EVOLUTION MK361 MIDI KEYBOARD MANUAL
1. POWER SUPPLY
There are three methods of powering the MK361.
Only use one method at one time
Soundcard as power source
or
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Using the supplied self powered connector cable connect the 5 pin male plug to the Evolution MK-249 MIDI
keyboard and the 15 pin male plug to the MIDI port on your PC soundcard.
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IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE THIS CABLE TO POWER ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT
AC Power
or
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You can also use an AC adapter (not included) with the following specification: 9-12V DC output, 250-
300mA, centre positive.
USB
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Connect to the USB port on your computer. The keyboard is powered from USB.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
2. Preparation
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2-1 Connect the unit with other MIDI equipment you may have:
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Turn on the POWER switch.
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Turn all other equipment on.
3. Demo
Pressing octave up and down together plays a short demonstration. Please note that the sounds are set for a GM
sound system and the demo will sound differently on other sound synthesizers.
Press the octave up and down keys once more to end demo.
4. Sending a PROGRAM CHANGE number
Using the PROGRAM switch and the numeric keys, you can send any MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE from 0-127.
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Press the PROGRAM switch. The LED starts to flash showing the current PROGRAM number (instrument
sound).
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Press the numeric keys to alter the PROGRAM CHANGE number. You can also use the “+” or “-” keys to
change the value.
Note: * if you don’t do anything for 5 seconds the LED stops flashing and shows the current PROGRAM CHANGE
number.
* if the number you press is larger than 127, it will return to the previous PROGRAM CHANGE number.