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M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro

M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
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User Guide
English ( 2 – 63 )
Appendix
English ( 64 – 69 )

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M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
Control typeButtons, Rotary, Slider
Number of pads16
MIDI-keyboard number of keys88 keys
Product colorBlack
Octave adjustmentYes
InterfaceUSB
Display typeOLED
Bundled softwarePro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3.0, AIR Music’s Velvet, AIR Music’s Mini Grand, Vacuum Classic, Boom, DB-33 Tonewheel Organ
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth282 mm
Width1422 mm
Height127 mm
Weight18500 g

Summary

Introduction and Setup

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the Hammer 88 Pro package.

Support Information

Provides details on how to get product support and find additional information.

Connection Guide

Details how to connect the Hammer 88 Pro keyboard to your computer via USB.

Initial Setup Procedures

PC Operating System Selection

Guides users on selecting the correct PC operating system for proper DAW shortcut functionality.

DAW Configuration

Details how to set the Hammer 88 Pro to work with a specific Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Virtual Instrument Setup

Explains how to configure the keyboard for use with virtual instrument plugins.

Hardware Synth Connection

Provides instructions for connecting the Hammer 88 Pro to an external hardware synthesizer.

Included Software Installation

DAWs and Virtual Instruments

Details the included DAWs (MPC Beats, Pro Tools, Ableton) and virtual instrument plugins.

Preset Editor Software

Information on downloading and using the Preset Editor for custom mappings.

MPC Beats Software

Overview of MPC Beats, an intuitive DAW and soft synth plugin wrapper.

Hardware Overview

Top Panel Controls

Describes the layout and primary controls found on the Hammer 88 Pro's top panel.

Keybed, Octave, and Wheels

Details the velocity-sensitive keybed, octave adjustment, and pitch/mod wheels.

Faders and Buttons

Explains the functionality of faders, mode buttons, and arpeggiator controls.

Pads and Knobs

Details the velocity-sensitive pads and assignable knobs for MIDI control.

Rear Panel Connections

Illustrates and describes all physical input and output ports on the rear panel.

Core Operation

Basic Concepts

Provides a foundational understanding of key terms and concepts for using the keyboard.

Keyboard Operation (Octaves, Tempo, Note Repeat)

Explains octave/transposition, tempo control, and note repeat/latch functions.

Presets and Operation Modes

Covers preset management and the distinction between DAW and Preset operation modes.

Button and Control Functions

Details the functions of Back, Encoder, and Mode LED controls.

Advanced Features and Customization

Arpeggiator and Latch Control

Instructions for activating and configuring the arpeggiator and its latch functionality.

Smart Chord and Scale Modes

Guides on using the Smart Chord and Smart Scale features for musical input.

Preset Editing and Saving

Describes how to edit, store, and save custom presets for the keyboard.

DAW Editing and Saving

Details the process for editing and saving custom DAW configurations.

Global Settings and Appendix

Global Settings Configuration

Explains how to adjust global parameters like channel, octave, and sensitivity.

Appendix: Velocity Curves

Details keyboard and pad velocity curve settings for response customization.

Appendix: MIDI Ports and Shortcuts

Lists MIDI port mappings and available ASCII shortcut key messages.

System Information and Reset

Covers macOS key modifiers, factory reset procedure, and technical specifications.

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