M-Audio Oxygen 8 v2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller User Manual

Users Manual

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

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

Oxygen 8 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

USB Driver Installation for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

USB Driver Installation for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

First Time OMS Configuration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting Up Your MIDI Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Oxygen 8 in your Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Oxygen 8 MIDI Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

MIDI Functions In Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Default Settings of The Oxygen 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Overall Diagram Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Utilizing the Key Programming Assignment Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Technical Support & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Appendix A-Midi Controller Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Limited 90 Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Oxygen 8

version: O8-090402

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Oxygen 8, part of the USB Keystation
series of MIDI controllers brought to you by Midiman. You may use your
Oxygen 8 in conjunction with a USB equipped PC or Macintosh computer and
appropriate music software to enter a full range of MIDI note and controller
information. 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 Oxygen 8 gives you full control over MIDI
parameters, while utilizing proven Midiman USB MIDI interface technology.
The Oxygen 8 will also serve your needs as a standalone MIDI controller.

This manual will help you become familiar with the powerful features of the
Oxygen 8. 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 Oxygen 8 MIDI controller keyboard provides 25 dynamic keys,

pitch and mod wheels, a data slider, and 8 assignable rotary
controllers.

•Connects easily to your computer’s USB port. No tools, and no

disassembly is required. When used with USB, the Oxygen 8 may be
parasitically powered by your computer’s USB port.

• The Oxygen 8 may also be used as a completely portable standalone

controller when powered by 6 AA-size batteries.

• The Oxygen 8 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 Oxygen 8 has no built-in sound capabilities, it offers a

great variety of useful MIDI functions.

Oxygen 8 Overview

The Oxygen 8 is a fully functional MIDI controller. Its 25 keys can be set to play
any octave or transposed pitch, while the Oxygen 8’s pitch wheel, mod wheel and
data slider with the addition of eight programmable rotary knobs make it the most

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versatile MIDI controller of its class. Its compact size and ability to run on battery
power make it the ultimate in portable keyboard controllers. Virtually any type of
MIDI controller information can be sent from the Oxygen 8 to your computer,
using the power and convenience of the Mac or PC computer’s USB port.
Additionally, the Oxygen 8 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 Oxygen 8 is a USB MIDI interface. Simply plug the
Oxygen 8 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 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 Oxygen 8 may be powered by one of three sources: external power supply,
internal batteries, or “parasitically” from the voltage it receives from the USB
port. For the most consistent perfomance, we recommend using a power supply
or batteries, even when using the Oxygen 8 with your computer’s USB port. To
power from the USB port only, plug the Oxygen 8 directly into the computer ’s
USB port, or into a powered USB hub. When using the Oxygen 8 in standalone
mode, a power supply or batteries must be used. Six AA-size batteries are
required when using battery power. When using an external power supply
(optional), it is important to use only a supply with the proper 9vDC, 500ma
rating. These may be purchased locally or through MIDIMAN.

On a PC: You must be running Windows 98 or higher to properly use the

Oxygen 8

. 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 built-in native ports
present. Standard iMac’s or G3/G4’s with USB ports will work just fine. A Mac
OS that supports USB will also be required. We recommend OS 9.2.2 or higher. We
cannot guarantee performance of device when using non-Apple USB ports.

IMPORTANT: For MacOS 9, an OMS MIDI driver is provided. You
MUST have a sequencer program that supports OMS, and have
OMS properly installed in order to use the Oxygen 8.

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What’s in the Box

Included in your Oxygen 8, you should find:

1. Oxygen 8 USB Keystation MIDI Controller

2. One (1) standard USB cable

3. PC and Mac driver disk

4. Owner’s manual and warranty card

Guide to Getting Started

Here is an outline of the steps needed to begin using your Oxygen 8 on either a
Mac or a PC:

1. Attach the Oxygen 8 to your computer (see “Hardware Installation”).

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

3. Hook your sound module to the Oxygen 8 (see “Setting Up Your MIDI Studio”).

4. Configure the Oxygen 8 in your application software (see “Using the Oxygen 8

in your Application Software”).

Hardware Installation

Installing your Oxygen 8 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 Oxygen 8 in
USB mode, a power supply is not required. The computer’s USB port provides
the power to run the Oxygen 8. The “wall-wart” or battery supply is only
necessary for use in the standalone mode. However, when the Oxygen 8 receives
its power from the USB port, we recommend either plugging directly into the
computer’s USB port (not into the keyboard’s port or a powered USB hub.)

Find a good spot around your computer station to place the Oxygen 8. 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 Oxygen 8. 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 Oxygen 8.

Next, power up your computer and proceed to the next section, “Software Installation.”

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Software Installation

MIDI application software communicates with devices such as the MIDI interface
contained within the Oxygen 8 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 Oxygen 8 with either Windows, Mac OS9 or Mac OSX. Oxygen 8
drivers are supplied on the included dual format CD.

