USER MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing KeyLab mkII! This instruction manual covers the use of Arturia's KeyLab mkII, and provides specific details on its features so you can take full advantage of this powerful keyboard controller.
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Arturia's KeyLab mkII! KeyLab mkII is a class-compliant MIDI controller keyboard, capable of harnessing the power of practically any software instrument and DAW. It has been designed to enhance your workflow so you can spend less time using computer peripherals and focus on creating music. KeyLab mkII integrates seamlessly with Arturia's Analog Lab 3 software, placing over 6,000 presets from 21 instruments at your fingertips.
Table Of Contents 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1. Connecting KeyLab mkII .................................................................................................................................................. 1.2. The Front Panel (left)...............................................................................................................
4.5. The Center Knob: Use as Jog Wheel.................................................................................................................... 4.6. Channel/Bank selection ................................................................................................................................................ 4.7. Track selection ...................................................................................................................................................................
.5.3. Pad Switched Control............................................................................................................................................................................................ 64 8.5.4. Pad Program Change ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 8.5.5. Pad Preset Change ...................................................
1. GETTING STARTED 1.1. Connecting KeyLab mkII We recommend that you install Analog Lab 3 and the other included software before reading this manual. Be sure to register and authorize the software on the Arturia website. Next, connect KeyLab mkII to your computer using the included USB cable. Power is also supplied through this connection. KeyLab mkII is a class-compliant USB device, so its drivers are automatically installed when connecting to a computer.
1.2. The Front Panel (left) 5 1. Octave, Chord & Transpose buttons These buttons activate KeyLab mkII’s various pitch control and chord functions. 2. Pitch & Mod wheels These are used to control pitch bend and modulation parameters of your sound. 3. Pad mode buttons The three buttons to the left of the pads are used to switch between pad modes. The Pad button selects the settings from the User preset; the two lower buttons select different Chord modes. 4.
1.3. The Front Panel (right) 1. Preset Browser & Display This section is used to select presets in Analog Lab 3, navigate menus, and display parameter and preset information. 2. Control buttons This section of 3 buttons is used in Analog Lab mode to switch between the 2 parts in Multi Mode, select the Live tab in Analog Lab 3, and set the split point between Parts 1 and 2. In DAW mode they're used to select the track group in increments of 1 or 8. 3.
1.4. The Rear Panel 1. Pitch/Gate/Mod outputs These four connectors allow the KeyLab mkII to send control voltages and triggers to a modular synthesis system. The voltage ranges may be defined in User Edit mode [p.44] or by using the MIDI Control Center [p.61]. 2. MIDI In / Out KeyLab mkII's MIDI Out connector will send USB / MIDI data to external devices, and can do so without a computer when powered with the optional power supply.
You should use the included anti ground loop adapter if you experience background noise in your speakers that disappears when you disconnect the KeyLab mkII from your computer or from the CV/Gate connections to your analog gear. A ground loop can also cause problems with pitch tracking when using the KeyLab mkII CV connections with analog synthesizers.
2. OVERVIEW 2.1. Keyboard KeyLab mkII features a synth-action keyboard that is both velocity- and pressure-sensitive. The keys can be used as shortcuts [p.9] to access parameters in User mode. For example, holding the MIDI Ch button and tapping one of the lowest 16 keys will select the User MIDI channel (see below). 2.1.1. Changing the MIDI Channel The MIDI channel of the KeyLab mkII can be changed by holding the MIDI Ch button and pressing one of the first 16 keys on the keyboard.
2.2. Pitch and modulation wheels These controllers allow for real-time pitch bend and modulation control. Moving the Pitch Wheel up or down will raise or lower the pitch of the selected sound. The range of this effect is set within the hardware or software instrument being controlled. Moving the Modulation Wheel up increases the modulation amount of the selected sound. The response depends on the settings of the instrument being controlled.
