F. A. Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

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An Overview of the Questions

Question 1:
Can the device set a split-point so that it can be used as master on the PC?

Question 2:
Is the keyboard velocity-sensitive? Does it support aftertouch?

Question 3:
Do the keyboards have to use the USB port?

Question 4:
What power supply options exist??

Question 5:
Which operating systems are supported?

Question 6:
What accesories come with the MIDI Master USB?

Question 7:
What functions does MIDI-Out support while using the keyboard in USB mode?

Question 8:
Does the keyboard have it´s own sampler?

Question 9:
What software is included in the bundle?

Question 10:
Can controller data and program change requests be implemented?

Question 11:
Can a sustain pedal be connected?

Question 1:
Can the device set a split-point so that it can be used as master on the PC?

Answer 1:
No, unfortunately not. Generally this is achieved using the sequencer software (rather than hardware).

y

Question 2:
Is the keyboard velocity-sensitive? Does it support aftertouch?

Answer 2:
The keyboard has a comprehensive velocity-sensitivity function with 13 different curves. Aftertouch is not supported.

y

Question 3:
Do the keyboards have to use the USB port?

Answer 3:
No, the keyboards can of course be connected using the traditional MIDI port.

y

Question 4:
What power supply options exist??

Answer 4:
In USB mode the keyboard is powered by the PC over the USB port. In MIDI mode an optional power supply (9 VDC) is required.

y

Question 5:
Which operating systems are supported?

Answer 5:
Special USB-MIDI drivers exist for:

Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 98SE
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Macintosh OS9 and Macintosh OS10

y

Question 6:
What accesories come with the MIDI Master USB?

Answer 6:
A 3 Meter USB cable, a product CD and a user manual in 6 languages.

y

Question 7:
What functions does MIDI-Out support while using the keyboard in USB mode?

Answer 7:
In USB mode the MIDI-Out can be used as an additional port to communicate with music software. This allows for the integration of external samplers via MIDI.

y

Question 8:
Does the keyboard have it´s own sampler?

Answer 8:
No, it is a pure controller keyboard designed to trigger external samplers (also software samplers).

y

Question 9:
What software is included in the bundle?

Answer 9:
Emagic Logic Fun, MIDI/audio Sequencer
Steinberg WaveLab Lite 2.0, audio editing software
Feurio, audio CD mastering software
Musicmatch Jukebox, Media player/recorder

y

Question 10:
Can controller data and program change requests be implemented?

Answer 10:
Yes, there are 10 memory slots available for defining and sending program change requests. Additionally, the modulation wheel and the slider can be programmed with controller commands.

y

Question 11:
Can a sustain pedal be connected?

Answer 11:
Yes, a 6,3mm jack awaits your command :-)

y

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