Quick Start Guide
ATTENTION RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Graphite M25 · USB Keyboard Controller Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Graphite M25, compact USB keyboard controller! The Graphite M25 gives you the performance and production control to easily integrate with Windows or Mac digital production workstations. The keyboard can also be powered directly by an Apple iPad (using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, not included), and can be used to control many iOS MIDI apps, like GarageBand.
Features The Samson Graphite M25 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail.
Graphite M25 · USB Keyboard Controller Quick Start Computer 1. Connect the Graphite M25 to your computer or iPad* using the supplied USB cable. The unit will receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB connection. If the Graphite M25 is connected to a non-powered USB hub, it may not receive enough power to turn on. It is recommended that you connect the Graphite M25 directly to your computer or to a powered USB hub. 2. Launch your DAW or virtual instrument software. 3.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 1. Trigger Pads - The four backlit velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch can send MIDI note, velocity, and aftertouch messages or when the CC button is pressed send control change information. The setting of the Trigger Pads note and control change information can be set using the computer editor, as either toggle or momentary style buttons. 2.
Graphite M25 · USB Keyboard Controller Front Panel Controls and Functions 7. PAD Bank Button - The Trigger Pads are configured into two pad banks, with different settings configured to each pad. Press the PAD button to toggle between the two banks. 8. OCTAVE +/– Buttons - Press the OCTAVE buttons to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down a maximum of four octaves, to extend the range of the keyboard. Each time you press the OCTAVE button, the range of the keyboard shifts up or down 12 notes.
Editing Parameters The Graphite M25 features 19 controls which settings can be customized using the Graphite M25 computer editor, which can be found on the Samson website (www.samsontech.com). The following information outlines the available parameters for each control that can be adjusted. Trigger Pads: Note Note: Sets the MIDI note name that the Trigger Pad will transmit. MIDI Channel: Sets the specific MIDI channel that the Trigger Pad will use to transmit note data. Mode: Sets the behavior of the pad.
Graphite M25 · USB Keyboard Controller Specifications Keyboard 25-key, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive Controls Encoder 1 Knobs 8 Trigger Pads 4 Transport Controls 5 (Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record) Ribbon Strips Pitch Bend, Modulation Key Range Octave +/– Operation Controls SUSTAIN, CC Mode, PROG, PRESET, PAD Presets 4 Functions Keys 0-9, Enter MIDI MIDI over USB Power USB Bus Power Accessories USB Cable Dimensions 14.3” x 6.14” x 1.68” 363 mm x 156 mm x 42.75 mm Weight 1.
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