Keith K-Board Pro 4 operation manual

K-Bo a r d Pr o 4

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0. WELCOME �� 1

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN �� 2

1�1 What’s In The K-Board Pro 4 Box? ��3

1�2 What’s In The MIDI Expander Package? �� 3

1�3 – System Requirements �� 4

1�3�1 – Hardware �� 4

1�3�2 – Software �� 4

2. GETTING STARTED �� 5

2 - Getting Started �� 6

2�1 The K-Board Pro 4 Hardware �� 6

2�2 The K-Board Pro 4 Software �� 6

3. FEATURES OVERVIEW �� 7

K-Board Pro 4

3 - Features Overview �� 8

3�1 Expressiveness and Flexibility �� 8

3�2 Connectivity �� 8

3�3 MPE Compatible �� 8

What is MPE? �� 8

4. K-BOARD PRO 4 HARDWARE �� 9

4 - K-Board Pro 4 Hardware �� 10

5. K-BOARD PRO 4 EDITOR �� 12

5 - K-Board Pro 4 Editor ��13

5�1 The Preset Section ��13

5�2 The Keys & Zones Section ��14

5�2�1 User Curves �� 15

5�3 The Sliders & Pedals Section �� 16

5�4 The Advanced Section �� 17

5�4�1 Mapping Assistant �� 18

5�4�2 The Sensor Adjustment Window �� 18

5�5 The Preferences �� 20

5�6 The Desktop Editor �� 20

5�7 The Web Editor ��20

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING ��21

7. F.A.Q. �� 23

8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS �� 26

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WelCoMe

K-Board Pro 4

WelCoMe

Hello, and welcome to the world of K-Board Pro 4! Taking the time to read this document is a huge step toward mastering the K-Board Pro 4�

The purpose of this document is to provide a resource containing helpful information regarding the use of the K-Board Pro 4 hardware and software� While this document is written for people of all levels, it does not attempt to explain basic, fundamental MIDI concepts or terminology, and it is assumed that you have at least basic experience working with USB MIDI devices, MIDI software, and MIDI hardware

QUesTions? feedBaCK? ConTaCT Us!

Any questions or feedback that may come up regarding K-Board Pro 4 or its software can be directed to us here:

• Technical Support: https://support�keithmcmillen�com

• General Questions: contact@keithmcmillen�com

• User Forum: https://forum�keithmcmillen�com

Where To doWnload everyThing

All K-Board Pro 4 software can be downloaded on the KMI website: keithmcmillen�com

You can also access the K-Board Pro 4 Editor online: https://les.keithmcmillen.com/products/k-board-

pro-4/editor/

Before You Begin

Before yoU Be gin

K-Board Pro 4

1.1 WhaT’s in The K-Board Pro 4 Box?

K-Board Pro 4

For playing�

MiCro UsB CaBle

For connecting K-Board Pro 4 to a USB host (computer,tablet, etc)�

1.2 WhaT’s in The Midi exPander PaCKage?

Midi exPander

For connecting K-Board Pro 4 to MIDI hardware�

UsB PoWer sUPPly + ConverTer Blades

+5V DC, 500 mA

Includes power converter blades for non-United States AC sockets�

UsB B CaBle

For connecting the Expander to the USB power supply�

Mini-UsB CaBle

For connecting the K-Board Pro 4 to a MIDI Expander�

Before yoU Be gin

1.3 – sysTeM reQUireMenTs

1.3.1 – hardWare

MaC os

• Mac OS 10�6 (or greater)

• Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)

• USB 2�0 (or greater) port

WindoWs

• Windows 7, 8, & 10

• USB 2�0 (or greater) port

K-Board Pro 4

1.3.2 – sofTWare

MaC os

• Mac OS 10�9 or later

• Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)

• USB 2�0 (or greater) port

• 100 MB free hard disk space

WindoWs

• Windows 7, 8, & 10

• 64 bit

• 2�5 GHz processor (or greater)

• 4 GB RAM (or greater)

• USB 2�0 (or greater) port

• 100 MB free hard disk space

WeB ediTor

• Chrome, Opera or other Web MIDI capable web browser� To check compatibility with WebMIDI, go here: http://caniuse�com/#feat=midi

• Windows Users: if you have issues with device connections or Firmware updating, you can enable a

ag in the browser, enter the following in the URL bar: `chrome://ags/#use-winrt-midi-api` and set

it to “enabled” and then restart your browser�

Getting Started

geTTing sTarTed

K-Board Pro 4

2 - geTTing sTarTed

This section provides information that will help you get started with the K-Board Pro 4� We will introduce the K-Board Pro 4 hardware, discuss how to connect your K-Board Pro 4 to the world, and go over basic operation of the device and the editor� More in-depth information is available in the K-Board Pro 4 Hardware and K-Board Pro 4 Editor sections�

To connect your K-Board Pro 4 to a USB host, use the included micro USB cable to connect the USB port on the back of the K-Board Pro 4 to a USB A port on the desired device�

2.1 The K-Board Pro 4 hardWare

You can interact with the K-Board Pro 4 via the keys, and the four assignable sliders above the keys� The sliders can be programmed to control internal functions of the device, or send a variety of MIDI data using the Editor�

The K-Board Pro 4 has two USB ports on the back of the device, as well as one expression pedal input and one sustain pedal input� Use the micro USB port to connect to a USB host, and the mini USB port to connect to a MIDI Expander to allow for communication with 5 pin MIDI devices� More information can be found in the K-Board Pro 4 Hardware section�

To connect to an iOS device, we recommend using an Apple branded

Camera Conection Kit (USB to Lightning adapter). To connect to an

Android device, you should use a USB OTG cable�

2.2 The K-Board Pro 4 sofTWare

The K-Board Pro 4 Editor runs on the desktop, and in WebMIDI capable browsers� The Web Editor for K-Board Pro 4 is compatible with any device that can run a WebMIDI capable browser� The Standalone Editor is compatible with any device running MacOS or Windows� The Editor allows you to customize nearly all aspects of how the K-Board Pro 4 responds to user input� More information can be found on the K-Board

Pro 4 Editor section�

You may need to give the browser permission to control your MIDI device� This is simply a security precaution when sending SysEx to a MIDI device�

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WelCoMe

Before You Begin

1.1 WhaT’s in The K-Board Pro 4 Box?

1.2 WhaT’s in The Midi exPander PaCKage?

1.3 – sysTeM reQUireMenTs

1.3.1 – hardWare

1.3.2 – sofTWare

Getting Started

2 - geTTing sTarTed

2.1 The K-Board Pro 4 hardWare

2.2 The K-Board Pro 4 sofTWare