USB Driver Installation for Windows

This driver for the Oxygen 8 USB interface requires Windows 98 or higher. Please
make sure that Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XPis installed on your system, and that
your USB port is enabled. Check your computer manual for more information.

To verify your Windows installation after you have carefully followed these
instructions, you may check your system’s “Device Manager,” located in the Control
Panel under “System.” If you look in the Device Manager, you will find 2 parts for the
Oxygen 8 KEYSTATION driver; one under the “Universal Serial Bus” controller
group and the other under the “Sound, video, & game controllers” group.

Windows 98:

1. Connect the Oxygen 8 to your computer's USB port. The computer will update its

database as it looks for drivers. After doing so, your computer will identify the
Keystation as a USB device. Click "Next".

2. Windows Hardware Wizard will ask you what you want to do next. The "Search

for the best Driver for your Device should already be checked. Click "Next".

Note: Insert the CD-ROM driver disk into your CD-Rom drive. In this
example we assume that your CD-ROM drive is letter "D." Please
change this to your drive letter, if it is different.

3. Windows will ask you for the location of the driver, uncheck all boxes except,

"Specify Location." Click "Browse."

4. Browse to the CD-Rom drive of your computer, select the Keystation folder

and click on Win98SE folder to open the folder. Click "OK."

5. Now the location is specified in the "Add New Hardware Wizard Screen."

Click Next.

6. Windows will load the USB MIDI 1x1 Keystation Loader Driver, when it has

found it, Windows will state that it is now ready to install this driver. Click "Next."

7. The final Window of this part of the installation process will show that the

driver has been installed. Click "Finish."

8. Next, Windows will find an additional USB Device and label it "Unknown

Device." Click "Next" to continue.

9. Windows Hardware Wizard will ask you what you want to do next. The "Search

for the best Driver for your Device" should already be checked. Click "Next"

10. Windows will ask you for the location of the driver, uncheck all boxes except

“Specify Location” and click "Browse".

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11. Using the Windows Explorer menu, navigate to your CD-Rom drive and open

the Keystation Folder. Select Win98SE to open the folder and click "OK".

12. Windows will now state that is has found the USB MIDI 1x1 Driver and is

ready to install this driver. Click "Next" to continue.

13. Windows will load the driver and report that it is finished. Click Finish to end

the installation.

Windows ME:

1. Connect the Oxygen 8 to your computer's USB port. The computer will update its

database as it looks for drivers. After doing so, your computer will identify the
Midisport as a USB device and this screen will appear. Click "Next".

2. Windows’ "Add New Hardware Wizard" will prompt you to specify the

location of the drivers. Make sure that "Search for the best driver for your
device" is checked and then click "Browse."

3. Browse to your CD-Rom Drive, select the Keystation folder and then select

WinME to open the folder. Click "OK" to continue.

4. Windows will now state that it has ready to install the best driver for this

device. Click "Next " to continue.

5. Windows will now state that it has finished installing the new hardware

device. Click "Finish" to complete this portion of the installation.

6. Next, Windows will find an "Unknown Device.” Check "Specify the location

of the driver" and click "Next" to continue.

7. Windows’ "Add New Hardware Wizard" will prompt you to specify the

location of the drivers. Make sure that "Search for the best driver for your
device" is checked and then click "Browse."

8. Browse to your CD-Rom Drive, select the Keystation folder and then select

WinME to open the folder. Click "OK" to continue.

9. Windows will now state that it has ready to install the best driver for this

device. Click "Next " to continue.

10. Windows will now state that it has finished installing the new hardware

device. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Windows 2000:

1. Connect the Oxygen 8 to your computer's USB port. The computer will update its

database as it looks for drivers. After doing so, your computer will identify the
Midisport as a USB device and this screen will appear. Click "Next".

2. The next screen prompts to select how to allocate the drivers. Check "Search

for a suitable driver for my device" and click "Next" to continue.

3. The next screen prompts for the location of the drivers, uncheck all boxes

except "Specify a location" and select "Next".

4. The next screen prompts you to insert the Midiman Keystation driver CD into

your CD-Rom drive. Once the CD-Rom is in the computer, click "Browse.”

5. Now navigate to your CD-Rom drive. We will assume that your CD-Rom

drive is drive letter "D." Click the "+" sign in front of the Keystation folder.
Click “Win2000” to highlight the folder and then click "Open" to continue.

6. Now the correct installation path is inserted into the "Found New Hardware

Wizard.” Click "OK" to continue.

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7. The next screen will prompt, "Windows found a driver for this device." To

install the driver that Windows found, simply click "Next".

8. Windows will now report that it has finished installing the software for this

device. Click "Finish" to complete this portion of the installation.

9. Windows will now start the "Found New Hardware Wizard" as it finds

another device to be installed.

10. The next screen prompts you to select how to allocate the drivers. Check

"Search for a suitable driver for my device" and click "Next" to continue.