2.3. Octave control and Transpose 2.3.1. Setting the Octave Pressing the Oct - and/or Oct + buttons will shift the range of KeyLab mkII’s keyboard, giving you access to higher and lower pitches. When activated, the selected octave button will blink at a certain speed to indicate how low or high you have transposed the keyboard. It will blink faster as the keyboard is transposed further away from center.
2.3.3. Resetting Transpose To reset transpose mode, simply hold the Trans button down and select a C note. The light will then turn off. 2.4. Chord button The Chord button is used to toggle Chord mode on and off for the keyboard. If a chord has been stored on this button, you will be able to play that chord with a single key. Playing different keys will transpose the chord up and down. To learn how to create chords and store them into memory, read the Chord mode chapter [p.53].
2.5. Pad mode buttons & Pads KeyLab mkII features 16 multi-function RGB pads that are velocity- and pressure-sensitive. They will transmit polyphonic aftertouch, which is a highly expressive method of control for your music. Pads are often used to perform drum and percussion parts, but the KeyLab mkII pads can also be used to trigger chords, send MIDI CC data, and select programs internally or on external MIDI devices. Each pad can have its own settings, which can be edited within the User preset [p.
2.5.2. Pad MIDI note assignments The default note assignments of the 16 pads are shown below: This places the pads in a commonly-used MIDI drum mapping, with the kick drum, a snare, the hi-hats, and the cymbals, etc., all in positions that are comfortable for playing live. They can be reassigned to any note numbers you prefer in User Edit mode [p.44] or by customizing the pads [p.64] in the MIDI Control Center [p.61]. 2.6.
2.7. DAW Commands section KeyLab mkII front panel. Use the appropriate magnetic overlay for your DAW. When the DAW mode button is pressed the functionality of the front panel changes in many ways. KeyLab mkII has been designed to enhance the creative process, whether you're writing music or recording a band in your studio. 2.7.1.
2.7.2. 8 DAW presets DAW mode has 8 presets, 6 of which are preconfigured for use with popular DAW software. We have supplied a magnetic overlay with button labels that match the functions of the Track / Global buttons for these 6 DAWs [p.33]. There are also two generic presets for use with other DAWs (Standard MCU and Standard HUI). The Track / Global button labels printed on the KeyLab mkII front panel match their MCU /HUI functionality. To select a preset, hold the DAW mode button for 1 second.
2.9. Preset Browser & Display KeyLab mkII features a powerful Preset Browser and clickable center knob to help you quickly find the sound you’re looking for within Analog Lab 3. The Category, Preset, and Left / Right arrow buttons are used to select presets in Analog Lab mode [p.23], so all four buttons are lit in this mode. However, in User Edit mode [p.44] only the Left / Right arrow buttons are used for item selection, so they are lit but the Category/Preset buttons are not.
2.10. Control buttons The Control buttons are used to switch the functions of KeyLab mkII’s encoders, faders, and buttons. Their purposes depend on the selected mode: • Analog Lab mode [p.23]: Select one of three layers of definable controller assignments and Macros within a Multi. Also, the Live button is used to activate Split mode [p.30] and set the split point. • DAW mode [p.32]: Select different groups of tracks • User mode [p.
2.12. Faders Like the encoders, KeyLab mkII’s 9 faders have multiple functions that vary depending on the selected mode. In Analog Lab mode [p.23] faders 1-8 control the envelope parameters indicated in the blue text under the faders. Fader 9 is reserved for the master volume of the preset. In DAW mode [p.32] faders 1-8 control the volume of 8 channels within your DAW, and fader 9 controls the master volume.
2.14. Rear panel connections ♪: The rear panel was introduced in the Getting Started chapter [p.4], and the capabilities of the pedals and the CV/Gate/Mod section will be covered in chapter 5 [p.42] and chapter 7 [p.58], respectively. Only brief summaries will be given here. 2.14.1. Controls/Pedals/CV In Each of the five pedal inputs can be configured to send various types of MIDI data.
