M-Audio Keystation 49 User Manual

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Keystation49e•61es•88es
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an M-Audio Keystation keyboard. The Keystation line offers 49-, 61- and 88-note velocity-sensitive USB
keyboards designed to easily integrate with your PC or Macintosh computer. The Keystation 61es and 88es offer semi-weighted keys that
give you the feel of a piano in a compact, affordable MIDI controller. Ideal for a multitude of music creation and education applications, the
Keystation line offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, plus assignable buttons and a slider for hands-on control. Though the Keystation
line is class compliant and features true plug-and-play operation under Windows XP and Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few
minutes reviewing this manual to learn about proper operation, advanced functionality, and programmability.
Product Features
Ports:
< MIDI out
< USB MIDI in/out
Power:
< USB power
< DC in for external PSU
Keyboard:
< 49, 61, 88-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
< Pitch bend wheel
< Modulation wheel
< Volume/Control slider
< Sustain foot pedal input
< Octave +/- buttons
< Advanced Functions button
What’s in the Box?
Your M-Audio Keystation package should contain the following items:
< M-Audio Keystation USB keyboard
< User Manual
< USB cable
If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.
About the Manual
This instruction manual covers the operation of the Keystation 49e, 61es, and 88es USB keyboards. Though this manual does not provide a
detailed explanation of how to set up your keyboard for use with third-party music software, the majority of music software applications will
work seamlessly with the Keystation keyboards. Please consult your software application’s manual for additional information.
Connecting Your Keyboard
You can power the keyboard either via a powered USB port or an optional external power supply. The Keystations are low-power devices
and an external power supply should not be necessary. It is recommended that you connect the Keystation to an onboard USB port or to a
powered USB hub.
Power and Connection Via USB
1. Check that the on/off button on the back of the unit is set to “OFF.”
2. Plug the USB cable provided with your Keystation keyboard to a free USB port on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB input on the Keystation keyboard.
The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.
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M-Audio Keystation 49 Specifications

General

MIDI-keyboard number of keys	49 keys
Product color	Blue
Interface	USB
USB version	2.0
USB ports quantity	1
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Bundled software	SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble

Summary

Introduction

Product Features

Product Ports

Power Options

Keyboard Features

Connecting Your Keyboard

Details the steps for powering and connecting the keyboard to a computer via USB.

Windows XP and Mac OS X Compatibility

Class Compliant Operation

Explains the plug-and-play nature for Windows XP and Mac OS X users.

Mac OS 9 Installation

Installing OMS

Installing the OMS Driver

OMS Setup

Windows 98/ME Installation

Windows 98/ME Installation Steps

Windows 2000 Installation

Driver Installation Note

Windows 2000 Installation Steps

Getting Started with MIDI Software

MIDI Application Setup

How to configure MIDI software to recognize the Keystation.

Octave Buttons Functionality

Shifting Octaves

Pitch Bend Wheel

Pitch Bending Notes

Modulation Wheel Functionality

Adding Modulation

Volume Slider Functionality

Controlling Volume and Effects

Using with a Foot Pedal

Sustain Pedal Function

Advanced Functions Button

Entering Edit Mode

How the Advanced Functions button activates 'Edit Mode'.

Edit Mode Key Functions

Roles of black keys (function selection) and white keys (data entry) in Edit Mode.

Selecting Alternate Functions

Accessing Functions

Octave Shifting

Using Octave Buttons for Shift

Quick Octave Change

Transposition Functionality

Transposing by Semitones

MIDI Channel Selection

Changing MIDI Channel

Program Change Functionality

Incremental Program Change

How to change instruments incrementally using octave buttons.

Quick Select Program Change

Method for directly selecting a specific instrument sound by number.

Bank LSB and Bank MSB Messages

Incremental Bank Changes

Quick Select Bank Changes

Assigning Effects to Modulation Wheel

Assigning Effects to Modulation Wheel

Steps to assign MIDI effects (like pan, volume) to the Modulation Wheel.

Assigning Effects to Volume Slider

Assigning Effects to Volume Slider

Steps to assign MIDI effects to the Volume Slider.

Troubleshooting MIDI Functionality

All Notes Off Function

How to send 'All Notes Off' to stop hanging notes.

Reset All Controllers

How to send 'Reset All Controllers' to clear effects.

MIDI Out from USB Mode

Configure MIDI Out port as USB-to-MIDI interface.

General Troubleshooting

Hardware Not Responding

Solutions for hardware suddenly stopping working.

Sustain Pedal Polarity Issues

Resolve issues with the sustain pedal working incorrectly.

MIDI Latency Explained

Discusses and provides solutions for delays in MIDI sound output.