M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 Guida utente

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User Guide

English ( 3 – 15 )

Guía del usuario

Español ( 16 – 28 )

Guide d’utilisation

Français ( 29 – 42 )

Guida per l’uso

Italiano ( 43 – 56 )

Benutzerhandbuch

Deutsch ( 57 – 69 )

Appendix

English ( 70 – 71 )

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User Guide (English)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Keystation 88 MK3. At M-Audio, we know how serious music is

to you. That’s why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your

performance the best it can be.

Box Contents

Keystation 88 MK3

USB Cable

Software Download Card

User Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

Visit m-audio.com to view and download the latest documentation, system requirements, and

other information about your product.

For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.

Quick Start

Connecting Your Keyboard

You can power the keyboard either via a powered USB port or a third-party power supply. The

Keystations are low-power devices and an external power supply is not necessary unless

using the Keystation without being connected to a computer (e.g., controlling external

synthesizers). It is recommended that you connect the Keystation to an onboard USB port or

to a powered USB hub. Use a USB cable to power Keystation when connecting to a computer

to trigger software synths.

You can also use Keystation 88 MK3 with your iPad to control supported music creation apps.

Connecting your Keystation 88 MK3 to an iPad requires the iPad Camera Connection Kit,

which is available from the Apple Store.

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Recommended Installation

Software: We've included Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, MPC Beats, and Ableton Live Lite

with your Keystation 88 MK3 so you can get started making music with professional software

right out of the box. Register your Keystation 88 MK3 on m-audio.com, and follow the install

instructions in your User Account. Also, visit ableton.com to check for any available software

updates.

Virtual Instruments: Follow the instructions on the software download card for installing the

included virtual instrument plugins. After installation, most DAWs will not load virtual

instrument plugins automatically. In order to access the virtual instrument plugins with Pro

Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite, you will need to choose the plugin folder

for the software to scan:

Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition/AAX plugin folders:

Windows (32-bit):

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Windows (64-bit):

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Mac:

Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins

Ableton/VST Plugins:

Windows (32-bit):

C:\Program Files (x86)\VSTplugins

Windows (64-bit):

C:\Program Files\VSTplugins

MacOS:

Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Plugins\VST

To set your plugin folder in Ableton Live Lite:

1. Go to the Preferences menu.

2. Select the File Folder tab. Under Plug-In Sources click Browse and select the appropriate

plugin folder.

3. After making your selection, the Use VST Custom Plug-In Folder button should be ON.

If it is not, click the button to turn it on.

Exit the Preferences menu.

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Ableton Live Lite Setup

1. First, connect Keystation 88 MK3 to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied USB

cable, and launch Ableton Live Lite.

2. Next, open the Ableton Live Lite Preferences window. Choose your Audio Device in the Audio tab.

This will be dependent upon the audio interface that you are using.

MAC: Select Live > Preferences

PC: Select Options > Preferences

3. Select the MIDI/Sync tab. Within the MIDI Ports section, adjust the settings as listed below:

Next to Input: Keystation 88, toggle the On button in the Track and Remote columns.

Next to Output: Keystation 88, toggle the On button in the Track and Remote columns.

4. Next, at the top of the window under Control Surface, choose MackieControl from the drop-down list

in row 1. Under the Input column in Row 1, choose Keystation 88 MK3 (Port 2). Ensure the third drop-

down menu in Row 1 under Output is set to None.

The Transport control (Play, Stop, and Record) on

the Keystation 88 MK3 controller will now control and correspond with the Transport functions in

Ableton Live Lite. In addition, the Directional buttons on the Keystation series controller will now

control selecting tracks and triggering clips.

5. Close the Preferences window.

6. To add an instrument or plugin to Ableton Live Lite in order to generate sound, in

the Categories column, choose Instruments or Plug-ins.

7. In the Name column just to the right of the Categories column, locate the Instrument or Plug-in of your

choice. Click-and-drag the instrument to a MIDI track in Ableton Live Lite to load the instrument.

The Instrument can now be triggered with Keystation 88 MK3.

Note: In order to use Mackie Control, the Keystation 88 MK3 must be in Mackie Control mode, Please see

the Directional Buttons and Transport Controls section for assigning the Keystation 88 MK3 to Mackie

Control.

Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition Setup

1. Connect Keystation 88 MK3 to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied USB cable,

and launch Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition.

