Evolution MK-249C MIDI Controller Keyboard with additional 12

Evolution MK-249C
MIDI Controller Keyboard with additional 12 rotary
programmable controllers and USB
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EVOLUTION MK249C MIDI KEYBOARD MANUAL
1.POWER SUPPLY
There are three methods of powering the MK249C. Only use one method at one time
•Soundcard as power source
•Using the supplied self powered connector cable connect the 5 pin male plug to the Evolution MK-249C MIDI
keyboard and the 15 pin male plug to the MIDI port on your PC soundcard.
•IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE THIS CABLE TO POWER ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT
•AC Power
You can also use an AC adapter (not included) with the following specification: 9-12V DC output, 250-300mA,
centre positive.
•Connect to the USB port on your computer. The keyboard is powered from USB.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
2
Preparation
•Connect the unit with other MIDI equipment you may have:
•Turn on the POWER switch.
•Turn all other equipment on.
3.
Demo
Pressing octave up and down together plays a short demonstration. Please note that the sounds are set for a GM
sound system and the demo will sound differently on other sound synthesizers. Press both buttons once more to
terminate
the
demo.
4.
Assignable Rotary controllers
There are 14 assignable controllers in total (12 Knobs, Slider & Mod Wheel) selected by the ‘CONTROL SELECT’
& 'CONTROL ASSIGN' functions.
‘Assignable Controllers’ refers to any of the 12 assignable Knobs and also includes the assignable Wheel and
Slider. The Slider is Assignable Controller 13, the Wheel is Assignable Controller 14.
The basic operation is:Press the CONTROL SELECT buttons together. Select the controller by moving it or by typing the number in.
Press the CONTROL ASSIGN buttons and enter the new number using the keypad.
To change one of the assignable controllers, the MK-249C uses the following method:
•Press both 'CONTROL SELECT' buttons and release.
•The LED display shows the current Controller which has been selected. The LED’s toggle between the controller
number and the assigned value. E.g. initially it would toggle between c14 & 01, showing that the Wheel is
assigned to the Modulation Wheel controller.
•Select a controller by moving any one of the assignable controllers, the numeric keypad or the +/- keys.
•The LED then toggles the display between the new controller and its assignment.
•Repeat this process to see the controller number assignment (0-132) for any Knob (1-12), Slider (13) or the
Wheel (14), by moving the relevant controller or by typing a new number.
•If no keys are pressed or any of the assignable controllers moved, the LED display stops flashing after 3 seconds
and returns to normal operation.
•Press both 'CONTROL ASSIGN' buttons & release.
•The number entered at this point will be assigned to the last selected controller.
•The numeric entry uses the standard data entry system. (see section on Entering Numbers)
•If a complete number is entered the display stops flashing and the new assignment is stored.
•If the Inc/Dec keys are used, the revised value is shown on the LED display and the flashing time-out is reset.
•Once a controller has been assigned the current knob/slider/wheel position should be sent out.
This ensures that when the controller if first moved it does not trigger a large jump from it’s previous setting.
During the data entry stage while the LED display is flashing, the Knobs, Slider and the Wheel do not function.
The MIDI keyboard should continue to function at all times.
5.
Entering Numbers
When any number is entered it adheres to the following rules:Increment/Decrement Keys
•Initially the LED display starts flashing.
•The value displayed can be incremented/decremented using the +/- keys.
•Pressing both + & - should call up the default value for that parameter.
•The LED display shows the new value.
•The new value is sent out except for the CONTROL ASSIGN which sends data when the display stops flashing)
•When the display stops flashing the keyboard returns to normal operation.
Numeric Keys
•Initially the LED display starts flashing.
•A numeric value can be typed in using the numbers 0-9.
•As each key is pressed the display continues to flash, the time-out value is reset.
•When a complete number* has been entered the display stops flashing and the value is selected.
•Alternatively, if no key is pressed and the display stops flashing the number on the display is selected.
•The update routine is triggered, so that the new value is sent out.
•When the display stops flashing the keyboard returns to normal operation.
* The following table shows how many keys are required to enter a complete number:-
Channel
Memory
Program Changes
Bank LSB/MSB
Control Select
Control Assign
6.
