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Most instruments use this message to control the amount of vibrato or tremolo in the sound, but note that this 

depends solely on how the receiving instrument itself is programmed and not on the iRig KEYS 37 settings.

Pedal 

2

iRig KEYS 37 supports both Sustain Pedals and Expression Pedals. Connect a NORMALLY OPEN sustain pedal 

to the jack 

2

 BEFORE connecting iRig KEYS 37 to the computer. When the pedal is depressed, you will sustain 

all keyed notes until the pedal is released. iRig KEYS 37 sends MIDI CC#64 with a value of 127 when the pedal 

is depressed and a value of 0 when released.
Connect a continuous expression pedal to the jack 

2

 BEFORE connecting iRig KEYS 37 to the computer to 

control EXPRESSION on the sounds you’re playing. iRig KEYS 37 sends MIDI CC#11 when the expression 

pedal is moved.

Prog 

7

Sound modules like virtual instrument apps or plug-ins can switch sounds when they receive the Program 

Change MIDI message. iRig KEYS 37 sends Program Changes by pressing the PROG 

7

 up or down buttons. 

Starting with the currently selected program, iRig KEYS 37 will send the next higher program numbers when you 

press PROG UP and lower program numbers when you press PROG DOWN. To set the current program see 

the chapter, “EDIT mode”.

EDIT mode

iRig KEYS 37 allows you to customize most of its parameters to match any kind of need.
In EDIT mode you can: 
•  Set the MIDI Transmit Channel.
•  Set different touch (velocity) sensitivities.
•  Assign a specific MIDI Control Change number to the VOL/DATA knob.
•  Send specific MIDI Program Change numbers and set the current program number.
•  Send “All Notes Off” MIDI message.
•  Transpose the keyboard in semitones.
•  Reset a specific SET to factory state.

To enter in EDIT mode, press both OCT buttons 

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Both OCT buttons will light up to indicate EDIT mode. 
You can exit EDIT mode at any time by pressing the C2 key marked “CANCEL/NO”.
Please refer to the user manual of the control app for detailed information on this. From the app you’ll also be 

able to select which MIDI messages the external pedals will send.

Summary of Contents for iRig Keys 37

Page 1: ...Keyboard controller for Mac PC USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Wheel 9 6 Pedal 2 7 Prog 7 7 EDIT mode 7 Set the MIDI Transmit Channel 8 Set different velocity touch response 8 Assign a specific MIDI Control Change number to the VOL DATA knob 9 Send specific MIDI...

Page 3: ...pleTank 3 SE Registration Card Feautures 37 note velocity sensitive keyboard Compatible with Mac and Windows based computers Pitch Bend Wheel Modulation Wheel Illuminated Octave Up Down buttons Illumi...

Page 4: ...you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases Registering also keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products Register at www ikmultimedia com registration Installing SampleTa...

Page 5: ...plug in Pressing the keys on the iRig KEYS 37 keyboard sends MIDI note messages iRig KEYS 37 has a 37 note keyboard that is approximately centered in the middle of a full 88 note piano keyboard Octav...

Page 6: ...apter EDIT mode for more information Pitch Bend 8 Move this wheel up or down to send Pitch Bend messages The wheel has a central rest position Moving the wheel up will increase the pitch moving it dow...

Page 7: ...m Change MIDI message iRig KEYS 37 sends Program Changes by pressing the PROG 7 up or down buttons Starting with the currently selected program iRig KEYS 37 will send the next higher program numbers w...

Page 8: ...g is programmed and your playing style In order to match the style of individual users iRig KEYS 37 offers six different velocity response settings 0 FIXED 64 This setting will always send a fixed MID...

Page 9: ...exit EDIT mode Send specific MIDI Program Changes numbers and set Current Program number iRig KEYS 37 can send MIDI Program Changes in two ways 1 Program Changes are sent sequentially by using the PRO...

Page 10: ...ong that is in a difficult key but you still want to physically play it in an easier or more familiar key To transpose iRig KEYS 37 Enter EDIT mod Press the G 4 key TRANSP both OCT buttons will start...

Page 11: ...s used live or to control many different instruments it could be time consuming and tricky to manually set all the parameters you need each time For this reason iRig KEYS 37 has 4 user configurable pr...

Page 12: ...doesn t play my instrument even if though it is turned ON Make sure the MIDI Transmit Channel matches the receiving MIDI channel of your instrument See the paragraph Set MIDI Transmit Channel iRig KE...

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