11. The next screen prompts for the location of the drivers. Uncheck all boxes

except "Specify a location" and select "Next".

12. Now navigate to your CD-Rom drive. We will assume that your CD-Rom drive

is drive letter "D:" in this case. Click the "+" sign in front of the Keystation
folder. Click Win2000 to highlight the folder, then click "Open" to continue.

13. The next screen will prompt, "Windows found a driver for this device." To

install the driver that Windows found, simply click "Next".

14. Windows will now report that it has finished installing the software for this

device. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Windows XP:

1. At the desktop, connect the Oxygen 8 to your computer's USB port. The first

item you will see in Windows XP is a little balloon that pops up from the
taskbar in the lower right hand corner.

2. Windows will now open the "Found New Hardware Wizard.” Select “Install

from a list or specific location” and click "Next" to continue.

3. At this point the Midiman Driver CD should be inserted into the computer's

CD-ROM drive. In this example the CD-ROM drive is letter "D." (The letter of
your CD-ROM drive may be different, and you should change it accordingly.)
In the next screen, "Search for the best driver..." should already be selected.
Click "Include this location in the search" and click "Browse" to continue.

4. Now navigate to your CD-Rom drive, "D:" in this case. Click the "+" sign in

front of the Keystation folder. Select WinXP to highlight the folder, and then
click "OK" to continue.

5. Now the correct installation path is listed on the "Found New Hardware

Wizard." Click "OK" to continue.

6. At the next screen that asks for the driver signature, click "Continue Anyway"

to continue with the installation.

7. Windows will now report that it has finished installing the software for this

device. Click "Finish" to complete this portion of the installation.

8. Windows finds another device as the "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens

again. Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click "Next" to continue.

9. In the next screen, "Search for the best driver..." should already be checked.

Select "Include this location in the search" and click "Browse" to continue.

10. Now navigate to your CD-ROM drive, "D:" in this case. Click the "+" sign in

front of the Keystation folder, click WinXP to highlight the folder, and then
click "OK" to continue.

11.At the next screen that asks for the driver signature, click "Continue Anyway"

to continue with the installation.

12. Windows will now report that it has finished installing the software for this

device. Click "Finish" to complete this portion of the installation.

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13. Windows XP will now find another new device stating that it is "Searching for

Drivers" in a little balloon that pops up on the taskbar in the lower right hand
part of the desktop.

14. Windows will now open the "Found New Hardware Wizard" again. Select

"Install from a list or specific location" and select "Next" to continue.

15. In the next screen, "Search for the best driver..." should already be selected.

Check "Include this location in the search" and click "Browse" to continue.

16. Navigate to your CD-ROM drive, "D:" in this example. Click the "+" sign in

front of the Keystation folder. Click WinXP to highlight the folder, and then
click "OK" to continue.

17. At the next screen that asks for the driver signature, click "Continue Anyway"

to continue with the installation.

18. Windows will now report that it has finished installing the software for this

device. Click "Finish" to complete this portion of the installation.

19. Windows XP finishes the installation by launching a little balloon in the lower

right hand corner of the desktop which states that "Your hardware is installed
and ready to use".

USB Driver Installation for Macintosh

If you are using OS 9, you must first install Opcode’s OMS. This is available on
the MIDISPORT drivers page of our website, or can be installed from the driver
CD by opening the OMS folder and then double clicking the OMS install icon
that asks for the driver signature.

This release version of the Oxygen 8 driver requires Macintosh operating system
OS 9.2.2 or higher. Some updates are of fered free to Apple owners. Please check
the Apple website at http://www.info.apple.com for update information.

OMS is a MIDI manager program that is made by Opcode. We have included it
on the CD disk for your convenience, and also offer it as a free download from our
website’s MIDISPORT drivers page. OMS is required to run the Oxygen 8 on the
Macintosh in OS 9, and it is important that you install OMS before running the
Oxygen 8 Installer. Locate the OMS installer program on this CD in the OMS 2.3.7
folder, and simply double click its icon to install OMS. Once this has been
successfully completed, you can move on to the next step- the KEYSTATION
Installer.

FOR FIRST TIME INSTALLS: If you power up your Mac with the
Oxygen 8 attached and powered up (or with “USB” selected on the
power switch), you will receive a message that an “unknown USB
device has been detected.” Click OK, and proceed with the driver
installation. You may also install the drivers first, and then plug in
the Oxygen 8.

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Mac OS 9:

1. Insert the Driver Software CD. Open the KEYSTATION folder, then the USB

folder. There, you will find the KEYSTATION Installer program.

2. Run the KEYSTATION Installer by double clicking on it. This installs all of the

KEYSTATION’s extensions as well as the KEYSTATION OMS Driver.
However, YOU MUST HAVE OMS INSTALLED FIRST BEFORE YOU RUN
THIS INSTALLER PROGRAM. Otherwise, the KEYSTATION OMS Driver
will not be placed in the OMS folder.

