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M-AUDIO Pro Tools KeyStudio Setup Guide

1. when beginning the installation The following instructions will indicate when you should connect the device to your computer 1 Install the M Audio USB Micro drivers by doing one of the following e If you have Internet access download the latest USB Micro drivers from the Support gt Drivers page at www m audio com This is highly recommended as it provides you with the newest drivers available Once you have saved the installer to your computer double click the file to start the installation process Or e If you do not have Internet access and are installing drivers from the included disc the computer will automatically display the interactive install screen when the disk is PRO TOOLS S inserted If your computer fails to launch this es aap oe application you can manually start it by clicking on Start gt My Computer gt Pro Tools M Powered Essential DVD and then double clicking Setup exe Next click Install USB Micro Driver If you are using Windows Vista My Computer will be labeled Computer in this step Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide 2 Follow the driver installer s on screen instructions At various points in this installation pro cess you may be notified that the driver being installed has not passed Windows Logo Test ing or asked whether the program you wish to run is a trusted application Click Continue Anyway Windows XP or Install Windows Vista to proceed with the in
2. suggestions regarding our documentation e mail us at publications m audio com ESD and Fast Transient may cause the unit to temporarily malfunction Switch off and on again to restore normal operation KeyStudio USB Micro Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR STUDIO 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 2009 Avid Technology Inc All rights reserved Product features specifications system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice Avid M Audio Pro Tools KeyStudio and USB Micro are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology Inc All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners M AUDIO Apart ot Aviel www m audio com M AUDIO 5795 Martin Road Irwindale CA 91706 USA TECHNICAL SUPPORT Visit the M Audio Online Support Center at www m audio com support PRODUCT INFORMATION For company and product information visit us on the web at www m audio com
3. M AUDIO Pro Kole KeyStudio Setup Guide Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Pro Tools KeyStudio Pro Tools KeyStudio turns your PC or Mac into a complete recording and music production environment by combining a veloc ity sensitive 49 key keyboard a high performance low latency USB audio interface and Pro Tools M Powered Essential music production software in one package Pro Tools is the industry standard platform in music production software and used in top recording facilities around the world No matter if you are an established professional who wants to take Pro Tools on the road or if this is your first recording system we recommend you spend a few minutes reviewing this guide to ensure proper setup What s in the Box Your Pro Tools KeyStudio bundle contains the following items v v v v v v M Audio KeyStudio USB keyboard M Audio USB Micro audio interface USB cable Pro Tools M Powered Essential DVD Pro Tools M Powered Essential Quick Setup This Setup Guide If any of the above listed items are missing please contact the retailer where you purchased the product KeyStudio Keyboard Features vv v v v v v v v 49 key velocity sensitive keyboard Pitch Bend wheel Modulation wheel MIDI re assignable Volume slider MIDI re assignable Octave up down buttons MIDI re assignable Edit Mode button for advanced functions and
4. ered Essential Installation Window XP and Vista Insert the Pro Tools M Powered Essential DVD into your computer The computer will automati cally display the interactive install screen Click the on screen link to install Pro Tools M Powered Essential then follow the on screen instructions If the splash screen doesn t appear after inserting the installer DVD locate and double click Setup exe Then click the on screen link Macintosh Insert the Pro Tools M Powered Essential DVD into your computer Locate and double click Install Pro Tools MP Essential mpkg on the installer DVD then follow the on screen instruc tions Connections KeyStudio Keyboard Connect your KeyStudio keyboard to an available USB port on your com puter and switch the unit on Optional Connect a sustain pedal not included to the sustain pedal jack on the rear panel of your KeyStudio keyboard sustain pedal USB Micro Audio Interface Once the drivers are installed you ll need to connect your equipment microphones instruments speakers headphones etc to M Audio USB Micro The diagrams on the right illustrate how everything should be con nected Connect a microphone instrument electric guitar or bass or line level source synthe sizer CD player DJ mixer etc to the 1 8 input of M Audio USB Micro Connect your headphones or p
5. ler buffer sizes result in lower latency but may not function well with slower systems The default buffer size setting of 256 samples may adequately serve your purposes but if you wish to you can experiment with lower settings If you experience stuttering or crackling in your audio playback or while recording try using a larger buffer size NOTE This setting cannot be modified while a recording application is running About Tab This tab provides links to driver updates knowledge base articles technical support contact information as well as information on your hardware and current driver software versions You can also find version numbers of the installed M Audio USB Micro software components here This information may be helpful should you ever need to call for technical support Additional Information and Support The complete User Guide for the M Audio KeyStudio keyboard can be found on the included disc Documentation for Pro Tools M Powered Essential software can be accessed via the applica tion s Help menu Additional installation and setup instructions can also be found in the included Pro Tools M Powered Essential Quick Setup Before Updating Your Mac or Windows System Please check the M Audio driver download page at www m audio com drivers for the availability of an updated driver before you decide to install Microsoft or Apple operating system updates Before new M Audio device drivers are released they are te
6. n CD oF Mappy disk invert now 7 Once the Wizard has completed click Finish If you are presented with another Found New Hardware Wizard dialog repeat steps 5 7 5 Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide Installation Instructions for Mac OS X PLEASE NOTE Make sure M Audio USB Micro is not connected to your computer when beginning the installation The following instructions will indicate when you should connect the interface to your computer 1 Install the USB Micro drivers by doing one of the following e If you have Internet access download the latest USB Micro drivers from the Support gt Drivers page at www m audio com This is highly recommended as it provides you with the newest drivers available The downloaded file should automatically mount and display its contents If this file does not automatically mount after it has finished downloading click on the file from the downloads stack in the dock to display its contents Next double click the installer application Or e If you do not have Internet access and are installing drivers from the included disc a DVD ROM icon will appear on your desktop once the disc is inserted into your computer Double click this icon to view the contents of the disc In the Drivers folder double click the driver installer dmg file for USB Micro 2 Follow the driver installer s on screen instructions hinin During installation Mac OS X will ask you to enter your user
