61-key Professional Performance Instrument 49-key Professional Performance Instrument User’s Guide 1
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Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 What is included? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Start Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Standalone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Control and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Digital Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 E-MU Keys Program Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU LONGboard 61 or SHORTboard 49. You’ve just purchased an outstanding MIDI controller keyboard united with a 16-part multitimbral, 128-voice professional samplebased instrument and a custom 64MB sound set. LONGboard 61 or SHORTboard 49 are professional USB/MIDI instrument with unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in portable 49 key, and 61 key packages.
Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch 128-voice polyphony 16-part multitimbral synthesizer 64 MB sound bank with 64 custom E-MU Keys programs and 128 General MIDI (GM) compatible programs Built-in wireless E-MU PIPEline transmitter Synthesizer controller knobs (double as MIDI controllers) Reverb and Chorus effects User-definable split keyboard (for playing two sounds at once) Pitch and Mod Wheels Octave transpose buttons MIDI Input and Output jacks (the MIDI jacks
Start Playing Your keyboard has been designed to be easy to use. Simply connect the power supply, connect headphones or your mixer/sound system, turn it on and start playing. 5VDC Adapter Two sets of stereo headphones can be connected. Power Switch Power to the keyboard is controlled using a three-position slide switch.
Powering Up Standalone Operation The keyboard can be powered using any of the following methods: • • • • Via USB when connected to a computer The included 5V @ 500mA power supply With a USB type power supply (not included) (6) D-size batteries USB Powered Operation The keyboard can receive power through the USB cable when connected to a PC or Mac. The USB connection can also transmit and receive MIDI data to and from the computer. Audio is not transmitted or received over USB.
Basic Hardware Connections Mac or PC 5VDC Adapter USB Cable (Use if not connected to computer via USB) (carrys MIDI data & power) CH1 CH2 OFF CH3 SUSTAIN SWITCH USB CONNECT CHANNEL SELECT MIDI OUT MIDI IN VOLUME PEDAL RIGHT OUT LEFT OUT DC IN 5V DC 5V USB OFF BATTERY POWER K Rear Panel • Connect the audio outputs to an audio mixer or integrated amp and speakers (such as your home stereo). • The USB cable carries MIDI data and power.
MIDI Routing LONGboard and SHORTboard automatically switch their MIDI connections when a computer is connected to the USB port. With a computer connected there are two MIDI ports (USB Audio Devices 1 & 2 ) available on your computer. The keyboard connects to Port 1 Out and the internal sound engine. Port 1 In from the computer can also control the internal sound engine. Port 2 (USB Audio Device 2) connects directly to the MIDI input and output jacks functioning as a computer MIDI interface.
MIDI Path when a Computer is NOT Connected With no computer connected to USB, the keyboard connects to MIDI Out and the internal sound engine. MIDI In connects to the internal sound engine.
Wireless Audio Connection with E-MU PIPEline LONGboard and SHORTboard have a built-in wireless audio transmitter compatible with the E-MU PIPEline wireless stereo audio transmitter/ receiver system. The keyboard’s transmitter operates in “paired” mode by default. Paired mode allows you to link your keyboard with one (and only one) PIPEline. Here’s how to link your keyboard to a PIPEline in Paired mode. Paired and Broadcast modes will be described later.
2. Set the B/P switch to the (+) position (Paired mode). 3. Set the R/T switch to the (-) position (Receive). 4. Set the D/A switch to the (+) position (Analog). (LONGboard and SHORTboard don’t support digital mode.) Link Procedure On the Rear Panel of your Keyboard 5. Press the Connect button. On the PIPEline 6. Press the Link/Connect button. The white LED will stop flashing when connected. 7. Play the keyboard.
Linking in Broadcasting Mode Here’s how to link your Keyboard to one or more PIPElines in Broadcasting mode. 1. Turn on your Keyboard. Turn on your PIPEline(s), the white LED will blink. Setup Procedure Connect the Audio • Set up the PIPEline audio outputs to headphones; an audio mixer; or integrated amp and speakers. On the Rear Panel of your Keyboard • Use the Channel Select Knob to set the Channel Number. On each PIPEline 2. Set the CH switch to Ch1, Ch2, or Ch3 to match the Keyboard Channel Selector.
Setting Up Your Computer for MIDI The USB cable functions as a bidirectional MIDI cable, allowing you to record and playback your performance using MIDI sequencing software (not included). MIDI is a protocol consisting of data messages that are used to control synthesizers, sound modules, keyboards, or software “virtual instruments.” MIDI messages contain instructions such as what note to play, when to play it, and which sound to play.
