M-audio Keystation 61 user guide

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

KEYSTATION Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Guide to Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

USB Driver Installation on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

USB Driver Installation on the Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting Up Your MIDI Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the KEYSTATION in your Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

KEYSTATION MIDI Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the MIDI Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Default Settings of The KEYSTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Overall Diagram Preview: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Part A. Operation panel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Part B. Rear Panel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Limited 90 Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

USB Keystation 61 Manual

version: KS-051501

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the USB KEYSTATION 61 Direct Connect MIDI Controller brought to you by Midiman. When using your KEYSTATION in conjunction with a USB equipped PC or Macintosh computer and appropriate music software, you will be able to discover the wonderful world of Computer Music with a set of complete musical instruments from your sound card, sound modules, or workstation. The USB KEYSTATION 61 gives you full control over MIDI parameters, while utilizing proven Midiman USB MIDI interface technology.

This manual is written to help you become familiar with the powerful features of the KEYSTATION. After reading the manual carefully, you will have a clear understanding of how to transmit different MIDI messages to other instruments and equipment. For ease of use of MIDI implementation, we strongly recommend that you have the manual at hand when you are using the keyboard,

especially if you are new to the world of MIDI.

Features

• The KEYSTATION 61 USB Direct Connect MIDI Controller keyboard provides 61 dynamic keys.

•KEYSTATION uses a 9V DC “wall wart” adapter.

• Connects easily to your computer’s USB port. No tools, and no disassembly is required. When used with USB, the KEYSTATION may be parasitically powered by your computer’s USB port.

• The KEYSTATION provides two MIDI OUT jacks for connecting to MIDI devices from either your computer, or as a standalone MIDI controller.

• There is also a socket for an optional sustain-footswitch.

•Although the KEYSTATION has no built-in sound capabilities, it offers a great variety of useful MIDI functions.

KEYSTATION Overview

The USB KEYSTATION 61 is a fully functional MIDI controller. Its 61 keys can be set to play any octave, while its compact size makes it one of the ultimate portable keyboard controllers. Virtually any type of MIDI controller information can be sent from the KEYSTATION to your computer, using the power and convenience of the Mac or PC computer’s USB port. Additionally, the KEYSTATION can operate as a “standalone” MIDI controller, independent of the computer. The rear panel MIDI port marked “keyboard” is used for this purpose.

Contained within the KEYSTATION is a USB MIDI interface. Simply plug the KEYSTATION into your computer’s USB port, install the included drivers and

enable the MIDI interface within your music software. This combination of a versatile keyboard controller and a USB MIDI interface allows you to record and control MIDI information within your music application, plus adds a MIDI output port to which you can connect a MIDI sound module or drum machine. The rear panel MIDI port marked “USB” is used for this purpose.

The KEYSTATION may be powered “parasitically” from the voltage it receives from the USB port. For the most consistent performance, we recommend using the power supply when using the KEYSTATION in conjunction with your computer’s USB port. To power only from the USB port, plug the KEYSTATION directly into the USB port on the computer or into a powered USB hub. When using the KEYSTATION in stand alone mode, power must be applied to the unit from the power supply.

On a PC: You must be running Windows 98 or higher to properly use the KEYSTATION. Also, your motherboard must support USB or you will need to install a PCI to USB host adapter to provide the USB ports. It is possible for a motherboard to support USB and yet not have the physical port connectors installed. A simple USB back panel extender can be purchased at a computer supply store and can be installed easily to provide USB port connectors.

On an Apple Computer: Your Apple must support USB with the physical ports present. Standard iMac’s or G3/G4’s with USB ports will work just fine. If you choose to use a PCI to USB card for the Mac, then a Mac OS that supports USB will also be required, i.e. OS 8.6 or higher.

IMPORTANT: For the Mac an OMS MIDI driver is provided. You MUST have a sequencer that supports OMS, and have OMS properly installed in order to use the KEYSTATION.

