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KeyRig 25 User Guide
Using KeyRig 25
In many cases, once KeyRig 25 has been installed, you can simply launch your music program and begin making music right away. Many
programs (including Ableton Live Lite, M-Audio Key Rig Virtual Instrument, or Apple GarageBand) are ready “out of the box” and require no further
confi guration. Certain other programs may require you to select KeyRig 25 as a MIDI input source or to map KeyRig’s assignable MIDI controls
(buttons, knobs, sliders, etc.) to whatever on-screen functions you would like to control. These steps are described further below.
Confi guring Your Software:
Once the KeyRig 25 keyboard is installed on your computer, all MIDI capable applications on your system should recognize the controller
as a new MIDI input device. However, some applications may require you to confi gure the software to accept MIDI data being sent from
the KeyRig 25 keyboard. This is usually done through a “Control Panel” or “Device Setup” menu in your application, but the specifi c
process varies from program to program. Please consult your application’s documentation to learn how to select MIDI input devices.
NOTE:
In Windows XP, KeyRig 25 will appear as “USB Audio Device” to your music software if the optional M-Audio drivers have not
been installed. This is normal. If the M-Audio drivers have been installed, KeyRig 25 will appear like “USB O2
In.”
Assigning KeyRig 25’s Buttons, Knobs, or Sliders to Control Your Software:
The KeyRig 25 keyboard has a number of assignable MIDI controls (knobs, buttons, sliders, etc.) that can be used to control your music
software. Each assignable control has its own unique MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) number. When you turn a knob, push a button,
or move a fader, KeyRig 25 sends out MIDI CC data that is received and interpreted by your music software.
Use your program’s “MIDI Learn” function to assign each of KeyRig 25’s knobs, buttons, and sliders to the specifi c parameters you’d like
to control. Most audio applications now have a MIDI Learn function, and you’ll need to refer to the software’s documentation to fi nd out
how to use this feature. Once you have assigned an on-screen parameter to one of the controls on KeyRig 25, you should be able to
manipulate the on-screen parameter using your hardware controller.
For example, if you are using M-Audio Key Rig virtual instrument software, right click any MIDI mapable on-screen control. If the control
can be mapped, the following window will appear:
Select “Learn” and turn a knob on the controller keyboard that you would like to assign to the on-screen knob. The assignment has now
be made and you should see the on-screen knob move when you turn your KeyRig keyboard’s knob.
NOTE:
If your program does not feature a “MIDI Learn” function, you may still be able to control your music software by changing the
mapping of KeyRig 25’s assignable controls to match the MIDI CC numbers required by your music software. To fi nd out how to do
this, refer to the section entitled “KeyRig 25 Advanced Features” found later in this guide.