2. Open or Create a Project.

3. Select the Setup pulldown menu and open MIDI Input Devices. Enable MIDI Input from the

Keystation 88 MK3 by clicking the box next to the Keystation 88 MK3.

4. Select the Setup pulldown menu and open Playback Engine. Choose your audio device from the

Playback Engine pulldown menu.

5. To create a new Instrument track, select the Track pulldown menu and select New.

6. In the New pulldown menu, select Stereo, and then Instrument Track.

7. In the newly created track, add an Insert to your track by clicking in your track's Inserts A-E and

selecting Multichannel Plugin > Instrument and select the instrument you would like to use, such as

Xpand!2 (Stereo). The plugin can now be triggered with Keystation 88 MK3.

Note: Windows users will need either an external soundcard (such as the AIR 192|4) or a low-latency ASIO

driver.

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Configuration

Once you have finished installation you will need to configure your MIDI software to use the

Keystation. Please note that when you press a key on the keyboard, you will not hear any

sound. This is because pressing a key causes the keyboard to send out MIDI data. MIDI data

gives instructions on how a sound should play, but in order to actually hear that sound you

need to configure your music software to read the MIDI data being sent from the Keystation

and play the sound back accordingly. This setup will more than likely entail going into an

Options or Device Set-Up menu in your music software application and selecting the

appropriate device. The Keystation should appear under the name “USB Audio Device” for

Windows 8, or as “Keystation 88 MK3” for other operating systems in the MIDI devices section

of your music software application. Please consult the manual that came with your software

for the proper setup procedure.

Features

Top Panel

1. Keyboard: Most of the white keys and black keys on the

Keystation are labeled with names. When in the Advanced

mode, pressing any of the labeled keys will allow for special

operations such as adjusting the MIDI channel, transposing,

and sending program change messages.

2. Octave Buttons: If you press the octave “+” button once, the

LED above the octave “-” button will turn off, indicating the

keyboard’s octave is now shifted up. If you press the octave

“+” key again, you will shift one more octave up, and so on. It

is possible to shift the keyboard up 4 octaves or down 4

octaves from 0 octave shift.

To shift the octave down, press the octave “-” button and notice that the LED above the

octave “+” turns off. If only the LED above the octave “-” key is lit, the octave is shifted

down and, if only the LED above the octave “+” key is lit, the octave is shifted up. The

octave “+” and octave “-” LEDs will change color when moving up or down more than

one octave.

To return the octave shift to 0, press both the octave “+” and “-” keys together. Both

LEDs will light, indicating that the octave shift has returned to 0.

The Octave “+” and “-” buttons may be assigned to control one of seven possible MIDI

functions. (See Advanced Functions for more information.)

3. Volume Slider: The Volume Slider sends a MIDI message that controls the volume of the

notes you are playing. The Volume Slider can also be assigned to different effects such

as pan (balance), attack, reverb, chorus and many more. (See Advanced Functions for

more information.)

4. Pitch Bend Wheel: As the name indicates, the pitch bend wheel is primarily used to

bend the notes played on the keyboard up or down. This allows you to play phrases not

normally associated with keyboard playing, such as guitar-style riffs. Your sound source

determines how far you can bend the note. The usual setting is two semitones, but it can

be up to two octaves up or down.

5. Modulation Wheel: The modulation wheel is typically used for modulation of the sound

you are playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic

keyboard instruments to give the performer options such as adding vibrato, just like

players of acoustic instruments do. The modulation wheel is fully MIDI-assignable.

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6. Advanced Button: The Advanced button is used to access all the advanced functions of

the keyboard.

When the Advanced button is pressed, the keyboard goes into “Edit Mode.” In Edit

Mode, the keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions and entering data.

The LED above the Advanced button indicates whether or not Edit Mode is engaged. In

Edit Mode, the black keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions, while the

white keys are used for data entry, channel selection, and DAW selection.

Your keyboard will exit out of Edit Mode as soon as a function is selected, or the

Advanced button, CANCEL or ENTER key is pressed (the LED above the Advanced

button will turn off). The keyboard can then be used to play notes again.

Note: Refer to the Advanced section for more information.

7. Directional Buttons: These buttons can use the MIDI, Mackie Control

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or HUI

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protocols

to control certain functions in software that support them. Please see the Directional

Buttons and Transport Buttons section of the Advanced Functions chapter for more

information.

