIDI port/channel. Auto-display for pads is shown as below: Pad means pad#01-12. Note indicates the note# and name, the note# range is 000-127. In the favorite folder mode, you cannot change port/channel or change the pad function from note to controller, however, you can to it in the Assigning mode.
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Page 30: Menu Buttons In The Master Mode
Auto-display for the Octave/Transpose buttons is shown as below: When the Octave/Transpose value is changed, the corresponded LED is ON. Press the Octave/Transpose button to increase/decrease the value. Octave range is -04 00 +04. Press the two octave buttons at the same time for default value 0 and the LED is off. -
Page 31: The Assign Button
Use Data dial or inc/dec button to change the bank# and confirm by Enter. Press Shift Enter to save the Bank: Here you can select a Bank# and rename the bank, then press Enter to save, or press EXIT to cancel the operation. Hint: When F1-F8 is on, there is a shortcut to switch VX User Bank: Press and hold the SHIFT button, then press PAGE left/right buttons for the Bank you want. -
Page 32: Assigning Aftertouch
Expression Pedal 2-1 2-2 √ Aftertouch 3-1 3-2 √ Ribbon Control 4-1 4-2 √ Breath Control 5-1 5-2 √ √ √ Sequencer 6-1 6- √ √ Potentiometer Knob 7-1 7-3 √ √ √ 8-1 8-4 √ √ √ √ Encoder Knob 9-1 9-3 √... - Page 33 Set the CC #. ← → Set the value range. 8.4.2.4 Assigning Ribbon Control Ribbon Control: ← → Set the CC #. ← → Set the value range. 8.4.2.5 Assigning Breath Control Breath Control: ← → Set the CC #. ←...
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Page 34: Assigning Pads
Set the value range: The first value is the data sent when button pressed; the second value is the data sent when button released. Off means sending no data. ← → Set the MIDI port and channel. If the type on page 6-1 is set to “Note”: ←... - Page 35 Select one from the 12 pads. Type can be note or control. If type is “Note”, the next page will be: ← → Set the note #. ← → Set the velocity range. Off means sending no data. Sw(Switching) determines whether use the switching mode to send notes. When sw is off, pressing pad for Note on and releasing pad for Note off.
- Page 36 8.4.2.9 Assigning Encoder Knobs Encoder knobs: ← → Select one from the 9 encoder knobs. Set the CC #. ← → Set the value range. ← → Set the MIDI port and channel. If there is no channel data in the MIDI message, you cannot set the channel #. 8.4.2.10 Assigning Faders (Sliders) Fader (Slider): ←...
- Page 37 Pedal A PEDAL A Sustain CC-064 Pedal B PEDAL B Expression CC-011 Breath control Breath CC-002 CH/MSB/LSB/Program Favorite folder button 01/000/000/001 Change CH/MSB/LSB/Program Favorite folder button 01/000/000/006 Change CH/MSB/LSB/Program Favorite folder button 01/000/000/019 Change CH/MSB/LSB/Program Favorite folder button 01/000/000/023 Change CH/MSB/LSB/Program Favorite folder button 01/000/000/026...
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Page 38: The Zone Button
CC-73 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 1 Controller CC-75 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 2 Controller CC-72 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 3 Controller CC-74 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 4 Controller CC-71 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 5 Controller CC-76 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 6 Controller CC-77 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 7 Controller CC-78 Knob(Encoder) KNOB 8 Controller Fader SLIDER 1 Controller... - Page 39 stops. When the ZONE function is on, the port/channels settings of F1-F8 will be substituted by the ZONE settings. ZONE on/off settings: → It is the on/off settings of ZONE 1 4. Setting the port, channel and keyboard range of ZONE 1 4: ←...
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Page 40: The Automation Button
8.4.4 The AUTOMATION Button Notes for the AUTOMATION function: You can use this function to record and play back the fader 1-9 movement, so you can make the faders move automatically, just like you have a “MIDI Motion Sampler”. Press the button again to quit to the F1-F8 display, and the fader movement will stop. In the AUTOMATION display, you can also press the F1-F8 button or other MENU buttons to quit. -
Page 41: The Style Seq Button
Press the Play button to start playing the fader movements. Use the encoder#9 to adjust the playing tempo. Playing goes repeatedly until the Stop button is pressed. Hints for AUTOMATION: Hint1: First assign fader1 to control the Wah effect, then record the movement of fader1. After that you can play the keyboard along with the fader movement. - Page 42 Song: Song name and number. You can change it during playing. Tempo: Song tempo. 4/4: Time signature. You cannot change it in VX. The MIDI file played in the STYLE SEQ function will only be sent to VX MIDI OUT1, USB MIDI OUT1 and the expansion board. 8.4.5.2 Song Parts (Channel) Select And Pad Settings Below is the display page 2 for song parts (channel) and pad settings: ←...
