USB MIDI CONTROLLER OWNER’S MANUAL
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Graphite 25 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . .
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Graphite 25, 25-key USB keyboard controller! The Graphite 25 gives you all the performance and production control to easily integrate with your Windows or Mac digital production workstation. To capture the dynamics of your performance, the Graphite 25 comes equipped with a 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch.
Graphite 25 Features The Samson Graphite 25 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Front Panel Controls and Functions +/- Local Mute 1. Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 25. It displays the current setup information, performance data, adjustable parameters and controller information. 2. PAGE ◀ / ▶ Buttons - Press the PAGE buttons to navigate through the adjustable parameters and functions in all modes. 3. DATA +/– Buttons - Press the DATA buttons to adjust MIDI, controller, and performance data in all modes.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 13. Trigger Pads - The four velocity-sensitive trigger pads can be assigned to send MIDI note or control information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons. For added control, these pads feature four velocity curves as well as aftertouch. 14. PAD A/B Button - The Trigger Pads are configured into two pad banks, with different set- tings configured to each pad. Press the PAD A/B button to toggle between the two banks. 15.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Rear Panel Controls and Functions 1. POWER Switch - Use this switch to turn the keyboard on or off. 2. DC IN - The Graphite 25 can be powered using a 9V 300mA adaptor, connected to the DC IN jack. 3. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB connection on a computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard, as well as to send and receive MIDI data. 4.
Quick Start 1. Connect the Graphite 25 to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The unit will receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB connection. 2. Connect a ¼” TS pedal to the SUSTAIN pedal input. Computer Sustain Pedal MIDI Device 3. Push the POWER switch to the on position. 4. Launch your DAW or virtual instrument software, and set the Graphite 25 as the MIDI Input and MIDI Output device. 5.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Display Features The Graphite 25 features a backlit LCD screen that displays performance and status information. Operation Data +/- Parameter Tags Preset Local Mute Pad Bank A/B Status Indicators Pads, Function and Transport Button Indicators Data - The current value of a given controller. Operation - When a component is activated, the component name and operation data will be shown.
Graphite 25 Modes The Graphite 25 has four main operation modes: Performance Mode, Preset Mode, Setup Mode and Zone Mode. Preset Mode - In this mode, you can access the 30 available presets. A preset stores information on the assignments for the slider, knobs, and buttons. Using presets allows you to quickly load the settings for specific applications without having to reprogram the unit every time. This mode is activated by pressing the PRESET button.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Remote Control Presets The Graphite keyboard can be used as a control surface for most audio software titles. Along with presets that can be customized to tailor the keyboard to your work environment, the Graphite 25 comes with presets for many popular audio programs. Please refer to the section “Preset Mode” on page 16 for direction on how to call a remote control preset.
Preset Mode To select a preset, press the PRESET button and the keyboard will enter Preset Mode. The Preset indicator will light red, and the Preset number will flash under the PRESET tag. While in PRESET mode, the Graphite 25 will stop transmitting MIDI messages. +/- Use the DATA +/– buttons or numerical keys to select the desired Preset. The name of the Preset will appear in the first row of the display.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Setup Mode enables you to make adjustments to how the Graphite 25 will operate. Pressing the SETUP button will enter Setup Mode, the keyboard will stop transmitting MIDI data, and the first 18 keys will serve as numerical input and access to additional functions. Controllers To adjust a controller, press a button, move a slider or encoder, or press the pedal, and its name and parameter values will appear on the display.
Setup Mode Editing the Aftertouch Control Press the Aftertouch key to assign control code for the keyboard aftertouch feature. “A.Touch” will appear on the display with the value of the current control in the data area. Use the DATA +/– buttons to change the value, or enter data by pressing the numerical keys on the keyboard. Press both DATA +/– buttons simultaneously to recover the original value. Press the ENTER key or the ENTER button to confirm your setting and to save.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Selecting Velocity Curve for the Trigger Pads Press the Pad Vel key to select a velocity curve for the trigger pads. “P.Curve” will appear in the Operation area of the display with its current velocity curve number in the data area . The Operation area will then change to show the current velocity curve. Use the DATA +/– buttons or enter the number by pressing the numerical keys on the keyboard.
