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.
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Carbon 49 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Carbon 49, 49-key USB keyboard controller! The Carbon 49 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 49 Features The Samson Carbon 49 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail.
Carbon 49 · 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 4 3 2 1 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 49 to an external MIDI device. 4. SUSTAIN Pedal Input - Connect a ¼” sustain or expression pedal to this input.
Carbon 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Quick Start 1. Connect the Carbon 49 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 49 as the MIDI Input device. 3.
Basic Operation Modes The Carbon 49 has two operation modes: Performance Mode and Edit Mode. Performance Mode - In this mode, the 49 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 49 · 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 49 to suit your needs. To access Edit Mode, press the EDIT button on the top panel of the keyboard. The button will light blue, 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 49 · 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 49 · 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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 18 Bank Select Modulation wheel Breath control Undefined Foot controller Portamento time Data Entry Channel Volume Balance Undefined Pan Expression Effect control 1 Effect control 2 Undefined Undefined General Purpose #1 General Purpose #2 General Purpose #3 General Purpose #4 Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefine
Carbon 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 Portamento Control Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Reverb Send Level Tremolo Depth Chorus Send Level Celeste/Detune Depth Phaser Depth Data entry +1 Data entry -1 NRPN LSB NRPN MSB RPN LSB RPN MSB Undefined Und
MIDI Note Numbers International Organization Standardization system of MIDI note numbers. Middle C is MIDI note number 60 (C4).
Carbon 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Specifications Keyboard 49-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
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