2.15. Additional features 2.15.1. Global settings The KeyLab mkII has some very useful keyboard shortcuts. We've already covered how to change the MIDI Channel [p.9], and all of the others are described in the User mode chapter [p.48]. But the Global parameters determine the behavior of the KeyLab mkII in all modes and all presets, so it's best to mention them here. 2.15.1.1. Access to Global settings Here's how to view or edit the Global parameters: 1. Press and hold the User mode button for 1 second.
2.15.2. Sending a Panic Message It's possible a note might continue playing if you switch between different instruments while holding down a key. Similarly, sometimes a controller value will remain at an unwanted value. These situations can be fixed easily by sending what is known as a "Panic Message", which resets all controllers and sends a "note off" message to all MIDI channels. To send a Panic message from the KeyLab mkII, press the Stop button quickly three times. 2.15.3.
3. ANALOG LAB MODE KeyLab mkII has been designed to shine in many musical environments, and it is perfectly suited for the included Analog Lab 3 software. From helping you select the perfect sound to allowing complete control over that sound, KeyLab mkII and Analog Lab 3 are a powerful combination. ♪: The focus of this chapter will be the features of KeyLab mkII, with occasional explanations of Analog Lab 3 for your convenience.
If you've met the conditions listed above, let's begin! ♪: When in DAW mode you can switch to Analog Lab mode and do everything described in this chapter, if the instrument assigned to the current track is Analog Lab 3. The DAW Commands section and the transport section will continue to function as they do in DAW mode. But keep in mind that the Track select buttons will be used to filter sounds in Analog Lab 3; to select different tracks and track groups, switch back into DAW mode.
3.2. Part / Live selection There are 3 control buttons located to the left of the encoders, faders, and Filter buttons. (They are bracketed in red in the graphic above.) In Analog Lab mode the blue text above the control buttons reveals their purpose: • Part 1: Select the controls for the current single instrument or for Part 1 of the current Multi • Part 2: Select the controls for Part 2 of the current Multi, or add a second layer [p.
3.3. Browsing Presets With Analog Lab mode selected the center section and the Filter buttons work together to streamline the process of selecting presets. There are almost 7,000 presets to audition in Analog Lab 3, but KeyLab mkII helps you find the right sound quickly. 3.3.1. Filter buttons The Filter/Select buttons There are times during the creative process when you already know the type of sound you want: an acoustic piano, a lead, or a sequence, for example.
3.3.2. Category and Preset buttons The Category and Preset buttons let you use the center knob with Analog Lab 3 to select the instrument, type, or style you are looking for, which will help to narrow down your search. You can view the options in the KeyLab mkII display as well as in Analog Lab 3. Once you have scrolled to the characteristic you want, press the center knob to select it. Your choice will also be outlined in blue in Analog Lab 3.
3.4. Encoders and Faders As with each mode in the KeyLab mkII, when you enter Analog Lab mode the controls to the right of the display assume different functions. We covered the Filter buttons in the Browsing Presets section [p.26]; now we will describe the new functions of the encoders and faders. ♪: It is possible that some presets may have different controller assignments than are listed on the front panel. 3.4.1.
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3.5. Build a Multi In Multi mode you can have two presets active on the keyboard at the same time. They can be either layered or split, with one preset on one side of the keyboard and a second preset on the other side. Here's how to build a Multi from the ground up. 3.5.1. Start with a single preset First we'll need to call up a single preset inside Analog Lab 3. Select any one of the presets, as long as it isn't a Multi.
3.5.4. Removing the split point To remove a split point, hold the Live button and then press the split point key. The display will show the word "Off" after pressing the split point key to confirm that Split mode has been disabled. If you accidentally press the wrong key, just press it again. Then release the Live button and the screen will return to the previous page.
