Operation Manual

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 worksta-

tion. 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. The Carbon 61 features a 61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weight-

ed keyboard, an assignable fader, a data knob, pitch bend and modulation wheels, and

a 3-digit LED display.

The Carbon 61 is the perfect addition to your DAW or controlling virtual instrument

software. To get you started making music immediately, we have included Native

Instruments Komplete Elements, which contains over 1000 sounds and effects.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Carbon 61

keyboard controller, as well as a guided tour of its control panel, and inst ructions for

setup and use. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed. Please don’t forget to fill it

out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support, and so that we can

send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.

We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below, for future

reference.

Serial number: ____________________________________________

Date of purchase: __________________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your Carbon 61 will operate trouble-free for many

years. Should your keyboard ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) num-

ber must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the

unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for

an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials

and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Carbon 61 was purchased

outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and

service information. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for

information about our full product line.