Evolution MK-149 User Manual

Evolution MK-149
www.evolution.co.uk
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KEYBOARD FOR COMPUTER MUSIC
MIDI KEYBOARD MANUAL
1. POWER SUPPLY
1-1 DC Power - Batteries (not included)
This unit is powered by 6 “C” (R-14) size batteries. Weak batteries will
result in poor performance. Insert batteries as follows:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover and take out the batteries.
2. Insert new batteries making sure that the polarity is correct.
3. It is advisable to replace all 6 batteries at the same time and never
mix batteries. Use alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
1-2 AC Power
You can also use an AC adapter with the following specification: 9-12V DC output, 250-300mA, centre positive.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
2. Preparation
2-1 Connect the unit with other MIDI equipment you may have:
MIDI Sound Module
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Computer
MIDI Ke
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board
2-2 Turn on the POWER switch.
2-3 Turn all other equipment on.
3. Setting the MIDI TRANSMIT Channel
There are 16 MIDI transmit channels available. Once you have set the unit’s MIDI channel, the unit sends all MIDI messages
on this MIDI channel. Be sure to match the channel with the RECEIVE channel of any connected equipment.
3-1 Press the CHANNEL switch. The LED shows the present TRANSMIT channel
3-2 Press one (or two) of the numeric keys to change the channel. The LED changes to the pressed number.
3-3 You can also use +/- switches to increase or decrease the value.

Evolution MK-149 Specifications

General

Brand	Evolution
Model	MK-149
Category	Keyboard
Language	English

Summary

POWER SUPPLY

DC Power - Batteries

Details on powering the unit using 6 "C" size batteries, including installation and best practices.

AC Power

Instructions for powering the unit via an AC adapter, specifying voltage and current requirements.

Preparation

Connecting MIDI Equipment

Guidance on connecting the MIDI keyboard to other MIDI devices like sound modules or computers.

Powering On

Steps to turn on the MIDI keyboard and any connected MIDI equipment in the correct sequence.

Volume Control

PITCH BEND WHEEL

Bending Sound Up

Instructions to move the WHEEL away from the unit to increase pitch.

Bending Sound Down

Instructions to move the WHEEL towards the unit to decrease pitch.

WHEEL ASSIGN

Assigning MIDI Controllers

Procedure to assign various MIDI functions (0-132) to the control WHEEL for custom performance.

TRANSPOSE

Shifting Pitch

Allows shifting the unit's pitch in semitones, up or down, for expressive playing.

OCTAVE CHANGE

Shifting Octaves

Enables shifting the keyboard's pitch up by two octaves or down by one octave.

Sending a PROGRAM CHANGE number

Changing Program Number

How to send MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE messages (0-127) using program and numeric keys.

Sending BANK MSB and LSB message

Changing Bank Values

Instructions to send MIDI BANK MSB and LSB messages (0-127) for sound selection.

PROGRAM & BANK CHANGE MEMORY

Storing MIDI Settings

Procedure to store PROGRAM CHANGE, BANK LSB, and MSB to numeric keys for recall.

Selecting a VELOCITY CURVE

Choosing Velocity Curves

Guide to select one of 10 VELOCITY CURVES to alter key-hit response.

RESET-ALL CONTROLLERS

GENERAL MIDI MODE RESET

SPECIFICATIONS