4. DAW MODE Pressing the DAW mode button in the center section puts the KeyLab mkII into DAW mode. 8 DAW mode presets are available, with 6 intended for use with particular DAW applications. There are also Standard MCU and Standard HUI presets. Between these 8 presets the KeyLab mkII should be compatible with almost any DAW. 4.1. An overview of DAW mode All three of the main modes exist when KeyLab mkII is in DAW mode (Analog Lab, DAW, and User), and you may switch between them freely.
4.2. DAW preset selection Hold the DAW mode button for 1 second to enter the DAW Preset selection page. Next, turn the center knob and scroll through the list to find the name of your DAW. Click the center knob to select that preset, and then the features of the KeyLab mkII will be reconfigured to match the most important functions of your DAW. ♪: If your DAW doesn't have a preset listed below, its compatibility with KeyLab mkII depends on how the DAW handles the MCU and HUI protocols.
4.3. Track / Global controls Using the industry standard Mackie HUI data language, KeyLab mkII gives you direct access to the most frequently used commands in your recording software. The difference between the Track Controls and the Global Controls is this: • Track control buttons perform their functions only on the currently selected track • Global control buttons affect the entire song or project. Their actions are performed regardless of which track is selected.
4.4. The transport controls The Transport section puts popular transport controls at your fingertips: • Rewind / Fast-forward: The exact response of these buttons depends on the DAW you are using. Some might accelerate the playback cursor forward or backward; others might jump by 1 bar, or jump to the next/previous marker, etc. But as a general concept, the Rewind / Fast-forward buttons are a quick way to move the playback cursor back and forth so you can find specific points in your track.
4.6. Channel/Bank selection The control buttons are located to the left of the encoders, faders, and buttons. The black text under these 3 buttons reveals their function in DAW mode: • Next / Prev: Shifts the range of the selected channels in your DAW, which allows you to focus the encoders, faders, and buttons on a particular set of channels.
4.8. Encoders, Faders In DAW mode the encoders and faders provide essential mixing features for the group of eight tracks that is currently selected. 4.8.1.
4.9. DAW Preset Command chart 4.9.1.
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5. USER MODE 5.1. General concepts Press the User mode button to put KeyLab mkII into User mode. 10 User presets are available, each with its own set of MIDI controller assignments for nearly everything on the front and rear panels. The presets can be named for quick identification, as can all three banks of encoders and faders.
5.4. Controller bank selection The control buttons on the left side of this graphic are used to select which of the three banks of encoders, faders, and buttons are being accessed from the front panel. The appropriate button will be lit to indicate which bank is active.
5.5. User Edit mode Hold the User mode button for 1 second to enter User Edit mode.
5.5.2. The Display in User Edit mode There may be more parameter fields in the display depending on the control you have selected for editing. In the two examples that follow, each of the red boxes in the graphic indicates a field where a value can be changed. The control itself determines what is shown in the top row, and the center knob is used to change the items in the bottom row.
5.5.2.2. User Edit: Faders User Edit mode: Fader 8 selected In the case of the Faders (or Encoders, or Select buttons) there are 9 in each bank (top row, box 1), and there are three banks of them (top row, box 2), for a total of 27 assignable faders. The items in the top row are changed by • moving one of the controls to select it (box 1) • pressing one of the Control buttons (Part 1, Part 2, Live) to select the bank (box 2).
5.5.3. The Keyboard There are several ways to configure the KeyLab mkII keyboard. It will always send MIDI note data, of course, but there are lots of additional options.
5.5.3.3. Keyboard shortcut chart Here's a list of all of the keyboard shortcuts: Mode Name All [1] MIDI Ch User Edit [3] Global [p.21] Button/key combination MIDI Ch + one of the 16 lowest keys D key in upper octave Function [2] Define the User MIDI channel Settings for keyboard/pad/fader response, etc.
5.5.5. The Pads ♪: If one of the two Chord Memory buttons next to the pads are selected, they will only send the MIDI note data that has been stored with the chord for that pad.
