KeyStudio 49i Keyboard-based Music Production System User Guide
Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this User Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 KeyStudio 49i Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents KeyStudio 49i Audio Setup and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Mic and Instrument Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Aux Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 3 Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i: a 49-key full-size, velocity sensitive USB keyboard, digital piano, audio interface, and software package, designed for easy integration with your PC or Macintosh computer. KeyStudio 49i is ideal for a multitude of music creation applications. KeyStudio 49i is a USB keyboard controller and standalone digital piano.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 4 KeyStudio 49i Features 3 Keyboard: Built-in Audio Interface: • 49-key velocity sensitive keyboard • 16-Bit, 44.1KHz, 2-in, 2-out audio interface • on-board piano sound • X LR microphone input, 1/4” instrument input, and stereo RCA inputs.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 5 Minimum System Requirements 5 Standalone Standalone operation refers to using KeyStudio without a computer. An optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required for standalone operation. Bus-Powered In this mode of operation, KeyStudio is connected to a PC or Mac with a USB cable. When using the KeyStudio 49i with your computer, your computer system must meet the following minimum specifications.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 6 Controls and Connectors 6 Top Panel Diagram È Ç n £ä ££ £Ó £Î x { Î Ó £ Top Panel Descriptions 1. Modulation Wheel (Modulation): This is an assignable controller with a default of controlling vibrato or tremolo effects assigned to the instrument you are currently playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic keyboards to give the performer options such as adding vibrato, just like players of acoustic instruments do.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 7 5. Edit Mode Button (Edit Mode): When this button is pressed, the keyboard will enter “Edit Mode.” While in Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard no longer send MIDI notes, and instead are used to select advanced functions and enter data. See the “Advanced Features in Edit Mode” section for more information on this topic. 6. Master Volume Fader (Master Vol.): The Master Volume fader controls the main audio volume output. 7. Microphone Gain Knob (Mic.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 8 Rear Panel Descriptions: £{ £x £È £Ç £n £ Óä Ó£ ÓÓ ÓÎ 14. 1/4” Audio Outputs (Output R—L (Mono)): These are unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) audio outputs for the piano sound, signal from all inputs, and audio signal coming from your computer. If you are connecting to a mono (1 channel) device or amplifier, use the left 1/4” output. 15. Auxiliary RCA Inputs (Aux Input R—L): These inputs mix with the XLR and 1/4” inputs, and also send their signal to the audio outputs.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 9 Hardware Connections 7 Audio Inputs A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input located on the rear panel, and an instrument such as a guitar or bass can be connected to the 1/4” input jack, also located on the rear panel. Each of these two inputs has an independent preamp featuring a dedicated gain control knob, and level and clip LEDs. Two analog RCA inputs are also located on the back panel.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 10 KeyStudio 49i Windows Driver Installation 9 NOTE: If you are installing the drivers for KeyStudio 49i on your Windows XP or Windows Vista computer, disconnect your KeyStudio until you are instructed to connect it. To install the Windows drivers for KeyStudio 49i: 1. Insert the M-Audio KeyStudio 49i CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The computer will automatically display the interactive install screen.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 11 KeyStudio 49i Macintosh Driver Installation 10 M-Audio driver installation is not required in order to use KeyStudio 49i with the GM Module software on your Macintosh OS X computer. These drivers are however, required for Pro Tools M-Powered use. NOTE: Disconnect your KeyStudio 49i keyboard from your computer until the appropriate driver files have been copied to your hard drive. Be sure to leave your KeyStudio 49i disconnected until instructed to connect it below. 1.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 12 KeyStudio 49i and the M-Audio GM Module Software The M-Audio GM Module User Interface 11 Note: Installation instructions for the M-Audio GM Module software can be found in the printed Quick Start Guide included with your KeyStudio 49i. The GM Module software requires the KeyStudio 49i hardware to be connected. Additionally, Windows users will need to install the KeyStudio 49i drivers for the GM Module software to launch.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 13 16 Channels It is no coincidence that M-Audio GM Module has 16 channels. The definition of the MIDI standard specifies 16 MIDI channels for every MIDI connection. This means that up to 16 independent data streams (carrying Note On/Off messages etc.) can be transmitted at the same time. M-Audio GM Module makes use of all of them and can simultaneously play a different instrument on each of its 16 synthesizer channels.