Front Panel Controls Press & Hold to Select Different Groups Group 4 Piano Strings Group 3 Group 2 Pulse Piano Solina Strings TB 303/Rhodes Honky Tonk Brass Section Synth Bass/Lead Brite Piano Sax Section Slap/Horns String Section Synthestring Group 1 Row Select GM Press & Hold to Select General MIDI Bank (Bank 0) Column Select KEYS Press & Hold to Select E-MU Keys Bank (Bank 7) Program Selection Each Program contains a different sound.
Bank 7, Group 2 Programs Press and hold Group 2 button (when in E-MU Keys Bank) Wurly & CP Wurly & Solina B3 888 3rd & All Out TB303 & Clavinet SEM OB, Juno & B3 SEM, Moog & OBX All Saws & Squares CP-70 & Rhodes Dyno Piano & OB B3 Jazz DX All Saws Mega Synth OB & Saws Prophet PWM Pulse Keys CP-70 & Strings DX & Rhodes B3 All Out Clavinet & Pulse Juno & Rogue Rogue & OBX Fat Mini Multi Bass CP, Strings & Dyno Dyno & Strings B3 888 2nd & Rhodes Clavinet 1&2 Matrix & Solina Solina
General MIDI, Group 3 Programs Press and hold Group 3 button while in General MIDI Bank.
Program MIDI Velocity Change Channel Curve System Select Data Slider & Numeric Display This control is used to enter values while editing and as a performance controller while playing. You can change the function of this control by changing the CC Assign number. Octave Buttons The octave buttons transpose the keyboard up or down one octave. When the transpose buttons are pressed, the octave transpose amount appears in the numeric display, i.e. -2.
Single/Split/Layer Button The keyboard can be “split” at any note to play one program on the lower section and a completely different programs on the upper section. Two sounds can also be “layered” over the entire keyboard. ►►To Set the Keyboard Split Point: Press and Hold the Split button and press a keyboard key to split the keyboard at a specific key. ►►Split Mode: Press the Split button again to switch between upper and lower sections or both (Layer mode).
Synthesizer Controls These four controls allow you to modify the selected program. Turning a knob sets the parameter to the current knob position. Select the program again to restore the original setting. Cutoff - Controls the low pass filter cutoff frequency. Turning the control up allows more high frequencies to pass. Turning the control down reduces high frequencies. Resonance - Resonance or “Q” boosts the frequencies around the cutoff frequency.
Saving Your Control Settings The settings of the six control knobs can be saved with the program allowing you to customize the sound set. Note: Only programs in the KEYS bank can be saved with modifications. General MIDI programs cannot be saved. 1. Set the controls the way you want them. 2. Press and hold the Select button, then press the Column button of the current program. Sto appears in the display indicating that your custom settings have been stored with the program.
System Menu MIDI CC - Allows you to assign MIDI Continuous Controller numbers to the data slider so it can be used as a performance control. After selecting a CC channel, the slider will send data to the internal synthesizer as well as sending MIDI CC data messages to an external MIDI synth or computer application. You can control these internal synthesizer parameters using the data slider. Parameter MIDI Controller No.
Velo Curve Selects 1 of the 8 velocity curves to customize the feel of the keyboard. When playing a velocity-sensitive sound (such as a piano), select a curve that provides the most natural response to your playing style. The selected velocity curve modifies the MIDI velocity data from the keyboard to MIDI Out and the internal sound engine. It does NOT modify incoming MIDI data.
Rear Panel Control and Power SUSTAIN SWITCH VOLUME PEDAL RIGHT OUT LEFT OUT DC IN 5V DC 5V USB OFF BATTERY POWER K DC Power Input Connect the supplied 5VDC @500mA power supply to this connector. You don’t need to use the 5VDC supply if the keyboard is connected via USB to your computer, or if running on battery power. Power Switch Power to the keyboard is controlled using a three-position slide switch.
Sustain Footswitch This jack accepts an on/off type footswitch to sustain held keys. Either a normally-open or normally-closed momentary footswitch can be used, as the polarity is automatically sensed on power-up. Control Footpedal This jack accepts a continuously variable footpedal to control the output volume. Most types of variable footpedals with a stereo plug can be used. (Please refer to the wiring diagram shown below.
