KILLAMIX-MINI COMPACT USB CONTROLLER User Manual Serial numbers N2-0433 onwards (non-click encoders) Suitable for use only with computers running Windows XP / Vista / 7 - Mac OS-X (10.2 onwards) & Linux (kernel 2.
__________________________________________________________________________ FCC STATEMENT FOR KILLAMIX MINI NOTE: 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.
The Killamix-Mini compact USB controller is housed in a sturdy brushed aluminium case with solid aluminium knobs. It is the perfect companion to your laptop, whether you are using a sequencer, DJ-ing or VJ-ing, just plug in the USB cable and go. Despite having only 9 knobs, 9 buttons and a joystick, the Killamix-Mini can in effect be 144 knobs, 144 buttons and a joystick.
The 9 push buttons The push buttons also (by default) send controller messages (CCs) when pushed. The leftmost push button sends CC#10, the next one CC#11 and so on until the rightmost one which sends CC#18. The push buttons send values 127 or 0 on the selected channel. By default they send 127 when pressed only, but can be configured to work in any of three modes: On only (127 when pressed), On/Off (127 when pressed, 0 when released) or toggle (alternate 127 and 0).
CONFIGURING BUTTON OPERATIONAL MODES – available at all times during use Press and hold knob #9 then press knob #8 – then release both. To show that this mode has been entered, ALL the encoder LEDs will light up.
On – two modes are available indicated by the LEDs lit on the ledring above button 2 1 – four pole mode with centre zero (CCs 19,20,21,22) sending analogue values 0 –127 2 – four pole mode switching joystick (CCs 19,20,21,22) only value 127 sent at limits When in 4 pole mode, the centre position is zero, and moving right sends CC#19, up sends CC#20, left sends CC#21 and down sends CC#22.
As single knob presses no longer change MIDI channel – you can change MIDI channels in this mode by using knob 9 plus one of knobs 1-7, this means that you can now only select channels 1 to 7 in this mode. Pressing knobs 9+8 still allows you to set button modes as usual.
BUILT-IN SET-UP AND CALIBRATION ROUTINES – (available only at power-up) Displaying the firmware revision number (buttons 1 & 3) Power the unit on (plug into USB port) whilst holding buttons 1 & 3 pressed down. Allow a couple of seconds for the USB interface to initialise then release the buttons. Buttons 1 & 3 should light up indicating this mode.
Power the unit on (plug into USB port) whilst holding buttons 7 & 9 pressed down. Allow a couple of seconds for the USB interface to initialise then release the buttons. Various buttons will light up depending on the status of various checks made. Ideally buttons 1,2,3,4 & 5 will light up at this stage, indicating that the unit is completely ready to receive a firmware upgrade. See later for what to do if this is not the case.
you should never perform the firmware upgrade operation if your computer is running on battery power. Ensure that the computer is running from the mains supply. If power fails during the final copy operation (after pressing button #9 and before buttons 1 to 8 go out leaving button 9 only lit), then the Killamix Mini will become unusable and will have to be returned to Kenton to have the operating system restored.
Specifications: Encoders: Buttons: Joystick: USB port: MIDI transmit (via USB): MIDI receive (via USB): Connection: Power: Power consumption: Finish: Weight: Dimensions: Supplied accessories: Compliance: 9 – 60 state changes per revolution (30 / 60 / 180 inc/dec per rev) 9 – illuminated X + Y axis continuously variable - spring return to centre Suitable for USB MIDI class compliant drivers – USB 2 / full speed CCs #1 to #23 on any MIDI channel (1 – 16) CCs #1 to #17 on current MIDI channel (1 – 16) Firmwar
WEEE directive: Correct disposal of this product at the end of its working life. (applies to the European Union & other European countries with separate collection systems) The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol affixed to this product indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
