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Evolution Technologies 249 User Manual

Evolution Technologies 249
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Evolution USB Keyboards
249/361
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
225C/249C/361C
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with additional
programmable rotary controllers
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Evolution Technologies 249 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEvolution Technologies
Model249
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Evolution USB Keyboard Series Introduction

Power Supply and Initial Setup

Power Supply Methods

Details on powering the keyboard via soundcard, AC adapter, or USB connection.

Connecting MIDI Peripherals

Instructions for connecting to other MIDI devices and understanding MIDI THRU mode.

Demo Mode and Number Entry

Demo Mode Operation

Playing a short demonstration by pressing octave up and down keys simultaneously.

Entering Numerical Values

Methods for inputting numbers using increment/decrement or numeric keypad keys.

MIDI Data Transmission

Sending MIDI Program Changes

How to select and send MIDI Program Change numbers from 0 to 127.

Storing Program and Bank Data

Assigning and storing MIDI Program Changes and Bank LSB/MSB to numeric keys.

Setting MIDI Transmit Channel

Configuring the MIDI channel for outgoing messages and assigning channels to rotary controls.

Control Assignments and Functions

Slider Control Assignment

Re-assigning the slider to control various MIDI functions, with model-specific notes.

Pitch Bend Wheel Function

Using the pitch bend wheel to alter the pitch of sounds for expressive performance.

Wheel Control Assignment

Assigning the wheel to control various MIDI functions, with model-specific notes.

Pitch and Octave Manipulation

Pitch Transposition Control

Shifting the keyboard's pitch in semitones using the TRANSPOSE function.

Octave Shifting

Adjusting the octave range of the keyboard up or down.

Sending Bank MSB/LSB Messages

Transmitting Bank Select messages (MSB and LSB) to select different banks.

Advanced Keyboard Features

Velocity Curve Selection

Choosing different velocity curves to adjust key sensitivity and output velocity.

USB MIDI Data Routing

Configuring MIDI Out from USB to send keyboard or USB-received MIDI data.

General MIDI Reset Procedure

Performing a GM RESET to return the keyboard to its default General MIDI state.

Assignable Controllers and Snapshot

Assignable Rotary Controllers (Specific Models)

Configuring knobs, slider, and wheel to transmit custom MIDI control messages.

Snapshot Feature

Capturing and sending all assignable controller settings to a sequencer.

Product Specifications by Model

Evolution 249/361 Specifications

Details on keyboard, controls, dimensions, and weight for Evolution 249 and 361.

Evolution 225C Specifications

Details on keyboard, controls, dimensions, and weight for Evolution 225C.

Evolution 249C Specifications

Details on keyboard, controls, dimensions, and weight for Evolution 249C.

Evolution 361C Specifications

Details on keyboard, controls, dimensions, and weight for Evolution 361C.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Standard MIDI Controller Numbers

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