8. Transport Buttons: These buttons can use the MIDI, Mackie Control or HUI

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protocols

to control certain functions in software that support them. Please see the Directional

Buttons and Transport Buttons section of the Advanced Functions chapter for more

information.

Rear Panel

1. Kensington® Lock: Use this port to

attach a security cable to the unit.

2. DC Power Adapter Input: If you do not

wish to power Keystation through the

USB connection and are using the MIDI

connector to trigger an external sound

module, connect a DC 9 V, 500 mA

power adapter (sold separately) here.

3. USB Port: The USB port delivers power to the keyboard and transmits MIDI data when

connected to a computer to trigger a software synth or MIDI sequencer.

4. MIDI Out: Use a five-pin MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this jack to the MIDI IN

of an external sound module or to the MIDI In of a synthesizer.

5. Sustain Pedal Input: This socket accepts a momentary-contact foot pedal (sold

separately). When pressed, this pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without

having to keep your fingers pressed down on the keys.

Note: for realistic pedal action, check out the SP-2. The SP-2 is M-Audio's switchable

sustain pedal with the ability to connect to the sustain pedal input on Keystation 88 MK3.

Note: the polarity of the sustain pedal is determined by the keyboard upon startup. When

Keystation 88 MK3 is powering up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the "up" (off)

position. It is important that the sustain pedal is not pressed during startup, otherwise the

pedal will reverse its operation, and notes will sustain when the pedal is not pressed.

Note: a foot pedal can be used for sustaining the sound that you are playing without

having to keep your hands on the keyboard (just like the sustain pedal on a piano).

You can plug a foot pedal of any polarity into the foot pedal input on your M-Audio

keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity when powering up.

If you want to reverse the polarity, simply depress the pedal when you switch on your

keyboard.

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6. Expression Pedal Input: Connect a 1/4" TRS expression pedal (sold separately) to this

input for adjusting the volume vibrato, or reverb depth of an instrument patch.

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On/Off Switch: Use this switch to power the device on or off.

Advanced Functions

In addition to setting an octave shift, the two OCTAVE “+” and “-” buttons discussed earlier in

the manual under the section “Octave Buttons” can also be used to control one of seven MIDI

functions.

The first 7 black keys are used to select the function of the octave buttons. Some of the

functions that these keys can be used for cannot send out a value less than 0. When used to

control these functions, both LEDs above the buttons will remain on, regardless of the current

setting of that function.

To select an alternate function:

1. Press the Advanced button, putting the keyboard into Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key that represents the function you want. With the exception of CC,

Edit Mode will finish as soon as you have selected the function and you will be able to

play notes again.

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Octave Shift

Another method of shifting the Keystation octaves is with the use of the keys labeled “Octave

+” and “Octave -”. After the Advanced button has been pressed, placing the keyboard in Edit

Mode, pressing these keys will shift the keyboard’s pitch up or down one or more octaves

(one for each time pressed). The default octave shift designation is “0” and will be the octave

setting each time you power up the keyboard. The lights above the octave buttons indicate

that 0 octave shift is set when both are on.

To assign the “+” and “-” keys to control the octave:

1. Press the Advanced button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key representing “OCTAVE”. Edit Mode will finish as soon as OCTAVE

has been pressed.

There is also a method of performing a quick octave change, which can be useful when using

the octave buttons to control another MIDI function. This is accomplished as follows:

1. Press the Advanced button to put the keyboard in Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key representing “OCTAVE +”, increasing the octave by 1 (you may

press it again to increase the octave by 2, and so on). Press the black key representing

“OCTAVE -”, decreasing the octave by 1 (you may press it again to decrease the octave

by 2, and so on). Press the black key representing "OCTAVE 0" to reset the octave shift

to 0.

3. When you have chosen your octave shift press “ENTER,” to select your Octave and

leave Edit Mode. Selecting Cancel or Advanced will cancel the selection, and exit from

Advanced mode.

Transposition

In some cases, it may be useful to reduce or increase the pitch by a number of semitones

rather than an entire octave. For example, if you are playing a song with a singer that is having

difficulty hitting the top notes, you may want to reduce the pitch by one or two semitones. This

is achieved using a MIDI function called “Transpose.”