Zones Mode The keyboard can be divided into three zones, sometimes referred to as layers or splits. Each zone has its own active key range, program number, MSB, LSB, Channel, Port, Octave, and Transpose settings. The zones can be separated or overlapped. This allows you to layer or split the keyboard between sounds to expand your performance. Zone 1 is always active. Zones 2–3 can be activated or disabled in Zone Mode. The display shows the parameters of the selected zone. The factory default is Zone 1.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Zones Mode Available parameters in Zone Mode: Parameter Description Range Zn: Prog [1] Program number for playing on the specific section of the keyboard [2] 0–127 Zn: MSB Most Significant Bit of the program bank for playing on the specific section of the keyboard 0–127 Zn: LSB Least Significant Bit of program bank for playing on the specific section of the keyboard 0–127 Zn: Port Transmitting port 1–5 Zn: Ch Transmitting channel - the channel alwa
Performance Mode Octave Buttons The Octave buttons allow you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend the range of the keyboard. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons to shift the octave up or down a maximum of four octaves. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons together to reset the octave shift to zero. The octave shift value will be shown under the Oct tag on the second row of the screen. Note: This adjustment is only for Zone 1 in the current Preset.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Performance Mode Parameters Trigger Pads The keyboard features four assignable velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch. The factory setting for the trigger pads is to function as drum pads. When you strike a pad, a corresponding icon will appear, and its note MIDI message will be transmitted on channel 10.
Performance Controls The Graphite 25 features eight assignable encoders (E1–E8), volume slider (S1), four function buttons (F1–F4) and transport controls. Below is a brief description of how these features operate. Encoders The factory setting for the encoders is pan control, set to channels 1–4. When you rotate the knob of an encoder, the encoder number and the data will be shown in the Operation area of the display.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Performance Controls Transport Buttons There are five transport buttons marked . The factory default settings are to Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, and Record, respectively. Please see detailed information for the default settings in the table below.
MIDI OUT In addition to USB, the Graphite 25 features a MIDI OUT jack. The USB communication protocol supports four virtual USB In ports and four virtual USB Out ports. MIDI messages from the keyboard set to Port 1–4 are transmitted via the USB Out. Messages sent to Port 1 and Port 2 are also transmitted through the MIDI Out terminal if the Local switch is set to On. This is the default setting. Messages sent to Port 3 and Port 4 will not be transmitted through the MIDI Out terminal.
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Operational Flow Chart 27
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List CC Description Type 39 Channel Volume Controller 0 Bank Select Controller 40 Balance Controller 1 Modulation wheel Controller 41 Undefined Controller 2 Breath control Controller 42 Pan Controller 3 Undefined Controller 43 Expression Controller 4 Foot controller Controller 44 Effect control 1 Controller 5 Portamento time Controller 45 Effect control 2 Controller 6 Data Entry Controller 46 Undefined Controller 7 Channel Volu
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List 79 Sound Cont.
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List 159 PLAY MMC 166 PAUSE MMC 160 DEFERRED PLAY MMC 167 EJECT MMC 161 FORWARD MMC 168 CHASE MMC 162 REWIND MMC 169 COMMAND ERROR RESET MMC 163 RECORD STROBE MMC 170 MMC RESET MMC 164 RECORD EXIT MMC 171 Pitch Bend Pitch Bend 165 RECORD PAUSE MMC 30
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Factory Default Settings Controller Type Message Type Mode E1 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 1 - - E2 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 2 - - E3 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 3 - - E4 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 4 - - E5 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 5 - - E6 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 6 - - E7 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 7 - - E8 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 8 - - S1 Slider CC: 152 - - F1 Button CC: 16, Ch - C T F2 Button CC: 17, Ch - C T F3 Button CC: 1
Factory Default Settings Zones Parameter Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Program 0 0 0 MSB 0 0 0 LSB 0 0 0 Port 1 2 3 Channel 1 - - Range< 0 0 0 Range> 127 127 127 Octave 0 0 0 Transpose 0 0 0 Other Factory Settings 32 Parameter Setting Options Bank 1 (1–4) Ch +/– 0 (+/– 15) Mute Off On/Off Local On On/Off PAD A/B A A/B Preset 01 01–30
Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI Note Numbers International Organization Standardization system of MIDI note numbers. Middle C is MIDI note number 60 (C4).
Specifications Keyboard 25-key, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive, with aftertouch Display Large backlit LCD Controls Slider 1 Encoders 8 Function Buttons 4 Trigger Pads 4 Transport Controls 5 (Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record) Wheels Pitch Bend, Modulation Key Range Octave +/–, Transpose +/– Operation Controls MAIN, SETUP, PRESET, ZONE, PAD A/B, BANK ◀ / ▶, CHANNEL ◀ / ▶, PAGE◀ / ▶, DATA +/–, ENTER Presets 30 (1 Graphite, 2-10 Remote Control, 11-30 User) Functions Keys 0-9, Enter, Mute, Afte
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