Digital Connections CH1 CH2 OFF CH3 USB CONNECT CHANNEL SELECT MIDI OUT MIDI IN PIPEline Link Button & Channel Selector These controls are used with the PIPEline wireless transceiver system. The keyboard functions a transmitter only. Setup: Set the channel number to match the channel set on the PIPEline receiver, then press the Link button. The Link button will flash until the two units are “paired.” The LED will now remain lit. See the Wireless Audio Connection instructions.
Windows XP and Vista LONGboard and SHORTboard are class-compliant devices and Windows will automatically detect and recognize them the first time you plug in the USB cable and turn the unit on. The keyboard will be listed as “USB Audio Device” in the Windows XP Control Panel, Sounds & Audio Devices, Audio, MIDI Music Playback. The MIDI interface section of the keyboard will be listed as “USB Audio Device [2].
3. Click the Add Device button. A new external device icon like the one shown at right appears. 4. Double-click on the new external device if you want to set the MIDI Keyboard Properties. You have the option to name and change the icon for the device. Click Apply, then click the Close button to close the Properties window. 5. Connect the new external device to your MIDI Interface by dragging between the input and output connectors.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem: Sustain pedal operation is reversed (the notes sustain when the pedal isn’t pressed and stop sustaining when the pedal is pressed). Solution: The sustain pedal polarity is sensed on power-up. Don’t press the sustain pedal during power-up or the sustain pedal operation may be reversed. Problem: Interference from computer networking gear when using the PIPEline receiver. Solution: Try using a different channel on the keyboard and PIPEline.
Problem: The keyboard is connected to my computer with the USB cable, but I cannot locate the LONGboard or SHORTboard USB keyboard in my software’s MIDI devices dialog box. Solution: In Windows XP, your keyboard appears as a “USB Audio Device.” Select “USB Audio Device” as your audio and MIDI input and output device. We recommend going to www.emu.com to get our low latency E-MU MIDI drivers. This will enable the keyboard to be exposed in multiple applications at the same time.
E-MU Keys Program Chart 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 30 Grand Piano Rhodes Electric Piano B3 2nd Perc Clavinet 1 Prophet 10 String Section Mini Moog Synthestring Brite Piano DX Rhodes B3 Full Clavinet 2 Matrix Synth Sax Section Moog Rogue Slap/Horns Honky Tonk Dyno Rhodes B3 Jazz CP-70 Juno 60 Brass Section OB Juno Synth Bass/Lead Piano Strings Wurlitzer EP B3 3rd Perc Pulse Piano OB-Xa Solina Strings SEM Moog TB 303/Rhodes 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
General MIDI Program Chart Piano 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 3 Honky Tonk E.Piano 1 E.
Reed 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Oboe English Horn Bassoon Clarinet Pipe 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Square Wave Saw Wave Synth Calliope Chiffer Lead Charang Solo Vox 5th Saw Wave Bass & Lead Synth Pad 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 32 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 Ice Rain Soundtrack Crystal Atmosphere Brightness Goblin Echo Drops Star Theme Ethnic Piccolo Flute Recorder Pan Flute Bottle Chiff Shakuhachi Whistle Ocarina Synth Lead 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Synth Effects
General MIDI - Channel 10 Percussion Select MIDI channel 10 from either bank. There are 8 GM Drum Kits. Program Drum Kit Program Drum Kit 1 Standard Kit 26 TR-808 Set 9 Room Set 33 Jazz Set 17 Power Set 41 Brush Set 25 Electronic Set 49 Orchestra Set ►►To Select a Specific Drum Kit: 1. Use the Select button to select MIDI Chn. 2. Use the data slider to select MIDI channel 10. 3.
General MIDI Drum Map (Applicable to Kits 1, 9, 17, 25, 26, 33) Key No. 34 Sound Key No.
Specifications General • Audio Channels: 128 • Data Encoding: 16-bit linear • Sample Playback Rate: 44.1kHz Connectivity • Audio Line Out: Left & Right 1/4” jacks • Headphone Output: (2) stereo 1/4” jacks • Footswitch • Controller Pedal Input • MIDI In, MIDI Out • USB-1 Port Power Requirements • Supply Voltage: 5VDC +/- 5% • Current: 1 Ampere • Power: 5 Watts PIPEline Radio Frequency (RF) • Operating RF range: 2400 - 2483.
Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read the warranty available with your product. • • • • • • Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product. Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents.
Regulatory Information Notice for the USA FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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