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M-Audio Keystation Manual

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FCC Class B and European CE Compliance .......................... 2
Overview .................................................................................... 3
Features ....................................................................................... 4
What is MIDI .............................................................................. 4
Connecting the Keystation ....................................................... 6
Connecting Keystation to a Computer ............................. 6
Connecting Keystation to a Tone Module ........................ 6
Keystation Default Settings ...................................................... 7
Keystation Controls ................................................................... 7
Example ................................................................................ 9
Keystation Rear Panel ............................................................. 10
Basic Trouble-Shooting ........................................................... 10
Keystation MIDI Implementation ...........................................11
90 Day Limited Warranty ....................................................... 12
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Features ..................4 What is MIDI ................4 Connecting the Keystation ............6 Connecting Keystation to a Computer ......6 Connecting Keystation to a Tone Module ......6 Keystation Default Settings ............7 Keystation Controls ..............7 Example ................9 Keystation Rear Panel .............

  • Page 2: Fcc Class B And European Ce Compliance

    FCC Class B and European CE Compliance The Keystation complies with Class B, Part 15 of the FCC rules. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim- its for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim- its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Overview

    MIDI keyboard controller that will easily connect to any standard com- puter MIDI interface or MIDI sound module. The Keystation has no built-in sound making capabilities. This is why it is called a controller keyboard. It is normally used with a standard MIDI sound module or a computer equipped with a MIDI interface and/or some kind of sound card.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features Keystation has the following features: • MIDI master controller keyboard with 49 undersized keys. • On/Off Power switch • Full control of velocity, bank switching, and channel select. • GM (General MIDI) Reset button. • Change Program by paging up/down or direct access.
  • Page 5 sizers can only receive on a few channels and play only a few voices at a time. And, some of the very earliest synths can only receive on one chan- nel. If you are using an older synthesizer you will have to look at the manual to determine just what it can do.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Keystation

    Using a standard 5-pin MIDI cable connect one end to the MIDI Out jack of the Keystation and the other end to the MIDI In Jack of your comput- er’s MIDI interface (See figure 1). If your set-up includes a separate tone module, like the Midiman G-Man, be sure that you also have a second MIDI cable connected from your computer’s MIDI Out to the tone mod-...

  • Page 7: Keystation Default Settings

    Keystation Default Settings When you first turn the Keystation on make sure that the 9 volt DC power adapter is plugged into the back of the Keystation and the AC end plugged in to a power outlet. Next, slide the power switch on the back of the Keystation to On.
  • Page 8 Enter. For example, if you want to set the velocity to 64 first press the Velocity button, then "6," then "4" and then "Enter." Keystation defaults to a MIDI velocity of 100 when first turned on.

  • Page 9: Example

    Example Here is a simple example you might perform on the Keystation: if you would like to send on MIDI channel 9, sound bank 3, program number 10 with a velocity value of 119 and play notes shifted down by 2 octaves you would need to do the following: The following sets the MIDI transmit channel to 9.

  • Page 10: Keystation Rear Panel

    POWER ON/OFF MIDI OUT If you look at the back of your Keystation keyboard you will see the fol- lowing: Sustain Jack: This switch allows you to connect an optional standard foot switch to your Keystation. when the foot switch is depressed notes played on the Keystation will be sustained, i.e.

  • Page 11: Keystation Midi Implementation

    Keystation match the receive channel on the module? 7. If you are using Keystation with a computer, is your MIDI inter- face working properly. Check your MIDI interface manufacturer manual and make sure any diagnostic tests have been run and are passing.

  • Page 12: 90 Day Limited Warranty

    In the event that repair is required, a Return Authorization number must be obtained from MIDIMAN. After this number is obtained, the unit should be shipped back to MIDIMAN in a protective package with a description of the problem and the Return Authorization clearly written on the package.

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