Alesis Photon 25 Documento tecnico

USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Quick Start Owner’s Manual

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario

Manuel d’utilisation du propriétaire

Kurzbedienungsanleitung

Manuale rapido di utilizzazione

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

•CONTROLADOR MIDI USB PHOTON 25

•CABLE USB

•MANUAL DE INICIO RÁPIDO DEL USUARIO

•INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

INHALT DER VERPACKUNG

•PHOTON 25 USB MIDI-KEYBOARD

•USB-KABEL

•KURZBEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

•WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

CONTENU DE LA BOÎTE

•CONTRÔLEUR MIDI USB PHOTON 25

•CABLE USB

•GUIDE D’UTILISATION SIMPLIFIÉ

•CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

BOX CONTENTS

•PHOTON 25 USB MIDI CONTROLLER

•USB CABLE

•QUICK START OWNER'S MANUAL

•IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZIONE

•PHOTON 25 MIDI CONTROLLER USB

•CAVO USB

•MANUALE RAPIDO DI UTILIZZAZIONE

•IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI DI SICUREZZA

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PHOTON 25 QUICK START OWNER’S

MANUAL

(ENGLISH)

Connection Diagram

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Alesis Photon 25 MIDI controller!

The Photon 25 combines portability with a host of cutting-edge features:

• 25 full-size keys and easily accessible octave shift buttons provide maximum

playability with a minimal footprint.

• 270º assignable knobs. Three layers of twelve knobs each provide the

equivalent of 36 knobs per preset.

• Simultaneously active USB and 5-pin MIDI connections allow the Photon to

interface easily with both computers and standalone audio hardware.

• Pre-programmed setups and templates work with popular software right out of

the box. You can easily design your own custom setups and templates, too. Up

to 20 complete setups can be stored.

Product Registration

Please go to http://www.alesis.com to register your new Photon 25. Registration

helps you by ensuring that we can keep you up to date on any last-minute product

issues. If you want, Alesis can also send you information on other products that

might interest you.

Registration helps us, too. When you let us know the types of music products you

use and dream about, you help us bring you cutting-edge products like the Photon

25.

Minimum Computer Requirements

The Photon 25 requires either Windows XP or Mac OS X and a USB 1.1 or

higher connection. Earlier operating systems are not supported.

Any MIDI application which allows you to select your MIDI device should be

compatible with the Photon 25. Very basic MIDI programs will not allow you to

take advantage of the Photon 25's joystick and knobs.

Rear-Panel Connections

External Adapter Jack

– Plug in the AC adapter if you don't want to power

the Photon 25 through either the USB connection or four "C"-size batteries. (Use

a 6VDC, negative tip, 1000mA device.)

Power Source Selector

– Press this switch IN to power the Photon 25 from

either four "C"-size batteries or an optional external power adapter. If both an

AC adapter and batteries are present, the AC adapter will be used rather than the

batteries.

Leave this switch OUT to power the Photon 25 from a computer's USB

connection or to turn off the unit when USB power is not present.

Notes: When using a laptop computer, consider using batteries to prolong the

laptop's operating time between charges.

Load batteries on the bottom of the Photon 25.

USB Connector

– Plug a standard USB cable into this outlet and into a USB

1.1 or higher connector on your computer.

MIDI IN Connector

– Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the OUTPUT

of an external MIDI controller to the MIDI IN of the Photon 25.

If you use an external MIDI IN device, your computer will recognize it as a

second MIDI IN controller.

MIDI OUT Connector

– Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI

OUT of the Photon 25 to the INPUT of an external MIDI device.

The operation of the MIDI OUT port changes depending on whether or not a

USB cable is connected to the Photon.

●USB cable connected:

MIDI data from your computer is

passed to the MIDI OUT port.

Note: When a USB cable is

connected, you should activate

"MIDI echo" in your sequencer if

you want the Photon to control

another MIDI device.

●USB cable not connected:

Whatever you play on the

Photon is sent to the

MIDI OUT port.

Note: If you have another device

connected to the Photon's MIDI IN port, that device's MIDI

information will be ignored.

Sustain Pedal Input

– Connect a keyboard sustain pedal (not included). Use

any manufacturer's sustain pedal: when you turn on the Photon 25, it will

automatically calibrate itself to the pedal.