5.5.7. Three banks of controls It looks like there are only 27 controls in this section, but there are actually 81! That's because there are three separate banks of controls, which are selected using the three control buttons immediately to the left of the assignable controls. Keep in mind that as you select the options that there are more fields in the display [p.42] for these controls than for the others (since there are three banks for each control).
5.5.7.3. Buttons The Select buttons may be assigned to send one of the following types of data on any MIDI channel or the User channel: • Two specific values of MIDI CC data • A specific RPN/NRPN message • MIDI Program change / Bank Select messages You can also specify a particular color for each button using the MIDI Control Center [p.61].
5.6. Non-assignable controls As you can see, almost every button/pad/fader/knob on the front panel can be assigned to transmit various types of data.
6. CHORD MODE KeyLab mkII features an advanced Chord mode which lets you perform chords on the keyboard or the pads using only one finger. 6.1. Overview of Chord mode The Chord button [p.55] can record and recall a single chord, which can then be played on the keyboard. The Chord button chord is not preserved when the KeyLab mkII is disconnected from a power source, but the pads [p.56] can store up to 32 Chords in two different Chord modes (Chord Memory [p.56] and Chord Transpose [p.56]).
• • • Pad mode: ◦ The Chord button provides a single chord that can be played and transposed from the keyboard ◦ The pads play MIDI notes, send MIDI CC data, and/or send program changes, etc. ◦ Use of the Chord button is optional; when it is disabled the keyboard plays normally. ◦ The Chord button chord is not preserved when the KL mkII is powercycled.
6.2. Chord mode: the keyboard Chord mode is toggled on and off for the keyboard by pressing the Chord button. ♪: Only one key may be played from the keyboard when the Chord button is enabled, unless the keyboard is in Split mode [p.47]. However, when Chord Memory mode is selected for the pads and the Chord button is disabled, the pads will play their assigned chords and the keyboard may be played polyphonically. 6.2.1.
6.3. The pads: two Chord modes The Chord Memory and Chord Transpose buttons allow the pads to do very different things. Both features are available in all three of the main modes (AL, DAW and User), and each main mode has its own set of 32 chords available (16 for Chord Memory and 16 for Chord Transpose). We've included a set of preset chords in each Chord mode so you can start making music immediately. But you can also create and store your own chords on the pads.
6.3.2. Building a pad chord The following procedures work the same way in all of the main modes (User, Analog Lab, DAW) whether you are in Chord Memory mode or Chord Transpose mode: 1. Enter the mode (the pads flash differently for each mode) 2. Press and hold the Chord button (next to the Trans button) 3. Select a pad: • in Chord Memory mode the selected pad turns green; the others flash • in Chord Transpose mode the selected pad turns lavender; the others are dark 1.
7. CV / GATE / MOD CONNECTIONS Rather than merely focus on controlling DAWs, plug-in software, and MIDI devices, the engineers at Arturia thought it would be really cool if the KeyLab mkII could also interface with modular analog synthesizers and their components. And so on the rear panel we included a handful of control voltage connections, giving the KeyLab mkII the ability to interface with almost any kind of music-making technology.
7.2. Pitch/Gate/Mod connectors The Pitch/Gate/Mod output connectors convert data from the KeyLab mkII into voltages, which can then be used to trigger notes and control parameters on an external device such as a modular analog synthesizer. Each of the four connectors in the output section has a different purpose. Each one can be edited In User Edit mode, where you can choose the options listed below in the charts [p.60]. 7.2.1.
7.2.5. Parameters (in User Edit mode) 7.2.5.1. CV Pitch Connector / User Edit mode name Pitch Out / CV Pitch Parameter Range Mode Volt/Oct, Hz/Volt BaseNote 0V [a] Full MIDI note range (default = C-2) BaseNote 1V [a] Full MIDI note range (default = C 0) Note Priority Low / High / Last Bend range 1-24 semitones Assign Part 1, Part 2 [a] These two settings are mutually exclusive 7.2.5.2.
