M Audio Electronic Keyboard 49I User Manual

KeyStudio 49i  
Keyboard-based Music Production System  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
KeyStudio 49i Audio Setup and Controls                                                                        20  
Using the Mic and Instrument Inputs                                                                                             20  
Using the Aux Inputs                                                                                                                 20  
Using Direct Monitoring                                                                                                              21  
The Mono Button                                                                                                                      21  
Sample Operating Scenarios                                                                                                       22  
Advanced MIDI Features in Edit Mode                                                                           23  
Advanced Functions in Edit Mode                                                                                   23  
Octave Buttons Options                                                                                                             23  
Additional Edit Mode Black Key Functions                                                                                     27  
MIDI Messages In-Depth                                                                                                   30  
Program & Bank Changes                                                                                                         30  
NRPN/RPNs                                                                                                                           31  
Troubleshooting                                                                                                                   32  
Technical Info                                                                                                                      34  
Appendices - Useful MIDI Data                                                                                        35  
Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments                                                                                         35  
Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map                                                                                             36  
Appendix C - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC’s)                                                             37  
Appendix D - Additional RPN Messages                                                                                       38  
Warranty                                                                                                                                38  
Warranty Terms                                                                                                                        38  
Warranty Registration                                                                                                                 38  
Technical Specifications                                                                                                   39  
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KeyStudio 49i User Guide  
Introduction  
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Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i: a 49-key full-size, velocity sensitive USB keyboard, digital piano, audio  
interface, and software package, designed for easy integration with your PC or Macintosh computer  KeyStudio 49i is ideal for a  
multitude of music creation applications  
KeyStudio 49i is a USB keyboard controller and standalone digital piano  It contains Octave shift buttons, Modulation and Pitch  
Bend wheels, and a Piano Volume knob, all of which can be re-assigned to control different MIDI functions  KeyStudio 49i is also a  
computer audio interface featuring XLR microphone, 1/4” instrument, and RCA inputs, as well as two 1/4” outputs  
KeyStudio 49i functions as a class-compliant device  This means your computer will recognize the keyboard without the need  
to install additional drivers  This gives immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as well as to the built-in MIDI interface  
However, as you become more familiar with KeyStudio 49i, you may wish to take advantage of this product’s additional professional  
features by installing the KeyStudio 49i drivers  
Installing these drivers in Windows improves audio performance by reducing the time it takes for MIDI input (when using software  
synthesizers) or audio input signals to appear as audio at your computer’s outputs  In Windows, additional benefits from driver  
installation include: using your new keyboard with more than one application at the same time (multi-client), sending large SysEx  
messages, or using your KeyStudio 49i with Pro Tools M-Powered recording software or the included GM Module software  
On a Macintosh computer, installing the M-Audio drivers enables you to use your KeyStudio 49i with Pro Tools M-Powered recording  
software  
Information on driver installation can be found in the “Connecting KeyStudio 49i to a Computer” chapter of this User Guide  
About this User Guide  
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This User Guide covers setup and operation of the KeyStudio 49i USB keyboard, use of the M-Audio GM Module software, and  
basic MIDI software setup  KeyStudio comes bundled with recording software, but it can also be used with many third-party music  
programs  See your software’s documentation for more information on this  
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KeyStudio 49i Features  
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Keyboard:  
Built-in Audio Interface:  
• 49-key velocity sensitive keyboard  
• on-board piano sound  
• 16-Bit, 44.1KHz, 2-in, 2-out audio interface  
• XLR microphone input, 1/4” instrument input, and  
stereo RCA inputs  
• on-board piano reverb effect  
• Pitch Bend wheel  
• two rear-panel 1/4” audio outputs  
• two front-panel 1/4” headphone outputs  
• Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable  
• Piano Volume knob; MIDI re-assignable  
• Octave up/down buttons; MIDI re-assignable  
• Sustain foot pedal input; MIDI re-assignable  
• MIDI Out port  
• dedicated Instrument and Microphone gain control  
knobs with signal and peak LEDs  
• Direct Monitor knob for near-zero latency monitoring  
Power:  
• 20 note polyphony  
• USB or DC powered (with optional power supply)  
• Edit Mode button for advanced functions and  
programming  
Software:  
• bus-powered through USB or DC power for  
standalone functionality  
• M-Audio GM Module Standalone application and  
plug-in  
• driver installation not mandatory—simply connect and  
power on  
• Ableton Live Lite music creation software  
What’s in the Box?  
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KeyStudio 49i MIDI controller keyboard / audio interface  
Printed Quick Start Guide  
M-Audio KeyStudio 49i CD-ROM  
Software drivers and documentation  
M-Audio GM Module standalone and plug-in application  
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Ableton Live Lite CD-ROM and registration card  
USB cable  
If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.  
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Minimum System Requirements  
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Standalone  
Standalone operation refers to using KeyStudio without a computer  An optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold  
separately) is required for standalone operation  
Bus-Powered  
In this mode of operation, KeyStudio is connected to a PC or Mac with a USB cable  When using the KeyStudio 49i with your  
computer, your computer system must meet the following minimum specifications  
M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Hardware  
and GM Module Software:  
Windows XP (SP2)*  
Windows Vista 32-bit  
Mac OS X  
• Pentium® III 1GHz or AMD K7  
Athlon 1GHz  
(CPU may be higher for laptops)  
• Pentium® III 1GHz or AMD K7  
Athlon 1Ghz  
(CPU may be higher for laptops)  
• Macintosh G4 1GHz†  
• OS X 10.3.9 with 512 MB RAM  
• OS X 10.4.9 with 512 MB RAM  
• One native USB port  
• 512 MB RAM  
• 1 GB RAM  
• One native USB port  
• 128 MB Graphics Card  
• One native USB port  
• 350 MB free hard disk space for  
GM Module  
• 350 MB free hard disk space for  
GM Module  
• 350 MB free hard disk space for  
GM Module  
• CD-ROM drive for installation of  
GM Module  
• CD-ROM drive for installation of  
GM Module  
• CD-ROM drive for installation of  
GM Module  
†G3/G4 accelerator cards are not  
supported.  
*Home and Professional Edition only.  
Windows Media Center Edition is not  
currently supported.  
M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for any software applications you plan on using with your new  
M-Audio hardware, as they may be greater than the above.  
Important: Connect your Headphones or powered speakers to KeyStudio 49i. Sounds created by KeyStudio and from software  
used with it will be available at the audio outputs on KeyStudio 49i (and not on the outputs of your computer’s built-in soundcard).  
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Controls and Connectors  
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1  Modulation Wheel (Modulation): This is an assignable controller with a default of controlling vibrato or tremolo  
effects assigned to the instrument you are currently playing  This type of real-time controller was originally introduced  
on electronic keyboards to give the performer options such as adding vibrato, just like players of acoustic instruments  
do  If you are using your keyboard as a MIDI controller, the Modulation wheel transmits MIDI modulation (MIDI CC 01)  
messages as it is moved  Some external MIDI devices may not respond to modulation messages, and not all instruments  
respond to modulation data sent from the Modulation wheel  Check the MIDI implementation charts provided with your  
other MIDI equipment or software for modulation details  Details on how to change the function of this wheel can be  
found in the “Advanced Features in Edit Mode” section  
2  Headphone Outputs (Phones): These two output jacks accept standard 1/4” TRS headphone plugs, and are rated to  
accept headphones in a broad range of impedances, between 32 and 600 ohms  
3  Pitch Bend Wheel (Pitch Bend): The Pitch Bend wheel is used to bend the pitch of a note up or down  This enables  
you to play phrases not normally associated with keyboard playing, including guitar-style riffs  If you are using your  
keyboard as a MIDI controller, the Pitch Bend wheel transmits MIDI pitch bend messages as it is moved  Some external  
MIDI devices may not respond to pitch bend messages  Check the MIDI implementation charts provided with your other  
MIDI equipment or software for pitch bend details  
4  Octave < > Buttons (Octave): By default, these buttons apply octave shift to the notes played on the keyboard  
Pressing the Octave > button (right) will shift the notes played on the keyboard up by one octave  When octave shift is  
active (i e  after pressing this button) the LED above this button will light  Pressing the Octave < button (left) will shift the  
notes played on the keyboard down by one octave  Pressing both Octave buttons together will restore the default octave  
(Octave shift = 0)  Any lit LEDs will go out and the keyboard will now transmit MIDI notes that are not octave-shifted  
The Octave buttons can also be assigned to send different MIDI data  This is explained in the “Advanced Features in Edit  
Mode” section  
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5  Edit Mode Button (Edit Mode): When this button is pressed, the keyboard will enter “Edit Mode ” While in Edit Mode,  
the keys on the keyboard no longer send MIDI notes, and instead are used to select advanced functions and enter data  
See the “Advanced Features in Edit Mode” section for more information on this topic  
6  Master Volume Fader (Master Vol.): The Master Volume fader controls the main audio volume output  
7  Microphone Gain Knob (Mic. Gain): The signal (green) LED illuminates when incoming audio signal is greater than  
-20dB  The peak (red) LED illuminates when incoming audio signal is greater than -1dB  
8  Instrument Gain Knob (Inst. Gain): The signal (green) LED illuminates when incoming audio signal is greater than  
-20dB  The peak (red) LED illuminates when incoming audio signal is greater than -1dB ”  
9  Mono Button (Mono): This is an analog button that sums the Microphone and Instrument inputs  When active, input  
signals will be routed to both, the left and the right side of your stereo speakers or headphones, making them appear  
centered in the stereo panorama  
When recording while the Mono Button is active, signals from the Microphone Input and Instrument Input will be merged  
and recorded to both, the left and the right side of a stereo track in your recording software  If signals are entering the  
keyboard through the Aux inputs or if you’re playing the built-in Piano sound while recording, then all sounds will be  
merged and recorded to the same audio track  
This makes it easy to record an entire performance to a stereo track by the push of a button  
Note: The Mono button does not affect signals from the Aux Inputs or the the build-in Piano sound.  
