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Owner' s Manual
© 2005 E-MU Systems
All Rights Reserved
PN: 02EM770006000
Revision: A
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- Page 1 All Rights Reserved PN: 02EM770006000 Revision: A E-MU World Headquarters Europe, Africa, E-MU Japan E-MU Systems Middle East Creative Labs Creative Media K K 1500 Green Hills Road Ballycoolin Business Park Kanda Eight Bldg., 3F Scotts Valley, CA Blanchardstown 4-6-7 Soto-Kanda...
- Page 2 XBoard mini.book Page 4 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Important! The complete X Board manual is available in .pdf format on the included CD-ROM. Important Le manual français de l’ X Board est disponible au format .pdf, sur la CD-ROM inclus.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
XBoard mini.book Page 5 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Table of Contents Introduction ..............7 Requirements .......................8 On a PC: ........................8 On a Mac: ......................... 8 Package Contents ....................8 Optional ........................8 Hardware Installation ..................8 Connecting the X Board to your Computer ............9 USB Connection ...................... - Page 4 XBoard mini.book Page 6 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Changing the MIDI Channel ................22 Transposing the Keyboard .................22 Editing Patches ....................23 Scrolling Text Display ....................23 16 Channel Control Mode .................24 Note Latch Mode ....................25 Snap Shot ......................26 Bypass Mode ......................26 Edit Parameters ....................27 Semitone Transpose ....................27 Velocity Curve Select ....................27...
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Page 5: Introduction
XBoard mini.book Page 7 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU X Board 25 or X Board 49 USB/ MIDI controller. The X Board professional USB/MIDI controllers offer unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in portable 25 key or 49 key packages. -
Page 6: Requirements
XBoard mini.book Page 8 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction Requirements The included X Board Control software provides an intuitive desktop interface that makes it easy to create custom templates for all your favorite hardware and software instruments. On a PC: You must be running Windows 2000 or XP, and your computer must support USB to communicate with the X Board. -
Page 7: Connecting The X Board To Your Computer
XBoard mini.book Page 9 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction Connecting the X Board to your Computer USB Connection USB provides a two-way data link between the X Board and your computer and also supplies power to the X Board. Always connect to the USB port on the computer itself—the USB port on your computer keyboard will not... -
Page 8: Midi Interface
XBoard mini.book Page 10 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction MIDI Interface MIDI Sound Module CO 1 A V 1 27 P t r n : Me l l o t r on MIDI Cable The X Board can function as a MIDI interface when connected to your computer via USB. -
Page 9: Windows Xp
XBoard mini.book Page 11 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction 3. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. You will have the option to install: • E-MU X Board - USB Drivers and X Board Control Application •... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
XBoard mini.book Page 12 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button). 4. Select the E-MU X Board entry and then click the Change/Remove button. 5. - Page 11 XBoard mini.book Page 13 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction To confirm the problem, do the following: 1. Temporarily disconnect any USB audio devices you may have connected (USB audio/USB MIDI interfaces, etc.). 2. Connect the Xboard to a USB port and switch the power to the on position. 3.
- Page 12 XBoard mini.book Page 14 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction 3. In the next panel, click on (Advanced) and then Next. 4. In the next panel. click on Don't Search, and then Next. 5. In the next panel, select the E-MU USB-MIDI Device, then Next. E-MU Systems...
- Page 13 XBoard mini.book Page 15 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Introduction 6. After a few moments, you will see the Microsoft Digital Signature warning. Click Continue Anyway. 7. At this point, you should now be using the correct driver. It may be necessary to reboot your computer at this point.
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Page 14: Main Panel Controls
XBoard mini.book Page 16 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Main Panel Controls MAIN PANEL CONTROLS 11 13 DATA ENTRY / MASTER VOLUME Store Panic 1. Data Slider / Master Volume This control is used to enter data values when editing. When not being used for editing, the Data Slider functions as a master volume control transmitting a “Universal Real Time System Exclusive”... - Page 15 XBoard mini.book Page 17 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Main Panel Controls 6. Octave Down This button transposes the keyboard down one octave each time it is pressed. The octave transpose value (-1, -2, -3, -4) momentarily appears in the display and the LED on the button remains lit.
