User manual M-AUDIO PROKEYS 88SX

[. . . ] English ProKeys 88sx User Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio ProKeys 88sx, the complete all-purpose digital piano with additional MIDI control. We strongly recommend that you read through this manual to learn about proper installation, operation and advanced functionality before using this product. English What's in the Box Besides the product itself, the ProKeys 88sx package will include the following items: < < < < < Software CD (drivers and applications) 5-foot USB cable Printed user manual Power supply (12V DC) Sustain pedal If any of these items are missing, please contact the retail outlet where you purchased this product. ProKeys 88sx Overview The ProKeys 88sx is an 88-note digital piano with MIDI controller features. The ProKeys 88sx offers seven high-quality sounds and can be used in standalone mode with headphones or external amplification. [. . . ] The Program change message will be accompanied by a Bank LSB and MSB message with a value of zero. These are also the Program messages you will need to send from your computer or sequencer to the ProKeys 88sx, in order to play the programs from an external source. Organ 2. 9 Transpose Buttons The Transpose buttons can be used to change the pitch of the instrument. Some players like to play in a particular key like C or F, for example. Transpose lets you change the pitch of your instrument and continue to play in the key that is most comfortable for you. This means if you press the Transpose + or ­ button 12 times, the tone will sound exactly one octave higher or lower. If you set the transpose to a negative value, the LED above the Transpose - button will light up, but the LED above the Transpose + button will remain off. If you set the transpose to a positive value, the + LED will light up. Pressing both Transpose buttons at the same time will set the transpose back to zero, and both LEDs will switch off. Note: If you have assigned the Transpose buttons to a function other than transpose, it is still possible to transpose your ProKeys 88sx, using the Transpose + and Transpose ­ function keys in Edit mode: < < Press Advanced Functions. Press key C#4 to decrease the pitch, or D#4 to increase it. 2. 9. 1 Octave It is also possible to set the Transpose buttons so as to shift a whole octave "on the fly. " This is achieved as follows: < < Press Advanced Functions. Press key C#1. It is possible to change the keyboard's pitch by a maximum of one octave down or two octaves up. Pressing both Transpose buttons together will set the octave shift back to zero and both LEDs will turn off. In order to switch the Transpose buttons back to controlling Transpose: < < Press Advanced Functions. Press key D#1. If you just want to make a quick octave adjustment, and do not wish to alter the assignment of your Transpose buttons, this is achieved using the Octave + and Octave ­ function keys when in Edit mode. < < Press Advanced Functions. Press key C#3 to decrease the pitch, or D#3 to increase it. Part 2: The ProKeys 88sx as a MIDI Controller 13 English 2. 10 Pitch Bend Wheel The Pitch Bend wheel allows you to bend the pitch of your instrument. The range of frequencies that the pitch bend wheel will achieve depends on the default Pitch Bend Range setting of your sound module, or virtual instrument. However, in many cases, by default the pitch bend will increase or decrease the pitch by two semi-tones. For example, if you play a C and push the Pitch Bend wheel right to the top, the note you hear will be D. It is possible to alter the range of the Pitch Bend wheel to allow even larger pitch shifts. This is explained in detail on page 16. 2. 11 MIDI Controller Messages There are 128 MIDI controller messages that are used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters on your MIDI device. Examples of these controllable parameters include volume, pan, expression, reverb, chorus and portamento. There are three controls (Slider, Modulation Wheel, Expression Pedal) on your ProKeys 88sx that can send any of the 128 MIDI controller messages to control such parameters. [. . . ] Doing so immediately both entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available. Register online at www. m-audio. com/register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance to win FREE M-Audio gear Troubleshooting < Warranty 19 Contact If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audio product, we invite you to contact us by using the following information: M-AUDIO U. S. 5795 Martin Road, Irwindale, CA 91706-6211, U. S. A. Sales Information: . . http://www. m-audio. com M-AUDIO Deutschland (Germany) Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen, Germany Sales Information: . [. . . ]