Once installed, you should have 2 files, one is in System Folder:Extensions
(MIDIMAN USB MIDI Support) and the other is in System Folder: OMS
Preferences (MIDIMAN USB OMS Support.) For more information, scroll
through the Readme text which is presented on your screen during the
installation process.

Mac OSX:

The drivers for MacOS X are found on the Driver CD, which comes with the
product. You may also wish to check the MIDISPORT drivers page of our
website to make sure you have the most recent version. The driver may be
labeled “Keystation” or “MIDIMAN USB”. The OSX Installer Package icon
looks like “a cube of Jello rising out of a cardboard box” and usually ends with
the suffix “.pkg”.

1. Double-click on the installer package.

2. Click on the lock icon and enter the administrator password you chose when

you installed OSX.

3. Follow the prompts to install the software.

First Time OMS Configuration Instructions

If you have installed the Oxygen 8 in Mac OS 9, it is now time to configure OMS
(this is not necessary in Mac OS X). Go to the Chooser under the Apple Menu,
and make sure AppleTalk is turned off (this is recommended, although OMS will
sense that it is on and prompt you to turn it off). If you are installing your
Oxygen 8’s KEYSTATION driver and configuring OMS for the first time, follow
these instructions to configure OMS.

1. In the Opcode folder, which you will find on your hard drive, locate the OMS

Applications folder, then OMS Setup. Double click on OMS Setup.

2. OMS will inform you that it has not yet been configured. Click OK.

3. The Create A New Studio Setup dialog box now appears. Click OK.

4. The “OMS Driver Search” box asks you to choose the port on which you’ve

attached the Oxygen 8 (either Modem or Printer). DO NOT choose a port
(since we’re using USB), just click “Search.” OMS begins Searching.

IMPORTANT: If the USB cable is not correctly hooked up to the
Oxygen 8, setup will fail.

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5. “OMS Driver Setup” shows the Oxygen 8 KEYSTATION in a list when OMS

successfully finds the driver. Click OK. OMS will now define (shows
“Identifying”) the Oxygen 8 output port.

7. The “OMS MIDI Device Setup” dialog box will appear showing the Oxygen

8’s output port (labeled KEYSTATION) with an open check box to the left of
the port. You will now have to check this open box to enable the output port.
Click on OK.

8. Next, the “My Studio Setup” appears with a file save dialog box over it. You will

now need to name and save your new Studio Setup (or use the default name)
before you can assign an instrument to the Oxygen 8’s output (labeled
KEYSTATION). Assign your instrument (this step is optional) and you are done.

You can run the OMS ‘Test Studio’ utility by going to the ‘Studio’ menu and
releasing the mouse on “Test Studio.” Playing a note on your keyboard will give
you an audio message from your computer, “MIDI received,” while the arrow
pointing to the keyboard icon flashes. Clicking on the keyboard icon with the
mouse pointer will send a tone cluster to the Oxygen 8 output port. The LED will
light, and the sound module connected to the Oxygen 8 MIDI Out port should
play the chord.

You may now exit OMS Setup by quitting the application. The rest is up to the
configuration within your music software. Generally, this means selecting “OMS
Compatibility,” or “Open Music System” for your MIDI system setup.

Setting Up Your MIDI Studio

A typical MIDI system set-up would include your Oxygen 8, a computer, MIDI
sequencing software and/or a MIDI compatible sound module. This type of set­up can be connected as follows:

1. The Oxygen 8 is connected to the computer via the USB port connectors, using

the supplied USB standard cable.

2. The Oxygen 8 can play the synthesizer that is part of an internal sound card,

as well as any software synthesizers that are installed in your system. This
will depend on how you set up your software (see section “Using the
Oxygen 8 in your Application Software.”) The audio output of the sound
card can be plugged directly into a sound system, or into a mixer, which is
then connected to a sound system.

3. The MIDI Output of the Oxygen 8 is connected to the MIDI In of a sound

module. The audio output of the sound module can be plugged directly into
a sound system, or into a mixer, which is then connected to a sound system.

In the following set-up, the Oxygen 8 is being used as a MIDI controller as well
as a MIDI interface, inputting MIDI data to the computer and its application
software, and outputting MIDI to a sound module from which sounds will be
produced. The Oxygen 8 as a controller may also send MIDI information to an
existing internal soundcard’s MIDI synthesizer or any installed software
synthesizer, outputting the audio from the computer soundcard.

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In this scenario, it may not be necessary to apply external power to the Oxygen 8.
With the power switch set to “Power Off,” the Oxygen 8 receives power from the
USB port on your computer. It is recommended that you either plug directly into the
USB port on the computer, or use a powered USB hub. You may also choose to use
power from batteries or an external power supply.