10  Direct Monitor Knob (Direct Monitor): The Direct Monitor knob controls the amount of audio input signal flowing  
directly to the 1/4” audio outputs  
11  Piano Reset Button (Piano Reset): The Piano Reset button sends “All Notes Off” and “Reset All Controllers” MIDI  
messages on MIDI channel 1  This button restores basic piano and keyboard controller functions, including resetting the  
Modulation wheel, Piano Volume Knob, and Sustain Pedal to their default settings  
12  Piano Volume Knob (Piano Vol.): This is an assignable controller with a default of controlling the volume of the piano  
sound flowing to the 1/4” audio outputs  Details on how to change the function of this knob can be found in the “Knob  
Assign Key” section of the “Advanced Features in Edit Mode” section of this User Guide  
13  Reverb On/Off Button (Reverb On/Off): This button engages the internal reverb effect of KeyStudio 49i  The reverb  
depth can be controlled via MIDI CC commands  See the “Advanced Features in Edit Mode” chapter of this User Guide  
for more information on this  
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Rear Panel Descriptions:  
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14  1/4” Audio Outputs (Output R—L (Mono)): These are unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) audio outputs for the piano sound,  
signal from all inputs, and audio signal coming from your computer  If you are connecting to a mono (1 channel) device or  
amplifier, use the left 1/4” output  
15  Auxiliary RCA Inputs (Aux Input R—L): These inputs mix with the XLR and 1/4” inputs, and also send their signal to  
the audio outputs  These inputs can receive signal from a variety of sources including mixers, stereo receivers, and other  
external sound producing equipment  
16  1/4” Instrument Input (Instrument): This tip-sleeve (TS) unbalanced connector enables you to plug in an instrument,  
such as an electric guitar or bass  
17  XLR Microphone Audio Input (Microphone): This input accepts a dynamic microphone connected via a standard  
three-pin balanced XLR cable  
18  Sustain Pedal Jack (Sustain): You can plug any polarity foot pedal (not included) into the Sustain Pedal jack on your  
KeyStudio 49i  The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity when powering up  If you want to reverse the  
polarity, just make sure the pedal is pressed when you switch on your keyboard  The sustain foot pedal is normally used  
for sustaining the sound you are playing without having to keep your hands on the keyboard, just like a piano  
19  MIDI Out Jack (MIDI Out): Your new MIDI controller can connect to optional external MIDI devices such as  
synthesizers or sound modules  By default, MIDI data created by KeyStudio 49i is sent to this MIDI output port  However,  
it is possible to configure KeyStudio to act as a USB to MIDI interface, allowing MIDI data from your computer to be sent  
to this port  Please see section “MIDI Out Mode Key” on page 26 for more information  
20  USB Port: This enables you to connect to an available USB port on your computer using the USB cable provided  
21  DC Power Supply Port (9V DC): Connect a 9V DC >500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) to this jack  
when using KeyStudio 49i in standalone mode  
22  On/Off Switch: This On/Off switch turns KeyStudio 49i on and off  
23  Kensington® Security Slot: This slot is compatible with Kensington® security cables to protect your device from theft  
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Hardware Connections  
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Audio Inputs  
A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input located on the rear panel, and an instrument such as a guitar or bass can  
be connected to the 1/4” input jack, also located on the rear panel  Each of these two inputs has an independent preamp featuring a  
dedicated gain control knob, and level and clip LEDs  Two analog RCA inputs are also located on the back panel  Signal from these  
inputs is mixed with the Microphone and Instrument inputs before being routed through the USB connection to a connected Mac  
or PC  
Audio Outputs  
Connect the two analog 1/4” outputs (located on the rear panel of the KeyStudio) to powered monitors, an amplifier, or a mixer  You  
may also monitor through headphones by connecting one or two sets of headphones to the 1/4” stereo headphone outputs, located  
on the front panel  
MIDI Connections  
In addition to the USB MIDI connection between KeyStudio 49i and your computer, you can connect the MIDI output of the  
KeyStudio 49i to an external MIDI device’s MIDI input  This enables you to control an external synthesizer or sound module via your  
computer, using the KeyStudio as a USB to MIDI interface, or as a standalone MIDI controller keyboard  
Other Connections  
A sustain pedal can be connected to the 1/4” Sustain pedal jack on the back of KeyStudio  
Connecting KeyStudio 49i to a Computer  
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KeyStudio 49i functions as a class-compliant device, and your computer will recognize the keyboard without additional drivers  This  
gives immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as well as to the built-in MIDI interface  As you become more familiar with the  
KeyStudio keyboard, you may wish to take advantage of this product’s additional professional features by installing the KeyStudio 49i  
drivers  
In Windows, these additional features include: using your new keyboard with more than one application at the same time (multi-  
client), sending large SysEx messages, or using your KeyStudio 49i with Pro Tools M-Powered recording software or the included  
GM Module software  Installing the KeyStudio ASIO drivers in Windows also improves audio performance by reducing the time it  
takes for MIDI input (when using software synthesizers) or audio input signal to appear as audio at your computer’s outputs  
On a Macintosh computer, installing the M-Audio drivers enables you to use your KeyStudio 49i with Pro Tools M-Powered recording  
software  
The Windows and Mac OS X drivers are found on the KeyStudio 49i CD-ROM included with this package  
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KeyStudio 49i Windows Driver Installation  
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NOTE: If you are installing the drivers for KeyStudio 49i on your Windows XP or Windows Vista computer, disconnect your  
KeyStudio until you are instructed to connect it.  
To install the Windows drivers for KeyStudio 49i:  
1  Insert the M-Audio KeyStudio 49i CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive  
2  The computer will automatically display the interactive install screen  If your computer fails to launch the installer, manually  
start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > M-Audio KeyStudio 49i  
3  Choose the KeyStudio 49i keyboard from the pull down menu and click “Install ”  
4  Follow the driver installer’s on-screen direction prompts  
5  At various points in this installation process, you may be notified that the driver being installed has not passed Windows  
Logo Testing, or asked whether the program you wish to run is a trusted application  Click Continue Anyway or Install to  
proceed with installation  
6  Click “Finish” once the installer has completed the installation  
7  Connect your KeyStudio 49i to an available USB port using the cable provided *  
8  Make sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the “on” (I) position  
9  You will be asked if you want to search the Internet for a driver  Select “No, not this time” and click “Next ”  
10  Windows will display a Found New Hardware Wizard  
11  Choose “Install the software automatically,” and click Next  
12  Follow the on-screen direction prompts and click “Finish” when the Found New Hardware Wizard has completed  
*The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.  
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KeyStudio 49i Macintosh Driver Installation  
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M-Audio driver installation is not required in order to use KeyStudio 49i with the GM Module software on your Macintosh  
OS X computer  These drivers are however, required for Pro Tools M-Powered use  
NOTE: Disconnect your KeyStudio 49i keyboard from your computer until the appropriate driver files have been copied to your  
hard drive. Be sure to leave your KeyStudio 49i disconnected until instructed to connect it below.  
1  Download the most recent KeyStudio 49i Macintosh drivers by going to the Support > Drivers page at www m-audio com  
2  Double-click the file once it has finished downloading  
3  Follow the driver installer’s on-screen instructions  During Installation, Mac OS X will ask you to enter your user name and  
password  Enter this information and click OK to confirm  If you have not configured a password for your computer, leave  
the password field blank and click OK  If you are not the computer’s owner, ask the owner or your Administrator for the  
missing information  
4  Click “Close” once the installer has completed the installation and connect your KeyStudio 49i keyboard to your  
computer using the USB cable provided *  
5  Your KeyStudio 49i is now ready to use  
*The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.  
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KeyStudio 49i and the M-Audio GM Module Software  
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The M-Audio GM Module User Interface  
Note: Installation instructions for the M-Audio GM Module software can be found in the printed Quick Start Guide included  
with your KeyStudio 49i. The GM Module software requires the KeyStudio 49i hardware to be connected. Additionally,  
Windows users will need to install the KeyStudio 49i drivers for the GM Module software to launch.  
