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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VMK-88 INTRODUCTION...........................................................11
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CONTINUOUS CONTROLLERS...................................................22
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KEYBOARD LAYOUT.............................................................33
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PRESET CREATION: A SUMMARY.............................................66
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PROCEDURES
PRESET SELECTION AND NAMING......................................7777----88
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KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING...............................................9999----111111
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SLIDERS/KNOBS PROGRAMMING.....................................11112222----111133
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BUTTON PROGRAMMING.................................................11114444----111155
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PEDAL PROGRAMMING....................................................11116666----111177
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LIVE EDIT.............................................................................111188
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VMK88-MANUAL__________________________INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the wonderful world of the VMK-88. The VMK-88 is a multi-level programmable
keyboard controller with 88 semi-weighted piano contoured keys. It features pitch bend,
aftertouch, "on the fly" live edits, assignable knobs, buttons and sliders, and 4 independent
fully programmable pedal inputs. It’s a piano player’s dream come true – a controller with 3pedal control: Sustain; Damper; and Sustanuto! At only 14 pounds, the VMK-88 is a
working man’s axe.
Just look at what the VMK-88 has available to assign:
• 8 programmable knobs X 2 banks;
• 8 programmable buttons X 2 banks;
• 9 programmable sliders X 4 banks;
• A 5-button programmable transport section;
• And 4 programmable pedal inputs.
That’s a total of 77 assignable controls!
The VMK-88 is a professional sized keyboard with built-in control surface capability. It is a
control surface MIDI keyboard with 3 software presets, 27 user programmable patches,
and an unbeatable combination of assignable knobs, buttons, sliders and pedals. It allows
you to tweak your sessions to your heart’s content. And it’s all with a budget-conscious
studio in mind.
VMK-88
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88 FULL SIZE PIANO CONTOURED KEYS
SEMI-WEIGHTED ACTION
TOUCH SENSITIVE
PROGRAMMABLE AFTERTOUCH
PITCH BEND
PROGRAM CHANGE / BANK SELECT/ MIDI CHANNEL
9 PROGRAMMABLE SLIDERS
8 PROGRAMMABLE KNOBS
8 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS
5 BUTTON PROGRAMMABLE TRANSPORT CONTROL
4 PROGRAMMABLE PEDAL INPUTS
3 SOFTWARE PRESETS:
1- NATIVE INSTRUMENTS B4; 2 - STEINBERG CUBASE;
3 - NATIVE INSTRUMENTS PRO 53
27 USER PROGRAMMABLE PATCHES
DUAL MIDI OUTPUTS
ONLY 14 LBS
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Common controller Numbers
1 Modulation Wheel (0-127)
2 Breath Controller (0-127)
4 Foot Controller (0-127)
5 Portamento Time (0-127)
6 Data Slider (0-127)
7 Main Volume (0-127)
8 Balance (0-127)
10 Pan (0-127)
11 Expression (0-127)
16 General Purpose num1 (0-127)
17 General Purpose num2 (0-127)
18 General Purpose num3 (0-127)
19 General Purpose num4 (0-127)
64 Sustain Pedal (0 or 127)
65 Portamento On/Off (0 or 127)
66 Sustenuto Pedal (0 or 127)
67 Soft Pedal (0 or 127)
69 Hold 2 (0 or 127)
80 General Purpose num5 (0-127)
81 General Purpose num6 (0-127)
82 General Purpose num7 (0-127)
83 General Purpose num8 (0-127)
92 Tremolo Depth (0-127)
93 Chorus Depth (0-127)
94 Celeste (Detune) Depth (0-127)
95 Phase Depth (0-127)
96 Data Increment (0 or 127)
97 Data Decrement (0 or 127)
121 Reset all Controllers (0)
122 Local Control On/Off (0 or 127)
123 All Notes Off (0)
Controllers
Among the Midi messages (note that on/off is a Midi message) is a set of 128 “continuous
controller ”messages (often abbreviated “CC ”). These are mainly used to send the movements
of knobs, sliders, pedals, and so forth. For example, a synth’s modulation wheel is sending a
CC message which will almost always be CC number 1. (See list below.) Each CC has a possible
range of 0 –127, so when you move a mod wheel down to its rest position, it should send a CC
number 1 message with a value of 0, and when you push it up to its highest point it should send
a CC number 1 message with a value of 127. The VMK-88 takes this Midi capability and puts
the control in the hands of the user. All of the VMK-88’s knobs, sliders and pedal inputs may
be programed to transmit these CC values.