8. MIDI CONTROL CENTER KeyLab mkII has been designed to provide quick access to the controls you use most frequently. And though editing from the front panel is quick and easy, the MIDI Control Center (MCC) makes this process even faster. When the KeyLab mkII is connected to your computer, you may prefer to use the MCC to design your presets to match whatever software or instruments you might use. 8.1.
8.1.2. Local Templates The Local Templates section lets you store and organize your custom User presets without needing to save or recall settings from KeyLab mkII. It also can be used to load preconfigured control maps generated by the Arturia user community. • Factory templates - This section displays the default settings of KeyLab mkII, giving you a useful ‘initialized’ patch to start from or return to.
8.3. Customize the Wheels ♪: Settings of Part 2 and Both are only recommended when Split mode is active. That is the only time that Part 2 is available from the keyboard. 8.3.1. Pitch Bend The Pitch Bend wheel is reserved for that function; it can't be assigned to send any other type of MIDI data. But you can select whether it will affect Part 1, Part 2, or both. 8.3.2. Modulation • Mode: Select "Control" to view the rest of the parameters.
8.5. Customize the Pads The Mode menu lets you choose one of the available modes for each pad independently. Each mode contains a unique set of parameters: 8.5.1. Pad Off Disables the pad. This can be used to prevent accidentally triggering the pad when it is not needed in the User preset. 8.5.2. Pad MIDI Note This option is used to output standard MIDI notes using the pad. • Color: Select the color the pad will illuminate when played or toggled on. • Option: Choose between Gate and Toggle.
8.5.4. Pad Program Change This option allows you to use KeyLab mkII’s pads to trigger program changes within virtual instruments, outboard synths, and much more. • Color: Select the color the pad will illuminate when it is pressed or toggled on. • Channel: Select the MIDI channel output for the selected pad, between 1 to 16. This can also be set to “User”, which will make the pad output to the MIDI channel selected for the MIDI Ch button [p.63].
8.6. Customize the User buttons The User buttons are found in the DAW Controls / User section of the front panel. These buttons are dedicated to their DAW functions in DAW mode and Analog Lab mode, but are assignable when in User mode. They still display their DAW mode names in User mode, but they will send certain types of MIDI data instead. The Mode menu lets you choose between the 3 modes available for each User button. Each mode contains a unique set of parameters: 8.6.1.
8.7. Customize the Encoders There are 3 separate banks of encoders, which are selected using the Bank tabs. Encoder Bank 2 selected The Mode menu lets you choose between the 3 modes available for each encoder. Each mode contains a unique set of parameters: 8.7.1. Encoder Off Disables the encoder. This can be used to prevent accidentally moving the knob when it is not needed in the User preset.
8.7.2. Encoder Control • Name: Lets you enter a custom name for the encoder, which will be shown on the display when the knob is used. The name can be a maximum of 12 characters long. • Option: This lets you change the encoders' response from Absolute to Relative #1-3 [p.68]. • Acceleration: This parameter alters how the rotary encoder responds to the speed with which you turn it. This can be set as: ◦ None: The encoders move at a set speed and do not accelerate.
8.7.3. Encoder RPN / NRPN The encoders have the option to transmit Registered Parameter Numbers (RPN) or NonRegistered Parameter Numbers (NRPN). These are numbers that can be used by various manufacturers to allow their proprietary parameters to be controlled by external devices. Refer to the documentation of the target instrument to see if it can respond appropriately to these commands. 69 • Option: Specify whether the encoder needs to transmit RPN or NRPN data.
8.8. Customize the Faders There are 3 separate banks of faders, which are selected using the Bank tabs: Fader Bank 2 selected The Mode menu lets you choose between the 3 modes available for each fader. Each mode contains a unique set of parameters: 8.8.1. Fader Off Disables the fader. This can be used to prevent accidentally moving the fader when it is not needed in the User preset. 8.8.2. Fader Control This is the default mode for the fader, and it lets you customize how each fader responds when used.
