M-Audio Keystation Pro 88

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Keystation Pro 88, an 88-note, hammer-action, velocity-sensitive USB keyboard. The class-
compliant Keystation Pro 88 can easily integrate with PC and Mac computer music environments. It can be used play virtual
instruments, external MIDI hardware synthesizers, sound modules, drum machines and samplers. The Pro 88 offers true plug-and-
play functionality via class compliancy in Windows XP and Mac OS X. Simply plug in the USB cable to begin installation—no driver
is required.
Your Keystation Pro 88 is more than just a professional keyboard, it is a MIDI controller that gives you hands-on access for control of
multiple MIDI parameters, such as MIDI Continuous Controller data (or CCs), RPN/NRPN data, MIDI Bank Change LSB and MSB, and
Program Changes on 16 different MIDI channels. You can easily control your studio using only the Keystation Pro 88. To familiarize
yourself with installation and the features of the Keystation Pro 88, please spend a few minutes reviewing the Getting Started Guide
to learn about basic operation. For advanced functions and programmability, please reference the Advanced User Guide.
Features
Ports:
 MIDI OUT
 MIDI IN
 USB port
Power:
 USB bus powered
 DC IN for external PSU
Keyboard:
 88-note hammer-action keyboard
 9 velocity curves
Controls:
 24 programmable rotary dials
 9 full-size programmable faders
 22 programmable buttons
 MIDI-assignable Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels
 2 MIDI-assignable foot pedal inputs
 1 MIDI-assignable expression pedal input
MIDI Data from Controllers:
 MIDI control number
 RPN/NRPN
 Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
 Pitch Bend
 GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
MIDI Data from Buttons:
 Note On
 Note On/Off Toggle
 MIDI CC On/Off Toggle
 Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
 MIDI Machine Control functions
 GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
 MIDI Controller increment/decrement
Performance Features:
 Program and bank changes
 Snap Shot sends current status for all controllers
 Drawbar Mode for faders
 Controller Mute mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
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M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	88
Key Type	Semi-weighted
Aftertouch	No
Faders	9
Rotary Encoders	24
Control Surface	Yes
Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
MIDI Connectivity	MIDI In, MIDI Out, USB
Power Supply	9V DC power adapter or USB-powered
Pedal Inputs	Sustain, Expression

Summary

Introduction

Features

Ports

Lists MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and USB port.

Power

Details USB bus power and DC IN for external PSU.

Keyboard

Features an 88-note hammer-action keyboard with 9 velocity curves.

Controls

Details programmable dials, faders, buttons, wheels, and pedal inputs.

MIDI Data from Controllers

Specifies MIDI control number, RPN/NRPN, Program/Bank messages, Pitch Bend, and SysEx.

MIDI Data from Buttons

Covers Note On/Off, CC toggles, Program/Bank presets, MIDI Machine Control, and SysEx.

Performance Features

Includes program/bank changes, Snap Shot, Drawbar Mode, and Controller Mute.

Other Features

Memory Dump via Sys Ex

Allows saving and recalling controller settings via SysEx.

10 memory locations store all settings

Keyboard offers 10 memory locations for storing settings.

Selective controller group recall and store

Enables selective saving and recalling of controller groups.

MIDI Out USB interface

Describes the MIDI Out port's function as a USB-to-MIDI interface.

4 Zones for dividing up the keyboard

Allows splitting the keyboard into up to four distinct zones.

Wheels and pedals can be assigned differently for each Zone

Enables unique assignments for wheels and pedals within each zone.

Whats In The Box?

About The Manual

Controls and Connectors

Top Panel Description

Details controls on the keyboard's top panel, including wheels, buttons, and LCD.

Rear Panel Description

Illustrates and describes connectors and switches on the rear panel.

Connecting Your Keyboard

Before You Connect

Important notes before connecting the keyboard, especially regarding power.

Power Connection - USB or External Supply

Explains how to power the keyboard using USB or an external power adapter.

MIDI Connection - In and Out Ports

Details connecting MIDI IN/OUT ports and routing MIDI data.

Windows XP and Mac OS X

Describes automatic installation for Windows XP and Mac OS X via USB.

Other Operating Systems

General section for other operating systems.

Installing Drivers for Windows 2000

Installing Drivers for Apple Mac OS 9.x

To install OMS

Instructions for installing the OMS (Open Music System) software.

Installing the Keystation Pro 88 OMS Driver

Guide for installing the specific Keystation Pro 88 OMS driver.

OMS Setup

The Keystation Pro 88 and Your Software

Setting the Global MIDI Channel

Explains how to set the global MIDI channel for transmitting data.

Setting the Keyboard Velocity Curve

Details how to adjust the keyboard's response to playing dynamics.

Recalling Presets

Describes how to recall factory-programmed presets.

Preset List

Keystation Pro 88 Overview

Octave

Transpose

Pitch Bend Wheel

Modulation Wheel

Sustain and Expression Foot Pedals

Saving and Organizing Presets

Zones

The Channel of a Zone

Explains how to assign MIDI channels to different keyboard zones.

Zone Range

Describes how to set the key range for each zone.

Sending a Snap Shot

Draw Bar Mode

Muting Controllers

Program Changes

Bank Changes

Editing MIDI Controllers

Selecting a controller for editing

How to select a fader or dial for assignment or editing.

Assigning MIDI CCs to a controller

Process for assigning MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) numbers to controls.

Trouble-Shooting

Hardware stopped working

Steps to resolve sudden hardware malfunction.

Drivers working but not recognized

Solution for drivers recognized but not by software.

Sustain pedal works incorrectly

Addresses issues with sustain pedal polarity.

Delay before sound (latency)

Explains and offers solutions for audio latency issues.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms

Outlines the terms and limitations of the product warranty.

Warranty Registration

Instructions on how to register the product for warranty coverage.

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