Overview  
M-Audio GM Module is a 16-channel, multi-timbral General MIDI sound player  The GM Module software provides 128 instruments  
(0-127)  It receives MIDI messages from your KeyStudio 49i USB keyboard, and sends audio signal out of the KeyStudio audio  
outputs  
Both the standalone and the plug-in versions of the software also contain a GM standard drum and percussion kit on channel 10  
Its polyphony and the number of instances that can be run at the same time in plug-in mode are limited only by your computer’s  
performance  
The following is an explanation of the technical terms used in the previous paragraph  Understanding these terms will not only help to  
get the most out of M-Audio GM Module, but will also be useful on your path as an electronic musician  
MIDI  
MIDI is an abbreviation for Musical Instrument Digital Interface  MIDI in itself is a means of digital communication– no sound is  
transmitted over a MIDI connection, but only a series of digital messages that tell a connected sound generator (like the M-Audio  
GM Module) what to do  For example, if you hit the middle C on the KeyStudio keyboard, the keyboard will send a “Note On”  
message, together with information about the pitch (middle C) and how hard or fast you hit the note (Velocity)  The connected  
sound generator will in turn play the sound for the middle C  If you let go of middle C, the KeyStudio keyboard will send a “Note Off”  
message for the same note and the sound generator will stop playing  All this happens very fast and you usually don’t have to think  
about it, but it’s good to know  
When MIDI was invented, a number of additional rules and specifications were defined  Some of them are directly responsible for  
the way the M-Audio GM Module looks and functions:  
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16 Channels  
It is no coincidence that M-Audio GM Module has 16 channels  The definition of the MIDI standard specifies 16 MIDI channels  
for every MIDI connection  This means that up to 16 independent data streams (carrying Note On/Off messages etc ) can be  
transmitted at the same time  M-Audio GM Module makes use of all of them and can simultaneously play a different instrument on  
each of its 16 synthesizer channels  Always match the MIDI channel(s) you transmit on to the desired channel(s) of M-Audio GM  
Module  Channel 10 plays a special role in General MIDI compatible synthesizers  You will always find the GM Drum Kit on this  
channel  
General MIDI  
General MIDI is where M-Audio GM Module got its name  GM stands for General MIDI  While MIDI defines the principle used for  
communication between musical instruments, the General MIDI standard defines what kind of sounds and features a GM-compliant  
synthesizer has to offer  This was necessary for compatibility between musicians and songwriters  Imagine the following situation:  
Musician A creates a MIDI song and sends it to Musician B for further refinement  They are both using different synthesizer models  
and when musician B plays the song back, it sounds completely different from what musician A had intended  The GM standard  
dictates that a compliant synthesizer has to have 128 standardized instruments (also called Patches) that are sorted and numbered  
a certain way  As an example, the first instrument in a GM compliant synthesizer is always the Acoustic Grand Piano  If musicians A  
and B are both using synthesizers that are GM compliant (regardless of the make and model of the synthesizer), then the song will  
sound very similar when played back on either one of them  Many of today’s synthesizers are General MIDI compliant or can operate  
in a mode that allows for this  M-Audio GM Module is based on the General MIDI standard  Its instrument categories, instruments,  
effects and settings are according to GM standard for maximum compatibility  
128 Patches and the GM drum kit  
As explained in the previous paragraph, General MIDI defines the 128 instruments (also called patches) a synthesizer has to offer  
to be GM compliant  A complete list of GM patches can be found in Appendix A  Additionally, and also according to General MIDI  
standard, M-Audio GM Module provides a Drum Kit on channel 10  All the used drum- and percussion sounds are mapped to the  
keys as defined by the GM standard  A GM drum mapping chart can be found in Appendix B  
Multi-Timbral  
Multi-Timbral means, that a synthesizer can produce multiple instrument sounds at the same time  For example, play Piano on  
channel 1, Bass on channel 2 and Drum sounds on channel 10 – all at the same time  M-Audio GM Module can play different  
instruments on all of its channels simultaneously and is therefore 16x multi-timbral  
Polyphony  
The polyphony of a synthesizer stands for the number of notes it can play simultaneously  Some older synthesizers have very  
limited polyphony  For example, if a synthesizer has a polyphony of only 3 notes, you can play a 3-note chord with your left hand  
without problems  However, once you attempt to play an additional note with your right hand, you exceed the maxium polyphony by  
attempting to play 4 notes at a time  As a result, one of the notes played with your left hand will stop playing in favor of the new note  
triggered with your right hand  M-Audio GM Module has no such limitation and allows you to play as many notes at the same time as  
your computer’s CPU can handle  
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GM Module Standalone Operation with KeyStudio 49i  
When configured for standalone use, the KeyStudio keyboard is connected to the computer, and the GM Module software is  
launched independently of any recording application  With this setup, the software automatically receives MIDI messages from  
your KeyStudio USB keyboard  All sounds generated by the GM Module software will automatically be routed to the two 1/4” audio  
outputs on the KeyStudio 49i keyboard  In most cases, MIDI input or audio output selection and configuration is not necessary *  
* Note: To optimize performance in Windows, you may wish to adjust the buffer setting within the KeyStudio 49i  
software Control Panel. Please see the KeyStudio 49i Software Audio Control Panel section of this User Guide for  
more information on this.  
When the M-Audio GM Module software is launched in standalone mode, it sends a MIDI message to the KeyStudio keyboard  This  
message programs the Octave buttons on KeyStudio 49i to send program change messages  The GM Module software always  
opens with program zero selected on GM Module channel 1  This mutes GM Module, allowing only the KeyStudio 49i built-in piano  
sound to be heard  Pushing the Octave “>” button unmutes GM Module, and allows you to step through program numbers 1-127,  
which trigger General MIDI sounds in the GM Module software (see the User Guide Appendix A)  The built-in piano sound in  
KeyStudio 49i will remain silent while playing any of the GM Module sounds when the software is in standalone mode  If program  
zero is once again selected on GM Module channel 1, the GM Module software will once again be muted, and the KeyStudio 49i  
built-in piano sound will be heard  
Audio Configuration  
Windows  
In Windows, the standalone version of the GM Module software provides additional audio and MIDI configuration settings  
within a pull-down menu item, called “GM Module ” This menu includes the following items:  
Preferences: Opens the Preferences Dialog  This dialog includes the following parameters:  
MIDI Input Device: Lets you select the MIDI input for GM Module  
Audio Output Device: Lets you select the audio output for GM Module  
Note: The KeyStudio 49i drivers need to be installed in order to use the GM Module software and for the KeyStudio 49i  
audio outputs to appear here.  
Macintosh  
In Mac OS X, the standalone version of the GM Module software provides additional audio and MIDI configuration settings  
within a pull-down menu item called ”GM Module ” This menu includes the following items:  
About M-Audio GM Module: Opens the About box of GM module, which includes version information and credits  
Preferences: Opens the Preferences dialog  This dialog includes the following parameters:  
Audio Output Device: Lets you select the audio output for GM Module  
MIDI Input Device: Lets you select the MIDI input for GM Module  
Note: KeyStudio 49i is pre-configured to transmit MIDI messages on MIDI channel 1. When initially using your  
KeyStudio with the GM Module software, you will most likely only see activity on the first one of the Level Meters. See  
the “Advanced MIDI Features in Edit Mode” section of this User Guide for instructions on how to change the MIDI  
transmission channel in order to control any M-Audio GM Module channel.  
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Using the M-Audio GM Module as a Plug-in  
M-Audio GM Module works as a plug-in with many applications such as Pro Tools (RTAS), Cubase (VST) as well as Logic and  
GarageBand (Audio Units)  When running the GM Module software as a plug-in, your host application’s MIDI input settings  
determine the MIDI information received by GM Module  Some host applications can only address the first of the 16 channels  
when using GM Module as a plug-in  Load multiple instances of the M-Audio GM Module in several tracks of the host application  
to overcome this limitation  Some host applications allow a single instance of a plug-in to be used with multiple MIDI channels  
but require additional configuration steps to achieve this  We recommend making these additional settings since this method of  
operation is far more CPU efficient when compared to the use of multiple instances of the plug-in within several tracks  Consult your  
host application’s documentation for details  
Global Settings  
The functions explained in this section affect all 16 channels of M-Audio GM Module  
Load/Save  
Clicking the area above the Load and Save buttons produces a drop-down list of any user-defined presets stored in the  
M-Audio GM Module default preset folder (General MIDI Module Patches)  This folder can be found within the General MIDI  
Module Data folder defined during installation  To load a preset from this location, select it from this drop-down menu  To save  
a preset, click the Save button  Saving your custom preset within the default preset folder will add it to the drop-down menu  
accessible by clicking in the area above the Load and Save buttons  To load a preset stored in any other location than the  
default preset folder, click the Load button and then browse to the folder that holds the preset  The number of presets that can  
be stored is virtually unlimited and only restricted by available hard drive space  
Fine Tune  
Click and hold the Fine Tune control, and drag up or down to fine-tune the pitch of all voices produced by M-Audio GM  
Module  
Transpose  
Click and hold the Transpose control, and drag up or down to change the pitch of all voices produced by the M-Audio GM  
module in half-note steps  Select any value between -24 (2 Octaves down) and +24 (2 Octaves up)  
Master Volume  
Adjusts the volume of the entire M-Audio GM Module  Click and hold the Master Volume control, and turn the dial clock-wise  
to increase the volume level  
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Channel Specific Settings  
The M-Audio GM Module has 16 individual channels that correspond to the 16 channels defined in the MIDI specification  All 16  
channels of GM Module can simultaneously produce sounds  Each of these channels can be set to a different instrument and has its  
own Volume, Pan, Tone, Category/Instrument, Chorus, Reverb, Mute and Solo controls  The displayed controls always only affect the  
selected channel  
Channels 1-16  
To select a channel, click on its level meter located above the channel’s number * The selected channel will appear with an  
outline around its level meter  The set of controls to the right of the channel meter display will only affect the selected channel  
The General MIDI standard provides for 16 MIDI channels, 15 of them with the same set of 128 available instruments  
Channel 10 is an exception and plays a special role since this channel is always mapped to the General MIDI drum kit  This  
assignment is fixed and cannot be changed  
* Important: Clicking the level meter of a channel selects that channel for editing and allows you to change its sound  
patch, reverb level, chorus level, volume, and pan settings.  
However, selecting a channel in the GM Module software does NOT mean that KeyStudio will trigger instruments on that  
channel. To do that, you need to change the MIDI transmission channel on the KeyStudio 49i hardware to the corresponding  
MIDI channel.  
Example: To play the GM drum kit located on channel 10 of GM Module, change the MIDI transmission channel on  
KeyStudio 49i to MIDI channel 10 (see chapter 16 for details). To alter the drum kit’s settings, click on level meter 10 in the  
GM Module software, then move the on-screen controls to alter parameters like reverb or chorus level, drum kit volume, etc.  
M (Mute)  
This is the GM channel mute for a selected channel  The level meters of muted channels appear in a lighter shade of gray and  
will not show any meter activity – even if MIDI messages are received on this channel  A muted channel does not output any  
sound  
S (Solo)  
This is the GM channel solo for a selected channel  Soloing a channel will mute all other 15 channels of the M-Audio GM  
Module software  Accordingly, all channels with exception of the Soloed channel will be displayed in a lighter shade of gray  
and will not show any meter activity – even if MIDI messages are received on these channels  Only the Soloed channel will  
output sound while all other channels will remain silent  
Note: If the GM Module is set to program zero in standalone mode so the KeyStudio 49i piano sound is heard, pressing  
Solo on a different channel on the GM Module does not mute the KeyStudio 49i built-in piano sound.  
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Category  
The M-Audio GM Module arranges its sounds into the General MIDI standard categories  Clicking this field produces a drop-  
down menu of all categories  Appendix A shows a list of all available categories and the contained instruments  
Note: Although selecting a new Category changes the display of the Instrument control, it is necessary to select a  
sound from the Instrument control to load it. This is useful when using the GM Module software in live performance  
situations where it may be undesirable for the first sound in a category to immediately load. In such situations, it is  
usually preferred to have the previous sound loaded until you select the particular sound from within a category.  
Instrument  
Clicking this field produces a drop-down menu of all patches within a category for selection  Appendix A shows a list of all  
available instruments and their categories  
Note: When using the mouse to change instruments on the GM Module software, the built-in piano sound and sounds from  
GM Module may play at the same time. This simultaneous playing of two sounds can be stopped by turning the KeyStudio  
49i Local mode off. This silences the KeyStudio 49i built-in piano sound, and only allows sounds from GM Module to  
be heard. See the Local Key portion of the Advanced MIDI Features in Edit Mode section of this User Guide for more  
information on how to turn Local mode off.  