Additionally, the Oxygen 8 may be used as a “standalone” keyboard controller,
independent of the computer and its USB port. In this case, the Oxygen 8 must
receive power from either a power supply or batteries, by switching the power
setting on from the rear panel. Also, you will want to use the MIDI out port that
is labeled “Keyboard.” A setup such as this may be used in a performance
situation, or when you wish to use the keyboard without the computer.

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Using the Oxygen 8 in your Application Software

Once the Oxygen 8 driver has been installed, you will need to configure your
MIDI application software to utilize the Oxygen 8. The manner in which this is
done varies between applications, so we can just cover the basics here.

Generally with both the Mac and PC, most MIDI applications have a MIDI port
configuration or settings dialog box, sometimes called “MIDI Devices” or
“MIDI Setup.” It is within this dialog box that you will select or enable your
MIDI input and output devices.

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If the Oxygen 8 drivers are properly installed, then the port selection in this case
will be the KEYSTATION In-1 (or “Port 1” on the Mac) in the input column, and
then KEYSTATION Out-1 (or Port 1) in the output column. Input 1 (or Port 1),
corresponds to the information that will be sent from the Oxygen 8 keyboard to
your computer. Output 1 (or Port 1), corresponds to the MIDI information sent
from your music application to the physical MIDI output on your Oxygen 8 that is
marked “USB.” Make sure that those items are highlighted or checked. The output
port that you select on a specific MIDI track within your sequence will output
MIDI information to the keyboard or sound module that is attached to that port.

Oxygen 8 MIDI Functions

MIDI is the acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which makes
all digital musical instruments equipped with this standardized interface able to
exchange their MIDI data or “talk to each other.”

To explain how MIDI works on your instrument in more detail, the following
descriptions outline the MIDI functions of the Oxygen 8, which allow you to
connect the keyboard to other MIDI instruments and to your computer. The
versatile MIDI capability of the Oxygen 8 will offer you tremendous power in a
MIDI environment.

The keys on the Oxygen 8, in conjunction with the MIDI/SELECT button, give
you the extra programming capability that is unique to the Keystation series of
MIDI controllers. You can use the Data Entry key to enter in values, or the keys
that are lableled with numbers. The keys labeled for specific MIDI functions can
be used to assign that function to the data slider. The “Set Ctrl” key can be used
with the numeric value keys to program the rotary faders to send MIDI controller
information on specific MIDI channels.

MIDI Functions In Standalone Mode

To transmit MIDI data from your keyboard to other professional MIDI instruments,
purchase a standard MIDI cable and use it to connect the MIDI OUT jack of your
Oxygen 8 labeled “Keyboard” to the MIDI IN jack of the other instrument.

1. Power up the Oxygen 8, using either a 9vDC adapter or using 6 AA batteries.

Set the power switch to the the 9V/Battery setting. If a 9V power adapter is
present, the Oxygen 8 will use power from the adapter. If a 9V adapter is not
present, and the Oxygen 8 has the required battery power, the unit will power
up using the batteries.

2. Make sure that the MIDI port ”transmit” channel within you music

application matches the MIDI “receive” channel of the other instrument.

3. Please refer to the diagram in the section, “Setting Up Your MIDI Studio” for

audio connections.

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Default Settings of The Oxygen 8

The Oxygen 8 will always select the following values for their parameters when
the power is turned on.

•Transmit MIDI Channel no. 1

• Default Octave will be from C4(60) to C6(84)

• Default After Touch value will be 0

•Default Velocity value will be 0

• Default Reverb Depth value will be 64

• Default Pan Pot value will be 64

•Default Volume value will be 127

• Default CC Data value will be 0

• Default CC no. value will be 0

•Default Control Change (CC-00=0, CC-32=0) message to be transmitted

• Default Program Change (PG=1) message to be transmitted

•Default MIDI-controller knob-assignments (10-17) on MIDI ch. 1

Overall Diagram Preview

Operation Panel

1. Using the Pitch Bend Wheel: The Pitch Bend wheel is used for raising or

lowering the pitch of a voice during performance, starting from and always
returning to a center “detent” point. The range of pitch values depends on the
sound generator (sound card or module) being used. Please refer to the
manuals of your devices for information on how to change the Pitch Bend
range. To bend the pitch up, move the wheel away from you. To bend the
pitch down, move the wheel towards you.

2. Using the Modulation Wheel: It is very common to use the modulation wheel

to change the intensity of effects, such as Vibrato (pitch change), Tremolo
(change in volume), and Modulation (change in tone). The Modulation Wheel
produces a vibrato effect shortly after the sound is generated, and is most
effective for solo instruments such as saxophone, strings, and oboe. Similar to
the pitch wheel, the actual effect and range of that effect will be set within
your MIDI sound module.

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3. Data Entry Slider: This slide controller allows you to adjust the value of

parameters such as Volume, Velocity, Aftertouch, and virtually any assignable
MIDI control parameter directly from your keyboard. Setting the data slider
is covered in the next section.

