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Open Labs Miko LXD User Manual

Open Labs Miko LXD
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MiKo™ LXD
MiKo™ LXD keyboard production station (Gen5)
Operation Manual
Open Labs MiKo LXD Production Station Manual 1

Table of Contents

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Open Labs Miko LXD Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeWorkstation
Audio InterfaceIntegrated
Keyboard61-key semi-weighted
DisplayTouchscreen
Operating SystemWindows XP
USB PortsMultiple
FireWire PortsYes

Summary

Using the MiKo LXD Safely

Safety Precautions

Guidelines to avoid health damage, hearing loss, and improper unit modification.

Cautionary Instructions

Instructions for usage, maintenance, environmental conditions, and cleaning.

Getting Started with Your MiKo LXD

Unpacking and Setup

Covers initial unboxing, content validation, and optimal placement.

Connecting Cables and Power Supply

Guides on connecting all necessary cables and the power supply.

First Time Setup and System Overview

Turning On Your Production Station

Explains the two-phase boot process and power switch locations.

System Input and Drive Usage

Software Installation Considerations

Lists criteria and advice for installing third-party software.

Quickstart Guide to Playing Sounds

Initial Setup and Loading Riff

Steps for powering on the unit and accessing the Riff software.

Playing Sounds with Riff

Configuring Riff Audio Device

Steps to select the correct ASIO sound driver for Riff.

Configuring Riff MIDI Ports

Steps to select the correct MIDI drivers and ports for Riff.

Riff Plug-in Directory Setup

How to add and scan VST plug-in folders within Riff.

Riff Architecture Overview

Sound Browser Default View

Details the default view of the sound browser for selecting instruments.

Sound Browser Advanced View

Details the advanced view of the sound browser showing more instrument info.

Signal Chain Functionality

Explains creating instrument racks and effect chains in a signal chain.

Instrument Editor Overview

Describes how to access and use the Instrument Editor.

Live Controls Customization

Building custom MIDI controller sets for instruments and effects.

Understanding Riff Interface

Title Bar Controls: Learn and Edit Modes

Explains Learn mode, Edit/Live modes, and main playback controls.

Riff Signal Chain and Controls

Signal Chain Components

Explains how signal chains are built with instruments and effects.

Signal Chain Column Controls

Volume, pan, mute, transpose, splits, routing, and MIDI selection controls.

Instrument Editor Controls

Controls for the Instrument Editor: Vol, Transpose, Presets, Show Params.

Live Controls Creation and Editing

Adding and editing virtual knobs, buttons, sliders, and XY pads.

Using Riff: Tutorials

Creating a New Set and Adding an Instrument

Step-by-step guide to creating a new song and adding instruments.

Sound Browser Features

Explains categories, advanced view, search, and options in the Sound Browser.

Sound Browser Advanced View and Search

Details advanced view, search function, and adding instruments.

Saving and Managing Sets/Songs

Instructions for saving sets, renaming songs, and importing/exporting data.

Adding Multiple Instruments to a Song

How to add more than one instrument to a single song square.

Creating Keyboard Splits

Splitting the keyboard range to assign different instruments.

Adding Audio Effects

Instructions for adding VST audio effects to signal chains.

Adding MIDI Effects

Instructions for adding MIDI effects like arpeggiators and sequencers.

Using Audio Inputs

How to feed live audio signals into signal chains.

Edit vs. Live Mode and MIDI Learning

Understanding Edit/Live modes and mapping hardware controllers.

Creating a New Live Control: Example

Tutorial on creating live controls for an instrument's parameters.

Multi-timbral Instruments and Sharing

Using Different Presets with Shared Instruments

Applying different presets to shared instruments across songs.

Using Bump MP, Mix Edit Panel with Riff/Guru

Creating Beats with GURU

GURU Step-Sequencing System

Playing Sounds with Karsyn

Karsyn Insert Manager and MIDI Routing

Recording with REAPER

Opening REAPER for the First Time

Steps to launch REAPER and customize its appearance.

Inserting and Using VSTi in REAPER

How to insert and configure VST instruments within REAPER.

REAPER VST Plug-in Settings

Configuring VST paths, scanning, and managing plug-in settings.

Setting Up a Virtual Instrument in REAPER

Preparing a VST plug-in for output within a REAPER project.

Setting Up MIDI Recording in REAPER

Arming tracks, selecting recording modes, and quantizing MIDI input.

Setting Up Track Input Sources

Changing the input source for tracks in REAPER.

Recording VSTi in REAPER with Mix Edit Panel

Using the Mix Edit Panel for track control during VSTi recording.

DJ Control Panel Assignments for REAPER

Using the DJ control panel for REAPER transport and instrument control.

Recording VSTi in REAPER

The process of recording VSTi data and playback.

Mixing and Rendering in REAPER

Using track mixers, importing tracks, and rendering the final mix.

Rendering and Exporting Tracks

Rendering mixes to audio files and exporting tracks as stems.

MimiK User Guide

MimiK Wiring and Physical Setup

Diagram and instructions for physically connecting MimiK.

MimiK Setup and Options Dialog

Steps for setting up MimiK and configuring its options.

MimiK Quick Start Tutorial

Basic steps for using MimiK to sample a keyboard.

System Restore and Backup

Hardware Maintenance

Audio Interface Control Panel

Zero Latency Mixer Setup

Steps to configure the mixer for zero latency recording.

Making Adjustments

Calibrating the Touchscreen

Using the TouchKit utility for touchscreen calibration.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Obtaining Service

Details warranty periods, coverage, and procedures for obtaining service.

Customer Support

Platinum Services Overview

Platinum Services Features

Details of included training sessions and limited 3rd party software support.

Platinum Services Legal Terms

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