Summary of Contents for harmonix HMXHW1023
- Page 1 Music Systems, Inc. MIDI User Guide IRELESS EYBOARD HMXHW1023 : 01 EVISION Date: 07/16/10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ....................................3 What is MIDI? .................................... 3 Features ....................................... 3 Getting Started ..................................4 Control Surface Functions in MIDI Mode ........................5 Connection Ports..................................6 Working in a MIDI Studio ..............................6 Connecting the keyboard to a personal computer ....................6 Connecting to a MIDI Sound Module .......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
NTRODUCTION The Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard isn’t just video game controller; it is also a genuine musical instrument that can be used in your MIDI Studio or on a live performance. We created this manual to express the Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard’s capabilities as a MIDI device. -
Page 4: Getting Started
ETTING TARTED The keyboard will need batteries to function in MIDI mode. To get started, please follow the steps below: 1. Place 3 AA batteries in the correct position in the battery compartment located on the bottom side of the keyboard. 2. -
Page 5: Control Surface Functions In Midi Mode
MIDI M ONTROL URFACE UNCTIONS IN Feature Function Touch Strip Modulation Strip or Pitch Wheel Overdrive/Touch Strip Toggle Button Toggles Touch Strip function to Pitch Wheel when held down Expression Change pedal function to expression Channel Volume Change pedal function to channel volume Drum Mapping on/off Enable or disable drum mapping of lower octave of keys Foot Controller... -
Page 6: Connection Ports
ONNECTION ORTS MIDI Out Port: Outputs MIDI data. Pedal Port: Allows the use of use an optional pedal for extra functionality such as: expression, channel volume, and foot controller. MIDI S ORKING IN A TUDIO Common MIDI Studio setups include a MIDI Controller (Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard), personal computer, MIDI sequencing software and/or a standalone MIDI sound module. -
Page 7: Connecting To A Midi Sound Module
MIDI S This diagram is a place holder ONNECTING TO A OUND ODULE To connect to a MIDI sound module, Connect one end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI Out port on the keyboard, and the other end of the cable to the MIDI In port on a sound module. -
Page 8: External Pedal Functionality
XTERNAL EDAL UNCTIONALITY The pedal jack supports an optional analog Expression Pedal and/or digital Stomp Switch. The analog expression pedal has three available functions – Expression, Channel Volume, and Foot Controller. To change pedal function, press the appropriate button on the directional pad. Pedal Controls Pedal Type MIDI Assignment... -
Page 9: Change Program
HANGE ROGRAM The default Program value of 1 is adjustable from 1 to 128 using the Program increment and decrement buttons. Pressing both the Program increment and decrement buttons simultaneously will reset the current Program value to the default of 0. Program changes are transmitted on channel 1 only. -
Page 10: Default Settings
EFAULT ETTINGS Transmit on MIDI Channel 1 Octave Value 3 Program Value 1 Drum Mapping Disabled Touch Strip function Modulation Analog Pedal Function Expression... -
Page 11: Led Indicators
LED I NDICATORS The four Player LEDs are used to indicate various internal states and to acknowledge actions that the user has performed. The LED behaviors are as follows: Note: LEDs revert back to their static indicator state, upon completion of any sequence User Action Resulting LED State... - Page 12 Presses button to enable/ disable Drum Display Count: Continuous K it m apping Enable: Disable: Presses either Octave or Program Display Count: 1x increm ent button 100mS 100mS 100mS 200mS Presses either Octave or Program Display Count: 1x decrem ent button 100mS 100mS 100mS...
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Page 13: Faq
1. Can I use the USB dongle that I use to play Rock Band to connect to PC with MIDI functionality? No, to use the MIDI functionality of the keyboard, you must connect to another device using the MIDI Out port on the keyboard. 2.