25-key USB Mobile MIDI Controller User’s Guide
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KeyControl 25 XL ESI INDEX 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Description of KeyControl 25 XL............................................................................................... 5 2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Rear Panel ...............
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing KeyControl 25 XL. KeyControl 25 XL is a compact 25-key keyboard, perfect for live usage on stage and in studios. The new versatile MIDI controller can be used immediately after it has been connected to a sound device or to a computer. You can connect KeyControl 25 XL to your Macintosh or PC via a simple USB connection. No additional power supply is required, no drivers have to be installed.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 2. Description of KeyControl 25 XL 2.1 Front Panel (1) EDIT button, used to assign / change parameters. When the edit functionality is enabled, the LED next to it will be switched on. (2) data buttons (up / down), by default used to move the octave of the keyboard up / down (preset #154 - Octave). The octave position is indicated by the LEDs next to the buttons. (3) SWITCH button, used to switch the controller knobs between R1~R4 and R5~R8 parameters.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 2.2 Rear Panel (1) MIDI OUT, connector for the MIDI out signals. (2) PEDAL connector, an input for a switching or continuous pedal controller that by default controls sustain (preset #64 – sustain). (3) USB connector, connects to your PC or Mac. (4) DC 9V connector, connects to an optional power supply (not included) with 9V and DC current. (5) OFF/ON switch, turns KeyControl 25 XL on or off. 3. Installation 3.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI MIDI connection If you are not using the USB connection to your computer, you can also use the MIDI out port with a standard MIDI cable. This will be connected to the MIDI input of your MIDI interface or soundcard for example. 3.2 Software Installation After KeyControl 25 XL has been connected to your computer, you can immediately start using it. Under Windows, a new MIDI input device called USB Audio Device will be available in all your MIDI compatible applications.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 4.4 Bank Select MSB/LSB The LSB/MSB bank value can be changed by pressing the EDIT button to enter the edit mode, which will be indicated by the LED next to it and then pressing the BANK MSB or BANK LSB key. After that, input the bank number with the numeric keys and press ENTER to confirm. 4.5 Transpose Hold EDIT and use the data up and down buttons to adjust transpose. Adjustment range is +/- 12 semitones.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI by the LED next to it, and after that press DOWNLOAD to start receiving of the data. Now start the transfer / playback of the data from your software. 4.12 All Notes Off Press EDIT button to enter the edit mode, which will be indicated by the LED next to it, and then press the ALL NOTE OFF key to send note off messages on all notes at one time. 4.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 12 Effect Control 1 MSB 0 0-127 13 Effect Control 2 MSB 0 0-127 14-31 Controller 0 0-127 32 Bank Select LSB 0 0-127 33 Modulation LSB 0 0-127 34 Breath LSB 127 0-127 35 Controller 0 0-127 36 Foot Controller LSB 127 0-127 37 Portamento Time LSB 0 0-127 38 Data Entry LSB 0 0-127 39 Channel Volume LSB 127 0-127 40 Balance LSB 64 0-127 41 Controller 0 0-127 42 Panpot LSB 64 0-127 43 Expression LSB 127 0-127 44-63 Controller 0
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 84 Portamento Control 0 0-127 85-90 Controller 0 0-127 91 Reverb 40 0-127 92 Effects 0 0-127 93 Chorus 0 0-127 94 Effects 0 0-127 95 Effects 0 0-127 96 RPN Increment 0 0-127 97 RPN Decrement 0 0-127 98 NRPN LSB 0 0-127 99 NRPN MSB 0 0-127 100 RPN LSB 0 0-127 101 RPN MSB 0 0-127 102-119 Controller 0 0-127 120 All Sound Off 0 0-127 121 Reset All Controllers 0 0-127 122 Local Control 0 0-127 123 All Notes Off 0 0-127
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 138 EQ High Gain（NRPN） 64 0-127 139 EQ Low Frequency（NRPN） 64 0-127 140 EQ High Frequency（NRPN） 64 0-127 141 EG Attack Time（NRPN） 64 0-127 142 EG Decay Time（NRPN） 64 0-127 143 EG Release Time（NRPN） 64 0-127 144 Polyphonic Key Pressure 100 0-127 145 Aftertouch 100 0-127 146 Pitch Bend 64 0-127 147 Master Volume 100 0-127 148 Start（MTC） - - 149 Continue（MTC） - - 150 Stop（MTC） - - 151 Reset（MTC） - - 152 Program 0 0-127 153 Glob
KeyControl 25 XL ESI 7 ON / OFF Certain function On/Off, or pedal polarity positive/negative. 8 don A certain function has been done. 9 Err Operation Error. 10 SEu Parameters have been uploaded. 11 SEd Parameters have been downloaded. 6. General Information Trademarks ESI, KeyControl and KeyControl 25 XL are trademarks of EGOSYS, Inc. and ESI Audiotechnik GmbH. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
KeyControl 25 XL ESI and Directives. The product is designed and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other equipment to operate as intended, and, the product has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended. The product is marketed as ESI KeyControl 25 XL controller keyboard.
