M-Audio EKeys Manuale utente

User Guide

Table of Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About MIDI and eKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using eKeys: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using eKeys with GarageBand 3 (Mac): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using eKeys with Session (Windows): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Octave Shift Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warranty Terms and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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eKeys User Guide

Preface

Thank 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. After reading this manual, you should have a clear understanding

of how to use eKeys to produce music tracks in Session, GarageBand, or any other music

software. We recommend that you keep the manual at hand so that you can quickly ﬁnd useful

information when you need it.

In the Box

Your new eKeys package contains the following items:

(1) eKeys USB MIDI keyboard

(1) USB cable

(2) clear acrylic riser legs

(1) user guide

Main Features

The eKeys MIDI controller keyboard provides 37 velocity-sensitive* keys, and is powered

through the USB port on your computer—no external power supply needed. Your eKeys

keyboard has the following features:

< rear-mounted buttons to shift the octave range of the keyboard up or down in one-

octave steps

< 4 soft, non-slip rubber feet

< 2 removable clear acrylic riser legs to lift the keyboard about 2-inches

* “Velocity sensitive” means that the keyboard responds to how hard you strike the

keys. Using a piano sound as an example, pressing the keys lightly will usually result

in a quieter and darker sound from your software. Striking the keys with more force

will generally produce a louder and brighter sound.

About MIDI and eKeys

MIDI 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.

Note that eKeys produces no actual sound of its own—it simply sends out commands (such

as “play a note”) to your computer. A host computer running appropriate MIDI-aware software

is required to give voice to any instrument or effects commands issued by eKeys. Your eKeys

keyboard is compatible with any computer with a USB port that can run GarageBand or

Session. Many computers will work with eKeys right out of the box, including Apple computers

running GarageBand on Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher or PC computers running Windows XP

(SP2) and the M-Audio Session software.

Setup

To get started using your eKeys USB MIDI controller keyboard:

< Remove the eKeys from its packaging and set it at a comfortable location on your

desk.

< If desired, connect the two clear riser legs to the base of the eKeys. This allows

the eKeys to be placed over the computer keyboard when space is limited.

< Use the supplied USB cable to connect the USB port of your eKeys to the USB

port of your computer. Since eKeys is a class-compliant device, your operating

system will automatically detect and install the keyboard once it is connected to

your computer.

eKeys User Guide

Using eKeys:

Many 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 GarageBand 3 (Mac):

GarageBand 3 is a popular music creation application that comes pre-installed on every new

Apple Macintosh computer as a part of the iLife ‘06 software package. If you are using another

program to compose music, please refer to that program’s documentation for more information

on how to conﬁgure and use eKeys.

Conﬁguring GarageBand 3:

OS X should automatically conﬁgure eKeys when it is connected to your computer. GarageBand

will use the keyboard without requiring any further setup.

Playing sounds within GarageBand 3:

< Launch GarageBand and select “New Music Project.”

< Your new song should launch with a grand piano on its ﬁrst track. You can now

use the eKeys keyboard to play the piano.

< To select an instrument different from default grand piano, double-click the piano

icon on the track and select a different instrument from the menu that appears to

the right of the screen.

To learn more about GarageBand, read the “Getting Started” help document by

selecting Help > GarageBand Getting Started.

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.

If you are using another program to compose music, please refer to that program’s

documentation for more information on how to conﬁgure and use eKeys.

Conﬁguring Session:

Launch Session and press the Escape key when the “Session Startup” window

appears.

< Select Options > MIDI Hardware.

< Set your MIDI Input to “USB Audio Device” and click OK.

< Session now accepts MIDI input from eKeys.

Playing sounds within Session:

Launch Session and select “Create a new Composition.”

< When the “What would you like to do?” prompt appears, select “Play and Record

with Your Keyboard.”

< Select the type of instrument you’d like to play and press OK.

< You can now use eKeys to play your selected instrument.

< To select a different type of instrument, simply select one of the available

instruments in the list on the bottom left of each track in Session.

For additional information about Session, please refer to the User Guide located on

the Session DVD-ROM.

eKeys User Guide

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. For example, if you want to transpose the keyboard to a note range that

is two octaves lower, press the left Octave Shift button twice.

To quickly return to the default octave range, just press the right and left Octave Shift buttons

at the same time.

Each time your eKeys is powered off and back on by either shutting down the attached

computer or by unplugging the USB cable connection, the default octave setting ranging from

F2(41) to F5(77) will be restored.

Speciﬁcations

< Keyboard: 37 velocity-sensitive keys

< Simultaneous Note Output: 10 notes

< MIDI Transmission Channel: channel 1

< Control Switches: octave -1, octave +1

< External Control Terminals: USB port connection (for power and MIDI)

< Dimensions: 20-7/8”L x 6-3/4”W x 1-3/4” H; 65L x 22W x 10.7H (cm)

< Power Source: USB (5V DC, 500mA)

Warranty Terms and Registration

Warranty Terms

M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under

normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.

m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your speciﬁc product.

Warranty Registration

Thank you for registering your new M-Audio product. Doing so immediately both entitles you to

full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the ﬁnest quality products

available. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register to receive FREE product updates and

for the chance to win M-Audio giveaways.

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.

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. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

< Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

< Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

< Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

< Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH.

VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH

eKeys

Tested to comply with

FCC standards

FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to

cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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