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    N16549 25-note velocity-sensitive synth-action USB MIDI controller keyboard ke y[...]

  • Page 2

    Important Safety Instructions 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 manufacture’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources[...]

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    Introduction What's in the package Features Front Panel Layout Side Panel Layout Getting Started Connecting your iKey keyboard system Controller Features and Settings Modulation T ouchpad Pitch T ouchpad Changing Octaves with Octave buttons Sustain button TM Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX TM Installing iMap Software for Windows TM Assign[...]

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    I n t r o d u c t i o n Pl ea se w ri te y our s er ia l nu mb er he re f or f ut ur e re fer en ce : Pu rc ha se d at : Da te o f pu rc ha se: Thank you for purchasing the ICON iKey USB MIDI controller . We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavo[...]

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    F ea t ur e s TM Extremely compact and designed to match the MacBook 25-note velocity-sensitive synth- action keyboard Modulation touchpad Pitch touchpad Octave up/down Sustain button Multi velocity curves available for selection 2xUSB Connectors for daisy chain with any i-series controllers Class-compliant with Windows XP , Vista (32 bit), and Mac[...]

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    S id e P an e l La y ou t USB port (B-T ype) Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software. Also provides power to your iKey . USB port Use to daisy chain with the second unit of iKey or any i-series controllers such as iPad or iControls. 1 2 F ro n t Pa n el L a yo u t 25-note key switches 25-note velocity-sensiti[...]

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    G et t in g S ta r te d 4 Connecting your iKey keyboard system Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable. Connect the cable's small jack end to the iKey . Y our Mac/PC should automatically "see" the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. Connect the iKey to your Mac/PC via the USB [...]

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    5 P it c h T ou ch p ad The pitch touchpad is used to control Pitch Bend effect. Slide your finger over the touchpad with an up/down motion to produce a pitch bend effect. The "64" value effect is located at the centre of the touchpad and will always return to centre when released. The modulation touchpad is programmable and assignable by[...]

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    TM I ns t al l in g i Ma p S of t wa r e fo r M AC O S X TM Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software to Mac OS X 1 2 3 After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation CD icon should appear in desktop; click the icon to start the install wizard T urn on your MAC. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-[...]

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    TM I ns t al l in g i Ma p S of t wa r e fo r M AC O S X ( co nt inu es ) 6 Input Administrator information TM T o install iMap software, you need to input administrator user information, please input the name and password of administrator then click "Install" to continue. 7 Installation finished Click "Close" to complete the TM[...]

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    8 TM Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. 1 2 3 After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram TM 1; click "iMap ". (Note: If the installation screen not appear automatically go to the CD folder and double click on "Setup") insta[...]

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    9 6 Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon TM on your desktop for iMap , otherwise click "Next" 7 TM iMap started to install TM The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish. Then click "Finish" 8 Installation finished Click "Finish" to complet[...]

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    TM A ss i gn i ng M I DI f u nc t io n s wi t h iM a p TM Y ou can use iMap to assign the MIDI functions of your iKey easily . TM Please launch the iMap software, a device selector screen will appear as shown in diagram 1. Then click the "iKey" button. Note: If your iKey is not connected to your Mac/PC, a message of "There are no MID[...]

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    TM i Ma p i Ke y s of t wa r e pa n el (c on ti nu es ) Assign the MIDI channels to the Modulation T ouchPad Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 for the modulation touch pad. Assign the CC value to the Modulation T ouchPad Select your desired CC number from 0-127 in the pull-down menu. The default is "01" as for modulation. Assign [...]

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    V elocity Curves V elo cit y cu rv es c han ge t he w ay a not e pl aye d on the key boa rd w ill re spo nd t o fa st, slo w , he avy or l igh t to uch . Si nce dif fere nt p eop le ha ve d if fer ent pl ayi ng s tyl es, the iKe y of fe rs fou r di ff ere nt v elo cit y cu rve s to cho ose fro m. S ome cur ve s gi ve a fas ter ris e ti me, or o nse[...]

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    D ai s y Ch a in w i th i K ey o r a ny i - se r ie s c on t ro l le r s Y ou may daisy chain up to 3 units of iKey or any i-series controllers. Connect the first unit of iKey to your Mac/PC via the USB port. Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable and the other small end (B-type USB pack) to iKey . Connect [...]

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    S pe c if i ca t io n s Connector: T o computer USB connector (mini B type) T o i-series controller USB connector (standard type) Power supply: USB bus power Current consumption: 100mA or less Weight: 0.56kg (1.2lb) Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 33(H) 12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 1.25"(H) ke y 14[...]

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    Appendix A General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S) ke y 1 5[...]

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    S er v ic e s If your iKey needs servicing, follow these instructions. 2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit. 3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly . ICON is not responsible[...]

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