Certain of the CC numbers are reserved for particular purposes. For instance, CC64 is the
sustain pedal. In fact, several of the controllers (64, 65, 66, etc.) are defined as on/off switches
rather than as continuous: Your sustain pedal will probably send a CC64 message with a value
of 127 when pressed, and another CC64 message with a value of 0 when released. This comes
into play when programing the pedal inputs. The VMK-88 and a sequencer or audio program
can give you an almost unlimited number of routing possibilities to control the various
functions of the program(s) you’re using. Check with your software manual for details specific
to your need.
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Knobs & Buttons
Program Controls
Transport/Live Edit Controls
Sliders
KEYBOARD LAYOUT: OVERVIEW
Back Panel
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KEYBOARD LAYOUT: DETAILS
Knobs &
Buttons
Knobs 1-8
Buttons 1-8
Banks: A & BPitch Wheel
Program
Controls
Knobs and buttons may be programmed to control anything from a loop on a sampler
to reverb depth on a sound module. 8 knobs, 8 Buttons, 2 banks each giving 32
possible combinations per patch.
The program control section features: A 2 x 16 Lcd display; A convenient rotary dial for
data entry, referred to as the DE dial; Page up and page down buttons for moving
through the various parameter options of the controller you are programming; Edit,
Storage and Enter buttons, key elements when programming your keyboard; And a
Panic button if all else fails.
NOTE: Banks are
highlighted when
they are selected
PANIC EDITSTORAGE ENTER DATA ENTRY
PAGE
Page UP
Page Dn.
Data Entry Dial
(DE Dial)
Panic
LCD
Display
Program Buttons
NOTE: Panic will
transmit a global
All notes off
Message.
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KEYBOARD LAYOUT: DETAILS
TransportLive Edit Controls
Sliders
Back Panel
Midi Out
Adapter In
Power
Switch
Pedal In
Sliders 1-8
Master
Volume
Drawbars 1-9
Banks: A-B-C
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Transport
The back panel contains the connective parts of the keyboard: Dual Midi outputs and 4
independent foot controller inputs. The pedal inputs can accept sustain or volume
pedals, each capable of sending out a completely different controller message. Pedal
inputs can be programmed to accept almost any variety of manufacturers foot pedals
regardless of polarity. The power adapter input and power switch are also located in the
rear panel.
Transport and Live Edit controls are centrally located for quick
access at a gig or in the studio. Simple but powerful, the Transport
can easily be programmed to control a sequencer or a drum machine.
Live Edit is indispensable for a quick program change, bank select or
Midi channel change.
Sliders are perhaps the most desirable controls in a studio setting. Each of the 9 sliders may be
programmed independently. They can send command specific messages, like volume, to a
sound module. Or they can send control messages that may be routed through a sequencer to
control various functions of the program you are running.
See your program manual for details.
4
banks in total x 9 sliders gives you 36 slider commands per patch.
Note: Drawbar is also a Bank.
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Preset creation is an easy process involving the use of the program controls shown in the
KEYBOARD LAYOUT section of this manual. You start by choosing a preset number using
the DE dial and hitting the ENTER button. Choose a preset number higher than 3 so as not to
overwrite the software presets. You can either choose an unused number or overwrite a
previously written preset.
Once the preset number is selected, you hit the EDIT button to start assigning tasks to
whichever controls you select. The LCD panel will tell you to Press or Move Any Controls.
You may move or press a knob, a slider, a button, a keyboard key or a pedal. The LCD will
tell you what you are programming once you have moved or pressed it.
