f.a.Q.
24
K-B
oard
P
ro
4
d
o
i
need
a
CoMPUTer
To
Use
My
K-B
oard
P
ro
4?
No! With the optional MIDI Expander you can send MIDI data to any device that uses a 5 pin MIDI
connection� You can connect to a USB host and a MIDI Expander at the same time�
i
PlUgged
in
My
K-B
oard
P
ro
4
and
iT
isn
’
T
MaKing
any
soUnd
. W
haT
’
s
Wrong
?
It’s highly likely that nothing is wrong! The K-Board Pro 4 is a MIDI controller, which means it doesn’t actually
make sound on its own� Instead, it sends MIDI messages, which are used to control other sound generating
software/hardware� A seemingly minor distinction, but is actually quite important to understand�
Just open up any audio software that is able to respond to incoming MIDI messages and, depending on
the software, K-Board Pro 4 should start working right away� It’s possible there may be more steps required
to properly configure an application to respond to an attached MIDI device — please refer to the software’s
documentation if this is the case�
C
an
i
Use
More
Than
one
K-B
oard
P
ro
4
aT
a
TiMe
?
Yes! You can use as many K-Board Pro 4s as you can keep track of� It would be helpful to put different
presets on each device that send on different MIDI channels, or that send different notes and control
messages to avoid confusing the software or hardware you intend to control�
M
y
K-B
oard
P
ro
4
is
sending
UnexPeCTed
Messages
,
is
iT
BroKen
?
Probably not! Be sure that the K-Board Pro 4 is on a flat surface when you power it up so it can properly
calibrate. Try reinstalling the firmware, and resetting the device and any sensor adjustments to default.
s
PeaKing
of
BroKen
,
Can
i
BreaK
My
K-B
oard
P
ro
4?
The K-Board Pro 4 is built with no moving parts and is designed to be incredibly durable� That being said,
it is possible to damage the sensors if an excessive amount of pressure is placed on the keys. If you find
yourself needing to lean into a sensor to get the full range of MIDI values that you need, try applying Axis
Gain or Sensor Gain to keep your playing pressure within a comfortable range for you and your K-Board
Pro 4�
h
oW
do
i
ConneCT
To
a
M
oBile
d
eviCe
?
To connect to an iOS device, we recommend using an Apple branded Camera Connection Kit (USB to
Lightning adapter). To connect to an Android device, you should use a USB OTG cable.
W
haT
sofTWare
Plays
Well
WiTh
The
K-B
oard
P
ro
4?
You can use the K-Board Pro 4 with any software that can speak MIDI but you will get the most out of the
device if you use it with MPE compatible software� Desktop DAWs/Software that are MPE compatible
include:
• Cycling ‘74 Max
• Reaktor
• Cakewalk
• Logic Pro X/Mainstage
Summary of Contents for K-Board Pro 4
Page 1: ...K Board Pro 4 User Manual v1 0...
Page 3: ...Table Of Contents iii K Board Pro 4 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 7 F A Q 23 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 26...
Page 5: ...Before You Begin...
Page 8: ...Getting Started...
Page 10: ...Features Overview...
Page 12: ...K BoardPro4 Hardware...
Page 15: ...K Board Pro 4 Editor...
Page 24: ...Troubleshooting...
Page 26: ...F A Q...
Page 29: ...Safety Precautions...