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User manual
25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys USB MIDI controller
keyboard with 24bit/192KHz audio interface build in
iKeyboard 3S
iKeyboard 4S
iKeyboard 5S
iKeyboard 6S
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.
2. Keep this manual for future reference.
3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the
appliance.
4. Follow all instructions included in this manual.
5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this
unit.
6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft
cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat producing appliances.
9. Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or
against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in
operation.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left
unused a long period of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has
been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture
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Introduction ............................................................................................................4
What's in the package? .........................................................................................4
Features ................................................................................................................5
Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................7
Rear panel layout ................................................................................................10
Getting Started ....................................................................................................11
Mac driver installation .......................................................................................... 11
Windows driver installation .................................................................................. 11
Connecting your iKeyboard S controller ..............................................................13
Make the audio setting for your iKeyboard S audio recording interface ...................... 13
Installing iMap
TM
Software for MAC OSX ...........................................................17
Installing iMap
TM
Software for Windows ..............................................................19
Cubase (ICON·DRIVER) .....................................................................................21
Cubase (Mackie Control) .....................................................................................22
Bitwig (ICON·DRIVER) ........................................................................................23
Bitwig (Mackie Control)........................................................................................24
Reason (ICON·DRIVER) .....................................................................................25
Reason (Mackie Control) ....................................................................................26
Nuendo (iCON·DRIVER) .....................................................................................28
Nuendo (Mackie Control).....................................................................................29
Pro Tools ............................................................................................................. 30
Reaper ................................................................................................................31
Samplitude...........................................................................................................32
Studio One...........................................................................................................33
Logic Pro ............................................................................................................34
Abelton Live ........................................................................................................36
Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
TM
..................................................................37
iMap
TM
iKeyboard S software panel ....................................................................37
Firmware upgrade ...............................................................................................41
Restore the factory default settings .....................................................................43
Velocity curve ......................................................................................................43
Appendix A...........................................................................................................44
Minimum System Requirements..........................................................................46
Specications ......................................................................................................47
Services ...............................................................................................................49
Contents
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Introduction
What's in the package?
Thank you for purchasing the ICON iKeyboard 3S / iKeyboard 4S / iKeyboard 5S /
iKeyboard 6S USB MIDI controller. We sincerely trust this product will provide years
of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will
endeavor to make things right.
In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of the features of the iKeyboard
3S / iKeyboard 4S / iKeyboard 5S / iKeyboard 6S, as well as a guided tour through
its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full
specications.
You'll also nd a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to ll it out and mail
it so that you can receive online technical support at: www.icon-global.com. And
so we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in
the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the
original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing,
the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your iKeyboard 3S / iKeyboard 4S /
iKeyboard 5S / iKeyboard 6S will operate without any trouble for many years. We
recommend that you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.
Please write your serial number here for future reference:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
● iKeyboard 3S / iKeyboard 4S / iKeyboard 5S / iKeyboard 6S
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25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-style keys USB MIDI controller
keyboard x 1
● CD x 1
App software – iMap (Mac & Windows)
User manual & QSG
DAW software – Samplitude Pro X2 Silver ICON edition
● Quick Start Guide x 1
● USB 2.0 cable x 1
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Features
● Powerful controller is equipped and easy setup with Mackie Control and HUI protocol
● 24-Bit 96/192KHz 2-In/2-Out USB Recording Interface
● 2x2 analog I/O full duplex recording and playback
● 1 mic input with individual gain control
● 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs on 1/4” TRS jacks
● Backlit LED touch fader reacts in real-time with DAW. Synchronize automatically
with different channel value when switching between channels
● Dual function encoder knob (Enter & rotate)
● 11-segment LED surrounding the encoder to indicate the rotating position
● Velocity-sensitive piano style keyboard
● Modulation and Pitch jog-wheel
● 3-segment LED screen
● 18 assignable LED backlit buttons
● Illuminated channel buttons including Rec-enable, Solo and Mute
● 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast forward and
Loop
● Single Transpose button use combine with keyswitch to shift pitch effectively.
