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  • Page 1 ™ Keystation Mini 32 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid Technology, Inc. Avid, the Avid logo, M-Audio and Keystation Mini 32 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. Apple and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Keystation Mini 32 with a USB Hub ....... . .
  • Page 4 Appendix H. MIDI Messages In-Depth ............. . 34 Program &...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    About this User Guide This User Guide covers the operation of the Keystation Mini 32 USB keyboard. Though this manual does not provide a detailed explanation of how to set up your keyboard for use with all third-party music software, we do have some examples for you to follow and apply to your music program.

  • Page 6: Product Registration

    User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system. Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system. Cross References point to related sections in this guide. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Connecting Your Keyboard

    Using Keystation Mini 32 with a USB Hub If you intend to use your Keystation Mini 32 with a USB Hub, make sure the USB Hub uses an external power supply. Using a passive USB Hub which does not use a power supply may not provide enough power if other devices are connected to the hub.

  • Page 8: Mac Os X Installation

    To install your Keystation Mini 32: Connect the controller keyboard to USB port on your Apple Computer. As soon as the Sustain, Edit, and Oct/Data buttons illuminate on your Keystation Mini 32, it is ready for use with your computer.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3. Getting Started

    In Windows XP SP3, Keystation Mini 32 will appear in your MIDI software under the name “USB Audio Device”. Win- dows Vista, 7 and Mac OS X will recognize the device as Keystation Mini 32.
  • Page 10 Just like the pitch bend buttons, the modulation button is fully MIDI assignable, as described in Chapter 4, “Edit Mode”. The default Continuous Controller number (MIDI CC) for Modulation is 1. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 3: Getting Started...
  • Page 11 Refer to “Sustain Mode” on page 21 for more information about Toggle and Gate mode. Edit Button The Edit button is used to access the advanced Keystation Mini 32 functions located on the keybed. Pressing the Edit button switches your keyboard into “Edit Mode.” The Edit button turns blue, and you can use the keys to select various advanced functions and enter data.

  • Page 12: Chapter 4. Edit Mode

    Octave/Data Buttons By default the Octave/Data “+” and “-” buttons are used for shifting the Keystation Mini 32 keybed up or down one octave at a time. Whenever you power up the keyboard, the octave setting will be at the default value of “0,”...

  • Page 13: Reassigning The Octave/Data Buttons

    This is achieved using the Transpose func- tion. When assigned to this parameter, the keyboard can be transposed a maximum of two octave in either di- rection. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...
  • Page 14 0 and 127 – or – • Entering the program number using the numerical keys (0 - 9) in conjunction with the “PROGRAM” key on your Keystation Mini 32. Both methods are explained below: To send Incremental or Decremental Program Change messages: Press the Edit button to engage Edit Mode.
  • Page 15 – or – • Entering the bank number using the numerical keys (0 - 9) on your Keystation Mini 32. For more information about Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages, refer to Appendix H, “MIDI Messages In-Depth”...
  • Page 16 If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, press the CANCEL key (C, first white key on the left). This exits Edit Mode without changing the Bank LSB value. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...
  • Page 17 MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI Channels. However, certain MIDI devices and software require transmission of MIDI data on a specific channel number. If this is the case, you can change the MIDI channel number as described below. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...
  • Page 18 64, changes the “Oct/Data” “+” button to Red. To return the turning to the default setting (concert pitch): Press the “Oct/Data” “-” and “+” buttons simultaneously. Both buttons will return to their default value of Red at half-brightness. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 19: Modulation Button

    If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C, first white key on the left) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Modulation button. The Modulation button assignment is retained when the keyboard is turned off. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 20: Modulation Ramp Rate

    Press E (10th white key from the right) to enter “1.” Press F (9th white key from the right) to enter “2.” Press D (4th white key from the right) to enter “7.” Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 21: Pitch Bend Buttons

    Press the “ENTER” key (G, last white key on the right), the Edit light will dim to half brightness indicating that programming is complete. Press the Pitch Bend “>” button to increase the value of the effect. The Pitch Bend buttons assignment are retained when the keyboard is turned off. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 22: Pitch Bend Rate

    Press E (10th white key from the right) to enter “1.” Press F (9th white key from the right) to enter “2.” Press D (4th white key from the right) to enter “7.” Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 23: Volume Knob

    Press the “ENTER” key (G, last white key on the right), the Edit light will dim to half brightness indicating that program-ming is complete. Move the Volume knob clockwise to increase the parameter value. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 24: Velocity

    Velocity When you play your Keystation Mini 32, the sound you hear will be affected by how hard you press the key. Pressing the key very lightly will result in the sound from your software being heard very softly, while pressing the key very hard will result in it being heard very loudly.