1 key
2-9
0-9
2-9
2 keys
01,10-16
3 keys
13-99
13-99
01,10-14
14-99
000-012, 100-127
000-012, 100-127
000-013, 100-132
Snap Shot
When both SNAP SHOT keys are pressed the MK-249C sends out the settings for all of the Assignable Controllers
on the current selected channel. This feature lets you record the settings of the Knobs, Slider & Mod Wheel into
your sequencer.
7.
Sending a PROGRAM CHANGE number
Using the PROGRAM switch and the numeric keys, you can send any MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE from 0-127.
Changing the program number changes the instrument sound. The program numbers of various instrument
sounds are listed in appendix A of the Evolution getting started guide, you will have received when you purchased
your MK-249C.
•Press the PROGRAM switch. The LED starts to flash showing the current PROGRAM number.
•Press the numeric keys to alter the PROGRAM CHANGE number. You can also use the “+” or “-” keys to change
the value.
Note: * if you don’t do anything for 5 seconds the LED stops flashing and shows the current PROGRAM
CHANGE number. If the number you press is larger than 127, it will return to the previous PROGRAM CHANGE
number.
8.
PROGRAM & BANK CHANGE MEMORY
You can assign a selected PROGRAM CHANGE as well as a BANK LSB and a BANK MSB to one of ten numeric
keys (0-9). Once stored, simply pressing one of the numeric keys will send the desired PROGRAM and BANK
CHANGES. The stored information is held in non-volatile memory which will remember even if the power is turned
off.
•Select the desired PROGRAM CHANGE, BANK LSB and MSB. Please refer to respective chapters for
information on how to do this.
•Press the MEMORY switch. The LED starts to flash.
•Press the numeric key (from 0 to 9) you wish to assign the data to. The PROGRAM and BANK CHANGE
•information is stored on the selected numeric key.
9.
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
There are 16 MIDI transmit channels available. Once you have set the unit’s MIDI channel, the unit sends all MIDI
messages on this MIDI channel. Be sure to match the channel with the RECEIVE channel of any connected
equipment.
•Press the CHANNEL switch. The LED shows the present TRANSMIT
•Press one (or two) of the numeric keys to change the channel. The LED
•You can also use +/- switches to increase or decrease the value.
channel
changes to the pressed number.
Note: * if you do nothing after step 3-1 for about 5 seconds, the LED will return to show the present PROGRAM
CHANGE number.
* The default CHANNEL is 1 when power is turned on.
10.
SLIDER ASSIGN
Moving the SLIDER transmits MIDI CONTROL CHANGE messages to any connected equipment. The Slider
defaults to sending Channel Volume messages on the selected channel, but you can re-assign the slider to any
other controller.
Number
1 – 127
128
129
130
131
132
Functions
Standard MIDI controllers
Pitch Bend Sensitivity
Fine Tune
Coarse Tune
Channel Pressure
Velocity
•Press the CONTROL SELECT switches (MEMORY & PROGRAM) and the LED starts to flash showing the
number of the present MIDI controller.
•Move the slider. Alternatively, press numeric keys 0-9 to select a new MIDI controller. You can also use the +/switches to increase or decrease the value of the number. The LED display should flash C13.
Note:
* If you do nothing for 5 seconds, the LED will return to show the current PROGRAM CHANGE number.
* If the number you press is not in the range of defined numbers, the previous number will be retained.
* When you assign 120 or 121 as the MIDI controller for the WHEEL, you should move the MODULATION
Wheel to the mid-value then return it to the minimum value to send a relative MIDI message.
•See Appendix B for a full list of controller numbers.
11.
PITCH BEND WHEEL
Moving the PITCH BEND WHEEL transmits MIDI PITCH BEND messages to any connected equipment. This
allows you to bend the pitch of a sound up (or down one tone) to add expression to your performance.
•To bend the sound up: Move the WHEEL away from you.
•To bend the sound down: Move the WHEEL towards you.
12.
WHEEL ASSIGN
Use the WHEEL to transmit MIDI CONTROL CHANGE messages. You can select and assign 119 types of MIDI
functions (1-31, 33-95, 102-121, 128-132)
Number
1 –127
128
129
130
131
132
Functions
Standard MIDI controllers
Pitch Bend Sensitivity
Fine Tune
Coarse Tune
Channel Pressure
Velocity
•Press the CONTROL SELECT switches (MEMORY & PROGRAM) and the LED starts to flash showing the
number of the present MIDI controller.