● Octave up/down buttons
● Multi velocity curves available for selection (Key and Pads)
● Midi output jack
● 1 headphone output with assignable source and individual volume control
● Expression & sustain pedal TRS connectors
● Flexible channel routing via the software control panel
● Supports DirectSound, WDM and ASIO2.0
● Full duplex, simultaneous record/playback
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● Mackie control build-in for Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Bitwig,
Reasons, Reaper, Studio One and Abelton Live
● Mackie HUI protocol build-in for Pro Tool
● Driver build-in for Cubase, Nuendo, Bitwig and Reasons for plug and play
● iMap
TM
software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions
● Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software
● Compatible with Mac OS (Intel-Mac) and Windows XP, Vista (32-bit/64-bit),
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) & Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit)
● USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
● Robust metal casing with Kensington lock port
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Front Panel Layout
Note: Functions operate slightly differenently between DAWs. Please refer to your
DAW manual for each function. The following description is based on the functions
that operate in Apple Logic.
1. 25/37/49/61-note key switches
25/37/49/61-note velocity-sensitive piano-action key switches.
2. Backlit LED touch fader to control DAW’s Channel/Master faders
The touch fader could be used to adjust the parameter of different channels. Press the two
“Track or Bank” shifting buttons to shift between channels. Also, by pressing the “Master”
button, the fader will change to control the parameters of the master channel.
3. Dual function encoders
The dual functioned encoder acting as a push-button and a rotary control. When an
encoder is pressed, it may be used to change modes of operation or to change what
appears in the display above the channel strips. When an encoder is rotated, depending
on its assigned function, it can be used to adjust a channel’s pan, send level, or plug-in
parameters.
4. Encoder LED
The 11-LED surrounding the encoder lights up to indicate the relative position of the
rotation without having to look at your computer.
5. Control buttons
Recording channel control buttons section
REC button - Activate and deactivate the recording state of the associated channel. The
switch will light red when the channel is armed.
SOLO button - Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel. The switch will
light green when the channel solo state is on and other channels will be muted. You could
solo multiple channel by pressing SOLO buttons on additional channels.
Keyboard Controls
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MUTE button - Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated channel. The
switch will light blue when the channel is muted.
Master button - Switch the touch fader to control the DAW master fader.
Transport control buttons section
Automation section
READ button - Press the READ button to activate the read function of the current audio
track.
WRITE button - Press the WRITE button to activate the write function of the current audio
track.
Other control buttons
Jog button - Activate to use the encoder as a jog wheel.
The jog wheel is used for various purposes specic to the DAW application, including
shuttle and scrubbing functions.
Program button - Use together with the encoder to change the sound bank of your soft-
synth.
(Tip: Please refer to Appendix A for Mackie Control and HUI protocol functions.)
6. Modulation jogwheel
Rotate to adjust the modulation effect.
7. Pitch jogwheel
Rotate to adjust the pitch bend. It returns to default, “0” when released.
8. Octave buttons
Raise or lower the pitches played on your keyboard.
9. Transpose button
Raise or lower the pitches (by less than an octave) played on your keyboard.
(Tip: While pressing and holding the “Transpose” button, press a keyswitch within an
octave range from the original c1 position) to change the c1 to that particular switch.)
Note: Only the rst zone could be changing the pitch if several zones are set.
PLAY button - Activate the play function of the DAW.
STOP button - Activate the stop function of the DAW.
REC button - Activate the record function of the DAW.
REWIND button - Activate the rewind function of the DAW.
FAST FORWARD button - Activate the fast forward function of the DAW.
LOOP button - Activate the loop function of the DAW.
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Audio recording interface
1. Mic input
Unbalanced mic level input. This connector will accept a standard 3-pin XLR plug.
2. 48V phantom power switch
Press to supply +48V phantom power to the associated XLR input. This phantom power
circuit is suitable for most condenser microphones.
3. Input gain level control
This potentiometer controls the input level of the analog microphone input.
4. Headphone level control
This potentiometer controls the output level of the headphone output.
5. Headphone output
This output jack accepts a standard 1/4″ stereo TRS headphone connector.
10. Channel </> buttons
11. Bank </> buttons
Track < Shift “one” channel up for all faders (except the master channel).
Track > Shift “one” channel down for all faders (except the master channel).
Bank < Shift “eight” channels up for all faders (except the master channel).
Bank > Shift “eight” channels down for all faders (except the master channel).
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Rear panel layout
Keyboard Controls
Audio recording interface
1. Expression Pedal Input
A standard expression pedal can be connected via this 1/4” input.
2. Sustain Pedal Input
This 1/4” jack can be used to connect a momentary footswitch, like a piano's sustain pedal.
(ICON SPD-01)
3. Midi Out Port
Use the MIDI Out terminal to connect an external synthesizer or sound module.
4. USB port
Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software.
5. Power switch
Power switch for your iKeyboard S.
1. Line outputs 1/2
These are unbalanced analog outputs on standard 1/4″ TS connectors at +6dBU line level.