7. 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 Aam owner ask the owner or your Administrator for this Canai OK information na Installer requires that you type your password 3 When the installer has completed click Restart Your computer will reboot automatically 4 After your computer has finished starting up connect USB Micro to an available USB port on your computer USB Micro is now installed and ready to be used M Audio KeyStudio Keyboard Installation Use the provided USB cable to connect KeyStudio to an available USB port on your computer The USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also transmits MIDI data to your computer Make sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the on 1 position The KeyStudio keyboard is now ready to be used no additional installation steps are required Windows users who are planning to use the keyboard with more than one applica tion at the same time or simultaneously use other class compliant USB devices with audio capabilities must install the latest KeyStudio driver found on the M Audio website www m audio com For instructions on installation and advanced KeyStudio keyboard features please see the KeyStudio User Guide on the included DVD Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide Pro Tools M Pow
8. owered speakers to the 1 8 output optional computer i USB a m m l2 00 keyboard electric CD player synthesizer microphone guitar 9 OO computer connect either f headphones speakers 7 Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide Software Configuration The included Pro Tools M Powered Essential software automatically selects and configures M Audio USB Micro and KeyStudio for audio and MIDI recording If you are planning to use a 3rd party recording software you will need to select M Audio USB Micro as the audio input and output device and KeyStudio as the MIDI input device for the software and its tracks Please refer to the documentation for your recording software for more information on audio and MIDI device configuration M Audio USB Micro Control Panel The USB Micro Control Panel lets you adjust input gain monitor mix levels output volume and on Windows systems also the buffer size latency e Windows XP Vista users A small M Audio logo will be placed in the system tray generally located at the bottom of your Windows desktop Double click this icon to open the Control Panel e Mac OS X users The USB Micro Control Panel can be found in System Preferences under Other The USB Micro Control Panel is divided into separate pages each accessible by clicking on the corresponding tab Levels Tab Input Gain This slider controls the level coming from the inpu
9. programming Sustain foot pedal input no driver installation needed simply connect and power on bus powered through USB USB Micro Audio Interface Features vv v v v Low latency performance through ASIO CoreAudio driver architecture 1 8 mono stereo input for instruments microphones and line level devices 1 8 stereo output for headphones or powered monitors Bus powered through USB Qualified audio interface for Pro Tools M Powered and M Powered Essential 3 Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide Installation Overview It is important that installation and setup take place in the following sequence all of these steps are explained in detail later in this Setup Guide 1 Install the M Audio USB Micro drivers 2 Connect M Audio USB Micro 3 Connect M Audio KeyStudio USB 4 Install the Pro Tools M Powered Essential software or configure your 3rd party recording software M Audio USB Micro Installation Although USB Micro may function with your computer even if the M Audio drivers have not been installed to ensure full functionality including the Software Control Panel you must install the M Audio drivers before connecting USB Micro to your computer Also note that the USB Micro driver software must be installed and USB Micro connected in order for Pro Tools M Powered Essential to function Installation instructions for Windows XP and Vista PLEASE NOTE Make sure M Audio USB Micro is not connected to your computer
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11. sted for use with operating system versions that are available at that time When updates for an operating system are released all M Audio device drivers have to be re tested and possibly updated to ensure proper operation M Audio recommends refraining from installing operating system updates until a driver has been posted to the M Audio website for that specific operating system The M Audio website www m audio com contains the latest drivers and program updates as well as useful links to news stories FAQs and techni cal support We recommend checking this site regularly to ensure you have the latest drivers and most up to date information about your M Audio products 9 Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide Warranty Warranty Terms M Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original registered user Visit www m audio com warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product Warranty Registration Immediately registering your new M Audio product entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available Register online at www m audio com register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance to win M Audio giveaways Documentation Feedback At M Audio we are always looking for ways to improve our documentation If you have com ments corrections or
12. t Settings below the center line will work well with line level devices such as electronic keyboards or CD players as well as with instruments like electric guitars or basses Settings above this line will work for most handheld and PC desk microphones dynamic and electret microphones Monitor Mix This slider controls the level of signal from the input jack that is sent directly back to the output jack of USB Micro This monitoring method is called Hardware Monitoring and allows you to listen to your input signal before any software audio processing takes place and thereby prevents undesirable delays common when monitoring your input signal through your software Adjust this slider until you have achieved the desired balance between input and play back levels Output Volume This slider sets the output level of USB Micro M Audio Micro Properties x Levels Latency About Input Gain Monitor Mix Output Volume Pro Tools KeyStudio Set Up Guide 8 Latency Tab Windows XP Vista only When recording to your computer you will experience a short delay between the time you cre ate a sound and the time you hear it in your headphones or monitors This is due to the time it takes for your input signal to pass through your audio software and appear at the outputs and is referred to as Latency Using the slider on this tab you can control the amount of latency signal delay you experience by changing the buffer size Smal

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