ICON i-keyboard User Manual

ICON i-keyboard User Manual

25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys

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25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys
USB MIDI controller keyboard
iKeyboard 3
iKeyboard 4
iKeyboard 5
iKeyboard 6

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  • Page 1 25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys USB MIDI controller keyboard iKeyboard 3 iKeyboard 4 iKeyboard 5 iKeyboard 6...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introductions ........................1 What’s in the package ....................... 1 Features ..........................2 Front panel layout ......................3 Rear panel layout ......................5 Getting started ........................6 Connecting your iKeyboard controller ................6 iMap software for Mac OS X ................... 6 Installing iMap software for Windows ................
  • Page 4: Introductions

    And so we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features Powerful controller is equipped and easy setup with Mackie Control and HUI protocol. ● Backlit LED touch fader reacts in real-time with DAW. Synchronize automatically with different ● channel value when switching between channels. Dual function encoder knob (Enter & rotate) ●...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Layout Note: Functions operate slightly differenently between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic. 1. 25/37/49/61-note key switches 25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-action key switches 2.
  • Page 7: Ikeyboard

     Transport control buttons section PLAY button - Activate the play function of the DAW. STOP button - Activate the stop function of the DAW. REC button - Activate the record function of the DAW. REWIND button - Activate the rewind function of the DAW. FAST FORWARD button - Activate the fast forward function of the DAW.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Layout

    A standard expression pedal can be connected via this 1/4” input. 2. Sustain Pedal Input This 1/4” jack can be used to connect a momentary footswitch, like a piano's sustain pedal. (ICON SPD-01) 3. Midi Out Port Use the MIDI Out terminal to connect an external synthesizer or sound module.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Mac OS X 1. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iKeyboard” Series iMap” icon. Diagram 1 Tips: By “drag and drop” the “iKeyboard” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.
  • Page 10: Installing Imap Tm Software For Windows

    Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom Diagram 2 After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 2 ;...
  • Page 11 Then click “Next”. Diagram 5 Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap , otherwise click “Next”. Diagram 6 iMap...
  • Page 12: Assigning Midi Functions With Imap Tm

    Assigning MIDI functions with iMap You can use iMap to easily assign the MIDI functions of your iKeyboard. Note: If your iKeyboard is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect iKeyboard to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable. Diagram 9 iMap iKeyboard software panel...
  • Page 13 2. Control surface elements assignment These elements include all the buttons, the knob and the touch pad. These elements are assigned by the lower four drop down menus and the “Toggle/Momentary” button. Note: iKeyboard has built-in Mackie Control protocols & HUI for different DAW such as Cubase , Samplitude , Abelton Live...
  • Page 14 3.4 “MIDI Devices” button Click this button, a MIDI device select window will appear as shown in diagram 13. Please select “ICON iKeyboard” for the MIDI Out Devices. Diagram 13 3.5 “Firmware Upgrade” button Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for iKeyboard. Please refer to P.12...
  • Page 15: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade Step 1 Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull- down menu. Note: If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull-down menu, select “USB Audio”...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: USB connector (standard type) Sustain & Expression 2x1/4” TS connectors MIDI I/O 5-pin Din connector Power supply: 12V/100mA DC Current consumption: 100mA or less Weight: iKeyboard 3 2.135 kg (lb) iKeyboard 4 2.99 kg (lb) iKeyboard 5 3.837 kg (lb) iKeyboard 6 4.675 kg (lb) Dimensions:...
  • Page 17: Velocity Curve

    Velocity curve 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 82 91 100 109 118 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 82 91 100 109 118 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 82 91 100 109 118 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 82 91 100 109 118...
  • Page 18: Service

    3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
  • Page 19 info@icon-global.com...

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