M-Audio 49e User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
About the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting Your Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Windows XP and Mac OSX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Other Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing in Mac OS9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing in Windows 98 or ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Advanced Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MIDI - If All Goes Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Contact M-Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Warranty Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Technical Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Appendices - Useful MIDI Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio Keystation 49e, a 49-note
full-size, velocity sensitive USB keyboard designed for easy integration with your
PC or Macintosh computer. Ideal for a multitude of music creation and
education applications, Keystation 49e offers you modulation and pitch bend
wheels, plus assignable buttons and a slider for hands on control. Though
Keystation 49e features true plug-and-play operation under Windows XP and
Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few minutes reviewing this manual
to learn about proper operation, advanced functionality, and programmability.
Product Features
Keyboard:
49-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
pitch bend and modulation wheels
volume/control slider
advanced function button for programming
sustain foot pedal input
octave +/- buttons to extend keyboard range
separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control
external devices
powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (not included)
functions as a standalone USB MIDI interface
plug-and-play functionality via class compliancy in Windows XP and Mac OSX
Ports:
MIDI OUT
USB MIDI IN/OUT
Power:
USB powered
DC IN for external PSU
What’s in the Box?
Your M-Audio Keystation 49e package should contain the following items:
M-Audio Keystation 49e USB keyboard
User Manual
USB cable
If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where
you purchased the product.
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About the Manual
This instruction manual covers the operation of the Keystation 49e USB
keyboard. Though we do not provide detailed explanation about how to set up
your keyboard for use with third party music software, the majority of these
software applications will work seamlessly with the Keystation 49e keyboard.
Connecting Your Keyboard
Before You Connect...
You can power the keyboard either via USB or an optional external power
supply. However, the Keystation 49e is a very low power device and an
external power supply should not be necessary. It is recommended that you
connect the Keystation 49e to an onboard USB port or to a powered USB hub.
Power & Connection Via USB
1. Check that the on/off button on the back of the unit is set to “OFF.”
2. Plug the USB cable provided with the Keystation 49e keyboard to a free
USB port on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable to the USB input on the Keystation 49e.
The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data
to and from your computer system.
Using An External Power Supply
You can also use a power adapter (not included) with the following
specification: 9V DC output, 250- 300mA, center positive.
Make sure you are not already powering the Keystation 49e keyboard via USB—
if you are receiving power from the USB hub, no External supply is needed. If
not, then simply plug the power supply in to the “DC 9V” input and switch the
power on.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
Windows XP and Mac OSX
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OSX, you can now simply switch the
keyboard’s power switch to the “ON” position. Because the Keystation 49e
keyboard is class compliant, it will work without any further installation.
Other Operating Systems
If you’re using an operating system other than OSX or Windows XP, please visit
the M-Audio website at www.m-audio.com to look for any updated Macintosh
or Windows OS Keystation 49e drivers.
Installing in Mac OS9
If you do not have OMS installed, please run the OMS installer first. Otherwise
jump to “Installing the OMS Driver”.
Installing OMS:
Make sure that all programs are shut down before you begin the installer. Also
make sure you have removed any dongles (copy protection devices) that are
being used.
1. Insert the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM.
2. Double click on the Keystation 49e Installer CD icon on your desktop
3. Double click on the OS 9 folder.
4. Double click on Install OMS 2.3.8
5. Follow the on-screen instructions
6. OMS will now take a few moments to install OMS. When it has finished,
it will ask you to restart the computer, click ’Restart’.
Installing the OMS driver
1. Click and drag the USB Drivers Installer, from the OS 9 window it is
currently in, to the desktop.
2. Double click on the icon. If a window appears, click ’Open’.
3. Double click on the newly created USB Drivers Installer on your desktop.
4. Click ’Install’. The installer will automatically place the drivers in the
correct system folders.
5. Once the installer has finished installing the drivers, click ’Restart’.
6. Switch on the Keystation 49e.
OMS Setup
You now must run the OMS Setup program:
1. Open the Hard Drive, then the ’Opcode’ folder, the ’OMS Applications
folder’, and then ’OMS Setup’.
