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| 18 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Getting Started with MIDI Music Creation Software 12 If you are new to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), you may initially find it challenging to understand how KeyStudio interacts with the computer You will find that using a computer-based sound source and recording system allows for access to an extremely large array of high quality sounds, a large graphic user interface, and freedom to work with many music creation applications A basic u
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| 19 KeyStudio 49i User Guide The KeyStudio 49i Software Audio Control Panel (Windows Only) 13 When the KeyStudio 49i audio drivers are installed, the Control Panel software is also installed onto your computer system The Control Panel gives you access to certain audio hardware parameters and status readouts The M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Control Panel icon appears on the task bar (located close to the “clock”), and is also accessible from the Windows Control Panel Double click the M
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KeyStudio 49i
Keyboard-based Music Production System
User Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction 3 About this User Guide 3 KeyStudio 49i Features 4 What’s in the Box?
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Table of Contents KeyStudio 49i Audio Setup and Controls 20 Using the Mic and Instrument Inputs 20 Using the Aux Inputs 20 Using Direct Monitoring
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| 3 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i: a 49-key full-size, velocity sensitive USB keyboard, digital piano, audio interface, and software package, designed for easy integration with your PC or Macintosh computer KeyStudio 49i is ideal for a multitude of music creation applications KeyStudio 49i is a USB keyboard controller and standalone digital piano It contains Octave shift buttons, Modulation and Pitch Bend wheels
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| 4 KeyStudio 49i User Guide KeyStudio 49i Features 3 Keyboard: Built-in Audio Interface: • 4 9 - k e y v e l o c i t y s e n s i t i v e k e y b o a r d • 1 6 - B i t , 4 4 . 1 K H z , 2 - i n , 2 - o u t a u d i o i n t e r f a c e • o n - b o a r d p i a n o s o u n d • X L R m i c r o p h o n e i n p u t , 1 / 4 ” i n s t r u m e n t i n p u t , a n d stereo RCA inputs • o n - b o a r d p i a n o r e v e r b e f fe c t • t w o r e a r - p a n e l 1 / 4 ” a u d i o o u t
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| 5 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Minimum System Requirements 5 Standalone Standalone operation refers to using KeyStudio without a computer An optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required for standalone operation Bus-Powered In this mode of operation, KeyStudio is connected to a PC or Mac with a USB cable When using the KeyStudio 49i with your computer, your computer system must meet the following minimum specifications M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Hardware
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| 6 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Controls and Connectors 6 Top Panel Diagram Top Panel Descriptions 1 Modulation Wheel (Modulation): This is an assignable controller with a default of controlling vibrato or tremolo effects assigned to the instrument you are currently playing This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic keyboards to give the performer options such as adding vibrato, just like players of acoustic instruments do If you are usin
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| 7 KeyStudio 49i User Guide 5 Edit Mode Button (Edit Mode): When this button is pressed, the keyboard will enter “Edit Mode ” While in Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard no longer send MIDI notes, and instead are used to select advanced functions and enter data See the “Advanced Features in Edit Mode” section for more information on this topic 6 Master Volume Fader (Master Vol.): The Master Volume fader controls the main audio volume output 7 Microphone Gain Knob (Mic. Gai
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| 8 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Rear Panel Descriptions: 14 1/4” Audio Outputs (Output R—L (Mono)): These are unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) audio outputs for the piano sound, signal from all inputs, and audio signal coming from your computer If you are connecting to a mono (1 channel) device or amplifier, use the left 1/4” output 15 Auxiliary RCA Inputs (Aux Input R—L): These inputs mix with the XLR and 1/4” inputs, and also send their signal to the audio outputs These in
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| 9 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Hardware Connections 7 Audio Inputs A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input located on the rear panel, and an instrument such as a guitar or bass can be connected to the 1/4” input jack, also located on the rear panel Each of these two inputs has an independent preamp featuring a dedicated gain control knob, and level and clip LEDs Two analog RCA inputs are also located on the back panel Signal from these inputs is mixed with the Microp
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| 10 KeyStudio 49i User Guide KeyStudio 49i Windows Driver Installation 9 NOTE: If you are installing the drivers for KeyStudio 49i on your Windows XP or Windows Vista computer, disconnect your KeyStudio until you are instructed to connect it. To install the Windows drivers for KeyStudio 49i: 1 Insert the M-Audio KeyStudio 49i CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive 2 T he computer will automatically display the interactive install screen If your computer fails to launch the i
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| 11 KeyStudio 49i User Guide KeyStudio 49i Macintosh Driver Installation 10 M-Audio driver installation is not required in order to use KeyStudio 49i with the GM Module software on your Macintosh OS X computer These drivers are however, required for Pro Tools M-Powered use NOTE: Disconnect your KeyStudio 49i keyboard from your computer until the appropriate driver files have been copied to your hard drive. Be sure to leave your KeyStudio 49i disconnected until instructed to conne
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| 12 KeyStudio 49i User Guide KeyStudio 49i and the M-Audio GM Module Software 11 The M-Audio GM Module User Interface Note: Installation instructions for the M-Audio GM Module software can be found in the printed Quick Start Guide included with your KeyStudio 49i. The GM Module software requires the KeyStudio 49i hardware to be connected. Additionally, Windows users will need to install the KeyStudio 49i drivers for the GM Module software to launch. Overview M-Audio GM Module is
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| 13 KeyStudio 49i User Guide 16 Channels It is no coincidence that M-Audio GM Module has 16 channels The definition of the MIDI standard specifies 16 MIDI channels for every MIDI connection This means that up to 16 independent data streams (carrying Note On/Off messages etc ) can be transmitted at the same time M-Audio GM Module makes use of all of them and can simultaneously play a different instrument on each of its 16 synthesizer channels Always match the MIDI channel(s) you
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| 14 KeyStudio 49i User Guide GM Module Standalone Operation with KeyStudio 49i When configured for standalone use, the KeyStudio keyboard is connected to the computer, and the GM Module software is launched independently of any recording application With this setup, the software automatically receives MIDI messages from your KeyStudio USB keyboard All sounds generated by the GM Module software will automatically be routed to the two 1/4” audio outputs on the KeyStudio 49i keyboar
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| 15 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Using the M-Audio GM Module as a Plug-in M-Audio GM Module works as a plug-in with many applications such as Pro Tools (RTAS), Cubase (VST) as well as Logic and GarageBand (Audio Units) When running the GM Module software as a plug-in, your host application’s MIDI input settings determine the MIDI information received by GM Module Some host applications can only address the first of the 16 channels when using GM Module as a plug-in Load multiple ins
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| 16 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Channel Specific Settings The M-Audio GM Module has 16 individual channels that correspond to the 16 channels defined in the MIDI specification All 16 channels of GM Module can simultaneously produce sounds Each of these channels can be set to a different instrument and has its own Volume, Pan, Tone, Category/Instrument, Chorus, Reverb, Mute and Solo controls The displayed controls always only affect the selected channel Channels 1-16 To select a
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| 17 KeyStudio 49i User Guide Category The M-Audio GM Module arranges its sounds into the General MIDI standard categories Clicking this field produces a drop- down menu of all categories Appendix A shows a list of all available categories and the contained instruments Note: Although selecting a new Category changes the display of the Instrument control, it is necessary to select a sound from the Instrument control to load it. This is useful when using the GM Modul
