Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo User manual

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WHERE TO DOWNLOAD EVERYTHING ..........................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 1  QUNEO HARDWARE..................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Connecting the QuNeo .......................................................................................................................................................7
1.2 KMI MIDI Expander............................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Understanding the QuNeo .................................................................................................................................................8
QuNeo Button Types........................................................................................................................................................8
Source Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................8
Banks................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 The Mode Button ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Selecting Presets.............................................................................................................................................................10
Entering CoMA Mode....................................................................................................................................................10
1.5 CoMA Mode (Controller Mapping Assistant)..................................................................................................................10
Mapping Pads in CoMA Mode.....................................................................................................................................10
Mapping Sliders in CoMA Mode.................................................................................................................................. 11
Mapping Rotaries in CoMA Mode................................................................................................................................ 11
Mapping Buttons in CoMA Mode ................................................................................................................................. 11
1.6 LED Behavior..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Local LED Control........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Remote LED Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2  QUNEO EDITOR SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................................14
2.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Installing the Software ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Updating the Firmware .....................................................................................................................................................14
2.4 Main Window Overview ..................................................................................................................................................15
2.5 Preset Management..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.6 Menu Bar .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
File Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Edit Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................16
Drum Styles Menu..........................................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Menu.............................................................................................................................................................16
2.7 QuNeo MIDI Thru.............................................................................................................................................................16
Editing Pads....................................................................................................................................................................18

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Pads - Basic Tab.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Pads - Advanced Tab.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Pads - LEDs Tab...................................................................................................................................................20
Editing Sliders...............................................................................................................................................................20
Sliders - Basic Tab ..............................................................................................................................................20
Sliders - Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Sliders - LEDs Tab ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Editing Rotaries ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Rotaries - Basic Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Rotaries - Advanced Tab .................................................................................................................................... 22
Rotaries - LEDs Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Editing Transport Buttons.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Transport Buttons - Basic Tab.............................................................................................................................. 23
Transport Buttons - LEDs Tab............................................................................................................................... 24
Editing Left/Right Buttons............................................................................................................................................. 24
Left/Right Buttons - Basic Tab ............................................................................................................................ 24
Left/Right Buttons - LEDs Tab ............................................................................................................................. 25
Editing Up/Down Buttons............................................................................................................................................25
Up/Down Buttons - Basic Tab............................................................................................................................ 25
Up/Down Buttons - LEDs Tab............................................................................................................................. 26
Editing Rhombus Button................................................................................................................................................26
Rhombus Button - Basic Tab ...............................................................................................................................26
Rhombus Button - LEDs Tab ................................................................................................................................ 27
APPENDIX A: QUNEO 2.0 FACTORY PRESETS:........................................................................................................................... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................45

Getting Started

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WelCoMe
QuNeo is a 3D multi-touch pad controller. QuNeo is a different species of pad controller for electronic
musicians, DJs, VJs and DIY hackers. While it covers all of the functionality of other pad controllers, QuNeo
adds the power of touch recognition in multiple dimensions.
Each of the 27 pads, sliders, and rotary sensors are pressure, velocity, and location sensitive. The 17 buttons
also respond to pressure and velocity. The 16 square pads provide 128 levels of velocity response, X-Y
location, and continuous pressure for each pad. Each rotary sensor measures direction, pressure and location.
In this manual you will nd detailed information to help answer all of your questions about QuNeo hardware
and software.
QuesTioNs? feedbaCk? CoNTaCT us!
Any questions or feedback that may come up regarding QuNeo or its software can be directed to us here:
• Technical Support: https://support.keithmcmillen.com
• General Questions: [e-mail]
Where TodoWNload everyThiNG
All QuNeo software can be downloaded on the KMI website: keithmcmillen.com/downloads