Chorus  
Applies a standard GM chorus to the selected channel  Turn this dial clock-wise to increase- and counter clock-wise to  
decrease the amount of chorus applied to the selected channel / instrument  
Reverb  
Applies a standard GM reverb to the selected channel  Turn this dial clock-wise to increase- and counter clock-wise to  
decrease the amount of Reverb applied to the selected channel / instrument  
Volume  
Sets the volume for the selected channel  Turn this dial clock-wise to increase and counter clock-wise to decrease the volume  
of the selected channel / instrument  
Pan  
Controls the pan position for the selected channel  If the dial is centered, equal amounts of signal will be sent to both, the left  
and the right side of the stereo panorama  If the dial is moved clock-wise, the right side of the stereo panorama will increase in  
level while the left side of the panorama will decrease in level  As a result, an instrument will appear as if positioned further to  
the right in the stereo panorama  The opposite effect applies when turning this dial counter clock-wise  
Tone  
The tone control adjusts the brightness of the patch  Turn this dial clock-wise for a brighter sound and counter clock-wise for a  
decrease in brightness  
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Getting Started with MIDI Music Creation Software  
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If you are new to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), you may initially find it challenging to understand how KeyStudio  
interacts with the computer  You will find that using a computer-based sound source and recording system allows for access to  
an extremely large array of high quality sounds, a large graphic user interface, and freedom to work with many music creation  
applications  A basic understanding of MIDI will enable you to take advantage of its wealth of creative possibilities  
Pressing one of the keys of KeyStudio 49i causes the keyboard to send out MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data  MIDI  
data gives instructions on how a sound should play  These instructions dictate parameters such as what note to play, when to play it,  
how loud to play it, and which sound to use  
When using a virtual instrument within recording software such as Ableton Live Lite, data from the KeyStudio keyboard can be sent  
to the sequencer software, routed to a virtual instrument that is loaded within that software, and sent to an audio output, turning MIDI  
data into audible sounds  For this, you must configure your music software to read MIDI data being sent from KeyStudio and play the  
sound back accordingly  In many music applications, this entails going into the Options, Preferences, or Device Set-Up menu in your  
music software application and selecting the appropriate MIDI input device  
In Windows XP and Windows Vista, the KeyStudio MIDI input will appear as “USB Audio Device” if the optional drivers have not  
been installed  After installing these drivers, KeyStudio will appear as “M-Audio KeyStudio IO ”* Please consult your software’s  
documentation for instructions on how to configure the software for use with MIDI input devices  
Figure A: Sample MIDI device dialog window without  
Figure B: Sample MIDI device dialog window with  
optional KeyStudio drivers installed.  
optional KeyStudio drivers installed.  
*The actual KeyStudio name displayed by the computer may vary slightly depending on what recording software is  
being used.  
In addition to selecting MIDI inputs, audio outputs must be selected to hear sounds created by virtual MIDI instruments  Be sure  
“M-Audio KeyStudio IO” or “USB Audio Device” is selected as the audio output within your recording software, and that you have  
headphones connected to the headphone outputs on the front of KeyStudio or amplified speakers connected to 1/4” outputs on the  
back of KeyStudio  
In Windows XP and Windows Vista, the audio outputs of KeyStudio 49i will appear as “USB Audio Device” if the optional drivers are  
not installed, and as “M-Audio KeyStudio IO Out 1/2” if theses drivers are installed  As mentioned earlier in this section, the actual  
KeyStudio name displayed by the computer may vary slightly depending on what recording software is being used  
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The KeyStudio 49i Software Audio Control Panel  
(Windows Only)  
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When the KeyStudio 49i audio drivers are installed, the Control Panel software is also installed onto your computer system  The  
Control Panel gives you access to certain audio hardware parameters and status readouts  
The M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Control Panel icon appears on the task bar (located close to the “clock”), and is also accessible from  
the Windows Control Panel  Double click the M-Audio Control Panel icon to open it  
The following screenshot shows the KeyStudio 49i Control Panel in Windows XP  
Latency  
The Latency Page in the Windows XP and Windows Vista control panel enables you to adjust the unit’s buffer size in order to  
achieve optimal balance between system stability and audio latency  
Latency is defined as the time it takes for your MIDI input (when using software synthesizers) or audio input signals to appear as  
audio at your computer’s outputs  
Smaller buffer sizes result in lower latency, but may not function well with slower computer systems  The Latency slider selects the  
buffer size that KeyStudio 49i uses to handle digital audio streaming  If you notice significant latency when using KeyStudio 49i, you  
can experiment with lower settings  If you experience stuttering or crackling in your audio playback, try using a higher latency setting  
About  
This page displays the KeyStudio 49i Control Panel, firmware, and driver version, and enables you to connect to the M-Audio  
website for updates  
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KeyStudio 49i Audio Setup and Controls  
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Using the Mic and Instrument Inputs  
Channel 1 of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i is a high gain, low noise microphone preamp  It is a low impedance input with an XLR  
connector for a dynamic microphone  Channel 2 contains a high impedance instrument preamp, designed to add gain to an  
electric guitar or bass, or even a high impedance microphone  You may also attach a direct box or passive transformer to the  
M-Audio KeyStudio Microphone Input (Channel 1), which will then allow you to plug another electric or acoustic guitar or other high  
impedance instrument into the M-Audio KeyStudio’s Mic Input  Additional information on using the Mic and Instrument inputs can be  
found in the next two sections  
Setting Input Gain  
M-Audio KeyStudio 49i provides up to 45dB of gain on the Channel 1 Mic In and 35dB of gain on the Channel 2 Instrument  
In  Microphones, electric guitars, and electric basses typically emit a low signal level, requiring a “pre-amp” such as M-Audio  
KeyStudio 49i provides  
Plug in your microphone or instrument with the gain controls turned down, and turn the gain up incrementally while testing  
the mic or playing the instrument  When the green signal LED shows fairly consistent activity, you’ve reached a good signal  
level for the M-Audio KeyStudio mic preamp  Some users may wish to experiment a little further to find what audibly might be  
referred to as a “sweet spot ” Note that when the red clip LED lights, it is indicating that the preamp output is very close to  
peaking (-1 dB), and the input signal is on the threshold of distorting  Let your ears be the judge, but when the clip LED lights  
and stays lit, you are approaching or have reached distortion in your M-Audio KeyStudio signal  
The best method to find the ideal recording level is to turn up the input gain, and then turn it down once you’ve started to  
clip the input signal  You must also consider the level that is being sent from M-Audio KeyStudio to your recording software  
Check the input meters within your software and make sure that they are neither too low nor clipping (too “hot”)  An  
adjustment in gain on M-Audio KeyStudio may be necessary, but your optimal recording level within your software should  
approach but never reach the maximum level  Additionally, because the M-Audio KeyStudio 49i preamps provide quite a bit of  
gain, it is recommended to turn the gain all the way down on unused inputs  You will find more information on setting record  
levels in the manual of your music software  
Using the Aux Inputs  
M-Audio KeyStudio 49i has a pair of line inputs labeled “Aux Input ” They are designed to interface with both the left and right input  
from a stereo source, such as a synthesizer, drum machine, or CD player  
Using computer software (like Ableton Live Lite or M-Audio Session) to record your MIDI sequences or KeyStudio 49i piano  
performances as audio tracks allows you to apply software plug-in effects to these tracks  MIDI sequences from an external sound  
module can be recorded by connecting your external MIDI module’s audio outputs to your KeyStudio Aux inputs  In Local On mode,  
the KeyStudio 49i built-in piano sound can be recorded as audio by selecting the inputs of KeyStudio 49i within your recording  
software and then playing the keyboard  After recording, you can mix those tracks with other audio tracks (such as vocals and guitar)  
entirely from within your computer  
Important: The Aux inputs and the built-in piano sound blend with the Instrument and Microphone inputs before their  
signals are sent to a connected computer via USB. If the Aux inputs or the built-in piano sound are used simultaneously  
with the Instrument and Microphone inputs, the resulting recording will be a mix of the various signals. It is not possible  
to separate these blended signals after a recording has been made. If you want to edit or mix the Piano, Microphone,  
Instrument or Aux inputs after the recording has been made, then you will need to do the recording of each of these sound  
sources one at a time and on separate tracks.  
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Using Direct Monitoring  
When a microphone or instrument is plugged into the inputs of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i, its signal needs to be converted to a digital  
signal, which then gets sent to the computer via the USB cable  From there, it gets sent to your music software and gets processed,  
then turns around and comes back to the audio outputs  Even though KeyStudio uses the latest hardware and software technology,  
it might take a few fractions of a second to make this trip  This delay (latency) is not a problem when playing back music, but it can  
be distracting when recording music  To compensate for this delay, M-Audio KeyStudio 49i has a feature called Direct Monitor  
Direct Monitor sends the signal from the Channel 1 and 2 inputs directly to the Outputs, without any of the delay caused by traveling  
to and from the computer  The Direct Monitor knob controls the level of the signal from the Channel 1 and 2 inputs to the Main  
and Headphone Outputs  Use this knob to set the monitoring level of the mic or instrument that you are recording relative to the  
audio tracks that are playing from your computer  When using Direct Monitor, you will need to disable any monitoring feature in your  
computer recording software. Otherwise, you will hear your input played back twice—once through Direct Monitor, and again from  
your computer  Either turn off record or input monitoring, mute the channels you are recording to, or send their output to  
another bus  
In a typical Direct Monitor application, plug your microphone and guitar into Channel 1 and Channel 2 on the rear panel  Arm a  
pair of inputs in your computer recording software and set their recording levels using the gain controls on the M-Audio KeyStudio  
As detailed in the previous sections, you want the recording level to be as high as possible without distorting  Make sure that the  
recording software is not outputting the audio you’re recording, or else you will hear the signal played twice from the outputs  Next,  
set the Direct Monitor Level for your speakers or headphones and you are ready to record  If you are recording your mic and guitar  
while listening to tracks already recorded in your computer, you might want to listen once and set your Direct Monitor Level relative to  
the tracks playing from your computer  
The Mono Button  
When this button is not pressed, the Microphone input will be sent to the Left Output and the Instrument input will be sent to the  
Right Output  This means that you will only hear yourself on one speaker instead of on both while recording one input source at a  
time (Microphone or Instrument)  
When the Mono button is pressed, the Microphone input sends its signal to both the Left and Right Outputs, and the Instrument  
input also sends its signal to both the Left and Right Outputs  This means that you will hear yourself on both speakers while  
recording from any one input source  
The Mono button does not only affect the way you hear yourself while recording (monitoring), but also how the signal is recorded by  
your computer  If the Mono button is active and you are recording to a stereo track in your sequencing software, any Mono source  
(such as a Microphone or a connected instrument) will be recorded to both channels of the stereo track (left and right) and will  
appear in the stereo center  
If you want to record from the Microphone and Instrument inputs simultaneously, but would like the resulting recordings to remain  
editable individually, then you must not activate the Mono button and will have to create two independent mono recording tracks in  
your sequencing software  The first mono track has to be configured to record from input 1 and the second mono track needs to be  
configured to record from input 2 of KeyStudio 49i  
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Sample Operating Scenarios  
The following diagrams illustrate two scenarios, intended as examples of how M-Audio KeyStudio 49i might be used  
Typical Setup #1  
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Typical Setup #1 shows the M-Audio KeyStudio 49i with a microphone plugged into the Microphone input on Channel 1, and an  
electric guitar plugged into the Instrument input on Channel 2. A CD player is plugged into the auxiliary inputs (the volume of the  
CD player may need to be adjusted so the signal coming from the CD player does not distort). The main outputs (Output 1 and 2)  
of M-Audio KeyStudio 49i are plugged into a monitoring system.  