What’s in the Box

Included in your KEYSTATION, you should find:

1. This manual.

2. PC and Mac driver disk.

3. The KEYSTATION 61 USB Direct Connect MIDI Controller.

4. One (1) standard USB cable.

5. One (1) 9v DC 500mA “wall-wart” power supply. Use only this power supply or one of equal value with your KEYSTATION.

Guide to Getting Started

Here is an outline of the steps needed to begin using your KEYSTATION on either a Mac or a PC:

1. Attach the KEYSTATION to your computer (see “Hardware Installation”).

2. Install the Driver (see “Software Installation”).

3. Hook your sound module to the KEYSTATION (see “Setting Up Your MIDI Studio”).

4. Configure the KEYSTATION in your application software (see “Using the KEYSTATION in your Application Software”).

Hardware Installation

Installing your KEYSTATION involves simply attaching it to your USB port using the standard USB cable that is included. We recommend that you power down (turn off) your computer for a first time installation. If you are using the KEYSTATION in USB mode the power supply is not required. The computer’s USB port provides the power to run the KEYSTATION. The wall-wart” is only necessary for use in the standalone mode. However, when the KEYSTATION receives its power from the USB port, we recommend either plugging directly into the computer’s USB port (not the keyboard’s port), or into a powered USB hub.

Find a good spot around your computer station to place the KEYSTATION. The USB port on your computer is a small (1/8” x 3/8”), rectangular connector (A) and is usually found in a group of two. The other end (B) of your USB cable is ‘more square’ (1/4” x 1/4”) in shape, and should fit easily into the USB connector on your KEYSTATION. Next, power up your computer and proceed to the next section, “Software Installation.”

Take the (A) end of the USB cable and plug it into the USB port on the back of your computer. Take the (B) end of the USB cable and plug it in to the USB port on the back panel of the KEYSTATION.

Software Installation

MIDI application software communicates with devices such as the MIDI interface contained within the KEYSTATION via software known as “drivers.” This software driver is a special, dedicated program that makes a MIDI interface accessible to an application. On the included driver disk, Midiman supplies the drivers that enable you to use the KEYSTATION with either Windows or Opcode’s OMS for Mac users. Both KEYSTATION drivers are supplied on the included dual format CD.

USB Driver Installation on the PC

This driver for the KEYSTATION USB interface requires Windows 98 or higher. Please make sure that Windows 98, ME, or 2000 is installed on your system, and that your USB port is enabled. Check your computer manual for more information.

1. Boot Windows with the KEYSTATION (powered on) connected, or connect it after Windows has been booted.

2. When the Add New Hardware Wizard reports that it detected an Unknown Device, click “Next.”

3. On the next screen select the “Search for the best driver for your device” item & click “Next”.

4. Indicate to Windows where to look for the driver installation files. Select “Choose Path,” then type in (or browse until you locate) [your CD ROM drive letter]:\KEYSTATION\USB. In most cases this will be d:\KEYSTATION\USB, but your CD drive may be a different drive letter.

5. On the next screen, Windows will indicate it has searched for the driver files for the “Midiman USB KEYSTATION Loader” and is now ready to install the driver. Click the “Next” button to continue.

6. Windows will copy files and then indicate it has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires. Click the “Finish” button.

7. Next you will see Windows indicate that it has found another Unknown Device & then see it automatically install the software for the “Midiman USB

KEYSTATION Midi Driver”.

Hold on, we’re not done yet.

8. The Add New Hardware Wizard will once again report it has detected an Unknown Device, click “Next”.

9. On the next screen select the “Search for the best driver for your device.” item & click “Next”.

10. Indicate to Windows where to look for the driver installation files (this should be the exact same place you had Windows look for the previous software), the click the “Next” button.

11. On the next screen, Windows will indicate it has searched for the driver files for the “Midiman USB KEYSTATION Midi Driver” and is now ready to install the driver. Click the “Next” button to continue.

12. Windows will copy files and then once again indicate it has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires. Click the “Finish” button.

The software drivers are now all loaded and functional. If you look in the Device Manager, you will find 2 parts for the KEYSTATION driver; one under the “Universal Serial Bus” controller group and the other under the “Sound, video, & game controllers” group.

Your KEYSTATION is ready for use. Refer to the sections “Setting Up Your MIDI Studio” and “Using the KEYSTATION in your Application Software” for

more information.

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