QuNeo Hardware

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ChapTer 1 - QuNeo hardWare
QuNeo is a class compliant USB device that does not require a driver or software to function. This chapter
is a guide to connecting your QuNeo to hardware or software, and an overview of the QuNeo’s buttons and
control sources.
1.1 CoNNeCTiNG The QuNeo
Connecting QuNeo to a computer:
To connect QuNeo to a computer, use the included USB cable to connect the QuNeo USB port to a
computer USB port. QuNeo will receive power from the computer.
Connecting QuNeo to an iPad:
To connect QuNeo to an iPad, you will need the iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold by Apple). Attach the
camera connector to the iPad and then use a USB cable to connect the QuNeo USB port to the camera
connector. It is recommended that you supply power to the QuNeo and iPad by either plugging the
Camera Connection Kit to a power supply, or by using a KMI USB Y-cable.
Connecting QuNeo to MIDI hardware with MIDI Expander:
To connect QuNeo to a hardware MIDI device via our MIDI Expander (sold separately):
1. Use a USB A-to-Mini cable to connect the QuNeo to the USB “Expand” port on the MIDI Expander.
2. Connect the MIDI Out on the Expander to the MIDI In on a synth or other MIDI device.
3. Connect the power supply to the MIDI Expander USB “Power” port.
For more information about Using the QuNeo with the MIDI Expander, please refer to this next section:
1.2 kMi Midi expaNder
The KMI MIDI Expander is an optional accessory which enables use of QuNeo with hardware MIDI devices.
Plug MIDI devices into the MIDI Out port and QuNeo will send MIDI data through a regular 5 pin MIDI
cable.
Connecting QuNeo to MIDI hardware with MIDI Expander:
To use QuNeo with the KMI MIDI Expander follow these steps:
1. Connect a QuNeo to the KMI MIDI Expander (see Connecting QuNeo for instructions).
2. Put QuNeo into MIDI Expander mode by simultaneously holding down the “Mode” button and the
bottom right Down Arrow (as shown in the image below). The QuNeo LEDs will swipe left to right,
MIDI Expander
POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND
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indicating that you have successfully put QuNeo into MIDI Expander mode.
3. Plug MIDI devices into the MIDI Expander. The QuNeo will now send MIDI messages through the MIDI
Expander.
Note: It is necessary to put QuNeo into MIDI Expander mode every time it is connected to a MIDI Expander.
1.3 uNdersTaNdiNG The QuNeo
There are many useful types of sensors that can be found on the QuNeo. Each QuNeo button can send out
multiple sources at once for several different MIDI messages at the same time.
QuNeo buTToN Types
Pads - Pads work differently depending on whether they are in Drum Mode or Grid Mode. They can
also be set up to have banks.
• In Drum Mode, Pad sources include Note, Pressure, X-Axis, and Y-Axis.
• In Grid Mode, Note and Pressure sources are available in the corner of each pad (if enabled
within the given preset). X-axis, Y-axis and Location are not available in Grid Mode.
Horizontal and Vertical Sliders - Horizontal and Vertical Sliders use Note, Pressure, and Location
sources. They can also be set up to have banks.
Long Slider - The Long Slider uses Note, Pressure, Location, and Width sources. The Long Slider can
also be set up to have banks.
Rotaries - Rotaries use Note, Pressure, Location, and Direction. Location and Direction may not be
enabled simultaneously. The Rotaries can also be set up to have banks. See the Banks chapter for
more information.
Transport Buttons - There are 3 buttons intended for transport control: the diamond button for record,
the square button for stop, and the triangle for play. Transport Buttons use Note and Pressure.
Left/Right and Up/Down Buttons - While bank switching is disabled, Left/Right and Up/Down Buttons
use Note and Pressure sources. The Left/Right and Up/Down arrow buttons can be used either as bank
switches, or as programmable MIDI buttons.
Rhombus Button - While bank switching is disabled, the Rhombus button uses Note and Pressure.
The Rhombus button can be used either as a bank switch, or a programmable MIDI button.
sourCe defiNiTioNs
Note - Tapping on the sensor causes 1 note to output along with a velocity value relative to how hard it
is hit. Velocity sensitivity can be turned off if unwanted.
Pressure - Pressing on the sensor will cause the pressure CC# value to output from low to high (soft to
hard).
X-Axis (Pads only) - Moving a nger from side to side across the surface of a pad will cause the X-Axis
CC# value to output from low to high (left to right).
Y-Axis (Pads only) - Moving a nger up and down across the surface of a pad will cause the Y-Axis CC#
value to output going from low to high (bottom to top).