2. Line inputs 1/2
These are unbalanced analog inputs on standard 1/4″ TS connectors at –10dB line level.
3. 7VDC/1A power adaptor
Connect the provided power adaptor here.
Note: iKeyboard S is not able to work without the provided power adaptor connected. The
USB bus power is not able to provide sufcient power supply for iKeyboard S.
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Getting Started
1. Install iKeyboard S audio driver (WDM & ASIO) to your Mac or PC
by following the below installation steps:
Note: Please do not connect your iKeyboard S to your computer at this state.
(1) Turn on your computer
(Note: Do not connect the iKeyboard S digital audio interface to your computer yet.)
Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your ikeyboard S series USB
recording interface and its driver.
iKeyboard S is plug and play for its audio driver on Mac and no audio driver installation is
needed.
Windows driver installation
Mac driver installation
Diagram 1
(2)
Insert the Driver CD into your CD-Rom
After you have inserted the provided Driver CD
into your CD-Rom, an Installation screen should
appear as shown in Diagram 1, then click
"Windows Driver” for the driver installation".
Note: If the Installation screen does not appear
automatically. Go to the CD folder and double
click "Setup"
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
(3)
Installation Wizard appears
Choose "Next" when you see the Welcome
Screen shown in Diagram 2.
(4)
License Agreement
Check mark the “I accept the terms in the
License Agreement” and click “Next”.
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Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Diagram 6
Diagram 7
(5)
Conrm driver installation
A conrmation on the driver installation screen
will appear, click “Next”.
(7)
Installation start
The installation process has started. The
process may take some time depending on your
computer performance; please be patient and
wait for the process to nish.
(6)
Driver setup
Choose the location of the driver and click
"Next" as shown in Diagram 5.
(8)
Software installation window
A window as shown in Diagram 7 should appear.
Choose "Install this driver software anyway".
Note: Although this message appears, the
iKeyboards S driver is fully tested and supports
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8.
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Diagram 9
Diagram 8
(9)
Setup completed
A window as shown in Diagram 8 should appear.
Choose "Next”.
2. Connecting your iKeyboard S controller
Connect the ikeyboard S to your Mac/PC via the USB port.
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (at) end of the USB cable.
Connect the cable’s small jack end to the iKeyboard S. Your Mac/PC should automatically
“see” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.
3. Make the audio setting for your iKeyboard S audio recording interface
3.2 Sample rate settings
Select your desired sampling rate from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz on the pull down window
shown in Diagram 9. Click "Apply" after the selection has been made to set the value.
Windows
Software control panel
3.1 Launch the software control panel
You may click the iKeyboard S logo on the system tray to launch the software control panel.
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3.3 Buffer Size settings
You may select the buffer size for "Streaming" and "ASIO". Click "Apply" after you have
made the selections.
(Note: If a clicking sound occurs, you should change to a larger buffer size for the settings.
If the largest buffer size has been selected and there is still a clicking sound, it means your
computer performance is not able to handle the task. (It is not caused by the iKeyboard S
digital audio interface.)
Device settings
Shows the serial number & product ID of your iKeyboard S device. If it doesn't show, it
means your device is not properly installed. Please go through the “Driver Installation”
process again (Page 11).
Monitor Mixer
Click this button to launch the "Monitor Mixer" (Page 15).
Playback Mixer
Click this button to launch the "Playback Mixer" (Page 16).
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3.4 Hardware inputs level metering
Ch 1,2 input level metering
Shows the input level for the hardware input channel.
3.5 Hardware outputs level metering
Ch 1,2 output level metering
Shows the output level for the hardware output channel.
3.6 Virtual inputs level metering
Virtual1,2 input level metering
Shows the input level for the virtual input channel.
Monitor Mixer
3.13
3.12
3.10
3.11
3.8
3.63.53.93.7
3.4
3.7 Link switch
Switch to adjust both channel levels simultaneously.
3.8 Mute switch
Switch to mute the corresponding channel.
3.9 “0dB” switch
Switch to instantly adjust the corresponding channel to “0dB” level.
3.10 Gain control fader
Slide to adjust the gain level for the corresponding channel.
3.11 Inputs & Outputs Matrix switches
Switch to turn On/Off the corresponding hardware input channel route to the
corresponding hardware output channel. The matrix is very useful and makes your inputs
and outputs very exible. You may route any of your input(s) to any output(s).
3.12 Inputs & Outputs Matrix Mixer
"Check" the box to activate the mixer.
