IK Multimedia iRig Keys 2 User Manual

Ultra-compact MIDI keyboard controller

USER MANUAL

Table of Contents

Contents 2

English 3

iRig Keys 2 3 Features 4 Register your iRig Keys 2 4 1 Installation and setup 5

1.1 iOS devices 5

1.2 Mac or Windows based computers 8

2 Playing with iRig Keys 2 9

2.1 Octave shift buttons 9

2.2 Volume 9

2.3 5-8 button 10

2.4 Knobs 10

2.5 Pitch bend 10

2.6 Modulation wheel 10

2.7 Pedal 11

2.8 Prog buttons 11

2.9 MIDI IN/OUT ports 11

3 Factory default settings 12 4 EDIT mode 12

4.1 Set the MIDI transmit channel 13

4.2 Set different velocity (touch) response 13

4.3 Assign a specific MIDI control change number to the knobs 1 to 8 14

4.4 Assign a specific MIDI control change number to the DATA knob 14

4.5 Assign a specific MIDI control change number to the DATA push 15

4.6 Send specific MIDI program changes numbers and set current program number 15

4.7 Send “All Notes Off” MIDI message 16

4.8 Transpose the keyboard in semitones 16

4.9 Reset iRig Keys 2 17

5 SETs 17

5.1 How to load a SET 17

5.2 How to program a SET 18

5.3 How to save a SET 18

6 Standalone mode 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 19 Support and more info 19

Regulatory 20

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iRig Keys 2

Thank you for purchasing iRig Keys 2 or iRig Keys 2 Pro.

iRig Keys 2 series is a line of versatile mobile keyboard MIDI controllers, with audio output, designed to be directly compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. It is also compatible with Mac and Windows-based computers.

Your package contains:

• iRig Keys 2 or iRig Keys 2 Pro.

• Lightning Cable.

• USB Cable.

• MIDI cable adapter.

• Quick Start Guide.

• Registration Card.

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Features

• 37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard (mini-size for iRig Keys 2, full-size for iRig Keys 2 Pro).

• 1/8” TRS headphones output.

• MIDI IN/OUT ports.

• Works as a stand-alone controller.

• Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad.

• Compatible with Mac and Windows-based computers.

• Pitch Bend Wheel.

• Modulation Wheel.

• Illuminated Octave Up/Down buttons.

• Illuminated Program Change Up/Down buttons.

• 4 User SETs for quick setup recall.

• 4+4 Assignable Control Knobs.

• Assignable push-encoder.

• Edit mode.

• Sustain / Expression Pedal jack.

• USB or iOS device powered.

Register your iRig Keys 2

By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.

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1 Installation and setup

1.1 iOS devices

1. Connect the included Lightning cable to the micro-USB port on iRig Keys 2.

2. Connect the Lightning connector to the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.

3. If you have not done so already, download the included app from the App Store and launch it.

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4. If needed, connect a footswitch/expression pedal to the TRS connector on iRig Keys 2.

5. To play MIDI compatible apps from an external controller, use the included MIDI cable adapter and a standard MIDI cable (not included) to connect your controller’s MIDI OUT port to iRig Keys 2’s MIDI IN port.

MIDI IN

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