User manual M-AUDIO MK-425C

[. . . ] Evolution MK-425C · MK-449C · MK-461C User Guide Table of Contents Evolution Advanced Guide . About The Advanced Guide . . 4 Programming & Editing The MK-425C/449C/461C Introduction To Programming Options . RPN/NRPN, GM 1+2 SysEx & Other Messages . Assigning RPN/NRPN To A Fader/Rotary Controller Assigning A Note To A Button . [. . . ] If a device ID is assigned to any number other than 127, the memory dump performed will be specific to MK-425C/449C/461C with the same device ID. If the device ID of a MK-425C/449C/461C differs from the one recorded with the memory dump, the data will be ignored. The device ID is a handy way of differentiating between multiple keyboards. Otherwise, we recommend you keep the device ID setting as 127. When you press the Device ID buttons, you will see the small 2-digit display on LCD display `id'. The 3-digit display represents the assigned Device ID. You can enter a new device ID using the numeric keypad, or the `+' and `-' buttons. For more information on SysEx messages and device ID, please go to page 8. Resetting To The Factory Default Setting You can reset the MK-425C/449C/461C back to the factory defaults on power-up by holding down the +/- buttons. Note: Restoring the Factory presets will erase all setups stored to memory. 8 Evolution MK-425C · MK-449C · MK-461C 3 MIDI Messages Explained Program & Bank Changes Explained The original GM MIDI specification catered for only 128 voices, numbered from 0-127. It is possible to access a different voice by sending a program change. In order to expand on the GM set of voices, Bank changes were devised. Each bank contains 128 patches, that can be accessed using a program change. There are 16, 384 banks available, accessible by sending a 14-bit Bank change message. The first 7 bits of this message are sent in a single byte known as the Bank LSB. The last 7 bits are specified by another byte known as the Bank MSB. The BANK LSB is the most commonly used. This allows for 128 bank changes, and often there is no need to send a Bank MSB. You will find almost all MIDI devices respond to the program change, but some that do not conform to the GM set of voices use the program change message for other purposes. Many VST instruments have adopted this approach, allowing you to use a program change to change the instrument patch. The FM7 by Native Instruments is a good example of this. Bank changes are more rarely used, although they do exist. Bank changes are useful in manufacturer's extensions to the MIDI specification, such as Roland's GS specification and Yamaha's XG specification. Both of these require you to specify a Bank change, in order to access the extra voices and effects that these specifications provide. Sending Program, Bank LSB and Bank MSB data is made simple using the Mk-425C/449C/461C. Simply press the PROGRAM, DATA LSB or DATA MSB button and enter the program or bank change you wish to send. RPN/NRPN's Explained Non-registered parameter numbers (NRPN's) are device specific messages that enable the control of synths via MIDI. [. . . ] Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft­ und Hardware GmbH. VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft­ und Hardware GmbH Warranty Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www. m-audio. com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. Warranty Registration Thank you for registering your new M-Audio product. [. . . ]