3.13 Inputs & Outputs Matrix Mixer Gain Control
Adjust the gain for the corresponding hardware channel. After nishing the adjustment,
click "Close" to close the window.
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3.14 Software outputs level metering
Ch 1,2 output level metering
Shows the input level for the software input channel.
3.15 Hardware outputs level metering
Ch 1,2 output level metering
Shows the output level for the hardware output channel.
3.16 Virtual inputs level metering
Virtual1,2 input level metering
Shows the input level for the virtual input channel.
3.17 Link switch
Switch to adjust both channel levels simultaneously.
3.18 Mute switch
Switch to mute the corresponding channel.
3.19 “0dB” switch
Switch to instantly adjust the corresponding channel to “0dB” level.
3.20 Gain control fader
Slide to adjust the gain level for the corresponding channel.
3.21 Inputs & Outputs Matrix switches
Switch to turn On/Off the corresponding hardware input channel route to the
corresponding hardware output channel. The matrix is very useful and makes your inputs
and outputs very exible. You may route any of your input(s) to any output(s).
3.22 Inputs & Outputs Matrix Mixer
"Check" the box to activate the mixer.
3.23 Inputs & Outputs Matrix Mixer Gain Control
Adjust the gain for the corresponding hardware channel. After nishing the adjustment,
click "Close" to close the window.
Playback Mixer
3.21
3.23
3.22
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3.20
3.18
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4 Installing iMapTM Software to your Mac/PC
Installing iMapTM Software for MAC OSX
Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMapTM software to Mac OSX.
① Turn on your MAC
②
Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
After you have inserted the CD into your
CD-Rom, an installation CD icon should
appear in desktop; click the icon to start
the install wizard.
③
Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click
"Continue"
④
Choose Install Location
Select a destination to install
iMapTM software to Mac OS X,
then click "Continue".
⑤
Select shortcut
If you want to change install
location, please click "Change
Install Location" button and
select another location or just
click "Install" button to continue.
Diagram 11
Diagram 12
Diagram 13
Diagram 10
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Diagram 15
Diagram 14
⑥
Input Administrator information
To install iMapTM software, you need
to input administrator user
information, please input the name
and password of administrator then
click "Install" to continue.
⑦ Installation finished
Click "Close" to complete the
iMapTM software installation.
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Installing iMapTM Software for Windows
Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMapTM software.
① Turn on your PC
②
Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
After you have inserted the CD into your
CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear
as shown in diagram 16; click “Install”.
(Note: if the installation screen not appear
automatically go to the CD folder and
double click on “Setup”)
③
Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click “Next”.
Diagram 17
Diagram 18
④
Choose Install Location
Choose your preferred install location for
iMapTM or use the default location and click
“Next”.
Diagram 19
⑤
Select shortcut
Select the start menu folder in which you would
like to create the iMapTM shortcut. Then click
“Next”.
Diagram 16
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Diagram 20
Diagram 21
⑥
Create a shortcut on your desktop
Please untick the box if you do not want to place
a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMapTM,
otherwise click “Next”.
⑦
iMap
TM
started to install
The iMapTM installation has now started, wait
for it to nish. Then click “Finish”.
⑧
Installation nished
Click “Finish” to complete the iMapTM software
installation.
Diagram 22
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6. Setup your DAW
(For CubaseTM, NuendoTM, BitwigTM & ReasonTM)
Activate the ICON
iKeyboard 3S / iKeyboard 4S / iKeyboard 5S / iKeyboard 6S
controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”.
(For Logic
TM
, SamplitudeTM, Ableton Live & Reaper , choose Mackie Control at the “Device
List”.)
(For Pro ToolsTM, choose HUI at the “Device List”.)
(Note: Every application does this a little different, so refer to your software user manual
for the settings.)
(Tip: Please refer to Appendix A for Mackie Control and HUI protocol functions.)
5. Mode select & assign the MIDI messages to iKeyboard S with
iMap software
Select Mackie Control or HUI mode from the pull down menu for pre-mapped MIDI
mapping.
Select User Dened mode for self MIDI assignment. Refer to page.37 for “Assign the MIDI
messages with “iMapTM” software.
Tip: Make sure you have selected the correct DAW mode in the pull down menu.