4. MIDI/SELECT button: Use this button to select different MIDI commands using

certain keys from your keyboard. Activating this key is indicated by a lit LED on
the MIDI/Select button. When MIDI/SELECT is activated, the keyboard becomes
a set of function keys for setting MIDI parameter commands.

5. Octave Up & Down / Preset buttons: Pressing these buttons during normal

use will allow you to select the octave orientation of the Oxygen 8’s keyboard.
Following a pressing of the MIDI/SELECT button, they allow you, instead, to
select the preset-bank setting (P1-P5) of the Oxygen 8’s keyboard. Pressing the
MIDI/SELECT button again, after a preset-bank selection, will return these
buttons to their normal octave-select function.

6. Rotary Controller Knobs: These eight programmable rotary knobs can be used

to send any MIDI controller data on any MIDI channel. This is perfect for use
with hardware and software synthesizers, for automating software mixers, or
for controlling any devices that will respond to MIDI commands. In the next
section, the “Set Controller Key” instructions will show you how to program
this special feature.

7. Key Programming Assignments: After pressing the MIDI/SELECT button,

the keys on the Oxygen 8 become function keys that allow you to assign
particular MIDI parameters as well as Program Change and MIDI Channel
selections using the numbered key group.

Utilizing the Key Programming Assignment Keys

This section contains the information you will need to program the Oxygen 8,
and to send any MIDI parameter data from the Oxygen 8 keyboard. You may set
the data slider to send MIDI controller data of your choice, send program change
data from the keyboard, select the MIDI transmit channel of the Oxygen 8, set
the octave or pitch of the keyboard, and program the eight rotary controllers.

DATA ENTRY assignments: Pressing the MIDI/SELECT button then pressing
a key labeled by its MIDI function (such as velocity offset, aftertouch, reverb
depth, pan pot, volume, CC data) and then moving the data entry slider, allows
you to select the transmitting value of the chosen function.

For example, if you want to change the value of the velocity offset, first press the
MIDI/SELECT button and then the velocity key. Second, change the data entry
slider to the value you want. Finally, press the MIDI/SELECT button again to
finish the change.

To assign any MIDI control value to the data slider:

1. Pree the MIDI/Select button

2. Press the CC No. key (low B)

3. Press the number keys to choose the MIDI controller number

4. Press the Enter key

5. Press the MIDI/Select button to finish your selection.

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For a chart of MIDI control change values, see Appendix A in this manual.
You can also use the data slider to send this MIDI controller information in

realtime. When the Oxygen 8 powers up, the DATA ENTRY slider defaults to a
MIDI controller value of 7. AController 7 message is the equivalent of a MIDI
volume message. Once you’ve selected one of the keys that represents a
controller value, i.e., velocity, aftertouch, pan pot, etc., or assigned a value using
the number keys, the DATA ENTRY key then takes on that value and will
transmit that type of controller information when the slider is moved

SET CTRL key: Pressing the MIDI/SELECT button and then the SET CTRL
key will allow you to begin programming the rotary control knobs. In order to
change the value of each knob (1 - 8), you need to do as follows:

1. Press MIDI/SELECT, then the Set Controller key, F3 (marked “SET CTRL.)”

The display will show a small “n” to indicate that the desired controller knob
“number” should be entered next.

2. Choose the number of the desired controller knob using the number key

group (1 - 8). Then press the Enter key. The display will show a “P” in
anticipation of the “parameter” number.

3. Assign the desired MIDI controller parameter number using the number key

group (1-127), then press Enter. The display will show a “C” in anticipation of
the MIDI “channel” number. See chart, “Appendix A.”

4. Assign the MIDI channel number on number key group (1-16) then press

Enter. This channel assignment will apply only to the controller knob that you
are programming.

5. You can select up to five banks of presets for the Oxygen 8’s keyboard, P1-P5,

by pressing the MIDI/SELECT button. This is primarily effective for
stand-alone mode, not for all soft-synth presets.

Finally, Press MIDI/SELECT key again to finish assigning values to the
controller knob.

RESET key: Pressing the MIDI/SELECT button, the RESET key , then the Enter
key will send out a message to return all external MIDI instruments to their
default setting. Press the MIDI/SELECT button again to complete the process.

“Flat” & “Sharp” keys: By pressing the MIDI/SELECT button and the flat or
the sharp key, you will shift the active keyboard pitch one note (half-step) higher,
or lower. For example, if you want to change the pitch 2 notes down, press
MIDI/SELECT button and the “flat” key twice. Press the MIDI/SELECT button
to finish the change.

To change the Oxygen 8’s octave range, press the MIDI/SELECT button, then
the “Octave Up” or “Octave Down” button however many times you wish to
shift the octave range. Press the MIDI/SELECT button to finish the change.

