User Guide
Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About MIDI and eKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using eKeys: . . . . . . . . .
eKeys User Guide | 3 Preface T hank you for purchasing eKeys, the stylish and convenient USB MIDI keyboard for your desktop. Designed for both Windows XP and Mac OS X, eKeys is the perfect companion for music creation programs such as Apple’s GarageBand or M-Audio’s Session software. This guide has been written to help you become familiar with all features of the eKeys keyboard, so please read it carefully.
| About MIDI and eKeys M IDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” This system enables musical instruments equipped with this standardized interface to communicate with each other. Since most computers are not factory-equipped with standard MIDI ports, we have designed eKeys to transmit its MIDI information to your computer through its USB connection. This eliminates the need to buy any additional MIDI hardware to use eKeys.
eKeys User Guide | 5 Using eKeys: M any MIDI-aware music software titles are available in the market today. Each differs slightly when it comes to the configuration and usage of a MIDI keyboard like the M-Audio eKeys. Please consult your music application’s documentation for setup and usage instructions specific to the software. Below are examples on how to configure two of the most popular music applications for use with eKeys.
| Using eKeys with Session (Windows): M -Audio Session is a powerful and easy-to-use software package that includes everything you need to start making music quickly. The software is the perfect companion for eKeys and is available at many electronic or computer retail stores. This section explains how to set up and use Session and eKeys together. Please visit www.m-audio.com for in-depth information about Session.
eKeys User Guide | 7 Octave Shift Buttons At the center of the rear panel of your eKeys keyboard are two small gray buttons for controlling the octave range within which MIDI notes are transmitted. These buttons can be easily accessed by simply reaching over the top of the keyboard with your fingers during play. By pressing the left or right Octave Shift button, you will shift the keyboard higher or lower by one-octave increments.
| Technical Info Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
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