- Page 16 XBoard mini.book Page 18 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Main Panel Controls When Bypass is On, you can pre-set the knobs anywhere you like without sending MIDI controller messages. When you turn Bypass Off again, nothing is transmitted, but the knobs are now in the desired position for your perfor- mance.
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Page 17: Back Panel Description
XBoard mini.book Page 19 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Back Panel Description BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. Footswitch / Footpedal Input This jack accepts either a footswitch or continuously variable footpedal. The default setting is for a footswitch. To use a footpedal, see page 30. Footswitch - Accepts either a normally-open or normally closed, momentary footswitch. -
Page 18: Powering The X Board
XBoard mini.book Page 20 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Back Panel Description POWERING THE X BOARD The X Board can be powered using any of the following power sources: • USB from the host computer • 6 VDC Adapter (optional - contact E-MU Systems) •... -
Page 19: Basic Operations
XBoard mini.book Page 21 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations BASIC OPERATIONS Entering Data There are two ways to enter data from the X Board front panel. • Data Slider - Move the slider to select the data value. •... -
Page 20: Storing Patches
XBoard mini.book Page 22 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations Storing Patches To Store a Patch: 1. Press the Store button. The Enter LED begins flashing. 2. Select the desired patch number using the data slider. 3. The Enter button will be flashing. Press Enter to store the patch. Press Home to cancel the operation. -
Page 21: Editing Patches
XBoard mini.book Page 23 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations Editing Patches The editable program functions are accessed using the labelled keyboard keys. To Edit a Patch: 1. Press the Edit button. The Edit LED illuminates. 2. Select the desired Function to be edited by pressing one of the marked key- board keys. -
Page 22: 16 Channel Control Mode
XBoard mini.book Page 24 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations You’ll notice that the scrolling messages mix upper and lower case characters. This is a necessary compromise to display alphabetical characters on a numeric display. 16 Channel Control Mode 16 Channel Control mode is a special performance mode in which all 16 knobs send one CC number on MIDI channels 1 through 16. -
Page 23: Note Latch Mode
XBoard mini.book Page 25 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations Note Latch Mode This is a performance mode in which a selected range of keys can be set to Latch. A latched key remains on when pressed once. Pressing the key again turns the note off. -
Page 24: Snap Shot
XBoard mini.book Page 26 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations 4. Press Enter to confirm the operation. Press Home to cancel the operation. 5. High Key -> Press the Edit button, illuminating the LED. 6. Press the keyboard key marked Latch High Note. 7. -
Page 25: Edit Parameters
XBoard mini.book Page 27 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations Edit Parameters These parameters are accessed via the Edit button. See “Editing Patches” on page 23 for detailed instructions about how to access the Edit mode. Semitone Transpose The keyboard can be transposed up or down in one-semitone steps. -
Page 26: Latch High/Low Note
XBoard mini.book Page 28 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations Latch High/Low Note These keys allow you to set the keyboard range for Latch mode. Please see page 25, for detailed information about Latch mode. Save CC Value in Patch When this parameter is set to On, the position of the 16 knobs, Mod Wheel and Footswitch/Footpedal settings will be stored with the Patch. -
Page 27: Send Prog Change
XBoard mini.book Page 29 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations Send Prog Change This function sends MIDI program changes to your external gear on the currently selected MIDI channel. To Send an External Program Change 1. Press the Edit button. 2. -
Page 28: X1 Functions
XBoard mini.book Page 30 Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:09 AM Basic Operations X1 Functions This key accesses two miscellaneous functions. These are global functions which affect all patches. For example, if Pedal is set to Sus, it will remain so for all patches. •...