Typical Setup #2  
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Typical Setup #2 shows a drum machine plugged into the Aux Inputs, with Outputs 1 and 2 plugged into a monitoring system. The  
drum machine is also connected to the M-Audio KeyStudio MIDI Out.  
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Advanced MIDI Features in Edit Mode  
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The button to the left of the keys labeled “Edit Mode” is used to access additional advanced functions of the keyboard  When this  
button is pressed, the keyboard will enter Edit mode and the keys on the keyboard can be used to select functions and enter data  
The light above the Edit Mode button indicates whether or not the keyboard is in Edit mode  When in Edit mode, the black keys on  
the keyboard are used for selecting functions, while the white keys are used for data entry and channel selection  
Your keyboard will exit Edit mode as soon as either a function is selected or the CANCEL or ENTER key is pressed  The light above  
the Edit Mode button will turn off and the keyboard can then be used to play notes again  Some functions do not require confirmation  
via the Enter or Cancel keys  When these functions are selected, the keyboard will automatically exit Edit mode and return to  
Performance mode  
Note: Not every music application can process all types of MIDI messages. Please consult your software’s documentation  
for information on what messages it can accept.  
Advanced Functions in Edit Mode  
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Octave Buttons Options  
The Octave “<” and “>” buttons can be assigned to control one of seven possible MIDI functions:  
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Octave Shift  
Transpose  
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Bank LSB  
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Master Tune Setting  
Bank MSB  
MIDI Channel  
Program Change  
In the diagram above, the first seven black keys are labeled “Data = Octave, Data = Transpose, Data = Program, Data = Bank LSB,  
Data = Bank MSB, Data = Channel and Data = Tuning ” These keys are used to select the desired alternate function of the Octave  
buttons  
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To select an alternate function:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key that represents the function you want to assign to the Octave buttons  KeyStudio will exit Edit mode  
as soon as you push one of these keys  
NOTE: Some of the functions the Octave buttons can be used for cannot send out a value less than zero. When used  
to control these functions, both lights above the buttons will remain off, regardless of the current setting of that function.  
The seven possible functions of the Octave buttons are:  
1. Octave Shift  
The Octave “<” and “>” buttons control octave shift by default  Pressing the Octave > button (right) will shift the notes played  
on the keyboard up by one octave  Pressing the Octave < button (left) will shift the notes played on the keyboard down by one  
octave  Pressing both Octave buttons together will restore the default octave (Octave shift = 0)  However, if these keys have  
been programmed to control another function, you may wish to re-assign them to control octave shift once again  
To assign the Octave “<” and >” buttons to control octave shift:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above C1 (C#1), representing Data = Octave  KeyStudio will exit Edit mode as soon as C#1 has  
been pressed  
< The Octave “+” and “-” Keys  
Another method of shifting octaves is with the use of the black keys labeled Octave “+” and “-” on the Advanced  
Functions in Edit Mode diagram  This octave shift method can be useful when the Octave buttons have been  
reassigned to control another MIDI function  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above D3 (D#3), representing “Octave +,” to shift the keyboard up by one octave  It is  
possible to shift the keyboard up a total of four octaves  
3  Press the black key above C3 (C#3), representing “Octave -,” to shift the keyboard down by one octave  It is  
possible to shift the keyboard down a total of three octaves  
4  When you have chosen your octave shift, either press C5 representing “ENTER” or press the Edit Mode button  
to exit Edit mode  
2. Transpose  
In some cases it is useful to increase or decrease the transmitted pitch by a small number of semitones rather than a whole  
octave  For example, you may be playing a song with a singer and the singer is having trouble hitting the high notes  In this  
case, you can try reducing the pitch by one or more semitones  This is achieved using a function called “Transpose ”  
Transpose works similar to octave shift, except the shift is not limited to multiples of 12 semi-tones  As with octave shift, there  
are two ways of transposing the keyboard  When in Edit mode, you can assign the Octave “<” and “>” buttons to control  
the transpose feature  Alternatively, you can use the black keys C#4 and D#4 to shift the transposition  These black keys  
represent “Transpose -” and “Transpose +” respectively  
To assign the Octave “<” and >” buttons to transpose:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above D1 (D#1), representing “Data = Transpose ” KeyStudio will exit Edit mode as soon as D#1  
has been pressed  
When the Octave buttons are assigned to transpose the keyboard, the lights above the buttons indicate the direction of the  
transposition  To return the keyboard’s transpose shift to zero, press both the Octave “<” and “>” buttons at the same time  
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To change the Transposition using the Transpose “+” and “-“ Keys in Edit mode:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above D4 (D#4), representing “Transpose +,” to shift the keyboard up by one semitone  
3  Press the black key above C3 (C#3), representing “Transpose -,” to shift the keyboard down by one semitone  
4  Press C5 representing “ENTER,” or press the Edit Mode button to exit Edit mode  
3. Channel  
MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI channels  The KeyStudio default is to transmit MIDI data on  
channel 1  However, certain MIDI performance or recording scenarios may require the keyboard to send data on a different  
channel  You can change the channel on which data is sent using the following method:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press one of the 16 channel keys from D1 to E3, whichever one represents the channel you need  KeyStudio will exit  
Edit mode as soon as a channel key has been pressed  
For example, if a device specifies that you need to send data on channel 10, press the Edit Mode button, and then F2 to  
select channel 10  This channel is usually dedicated to drum sounds when working with GM compatible synthesizers and GM  
compatible sound modules (such as the M-Audio GM Module software)  
The Octave “<” and “>” buttons can also be configured to control the MIDI transmission channel setting by pressing the Edit  
Mode button and then C#2  This will allow the Octave “<” and “>” buttons to increment or decrement through the channels  
When channel 16 is reached and “>” is pressed, channel 1 will be selected  If the Octave “<” and “>” buttons are assigned  
to vary the channel, the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a channel with a negative  
value  Pressing both the “<” and “>” buttons together will recall the default setting, channel 1  
4. Program Change  
Program changes are used to change the MIDI instrument or synthesizer sounds you are controlling with your KeyStudio  
Program change messages can be beneficial when using the KeyStudio keyboard to control MIDI sound modules or  
synthesizers like M-Audio GM Module  For an example, let’s change the instrument on M-Audio GM Module to a cello sound  
To do this we need to send a program change of 42 to the GM Module software, which will select a cello sound from the  
General MIDI Instruments standard list (see Appendix A)  
Important: Be sure the M-Audio GM Module software is open on your computer, and your KeyStudio keyboard is  
properly connected to your computer before attempting to send a program change.  
There are two methods to send the program change:  
A) Increment/Decrement Program Change:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above F1 (F#1)  
Now the Octave “<” and “>” buttons can be used to change the program  
NOTE: When the GM Module software is launched in standalone mode, it sends a message to the KeyStudio keyboard  
which automatically programs the Octave buttons to send program changes.  
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B) Quick Select Program Change  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above F4 (F#4), representing “Program ”  
3  Press keys D4, then B3, then C5  This enters the combination: “4,” “2,” “ENTER ”  
Now the keyboard is set to play the GM Module cello sound 42 (from the General MIDI Instruments standard list)  The full  
list of General MIDI program numbers is given in Appendix A at the end of this manual  
Method A is useful if you want to cycle through different instruments for the purpose of comparing and choosing which  
sound works best in your song  Method B is more useful if you want to select a specific sound patch, as is the case here  
If the Octave “<” and “>” buttons have been assigned to control the program number (Method A), the lights above the  
buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a program with a negative value  Pressing both the “<” and “>”  
buttons together will recall Program 0, which selects the first sound patch on any synthesizer capable of processing MIDI  
program changes  
5. and 6. Bank LSB and Bank MSB  
Program changes are the most commonly used messages to change instruments and voices  However, the number of  
instruments accessible using only the program change MIDI command is limited to 128 (0-127)  Since some devices have  
more than 128 voices, they require a method to organize their large number of sounds into banks  These devices then  
access the sounds within these banks by using program change messages  See chapter 11, MIDI Messages Explained”  
for additional information  Generally, these devices use Bank LSB (Least Significant Byte) and Bank MSB (Most Significant  
Byte) change messages  KeyStudio can send these bank change messages in two possible ways*:  
A) Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB and Bank MSB Change:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above G1 (G#1) or A1 (A#1), representing Bank LSB or Bank MSB respectively  
Now the Octave “<” and “>” buttons can be used to change Bank LSB or Bank MSB  
B) Using the Quick Select Method:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above G4 (G#4), or A4 (A#4), representing Bank LSB or Bank MSB respectively  
3  Press keys C4, then B3 then C5  This enters the combination: “3,” “2,” “ENTER ”  
As with Program changes, if the Octave “<” and “>” buttons are selected to vary the Bank LSB or MSB number (Method  
A), the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Bank with a negative value  Pressing  
both the “<” and “>” buttons together will recall Bank 0  
* Note: Bank change messages must be followed by a program change message in order to recall a sound. Bank  
change messages by themselves do not activate a sound, but only locate and access a predefined location of a set  
(bank) of 128 sounds.  
