User guide

Session KeyStudio Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio Session KeyStudio. Session KeyStudio

is a complete music production kit containing a 49 full-size key USB keyboard, an

audio interface, and music production software designed for easy integration with your

Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. The hardware contained in this package

is also ideal for use with a multitude of third-party music creation applications. We

recommend you spend a few minutes reviewing this Quick Start Guide to ensure

proper setup.

NOTE: Session KeyStudio is a software and hardware combination designed

for Windows. However, the KeyStudio USB keyboard contained in this bundle is

also compatible with Apple computers, and is a great companion to GarageBand.

On both Windows and Macintosh computers, the keyboard will be ready for use

immediately after connecting.

Session KeyStudio Features

KeyStudio Keyboard:

< 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard

< Pitch Bend wheel

< Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable

< Volume slider; MIDI re-assignable

< Octave up/down buttons; MIDI

re-assignable

< Edit Mode button for advanced

functions and programming

< Sustain foot pedal input

< no driver installation needed –

simply connect and power on

< bus-powered through USB

Micro USB Audio Interface (PC only):*

< seamless Session compatibility

< low latency performance through

ASIO driver architecture

< 1/8” stereo input for instruments,

microphones, and line-level devices

< 1/8” stereo output for headphones

or powered monitors

< bus-powered through USB

*M-Audio Micro circumvents potential high-latency monitoring issues on Windows

PCs. The built-in audio hardware on Apple computers enables low latency

monitoring without the need for additional hardware. If you are using a Mac, you

should simply use your computer’s built-in audio inputs and outputs.