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M-Audio Oxygen 88 User Manual

M-Audio Oxygen 88
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Oxygen 88 User Guide

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M-Audio Oxygen 88 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys88
Velocity SensitivityYes
AftertouchYes
MIDI I/OUSB
Other ControllersPitchbend, Mod Wheel
Control ElementsKnobs, Faders
PowerUSB bus-powered
Software IncludedAbleton Live Lite
TypeMIDI Keyboard Controller

Summary

Introduction to Oxygen 88

Oxygen 88 Features Overview

Minimum System Requirements

Oxygen 88 Setup and Installation

Windows Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for installing Oxygen 88 drivers on Windows operating systems.

Mac OS X Installation and Configuration

Mac OS X Installation Instructions

Guide for installing and configuring the Oxygen 88 on Mac OS X systems.

Host Software Configuration

Explains how to configure music software (DAWs) to receive MIDI data from the Oxygen 88.

DirectLink DAW Support

Installation

Steps for installing the DirectLink software for DAW integration.

DAW Configuration

Instructions for configuring DAW software to work with DirectLink.

Controls and Connectors Overview

About DirectLink

Explains the function of DirectLink in automatically mapping controls.

Top Panel Controls

Describes the controls located on the top panel of the Oxygen 88 keyboard.

Modulation Wheel

Explains the function and assignability of the Modulation Wheel.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Details the function and assignability of the Pitch Bend Wheel.

More Top Panel Controls

Octave/Transpose Buttons

Describes the function of the Octave and Transpose buttons for pitch shifting.

Track Buttons

Explains the function of the Track buttons for DAW track selection.

LED Screen

Describes the 3-digit LED screen and its informational purpose.

Function Buttons and Modes

Function Buttons

Details the functionality of the five programmable Function buttons.

Advanced Mode Access

Explains how to access extended parameters and modes.

Mute Functionality

Describes the Mute function for preventing MIDI data transmission from knobs/sliders.

Snapshot Function

Explains the Snapshot function for simultaneous parameter adjustments.

More Controls and Features

Select Button Functionality

Describes how the Select button functions with +/- buttons for different modes.

Sliders

Details the function and operation of the nine Sliders on the Oxygen 88.

Slider Buttons

Explains the function of the nine Slider Buttons for track control and muting/soloing.

Zone and Transport Controls

Zone Buttons

Describes the Zone feature for splitting the keyboard and assigning MIDI channels.

Transport Buttons

Explains the function of the six Transport buttons for DAW playback control.

Knobs and Keyboard Features

MIDI Control Knobs

Details the function and operation of the eight MIDI Control Knobs.

Velocity-sensitive Keyboard

Explains the role of the velocity-sensitive keyboard in performance and programming.

Back Panel Connections

On/Off Switch

Describes the function of the power On/Off switch.

Power Socket

Details the power socket specifications and usage.

Sustain Pedal Inputs

Explains the sustain pedal input and its polarity setting.

More Back Panel Connections

Expression Pedal Input

Describes the expression pedal input for adding expressive changes.

MIDI Out Port

Explains the MIDI Out port for transmitting MIDI data to external devices.

USB Port

Details the USB port for power and MIDI data transmission.

Advanced Keyboard Functions

Cancel Function

Explains how to exit advanced mode or discard changes.

Control Select

Details how to select controls for editing within advanced functions.

Control Assignment Functions

Control Assign, Data 1, Data 2, Data 3

Explains how to assign controls and set data values for MIDI messages.

Channel Assign

Describes how to assign controls to specific MIDI channels.

MIDI Channel and Program Management

Global Channel Settings

Explains how to set the default MIDI channel for the keyboard.

Program Change Messages

Details how to send Program Change MIDI messages.

Bank LSB Message

Explains how to send Bank LSB messages for sound patch selection.

Bank MSB and Utility Functions

Bank MSB Message

Explains how to send Bank MSB messages for sound patch selection.

Panic Function

Describes the Panic function to stop all notes.

Velocity Curve Settings

Details how to adjust the keyboard's touch sensitivity.

Specialized Programming Modes

Drawbar Mode

Explains how to reverse slider operation for drawbar functionality.

Memory Dump Function

Describes how to save and restore preset memory locations via SysEx.

Device ID and Storage

Device ID Configuration

Explains how to assign a unique Device ID for SysEx communication.

Store Control Assignments

Details how to save control assignment settings to memory locations.

Number Keys Operation

Describes the use of number keys in advanced mode.

Enter Key Function

Explains the function of the Enter key.