7. Tuning  
This key will assign the Octave buttons to increment or decrement the Master Tune Setting of the KeyStation 49i  The tuning  
range is +/- 50 cents  When the Octave buttons are set to control Master Tune, each button press is 1 cent  This only affects  
the internal sound engine  To assign the Octave buttons to affect the tuning of the built-in piano sound:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above D2 (D#2), representing “Data = Tuning ”  
Now the Octave “<” and “>” buttons can be used to adjust the built-in piano sound’s mastering tuning  
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Additional Edit mode black key functions include:  
MIDI Out Mode Key  
The MIDI Out Mode key (G#2) determines what data is sent to the external MIDI Out port  Pressing this key in Edit mode will  
toggle between two options:  
1) MIDI coming from the computer via USB is sent to the external MIDI Out port  
2) MIDI from the Keyboard is sent to the USB and external MIDI Out ports  
When the keyboard is played with Local mode on (see the following Local Mode Key section) and MIDI Out set to send data  
from the keyboard to the MIDI Out port, MIDI data will be transmitted from the keyboard to the external MIDI port and also via  
USB to your computer  Data coming from the PC will be discarded  This is the default setting for KeyStudio  
If the MIDI Out switch is set to USB however, the data coming from the host computer via USB will be sent directly to the  
MIDI Out  In this mode data from the keyboard is not sent to the MIDI Output port  
In Edit mode, when this function key is pressed, the function is toggled and Edit mode is cancelled  The keyboard returns to  
Performance mode and the Edit Mode LED goes out  
At any time, pressing the Piano Reset button or turning the keyboard off and back on, will restore the default setting  
Local Key  
The Local key (A#2) determines the source of the data stream that is routed to the built-in piano sound  Pressing this key in  
Edit mode will toggle between MIDI data received via USB from a connected computer, and MIDI data created by playing the  
keyboard on KeyStudio 49i  
The KeyStudio default setting is, that notes played on the KeyStudio 49i keyboard are routed directly to the built-in piano  
sound  The created MIDI data is simultaneously sent to a connected computer via USB and also to the MIDI Out port  This is  
the equivalent of Local On mode  
When the Local mode key is toggled, the built-in piano sound will not be played by the piano keyboard  (However, notes  
played on the keyboard will continue to be sent out the MIDI Out port as well as to the computer via USB)  This is not quite  
the same as a simple Local On/Off switch because switching Local mode off also routes MIDI signals coming from the  
computer via USB to the Piano sound  
In standalone mode, the Local On/Off key allows a remote MIDI device to be controlled without the KeyStudio playing its  
internal piano sound  The piano sound cannot be played by MIDI signals entering the keyboard from a computer that is  
connected via USB unless the Local Switch is set to Local Off * It is still possible however to have KeyStudio’s built-in piano  
sound played via MIDI signals received from a connected computer and play along from the keyboard at the same time  This  
can be done with Local Mode set to off  In this configuration, KeyStudio sends MIDI data to a computer sequencer via USB  
The computer’s sequencer program needs to be configured to pass incoming MIDI signals back to KeyStudio 49i via USB  
This is a common setting available in most MIDI sequencer programs and is often called “MIDI Thru”  Please consult your  
software’s user guide for instructions on how to activate this feature  
*Note: When controlling KeyStudio 49i with sequencer software via USB MIDI, KeyStudio 49i must be set to Local Off  
mode for its internal piano sound to be played by the sequencer.  
In Edit mode, when the Local key is pressed, the function is toggled and Edit mode is cancelled  The keyboard then returns to  
Performance mode and the Edit Mode LED goes out  At any time, pressing the Piano Reset button will restore this mode to  
Local On  Switching the keyboard off and on will also restore this setting back to its default  
Local mode is often used to control a software synthesizer without layering the built-in piano sound on top of the software  
synthesizer’s tone  
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Panic  
KeyStudio has been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible  However, sometimes  
things can go wrong  There is a useful “Panic” function on KeyStudio 49i to counter this  
If one or more of the loaded sound patches doesn’t sound as expected, it may mean that a MIDI CC has applied an undesired  
effect or other type of sound modulation to that voice  If you are unsure of which MIDI controller to adjust to eliminate the  
effect, you can send a Panic MIDI message to set all controller values to their defaults  
This feature sends “Reset All Controllers” and “All Notes OFF” messages on all MIDI channels  This is very useful if you find  
there are sustaining notes that you cannot stop, or if you want to remove applied MIDI CC effects without having to figure out  
which CC is causing the effect to sound  
To send a Panic MIDI message:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above F2 (F# 2), representing “Panic ”  
3  Edit mode will exit, and there will no longer be any sustaining notes  
Wheel Assign Key  
It is possible to assign different MIDI controller numbers to the Modulation wheel  These parameters are called MIDI  
continuous controllers  There are 128 MIDI continuous controllers (0-127, counting from and including zero) plus an additional  
4 proprietary M-Audio controller numbers for a total of 132 assignable controls and features  KeyStudio accepts controller  
numbers 0-131  Numbers beyond 127 are a proprietary method M-Audio uses to simplify the transmission of certain,  
otherwise more complicated multi-part MIDI messages  A full list of controller values is given at the back of this manual in  
Appendix C  There are 132 (counting from and including zero to 131) MIDI continuous controllers (MIDI CC’s)  For these  
controller values to have any effect on the sound, the receiving software or device has to be able to read and respond to these  
MIDI controller messages  
Some useful MIDI CC’s are:  
< 01 Modulation  
< 07 Volume  
< 10 Pan (balance)  
< 05 Portamento Time  
To assign a MIDI controller message to the Modulation wheel:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above F3 (F#3), representing “Wheel Assign ”  
3  Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3 – B4 to enter the number of the MIDI controller you want to assign to the  
Modulation wheel  
4  Press the Enter key (C5)  
5  Move the Modulation wheel upwards to increase the value of the MIDI message sent  
If you make an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit mode  
without changing the MIDI CC assigned to the Modulation wheel  
As an example, let’s assign effect number 10 to the Modulation wheel  This means the Modulation wheel will control Pan  
(or balance):  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above C3 (C#3), representing “Wheel Assign ”  
3  Press A3 to enter “1 ”  
4  Press G3 to enter “0” so you have entered “10 ”  
5  Press C5 for “ENTER ”  
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Knob Assign Key  
As with the Modulation wheel, the Piano Volume knob can also be assigned to any of 132 controllers (0-131) shown at the  
back of this manual in Appendix C  
To assign the Piano Volume knob to a certain MIDI parameter:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press the black key above A3 (A#3), representing “Knob Assign ”  
3  Use the Numerical Data Entry keys G3 – B4 to enter the number of the controller value you want to assign to the  
Volume slider  
4  Press C5 for “ENTER ”  
If you make an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C1) to exit Edit mode without  
changing the MIDI CC assigned to the Volume slider  
NOTE: Each time the keyboard is turned off, optional MIDI parameters assigned to the Piano Volume Knob or  
Modulation wheel will be lost. Each time the keyboard is powered up, the Piano Volume knob will default to being  
assigned to controlling the volume of the built-in piano sound and the Modulation wheel will default to being assigned to  
modulation (MIDI CC 01).  
Pedal Assign Key  
Pressing this key in Edit mode (G#3) will let you change the MIDI CC assignment for the Sustain Pedal  After this key is  
pressed, the data entry numbers can be used to enter a MIDI CC number  Performance mode is not restored until you press  
the ENTER key or the CANCEL key  If you press the ENTER key, the Sustain pedal becomes assigned to the MIDI CC  
number entered using the data entry keys  If you press the CANCEL key, no change will occur, and Performance mode is  
restored  
The Sustain pedal can be assigned to send standard MIDI CC’s up to 127 and extended custom messages from 128 to 131  
The default for the Sustain pedal is sending MIDI Controller message 64  
Default Key  
The Default key is used to selectively reset controller assignments and other numeric parameters  To reset a specific controller  
assignment or numeric parameter, be sure you are in Edit mode  Press the key for the parameter you would like to reset (Knob  
Assign, Pedal Assign, or Wheel Assign), and then press the Default key  When the Default key is pressed, the parameter is  
reset to its default value, and Performance mode resumes  
NOTE: Each time the keyboard is turned off, optional MIDI parameters assigned to specific hardware controllers will  
be lost.  
Changing Reverb Depth  
The Modulation wheel and/or the Piano Volume knob can be re-assigned to control the depth of the built-in piano sound’s  
reverb  To do this:  
1  Press the Edit Mode button  
2  Press either the Wheel Assign (F#3) or Knob Assign (A#3) key  
3  Press B4 to enter “9 ”  
4  Press A3 to enter “1” so you have entered “91 ”  
5  Press C5 for “ENTER ”  
This setting can be undone by powering the unit off and back on, or by using the Default key as described in the next section  
*As can be seen in Appendix C, 91 is the standard MIDI controller number for reverb depth.  
