Sono 88 English User Guide
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide Introduction . . | 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ProKeys Sono 88 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Keyboard: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide The ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono 88 is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive 88-key digital piano, USB-compatible MIDI controller, and an audio interface in one convenient package. Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono and record, edit and produce your performance via your computer utilizing the included recording software.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 4 ProKeys Sono 88 Features Keyboard: 88 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys high-quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Strings, Choir) Built-in Audio Interface: 16-Bit, 44.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 5 Minimum Requirements Standalone Operation Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer. To do this, an optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply or USB-type power supply is required. More information on available power supplies can be found at www.m-audio.com. Bus-Powered Operation In bus-powered mode, ProKeys Sono is connected to a PC or Mac with a USB cable and receives power through the USB connection.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 6 Controls and Connectors Top Panel Diagram 7 8 9 10 6 11 12 13 14 15 5 4 3 2 1 16 Top Panel Descriptions 1. Modulation Wheel (Modulation): This wheel is used to add expressivity to your performance by changing the intensity of certain effects. The Modulation wheel usually controls vibrato (change in intonation) or tremolo (change in volume) of your selected sound. The MIDI data range of this wheel is 0 to 127, with 0 being the note-unchanged position (i.e.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 7 8. Instrument Gain Knob (Inst. Gain): This knob controls the gain level of the Instrument input. The signal (green) LED illuminates when signal is present at the instrument input (i.e., incoming audio signal is greater than -20dB). The peak (red) LED illuminates when incoming audio signal is clipping (distorting) and indicates that the Instrument Gain knob should be turned down. 9.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 8 Rear Panel Descriptions: 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17. 1/4” Main Outputs (Output R—L/Mono): Connect these unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) main outputs to your mixer, powered speakers, or amplifier. These jacks output a mixed signal consisting of the ProKeys Sono internal piano sounds, signal from all of the keyboard’s inputs (mic, instrument, and auxiliary), and audio signal coming from your computer.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 9 Hardware Connections Audio Inputs A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input on the rear panel of the keyboard, while an instrument such as a guitar or bass can be connected to the 1/4” input jack next to the XLR input. Each of these two inputs has an independent preamp with its own gain control knob, and signal/clip LEDs. Two RCA Auxiliary inputs are also located on the back panel.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 10 Example Operating Scenarios The following diagrams illustrate two scenarios in which ProKeys Sono is connected to external hardware. Guitar Mic ProKeys Sono (back) Output R L\Mono Aux Input R L Instrument Microphone Sustain MIDI Out 9V DC USB Powered Monitors Computer CD Player Example Setup #1 Example Setup #1 shows M-Audio ProKeys Sono with a microphone connected to the Microphone input, and an electric guitar plugged into the Instrument input.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 11 MIDI Out ProKeys Sono (back) Output R L\Mono Aux Input R L Instrument Microphone Sustain MIDI Out 9V DC USB Powered Monitors Computer Example Setup #2 Example Setup #2 shows a drum machine plugged into the Aux inputs, and the ProKeys Sono main outputs plugged into a pair of powered speakers.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 12 ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer. To do this, an optional USB-type power supply or 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required. NOTE: While ProKeys Sono can receive power from two different power sources, the device only requires one power source to operate.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 13 Using MIDI in Layer Mode Layer mode can also be used in conjunction with externally connected MIDI devices.5 When Layer mode is engaged, ProKeys Sono will continue to send MIDI messages on MIDI channel one, but will also transmit the same MIDI notes on channel two for the second layered voice. Configure your external synthesizer to receive MIDI information on MIDI channels one and two and make sure the two channels are routed to different instrument sounds.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 14 ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Microphone Preamplifier and Mixer Guitar Mic ProKeys Sono (back) Output R L\Mono Aux Input R L Instrument Microphone Sustain MIDI Out 9V DC MIDI Out Powered Monitors AC Adapter ProKeys Sono can function as the centerpiece of a simple live performance setup. Connect a Microphone and an Instrument (such as an electric guitar or bass) to ProKeys Sono and use the Microphone and Instrument gain knobs to set the input levels.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 15 Basic ProKeys Sono Setup in Windows Information on Windows driver installation can be found in the included printed Quick Start Guide. Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 16 ProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS X Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software. However, M-Audio drivers need to be installed if you are planning to use ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered music production software. ➜ I MPORTANT: Disconnect ProKeys Sono from your computer until the appropriate driver files have been copied to your hard drive.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 17 Using ProKeys Sono with a Computer ProKeys Sono provides an array of features, and a multitude of possibilities when used in conjunction with recording software on your computer. As described earlier in this guide, ProKeys Sono combines the functionality of several devices in one single product. These features can interface with computer software in many different ways.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 18 Recording from a Microphone to an Audio Track 12:02:101 Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Audio Out Mic USB 30 Audio Out Instr USB Audio Out Aux Stereo Audio Out Virtual Inst MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 Voices MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 MIDI Output MIDI Active Recording Software USB ProKeys Sono 88 Microphone USB Powered Monitors In this scenario, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface to record a microphone:
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 19 Recording an Instrument to an Audio Track 12:02:101 Song1 Add A Track 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Audio Out Instr Audio Out USB 2 Audio Out Aux Stereo USB Audio Out Virtual Inst MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 Voices MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 MIDI Output MIDI Active Recording Software USB ProKeys Sono 88 Instrument USB Powered Monitors Like the previous scenario, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 20 Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track 12:02:101 Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Mic Audio Out Instr Audio Out Audio Out Aux Stereo USB 30 Audio Out Virtual Inst USB MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 Voices MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 MIDI Output MIDI Active Recording Software USB RCA ProKeys Sono 88 Sound Module or CD Player USB Powered Monitors Once again, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 21 MIDI Tracks: MIDI tracks allow you to record the notes you play on the ProKeys Sono keyboard as MIDI data. The benefit of using MIDI tracks is that nearly every aspect of each recorded note can easily be changed. For example, you can change the pitch, duration or even the instrument sound after a recording has been made. However, you always need to have a MIDI instrument available in order to play back MIDI tracks.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 22 Recording MIDI and triggering the internal sounds of ProKeys Sono Note: Most MIDI recording applications allow incoming MIDI signals to be recorded and simultaneously passed through to externally connected MIDI devices. If your software is configured to do this and you are working with the built-in voices of ProKeys Sono, sounds will be triggered in real-time through the recording software.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 23 Recording MIDI and triggering sounds on an external sound module 12:02:101 Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Mic Audio Out Instr Audio Out Audio Out Aux Stereo Audio Out Virtual Inst MIDI Active MIDI Sono 88 Voices MIDI Active Sono 88 MIDI Output MIDI MIDI via USB 30 MIDI Active “ProKeys Sono MIDI Out” port Recording Software MIDI via USB MIDI RCA MIDI via USB ProKeys Sono 88 Powered Monitors “MIDI Out” function togg
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 24 ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and Controls Using the Microphone and Instrument Inputs To record the microphone and instrument inputs of ProKeys Sono into your audio application: 1. Select “ProKeys Sono 88” or “USB Audio Interface” 10 as an audio input device within your application’s setup menu. Please see your audio application’s documentation to learn how to do this. 2.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 25 Using the Aux Inputs M-Audio ProKeys Sono has a pair of line-level inputs labeled “Aux Input.” These RCA inputs are designed to accept signals from any sound source with line-level outputs (such as a synthesizer, drum machine, or CD player). Using music software, you can record audio into your computer from any sources with line-level outputs (such as CD players, drum machines, etc.).
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 26 In a typical Direct Monitor scenario, plug your microphone into the Microphone input and guitar into the Instrument input on the rear panel. Configure a mono track to record from input channel one, and a second mono track to record from input channel two. Arm (record enable) both mono tracks in your audio software and set their recording levels using the gain controls on ProKeys Sono. Next, set the Direct Monitor Level and you are ready to record.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 27 The ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel (Windows Only) The M-Audio ProKeys Sono Control Panel gives you access to certain audio hardware parameters and status displays. When the ProKeys Sono drivers are installed, the Control Panel software is also installed onto your system. The ProKeys Sono Control Panel icon ( ) appears in both the system tray (near the clock) and Windows Control Panel.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 28 Routing MIDI Data to and from your Computer If you are new to MIDI, it may be challenging to understand how your computer and ProKeys Sono “talk” to each other using MIDI as the communication protocol. The fundamental principle to understand is that MIDI is a control protocol—a MIDI connection allows instructions to be exchanged between two devices (such as your ProKeys Sono and your computer), rather than actual audio signals (i.e. sounds).