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MIDI CHANNEL select: Pressing the MIDI/SELECT button and then pressing
the MIDI CHANNEL key allows you to select the transmitting channel for your
keyboard. The default Channel is 1 when the keyboard’s power is turned on. To
set the MIDI channel to 2, for example:

1. Press the MIDI/SELECT button.

2. Press the key labeled “MIDI CHANNEL”, on the keyboard.

3. Press the key labeled “2”, on the keyboard, then press the key labeled “Enter”,

also on the keyboard. Lastly, press the MIDI/SELECT button one more time
(this will change the MIDI transmit channel from 1 to 2.)

Control Change data entry by numeric keypad: Oxygen 8 allows you to use
the numeric keys, instead of the data entry slider, to specify the Control Change
parameter data. This is done by pressing the MIDI/SELECT button, CC (No. or
Data) key, required number key(s), and the Enter key. As an example, to assign
a Control Change value of 7, and CC Data value of 123:

1. Press the MIDI/SELECT button.

2. Press the CC No. key.

3. Press the key labeled “7”.

4. Press the Enter key, in order to specify the Control Change as 7.

5. Press the CC Data key.

6. Press the number keys 1, 2 and 3, in order.

7. Press the Enter key, to specify the value 123, then press the MIDI/SELECT

button. This completes the process.

Program key: Pressing the MIDI/SELECT button and the Program key, then
numeric keys, and finally the Enter key, you can select any patch number
between 1 and 128. For example, if you want to change the voice to 67 (General
MIDI TenorSax), Press the MIDI/SELECT button and 6, 7 on the numeric keys,
then press the enter key and MIDI/SELECT button again to finish this action.

Please note: After you press the enter key, the LED display will
show “—-“ and will not disappear until you press the MIDI/SELECT
button to finish your choice. After you press the Cancel key,, the
LED display will also show blank, and will not disappear until you
press the MIDI/SELECT button to finish your choice.

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Rear Panel

1. Sustain jack: This jack allows you to connect an optional footswitch to the

keyboard. When the footswitch is depressed, notes played on the keyboard
will continuously sound as long as the footswitch is held, while MIDI
controller information is sent from the Oxygen 8.

2. MIDI Out jack, “Keyboard”: This standard MIDI jack is a direct MIDI out from

the keyboard in “standalone” mode, and is used to send MIDI messages to
another MIDI instrument (such as sound module).

3. MIDI Out jack, USB”: This standard MIDI jack receives its source from the

computer when software is set to Oxygen 8 MIDI Out, and is used to send
MIDI messages to another MIDI instrument (such as sound module).

4. USB port: This USB connector jack is used to connect the Oxygen 8 to the

computer’s USB port using a standard USB cable (included).

5. Power switch: The 3-way power switch selects the keyboard’s power mode—

powered by USB connection, external power supply/battery power, or
powered off. When set to “USB Power” the KEYSTATION receives power
only after the computer is powered on. When the KEYSTATION’s power is
turned on, the keyboard will reset to it’s default settings.

6. Power jack: This jack is used to connect the keyboard to an optional 9vDC,

500mA “wall-wart” type power supply.

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Specifications

Model: Oxygen 8

Keyboard Type 25 dynamic key
Simultaneous Output 10 note (reverse priority)
Control Switches MIDI Channel
Reset
Octave -2, -1, center , +1, +2
Program Change
CC-00/CC-32 (GS Bank Selection)
CC-No. (Generic CC Assignment)
CC-Data
Data Entry Velocity Assignment
Data Entry Reverb Send Level Assignment
Data Entry Chorus Send Level Assignment
Pan Pot Assignment (CC-10)
Volume Assignment (CC-07)
Numerical Keys (x 10)
Enter
Cancel
Pitch Bender Wheel
Modulation Wheel
Data Entry Slider
Rear Terminals MIDI Out jacks (Kybd & Comptr - DIN)
Sustain jack (1/4")
USB port (to Comptr - pwr & MIDI)
Power Select switch
Power jack
Display Type 7-segment LED (x 3)
Dimensions 42 x 23.7 x 7.62 (cm)
Weight 1.4 kg
Power Source Options External supply (9VDC, 500ma)
USB
Battery (6 AA)

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comply

with FCC

Standards

For Home or Studio Use

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MIDI Implementation Chart

Model: Oxygen 8 Version: 1.0
Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Basic Channel

Default 1 x
Changed 1-16 x

Mode

Default Mode 3 x
Messages x x
Altered ************* x

Note Number 12-108 x

With Octave Change

True Voice ************* x

Velocity

Note ON o x
Note OFF x x

After Touch
Key’s x x

Ch’s x x

Pitch Bender o x
Control Change o x
Prog Change

:True # 1-128 x
:CC-00, ************ x
:CC-32 0-127 x

System Exclusive x x

System Common

:Song Pos x x
:Song Sel x x
:Tune x x

System Real Time

:Clock x x
:Commands x x

Aux Message

:Local ON/OFF x x
:All Notes OFF o x

Send with Reset.

