M-Audio Keystation 49e User's Guide

49-Key Mobile

USB MIDI Controller

User Guide

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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

eatures true plug-and-play operation under Windows XP and Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few minutes reviewing this

f 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.

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 thir seamlessly with the Keystation 49e keyboar

d party music software, the majority of these software applications will work

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.

he 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.

ake sure you are not already powering the Keystation 49e keyboard via USB—if you are receiving power from the USB hub, no

M 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’. 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

4. Click ’Search’.

5. Click ’OK’

, click ’OK’.

6. Then ’OK’ again.

. 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.

. 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.

indows will proceed with the installation of a USB driver and a MIDI driver. Once completed, you are ready to go. Windows may ask

W 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”).

Getting Started

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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.

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Octaves Buttons

An octave contains 12 notes. Each octave is marked out clearly on your Keystation 49e keyboard, by black and white sections starting

n 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

s “0” andwill be the octave setting each time you power up the keyboard).

f you press the octave “+” button once, the light above the octave “-“ button will go out, indicating the keyboard is now playing an

I 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

eyboard up 4 octaves. To shift the octave downwards, press the octave “-“ button in the same manner, pressing once for 1 octave,

k twice for 2 octaves, and so on. It is possible to shift the keyboard down 3 octaves.

To return the keyboard’s octave shift to 0, press both the octave “+” and “-“ buttons together (both LEDs will light, indicating that the octave shift has returned to 0 - if the light shows above the octave “+“ key only the octave’s shifted up, if above the octave “-” key only, the octave’s shifted down).

The Pitch Bend Wheel

As the name indicates, the pitch bend wheel is usually used to bend the notes played on the keyboard up or down. This allows you to play phrases not normally associated with keyboard playing, including guitar-style riffs.

Your sound source determines how far you can bend the note. The usual setting is two semitones but can be up to two octaves +/-.

The Modulation Wheel

The modulation wheel is typically used for modulation of the sound you are playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic keyboard instruments to give the performer options such as adding vibrato just like players of acoustic instruments do. Just like the pitch bend wheel, the modulation wheel is fully MIDI assignable.

The Volume Slider

The Volume slider sends a MIDI message that controls the volume of the notes you are playing.

The volume slider can also be assigned to different effects such as pan (balance), attack, reverb, chorus and many more. (See “Advanced Functions” Section.)

Using with a Foot Pedal

You can plug any polarity foot pedal (not included) in to the foot switch input on your M-Audio keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity when powering up. If you want to reverse the polarity, just make sure the pedal is pressed when you switch on your keyboard.

The foot pedal is normally used for sustaining the sound you are playing without having to keep your hands on the keyboard, just like a piano.

The Advanced Function Button

The button to the left of the keys labeled “Advanced Functions” is used to access all the remaining (‘advanced’) functions of the keyboar

When this button is pr functions and enter data.

The light above the Advanced Functions button indicates whether or not the keyboard is in Edit Mode. When in Edit Mode, the black keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions, while the white keys are used for data entry and channel selection.

Your keyboard will slip out of Edit Mode as soon as either a function is selected or the CANCEL or ENTER keys are pressed (the light above the Advanced Functions button will tur

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d will go into “Edit Mode.” While in Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard can be used to select

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