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 29 Routing MIDI Signals to your Software Most recording applications require you to select the MIDI input device that you wish to use. To do this, navigate to the appropriate MIDI setup menu within your music software and select “ProKeys Sono”11 as the MIDI input device. The exact name and location of the MIDI setup menu varies among different sequencing applications but it is often found under the “setup” or “preferences” menu.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 30 Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode The button to the left of the keys, labeled “Edit Mode,” is used to access additional functions of the keyboard. When this button is pressed, the keyboard enters Edit mode and the LED above the Edit mode button illuminates. If this button is pressed again, the keyboard exits Edit mode (the Edit mode button LED turns off) and regular operation is resumed.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 31 USB Record Key This setting determines whether or not the internal ProKeys Sono voices will be sent to the computer for recording, along with signals from all audio inputs. By default, audio recordings made using ProKeys Sono will include the internal instrument sounds, if any of its sounds are playing during the recording process.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 32 Data Button Assignment Options: 1. Transpose (Default Data Key Assignment) In many cases it is useful to increase or decrease the transmitted pitch by a small number of semitones. For example, you may be playing a song with a singer and the singer is having trouble hitting the high notes. In this case, you can try reducing the pitch by one or more semitones. This is achieved using a function called “Transpose.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 33 4. Program Change Program change MIDI messages can be used to select any of the 128 built-in MIDI instrument sounds on ProKeys Sono, or to select sounds on external MIDI synthesizers or sound modules connected to the MIDI output jack. NOTE: When ProKeys Sono is set to Local On, program change messages are always sent to the MIDI Out jack and the internal sound engine. Program change messages can be sent to just the MIDI Out jack if the keyboard is set to Local Off.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 34 Wheel Assignment It is possible to assign different MIDI controller numbers to the Modulation wheel. These parameters are called MIDI continuous controllers (MIDI CC). There are 128 MIDI continuous controllers (0-127, counting from and including zero) plus an additional 4 proprietary M-Audio controller numbers for a total of 132 assignable parameters (counting from and including zero to 131).
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 35 Pedal Assignment The Sustain pedal can be assigned to send standard MIDI CCs up to 127 and extended custom messages from 128 to 131. The default for the Sustain pedal is sending MIDI Controller message 64. Use the G#5 key in Edit mode to change the MIDI CC assignment for the Sustain Pedal. To assign a MIDI controller message to the Sustain Pedal jack: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press the black key above G5 (G#5), representing “Pedal Assign.” 3.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 36 Restoring Default Assignments The Default key is used to selectively reset controller assignments. To reset a specific controller assignment, be sure you are in Edit mode. Press the key for the parameter you would like to reset (Knob Assign, Pedal Assign, or Wheel Assign), and then press the Default key (F5). When the Default key is pressed, the parameter is reset to its default value, and Performance mode resumes.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 37 CHANNEL: To change the MIDI transmission channel using the Channel Keys in Edit mode: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press one of the 16 Channel keys from D3 to E5, whichever one represents the channel you need. ProKeys Sono will exit Edit mode as soon as a Channel key has been pressed. NOTE: In accordance with the General MIDI specification, channel 10 is reserved for drum sounds. To send data on channel 10: 1. Press the Edit Mode button, 2.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 38 Panic ProKeys Sono has been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible. However, sometimes things can go wrong and you may experience “stuck” notes (i.e., notes that sustain indefinitely) or unexpected changes in your sounds due to errant MIDI CC commands being issued. ProKeys Sono includes a “Panic” function to counter this. This function sends “Reset All Controllers” and “All Notes OFF” messages on all MIDI channels.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 39 MIDI Messages In-Depth 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.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 40 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.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 41 Troubleshooting ProKeys Sono is a high-quality digital piano that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions to ensure trouble-free performance. In the event that you do experience difficulty with your ProKeys Sono, this section provides tips to help resolve some basic issues that you may encounter. Problem: My ProKeys Sono keyboard suddenly stopped working after having performed fine since installation.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 42 Problem: When I press the keys or use any of the MIDI controls (wheel, knob, data buttons, etc.), no data is being transmitted from the MIDI output jack. Solution: This may be the result of the ProKeys Sono MIDI Out mode being set to USB. The MIDI Out jack can be configured to accept MIDI data from either the ProKeys Sono keyboard or from the computer via the USB connection.
| ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide Appendices - Useful MIDI Data Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments Piano 0 Acoustic Grand Piano Bass Reed Synth Effects 32 Acoustic Bass 64 Soprano Sax 96 SFX Rain 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 15 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 15 36 Slap Bass 1 68 Oboe 100 SFX Brightness
ProKeys Sono 88 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 L
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide Appendix C - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CCs) 00 Bank Select 49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB 98 NRPN LSB 01 Modulation 50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB 99 NRPN MSB 02 Breath Control 51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB 100 RPN LSB 03 Controller 3 52 Controller 52 101 RPN MSB 04 Foot Control 53 Controller 53 102 Controller 102 05 Portamento Time 54 Controller 54 103 Controller 103 06 Data Entry 55 Controller 55 104 Controller 104 07 Channel Volume 56 Controller 56 105 Controller 105 0
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 46 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 CCs, but actually transmit a series of RPN messages.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide 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.
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide | 48 Technical Info 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 users authority to operate this device.
9329-65018-00 www.m-audio.com M-AUDIO 5795 Martin Road Irwindale, CA 91706, USA TECHNICAL SUPPORT Visit the M-Audio Online Support Center at www.m-audio.com/support PRODUCT INFORMATION For company and product information visit us on the web at www.m-audio.