Cubase (ICON·DRIVER)
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Cubase (Mackie Control)
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iCON iKeyboard 3S V1.00
iCON iKeyboard 3S V1.00
Bitwig (ICON·DRIVER)
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Bitwig (Mackie Control)
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Reason (ICON·DRIVER)
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Reason (Mackie Control)
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Nuendo (iCON·DRIVER)
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Nuendo (Mackie Control)
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Pro Tools
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Reaper
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Samplitude
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Studio One
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Logic Pro
iCON iKeyboard 3S V1.00
iCON iKeyboard 3S V1.00
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Abelton Live
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You can use iMapTM to easily assign the MIDI functions of your iKeyboard S.
Note: If your iKeyboard S is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no
MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect iKeyboard S to your Mac/PC with the
provided USB cable.
iKeyboard S’s iMap is divided into three main sections as described below:
Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
TM
iMapTM iKeyboard S software panel
Section 1
Section 2
Section 2 Section 3Section 3
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1.0 Keyboard elements assignment
These elements include the key switches, velocity curve, modulation/pitch bend jog
wheel, Sustain & Expression pedal, Transpose & Octave buttons. These elements are
assigned by the top three drop down windows. To assign a control, select it by clicking
it and assign a different midi message by the two drop down menus (MIDI Channel & CC).
Section 1
1.1 1.2
1.3
1.1 MIDI Channel
Assign MIDI channel from 0-16.
1.2 CC valuel
Assign MIDI CC value from 0-127.
1.3 Velocity Curve
Select the available velocity curve of your keybed. For the difference velocity curve
diagram, please refer to P.42.
2.0 Control surface elements assignment
These elements include all the buttons, the knob and the touch pad. These elements are
assigned by the lower four drop down menus and the “Toggle/Momentary” button.
Note: iKeyboard S has built-in Mackie Control protocols & HUI for different DAW such
as Cubase
TM
, SamplitudeTM, Abelton LiveTM, Logic ProTM, BitwigTM, ReasonsTM, ReaperTM,
Studio OneTM and ProToolTM By selecting the correct DAW and Mackie control (HUI)
protocol, iKeyboard S has automatically mapped the major functions and work seamlessly
with that DAW.
2.22.1
Section 2
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3.0 General setting to the keyboard
2.1 Control Mode
Mackie Control: Select “Mackie Control” for Mackie control protocol
HUI: Select “HUI” for HUI control protocol
User Dened: Set your own midi settings for all the controllers
(Tip: Please refer to Appendix A for Mackie Control and HUI protocol functions.)
(Note: In “Mackie Control / HUI” mode, settings are xed and not changeable.)
2.2 User dened mode (Advance user)
If you would like to assign your own midi mapping, select “User Dened” mode at the
control mode drop down menu. To assign a control, select it by clicking it and assign a
different midi message by the three drop down menus. The table below shows the different
types of midi messages and their changeable parameters.
MIDI Message Type Channel Parameters
Note 0 to 16 -1(C) to 9(G)
CC 0 to 16 0 to 127
Program 0 to 16 0 to 127
3.1 “Save le” button
Click this button to save your current settings for the iKeyboard S. The le is an
“ikeyboard S” le.
3.2 “Load le” button
Click this button to load a previously saved “. ikeyboard S” setting le for your iKeyboard S.
3.3 “Send Data” button
Click this button to upload the iMapTM software settings to your iKeyboard S via USB
connection.
(Note:You must have connected your iKeyboard S to your Mac/PC, otherwise the settings
upload will not be successful.)
3.2
3.5
3.4
3.1 3.3
Section 3
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3.4 “MIDI Devices” button
Click this button, a MIDI device select window will appear as shown in diagram 23. Please
select “ICON iKeyboard S” for the MIDI Out Devices.
(Note: Please make sure you have pressed this button every time you launched iMap,
select your ICON product on the MIDI input-output Device pop-up menu to make sure the
communication between iMap and your ICON product is created successfully.)
Diagram 23
3.5 “Firmware Upgrade” button
Click this button to enter into the rmware upgrade window for iKeyboard S. Please refer to
P.41 for the rmware upgrade procedure.
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Firmware upgrade
iKeyboard S functional rmware upload procedure
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Step 1: Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at
the top to select your connected ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out”
device at the pull-down menu.
Note: If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull-down
menu, select “USB Audio” as the MIDI In and Out device.
Step 2: Click the “Update” button.
Step 3: Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the
“MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.
Step 4: Click the “Open File” button to browse the new rmware le.
Step 5: Click the “Download” button to upload the rmware.
Warning: The rmware upload process “MUST” be completed and not be interrupted
during the le uploading, otherwise the rmware may not be rewritten again.
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Restore the factory default settings
To restore your iKeyboard S settings to factory default, simply import the “Factory Default”
setting le into your iKeyboard S with the original setting of the iMap software.
