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Once a parameter is selected the sensor display will color in each of the sensor locations to visually indicate 

that parameter’s value across the octave (blue is low, yellow is high — look for the color bar beneath the octave 

selector for more detail)�

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If you want to adjust the velocity response of the entire K-Board Pro 4 or a 

specific Zone, you can do that much more easily using the Velocity Curves 

Editor (Section 5�2�1)�  

These settings affect the sensor input to the Key On/Off and Note Velocity calculations�
Gain - This is the input to a tapered gain algorithm that boosts the lower range of the sensor response�  If you 

feel a sensor is not as sensitive to lower pressures as its neighbor or is too sensitive, try raising or lowering this 

number.  Lower settings in the range of 0-20 can be very effective here, and the full range for this value is 0-100.
Max - This sets the maximum expected output of the sensor after the gain stage and is useful for setting the 

sensor response to higher pressures and heavier hits.  The full range for this value is 0-254.  Lower settings to 

the Max value will cause the sensor to ‘max out’ at lower pressures�  If you feel it is too hard to get a note on 

velocity of 127 out of this particular sensor, try lowering this value�  Conversely if it feels like it clips too soon, try 

raising this value�   

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These settings determine the Key On/Off characteristics based on the sum of the sensor outputs after the Gain 

and Max adjustments�  The default behavior is for Key On, Damp, and Off to be determined as ratios of the All 

Key Threshold preset parameter (

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)�  You will see that if you adjust All Key Threshold and load the 

Sensor Adjustment window, the values for any key without a saved override will reflect that parameter value.  

Saving a value in the Sensor Adjustment window will cause that key to ignore the All Key Threshold in favor of 

this setting�
On Threshold - Defines the amount of force required to trigger a note on. Values range from 0 - 254. 
Damping Threshold - Defines the pressure point at which axis reporting is damped (temporarily turned off). If 

this number is greater than the On Threshold, then a note-on will go out when the On Threshold is crossed, but 

key axis reporting does not start until the Damping Threshold is crossed�  Values range from 0 - 254�  
Off Threshold - Defines the pressure at which the note turns off. If this value is greater than the On Threshold, 

then it is ignored until the key pressure passes through it�  Values range from 0 - 254� 
You can audition edits made in the Sensor Adjustment Window immediately, but the changes will only be 

saved to the board by hitting the Save Edits button� If you wish to revert any edits you’ve made hit the Revert 

Edits button� If you wish to revert all sensors to factory settings, you hit the Reset All Sensors to Factory button� 
If you exit the Sensor Adjustment Window before saving, all the edits will be reverted to the previous state� 

The K-Board Pro 4 Gain and Max values are calibrated in the factory, but 

we’ve made them available here to tweak in case you determine that 

adjustment is needed to better accommodate your playing preferences�  

You can always reset back to factory settings with the Reset All Sensors To 

Factory button in the bottom right hand corner of the Sensor Adjustment 

window�  

Содержание K-Board Pro 4

Страница 1: ...K Board Pro 4 User Manual v1 0...

Страница 2: ...FEATURES OVERVIEW 7 3 Features Overview 8 3 1 Expressiveness and Flexibility 8 3 2 Connectivity 8 3 3 MPE Compatible 8 What is MPE 8 4 K BOARD PRO 4 HARDWARE 9 4 K Board Pro 4 Hardware 10 5 K BOARD P...

Страница 3: ...Table Of Contents iii K Board Pro 4 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 7 F A Q 23 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 26...

Страница 4: ...or terminology and it is assumed that you have at least basic experience working with USB MIDI devices MIDI software and MIDI hardware Questions Feedback Contact Us Any questions or feedback that may...

Страница 5: ...Before You Begin...

Страница 6: ...uter tablet etc 1 2 What s In The MIDI Expander Package MIDI Expander For connecting K Board Pro 4 to MIDI hardware USB Power Supply Converter Blades 5V DC 500 mA Includes power converter blades for n...

Страница 7: ...d disk space Windows Windows 7 8 10 64 bit 2 5 GHz processor or greater 4 GB RAM or greater USB 2 0 or greater port 100 MB free hard disk space Web Editor Chrome Opera or other Web MIDI capable web br...

Страница 8: ...Getting Started...

Страница 9: ...of the device as well as one expression pedal input and one sustain pedal input Use the micro USB port to connect to a USB host and the mini USB port to connect to a MIDI Expander to allow for communi...

Страница 10: ...Features Overview...

Страница 11: ...Mac Windows and Linux that supports the Class Compliant MIDI standard as well as mobile operating systems You can also connect to the optional MIDI Expander to communicate with MIDI hardware using tra...

Страница 12: ...K BoardPro4 Hardware...

Страница 13: ...ges or you can have them perform functions that modify the behavior of the hardware The slider modes available are CC Global Pitch Bend 4 Octave Select 7 Octave Select X Axis Range Preset Select Trans...

Страница 14: ...IDI Expander Provide power using a USB power supply into the Power USB B port on the Expander most all USB power supplies provide 5V and plenty of amps but be sure that the power supply provides 5V an...

Страница 15: ...K Board Pro 4 Editor...

Страница 16: ...e selected in the Editor the preset will also be loaded onto the device There are buttons for choosing a destination on the K Board Pro 4 destination 1 is selected by default sending the preset to a s...

Страница 17: ...sed to output a mono aftertouch message The X axis and the Y axis have identical message types while the Z axis pressure does not allow for Pitch Bend Relative The data from each axis can also be fine...

Страница 18: ...option to open the User Curves Window You can also set the zone split by dragging the handle below the keyboard visualizer You select a zone by clicking within a zone in the keyboard visualizer Once a...

Страница 19: ...e MIDI notes 0 119 Key Pitch Bend Range This modifies the Key Pitch Bend Range most commonly assigned to the X Axis but also potentially the Y or Z Axes It does not affect the range of the Global Pitc...

Страница 20: ...ta on the Zone Channel specified in Keys Zones Octave Set the base octave Values range from 1 to 7 Transpose Set the transposition in semitones Values range from 0 to 12 All Key Threshold Controls how...

Страница 21: ...AW can be difficult under any circumstances but MPE s use of multiple message types sent simultaneously over all 16 MIDI channels can create an especially great challenge for a DAW or synth that is no...

Страница 22: ...etermined as ratios of the All Key Threshold preset parameter Section 5 4 You will see that if you adjust All Key Threshold and load the Sensor Adjustment window the values for any key without a saved...

Страница 23: ...run on Mac OSX 10 9 10 14 The Desktop Editor will run on Windows 7 8 and 10 5 6 1 The Menu Bar The various menu items at the top give you access to file management features the preferences and built i...

Страница 24: ...Troubleshooting...

Страница 25: ...b if one is available to you Try resetting the device to defaults Using the Editor you can reset the device and all the sensors to default settings This can sometimes help resolve hardware quirks or u...

Страница 26: ...F A Q...

Страница 27: ...that send different notes and control messages to avoid confusing the software or hardware you intend to control My K Board Pro 4 is sending unexpected messages is it broken Probably not Be sure that...

Страница 28: ...d iOS Roli Apps What hardware plays well with the K Board Pro 4 Similar to software you can use the K Board Pro 4 with any hardware that has 5 pin MIDI input optional MIDI Expander required but you wi...

Страница 29: ...Safety Precautions...

Страница 30: ...ior to using K Board Pro 4 Explosive Atmospheres Do not use K Board Pro 4 in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere such as a fueling area or in areas where the air contains chemicals or par...

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