Transpose works in the same way as Octave Shift, except the shift can be up to +/- 12

semitones. As with Octave Shift, there are two ways of transposing the keyboard. You can use

the Octave “+” and “-” buttons, or the black keys “TRANSPOSE -,” “TRANSPOSE 0” and

“TRANSPOSE +,” respectively.

To assign the Octave “+” and “-” buttons to transpose:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled “TRANSPOSE” (Eb1). (Edit Mode will disengage as soon as

“TRANSPOSE” has been pressed.)

3. Press the “+” key and you will hear the pitch of the note you play go up.

4. Press the “-” key to transpose the keyboard down a half-step.

5. Press both “+” and “-” together to return to no transposition change.

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MIDI Channel

MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI Channels. However, certain MIDI

devices and MIDI software applications require the keyboard to send data on a specified

channel. If this is the case, you can change the channel the data is sent using the following

method:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press one of the 16 Channel keys (D1 to E3), according to the Channel that you need.

For example, if a device specifies that you need to send data on Channel 10, press the

Advanced button, and select Channel 10. The Channel can also be assigned to the Octave “+”

and “-” buttons. Once assigned, pressing “+” or “-” will increase or decrease the channel

incrementally. When Channel 16 is reached and “+” is pressed, Channel 1 will be selected.

Pressing both the “+” and “-” buttons together will recall Channel 1.

Control Change

To assign the Octave/Data buttons to send Control Change messages that can be toggled on

and off, follow these steps:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled "CC" (Eb2).

3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G4-B5 to enter the number of the Control Change to

assign to the +/- buttons.

4. The unit will transmit the assigned MIDI Control Change messages that toggle on and

off (press once On, press again Off).

5. Press the Enter key.

The Octave +/- buttons can also send momentary MIDI Control Change messages. To assign

the Octave/Data buttons to Control Change momentary messages, follow these steps:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled "CC" (Eb2) 2 times.

Note: The Advanced LED will flash/blink when assigning a momentary CC message to

the -/+ buttons.

3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G4-B5 to enter the number of the Control Change to

assign to the +/- buttons.

4. The unit will transmit the assigned MIDI Control Change messages (press On, Release

Off).

5. Press the Enter key.

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Program Change

Program Changes are used to change the instrument or voice you are using. For the sake of

example, we will change the instrument to a bass sound. To do this we need to send a

program change of 32. There are two ways to send a program change:

Incremental/Decremental Program Change:

1. Press the Advanced button.

2. Press the black key labeled "PROGRAM" (F#1).

3. Now the Octave “+” and “-” keys can be used to change the program.

4. Press “+” and continue to play notes until you find the instrument you want.

This method is useful if you want to cycle through different instruments to see which sounds

best in your song.

Quick Select Program Change:

1. Press the Advanced button.

2. Press the black key labeled “PROGRAM #.”

3. Press keys “3,” “2,” “ENTER.” Now the keyboard will play a bass sound: Number 32.

This method is useful if you want to select a specific number, as is the case here.

If the Octave “+” and “-” keys are selected to vary the Program number (Method 1). Pressing

both the “+” and “-” buttons together will recall Program 0, which selects a grand piano

sound.

Bank LSB and Bank MSB

Program Changes are most commonly used to change instruments and voices. However, the

number of instruments accessible via Program Changes is limited to 128. Some devices have

more than 128 voices and require a different method to access these extra voices. Generally,

these devices use Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages.

Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB and Bank MSB Changes:

1. Press the Advanced button.

2. Press the black key labeled “Bank LSB” (Bb1) or “Bank MSB” (G#1), respectively.

3. Now the Octave “+” and “-” keys can be used to change the Bank LSB or Bank MSB.

4. Press “+” and continue to play notes until you find the instrument you want.

Using the Quick Select Method:

1. Press the Advanced button.

2. Press the black key labeled “Bank LSB #” or “Bank MSB #,” respectively.

3. Press keys “3,” “2,” “ENTER.”

As with Program Change, if the Octave “+” and “-” keys are selected to vary the Bank LSB or

MSB number (Method 1). Pressing both the “+” and “-” buttons together will recall Bank 0.

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Volume Slider Assignment

To assign the Volume Slider to an effect:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled “SLIDER.”

3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys to enter the CC number you want to assign to the

Volume Fader.

If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the

“CANCEL” key to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Volume Slider.