Now, you will use the Page Up or Down buttons to view the parameters available for
assignment. Use the DE dial to select the parameter value you want. When the value is
selected, use the Page Up or Down buttons to move to the next parameter. When all
parameters for the control have been defined, you will hit the STORAGE button and the LCD
will ask if you want to store the parameters you have selected – either NO or YES. Use the
buttons underneath YES or NO to make your choice.
If you need to program additional controls for the preset, hit the EDIT button and once again
you will be asked to Press or Move Any Controls. Repeat the procedure above for all the
controls you desire to program for the preset you are creating.
When all the controls have been assigned to the tasks you want them to accomplish, you
will have hit the STORAGE button and selected YES following the programming of the last
control. The LCD screen will display a blinking cursor following Preset Num. At this time,
you may name your preset (see the Preset Naming section on page 7) or decide to use only
the number of the preset (4 – 30). If the number is enough, hit STORAGE again and the LCD
will ask "Are You Sure?" Press the button under YES and the controller will return you to
the Preset page with your preset number.
If you decide to name the preset, follow the procedure in the Preset Naming section on page
7. The last step is hitting the STORAGE button at which time the LCD will ask, "Are You
Sure?" Press the button under YES and the controller will return you to the Preset page
with your preset name and number.
It is essential that you remember that YOU MUST PRESS THE STORAGE BUTTON TWICE TO
SAVE YOUR PRESET SETTINGS! The first time you will be asked if you want to "Store
Parameters." The all-important second time, the LCD will ask, "Are You Sure?" When you
hit the YES button that time, your preset is saved.
The following Procedures will help familiarize you with the programming flexibility of the
VMK-88. They will show you the steps involved in assigning parameter values to the
programmable controls of the keyboard. The procedures will show the ease with which
you can create presets to control both studio and performance software.
Preset Creation:A Summary
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The VMK-88 has 27 programmable user presets. Let’s look into the two ways of
selecting
a preset.
PROCEDURE: PRESET SELECTION
1)
ROTATE
DATA ENTRY DIAL
Rotating
the DE Dial will scroll thru
the
Presets
.
The
cursor
will blink.
Scroll to the
Preset
you want.
Edit
You may also choose
Presets
sequentially by using the
Page
up or
Page
down Buttons.
Storage
Enter
The VMK-88 has 27 programmable user presets. Each Preset can have a 10 character name. Each name can have
any combination of letters or numbers you choose. In this example, we will start from a preset that’s already been
programmed. You have the option of naming your preset during the editing process. When you’ve completed your
edits and reach the
press storage step (
Step 6 in Button Programming, Step 7 in Sliders/Knobs/Pedals, Step 8 in
Keyboard),
follow this procedure:
Edit
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
CURSOR
will blink
Edit
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 15
Name :
2)
PRESS
ENTER
NOTE: You can preview the
Presets
without making a selection . If you
don’t Press the Enter Button.
the VMK88 will return to the last
Preset
Selected.
Wait until the
cursor
stops
blinking.
Preset
is now selected.
PRESS
PAGE Up/Dn.
QUICK SELECT (A)
QUICK SELECT (B)
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
NOTE:(1) You must allow the VMK88
to scan the controls before the selection
is complete; (2) You can only move thru
the Presets one at a time.
PROCEDURE: PRESET NAMING
Continued on Page 8
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Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
Storage and Enter buttons now
function as No or Yes buttons.
2)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
In this example we’ll choose
Yes.
Edit
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
CURSOR
will blink
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
1)
PRESS
STORAGE
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
You will save your program to a user
preset.
NOTE: If you select
No
you’ll
be taken back to the “Press or
move any Control” Page.
Edit Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
3)
PRESS
PG UP/ PG DN
NOTE: If you’d like to move to a
different Preset location use the
DE dial. THIS WILL COPY ALL
PROGRAM DATA TO THE NEW
PRESET LOCATION
CURSOR
Moves
to second LCD line
4)NAME PRESET
By pressing the
Page Up
or the
Page Down
button you will move
the cursor to the Name field of the
LCD display
Page Up
Page Dn
Edit
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
Select : Letter / Number
Name the Preset using the combination
of The Page Buttons and the DE Dial.
