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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 24 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 h[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 2 23 Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 22 3 Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Evolution eKeys 49 computer music package. The package contains the eKeys 49 USB music keyboard along with software covering diverse approaches to learning and making music on your PC computer. PictureBoard is an[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 4 Your Evolution eKeys 49 package should contain the following items: If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer you purchased the product from. This instruction manual covers the operation of the eKeys 49 USB keyboard. We do not explain how to set it up, however with third part[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 20 Useful MIDI data General MIDI Instruments Piano Bass Reed Synth Effects 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 2 Electric grand Piano 3 Honky Tonk Piano 4 Electric Piano 1 5 Electric Piano 2 6 Harpsichord 7 Clavinet 32 Acoustic Bass 33 Electric Fingered Bass 34 Electric Picked Bass 35 Fretless Bass[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 6 Assuming the installation process was completed successfully, it is now time to have a closer look at the eKeys 49 keyboard. However, at the moment, when you press a key you will not hear any sound. This is because when you press a key, the keyboard sends out MIDI data. MIDI data gives instructions on how a[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 18 Contact Details For additional files, help or drivers for this product, it is best to look on our main website http://www.m - audio.com. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this product, or any other M - Audio or Evolution product, we invite you to contact us directly by using the foll[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 8 Now try adjusting the Volume slider as you play. This slider sends a MIDI message that controls the volume of the notes you are playing. You will hear the sound is louder as you move the slider upwards. The volume slider can be assigned to different effects such as pan (balance), attack, re- verb and chorus[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 16 Reset All Controllers If you find there is an effect on a voice that you do not want, rather than having to worry about what that effect may be, you can send a 'Reset all Controllers' MIDI message to set all effects to 0. To send a 'Reset all Controllers' message: Press the 'Advanc[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 10 Advanced functions The Octave '+' and ' - ' Keys will '+1' or ' - 1' each time they are pressed. By default, the Oc- tave '+' and ' - ' Keys control the octave shift either side of 0. This is the setting every time you turn the keyboard on. When b[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 14 The Modulation Wheel It is possible to assign MIDI effects to the Modulation wheel. Some useful effects are: 01 Modulation 07 Volume 10 Pan (balance) 05 Portamento There are 131 effects in total. However, for these effects to have any affect on the sound, the receiving MIDI device has to be able to read an[...]

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    Evolution eKeys 49 Keyboard User Manual 12 Channel MIDI data from the keyboard is sent on 1 of 16 channels. With the software we provide in this package generally, the channel the keyboard is sending data on is not important, since the software will receive data on all channels. However, some MIDI devices or MIDI software this keyboard can be used [...]