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 14 GM Module Standalone Operation with KeyStudio 49i When configured for standalone use, the KeyStudio keyboard is connected to the computer, and the GM Module software is launched independently of any recording application. With this setup, the software automatically receives MIDI messages from your KeyStudio USB keyboard. All sounds generated by the GM Module software will automatically be routed to the two 1/4” audio outputs on the KeyStudio 49i keyboard.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 15 Using the M-Audio GM Module as a Plug-in M-Audio GM Module works as a plug-in with many applications such as Pro Tools (RTAS), Cubase (VST) as well as Logic and GarageBand (Audio Units). When running the GM Module software as a plug-in, your host application’s MIDI input settings determine the MIDI information received by GM Module. Some host applications can only address the first of the 16 channels when using GM Module as a plug-in.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 16 Channel Specific Settings The M-Audio GM Module has 16 individual channels that correspond to the 16 channels defined in the MIDI specification. All 16 channels of GM Module can simultaneously produce sounds. Each of these channels can be set to a different instrument and has its own Volume, Pan, Tone, Category/Instrument, Chorus, Reverb, Mute and Solo controls. The displayed controls always only affect the selected channel.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 17 Category The M-Audio GM Module arranges its sounds into the General MIDI standard categories. Clicking this field produces a dropdown menu of all categories. Appendix A shows a list of all available categories and the contained instruments. Note: Although selecting a new Category changes the display of the Instrument control, it is necessary to select a sound from the Instrument control to load it.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 18 Getting Started with MIDI Music Creation Software 12 If you are new to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), you may initially find it challenging to understand how KeyStudio interacts with the computer. You will find that using a computer-based sound source and recording system allows for access to an extremely large array of high quality sounds, a large graphic user interface, and freedom to work with many music creation applications.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 19 The KeyStudio 49i Software Audio Control Panel (Windows Only) 13 When the KeyStudio 49i audio drivers are installed, the Control Panel software is also installed onto your computer system. The Control Panel gives you access to certain audio hardware parameters and status readouts. The M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Control Panel icon appears on the task bar (located close to the “clock”), and is also accessible from the Windows Control Panel.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 20 KeyStudio 49i Audio Setup and Controls Using the Mic and Instrument Inputs 14 Channel 1 of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i is a high gain, low noise microphone preamp. It is a low impedance input with an XLR connector for a dynamic microphone. Channel 2 contains a high impedance instrument preamp, designed to add gain to an electric guitar or bass, or even a high impedance microphone.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 21 Using Direct Monitoring When a microphone or instrument is plugged into the inputs of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i, its signal needs to be converted to a digital signal, which then gets sent to the computer via the USB cable. From there, it gets sent to your music software and gets processed, then turns around and comes back to the audio outputs. Even though KeyStudio uses the latest hardware and software technology, it might take a few fractions of a second to make this trip.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 22 Sample Operating Scenarios The following diagrams illustrate two scenarios, intended as examples of how M-Audio KeyStudio 49i might be used.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 23 Advanced MIDI Features in Edit Mode 15 The button to the left of the keys labeled “Edit Mode” is used to access additional advanced functions of the keyboard. When this button is pressed, the keyboard will enter Edit mode and the keys on the keyboard can be used to select functions and enter data. The light above the Edit Mode button indicates whether or not the keyboard is in Edit mode.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 24 To select an alternate function: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key that represents the function you want to assign to the Octave buttons. KeyStudio will exit Edit mode as soon as you push one of these keys. NOTE: Some of the functions the Octave buttons can be used for cannot send out a value less than zero. When used to control these functions, both lights above the buttons will remain off, regardless of the current setting of that function.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 25 To change the Transposition using the Transpose “+” and “-“ Keys in Edit mode: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above D4 (D#4), representing “Transpose +,” to shift the keyboard up by one semitone. 3. Press the black key above C3 (C#3), representing “Transpose -,” to shift the keyboard down by one semitone. 4. Press C5 representing “ENTER,” or press the Edit Mode button to exit Edit mode. 3.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 26 B) Quick Select Program Change 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above F4 (F#4), representing “Program.” 