2. If you get a message to switch Appletalk on or off, choose either options.
This will make no difference to the OMS Setup.
3. In the next window, click ’OK’.
4. Click ’Search’.
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5. Click ’OK’
6. Then ’OK’ again.
7. Click ’Save’.
8. If it asks you, click ’Replace’.
You should now have a final window showing your current Studio Setup. If
’Quicktime Music’ is crossed out, you should double click on it, then click in the ’on’
circle to enable it. Then click ’OK’. Now you’re ready to go. Just make sure your
Keystation 49e keyboard is selected as the MIDI input in your music software.
Installing in Windows 98 or ME
1. Power up your PC.
2. Insert the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM.
Open My Computer or Windows Explorer to locate your CD ROM drive.
Click on the folder labeled Keystation 49e.
3. Open the Keystation 49e folder and click on the installer icon.
4. Follow instructions on screen.
5. When finished exit setup.
6. Switch on the Keystation 49e.
Windows will proceed with the installation of a USB driver and a MIDI driver.
Once completed, you are ready to go. Windows may ask you to restart your
computer - if so, click “Restart”.
Installing in Windows 2000
1. Power up your PC.
2. Insert the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM. Open My Computer or Windows
Explorer to locate your CD ROM drive. Click on the folder labeled Keystation 49e.
3. Open the Keystation 49e folder and click on the installer icon.
4. Follow instructions on screen.
5. When finished exit setup.
6. Switch on the Keystation 49e keyboard. Windows will automatically
recognize the keyboard and ask for the Keystation 49e Installer CD-ROM.
7. Select the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Windows will then ask you to
select the CD-ROM drive again for the MIDI driver.
8. If Windows reports the drivers have not been digitally signed, click on
’Continue Installation’.
9. Select the drive once more.
10. Click OK and you are ready to go (Windows may ask you to restart your
computer - if so, click “Restart”).
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Getting Started
Even though you have successfully completed the installation process, please
note that when you press a key you will not hear any sound. This is because
pressing a key causes the keyboard to send out MIDI data. MIDI data gives
instructions on how a sound should play, but in order to actually hear that
sound, you need to configure your music software to read the MIDI data being
sent from the Keystation 49e and play the sound back accordingly. This set up
will more than likely entail going into an Options or Device Set-Up menu in your
music software application and selecting the appropriate device. The
Keystation 49e should appear under the name “USB Audio Device” for
Windows XP or as “eKeys-49 USB MIDI Keyboard” for other Operating Systems
in the MIDI devices section of your music software application. Please consult
the manual that came with your software for the proper set up procedure.
Key Names
Each white key on the Keystation 49e is labeled with a letter and a number. The
letter represents the note you play, and the number represents the octave (the
concept of an “octave” is explained in the next section).
Although the black keys are not labeled, they also have names. For example,
the name of a black key can be something like F# 4 or Eb2.
If a (black) key letter name is listed with a # sign, it is referring to the black key
above the white key with the same letter name. For example F# 3 refers to the
black key above (white key) F3. If listed with a b sign, it is referring to the black
key below the white note with that letter name. For example, Eb3 refers to the
black key below (white key) E3. As a result, the name of the black key between
C3 and D3 is both C#3 and Db3.
Octaves Buttons
An octave contains 12 notes. Each octave is marked out clearly on your Keystation 49e
keyboard, by black and white sections starting on C. Each octave is given a number.
The Keystation 49e is able to shift the pitch of it’s keys up or down by one or
more octaves. When the keyboard’s octaves are not shifted (octave shift set to
0), the lights above both the octave “+” and octave “-” buttons will be lit (this is
the default octave shift designation is “0” andwill be the octave setting each
time you power up the keyboard).
If you press the octave “+” button once, the light above the octave “-“ button will
go out, indicating the keyboard is now playing an octave higher. If you press the
Octave “+” button again, the keyboard will be shifted up 2 octaves, and so on. It
is possible to shift the keyboard up 4 octaves. To shift the octave downwards,
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