  • Page 25: Sustain Mode

    Press the Edit button. The Edit button light will illuminate to full brightness. Press the “SUSTAIN MODE” key (A, 6th white key from the left). The Edit mode button will dim to half brightness indicating that programming is complete. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...
  • Page 26 Press the “SUSTAIN MODE” key (A, 6th white key from the left). The Edit mode button will dim to half brightness indicating that programming is complete. Now holding the Sustain button down and playing a note will cause it the sustain until the button is pressed again. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 4: Edit Mode...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting MIDI Functionality Keystation Mini 32 has been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible. However, you may experience some difficulties. In many cases, the keyboard is not at fault, as the problem lies with the receiving device or software.
  • Page 28 To send a Full Reset message: Make sure your computer is running. Switch on the Keystation Mini 32 by plugging in the USB Cable from your computer while simultaneously holding down the Oct/Data “+” and “-” buttons. This will reset all Data=_____ and controller assignments to the following values:...

  • Page 29: General Troubleshooting

    I have plugged the Keystation into my computer but the lights on the keyboard will not work. Not all USB ports are powerful enough for a device such as a Keystation Mini 32. Try plugging it into another USB Port to see if that remedies the problem. You can also connect a Powered USB Hub to your computer and then plug your Keystation Mini 32 into the hub.
  • Page 30 WASAPI compatible device. If you are still experiencing a latency issue, you can find further troubleshooting information on our web site at: www.m-audio.com/support Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 31: Appendix A. Edit Mode Functions

    Data = Channel Default Data = Bank MSB Sustain Mode Data = Bank LSB Velocity Data = Program Mod Rate PB Rate Data = Transpose Panic Data = Octacve CANCEL Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix A: Edit Mode Functions...

  • Page 32: Appendix B. General Midi Instruments

    Appendix B: General MIDI instruments Keystation Mini 32 does not contain internal sounds. The following table is for reference when controlling General MIDI com- patible software instruments or devices. Please Note: Some MIDI devices count preset sounds from 1 – 128 instead of 0-127. As a result, there may be an offset of +/-1 between the program change number sent from the keyboard and the recalled sound preset in your software.

  • Page 33: Appendix C. Advanced Functions

    Bn 65 00 Bn 64 00 Bn 06 vv Channel Fine Tune Bn 65 00 Bn 64 00 Bn 06 vv Channel Coarse Tune Bn 65 00 Bn 64 00 Bn 06 vv Channel Pressure Dn vv Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix C: Advanced Functions...

  • Page 34: Appendix D. Standard Midi Cc Numbers

    32 Bank Select LSB 67 Soft Pedal 102 Controller 102 33 Modulation LSB 68 Legato Pedal 103 Controller 103 34 Breath Control LSB 69 Hold 2 104 Controller 104 Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix D: Standard MIDI CC Numbers...

  • Page 35: Appendix E. Midi Message Definitions

    Sustain On Bn 40 7F Program Change Cn vv Bank MSB Bn 00 vv Bank LSB Bn 20 vv Reset All Controllers Bn 79 00 All Notes Off Bn 7B 00 Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix E: MIDI Message Definitions...

  • Page 36: Appendix F. Data Entry For Values 0 - 127

    Volume Knob, Modulation and Pitch Bend Buttons assign: Value Entered Value Accepted Value Entered Value Accepted x127 x127 x128 x128 x131 x131 x132 x132 x264 x264 Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix F: Data Entry for Values 0 - 127...

  • Page 37: Appendix G. Additional Rpn Messages

    MIDI CC Number” shows 132 assignable controller messages. This is because messages 128 – 131 are a different type of MIDI mes- sage, defined in the MIDI Specification as RPN messages. M-Audio has created four messages that are sent like MIDI CCs, but ac- tually transmit a series of RPN messages.

  • Page 38: Appendix H. Midi Messages In-Depth

    Roland’s GS specifica- tion or Yamaha’s XG specification require you to specify a bank change in order to ac- cess the extra voices that these devices pro- vide. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix H: MIDI Messages In-Depth...

  • Page 39: Nrpn/Rpns

    A list of NRPN’s is usually given in the user’s manual of any device that receives NRPN messages. It is always necessary that the NRPN MSB and LSB be sent together. Both will be specified in the device’s manual. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix H: MIDI Messages In-Depth...

  • Page 40: Appendix I. Midi Implementation Chart

    Common Song Sel Tune Request System Clock Real Time Commands All Sounds Off Messages Reset All Controllers Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sensing System Reset Notes 0 is recognized Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix I: MIDI Implementation Chart...

  • Page 41: Appendix J. Compliance Information

    Perchlorate Notice This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires the following disclosure statement: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo- rate.” Recycling Notice Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix J: Compliance Information...

  • Page 42: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    CE Compliance (EMC and Safety) Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive: 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix J: Compliance Information...

  • Page 43: Safety Compliance

    The main power switch is located on the front panel of the HD OMNI. It should remain accessible after installation. 18) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C. Keystation Mini 32 User Guide Appendix J: Compliance Information...

  • Page 44: Appendix K. Warranty Terms

    Appendix K: Warranty Terms Avid 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 45 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 5795 Martin Road Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Irwindale, CA 91706-6211 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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