Remember the Name can only be
ten characters long
Page UP:
moves cursor
Right
Page DN:
moves cursor
Left
Data Entry Dial:
selects
Letter or Number
5)
PRESS
STORAGE
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Storage
Enter
Are You Sure?
No Yes
You will save your program and its
name.
6)
PRESS
ENTER (YES)
You will return to the Preset Page
with your Named Preset.
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The VMK-88 can store 27 user programmable patches. Not only does each patch contain programming information
for buttons, sliders, knobs and pedals, the KEYBOARD itself, as a
controller
, can be customized. Each Patch can
contain
MIDI Channel, Aftertouch, Transpose, Program Change
and
Bank Select
information.
PROCEDURE: KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING
Edit
Storage
Enter
SCREEN
CHANGE
Prog Change: 0
You have the option to send
out a
Program Change
within
the Patch.
Keyboard Edit
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Press or Move
Any Controls
1)
PRESS
EDIT
SCREEN
CHANGE
To adjust the Midi Channel
use the
DE
dial.
Keyboard Edit
Midi Channel : OFF
2)
PRESS
KEY
You may
Press
any key
on the Keyboard.
SCREEN
CHANGE
Bank Sel. Hi : 0
Edit
To adjust the Bank Select Hi
value use the
DE
dial
3)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Within each Patch a
Bank Select
High
message can be sent .
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
To adjust the Bank Select Lo
use the
DE
dial
4)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Storage
Enter
To adjust the Program Change
Value use the
DE
dial
5)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Storage
Enter
Edit
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
Keyboard Edit
Bank Sel. Lo : 0
Keyboard Edit
Within each Patch a
Bank Select
Low
message can be sent.
See your sound source
manufacturer’s manual
for details.
See your sound source
manufacturer’s manual
for details.
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Transpose : + 0
To adjust the Transpose value
use the
DE
dial
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
6)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Transpose can be adjusted
from 0 to +24 or 0 to -24
Storage
Enter
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
7)
PRESS
PAGE UP
You have the option to
program After Touch on or
off
for each Patch.
Storage Enter
After Touch : ON
Keyboard Edit
Keyboard Edit
To adjust the After Touch
value use the
DE
dial
7)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
8)
PRESS
STORAGE
Storage Enter
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
6)
PRESS
STORAGE
You are now going to save your
Keyboard Assignments to a
user preset.
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
NOTE:
Storage and Enter buttons now
function as No or Yes buttons.
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
In this example we’ll choose Yes.
Storage Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
CURSOR
will blink
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
The blinking cursor indicates
preset number selection.
Are You Sure?
No Yes
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9)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Wait for the keyboard to
Scan Controls.
You will now return to the
Preset page.
Storage Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
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SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Press or Move
Any Controls
1)
PRESS
EDIT
SCREEN
CHANGE
To adjust the Midi Channel
use the
DE
dial.
Edit Slider : S1
Midi Channel : OFF
Edit
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit Slider : S1
CTRL Change 10
Edit
To adjust the CTRL Change
value use the
DE
dial
3)
PRESS
PAGE UP
In this example we’ll use
CTRL Change number 10.
You may adjust this to any
CTRL number you desire.
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
To adjust the Value Min.
use the
DE
dial
4)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Set the Value Min. to 0
Storage
Enter
Edit Slider : S1
Value Min. : 0
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit Slider : S1
Value Max. : 127
Edit
To adjust the Value Max .
use the
DE
dial
5)
PRESS
PAGE UP
In this example when the Slider
is pushed UP it will increase to
the Maximum allowed
We will set up a SLIDER to behave like an analog mixer fader. Fader Down>min. volume. Fader Up>Max. Vol.
Programing KNOBS follows the
Exact
same procedure.
TIP: Unlike an analog mixer you might not want your minimum volume to be 0 (no sound). You may just want a track to “sit” in
the mix. Therefore you should choose a value greater than 0. For example, you may want to “ride” a guitar part and not want its
volume to dip below a certain level in the mix. In that case set the Min. to a value that sounds good. Then when you pull the
fader down you’ll still hear the guitar without having to worry about fader position.
You can reverse this example for Max Values also.