•Either move the wheel, or press numeric keys 0-9 to select a new MIDI controller. You can also use the +/switches to increase or decrease the value of the number. The LED display should flash C14.
Note:
* If you do nothing for 5 seconds, the LED will return to show the current PROGRAM CHANGE number.
* If the number you press is not in the range of defined numbers, the previous number will be retained.
* When you assign 120 or 121 as the MIDI controller for the WHEEL, you should move the MODULATION
Wheel to the mid-value then return it to the minimum value to send a relative MIDI message.
* See Appendix B for a full list of controller numbers
13.
TRANSPOSE
This function allows you to shift the pitch of the unit in semitones. You can transpose the pitch by 24 half steps (12
up, 12 down).
•Press the TRANSPOSE switch. The LED shows the current TRANSPOSE value.
•Press the “+” or “-” switch to change the TRANSPOSE value. Each time you press + or -, the keyboard is
transposed an additional half step.
* Pressing the + and - switches simultaneously resets the pitch to the default value.
Note: Turning the power off always resets the shifted pitch to the default value.
14.
OCTAVE CHANGE
This function allows you to shift the pitch up to three octaves higher or two lower.
•Press the OCTAVE UP or DOWN to change the octave range. The LED shows the new OCTAVE value.
•Press OCTAVE UP and DOWN switches simultaneously to reset the pitch to the default value.
Note: if the UP or DOWN switch is not pressed for 5 seconds, the LED will return to show the PROGRAM
CHANGE number.
15.
Sending BANK MSB and LSB message
You can send any value of MSB or LSB from 0-127.
•Press the BANK LSB switch. The LED starts to flash showing the current value of the LSB. Press the numeric
keys to change the LSB value. You can also use the “+” or “-” switches to change the value.
•Press the BANK MSB switch. The LED starts to flash showing the current value of the MSB. Press numeric
keys to change the MSB value. You can also use the “+” or “-” switches to change the value.
Note: * if you don’t do anything for 5 seconds the LED stops flashing and shows the current PROGRAM
CHANGE number.
•if the number you input is over 127, it will return to the previous LSB or MSB value.
16.
Selecting a VELOCITY CURVE
The VELOCITY CURVEs determine the relationship between how hard the keys are struck and the corresponding
velocity that the unit transmits.
This unit allows you to select from 12 VELOCITY CURVEs.
•Simultaneously press the WHEEL ASSIGN and CHANNEL switches. The LED starts to flash showing the
current number of the VELOCITY CURVE.
•Press one of the numeric keys to select a VELOCITY CURVE. The 10 key numbers correspond to the first 10
VELOCITY CURVEs as follows:
You can also use the “+” or “-” switches to access all the VELOCITY CURVEs.
There are 3 Fixed VELOCITY CURVEs which output the following velocity values:
Curve
Velocity
F0
64
F1
100
F2
127
To select the fixed velocity curves, select velocity curve 09. Then, use the “+” or “-“ buttons to choose F0, F1 or F2.
Note: If you don’t do anything for 5 seconds the LED stops flashing and shows the current PROGRAM CHANGE
number.
17.
MIDI OUT FROM USB
The MIDI output connector is normally used to send MIDI data from the keyboard. If the keyboard is connected to a
computer using USB the MIDI Out can also be used to send data received from USB.
Pressing both ‘MIDI OUT FROM USB’ buttons flashes the current setting on the LCD display.
The +/- keys can be used to alter the current setting. + selects YES, - selects NO.
Pressing both + and – calls up the default setting which is NO.
When ‘NO’ is selected the MIDI Out sends the data from the keyboard.
When YES is selected the MIDI Out sends the MIDI data received from USB.