Modulation Wheel Assignment

It is possible to assign different CC, and MIDI messages to the Modulation Wheel. Some

useful messages are: MIDI CC 01 (Modulation), MIDI CC 07 (Volume), MIDI CC 10 (Pan), and

MIDI CC 05 (Portamento).

There are 132 messages in total. However, for these messages to have any affect on the

sound, the receiving MIDI device must be able to read and respond to these MIDI messages.

Most devices will at least respond to volume, modulation, and pan data.

To assign a message to the Modulation Wheel:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled “WHEEL.”

3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys to enter the number of the message you want to

assign to the Modulation Wheel.

If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL

key to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Modulation Wheel.

For the sake of example, we will assign CC number 10 (pan, or balance) to the Modulation

Wheel.

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled “WHEEL.”

3. Press “1.”

4. Press “0” so you have entered “10.”

5. Press “ENTER.”

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Expression Pedal Assignment

It is possible to assign MIDI effects to the Expression Pedal. Some useful effects are: MIDI CC

01 (Modulation), MIDI CC 07 (Volume), MIDI CC 10 (Pan), and MIDI CC 05 (Portamento).

There are 132 effects in total. However, for these effects to have any affect on the sound, the

receiving MIDI device must be able to read and respond to these MIDI effect messages. Most

devices will at least respond to volume, modulation, and pan data.

To assign an effect to the Expression Pedal:

1. Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key representing “EXPR PEDAL.”

3. Use the Numerical Data Entry keys to enter the number of the effect you want to assign

to the Expression Pedal.

Instead of entering in the value number, you can cycle through each effect one at a time using

the “+” and “-” buttons. Once the correct value has been selected, press the ENTER key.

If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL

key to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Expression Pedal.

Note that each time the keyboard is turned off, the data assigned to the Expression Pedal will

be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the Expression Pedal will be assigned to

modulation (effect number 01) by default.

For the sake of example, we will assign effect number 10 (pan, or balance) to the Expression

Pedal.

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key labeled “EXPR PEDAL.”

3. Press “1.”

4. Press “0” so you have entered “10.”

5. Press “ENTER.”

Directional Buttons and Transport Controls

The directional buttons and transport buttons use the MIDI, Mackie Control, or HUI protocols

to control certain functions in software that support them.

To select which protocol these buttons use to communicate with your software:

1. Press the Advanced button to get the keyboard into Edit Mode.

2. Press the key labeled “DAW”.

Note: "+" and "-" LEDs will be lit green when in Mackie Control mode, red when in HUI

mode, and orange when in MIDI mode.

3. Press Enter.

Note: Your software must also be set to receive commands from an external device

(i.e., Keystation) using the MIDI, Mackie Control, or HUI protocol. MIDI, Mackie Control,

and HUI controls are sent on Virtual Port 2.

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Troubleshooting

General

Here are answers to common questions you may have, using your Keystation keyboard:

Problem 1: My M-Audio hardware suddenly stopped working after having performed fine

since installation.

Solution 1: Switch off the unit and let it sit for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer and try

again.

Problem 2: I have plugged a sustain pedal into my M-Audio keyboard, but it works the

wrong way around.

Solution 2: The polarity of the sustain pedal is calculated by the keyboard when it is powered

up. On power up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the OFF position. So if you want the

sustain pedal to be off when it is not depressed, make sure the pedal is not depressed when

you power up.

Problem 3: When I press a key, there is a delay before I hear any sound.

Solution 3: This delay is known as latency. Latency with MIDI signals is due to the software

application you are using. MIDI data is simply control data. The MIDI data is read by your

software. The software then completes a large number of complex calculations in order to

produce the sound you hear—all this takes time.

We strongly recommend a proper audio interface. Refer to m-audio.com for a selection of

options. If you already have an adequate audio interface, try reinstalling the latest drivers for

the audio interface, or try reducing the buffer sizes of the audio drivers.

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MIDI Functionality

The Keystation keyboards have been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer

as simple as possible. Nonetheless, you may still experience some difficulties. In many cases,

the keyboard is not at fault; the problem lies with the receiving device. To counter this, there is

a useful MIDI function: Reset All Controllers.

Reset All Controllers

If you find there is an effect on a voice that you do not want, rather than having to isolate and

identify that effect, you can send a “Reset All Controllers” MIDI message by performing the

following:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key representing “RESET.”