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MIDI Messages In-Depth  
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Program & Bank Changes  
When the MIDI standard was first established, it enabled the user to access only 128 different sounds using program change  
messages (0-127)  As MIDI devices grew to be more sophisticated and contain more sounds, bank change messages were included  
in an updated MIDI specification to allow for more than 128 sounds to be accessed  
The language MIDI uses to communicate between musical instruments only allows for program change commands 0-127, for a  
total of 128 possible programs (127 programs + program “0” = 128 programs total)  Because of inherent limitations of the MIDI  
communication protocol, the number of directly accessible programs (using program change messages) cannot easily be expanded  
beyond 128  Thus, a system of banks, with 128 sounds in each, has been created that enables manufacturers to overcome the  
128-sound MIDI limit  
"ANK -3"  
"ANK ,3"  
0ROGRAM  
128 banks with 128 sounds in each bank is the basic  
principle used to expand the number of accessible  
sounds  However, to avoid reaching the new limit of  
the resulting 16,384 possible sounds (128 banks  
x 128 programs) accessible using a bank change  
combined with a program change, another layer  
of banks was added  The result is a system of 128  
banks that can contain 128 sub-banks in each  
of them, which, in turn, can contain 128 sounds  
(programs) within them  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK ,3" ꢀ  
"ANK ,3" ꢁ  
"ANK ,3" ꢂ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK -3" ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK ,3" ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
Bank change messages are useful when calling  
up sounds from a large library that may exist in a  
particular sound module or software synthesizer  For  
example, devices that are built according to Roland’s  
GS specification or Yamaha’s XG specification  
require you to specify a bank change in order to  
access the extra voices that these devices provide  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK ,3" ꢀ  
"ANK ,3" ꢁ  
"ANK ,3" ꢂ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK -3" ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
MIDI CC 0 is the bank select MSB (Most Significant  
Byte) message  This MIDI message is 7-bit in size  
and can be used to select any of 128 banks  This  
message can be used in conjunction with MIDI CC  
32 which is bank select LSB (Least Significant  
Byte): a separate 7-bit message allowing additional  
selection of any of another 128 sub-banks  The  
combination of Bank MSB and LSB messages gives  
a 14-bit message that can select any of a possible  
16,384 banks  Each bank can in turn contain 128  
possible sounds selected via a separate program  
change MIDI message  This enables a user to  
theoretically recall over two million programs directly,  
using only MIDI commands  However, most devices  
only use a few different banks, and you can often  
ignore the LSB message  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK ,3" ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK ,3" ꢀ  
"ANK ,3" ꢁ  
"ANK ,3" ꢂ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK -3" ꢂ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢀ  
0ROGRAM ꢁ  
0ROGRAM ꢂ  
"ANK ,3" ꢁꢂꢃ  
"ANK -3" ꢁꢂꢃ  
0ROGRAM ꢁꢂꢃ  
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You will find many MIDI devices respond to program change commands and many are organized according to the GM listing  In  
General MIDI devices, different sounds are organized in the same way from device to device  Piano sounds are in their particular  
place, string sounds are in their place, drum sounds are in their place, and so on  All GM devices (both hardware and software  
sound modules) are clearly labeled as such, so you know that their sounds are organized in the General MIDI structure  When a GM  
device receives a MIDI program change, it calls up a type of sound that you expect from the GM sound set  All non-GM MIDI sound  
modules call up unique sounds from their memory upon receiving MIDI program changes  Since the sounds in a non-GM device are  
not arranged in a particular order, you need to take a look at the device itself to see which sound you want and at which location in  
the memory it resides  Many VST instruments such as Native Instruments’ FM7 or the synth modules in Propellerhead Reason are  
non-GM devices  
You can send Program Change, Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages directly from the KeyStudio keyboard  Please consult the  
“Advanced KeyStudio 49i Features in Edit Mode“ section of this User Guide for further details  
NRPN/RPNs  
Non-registered parameter numbers (NRPN’s) are device-specific messages that enable you to control synthesizers and sound  
modules via MIDI  The MIDI specification defines open parameter numbers to allow manufacturers to specify their own controllers  
The more common of these are registered by the MIDI Manufacturer’s Association and are now part of the MIDI specification (hence  
the term Registered Parameter Numbers – RPN’s)  (See Appendix C) Each NRPN/RPN has an associated 2-byte number  The  
two bytes allow for 128 values each  (An RPN or NRPN message is made up of two parts: the MSB and the LSB message  Both of  
these messages together constitute an RPN or NRPN command ) This allows for 16,384 values in total  
MIDI controllers 98 and 99 represent the NRPN LSB and MSB respectively, while 100 and 101 represent the RPN LSB and MSB  
messages (see the MIDI controllers list in Appendix C)  To transmit an NRPN/RPN message, these LSB and MSB controller  
messages are sent along with their user-specified values  A further controller message and value needs to be sent to specify the  
(coarse or fine) value adjustment  This is specified by controller number 6 (data entry) for coarse adjustments or number 38 for fine  
adjustments  
A list of NRPN’s is usually given in the user’s manual of any device that receives NRPN messages  It is always necessary that the  
NRPN MSB and LSB be sent together  Both will be specified in the device’s manual  
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Troubleshooting  
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KeyStudio 49i is a quality, versatile MIDI controller that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions  In the event that you  
experience difficulty with your KeyStudio, this section covers some common issues and tips to help remedy problems  
Problem 1: My KeyStudio keyboard suddenly stopped working after having performed fine since installation.  
Solution 1: Close any music applications you are using, switch KeyStudio off, and restart your computer  Once your  
computer has completely restarted, switch KeyStudio back on  
Problem 2: I have connected a sustain pedal to my M-Audio keyboard, but its function is reversed.  
Solution 2: The polarity of the sustain pedal is calculated by the keyboard when it is powered up  On power up, the sustain  
pedal is assumed to be in the OFF position  If you want the sustain pedal to be off when it is not pressed, make sure the pedal  
is not pressed when you power up  Also check to see if there is a polarity switch on your foot pedal  It is possible to use this  
switch to change foot pedal polarity as well  Another way to intentionally reverse the sustain pedal’s operation is to keep it  
pushed while powering on your KeyStudio keyboard  
Problem 3: When I press a key, or attempt to monitor my microphone or instrument input, there is a noticeable delay  
before I hear any sound.  
Solution 3: This delay is known as latency, and latency can be adjusted by changing the buffer size setting in your M-Audio  
Control Panel  The goal is to set the buffer size as low as possible without experiencing artifacts in the audio  Faster  
computers generally allow for smaller buffer size settings, and thus less latency  You can also avoid this problem by using the  
Direct Monitor knob  See the “Using Direct Monitoring” section in the “Audio Setup and Control” portion of this User Guide  
for more information on this  
Problem 4: I cannot locate the KeyStudio USB keyboard in my software’s MIDI devices dialog box.  
Solution 4: KeyStudio requires a powered USB port  Try plugging KeyStudio into a different USB port or powered USB hub  
connected to your computer  
Problem 5: I connected KeyStudio 49i to my Windows computer and noticed that a question mark appears in the  
Windows Device Manager under Other Devices > M-Audio DFU. Does this indicate that there is a problem with  
KeyStudio 49i?  
Solution 5: Your new keyboard functions as a class-compliant device  This means that upon connecting KeyStudio 49i to  
your computer, KeyStudio will function as expected without the need to install additional drivers  Installing the KeyStudio 49i  
drivers extends the keyboard’s functionality, allowing large SysEx transfers, and multi-client support  M-Audio DFU (device  
firmware upgrade tool) is an additional component that is enabled when the KeyStudio 49i drivers are installed  
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Problem 6: My synthesizer always recalls the sound next to the program number that I have sent to it from KeyStudio.  
For example, if I send a program change with the number 40 (Violin), my software loads sound number 41 (Viola).  
Solution 6: Some General MIDI modules count their sound patches from 1 – 128 instead of 0-127  Both methods are  
common  As a result, and depending on the sound module you use, there may be an offset of +/-1 between the sent program  
change number and the recalled sound patch  
Problem 7: No data is being transmitted out the MIDI Out port.  
Solution 7: This is possibly the result of the KeyStudio MIDI Out mode being set to USB  This mode can be toggled off and  
on  See the “Advance MIDI Features in Edit Mode” chapter in this User Guide for more information on this  Another remedy for  
this is to turn off the keyboard, then power it back up again  The keyboard always defaults to MIDI Out Mode set to KYBD, so  
this will bring the MIDI Out port in Standalone mode back to a usable state  
Problem 8: In Windows, the computer plays no sound through the KeyStudio 49i audio outputs.  
Solution 8:  
Install the KeyStudio 49i drivers.  
Open the Control Panel and double-click the System icon (under Performance and Maintenance if you are in  
Category view)  
Select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button.  
Click the plus sign (“+”) next to Sound, Video and Game Controllers, and locate the KeyStudio 49i listing. If you see a  
question mark or exclamation point next to it, or if you don’t see it listed, you may need to reinstall the driver software  
Make sure your audio software has been set up to use KeyStudio.  
Open your application’s audio settings page and check to see if the KeyStudio 49i’s ASIO, WDM, or Core Audio  
drivers have been selected  
Problem 9: I am unable to affect the volume or reverb of the built-in piano sound when using KeyStudio in Local Off  
mode with a computer-based sequencer or software sound module.  
Solution 9: This is normal considering that Local Off mode interrupts the connection between the keybed and controllers,  
and the internal sound engine  When using KeyStudio 49i with a software sequencer, be sure that the sequencer track that  
is transmitting MIDI information to KeyStudio 49i is selected and configured to let incoming MIDI signal pass through  In this  
scenario, the volume and reverb controls should send MIDI information to your sequencer that will then be transmitted back to  
KeyStudio  See your software’s documentation for more information on this  
Problem 10: I am unable to view input selection options and route audio from the KeyStudio microphone input into  
Ableton Live Lite.  
Solution 10: In Ableton Live Lite, click on View and be sure the In/Out option is checked  On an audio track, select Ext In  
and 1 from the audio input drop down menus  Further information on this can be found in the Ableton Live Lite Help menu  
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Technical Info  
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Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning  In  
such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation  
Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  Modifications not  
authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules  Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may  
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation  
ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH  
VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH  
KeyStudio 49i  
Tested to comply with  
FCC standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or  
other reproductive harm  Wash hands after handling.  
