Midiplus X4 pro mini, X6 pro mini User Manual

X4 pro mini /X6 pro mini
Table Of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 2
Important notes: ....................................................................................................................... 2
1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.10.1 MIDI Channels Keys ............................................................................................................... 9
2.10.2 Transpose Keys ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.10.3 Other Functions Keys ............................................................................................................. 9
2.10.4 Numeric Keypads ............................................................................................................... 10
3. Edit Mode .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.6.1 Customizing The "T1 ~ T0" Knobs .......................................................................................... 13
3.6.2 Customizing The "B1 ~ B8" Buttons ....................................................................................... 13
3.6.3 Customizing The Transport Buttons ........................................................................................ 14
3.6.4 Customizing The "P1 ~ P8" Pads ........................................................................................... 14
4. Factory Reset ........................................................................................................................ 16
5. Appendix ............................................................................................................................... 16

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Midiplus X pro mini series MIDI keyboard.
The Midiplus X pro mini series includes 49 and 61 keys variants. They features compact keys which
maintain the comfort standard size keys, but with added portability. Includes the same stylish look
and color matching as the X pro Series. Also, has assignable knob and transport controls, 8 velocity
sensitive drum pads, touch sensitive pitch and modulation bars, and 128 built in tones. For added
portability rechargeable NiMh batteries can be used to power the X pro mini (batteries not included).
Whats in the box:
l X pro mini keyboard
l USB cable
l Quick start manual
l Midiplus posters

Important notes:

Please read the following precautions carefully before use to avoid damaging the equipment or causing personal injury. Precautions include but are not limited to the following:
1. Read and understand all the illustrations.
2. Always follow the instructions on the device.
3. Before cleaning the device, always remove the batteries and the USB cable. When
cleaning, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline, alcohol, acetone, turpentine or
any other organic solutions; do not use a liquid cleaner, spray or cloth that's too wet.
4. Disconnect the USB cable and remove the batteries if not used for extended periods.
5. Make sure to turn off the power before install/remove the batteries.
6. Make sure to turn off the power while connect to speaker or other amplification system.
7. Do not use the device near water o r moisture, such as a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or
similar place.
8. Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
9. Do not place heavy objects on the device.
10. Do not place the device near a heat vent at any location with poor air circulation.
11. Do not open or insert anything into the device that may cause a fire or electrical shock.
12. Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the device.
13. Do not use the device with thunder and lightning present; otherwise it may cause long
distance electrical shock.
14. Do not expose the device to hot sunlight.
15. Do not use the device when there is a gas leak nearby.
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1. Overview

1.1 The Top Panel

Display:
Octave buttons:
Pitch & Modulation touch bar:
sound.
MIDI/SELECT button:
Knobs:
parameters.
Button s:
Transport controls:
DAW: Record, Play, Stop, etc., When the MMC button is deactivated, control DAW or software
instrument parameters.
Pads:
Keyboard:
Provides real time feedback of control information.
Activate keyboard’s pitch control.
Control the pitch bend and modulation parameters of your
Enter or exit the Edit mode of the keyboard.
Can control the effects of the built in sounds, as well as, DAW or software instrument
Store favorites of built in sounds, and control DAW or software instrument parameters.
When the MMC button is activated, offers standard features to control your
To trigger the built in percussive sounds, as well as the samples within your DAW.
Trigger not es on/off, also can be used as shortcuts to access Edit more parameters .

1.2 The Rear Panel

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Power Switch:
USB Connection:
this to connect X pro mini to your computer or external USB 5V power via USB cable.
Stereo Headphone Output:
Balanced Line Output:
Sustain Pedal Input:
X pro mini is turned on, so it can be used with any standard pedal.
Battery Compartment:
Do not use alkaline batteries or carbon zinc batteries
Hold to power the device on/off.
This port provides both power, MIDI data and charge the batteries. You can use
Connect to headphone or active monitor.
Connect to external amplifying system or linear recording system.
The Sustain pedal input automatically detects the polarity of the pedal when
Three nickel hydrogen batteries (AA) can be used to power this device.
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2. Basic Operation

2.1 Ready to use X pro mini

X pro mini comes ready to use as a standalone performance keyboard with 128 built in tones, It can
also be used as a MIDI keyboard controller by connecting to the computer or other MIDI compatible
hardware.
As a MIDI keyboard controller:
Power is also supplied through this connection. Hold the power button to turn on the keyboard. X pro
mini is a class-complia nt USB device, so its drivers are automatically installed when connecting to a
computer.
As a performance keyboard:
Pedal & Headphone connectors on the rear panel of X pro mini, or connect to the external mixer
device through the balanced output, and then connect the device to the external USB power supply
via USB cable, or hold the powe r button after the battery is installed correctly to turn on the device.
Connect X pro mini to your PC or Mac using the included USB cable.
Connect the sustain pedal, headphone or active speaker to the

2.2 Display Screen

X pro Mini features a clear and easy to read OLED displa y screen. Content is displayed to provide
real time information to know the current control status of the keyboard at any time.
The information displayed by default is:
The keyboard is cur
Displays the battery capacity and status when the battery is installed correctly, and
no display when there is no battery installed
The Program Change number of current tone
The current MIDI Channel
The name of the current tone
The current Octave status
The current Transpose status
rently in Play mode
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2.3 The Octave Buttons

These two buttons can shift the range of X pro mini’s keyboard in real-time, giving you access to
higher and lower pitches. The range that can be set is ±3 Octaves.
When activated, the selected octave button will light up, the display will also show the selected
octave, pressing the two octave buttons simultaneously will quickly reset the octave shift.

2.4 Pitch & Modulation Touch Bar

Two capacitive touch bars allow for real-time pitch bend and modulation control. The LED light strip
will reflect the current status of each controller. The display also shows the value of the controller.
Sliding up or down on the Pitch touch bar will raise or lower the pitch of the selected tone. The range
of this effect is set within the hardware or software instrument being controlled.
Sliding up on the Modulation touch bar increases the amount of modulation on the selected tone.
The response depends on the settings of the instrument being controlled. Certain instruments or
presets will not use the modulation parameter.
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2.5 MIDI/SELECT Button

Press the MIDI/SELECT button to put the X pro mini into Edit Mode. Here you can change the MIDI
channel of the keyboard, transpose, modify the velocity response curve, etc. for further detail,
please refer to 3. Edit Mode.

2.6 Knobs

X pro mini features 9 assignable knobs that control the output effects of the built-in tones and the
parameters of the DAW or software instrument.
When used with the built-in tones, the default control functions of each knob are as follows:
Knobs Functions MIDI CC Number
T1 Undefined 46
T2 Undefined 47
T3 Undefined 48
T4 Undefined 49
T5 Undefined 50
T6 Pan 10
T7 Expression Controller 11
T8 Reverb 91
T0 Volume 7
You can assign any MIDI CC (continuous controller) number to each knob in Edit Mode. Please
refer to 3.6.1 Customizing The "T1 ~ T0" Knobs for detailed operation steps.
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