:Active Sense o x
:Reset o x

Send with Reset.

Notes: o=Yes,x=No

Appendix A-Midi Controller Chart

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Number Definition Parameter

0 Bank Select 0-127
1 Modulation Wheel 0-127
2 Breath Control 0-127
3Undefined 0-127
4Foot Controller 0-127
5Portamento Time 0-127
6Data Entry 0-127
7Channel Volume 0-127
8 Balance 0-127

9Undefined 0-127
10 Pan 0-127
11 Expression Controller 0-127
12 Effect Control 1 0-127
13 Effect Control 2 0-127
14 Undefined 0-127
15 Undefined 0-127
16 General Purpose Controller #1 0-127
17 General Purpose Controller #2 0-127
18 General Purpose Controller #3 0-127
19 General Purpose Controller #4 0-127

20-31 Undefined 0-127
32-63 LSB Controllers (0~31) 0-127

64 Damper Pedal on/off (sustain) 0-127
65 Portamento on/off <63=off; >64=on
66 Sustenuto on/off <63=off; >64=on
67 Soft Pedal on/off <63=off; >64=on
68 Legato Footswitch <63=off; >64=on
69 Hold 2 <63=off; >64=on
70 Sound Controller 1 0-127
71 Sound Controller 2 (Resonance) 0-127
72 Sound Controller 3 (Release Time) 0-127
73 Sound Controller 4 (Attack Time) 0-127
74 Sound Controller 5 (Cutoff) 0-127
75 Sound Controller 6 (Decay Time) 0-127
76 Sound Controller 7 (Vibrato Rate) 0-127
77 Sound Controller 8 (Vibrato Depth) 0-127
78 Sound Controller 9 (Vibrato Delay) 0-127
79 Sound Controller 10 0-127
80 General Purpose Controller #5 0-127
81 General Purpose Controller #6 0-127
82 General Purpose Controller #7 0-127
83 General Purpose Controller #8 0-127
84 Portamento Control 0-127

85-90 Undefined 0-127

91 Effects 1 Depth (Reverb Send Level) 0-127
92 Effects 2 Depth (Tremolo Depth) 0-127
93 Effects 3 Depth (Chorus Send Level) 0-127
94 Effects 4 Depth (Celeste Depth) 0-127
95 Effects 5 Depth (Phaser Depth) 0-127
96 Data Entry +1 n/a
97 Data Entry -1 n/a
98 Non-Registered Parameter Number LSB 0-127
99 Non-Registered Parameter Number MSB 0-127

100 Register Parameter Number LSB 0-127
101 Register Parameter Number MSB 0-127

102-119 Undefined ?

120 All Sound Off 0
121 Reset All Controllers 0
122 Local Controller on/off 0=off; 127=on
123 All notes off 0
124 Omni mode off (+ all notes off) 0
125 Omni mode on (+all notes off) 0
126 Monophonic Mode 0-16
127 Polyphonic Mode 0

Limited 90 Day Warranty

MIDIMAN warrants that this product is free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal conditions for 90 days, so long as the product is:
owned by the original purchaser; the original purchaser has proof of purchase
from an authorized MIDIMAN dealer; and the purchaser has registered his/her
ownership of the product by sending in the completed warranty card.

In the event that MIDIMAN receives written notice of defects in materials or
workmanship from such an original purchaser, MIDIMAN will either replace the
product, repair the product, or refund the purchase price at its option. In the event
any repair is required, shipment to and from MIDIMAN and a nominal handling
charge shall be born by the purchaser. In the event that repair is required, a
Return Authorization number must be obtained from MIDIMAN. After this
number is obtained, the unit should be shipped back to MIDIMAN in a protective
package with a description of the problem and the Return Authorization clearly
written on the package.

In the event that MIDIMAN determines that the product requires repair because
of user misuse or regular wear, it will assess a fair repair or replacement fee. The
customer will have the option to pay this fee and have the unit repaired and
returned, or not pay this fee and have the unit returned unrepaired.

The remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall not include any other
damages. MIDIMAN will not be liable for consequential, special, indirect, or
similar damages or claims including loss of profit or any other commercial
damage, even if its agents have been advised of the possibility of such damages,
and in no event will MIDIMAN's liability for any damages to the purchaser or
any other person exceed the price paid for the product, regardless of any form of
the claim. MIDIMAN specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or
implied. Specifically, MIDIMAN makes no warranty that the product is fit for
any particular purpose.

This warranty shall be construed, interpreted, and governed by the laws of the
state of California. If any provision of this warranty is found void, invalid or
unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the balance of the warranty , which
shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms. In the event any
remedy hereunder is determined to have failed of its essential purpose, all
limitations of liability and exclusion of damages set forth herein shall remain in
full force and effect.

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