3. Edit Mode will disengage, eliminating all effects.

Factory Reset

1. Power off Keystation.

2. Hold down the buttons "+" and "-" simultaneously, until step 4.

3. Power on Keystation.

4. Release the buttons.

The Keyboard is now back to the factory default settings.

MIDI Out

The MIDI Out port is located on the back of the keyboard, and can be used to connect the

keyboard to an external sound module or MIDI keyboard.

By default (when you switch the unit on), all controller data is sent out via the MIDI output as

well as the USB out. If you want the MIDI output to act like a traditional USB-to-MIDI interface,

engage “MIDI Out” mode by carrying out the following:

1. Press the Advanced button to engage Edit Mode.

2. Press the black key representing “MIDI OUT.”

3. Edit Mode will disengage.

4. The keyboard is now able to send data received from the computer via its MIDI OUT

jack to whatever device is connected.

In order to use the MIDI output, select the Keystation USB MIDI Out as the MIDI output device

in your sequencer.

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Guía del usuario (Español)

Introducción

Gracias por comprar el Keystation 88 MK3. En M-Audio, sabemos que usted se toma la

música en serio. Por eso es que diseñamos nuestros equipos con una sola cosa en mente—

hacer que pueda tocar su mejor interpretación.

Contenido de la caja

Keystation 88 MK3

Cable USB

Tarjeta de descarga de software

Guía del usuario

Manual sobre la seguridad y garantía

Soporte

Visite m-audio.com para ver y descargar la documentación más reciente, los requisitos del

sistema y demás información relativa a su producto.

Para obtener soporte adicional del producto, visite m-audio.com/support.

Inicio rápido

Conexión del teclado

Puede alimentar el teclado a través del bus USB o mediante una fuente de alimentación

externa opcional. Los Keystations son dispositivos de bajo consumo de energía por lo cual no

es necesaria una fuente de alimentación externa a menos que use el Keystation desconectado

del ordenador (por ej., para controlar sintetizadores externos). Le recomendamos conectar el

Keystation a un puerto USB nativo o a un concentrador USB alimentado. Use un cable USB

para alimentar el Keystation cuando lo conecta a una computadora para disparar

sintetizadores de software.

También puede utilizar el Keystation 88 MK3 con su iPad para controlar las aplicaciones de

creación de música compatibles.

La conexión del Keystation 88 MK3 con un iPad requiere el iPad Camera Connection Kit, que

está disponible en Apple Store.

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Instalación recomendada

Software: Hemos incluido Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, MPC Beats, y Ableton Live Lite

con su Keystation 88 MK3 de modo que puede comenzar a hacer música con software

profesional en cuanto lo saca de la caja. Registre su Keystation 88 MK3 en m-audio.com y

siga las instrucciones de instalación en su Cuenta de usuario. Visite también ableton.com

para comprobar si hay actualizaciones de software disponibles.

Instrumentos virtuales: Siga las instrucciones de la tarjeta de descarga de software para

instalar los plugins de instrumentos virtuales incluidos. Tras la instalación, muchos DAW no

cargarán plugins de instrumentos virtuales de forma automática. A fin de acceder a los plugins

de instrumentos virtuales con Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, deberá seleccionar la carpeta

con plugins para que el software explore:

Carpetas de plugins de Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition/AAX:

Windows (32-bit):

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Windows (64-bit):

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Mac:

Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins

Plugins de Ableton/VST:

Windows (32-bit):

C:\Program Files (x86)\VSTplugins

Windows (64-bit):

C:\Program Files\VSTplugins

Mac:

Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Plugins\VST

Para establecer su carpeta de plugins en Ableton Live Lite:

1. Vaya al menú Preferences (Preferencias).

2. Seleccione la pestaña File Folder (Carpeta de archivos). Bajo Plug-In Sources (Fuentes

de plugin) haga clic en Browse (Explorar) y seleccione la carpeta de plugins apropiada.

3. Después de hacer su selección, el botón Use VST Custom Plug-In Folder (Usar carpeta

de plugins personalizada) debe estar en ON (encendido). Si no lo está, haga clic en el

botón para encenderlo.

4. Salga del menú Preferences (Preferencias).

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Configuración de Ableton Live Lite

1. Primero, conecte el Keystation 88 MK3 a un puerto USB disponible en su ordenador utilizando el cable

USB suministrado y ejecute Ableton Live Lite.

