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General| Number of Keys | 73 |
|---|---|
| Type | Workstation |
| Sound Engine | EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) |
| Polyphony | 120 voices |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter |
| Keyboard | Velocity-sensitive |
| Programs | 512 |
| Combinations | 384 |
| Effects | Multi-effects, Reverb, Chorus |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Display | LCD |
| Controllers | Joystick |
| Outputs | L/Mono, R, headphones |
| USB | Yes |
Covers location, power, interference, handling, care, and foreign matter warnings.
Warnings against vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, and dust.
Advises on preventing data loss due to incorrect operation or malfunction.
Compliance information for digital devices in the USA.
Lists available manuals and their purpose.
Explains manual structure, symbols, and display conventions.
Step-by-step guide to connecting power and audio.
How to select and audition programs using various methods.
How to select and audition combinations.
Using control surface for real-time sound editing.
Using the arpeggiator and drum track features.
Instructions for loading and playing demo songs.
Highlights key capabilities: EDS Synthesis, Filters, Amp, AMS, Effects.
Details on sequencer, arpeggiator, drum track, and auto song setup.
Describes the TouchView display, chord trigger switches, and control surface.
Detailed description of volume, switches, joystick, and control surface.
Details power, audio, pedal, MIDI, SD, and USB connectors.
How to select operational modes and navigate through pages and tabs.
Explanation of joystick, SW1/SW2, and control surface knob usage.
Instructions for safely powering the M50 on and off.
Guides for connecting audio, pedals, MIDI, and computer via USB.
Methods for selecting programs via select, bank, category, and controllers.
Simple editing techniques using sliders, knobs, EQ, and Tone Adjust.
In-depth editing of oscillators, filters, LFOs, EGs, and amp sections.
Instructions for saving modified program settings.
Methods for selecting and listening to combinations.
Modifying timbre programs, mix, pan, and simple knob edits.
Editing strategy, layers, splits, velocity switches, and MIDI settings.
Instructions for saving modified combination settings.
Introduction to the sequencer, its structure, and song recording.
Methods for recording MIDI data, including real-time and step recording.
Steps for creating and managing cue lists for song playback.
Instructions for saving songs and template songs.
Introduction to insert, master, and total effects and their routing.
Configuring routing and settings for insert, master, and total effects.
Applying and managing effects within combinations and sequences.
Advanced effect modulation techniques.
General usage, controller settings, and tempo adjustment.
Selecting patterns and adjusting note length, dynamics, and octave.
Syncing arpeggiator to keyboard timing, MIDI clock, and other functions.
Using drum tracks in Program and Combination modes.
Choosing drum track patterns and associated programs.
Sync, latch, zone settings, and pattern creation.
Overview of Global mode, tuning, transpose, and velocity settings.
Protecting memory, MIDI settings, controller assignments, and category names.
Using M50 to control external MIDI devices via control surface.
How to use drum kits in Programs and their features.
Types of data savable, writing to internal memory, and saving to media.
Instructions for saving programs, combinations, and global settings.
Renaming files and the process of saving to SD cards.
Types of data loadable from media and general loading process.
Restoring the M50 to its factory default state.
Loading song files and updating the M50's system software.
Steps for formatting SD cards and setting the save date/time.
Procedure for loading preloaded data and restoring factory defaults.
Common problems with power, display, operation, and modes.
Troubleshooting no sound, MIDI response, and computer connection problems.
Common problems with songs, programs, combos, and sequencer recording.
Troubleshooting arpeggiator, drum track, Tone Adjust, and effects.
Lists optional accessories like expression pedals and foot switches.
Specifies system requirements for M50 drivers and editors.
Details transmitted and recognized MIDI messages for the M50.
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