Velocity curve
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Appendix A
Mackie Control mode function table
(Nuendo/Cubase/Logic/Bitwig/Reaper/Samplitude/Reaper/Studio One/Live)
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HUI mode function table
(ProTools)
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Minimum System Requirements
Important:
The iKeyboard S digital audio interface is supported by Mac OS (Intel-Mac),
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), and Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit). The
iKeyboard S digital audio interface is not supported by Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows
XP or Windows Vista. On the Mac, the iKeyboard S digital audio interface is supported by Mac
OSX version 10.5.5 or later (must be Intel-Mac). Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are
not supported.
The following minimal conguration is recommended:
Processor: Core Duo 2GHz or better
Chipset: Intel, VIA*
USB 2.0 host: Integrated high speed
USB 3.0 host: In high speed mode
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Specications
Connector:
USB USB connector (standard type)
Sustain & Expression 2x1/4” TS connectors
MIDI I/O 5-pin Din connector
Line in (L/R) 2x1/4” TS connectors
Line Out (L/R) 2x1/4” TS connectors
Mic in XLR balanced connector
Headphone out 1/4” stereo connector
Power supply 7V/1A DC
Current consumption 500mA or less
Weight:
iKeyboard 3S 2.45kg 5.4(lb)
iKeyboard 4S 3.25kg 7.17(lb)
iKeyboard 5S 4.05kg 8.93(lb)
iKeyboard 6S 4.85kg 10.7(lb)
Dimensions:
iKeyboard 3S 533(L)x189(W)x63(H)mm
21"(L)x7.44"(W)x2.48"(H)
iKeyboard 4S 698(L)x189(W)x63(H)mm
27.48"(L)x7.44"(W)x2.48"(H)
iKeyboard 5S 863(L)x189(W)x63(H)mm
33.98"(L)x7.44"(W)x2.48"(H)
iKeyboard 6S 1029(L)x189(W)x63(H)mm
40.51"(L)x7.44"(W)x2.48"(H)
Mic Input (at Minimum Gain):
Frequency Response 22Hz to 22kHz (+/-0.1dB
Dynamic Range
93dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -93dB, A-weighted
THD+N
<0.0061% (-90dB)
Crosstalk -87dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance
Mic in: 1.8K Ohms, typical
Adjustable Gain +34dB
Total Gain Range
+50dB
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Line Inputs 1/2 (Unbanced):
Frequency Response 22Hz to 22kHz (+/-0.1dB
Dynamic Range
100dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -100dB, A-weighted
THD+N
<0.0061% (-90dB)
Crosstalk -100dB @ 1kHz
Nominal Input Level
Unbalanced: +4dBV, typical;
Maximum Input level Unbalanced: +11dBV, typical;
Input Impedance
10K Ohms, typical
Line Outputs 1/2 (Unbanced):
Frequency Response 22Hz to 22kHz (+/-0.1dB
Dynamic Range
102dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -102dB, A-weighted
THD+N
<0.003% (-90 dB)
Crosstalk -100dB @ 1kHz
Nominal Output Level
Unbalanced: +4dBV, typical;
Maximum Output Level +11dBV, typical;
Output Impedance: 150 Ohm
Load Impedance 600 Ohm minimum
Headphone Output: (at Maximum Volume; Into 100 Ohm load):
Frequency Response 22Hz to 22kHz (+/-0.1dB
Power into Ohms
90 mW into 100 Ohms
THD+N
<0.06% (-66dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -90dB, A-weighted
Max Output Level into 100 Ohms
+2.0dBV, typical
Output Impedance 75 Ohm
Load Impedance
32 to 600 Ohms
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Services
If your iKeyboard S needs servicing, follow these instructions.
1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system
devices.
2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit.
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This
is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you
have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage
that occurs due to non-factory packing.
4. Please contact your local distributor for servicing. For your local
distributor address and contact information, please check our ofcial
website at the below link: http://www.icon-global.com/Com.aspx
Or contact our branch ofce/service cemter at:
Europe Service Center
SCS
Servicecenter-Siedler
Am alten Bach 18
41470 Neuss
Phone: +49 2137 7864212
Email: info.euro@icon-global.com
ASIA OFFICE:
ICON (Asia) Corp.
Unit 807-810, 8/F., Sunley Centre,
No. 9 Wing Yin Street, Kwai Chung, NT.,
Hong Kong.
Email: info.saia@icon-global.com
5. For additional update information please visit our website at:
www.icon-global.com
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