2. A continuación, abra la ventana Preferences (Preferencias) de su Ableton Live Lite. Seleccione su

dispositivo de audio en la pestaña Audio. Esto dependerá de la interfaz de audio que esté utilizando.

MAC: Seleccione Live > Preferences

PC: Seleccione Options > Preferences

3. Seleccione la pestaña MIDI / Sync (MIDI / Sincronización). Dentro de la sección MIDI Ports (puertos

MIDI), ajuste la configuración como se muestra a continuación:

Junto a Input: (Entrada) Keystation 88 MK3, conmute el botón On en las columnas Track y Remote

(pista y remoto).

Junto a Output: (Salida) Keystation 88 MK3, conmute el botón On en las columnas Track y Remote

(pista y remoto).

4. A continuación, en la parte superior de la ventana debajo de la superficie de control, seleccione

MackieControl de la lista desplegable de la fila 1. Debajo de la columna Input (entrada) en la fila 1,

seleccione Keystation 88 MK3 (Port 2). Asegúrese de que el tercer menú desplegable de la fila 1 de

bajo de Output, este ajustado en "None" (ninguno).

El control de transporte (reproducir, detener y

grabar) del controlador Keystation 88 MK3 ahora controlará e imitará las funciones de transporte del

Ableton Live Lite. Además, los botones direccionales del controlador de la serie Keystation ahora

controlarán la selección de pistas y la ejecución de clips.

5. Cierre la ventana Preferences (Preferencias).

6. En la columna Name (Nombre) justo a la derecha de la columna Categorías, localice el Instrumento o

Plugin de su elección.

7. Haga clic y arrastre el instrumento sobre una pista MIDI en Ableton Live Lite para cargarlo.

El instrumento ahora puede dispararse desde Keystation 88 MK3.

Nota: Para utilizar Mackie Control, el Keystation 88 MK3 debe estar en modo Mackie Control. Consulte la

sección Botones direccionales y controles de transporte para asignar el Keystation 88 MK3 a Mackie

Control.

Configuración del Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition

1. Conecte el Keystation 88 MK3 a un puerto USB disponible en su ordenador utilizando el cable USB

suministrado y abra Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition.

2. Abra o cree un proyecto.

3. Seleccione el menú desplegable Setup y abra MIDI Input Devices. Active MIDI Input desde el

Keystation 88 MK3 haciendo clic en la casilla junto al Keystation 88 MK3.

4. Seleccione el menú desplegable Setup y abra Playback Engine. Seleccione su dispositivo de audio en

el menú desplegable Playback Engine.

5. Para crear una pista de un instrumento nuevo, seleccione el menú desplegable Track y seleccione New.

6. En el menú desplegable New, seleccione Stereo y luego Instrument Track.

7. En la pista recientemente creada, añada un inserto en su pista haciendo clic en los insertos A-E de su

pista y seleccionando Multichannel Plugin > Instrument y seleccione el instrumento que desea

utilizar, como por ejemplo Xpand!2 (Stereo). El plugin ahora puede dispararse desde del Keystation 88

MK3.

Nota: Los usuarios de Windows necesitarán una tarjeta de sonido externa (como por ejemplo la AIR 192|4)

o un controlador ASIO de baja latencia.

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Guía de inicio rápido

Una vez concluida la instalación deberá configurar su software MIDI para poder utilizar el

Keystation. Recuerde que de momento el teclado no producirá ninguna clase de sonido

cuando pulse una tecla. Esto se debe a que, al pulsar una tecla, el teclado se limita a enviar

datos MIDI. Los datos MIDI son información acerca de cómo debe reproducirse un sonido,

pero para poder oírlo necesita configurar su software musical para que lea los datos MIDI que

Keystation le envía y los reproduzca de manera adecuada. Muy probablemente, esta

configuración implicará la selección del dispositivo adecuado en algún menú “Opciones” o

“Configuración de dispositivos” de su software musical. El teclado Keystation aparecerá en

sus programas como “Dispositivo de audio USB” (en Windows 8) o como “Keystation 88

MK3” (en otros sistemas operativos). Por favor, consulte el manual suministrado con su

software para realizar una configuración correcta.