8.8.3. Fader RPN / NRPN The faders have the option to transmit Registered Parameter Numbers (RPN) or NonRegistered Parameter Numbers (NRPN). These are numbers that can be used by various manufacturers to allow their proprietary parameters to be controlled by external devices. Refer to the documentation of the target instrument to see if it can respond appropriately to these commands. 71 • Option: Specify whether the fader needs to transmit RPN or NRPN data.
8.9. Customize the Select buttons There are 3 separate banks of Select buttons, which are selected using the Bank tabs: Select button Bank 2 is active The Mode menu lets you choose between the 4 modes available for each Select button. Each mode contains a unique set of parameters: 8.9.1. Select button Off Disables the Select button. This can be used to prevent accidentally pressing the button when it is not needed in the User preset. 8.9.2.
8.9.4. Select button Program Change 73 • Channel: Select the MIDI channel output for the selected button, between 1 to 16. This can also be set to “User”, which will make the button output to the MIDI channel selected for the MIDI Ch button [p.63]. • Program Number: Select the MIDI Program number the button will send when activated. Click/drag the knob or enter a value between 0 and 127 in the field below.
8.10. Customize the Keyboard KeyLab mkII's keyboard can also be modified using the MIDI Control Center. ♪: Settings related to Part 2 and the Split Point are only shown when Split mode is set to On. Also, any parameters that are set to Part 2 or Both will be ignored from the KeyLab mkII unless Split mode = On. • Part 1 Channel: Select the output MIDI channel for Part 1, between 1 and 16.
8.11. Customize the CV Modulation Input The CV In connector on the rear panel can be customized from the front panel or the MCC. Here are the available options: 8.11.1. Mod CV max voltage Available ranges are between 1 and 10 Volts. Different manufacturers use different voltage standards, so please refer to the documentation for your device to know which maximum voltage range you should select. 8.11.2. Mod CV Mode menu The Mode menu lets you choose between the 2 modes available for the pedal inputs.
8.12. Customize the Pedals ♪: All 5 pedal inputs have the same parameters, so we'll cover them all in this section. The Mode menu lets you choose between the 4 modes available for the pedal inputs. Each mode contains a unique set of parameters: 8.12.1. Pedal Off Disables the selected pedal. This can be used to prevent accidentally changing your sound when the selected pedal is not needed in the User preset. 8.12.2. Pedal Control This mode lets you customize how each pedal responds when used.
8.12.3. Pedal Switched Control This option can be selected to use your pedal as a binary switch. • Option: Choose between Gate and Toggle. Gate activates the pedal only when pressed and deactivates it when released; Toggle activates the pedal when pressed and deactivates it when it is pressed again. • Channel: Select the MIDI channel output for the selected pedal, between 1 to 16. This can also be set to “User”, which will make the pedal output to the MIDI channel selected for the MIDI Ch button [p.
8.13. Customize the Pitch Out Click the CV Out connector on the rear-panel graphic to edit the following settings in the MCC. • Pitch CV Output: There are two standards: Volts per Octave and Hertz per Volt. The choice you make for this parameter will determine which of the next two settings is available for the next parameter. Please refer to the documentation of the hardware instrument you want to control to find out which standard it supports.
8.16. The Device Settings tab The upper right-hand corner of the MCC has a tab labeled Device Settings. This is where you find the Global settings for the KeyLab mkII. There are multiple sections on this page, each with two or more settings. Let’s take a closer look at what each parameter does. 8.16.1. Global Parameter section • Low Power Mode: When this parameter is set to On it disables the power-up light sequence and Vegas mode.
8.16.4. Pads section • Pads Velocity Curve: Determines the velocity curve that is used by the pads. Three settings are available: Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), or Exponential (Exp). • Pads Aftertouch Curve: Determines the aftertouch curve that is used by the pads. Three settings are available: Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), or Exponential (Exp). • Pads Aftertouch Min: Sets the minimum aftertouch value that will be generated by the pads.
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