M-Audio SONO 88 manual

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| 1 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pr oKeys Sono 88 Featur es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Keyboard: . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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| 3 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProK eys Sono 88. ProKeys Sono 88 is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive 8 8-key digital piano, U S B-compatible M I D I controller, and an audio interface in one convenient pac kage. Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument or plug [...]

| 4 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide ProK eys Sono 88 Features K eyboard:  88 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys  7 high-quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Strings, Choir)  General M I D I (G M) sound set with a tot al of 128 built-in sounds for playback of MI D I files  Layer mode for playing tw[...]

| 5 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Minimum Requirements Standalone Operation Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer . T o do this, an optional 9V , 500mA center-positive power supply or U S B-type power supply is required. More information on available power supplies can be found at www .m-audio.com. Bus-P owered Operatio[...]

| 6 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Controls and Connectors T op Panel Diagram 4 3 2 1 16 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 T op Panel Descriptions 1. Modulation Wheel (Modulation): This wheel is used to add expressivity to your performance by changing the intensity of certain effects. The Modulation wheel usually controls vibrato (change in intonation) or t[...]

| 7 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide 8. Instrument Gain Knob (Inst. Gain): This knob controls the gain level of the Instrument input. The signal (green) LED illuminates when signal is present at the instrument input (i.e., incoming audio signal is greater than -20dB). The peak (red) LE D illuminates when incoming audio signal is clipping (distorting) an[...]

| 8 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Rear Panel Descriptions: 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 7. 1/4” Main Outputs (Output R—L/ Mono): Connect these unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) main outputs to your mixer , powered speakers, or amplifier . These jac ks output a mixed signal consisting of the ProKeys Sono internal piano sounds, signal from all of the [...]

| 9 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Hardware Connections Audio Inputs A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input on the rear panel of the keyboard, while an instrument such as a guitar or bass can be connected to the 1/4” input jack next to the XLR input. Each of these two inputs has an independent preamp with its own gain control knob, a[...]

| 10 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Example Operating Scenarios The following diagrams illustrate two scenarios in whic h ProKeys Sono is connected to external hardware. Output R LMono Aux Input Instrument Microphone Sustain MIDI Out 9V DC R L ProKeys Sono (bac k) P owered Monitors CD Pla yer Computer Guitar Mic USB Example Setup #1 Example Setup #1 [...]

| 11 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Output R LMono Aux Input Instrument Microphone Sustain MIDI Out 9V DC R L ProKeys Sono (bac k) P owered Monitors Computer USB MIDI Out Example Setup #2 Example Setup #2 shows a drum machine plugged into the Aux inputs, and the ProK eys Sono main outputs plugged into a pair of powered speakers. The ProK eys Sono M I[...]

| 12 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide ProK eys Sono as a Standalone Instrument Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer . T o do this, an optional US B-type power supply or 9V , 5 00mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required. NO TE : While ProK eys Sono can receive power from tw o different power sources, t[...]

| 13 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Using M I D I in L ayer Mode Layer mode can also be used in conjunction with externally connected M I D I devices. 5 W hen Layer mode is engaged, ProKeys Sono will continue to send MI D I mess ages on M I D I channel one, but will also transmit the same M I D I notes on channel two for the second layered voice. Con?[...]

| 14 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Pr oKeys Sono as a Standalone Micr ophone Preamplifier and Mixer Output R LMono Aux Input Instrument Microphone Sustain MIDI Out 9V DC R L ProKeys Sono (bac k) P owered Monitors AC Adapter Guitar Mic MIDI Out ProKeys Sono can function as the centerpiece of a simple live performance setup. Connect a Microphone and [...]

| 15 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Basic ProK eys Sono Setup in Windo ws Information on W indows driver installation can be found in the included printed Quick Start Guide. Y our computer will recognize ProK eys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software. However, M-Audio recommends installing the device drivers for improved audio p[...]

| 16 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide ProK eys Sono Setup in Mac OS X Y our computer will recognize ProK eys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software. However, M-Audio drivers need to be installed if you are planning to use ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro T ools M-Powered music production software. ➜ I M P O RT AN[...]

| 1 7 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Using ProK eys Sono with a Computer ProKeys Sono provides an array of features, and a multitude of possibilities when used in conjunction with recording software on your computer . As described earlier in this guide, ProKeys Sono combines the functionality of several devices in one single product. T hese features c[...]

| 18 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Recording fr om a Micr ophone to an Audio T rack Song1 Add A T rack 2 4 6 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 18 2 0 2 2 24 2 6 2 8 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 88 Voices Sono 88 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Active Microphone ProKeys Sono 88 Recordin[...]