PROCEDURE: SLIDER / KNOB PROGRAMMING
Set the Value Max. to 127
Remember
: keep track of
your BANKS when programing!
Move
SLIDER (1)
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
2)
MOVE
SLIDER (KNOB)
In this example Move SLIDER 1
w/Bank A Selected
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Edit Slider : S1
Polarity : DN>UP
To adjust the Polarity value
use the
DE
dial
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
6)
PRESS
PAGE UP
In this example select DN>UP
When the Slider is in the
DOWN
position it will send a Value of O.
when UP a Value of 127.
Storage
Enter
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
7)
PRESS
STORAGE
You are now going to save your
program to a user preset.
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
NOTE:
Storage and Enter buttons now
function as No or Yes buttons.
8)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
In this example we’ll choose Yes.
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
CURSOR
will blink
10)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
You will now return to the
Preset page.
You have completed your first
programing session! You will have
to repeat these steps in order to
program more sliders and knobs.
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
9)
PRESS
STORAGE
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
The blinking cursor indicates
preset number selection.
Storage
Enter
Are You Sure?
No Yes
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SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Press or Move
Any Controls
1)
PRESS
EDIT
SCREEN
CHANGE
To adjust the Midi Channel
use the
DE
dial.
Edit Button: B1
Midi Channel : 1
Edit
2)
PRESS
BUTTON
In this example, PRESS BUTTON 1
with Bank A Selected.
Set to Midi Channel 1
SCREEN
CHANGE
CTRL Change : OFF
Edit
To adjust the CTRL Change
value use the
DE
dial
3)
PRESS
PAGE UP
In this example, we’ll set
CTRL Change to OFF
You may adjust this to any
CTRL number you desire.
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
To adjust the Key Note.
use the
DE
dial
4)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Set the Key Note to 60.
Key range is 0-127
Storage
Enter
Key Note: 60
SCREEN
CHANGE
Key Mode: SWITCH
Edit
To adjust the Key Mode .
use the
DE
dial
5)
PRESS
PAGE UP
SWITCH: Press button once,
a NOTE ON Message will transmit.
Switch is ON.
Press button again, a NOTE OFF
Message will transmit.
Switch is OFF.
We will set up a BUTTON to behave like a simple ON/OFF switch, or Latch Switch. Press the BUTTON once and the
Switch
will
be on. Press the BUTTON again and the
Switch
will be off.
Programing
Transport
BUTTONS follows the exact same procedure.
TIP: This can be very useful to control the Mutes on your Audio/Sequencing program. Most Pro and Semi Pro Audio/Sequencing
programs will allow you the option to control various functions of the program from an external controller, in this example,
controlling the Mutes on your virtual mixer. (See your Program’s manual for details.) Each BUTTON can behave like a
Latch,
used in this
Mute
example
(SWITCH MODE),
or like a
Momentary (PUSH MODE)
switch. A
Momentary switch
will only function
when the BUTTON is
held down. This is very useful for the Fwd BUTTON and Rew BUTTON in the
Transport
section.
PROCEDURE: BUTTON PROGRAMMING
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
Remember
:
keep track of your BANKS
when programing!
PRESS
BUTTON (1)
Edit Button: B1
Edit Button: B1
Edit Button: B1
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Key Mode: PUSH
Edit
To adjust the Key Mode .
use the
DE
dial
5) continued...
PUSH: will send a Note on Message when
pushed down. When you release the
button, a Note off Message will be sent.
The BUTTON will only work when you are
actually
Pushing
it down.
.
Storage
Enter
Edit Button: B1
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
6)
PRESS
STORAGE
You are now going to save your
program to a user preset.
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
NOTE:
Storage and Enter buttons now
function as No or Yes button's.
7)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
In this example we’ll choose Yes.
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
CURSOR
will blink
9)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Wait for the keyboard to
Scan Controls.
You will now return to the
Preset page.
You will have to repeat these steps in
order to program more buttons.
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
8)
PRESS
STORAGE
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
The blinking cursor indicates
preset number selection.
Storage
Enter
Are You Sure?
