Evolution Technologies 361, 249 User Manual
Evolution USB Keyboards
249/361
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
225C/249C/361C
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with additional
programmable rotary controllers
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EVOLUTION 249/361/225C/249C/361C MIDI KEYBOARD MANUAL
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1. POWER SUPPLY
There are three methods of powering the Evolution USB Keyboard.
Soundcard as power source
Usin
the supplied self powered connector cable connect the 5 pin male plugto the Evolution MIDI keyboard
and the 15 pin male plu
IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE THIS CABLE TO POWER ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT
or
AC Power
You can also use an AC adapter (not included) with the followin
centre positive.
or
USB
Connect to the USB port on your computer. The keyboard is powered from USB.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plu
to the MIDI port on your PC soundcard.
ed in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
Only use one method at one time
specification: 9-12V DC output, 250-300m A,
2. Preparation
2-1 Connect the unit with other MIDI equipment you may have:
You can connect the keyboard to any other MIDI device such as a sound module or drum machine as shown below.
Note that the keyboard does not have MIDI in capability and so can not receive MIDI data.
If you are not connectin
If you are usin
necessary. The keyboard can act in MIDI THRU mode receivin
other connected MIDI device.
via USB, you will need to use an external power supply to connect to other MIDI devices.
USB the keyboard will be powered from the USB port and the external power supply is not
data from the computer and transmittingit to any
Turn on the POWER switch.
Turn all other equipment on.
Press the BANK MSB and TRANSPOSE simultaneously to select ‘
the USB port).
MIDI out from USB’
(only necessary if usin
3. Demo
Pressing octave up and down together plays a short demonstration. Please note that the sounds are set for a GM
sound system and the demo will sound differently on other sound synthesizers.
Press the octave up and down keys once more to end demo.
4. Entering Numbers
When any number is entered it adheres to the following rules:Increment/Decrement Keys
Initially the LED display starts flashing.
The value displayed can be incremented/decremented using the +/- keys.
Pressing both + & - should call up the default value for that parameter.
The LED display shows the new value.
The new value is sent out except for the CONTROL ASSIGN which sends data when the display stops flashing)
When the display stops flashing the keyboard returns to normal operation.
Numeric Keys
Initially the LED display starts flashing.
A numeric value can be typed in using the numbers 0-9.
As each key is pressed the display continues to flash, the time-out value is reset.
When a
Alternatively, if no key is pressed and the display stops flashing the number on the display is selected.
The update routine is triggered, so that the new value is sent out.
When the display stops flashing the keyboard returns to normal operation.
complete number
* has been entered the display stops flashing and the value is selected.
* The following table shows how many keys are required to enter a complete number:-
1 key 2 keys 3 keys
Channel
Memory
Program Changes
Bank LSB/MSB
Control Select
Control Assign
2-9 01,10-16
0-9
13-99 000-012, 100-127
13-99 000-012, 100-127
2-9 01,10-14
14-99 000-013, 100-132
5. Sending a PROGRAM CHANGE number
Using the PROGRAM switch and the numeric keys, you can send any MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE from 0-127.
Press the PROGRAM switch. The LED starts to flash showing the current PROGRAM number (instrument
sound).
Press the numeric keys to alter the PROGRAM CHANGE number. You can also use the “+” or “-” keys to
change the value.
Note: * if you don’t do anything for 3 seconds the LED stops flashing and shows the current PROGRAM CHANGE
number.
À
if the number you press is larger than 127, it will return to the previous PROGRAM CHANGE number.
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