OWNER’S MANUAL
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CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Carbon 61 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Carbon 61, 61-key USB keyboard controller! The Carbon 61 can easily integrate with your Windows or Mac digital production workstation. The keyboard can also be powered directly by an Apple iPad (using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, not included), and can be used to control many iOS MIDI apps, like GarageBand.
Carbon 61 Features The Samson Carbon 61 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail.
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Front Panel Controls and Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Display - 3 x 7-segment LED display shows controller data in real-time in Performance mode, and the adjustable parameters in Edit mode 2. VOLUME Fader - This fader is preset from the factory to send MIDI volume (CC #7) messages. The VOLUME fader can be assigned to control different MIDI parameters in Edit Mode (see p.14 for more information). 3.
Rear Panel Controls and Functions 4 3 2 1 1. POWER Switch - Slide this switch to turn the keyboard on and off. 2. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB connection on a computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard, as well as to send and receive MIDI data. 3. MIDI OUT - Use a 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the Carbon 61 to an external MIDI device. 4. SUSTAIN Pedal Input - Connect a ¼” sustain or expression pedal to this input.
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Quick Start 1. Connect the Carbon 61 to your computer or iPad using the supplied USB cable. The unit will receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB connection. Slide the POWER switch to the left to turn on the keyboard. Note: To connect directly to an iPad, you will need to use the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (not included). 2. Launch your DAW or virtual instrument software, and set the Carbon 61 as the MIDI Input device. 3.
Basic Operation Modes The Carbon 61 has two operation modes: Performance Mode and Edit Mode. Performance Mode - In this mode, the 61 velocity-sensitive keys transmit note and velocity information via the USB or MIDI output. The assignable controllers, pitch bend and modulation wheels all transmit continuous controller information. Edit Mode - In this mode, use the first 25 keys on the keyboard to access functions and enter numerals 0-9. The rest of the keyboard will transmit note and velocity information.
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Basic Operation VOLUME Fader The VOLUME fader sends MIDI information to control the performance of the device that is connected to the keyboard. The factory setting is channel volume, but can be assigned to another parameter in Edit Mode. Refer to the section Edit Mode (p.14) for details. DATA Knob The DATA knob sends MIDI information to control the performance of the device that is connected to the keyboard.
Edit Mode Edit Mode is where you can access and adjust the parameters of the Carbon 61 to suit your needs. To access Edit Mode, press the EDIT button on the top panel of the keyboard. The button will light red, and the display will read “Set” to indicate that you are in Edit Mode. In Edit Mode, the first 25 keys on the keyboard become function and numerical keys, and will not transmit any note data.
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Edit Mode BANK MSB & LSB In order to store more than the 128 patches, devices generally arrange patches into multiple banks. To access the different banks, MIDI requires an identifier made up of two MIDI messages: Most Significant Byte (MSB) and Least Significant Byte (LSB). These two messages, along with a program change command, will allow you to select a bank, and a patch within that bank.
Edit Mode ASSIGN TRANS Press the ASSIGN TRANS key to change the function that the TRANSPOSE “+” and “-” buttons control. There are three parameters that can be assigned: 1 - Transpose 2 - Program Change 3 - MIDI Channel When pressed, the current function number will flash on the display. Rotate the DATA knob, or enter the control code using the numerical keys. Press the ENTER key to confirm the selection.
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Edit Mode ASSIGN PEDAL Press the ASSIGN PEDAL function key to adjust the controller number assigned to the SUSTAIN PEDAL input. The default setting is CC #64. When pressed, the current controller number will flash on the display. Rotate the DATA knob, or enter the controller number (0–148) using the numerical keys. Refer to the MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List on p.18 for a list of codes and their corresponding functions.
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List CC# Description Type 35 Undefined Controller 0 Bank Select Controller 36 Foot controller Controller 1 Modulation wheel Controller 37 Portamento time Controller 2 Breath control Controller 38 Data entry Controller 3 Undefined Controller 39 Channel Volume Controller 4 Foot controller Controller 40 Balance Controller 5 Portamento time Controller 41 Undefined Controller 6 Data Entry Controller 42 Pan Controller 7 Channel Volum
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List 71 Timbre/Harmonic Intens. Controller 72 Release Time Controller 73 Attack Time Controller 74 Brightness Controller 75 Decay Time Controller 76 Vibrato Rate) Controller 77 Vibrato Depth Controller 78 Vibrato Delay Controller 79 Sound Cont.
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List 139 EQ Low Frequency NRPN 140 EQ High Frequency NRPN 141 EG Attack Time NRPN 142 EG Decay Time NRPN 143 EG Release Time NRPN 144 Channel Pressure After Touch 145 Program Change Others 146 Song Select(Song #) Others 147 Master Volume SysEx 148 Master Balance SysEx 20
Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Note Numbers International Organization Standardization system of MIDI note numbers. Middle C is MIDI note number 60 (C4).
Specifications Keyboard 61-key, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive Display 3-digit, 7-segment Controls Volume Fader, Data Knob, Edit Button, Octave +/- buttons, Transpose +/- buttons, Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel Functions Program Number, Reset All, MIDI Channel, All Notes Off, Bank MSB, Bank LSB, Velocity Curve, Default, Assign Trans, Assign Fader, Assign Knob, Assign Mod, Assign Pedal, Snapshot Pedal Input 1/4” TRS MIDI MIDI over USB, 5-Pin MIDI OUT Power USB Bus Power Accessories USB Ca
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