No Yes
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We will program PEDAL INPUT 1 to transmit
Sustain
. For this procedure you will need a
Sustain Pedal.
Any
polarity pedal will work.
TIP: The four PEDAL INPUTS may be programed to transmit anything from Sustain to Volume to even
Modulation. A PEDAL INPUT, when connected to a
Volume Pedal
, can transmit the same CNTRL Values as the
SLIDERS or KNOBS. Remember, you have four PEDAL INPUTS to work with. Imagine in a live set-up, two
volume pedals set-up to control two
different
sounds. In our set-up you would program PEDAL 1 so its
Polarity
would be DN>UP, and PEDAL 2 so it’s
Polarity
would be UP>DN. By pressing down on both volume pedals, you
would fade out of one sound and fade into the other! All without awkward foot movement.
PROCEDURE: PEDAL PROGRAMMING
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
Press or Move
Any Controls
1)
PRESS
EDIT
SCREEN
CHANGE
To adjust the Midi Channel
use the
DE
dial.
Edit Pedals -1Midi Channel : OFF
Edit
2)
PRESS
PEDAL
Storage
Enter
Storage
Enter
In this example set the Midi
Channel to 1
Remember the sustain
Pedal must be plugged
into PEDAL INPUT 1
SCREEN
CHANGE
CTRL Change 64
Edit
To adjust the CTRL Change
value use the
DE
dial
3)
PRESS
PAGE UP
We need to set the
CTRL Change to 64
That's the Midi Spec for
Sustain Pedal.
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
To adjust the Value Min.
use the
DE
dial
4)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Set the Value Min. to 0
In this case any Value below
<64 will transmit an off Message.
Storage
Enter
Value Min. : 0
SCREEN
CHANGE
5)
PRESS
PAGE UP
Set the Value Max. to 127
In this case any Value above
>64 will transmit an on Message.
Storage
Enter
Edit Pedals -1-
Edit Pedals -1-
Edit
Storage
Enter
Value Max. : 127
To adjust the Value Max .
use the
DE
dial
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VMK88-MANUAL__________________________________PEDALS
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Polarity : DN>UP
To adjust the Polarity value
use the
DE
dial
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
6)
PRESS
PAGE UP
This is where the flexibility of the
VMK comes into play. You can adjust
the Polarity to the
Pedal
that’s
being used. If there’s sustain without
the
Pedal
being depressed just adjust
the Polarity on the VMK to fit the pedal.
Storage
Enter
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
7)
PRESS
STORAGE
You are now going to save your
program to a user preset.
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
Storage
Enter
Store Parameters
No Yes
NOTE:
Storage and Enter buttons now
function as No or Yes buttons.
8)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
In this example we’ll choose Yes.
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
CURSOR
will blink
10)
PRESS
ENTER(Yes)
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
You will now return to the
Preset page.
You will have to repeat these steps in
order to program more pedals.
Storage
Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
9)
PRESS
STORAGE
SCREEN
CHANGE
Edit
The blinking cursor indicates
preset number selection.
Storage
Enter
Are You Sure?
No Yes
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VMK88-MANUAL_________________________________LIVE EDIT
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PROCEDURE: LIVE EDIT
The ability to
quickly
send a Program Change or Bank Select change or change the Midi channel without
altering
the original Preset program.
In this example you will send a quick Program Change to your sound source. Sending a Bank Change or changing
the Midi Channel, follows the
EXACT
same procedure. Although you will select those options in step 1.
1)
PRESS
Pro
g
Change
SCREEN
CHANGE
Prog Change
Prog Change
Prog Change
Edit Storage Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
Bank Select
Midi channel
Edit Storage Enter
Preset Num. : 1
Name :
Bank Select
Midi channel
Edit Storage Enter
Keyb. Live Edit
Prog Change: 10
Bank Select
Midi channel
To adjust the Prog Change
value use the
DE
dial
Start from a
program
2)
PRESS
Enter
You will now return to
the Preset page.
SCREEN
CHANGE
You can press Midi Channel
or Bank Select if those are
the Messages you want to
send
That’s it! Live Edit is an extremely
easy but powerful function of
the VMK-88.
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