- Page 43 File format: standard MIDI file format 0. File size: Within 64KB per song. PAD STYLE ID: In the beginning position 000 add Marker ”cme style” The settings section at the song start: this settings section begins at position 000 with the Marker ”SetStart”, then fill in all the parts heading data, after that it ends with the Marker ”SetEnd”.
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Page 44: Style Seq Data List
With the VX Brain program, you can transfer song data from computer to the instrument via USB. To get the newest VX Brain program, please visit http://www.cme-pro.com 8.4.5.6 STYLE SEQ Data List Part name... -
Page 45: The Performance Button
PAD 11 Song phrase11 PAD 12 Song phrase12 Knob(Encoder) PART 1 Part1 volume Channel-1,CC-7 Knob(Encoder) PART 2 Part2 volume Channel-2,CC-7 Knob(Encoder) PART 3 Part3 volume Channel-3,CC-7 Knob(Encoder) PART 4 Part4 volume Channel-4,CC-7 Knob(Encoder) PART 5 Part5 volume Channel-5,CC-7 Knob(Encoder) PART 6 Part6 volume Channel-6,CC-7 Knob(Encoder) - Page 46 In the Performance mode, you can set some unique scales and temperaments. Press the PERFORMACE button for its display, and press it again to quit to the F1-F8 display. In the PERFORMANCE display, you can also press the F1-F8 button or other MENU buttons to quit.
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Page 47: The Utility Button
8.4.7 The UTILITY Button Notes for the UTILITY function: You can use the UTILITY function to adjust the global settings of the instrument. Press the UTILITY button for the UTILITY display, press it again to quit to the F1-F8 display. In the UTILITY display, you can also press the F1-F8 button or other MENU buttons to quit. -
Page 48: Breath Control
8.4.7.3 Breath Control Page 3 is for Breath Control Adjust ← → When the breath controller is connected, use this function to adjust (calibrate) it. By turning the gain and fine tune knobs in the breath controller, set the BC basic value to 000, and set the data range to 000-127. -
Page 49: The Expansion Button
System Reset 8.4.8 The EXPANSION Button About the EXPANSION display: Press the EXPANSION button for its display. Expansion You will see related information when an expansion board is connected to the instrument. For more VX expansion board information, please visit www.cme-pro.com... -
Page 50: Ctrl
9 U-CTRL Notes for the U-CTRL mode: You can control popular computer software in the U-CTRL mode. In this mode, Pads and knobs will send out preset control data along with the SHIFT button. Press the U-CTRL button repeatedly to switch between the below remote control modes: Mackie Control: for the CUBASE software or similar HUI: for the PRO TOOLS software or similar... - Page 51 SLIDER 6 VOLUME 6 VOLUME 6 SLIDER 7 VOLUME 7 VOLUME 7 SLIDER 8 VOLUME 8 VOLUME 8 SLIDER 9 MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ENCODER 1 PAN 1 PAN 1 ENCODER 2 PAN 2 PAN 2 ENCODER 3 PAN 3 PAN 3 ENCODER 4 PAN 4...
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Page 52: Update
PLAY PLAY PLAY To get the information about how to set common music software in the U-CTRL mode, please visit www.cme-pro.com and download the <U-CTRL_manual>. 10 Update About the UPDATE function: With the VX Brain program, you can update the program and data of the instrument via USB connection. -
Page 53: Appendix
11 Appendix 11.1 Assignable Controller List Controller name Abbr Remark Bank MSB Bank Select Modulate Modulation wheel Breath Breath control Undefined Undefined Foot Foot controller PtmtTime Portamento time Data MSB Data Entry Volume Channel Volume Balance Balance Undefined Undefined Express Expression Controller 012-015 Undefined... - Page 54 MASTER Balance(System Exclusive) Mast Bal Not for pads or buttons MASTER Tuning(System Exclusive) Mast Tun Not for pads or buttons CME ON(System Exclusive) CME ON Only for pads, knobs and pedals GM ON(System Exclusive) GM ON Only for pads, knobs and pedals...
