M-Audio KEY RIG User Manual

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Key Rig User Guide
English
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio Key Rig software. This multi-function device includes four high-quality instruments:
• The SP-1 Stage Piano module provides realistic reproduction of various acoustic and electric pianos, and allows two pianos to be layered
together.
•
The MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer is a subtractive synth that uses traditional analog-type oscillators, as well as wavetable and FM
synthesis.
• The MB-3 Electromagnetic Organ is a faithful reproduction of classic tone-wheel organs, including a Leslie rotary speaker simulator.
• The GM-4 is a General MIDI sound module featuring all 128 GM sounds and a percussion kit.

M-Audio KEY RIG Specifications

General

Type	Virtual Instrument
RAM	512 MB
Platform	Windows, Mac
Format	VST, RTAS
Instruments	Piano, Organ, Synth
System Requirements	Windows XP, Windows Vista
CPU	1.5 GHz

Summary

System Requirements

Installation Procedure

Windows Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing Key Rig on Windows.

Macintosh Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing Key Rig on Macintosh.

Certification Process

Online Certification

Instructions for certifying the software using an internet connection.

Offline Certification

Instructions for certifying the software without an internet connection.

Key Rig Usage Modes

Plug-in Mode Usage

Explains how to use Key Rig as a plug-in within host applications.

Stand-Alone Mode Usage

Details on using Key Rig as a standalone application.

Global Key Rig Controls

Global Settings Overview

Overview of global settings affecting all instruments.

Master FX Section Details

Explanation of the master effects generator and its parameters.

MIDI CC Control Customization

How to map and use MIDI continuous controllers for parameters.

Instrument Control Area

SP-1 Stage Piano

SP-1 Preset Selection and Layering

SP-1 Split Point and Mix

SP-1 Stage Piano Presets and FX

SP-1 Preset Wheel Details

SP-1 Effects and Routing Options

MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer

MS-2 Oscillator Controls

MS-2 Filter Controls

MS-2 Amp Controls

MS-2 Modulation Controls

MB-3 Electromagnetic Organ

MB-3 Percussion and Drawbars

MB-3 Vibrato, Chorus, and Rotary

GM-4 General MIDI Module

GM-4 Channel and Patch Management

GM-4 Volume, Pan, and Tone

M-Audio Contact Information

M-Audio US and UK Support

Contact details for M-Audio support in the United States and United Kingdom.

M-Audio Germany and Canada Support

Contact details for M-Audio support in Germany and Canada.

M-Audio France and Japan Support

Contact details for M-Audio support in France and Japan.

Key Rig Master FX Presets