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Sono 61
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User Guide
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| Pr ProK oKeys Sono 61 User Guide eys Sono 61 User Guide 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ProKeys Sono 61 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Routing MIDI Data to and from your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . Routing MIDI Signals to your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . Routing MIDI Signals from your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 .
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61 . ProKeys Sono 61 is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive 61-key digital piano, USB-compatible MIDI controller, and an audio interface in one convenient package . Play the on-board premium keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono and record, edit and produce your performance via your computer utilizing the included recording soft
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 4 ProKeys Sono 61 Features Keyboard: Built-in Audio Interface: 61 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys 16-Bit, 4 4 .1 kHz, 2-in, 2-out audio interface 5 high-quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric X LR microphone input, 1/4” instrument input, and stereo Piano, Organ, Clavinet) RCA inputs General M IDI (GM) sound set with a total of 128 built-in Two rear-panel 1/4” main outputs sounds for playback of MIDI files T wo front-panel
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 5 Minimum Requirements Standalone Operation Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer . To do this, an optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply or USB-type power supply is required . More information on available power supplies can be found at www .m-audio .com . Bus-Powered Operation In bus-powered mode, ProKeys Sono is connected to a PC or Mac with a USB cable and receives optional USB-type power through the USB conne
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 6 Controls and Connectors Top Panel Diagram 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 4 3 2 1 16 Top 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 tremolo (change in volume) of your selected sound . The MIDI data range of this wheel is 0 to 127, with 0 being the note-unchanged positi
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 7 7 . Microphone Gain Knob (Mic Gain): This knob controls the gain level of the Microphone input . The signal (green) LED illuminates when signal is present at the microphone input (i .e ., incoming audio signal is greater than -20dB) . The peak (red) LED illuminates when incoming audio signal is clipping (distorting) and indicates that the Microphone Gain knob should be turned down . 8 . Instrument Gain Knob (Inst. Gain): This knob controls the gain le
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 8 Rear Panel Descriptions: 17 . 1/4” Main Outputs (Output R—L/Mono): Connect these unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) main outputs to your mixer, powered speakers, or amplifier . These jacks output a mixed signal consisting of the ProKeys Sono internal piano sounds, signal from all of the keyboard’s inputs (mic, instrument, and auxiliary), and audio signal coming from your computer . If you are connecting to a mono (single channel) device or amplifier
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 9 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, and signal/clip LEDs . Two RCA Auxiliary inputs are also located on the back panel . Signal from these inputs is mixed with the Microphone an
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 10 Example Operating Scenarios The following diagrams illustrate two scenarios in which ProKeys Sono is connected to external hardware . Example Setup #1 Example Setup #1 shows M-Audio ProKeys Sono with a microphone connected to the Microphone input, and an electric guitar plugged into the Instrument input . A CD player is connected to the auxiliary inputs . The main outputs of ProKeys Sono are connected to a monitoring system
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 11 Example Setup #2 Example Setup #2 shows a drum machine plugged into the Aux inputs, and the ProKeys Sono main outputs plugged into a pair of powered speakers . The ProKeys Sono MIDI Output jack is connected to the MIDI input of the drum machine, while a sequencing application on a computer handles audio and MIDI data through the USB connection (see “Using ProKeys Sono with a Computer” to learn more about how your ProKeys Son
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 12 ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer . To do this, an optional USB-type power supply or 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required . NOTE: While ProKeys Sono can receive power from two different power sources, the device only requires one power source to operate. In other words, if one type of power supply is connected (such as a USB-type power adapter)
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 13 ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Microphone Preamplifier and Mixer ProKeys Sono can function as the centerpiece of a simple live performance setup . Tip: Connect the MIDI Out jack Connect a Microphone and an Instrument (such as an electric guitar or bass) to of ProKeys Sono to an external ProKeys Sono and use the Microphone and Instrument gain knobs to set the input MIDI synthesizer or sound module. levels . Next, use the Dir
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 14 Basic ProKeys Sono Setup in Windows Information on Windows driver installation can be found in the included printed Quick Start Guide . Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software . However, M-Audio recommends installing the device drivers for improved audio performance and to gain access to additional professional features such as: Low latency software monitoring: Low latency software monitorin
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 15 ProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS X Your computer will recognize ProKeys 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 Tools M-Powered music production software . ➜ IMPORTANT: Disconnect ProKeys Sono from your computer until the appropriate driver files have been copied to your hard drive. The instructions will indicate
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| ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 16 Using ProKeys 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 . These features can interface with computer software in many different ways . Recording software typically provides different types of tracks, allowing you to
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Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI | ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 17 Recording from a Microphone to an Audio Track Song1 12:02:101 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 4 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic USB USB Instr Aux Stereo Virtual Inst MIDI Active Sono 61 Voices MIDI Active Sono 61 MIDI Output MIDI Active Recording Software USB USB TIP: Signal from the ProKeys Sono microphone Powered Monitors input is usually available on Microphone ProKeys Sono 61 input channel one within you
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Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI | ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 18 Recording an Instrument to an Audio Track Song1 12:02:101 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 4 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Instr USB USB Aux Stereo Virtual Inst MIDI Active Sono 61 Voices MIDI Active Sono 61 MIDI Output MIDI Active Recording Software Recording Software USB USB Powered Monitors Instrument ProKeys Sono 61 Like the previous scenario, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface . However, th
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Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI RCA | ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 19 Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track Song1 12:02:101 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 4 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Instr Aux Stereo USB USB Virtual Inst MIDI Active Sono 61 Voices MIDI Active Sono 61 MIDI Output MIDI Active Recording Software USB USB Sound Module Powered or CD Player Monitors ProKeys Sono 61 Once again, ProKeys Sono is being used as an audio interface . However, in this scenari