Zone Keys for Layering and Splitting

Zone Voice Functionality

Details the Zone Voice function for bank/program change transmission.

Zone Program and Bank Settings

Zone Program Number

Explains how to set Program Change numbers for each Zone.

Zone LSB Bank Setting

Details how to set Bank LSB values for each Zone.

Zone MSB Bank Setting

Explains how to set Bank MSB values for each Zone.

Zone Range Configuration

Zone Range Setting

Describes how to set the note range for each keyboard Zone.

Zone Channel and Octave Settings

Zone Channel Assignment

Explains how to assign MIDI channels to each Zone.

Zone Octave Shift

Details how to shift the octave pitch for each Zone.

Zone Transpose Configuration

Zone Transpose Shift

Explains how to shift the pitch (semitones) for each Zone.

Advanced Programming Functions

Button and Pedal Programming: Toggle Values

Setting Toggle Values (Min./Max)

How to configure buttons/pedals to send two values when pressed/released.

Button and Pedal Programming: Trigger Values

Setting Trigger Values

How to set buttons/pedals to trigger values when held and release values when released.

Button Programming: MMC Control

Assigning MMC Control to Buttons

How to assign buttons to send MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands.

Button Programming: MIDI Notes

Assigning a Note to a Button

How to configure a button to send MIDI Note On/Off messages.

Button Programming: Combined MIDI Messages

Setting Buttons for Combined MIDI Messages

How to send combined MIDI messages for patch selection.

Button Programming: MIDI CC Increments

Programming for MIDI CC Increment/Decrement

How to program buttons to increase or decrease MIDI CC values.

Button Programming: Program Change Increments

Programming for Program Change Increment/Decrement

How to program buttons to increment/decrement Program Change numbers.

Reversing Knob or Slider Operation

How to reverse the operational direction of knobs and sliders.

Knob and Slider Range Limiting

Limiting the Range of a Knob or Slider

How to set a limited operational range for knobs and sliders.

Assigning RPN/NRPN Messages

Assigning RPN/NRPN Messages to Controls

How to assign RPN/NRPN messages to controls.

MIDI Messages Defined

SysEx Message Explanation

Explains System Exclusive (SysEx) messages and Device ID.

RPN/NRPN Message Details

RPN/NRPN Overview

Provides an overview of Registered and Non-Registered Parameter Numbers (RPN/NRPN).

RPN/NRPN Documentation Reference

Check 3rd Party Documentation for RPN/NRPN List

Advises checking external documentation for RPN/NRPN lists.

RPN/NRPN Resolution Explained

16,384 Step Resolution via Coarse/Fine Messages

Explains RPN/NRPN resolution using coarse and fine messages.

RPN/NRPN Value Alteration

Third MIDI CC for Altering RPN/NRPN Value

Explains the use of a third MIDI CC for altering RPN/NRPN values.

SysEx Messages and Device ID

SysEx Messages and Device ID Details

Discusses SysEx messages, Device ID, and non-volatile memory.

Non-Volatile Memory Function

Explains how preset patches are saved automatically.

Restoring Factory Settings

Instructions on how to reset the Oxygen 88 to its factory default settings.

Troubleshooting Oxygen 88

MIDI Data Reference

Standard MIDI Control Numbers (MIDI CCs)

Lists standard MIDI CC numbers and their functions.

Assignable MIDI CCs for Controls

Assignable MIDI CCs for Sliders and Knobs

Lists assignable MIDI CCs for sliders and knobs with data ranges.

Assignable MIDI CCs for Buttons and Pedals

Assignable MIDI CCs for Buttons and Pedals

Lists assignable MIDI CCs for buttons and pedals with data parameters.

Useful MIDI Data References

MIDI Note Numbers Reference

Lists MIDI note numbers across different octaves.

DirectLink Transport Control Assignments for Pro Tools

DirectLink Transport Control Assignments

Details DirectLink transport control assignments for Pro Tools users.

Hexadecimal Conversion Chart

Roland GS & Yamaha XG NRPN Messages

General MIDI Reverb and Chorus Types

Lists General MIDI reverb and chorus type numbers.

Technical Information and Compliance

Communications and Safety Regulation Information

Details FCC and other regulatory compliance statements.

Safety and Disposal Information

Disposal of Waste Equipment in EU

Provides information on the proper disposal of the product in the EU.

Precautions On Use

Lists important safety precautions for using the Oxygen 88.

Important Safety Instructions

Provides critical safety instructions for operating electronic equipment.

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