Características

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1. Teclado: La mayoría de las teclas blancas y negras del

Keystation tienen rótulos con nombres. Dentro del menú

Advanced (Funciones avanzadas), presionar las teclas

rotuladas permitirá realizar operaciones especiales tales como

ajustar el canal MIDI, transponer enviar mensajes de cambio

de programa.

2. Octave Buttons: Si oprime el botón OCT (octava) “+” una vez,

el LED que está arriba del botón de octava “-” se apagará,

indicando que la octava del teclado está desplazada hacia

arriba. Si pulsa de nuevo el botón de octava “+”, el rango del

teclado aumentará en dos octavas, y así sucesivamente.

Puede modificar el rango del teclado hasta 4 octavas hacia

arriba o hacia abajo partiendo de la posición predeterminada.

Para desplazar la octava hacia abajo, oprima el botón OCT “-” y note que el LED que está

arriba del botón de octava “+” se apaga. Si sólo permanece iluminada la tecla de octava “-

”, el rango de octavas está desplazado hacia abajo; Si sólo permanence iluminada la tecla

de octava “+”, el rango de octavas está desplazado hacia arriba. Los LED de octava “+” y

octava “-” cambiarán de color cuando se desplace hacia arriba o hacia abajo más de una

octava.

Para regresar al rango normal 0, pulse ambas teclas de octava (“+” y “-”) al mismo tiempo.

Ambos LEDs se iluminarán para indicar que el rango de octava se encuentra de nuevo en

“0”.

Los botones Octave (octava) “+” y “-” pueden asignarse para controlar una de las siete

funciones MIDI posibles. (Consulte Funciones avanzadas para obtener más información).

3. Deslizador volume: El deslizador de volumen envía un mensaje MIDI que controla el

volumen de las notas que está tocando.

También puede asignarlo a diferentes efectos, como por ejemplo el panorama (balance),

ataque, reverberación o chorus, entre otros. Para más información, consulte la sección

Funciones avanzadas.

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4. Rueda de pitch bend: La rueda de pitch bend se usa generalmente para alterar el tono

de las notas tocadas en el teclado hacia arriba o hacia abajo, lo cual le permite tocar

frases que no se asocian normalmente con un instrumento de teclado, por ejemplo un

fraseo de guitarra.

Su fuente de sonido determina el rango en que la rueda de pitch bend altera el tono. El

ajuste más común es dos semitonos, aunque puede ser de hasta dos octavas hacia

arriba o hacia abajo.

5. Rueda de modulación: La rueda de modulación se usa normalmente para modular el

sonido que está tocando. Este tipo de controlador en tiempo real se incorporó

originalmente en los teclados electrónicos para ofrecer al instrumentista opciones como

las de agregar vibrato, tal como lo hace un músico al tocar un instrumento acústico. La

rueda de modulación es totalmente asignable vía MIDI.

6. Advanced Functions botón: El botón Advanced Functions permite acceder a las

funciones avanzadas del teclado.

Al pulsar este botón, el teclado entra en modo de programación. Mientras se encuentre

en este modo, las teclas del teclado permiten seleccionar funciones e introducir datos.

En el modo de edición, las teclas negras del teclado se usan para seleccionar funciones,

mientras que las blancas se usan para entrada de datos y la selección de canales y

DAW.

El LED situado sobre el botón Advanced Functions indica si el teclado está o no en modo

de programación. Cuando está en modo de programación, las teclas negras permiten

seleccionar funciones, mientras que las blancas se usan para introducir datos y

seleccionar canales.

Su teclado saldrá del modo Edit (Edición) cuando se seleccione una función o se pulse el

botón Advanced, las teclas CANCEL (Cancelar) o ENTER (se encenderá el LED que está

arriba del botón Advanced Functions [Funciones avanzadas]). Entonces podrá volver a

utilizar el teclado para tocar notas.

Nota: Para más información, consulte la sección Funciones avanzadas.

7. Botones direccionales: Estos botones pueden usar los protocolos MIDI, Mackie

Control

®

o HUI

®

para controlar ciertas funciones del software que los soporta. Para más

información, consulte la sección Botones direccionales y botones de transporte del

capítulo Funciones avanzadas.

8. Botones de transporte: Estos botones pueden usar los protocolos MIDI, Mackie

Control, o HUI para controlar ciertas funciones del software que los soporta. Para más

información, consulte la sección Botones direccionales y botones de transporte del

capítulo Funciones avanzadas.

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