- Page 55 Stop Stop Not for pads, buttons or pedals System Reset S Reset Not for pads, buttons or pedals Stop Stop Not for pads, buttons or pedals PLAY PLAY Not for pads, buttons or pedals DEFERRED PLAY DF PLAY Not for pads, buttons or pedals FORWARD FORWARD Not for pads, buttons or pedals...
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Page 56: Gm Voice List
11.2 GM Voice List Voice# Name Voice# Name Voice# Name Voice# Name GrandPno Aco.Bass SprnoSax Rain BritePno FngrBass Alto Sax SoundTrk El.Grand PickBass TenorSax Crystal HnkyTonk Fretless Bari.Sax Atmosphr E.Piano1 SlapBas1 Oboe Bright E.Piano2 SlapBas2 Eng.Horn Goblins Harpsi. SynBass1 Bassoon Echoes Clavi SynBass2... -
Page 57: Scale List
11.3 Scale List Scale Pitch name Note number: Pentatonic Major Scale Blues Major Scale Minor Scale Melodic Minor Scale Harmonic Minor Scale Pentatonic Minor Scale Blues Minor Scale Augmented Scale Be-Bop Scale Whole-Half Scale Half-Whole Scale Whole Tone Scale Augmented fifth Scale Algerian Scale Arabian Scale Balinese Scale... -
Page 62: Note List
11.4 Note List Note # Name Note # Name Note # Name Note # Name C#-2 D#-2 F#-2 G#-2 A#-2 C#-1 D#-1 F#-1 G#-1 A#-1... -
Page 63: Temperament List
11.5 Temperament List Type ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ▲ ARABIC ▲ ARABIC ▲ ARABIC ▲ Note: =Normal pitch, ▲=Changed pitch... -
Page 64: Velocity Curve List
11.6 Velocity Curve List Normal Soft 1 Soft 2 Hard 1 Hard 2 Expand Compress Fixup 1 Fixup 2 Fixup 3... -
Page 65: Aftertouch Curve List
11.7 Aftertouch Curve List Normal Soft 1 Soft 2 Hard 1 Hard 2 Expand Compress Fixup 1 Fixup 2 Fixup 3... -
Page 66: Midi Route
11.8 MIDI Route (and the Master/Assign/Automation/Performance/Utility/Expansion In the F1-F8 mode mode) Sending data: Any messages sent by keyboard/controller parts and messages from the MIDI IN ports will be routed to USB IN A in the computer sequencing software. Any messages sent to MIDI OUT port 1 will also be duplicated to the expansion board and under the local control. - Page 67 In the U-CTRL mode: Sending data: Any messages sent by keyboard/controller parts and messages from the MIDI IN ports will be routed to USB IN A in the computer sequencing software. Any messages to MIDI OUT port 1 will also be duplicated to the expansion board and under the local control.
- Page 68 In ZONE mode: Sending data: Any messages sent by keyboard/controller parts and messages from the MIDI IN ports will be routed to USB IN A in the computer sequencing software. Any messages sent to MIDI OUT port 1 will also be duplicated to the expansion board and under the local control.
- Page 69 In the tyle SEQ mode: Sending data: Any messages sent by keyboard/controller parts and messages from the MIDI IN ports will be routed to USB IN A in the computer sequencing software. Any messages sent to MIDI OUT port 1 will also be duplicated to the expansion board and under the local control.
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Page 70: Troubleshooting
12 Troubleshooting Trouble with possible reasons and solution After turning on the power switch, the instrument is not powered on Make sure you have connected the instrument to its AC adaptor with the proper AC supply. Make sure the power connector is firmly connected to the power outlet. No sound when playing the instrument Check the volume settings of the tone generator and speaker system Check the MIDI connection and the audio cable... -
Page 71: Specifications
13 Specifications Keyboard: VX5: 49 keys(C1 - C5), velocity sensitive and aftertouch. VX6: 61 keys(C1 - C6), velocity sensitive and aftertouch. VX7: 76 keys(A-1 - C6), velocity sensitive and aftertouch. VX8: 88 keys(C-1 - C7), Graded Hammer Action Keyboard, velocity sensitive and aftertouch. -
Page 72: Midi Implementation Chart
Active Sense Messages : No CME is continually improving its products, and every attempt is made to ensure the information in the user’s manual is current and accurate. CME cannot be responsible for possible discrepancies between the manual and the real product. - Page 73 2008-10 Central Music Co. Tel: +86-10-8580 1115 Fax: +86-10-8580 1114 Web: www.cme-pro.com E-mail for support: support@cme-pro.com...
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