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Tip: It is possible to set the X and Y Axis to either latch where you left it or return to a value. When an X or Y Return value
is set the X or Y Axis CC values will always go back to that number when the pad is released. The Factory Preset Guides
provide details about which presets have x or y set to latch and which use a return value.
Location (Pads only) - Pressing down and moving a nger along a slider or rotary will cause the
location CC# value to output going from low to high (left to right or bottom to top).
Tip: The Location source on the Rotaries use a variation of Pass Thru Mode. “Pass Thru Mode” is normally when MIDI
will not be sent until you pass through the value the rotary was left at. Our Pass Thru Width parameter sets a range of
pass through values. Example: If Pass Thru Width is set to 10 and the slider was left at 40, you would have to press
somewhere between 30 and 50 to output location data. If it set to 127, you can hit anywhere on the slider or rotary. The
Factory Preset Guides detail what the Pass Thru Width is for each preset.
Width (Long Slider Only) - Pressing with two ngers on the Long Slider sends a width CC# value that
represents the distance between the two ngers. The wider the gap between ngers, the higher the
value. When the second nger leaves the slider, the width will not change again until the second nger
returns to the slider.
Direction - Moving a nger around a rotary will cause the direction CC# value to output. If nger
movement is clockwise, the CC# will repetitively send out a 1. If nger movement is counterclockwise,
the CC# will repetitively send out a 127. The faster a nger is moved, the faster the repeated value will
output.
baNks
Banks can be used for the Pad Notes, Sliders, and Rotaries. If banks are enabled for the Sliders or
Rotaries, a different note, pressure CC#, or location CC# can be assigned for each bank so that each
slider or rotary can control 4 different things. These banks can be selected using the Left/Right Buttons,
the Up/Down Buttons, or the Rhombus Button.
Pads can be set to different notes per bank. This is accomplished by setting transposition intervals for
the notes in each bank. The Pad banks will not affect the CCs of the other sources (X, Y, Pressure, etc.).
The note banks can be selected using either the Up/Down Buttons or the Rhombus Button.
Left/Right arrow buttons control their neighboring Horizontal Slider banks. The images below show
how the Left/Right Button LEDs indicate which bank the Horizontal Sliders are in:
When the Vertical Slider banks are used, the banks are controlled using the nearest Up/Down Button
pair. The Long Slider banks are controlled using the Up/Down Button pair on the right side of the Long
Slider. The images below show how the Up/Down Button LEDs indicate which bank is active:

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In our presets, when the Rotary banks are used, the banks are controlled using the Rhombus Button. The
images below show how the Rhombus Button LEDs indicate which bank is active:
Using the QuNeo Editor, the bank controls for the Pad notes, Vertical Sliders, the Long Slider, and the
Rotaries can be chosen. Both Up/Down Button Pairs and the Rhombus Button can be assigned to one of
these sensors if editing presets in the Editor. See the QuNeo Editor chapter for more information about
editing presets.
1.4 The Mode buTToN
The Mode button is a small circular button in the upper left corner of the QuNeo. Use the Mode button to
select presets and enter CoMA mode (the Controller Mapping Assistant).
seleCTiNG preseTs
When QuNeo is plugged in it will automatically load the last preset used.
The QuNeo pads are numbered 1-16, starting with the bottom left-most pad.
Follow these steps to select a preset:
1. Tap the Mode button to enter Preset Selection mode. The Mode button
will ash blue and the pad for the current preset will be illuminated red.
2. Press a pad to load the corresponding preset. The selected pad will
briey blink green and QuNeo will exit Preset mode.
Tapping the Mode button again without selecting a preset will exit Preset
Selection mode.
eNTeriNG CoMa Mode
Putting your QuNeo in “CoMA Mode” is helpful when you want to map QuNeo control sources to software
with auto MIDI mapping.
To enter CoMA Mode, hold down on the Mode Button for 1 second until all the LEDs ash.
1.5 CoMa Mode (CoNTroller MappiNG assisTaNT)
Many DAWs and performance software tools, like Ableton Live and Apple Logic, have MIDI Mapping
modes assist in mapping MIDI Notes and CCs to software destinations. Since the QuNeo can have
multiple data sources for one control, it is helpful to use the Controller Mapping Assistant (CoMA). CoMA
mode allows for quick mapping of a pad’s multiple data sources by sending them one at a time, so as not
to overload and confuse the software MIDI map function.
MappiNG pads iN CoMa Mode
Mapping pads is different depending on if the pad in Drum Mode or Grid Mode.