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M-Audio KEYRIG KeyRig 49

M-Audio KEYRIG KeyRig 49
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User Guide
Easy-to-Use 49-Note USB Keyboard
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M-Audio KEYRIG KeyRig 49 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys49
Key TypeSynth-action
MIDI ConnectivityUSB
TypeMIDI Controller
Velocity SensitivityYes
AftertouchNo
Pitch Bend WheelYes
Modulation WheelYes
Octave ButtonsYes
Transport ControlsYes
Power SourceUSB powered
CompatibilityMac and Windows

Summary

Introduction

KeyRig 49 Keyboard Features

Keyboard

Details of the physical keyboard itself, including its velocity-sensitive keys and controls.

Whats in the Box?

About this Guide

KeyRig 49 USB Keyboard Minimum System Requirements

Windows

Specifies the minimum system requirements for Windows operating systems.

Mac OS

Specifies the minimum system requirements for macOS.

Installation and Setup

Getting Started With Music Creation Software

The KeyRig 49 Keyboard

Key Names

Explains the naming conventions for musical notes on the keyboard keys.

Octave Buttons

Details how to use the octave buttons to shift the keyboard's pitch up or down.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Describes the function and use of the pitch bend wheel for note manipulation.

Keyboard Controls Overview

Modulation Wheel

Explains the function and assignability of the modulation wheel.

Volume Slider

Details the function and assignability of the volume slider.

Sustain Pedal Jack

Information on connecting and using a sustain pedal.

Advanced KeyRig 49 Features in Edit Mode

Octave Buttons Options

Learn how to reassign the octave buttons to control other MIDI functions.

Edit Mode Functions

Octave Shift

Specific instructions for octave shifting using Edit Mode.

Transpose

How to adjust pitch by semitones using the transpose function in Edit Mode.

MIDI Channel and Program Changes

Channel

Procedure for changing the MIDI transmit channel for the keyboard.

Program Change

Guide on changing instrument sounds using program change messages.

Bank LSB and Bank MSB Management

IncrementalDecremental Change

Methods for changing Bank LSB and MSB messages incrementally.

Quick Select Method

Direct selection method for bank numbers using the keyboard.

Other Assignable Controllers on KeyRig

The Modulation Wheel

Instructions for assigning MIDI controller messages to the modulation wheel.

Volume Slider Assignment

The Volume Slider

Details on assigning MIDI controller messages to the volume slider.

MIDI Messages In-Depth

Program & Bank Changes

Explanation of how program and bank change MIDI messages function.

NRPNRPNS Explained

NRPNRPNS

Technical details and use of Non-Registered Parameter Numbers (NRPN/RPN) messages.

Troubleshooting

Sudden Stop in Operation

Solutions for the KeyRig 49 suddenly stopping after working correctly.

Sustain Pedal Function Reversed

Troubleshooting steps for a reversed sustain pedal function.

No Sound Triggered in Software

Diagnosing issues when the KeyRig 49 does not trigger sounds in music software.

USB Keyboard Not Found

Steps to resolve problems locating the USB keyboard in MIDI device dialogs.

Program Number Recall Offset

Addressing discrepancies between sent program numbers and recalled sounds.

Useful MIDI-Specific Troubleshooting Features

All Notes Off

Using the 'All Notes Off' MIDI message to stop sustaining notes.

Reset All Controllers

Using 'Reset All Controllers' to return MIDI CC values to defaults.

Warranty Terms and Registration

Warranty Terms

Details regarding the product's warranty against defects.

Warranty Registration

Information on how to register the product for full coverage and updates.

Technical Info

Appendices - Useful MIDI Data

Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments

A list of General MIDI instrument patch names and numbers (0-127).

Appendix B - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CCs)

Channel Mode Messages

Reference for MIDI messages related to channel modes.

Extra RPN Messages

Reference for additional RPN (Registered Parameter Number) messages.

Appendix C - Additional RPN Messages

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