ICON iKey Pro User manual

N1630
User manual
37-note velocity-sensitive synth-
action USB MIDI controller keyboard.

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Contents
Introduction
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Installing iMap Software for MAC OS X
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Installing iMap Software for Windows
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Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
What's in the package?
Features
Front Panel Layout
Side Panel Layout
Getting Started
Connecting your iKey Pro controller
Controller features and settings
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iMap iKey Pro software panel
Firmware upgrade
Restore the factory default settings
Specifications
Services
Vel. Curve
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the ICON USB MIDI controller. We sincerely trust this
product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete
satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the , as well
as a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup
and use, and full specifications.
You'll also find a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to fill it out and mail it
so that you can receive online technical support at: www.icon-global.com. And so
we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in the
future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the
original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing,
the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your will operate without any
trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in the
space provided below for future reference.
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What's in the package?
iKey Pro USB MIDI controller keyboard x 1
Software CD x 1
Quick Start Guide
USB2.0 Cable
1394USB1USB2
Make Connections
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QuickStart Guide for Mac & Windows
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Unpack
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Note: Launch the iMap software
and choose the device whose settings
you wish to adjust. After you have
adjusted the settings, upload it to your
i-series controller with the "Send Data"
button.
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Setup the MIDI functions
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with iMap software
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Insert the CD into your CD-Rom,
an installation CD icon appears in
desktop; click the icon to start the
install wizard
Turn on your Mac
MAC Turn on your computer
PC
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Install iMap software
Note: please do not connect your
i-series controller at this stage.
Make Connections
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Note: please do not connect your
i-series controller at this stage.
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Install iMap software
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Note: Launch the iMap software and
choose the device whose settings you
wish to adjust. After you have adjusted
the settings, upload it to your i-series
controller with the "Send Data" button.
Note: Connect the USB cable which is
provided from your Mac's USB port
to your i-series controller's USB port
(B-Type).
Note: Connect the USB cable which is
provided from your PC's USB port to
your i-series controller's USB port
(B-Type).
Setup the MIDI functions
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with iMap software
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Quick Start Guide USB2.0 Cable
Software CD
iKey Pro
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Features
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Extremely compact and designed to match the MacBook Pro
37-note velocity-sensitive synth- action keyboard
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AirLight 3D effector built in with encoder knob to control different functions
LED display
Modulation touchpad
Pitch touchpad
Octave up/down
Transpose button
Midi output jack
Sustain pedal TRS connector
Multi velocity curves available for selection
Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
and Mac OS X
USB bus-powered
Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software.
2 x guitar metal straplocks are included
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iMap software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions.
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Front Panel Layout
37-note key switches
37-note velocity-sensitive synth- action key switch
1-segment LED Display
Shows the control values for different functions.
Modulation touchpad
Touchpad to adjust the modulation effect. It returns to default, “0” when released.
Pitch touchpad
Touchpad to adjust the pitch bend. It returns to default, “0” when released.
Octave buttons
Raise or lower the pitches played on your keyboard.
Transpose buttons
Raise or lower the pitches (by less than an octave) played on your keyboard.
(Tip: While pressing and holding the “Transpose” button, press a keyswitch (within
an octave range from the original c1 position) to change the c1 to that particular
switch.)
C1 Reset (Trans + Oct>)
Press the “Trans” and “Oct>” buttons together to reset c1 to its original position.
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AirLight 3D effector
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Wave your palm above the AirLight (no more than 9cm away) to create an
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effect. The iMap software allows the CC value for the 10 effects (layers) of
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the AirLight to be set
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Note: As AirLight is an infra-red device, its performance will affect by sunlight or
spot lights. Try to avoid light that affects its performance.
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AirLight effect selector
Rotate the knob to switch between the 10 effectors (layers).
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Side Panel Layout
USB port (B-Type)
Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software.
Also provides power to your iKey Pro.
MIDI Out & Sustain pedal cable connector
Connect the supplied “Midi out & sustain pedal” cable to this USB port.
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Getting Started
Connecting your iKey Pro keyboard system
Connect the iKey Pro to your Mac/PC via the USB port.
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB
cable. Connect the cable's small jack end to the iKey Pro. Your Mac/PC should
automatically “see” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.
Assign the MIDI messages to iKey Pro
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Refer to page.8 for “Assign the MIDI messages with “iMap ” software”
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Learning how to effectively and creatively use the functions on your iKey Pro is
simple.
Controller features and settings
Modulation touchpad
The modulation touchpad is used to control the modulation effect. Slide your
finger over the touchpad with an up/down motion to produce a modulation
effect. The “0” value effect is located at the bottom of the touchpad and will
always return to “0” when released.
Pitch touchpad
The pitch touchpad is used to control Pitch Bend effect. Slide your finger over
the touchpad with an up/down motion to produce a pitch bend effect. The “0”
value effect is located at the centre of the touchpad and will always return to
centre when released.
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These touchpads are both programmable and assignable by the iMap software.
For instance, you may want to control L/R panning with one of the touchpads.
To assign this kind of function, look at the MIDI CC implementation chart. Find
the function you want, in this instance Pan, which is MIDI CC 10. Then open your
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“iMap ” software with iKey Pro connected and assign the touchpad to MIDI CC
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value to “10” using the pull-down menu. For more details of how to use “iMap ”
software, please refer to P.xx.
Any linear CC can be assigned and programmed for the touchpad with a similar
procedure.
Tips: “The touchpad can be used for lots of non-audio mixing functions. If you want
to get 'spontaneously artistic' with your mixing, assign a control like pan, reverb, or
a VST plug-in effect, to the touchpad and EXPRESS yourself!”
Changing octaves with Octave buttons
Pressing either of these buttons will adjust the octave for your keyboard. Press
the left button to lower the octave of pitches triggered from the keyboard and
the right button to raise the octave. Select 0 if you want the keyboard to play
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unshifted. You may set your default octave value as you wish with “iMap ” software.
Changing transpose with Transpose button
While pressing and holding the transpose button, press a switch within an octave
range from the original c1 position to change the c1 to the selected switch.
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Installing iMap Software for MAC OS X
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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software to Mac OS X
Tips: By “drag and drop” the “iKey Pro iMap” icon into the “Applications” folder, you
could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac's desktop.
1Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iKey Pro iMap” icon.
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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software.
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After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation screen
should appear as shown in diagram 1;
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click "iMap ".
(Note: If the installation screen not
appear automatically go to the CD
folder and double click on "Setup")
installation
Turn on your PC.
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Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click
"Next"
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Installing iMap Software for Windows
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4Choose Install Location
Choose your preferred install
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location for iMap or use the
default location and click "Next"
5Select shortcut
Select the start menu folder in
which you would like to create
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the iMap shortcut. Then click
"Next"
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6Create a shortcut on your desktop
Please untick the box if you do
not want to place a shortcut icon
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on your desktop for iMap ,
otherwise click "Next"
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iMap started to install
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The iMap installation has now
started, wait for it to finish. Then
click "Finish"
8Installation finished
Click "Finish" to complete the
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iMap software installation.
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