Samson Carbon 61 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Samson Carbon 61 Specifications

General

Keys	61
Key Type	Semi-weighted
Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
Aftertouch	No
Pads	No
Transport Controls	Yes
Pitch Bend	Yes
Modulation Wheel	Yes
Connectivity	USB
Other Controllers	Octave buttons
Pedal Inputs	1 x Sustain
Power	USB bus-powered
Compatibility	Mac, Windows
Software Included	Komplete Elements
Knobs	1 (Assignable)

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Key safety warnings and precautions for electrical shock and fire hazards.

FCC Regulatory Information

Device Compliance and Interference Guidelines

Details on FCC compliance, potential interference, and applicable technical standards.

Detailed Safety Instructions

Operational and Electrical Safety Guidelines

Comprehensive list of safety instructions for operation, maintenance, and electrical safety.

Carbon 61 Features and Requirements

Key Product Features

Front Panel Controls and Functions

Front Panel Layout and Descriptions

Details the layout and function of each control on the Carbon 61 front panel.

Rear Panel Controls and Functions

Rear Panel Ports and Switches

Explains the purpose of the rear panel connections and power switch.

Quick Start and iPad Connection

Initial Setup and USB Connection

Basic Operation Overview

Basic Operation Details

Edit Mode: MIDI Functions

Entering and Exiting Edit Mode

Instructions on how to access and exit the Edit Mode on the Carbon 61.

Program Change and MIDI Channel Settings

Edit Mode: Banks and Velocity Curves

Setting MIDI Bank Select (MSB/LSB)

Selecting and Adjusting Velocity Curves

Explains how to select and customize the keyboard's velocity response curves.

Edit Mode: Controller Assignments

Assigning Transpose Button Functions

Assigning Fader, Knob, and Mod Wheel

Details on assigning controller numbers to the Volume Fader, Data Knob, and Modulation Wheel.

Edit Mode: Pedal and Keyboard Settings

Assigning Sustain Pedal Functionality

Resetting Controllers and Factory Defaults

Functions for resetting controllers, turning off notes, and restoring factory defaults.

Carbon 61 Technical Specifications