3. Press keys D4, then B3, then C5. This enters the combination: “4,” “2,” “ENTER.” Now the keyboard is set to play the GM Module cello sound 42 (from the General MIDI Instruments standard list). The full list of General MIDI program numbers is given in Appendix A at the end of this manual.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 27 Additional Edit mode black key functions include: MIDI Out Mode Key he MIDI Out Mode key (G#2) determines what data is sent to the external MIDI Out port. Pressing this key in Edit mode will T toggle between two options: 1) MIDI coming from the computer via USB is sent to the external MIDI Out port. 2) MIDI from the Keyboard is sent to the USB and external MIDI Out ports.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 28 Panic eyStudio has been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible. However, sometimes K things can go wrong. There is a useful “Panic” function on KeyStudio 49i to counter this. I f one or more of the loaded sound patches doesn’t sound as expected, it may mean that a MIDI CC has applied an undesired effect or other type of sound modulation to that voice.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 29 Knob Assign Key s with the Modulation wheel, the Piano Volume knob can also be assigned to any of 132 controllers (0-131) shown at the A back of this manual in Appendix C. To assign the Piano Volume knob to a certain MIDI parameter: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above A3 (A#3), representing “Knob Assign.” 3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3 – B4 to enter the number of the controller value you want to assign to the Volume slider.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 30 MIDI Messages In-Depth 17 Program & Bank Changes When the MIDI standard was first established, it enabled the user to access only 128 different sounds using program change messages (0-127). As MIDI devices grew to be more sophisticated and contain more sounds, bank change messages were included in an updated MIDI specification to allow for more than 128 sounds to be accessed.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 31 You will find many MIDI devices respond to program change commands and many are organized according to the GM listing. In General MIDI devices, different sounds are organized in the same way from device to device. Piano sounds are in their particular place, string sounds are in their place, drum sounds are in their place, and so on.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 32 Troubleshooting 18 KeyStudio 49i is a quality, versatile MIDI controller that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions. In the event that you experience difficulty with your KeyStudio, this section covers some common issues and tips to help remedy problems. Problem 1: My KeyStudio keyboard suddenly stopped working after having performed fine since installation.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 33 Problem 6: My synthesizer always recalls the sound next to the program number that I have sent to it from KeyStudio. For example, if I send a program change with the number 40 (Violin), my software loads sound number 41 (Viola). Solution 6: Some General MIDI modules count their sound patches from 1 – 128 instead of 0-127. Both methods are common.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 34 Technical Info 19 Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 35 Appendices - Useful MIDI Data 20 Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments Piano Bass Reed Synthth Effects 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 32 Acoustic Bass 64 Soprano Sax 96 SFX Rain 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 33 Electric Fingered Bass 65 Alto Sax 97 SFX Soundtrack 2 Electric Grand Piano 34 Electric Picked Bass 66 Tenor Sax 98 SFX Crystal 3 Honky Tonk Piano 35 Fretless Bass 67 Baritone Sax 99 SFX Atmosphere 4 Electric Piano 1 36 Slap Bass 1 68 Oboe 100 SFX Brightnes
KeyStudio 49i User Guide Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map Key# Drum Sound Key# Drum Sound 35 Acoustic Bass Drum 59 Ride Cymbal 2 36 Bass Drum 1 60 Hi Bongo 37 Side Stick 61 Low Bongo 38 Acoustic Snare 62 Mute Hi Conga 39 Hand Clap 63 Open Hi Conga 40 Electric Snare 64 Low Conga 41 Low Floor Tom 65 High Timbale 42 Closed Hi-Hat 66 Low Timbale 43 High Floor Tom 67 High Agogo 44 Pedal Hi-Hat 68 Low Agogo 45 Low Tom 69 Cabasa 46 Open Hi-Hat 70 Maracas 47 Low
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide Appendix C - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC’s) 00 Bank Select 40 Balance LSB 80 Gen Purpose 5 Channel Mode Messages: 01 Modulation 41 Controller 41 81 Gen Purpose 6 120 All Sound off 02 Breath Control 42 Pan LSB 82 Gen Purpose 7 121 Reset All Controllers 03 Controller 3 43 Expression LSB 83 Gen Purpose 8 122 Local Control 04 Foot Control 44 Controller 44 84 Portamento Control 123 All Notes Off 05 Portamento Time 45 Controller 45 85 Controller 85
| KeyStudio 49i User Guide 38 Appendix D - Additional RPN Messages You may have noticed that although we have stated there are 128 MIDI controller messages (0 – 127), Appendix C shows 132 assignable controller messages. This is because messages 128 – 131 are a different type of MIDI message, defined in the MIDI Specification as RPN messages. M-Audio has created four messages that are sent like MIDI CC’s, but actually transmit a series of RPN messages.
KeyStudio 49i User Guide | 39 Technical Specifications 44.1 kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated Mic Inputs Input Impedance 4.4k Ohms Maximum Input Level at minimum gain -2.2 dBu (0.6 Vrms), balanced SNR -96 dB, A-weighted Dynamic Range 96 dB, A-weighted THD+N 0.004 % (-88 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.
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