MIDI data from the

Photon (or an external

controller connected

to the Photon's

MIDI IN port)

USB data from

the computer

Top Panel Controls

Keyboard

– A full-size, 25-note, velocity-sensitive keyboard.

Octave Up/Down Buttons

– Transpose the keyboard in octaves using these

buttons. Press them both at the same time to reset the keyboard range.

X/Y Joystick

– Control pitch bend, modulation, and other functions with this

2-way joystick. The X axis and Y axis can be assigned independently.

270º Knobs

– 12 knobs each transmit MIDI values from 0 to 127. The knobs

can be assigned to various MIDI parameters.

Layer Button

– Press the LAYER button to cycle through the Photon 25's

three independent knob layers. The lights above the LAYER button indicate

which one of the three available layers is currently active.

Knob assignments can be made on each layer for a total of 36 knob assignments

per preset.

Display

– The display shows current status information.

Configuration buttons

– Call up and save presets, set global parameters and

more using the configuration buttons. See below for additional detail.

Encoder

– Twirl the encoder to select various parameters and values. Press

the encoder to toggle between parameter and value assignments and to accept

your entries.

Plug-and-Play Connection to a Computer

Both Windows XP and Mac OS X see the Photon as a plug-and play MIDI

controller. Simply plug the Photon into your computer using a USB cable and

allow the operating system to install it automatically.

Depending on your operating system, the Photon 25 may be identified by your

MIDI software applications as either a "Photon" controller or a "USB Audio

Device." No need to worry: the Photon will work regardless of its designation.

The Photon is not compatible with earlier versions of Windows or Mac OS.

Operation:

1. Using the Keyboard with your MIDI software

Once you're plugged in and powered up, go to your sound module or software

application and set the incoming MIDI channel.

If you're using software, you will probably need to configure it to use the Photon

or "USB" device. Look for the MIDI device setup menu in your application and

ensure that the Photon is designated as an active MIDI device before proceeding.

On the Photon, press MIDI CHANNEL and turn the clear encoder knob to

select the MIDI channel you specified in your sound module or software.

Play the keyboard. Your sound module or software should respond to the Photon

25's MIDI data. If not, refer to the troubleshooting instructions later in this guide.

Experiment with the Photon 25's OCTAVE buttons and X/Y joystick. Since the

joystick is mapped by default to MIDI's standard pitch and modulation

commands, it should work as expected in most cases right off the bat.

2. Using the Knobs with the Supplied

Controller Templates

If one of the supplied template sets matches your MIDI software, lift the plastic

template covers with your fingernail, position the templates, and then replace the

covers.

Press the PRESET button and turn the clear cursor knob to

reach the program number indicated on the templates.

Press the cursor knob to enter this program. You

should now be able to control the software according to

the templates.

Press the LAYER button as needed to cycle through

the three knob layers. Each layer is independent (though a

knob can be assigned to the same controller value on two or

three of the layers).

The lights on the top and

bottom rows are simply

duplicates of one another.

It's not possible to have, say,

Layer 1 on the top row and

Layer 2 on the bottom row.

3. Using the Configuration Controls

4. Panic Command (All Notes Off)

Press MIDI CHANNEL and MIDI PROGRAM at the same time to send the

ALL NOTES OFF command to your computer and external devices.

Reference:

List of Common MIDI Controller Values

Use this table for reference as you configure the Photon 25.

Controller Description Range of Values

1 Modulation Wheel 0 through 127

2 Breath Controller 0 through 127

4 Foot Controller 0 through 127

5 Portamento Time 0 through 127

7 Master Volume 0 through 127

8 Balance 0 through 127

10 Pan 0 through 127

11 Channel Volume 0 through 127

64 Sustain Pedal 0-63 = off. 64-127 = on.

65 Portamento Pedal 0-63 = off. 64-127 = on.

66 Sostenuto Pedal 0-63 = off. 64-127 = on.

67 Soft Pedal 0-63 = off. 64-127 = on.

67 Hold 2 Pedal 0-63 = off. 64-127 = on.

91 External Effects 0 through 127

92 Tremolo Depth 0 through 127

93 Chorus Depth 0 through 127

94 Detune Depth 0 through 127

95 Phaser Depth 0 through 127

123 All Notes Off 0

126 Monophonic Mode On 1 = on

127 Polyphonic Mode On 0 = on

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