ALLEN & HEATH XONE:K1 User manual

Allen & Heath 1 XONE:K1 User Guide
USER GUIDE
Publication AP9694_2

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Limited OneYear Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the
original owner.
To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this
equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide
before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the
defective unit to ALLEN & HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as
soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following
conditions
Conditions Of Warranty
The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions in this User Guide.
The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or
accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User
Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN & HEATH.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by
ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent.
This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN &
HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase.
Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage.
In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN &
HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply.
Xone:K1 complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives
2004/108/EC and the European Low
Voltage directives 2006/95/EC.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen & Heath could
void the compliance of the product and therefore the users authority to operate it.
XONE:K1 User Guide AP9694 Issue 2
Copyright © 2015 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.xone.co.uk

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CONTENTS
Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:K1 software
controller. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit
please spare a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the controls and
setup procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information
please refer to the additional information available on our website, or
contact our product support team.
To register your Xone product please visit www.allen-heath.co.uk and, in
the ’Support’ option, follow the ‘Register a Product’ link.
Warranty............................................. 2
Packed Items....................................... 4
Product Overview............................. 5
Connecting Xone:K1 Mac/PC......... 6
MIDI Controls.................................... 8
Rear Panel Connectors .................... 9
Application Examples........................ 10
MIDI Setup.......................................... 12
MIDI Implementation........................ 13
MIDI Note Implementation............. 15
Specifications & Registration Card. 16

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PACKED ITEMS
Type A-B USB Lead
To connect the Xone:K1 to your computer.
Xone:K1 Software Controller
RJ45 patch lead for connecting to other
X:LINK enabled products

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The XONE:K1 is a software controller designed to work with all DAW applications that implement
MIDI. As a DJ, producer or music enthusiast the XONE:K1 compact controller will expand your
creativity.
The main features of the Xone:K1 are:
 52 hardware controls
 Back lit switches with individually accessible three - colour LED illumination
 USB Bus Powered
 X:LINK
 Light plastic base with steel front panel
 Flat board construction but still employing A&H ‘nutted pots’ construction principle

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CONNECTING XONE:K1(MAC)
OS X
The XONE:K1 is class compliant on a Mac (does not require a driver) and connects as a MIDI de-
vice.
1. Load “Audio / MIDI Setup” by browsing to: Applica-
tions > Utilities > Audio/MIDI Setup. Open Audio/
MIDI Setup.
2. Select: Window > Show MIDI Window and confirm
“XONE:K1” is listed.
Connect the XONE:K1 to your computer using the supplied type A-B USB Lead.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC)
Drivers
Whilst the XONE:K1 is class compliant on a PC and connects as a MIDI device, in order to utilize
multiple Xone:K1 devices via the USB connection and in more than one application at a time, you are
required to install a dedicated Windows Driver.
The Windows Driver can be downloaded from
our website:
www.allen-heath.com/xonek1drivers
When the driver has downloaded, extract to a
folder and click on the setup file to start instal-
lation.
Click Next to continue.
Connect the XONE:K1 to your computer using the supplied type A-B USB Lead.

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DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC)
Connect the Xone:K1 via USB to the computer. Choose your install location, and select Install.
Installation will now start. Do Not unplug your
Xone:K1 device.
Once installation is complete, select Next.
Select Finish to complete the installation. Load “Device Manager” by clicking Start > Con-
trol Panel > System > Device Manager.
In the device list expand “Sound, video and game
controllers” and confirm “XONE:K1” is listed.

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MIDI CONTROLS
1
3
Rotary Encoders
Turning an encoder produces MIDI CC
(continuous controller) messages with a
unique controller number in two’s
compliment binary encoding (this is
relevant to certain DAW applications).
These encoders feature a built in
momentary push switch. Pressing down
on the encoder knob activates the switch
and sends a “Note On” MIDI message,
releasing the switch sends a corresponding
“Note Off” message.
1
Switch Matrix
The switch matrix consists of 16 back-lit
three-colour switches.
5
Pot Switches
Each rotary potentiometer has a switch
with three-colour illumination below it.
3
2
4
5
Linear Faders
Moving a linear fader will send a MIDI
message with a unique CC number and a
control value from 0 (bottom) to 127
(top).
4
Rotary Potentiometers
T h e s e c o n t r o l s a r e s t a n d a r d
potentiometers with end stops. Turning a
pot from left to right will send MIDI
messages with a unique CC number and a
control value from 0 to 127.
2
The default MIDI Channel for the K1 is Channel 15. To change the MIDI Channel see Page 12.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
1 2 3
1
2
X:LINK In Socket
RJ45 socket for proprietary connection to another X:LINK enabled Xone device.
USB Connector
Socket for connecting the Xone:K1 to the PC/Mac.
3
X:LINK Out Socket
RJ45 socket for proprietary connection to another X:LINK enabled Xone device.
About X:LINK
X:LINK is a proprietary interface protocol to enable Allen & Heath controllers to be easily connected to
other X:LINK enabled products.
Do not connect any X:LINK enabled device to any Ethernet enabled devices.

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APPLICATION EXAMPLES