| 19 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Recording an Instrument to an Audio T rac k Song1 Add A T rack 2 4 6 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 18 2 0 2 2 24 2 6 2 8 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 88 Voices Sono 88 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Active Instrument Recording Software Recording [...]

| 20 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio T rac k Song1 Add A T rack 2 4 6 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 18 2 0 2 2 24 2 6 2 8 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 88 Voices Sono 88 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Active Sound Module or CD Player Recording Sof[...]

| 21 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide M I D I T racks: M I DI tracks allow you to record the notes you play on the ProKeys Sono keyboard as MI D I data. The benefit of using M I DI tracks is that nearly every aspect of each recorded note can easily be c hanged. For example, you can change the pitc h, duration or even the instrument sound after a record[...]

| 22 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Recording M I DI and triggering the internal sounds of ProK eys Sono In this scenario, ProKeys Sono is used to record to a MI D I track within the computer’s sequencing software. T he M I D I dat a is recorded, simultaneously passed through the software, and routed back to the “ProKeys Sono V oices” 7 M I D I [...]

| 23 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Recording M I DI and triggering sounds on an external sound module Song1 Add A T rack 2 4 6 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 18 2 0 2 2 24 2 6 2 8 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 88 Voices Sono 88 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Active Recording Softwar[...]

| 24 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide ProK eys Sono A udio Setup and Controls Using the Micr ophone and Instrument Inputs T o record the microphone and instrument inputs of ProKeys Sono into your audio application: 1. Select “ProKeys Sono 88” or “U S B Audio Interface” 10 as an audio input device within your application’s setup menu. Please se[...]

| 25 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Using the Aux Inputs M-Audio ProKeys Sono has a pair of line-level inputs labeled “ Aux Input. ” These RCA inputs are designed to accept signals from any sound source with line-level outputs (such as a synthesizer , drum machine, or CD player). Using music software, you can record audio into your computer from a[...]

| 26 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide In a typical Direct Monitor scenario, plug your microphone into the Microphone input and guitar into the Instrument input on the rear panel. Configure a mono track to record from input c hannel one, and a second mono track to record from input c hannel two. Arm (record enable) both mono tracks in your audio softwar[...]

| 27 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide The ProK eys Sono A udio Control Panel (Windo ws Only) The M-Audio ProK eys Sono Control Panel gives you access to certain audio hardware parameters and st atus displays. When the ProKeys Sono drivers are installed, the Control Panel software is also installed onto your system. The ProK eys Sono Control Panel icon ([...]

| 28 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Routing M I D I Dat a to and from your Computer If you are new to M I D I, it may be challenging to understand how your computer and ProKeys Sono “talk” to each other using M I D I as the communication protocol. The fundamental principle to understand is that M I D I is a control protocol—a M I D I connection [...]

| 29 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Routing M I D I Signals to your Softwar e Most recording applications require you to select the M I D I input device that you wish to use. T o do this, navigate to the appropriate M I D I setup menu within your music software and select “ProKeys Sono” 11 as the M I D I input device. The exact name and location o[...]

| 30 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide A dvance d ProKe ys Sono Functions in Edit Mode The button to the left of the keys, labeled “Edit Mode, ” is used to access additional functions of the keyboard. W hen this button is pressed, the keyboard enters Edit mode and the LE D above the Edit mode button illuminates. If this button is pressed again, the k[...]

| 3 1 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide US B Record K ey This setting determines whether or not the internal ProK eys Sono voices will be sent to the computer for recording, along with signals from all audio inputs. By default, audio recordings made using ProKeys Sono will include the internal instrument sounds, if any of its sounds are playing during th[...]

| 32 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Dat a Button Assignment Options: 1. T ranspose (Def ault Data Key Assignment) In many cases it is useful to increase or decrease the transmitted pitch by a small number of semitones. For example, you may be playing a song with a singer and the singer is having trouble hitting the high notes. In this case, you can tr[...]

| 33 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide 4. Program Change Program change MI D I mess ages can be used to select any of the 128 built-in M I D I instrument sounds on ProKeys Sono, or to select sounds on external M I D I synthesizers or sound modules connected to the M I D I output jack. NO TE : When ProK eys Sono is set to Local On, program c hange message[...]

| 34 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Wheel Assignment It is possible to assign different M I D I controller numbers to the Modulation wheel. These parameters are called M I D I continuous controllers (M I D I C C). There are 128 MI D I continuous controllers (0-127 , counting from and including zero) plus an additional 4 proprietary M-Audio controller [...]