The status of MIDI OUT FROM USB will be saved in non-volatile memory and restored when the keyboard is
switched on again. The factory default is set to NO
18.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Keyboard: 49 standard keys (Velocity sensitive)
2. Control: Switches: (WHEEL, CHANNEL, PROGRAM, MEMORY, TRANSPOSE, GM RESET, VEL CURVE,
BANK L, BANK M, RESET-AC, OCTAVE DOWN, OCTAVE UP, POWER ON/OFF, Numeric Keys (0-9), ?, +)
3. Control: Sliders: (PITCH BEND WHEEL, MODULATION WHEEL, CHANNEL VOLUME/DATA ENTRY)
4. Rotary Controls: 12 rotary controls with assignable controller values
5. Memory storage – non volatile
6. Display: 3 digit LED
7. Jack: DC IN (DC 9V), MIDI OUT, SUSTAIN, USB
8. Dimension: 1205 x205 x84 (mm)
9. Weight: 3.5 kg
Note:
Specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
prior
notice.
APPENDIX A
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
Function
Basic :Default
Channel:Changed
:Default
Mode :Messages
:Altered
Note
Number:True Voice
Velocity: Note ON
: Note OFF
After :Key’s
Touch :Ch’s
Pitch Bend
0,32
1
Control 6
Change 7
64
1-31
33-95
102-121
Program
Change:True Number
System Exclusive
:Song Position
Common:Song Select
:Tune
System :Clock
Exclusive:Commands
Aux :Local ON/OFF
Messages:All Notes OFF
:Active Sense
:Reset
Notes:
Transmitted
1-16
1-16
--------X
*********
0-127
*********
0
X
X
Received
Remarks
0
Bank select
Modulation
Data Entry
Volume
Hold 1
0
0
Mod Wheel Assign
0-127
*********
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
X
&DQ EH
set to 0
or X
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APPENDIX B
STANDARD CONTROLLER NUMBERS
No.
Controller
No.
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
Bank Select
43
Modulation
44
Breath Control
45
Controller 3
46
Foot Control
47
Porta Time
48
Data Entry
49
Channel Volume
50
Balance
51
Controller 9
52
Pan
53
Expression
54
Effects Controller 1 55
Effects Controller 2 56
Controller 14
57
Controller 15
58
Gen Purpose 1
59
Gen Purpose 2
60
Gen Purpose 3
61
Gen Purpose 4
62
Controller 20
63
Controller 21
64
Controller 22
65
Controller 23
66
Controller 24
67
Controller 25
68
Controller 26
69
Controller 27
70
Controller 28
71
Controller 29
72
Controller 30
73
Controller 31
74
Bank Select LSB
75
Modulation LSB
76
Breath Control LSB 77
Controller 35
78
Foot Control LSB
79
Porta Time LSB
80
Data Entry LSB
81
Channel Volume LSB 82
Balance LSB
83
Controller 41
84
Pan LSB
85
Controller
No.
Controller
Expression LSB
Controller 44
Controller 45
Controller 46
Controller 47
Gen Purpose 1 LSB
Gen Purpose 2 LSB
Gen Purpose 3 LSB
Gen Purpose 4 LSB
Controller 52
Controller 53
Controller 54
Controller 55
Controller 56
Controller 57
Controller 58
Controller 59
Controller 60
Controller 61
Controller 62
Controller 63
Sustain Pedal
Portamento
Sostenuto
Soft Pedal
Legato Pedal
Hold 2
Sound Variation
Resonance
Release Time
Attack Time
Cutoff Frequency
Controller 75
Controller 76
Controller 77
Controller 78
Controller 79
Gen Purpose 5
Gen Purpose 6
Gen Purpose 7
Gen Purpose 8
Portamento Control
Controller 85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
Controller 86
Controller 87
Controller 88
Controller 89
Controller 90
Reverb Depth
Tremelo Depth
Chorus Depth
Celeste (De-tune)
Phaser Depth
Data Increment
Data Decrement
Non-Reg Param LSB
Non-Reg Param MSB
Reg Param LSB
Reg Param MSB
Controller 102
Controller 103
Controller 104
Controller 105
Controller 106
Controller 107
Controller 108
Controller 109
Controller 110
Controller 111
Controller 112
Controller 113
Controller 114
Controller 115
Controller 116
Controller 117
Controller 118
Controller 119
Channel Mode Messages
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
All Sound off
Reset all Controllers
Local Control
All Notes Off
Omni Off
Omni On
Mono On (Poly Off)
Poly On (Mono Off)