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Appendices - Useful MIDI Data  
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Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments  
Piano  
Bass  
Reed  
Synthth Effects  
0 Acoustic Grand Piano  
1 Bright Acoustic Piano  
2 Electric Grand Piano  
3 Honky Tonk Piano  
4 Electric Piano 1  
5 Electric Piano 2  
6 Harpsichord  
32 Acoustic Bass  
33 Electric Fingered Bass  
34 Electric Picked Bass  
35 Fretless Bass  
36 Slap Bass 1  
64 Soprano Sax  
65 Alto Sax  
66 Tenor Sax  
67 Baritone Sax  
68 Oboe  
96 SFX Rain  
97 SFX Soundtrack  
98 SFX Crystal  
99 SFX Atmosphere  
100 SFX Brightness  
101 SFX Goblins  
102 SFX Echoes  
103 SFX Sci- Fi  
37 Slap Bass 2  
69 English Horn  
70 Bassoon  
71 Clarinet  
38 Synth Bass 1  
39 Synth Bass 2  
7 Clavinet  
Chromatic Percussion  
8 Celesta  
Strings/ Orchestra  
40 Violin  
Pipe  
Ethnic  
72 Piccolo  
73 Flute  
104 Sitar  
9 Glockenspiel  
10 Music Box  
11 Vibraphone  
12 Marimba  
41 Viola  
105 Banjo  
106 Shamisen  
107 Koto  
42 Cello  
74 Recorder  
75 Pan Flute  
76 Bottle Blow  
77 Shakuhachi  
78 Whistle  
79 Ocarina  
43 Contrabass  
44 Tremolo Strings  
45 Pizzicato Strings  
46 Orchestral Harp  
47 Timpani  
108 Kalimba  
109 Bag Pipe  
110 Fiddle  
111 Shanai  
13 Xylophone  
14 Tubular bells  
15 Dulcimer  
Organ  
Ensemble  
Synthth Lead  
Percussive  
16 Drawbar Organ  
17 Percussive Organ  
18 Rock Organ  
19 Church Organ  
20 Reed Organ  
21 Accordion  
48 String Ensemble 1  
49 String Ensemble 2 (Slow)  
50 Synth Strings 1  
51 Synth Strings 2  
52 Choir Aahs  
80 Synth Square Wave  
81 Synth Sawtooth Wave  
82 Synth Calliope  
112 Tinkle Bell  
113 Agogo  
114 Steel Drums  
115 Woodblock  
116 Taiko Drum  
117 Melodic Tom  
118 Synth Drum  
119 Reverse Cymbal  
83 Synth Chiff  
84 Synth Charang  
53 Voice Oohs  
85 Synth Voice  
22 Harmonica  
54 Synth Choir  
86 Synth Fifths Sawtooth Wave  
87 Synth Brass & Lead  
23 Tango Accordion  
55 Orchestral Hit  
Guitar  
Brass  
Synthth Pad  
Sound Effects  
120 Guitar Fret Noise  
121 Breath Noise  
122 Seashore  
24 Nylon Acoustic Guitar  
25 Steel Acoustic Guitar  
26 Jazz Electric Guitar  
27 Clean Electric Guitar  
28 Muted Electric Guitar  
29 Overdrive Guitar  
30 Distorted Guitar  
31 Guitar Harmonics  
56 Trumpet  
88 New Age Synth Pad  
89 Warm Synth Pad  
90 Poly Synth Pad  
91 Choir Synth Pad  
92 Bowed Synth Pad  
93 Metal Synth Pad  
94 Halo Synth Pad  
95 Sweep Synth Pad  
57 Trombone  
58 Tuba  
59 Muted Trumpet  
60 French Horn  
61 Brass Section  
62 Synth Brass 1  
63 Synth Brass 2  
123 Bird Tweet  
124 Telephone Ring  
125 Helicopter  
126 Applause  
127 Gun Shot  
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Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map  
Key# Drum Sound  
Acoustic Bass Drum  
Key#  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
Drum Sound  
Ride Cymbal 2  
Hi Bongo  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
Bass Drum 1  
Side Stick  
Low Bongo  
Mute Hi Conga  
Open Hi Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Acoustic Snare  
Hand Clap  
Electric Snare  
Low Floor Tom  
Closed Hi-Hat  
High Floor Tom  
Pedal Hi-Hat  
Low Tom  
Open Hi-Hat  
Low-Mid Tom  
Hi-Mid Tom  
Maracas  
Short Whistle  
Long Whistle  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Crash Cymbal 1  
High Tom  
Ride Cymbal 1  
Chinese Cymbal  
Ride Bell  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
Claves  
Hi Wood Block  
Low Wood Block  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 2  
Vibraslap  
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Appendix C - Standard MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC’s)  
00 Bank Select  
40 Balance LSB  
41 Controller 41  
42 Pan LSB  
80 Gen Purpose 5  
81 Gen Purpose 6  
82 Gen Purpose 7  
83 Gen Purpose 8  
84 Portamento Control  
85 Controller 85  
86 Controller 86  
87 Controller 87  
88 Controller 88  
89 Controller 89  
90 Controller 90  
91 Reverb Depth  
92 Tremelo Depth  
93 Chorus Depth  
94 Celeste (De- tune)  
95 Phaser Depth  
96 Data Increment  
97 Data Decrement  
98 NRPN LSB  
Channel Mode Messages:  
01 Modulation  
120 All Sound off  
02 Breath Control  
03 Controller 3  
121 Reset All Controllers  
122 Local Control  
43 Expression LSB  
44 Controller 44  
45 Controller 45  
46 Controller 46  
47 Controller 47  
48 Gen Purpose 1 LSB  
49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB  
50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB  
51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB  
52 Controller 52  
53 Controller 53  
54 Controller 54  
55 Controller 55  
56 Controller 56  
57 Controller 57  
58 Controller 58  
59 Controller 59  
60 Controller 60  
61 Controller 61  
62 Controller 62  
63 Controller 63  
64 Sustain Pedal  
65 Portamento  
04 Foot Control  
05 Portamento Time  
06 Data Entry  
123 All Notes Off  
124 Omni Off  
125 Omni On  
07 Channel Volume  
08 Balance  
126 Mono On (Poly Off)  
127 Poly On (Mono Off)  
09 Controller 9  
10 Pan  
Extra RPN Messages:  
128 Pitch Bend sensitivity  
129 Fine Tune  
11 Expression  
12 Effects Controller 1  
13 Effects Controller 2  
14 Controller 14  
15 Controller 15  
16 Gen Purpose 1  
17 Gen Purpose 2  
18 Gen Purpose 3  
19 Gen Purpose 4  
20 Controller 20  
21 Controller 21  
22 Controller 22  
23 Controller 23  
24 Controller 24  
25 Controller 25  
26 Controller 26  
27 Controller 27  
28 Controller 28  
29 Controller 29  
30 Controller 30  
31 Controller 31  
32 Bank Select LSB  
33 Modulation LSB  
34 Breath Control LSB  
35 Controller 35  
36 Foot Control LSB  
37 Portamento Time LSB  
38 Data Entry LSB  
39 Channel Volume LSB  
130 Coarse Tune  
131 Channel Pressure  
99 NRPN MSB  
100 RPN LSB  
101 RPN MSB  
102 Controller 102  
103 Controller 103  
104 Controller 104  
105 Controller 105  
106 Controller 106  
107 Controller 107  
108 Controller 108  
109 Controller 109  
110 Controller 110  
111 Controller 111  
112 Controller 112  
113 Controller 113  
114 Controller 114  
115 Controller 115  
116 Controller 116  
117 Controller 117  
118 Controller 118  
119 Controller 119  
66 Sostenuto  
67 Soft Pedal  
68 Legato Pedal  
69 Hold 2  
70 Sound Variation  
71 Resonance  
72 Release Time  
73 Attack Time  
74 Cut-off Frequency  
75 Controller 75  
76 Controller 76  
77 Controller 77  
78 Controller 78  
79 Controller 79  
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Appendix D - Additional RPN Messages  
You may have noticed that although we have stated there are 128 MIDI controller messages (0 – 127), Appendix C shows 132  
assignable controller messages  This is because messages 128 – 131 are a different type of MIDI message, defined in the MIDI  
Specification as RPN messages  M-Audio has created four messages that are sent like MIDI CC’s, but actually transmit a series of  
RPN messages  This makes sending these complex multi-part messages as easy as sending a MIDI CC message  You can assign  
these to the controls on your KeyStudio keyboard in exactly the same way as any other MIDI controller message  The RPN messages  
control the following:  
Controller  
Number  
128  
MIDI Message  
Use  
Pitch Bend Sensitivity  
Fine Tune  
Alters the range of a pitch bend message  
129  
Adjusts the tuning of your sound module or synthesizer in small steps  
Adjusts the tuning of your sound module or synthesizer in large steps  
Adds a vibrato effect  
130  
Coarse Tune  
131  
Monophonic Aftertouch*  
*Monophonic aftertouch is not an RPN message. However, it is an additional effect message defined in the General MIDI  
specification and this is why we have included it in Appendix D.  
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Technical Specifications  
22  
44.1 kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated  
Mic Inputs  
Input Impedance  
Maximum Input Level at minimum gain  
SNR  
4 4k Ohms  
-2 2 dBu (0 6 Vrms), balanced  
-96 dB, A-weighted  
Dynamic Range  
96 dB, A-weighted  
THD+N  
0 004 % (-88 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0 5 dB  
41 dB  
Frequency Response  
Available Pre-amp Gain  
Instrument Input  
Input Impedance  
Maximum Input Level at minimum gain  
SNR  
1MOhm unbalanced  
+12 dBV (4 Vrms)  
-94 dB, A-weighted  
Dynamic Range  
94 dB, A-weighted  
THD+N  
0 00782 % (-82 1 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0 6 dB  
40 dB  
Frequency Response  
Available Pre-amp Gain  
Aux Inputs  
Input Impedance  
Maximum Input Level  
SNR  
10K Ohm unbalanced  
+2 dBV unbalanced  
-96 dB, A-weighted  
Dynamic Range  
THD+N  
96 dB, A-weighted  
< 0 005 % (-86 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0 5 dB  
Frequency Response  
Line Outputs  
Output Impedance  
Maximum Output Level  
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk  
SNR  
240 Ohm unbalanced  
+1 8 dBV (1 2 Vrms)  
< -88 dB @ 1 kHz  
-103 dB, A-weighted  
Dynamic Range  
THD+N  
95 dB, A-weighted  
0 00391 % (-88 2 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0 1 dB  
Frequency Response  
Headphone Outputs  
Maximum Output  
-2 dBV (0 8 Vrms) into 32 ohms @ < 0 05% THD+N  
18 2 mW into 32 ohms @ < 0 05% THD+N  
32 to 600 ohms  
Working Range  
Frequency Response  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 1 3 dB  
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