| 35 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Pedal Assignment The Sustain pedal can be assigned to send standard M I D I CCs up to 127 and extended custom messages from 128 to 131. The default for the Sustain pedal is sending M I D I Controller mess age 64. Use the G#5 key in Edit mode to change the M I D I CC assignment for the Sust ain Pedal. T o assign a M [...]

| 36 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Restoring Default Assignments The Default key is used to selectively reset controller assignments. T o reset a specific controller assignment, be sure you are in Edit mode. Press the key for the parameter you would like to reset (Knob Assign, P edal Assign, or W heel Assign), and then press the Default key (F5). W [...]

| 37 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide CHAN N E L: T o change the MI DI transmission channel using the Channel K eys in Edit mode: 1. Press the Edit Mode button. 2. Press one of the 16 Channel keys from D3 to E5, whic hever one represents the channel you need. ProK eys Sono will exit Edit mode as soon as a Channel key has been pressed. NO TE : In accorda[...]

| 38 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Panic ProKeys Sono has been designed to make working with MI D I on your computer as simple as possible. However , sometimes things can go wrong and you may experience “stuck” notes (i.e., notes that sustain indefinitely) or unexpected changes in your sounds due to errant M I D I C C commands being issued. ProK[...]

| 39 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide M I D I Mess ages In-Depth Pr ogram & Bank Changes W hen the M I D I standard was first est ablished, it enabled the user to access only 128 different sounds using program change messages (0-127). As M I D I devices grew to be more sophisticated and cont ain more sounds, bank change messages were included in an[...]

| 40 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Y ou will find many MI D I devices respond to program change commands and many are organized according to the G M listing. In General M I D I devices, different sounds are organized in the s ame way from device to device. Piano sounds are in their particular place, string sounds are in their place, drum sounds are [...]

| 41 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide T roublesho oting ProKeys Sono is a high-quality digital piano that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions to ensure trouble-free performance. In the event that you do experience difficulty with your ProKeys Sono, this section provides tips to help resolve some basic issues that you may encounter . Prob[...]

| 42 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Problem : W hen I press the keys or use any of the M I D I controls (wheel, knob, data buttons, etc.), no dat a is being transmitted from the M I D I output jack. Solution : This may be the result of the ProK eys Sono M I D I Out mode being set to U SB. The M I D I Out jack can be configured to accept M I D I dat a[...]

| 43 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Appendices - Useful M I D I Dat a Appendix A - General M I D I Instruments Piano Bass Reed Synth Effects 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 15 32 Acoustic Bass 64 Soprano S ax 96 S FX Rain 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 15 33 Electric Fingered Bass 65 Alto Sax 9 7 SFX Soundtrack 2 Electric Grand Piano 34 Electric Picked Bass 66 T enor[...]

| 44 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Appendix B - Channel 1 0 Drum Map Key# Drum Sound Key# Drum Sound 35 Acoustic Bass Drum 59 Ride Cymbal 2 36 Bass Drum 1 60 Hi Bongo 37 Side Stick 61 Low Bongo 38 Acoustic Snare 62 Mute Hi Conga 39 Hand Clap 63 Open Hi Conga 40 Electric Snare 64 Low Conga 41 Low Floor T om 65 High Timbale 42 Closed Hi-Hat 66 Low T im[...]

| 45 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Appendix C - Standar d M I D I Controller Numbers (M I DI C Cs) 00 Bank Select 49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB 98 N R P N LSB 01 Modulation 50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB 99 N R P N M SB 02 Breath Control 51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB 100 RP N LSB 03 Controller 3 52 Controller 52 101 RP N M S B 04 Foot Control 53 Controller 53 102 Controller 102[...]

| 46 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide Appendix D - Additional R P N Mess ages Y ou may have noticed that although we have stated there are 128 M I D I controller mess ages (0 – 127), Appendix C shows 132 assignable controller messages. This is because messages 128 – 131 are a different type of M I D I message, defined in the M I D I Specification [...]

| 4 7 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide T e chnical Specifications 44.1 kHz sampling rate unless other wise stated Mic Inputs Input Impedance 4.4k Ohms Maximum Input Level at minimum gain -2.2 dBu (0.6 V rms), balanced SNR -9 6 dB, A-weighted Dynamic Range 96 dB, A-weighted TH D+N 0.004 % (-8 8 dB) @ -1 dB F S, 1 kHz Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, [...]

| 48 ProK eys Sono 88 User Guide T e chnical Info Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical F ast T ransient and Conducted R F interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Y our M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR H O M E O R OF[...]

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