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Using eKeys:

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any MIDI-aware music software titles are available in the market today. Each differs 
slightly  when  it  comes  to  the  configuration  and  usage  of  a  MIDI  keyboard  like  the 

M-Audio eKeys. Please consult your music application’s documentation for setup and usage 
instructions specific to the software. 

Below are examples on how to configure two of the most popular music applications for use 
with eKeys. 

Using eKeys with GarageBand 3 (Mac):

GarageBand 3 is a popular music creation application that comes pre-installed on every new 
Apple Macintosh computer as a part of the iLife ‘06 software package. If you are using another 
program to compose music, please refer to that program’s documentation for more information 
on how to configure and use eKeys.

Configuring GarageBand 3:

OS X should automatically configure eKeys when it is connected to your computer.  GarageBand 
will use the keyboard without requiring any further setup.

Playing sounds within GarageBand 3:

Launch GarageBand and select “New Music Project.”

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Your new song should launch with a grand piano on its first track.  You can now 
use the eKeys keyboard to play the piano.

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To select an instrument different from default grand piano, double-click the piano 
icon on the track and select a different instrument from the menu that appears to 
the right of the screen.

To  learn  more  about  GarageBand,  read  the  “Getting  Started”  help  document  by 
selecting Help > GarageBand Getting Started.

Summary of Contents for eKeys

Page 1: ...User Guide...

Page 2: ...7 Speci cations 7 Warranty Terms and Registration 7 Technical Info 8 2006 Avid Technology Inc All rights reserved Product features speci cations system requirements and availability are subject to cha...

Page 3: ...need it In the Box Your new eKeys package contains the following items 1 eKeys USB MIDI keyboard 1 USB cable 2 clear acrylic riser legs 1 user guide Main Features The eKeys MIDI controller keyboard p...

Page 4: ...sued by eKeys Your eKeys keyboard is compatible with any computer with a USB port that can run GarageBand or Session Many computers will work with eKeys right out of the box including Apple computers...

Page 5: ...ou are using another program to compose music please refer to that program s documentation for more information on how to con gure and use eKeys Con guring GarageBand 3 OS X should automatically con g...

Page 6: ...Con guring Session Launch Session and press the Escape key when the Session Startup window appears Select Options MIDI Hardware Set your MIDI Input to USB Audio Device and click OK Session now accepts...

Page 7: ...fault octave setting ranging from F2 41 to F5 77 will be restored Speci cations Keyboard 37 velocity sensitive keys Simultaneous Note Output 10 notes MIDI Transmission Channel channel 1 Control Switch...

Page 8: ...use harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...

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