M-Audio Keystation 49e User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
About the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting Your Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Windows XP and Mac OSX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Other Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing in Mac OS9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing in Windows 98 or ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Advanced Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MIDI - If All Goes Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Contact M-Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Warranty Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Technical Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Appendices - Useful MIDI Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

M-Audio Keystation 49e Specifications

General

Number of Keys	49
Key Type	Synth-action
Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
Aftertouch	No
Pitch Bend	Yes
Modulation Wheel	Yes
Octave Buttons	Yes
Transport Controls	No
Connectivity	USB
MIDI Output	No
Pedal Input	Yes (sustain)
Power Supply	USB

Summary

Introduction

Product Features

What's in the Box?

About the Manual

Connecting Your Keyboard

Power & Connection Via USB

Details on connecting the keyboard and powering it via USB cable for MIDI data transfer.

Using An External Power Supply

Information on using an optional external power adapter with specific voltage and current requirements.

Windows XP and Mac OSX

Other Operating Systems

Installing in Mac OS9

Installing OMS

Steps to install the OMS (Open Music System) software required for Mac OS9.

Installing the OMS driver

Instructions for installing the USB drivers for the Keystation 49e on Mac OS9.

OMS Setup

Guide to configuring OMS after installation, including appletalk settings and searching for devices.

Installing in Windows 98 or ME

Installing in Windows 2000

Getting Started

Key Names

Describes how white and black keys are labeled with note names and octave numbers.

Octaves Buttons

Details how to use the octave +/- buttons to shift the keyboard's pitch up or down.

The Pitch Bend Wheel

The Modulation Wheel

The Volume Slider

Using with a Foot Pedal

Advanced Functions

Using the Advanced Function Button

Explains how the Advanced Functions button enters Edit Mode for advanced keyboard operations.

Octave Shift Control

Methods for shifting octaves using dedicated buttons and via Advanced Functions.

Transpose Functionality

Adjusting keyboard pitch by semitones using MIDI transpose functions.

Channel

Program Change

Incremental/Decremental Program Change

Cycling through instrument sounds using Octave +/- buttons after selecting the Program function.

Quick Select Program Change

Directly selecting instrument sounds by entering specific program numbers.

Bank LSB and Bank MSB

Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB and Bank MSB Change

Changing Bank LSB/MSB values to access extended instrument voice banks.

Quick Select Bank LSB/MSB Method

Directly selecting Bank LSB/MSB values via key combinations or octave buttons.

The Modulation Wheel

Assigning Effects to Modulation Wheel

Steps to assign specific MIDI effects, like Pan or Modulation, to the Modulation Wheel.

The Volume Slider

Assigning Effects to Volume Slider

Procedure to assign MIDI effects to the Volume Slider using the Advanced Functions menu.

Pitchbend Sensitivity

MIDI - If All Goes Wrong

All Notes Off

Using the 'All Notes Off' MIDI message to stop any sustained or hanging notes.

Reset All Controllers

Sending 'Reset All Controllers' to clear active MIDI effects and return to default settings.

MIDI Out Configuration

Configuring the MIDI output port to act as a traditional USB-to-MIDI interface.

Trouble-Shooting

Hardware Stopped Working

Solution for hardware suddenly stopping after installation, involving power cycling and driver reinstallation.

Sustain Pedal Polarity Issue

Correcting sustain pedal function by ensuring correct polarity detection on power-up.

Audio Latency Resolution

Addressing audio delay (latency) by checking softsynth, soundcard, and driver settings.

Contact M-Audio

Warranty Information

Technical Info

FCC Compliance and Interference

Explains FCC standards, potential interference, and troubleshooting steps for radio/TV reception.

Appendices - Useful MIDI Data

Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments

Lists General MIDI instruments categorized by type (Piano, Bass, Reed, etc.) with their numbers.

Appendix B - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC's)

MIDI CC Numbers and Functions

Reference table of MIDI CC numbers, their common names, and specific functions like modulation or volume.

Channel Mode Messages

Details on MIDI channel mode messages for controlling device behavior like 'All Sound Off' or 'Local Control'.

Extra RPN Messages

Lists extra RPN (Registered Parameter Number) messages for advanced control like pitch bend sensitivity.