Samson Carbon 49 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Copyright 2012 - Samson Technologies
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Samson Technologies
45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com
Apple, Mac, Mac OS, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
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is used under license.
Native Instruments, NI and Komplete Elements are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Native Instruments GmbH.

Important Safety Information
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated“dangerous volt-
age”within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar
new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION !
NE PAS OUVRIR !
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RE-
CEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND
FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION
Any changes or modications to the construction of this device which are not express-
ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the following
standards:
EN55022-2006
EN55024:1998/+A1:2001/+A2:2003
EN55013:2001/+A1:2003/+A3:2006
EN61000-3-2:2006
EN61000-3-3:1995/+A1:2001/+A2:2003

Important Safety Information
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 manufac-
turer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms, or when unused for long periods
of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Service is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no
object lled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
14. Caution-to prevent electrical shock, match wide blade plug wide slot fully insert.
15. Please keep a good ventilation environment around the entire unit.
16. Always unplug cables by gripping the plug rmly, not by pulling on the cable.

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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carbon 49 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Panel Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Edit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MIDI Note Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Carbon 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Samson Carbon 49, 49-key USB keyboard controller! The
Carbon 49 can easily integrate with your Windows or Mac digital production worksta-
tion. The keyboard can also be powered directly by an Apple iPad (using the Apple
iPad Camera Connection Kit, not included), and can be used to control many iOS MIDI
apps, like GarageBand. The Carbon 49 features a 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weight-
ed keyboard, an assignable fader, a data knob, pitch bend and modulation wheels, and
a 3-digit LED display.
The Carbon 49 is the perfect addition to your DAW or controlling virtual instrument
software. To get you started making music immediately, we have included Native
Instruments Komplete Elements, which contains over 1000 sounds and effects.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Carbon 49
keyboard controller, as well as a guided tour of its control panel, and instructions for
setup and use. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed. Please don’t forget to fill it
out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support, and so that we can
send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below, for future
reference.
Serial number: ____________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
With proper care and maintenance, your Carbon 49 will operate trouble-free for many
years. Should your keyboard ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) num-
ber must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the
unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for
an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials
and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Carbon 49 was purchased
outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and
service information. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for
information about our full product line.

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Carbon 49 Features
System Components
Minimum System Requirements
The Samson Carbon 49 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the
nest detail. Here are some of its main features:
• 49-key, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted, keyboard
• Assignable Data encoder and Volume fader
• Pitch Bend and assignable Modulation wheels
• 3-digit, 7-segment LED display which provides real-time feedback
• Dedicated Octave up/down buttons
• Transpose up/down buttons, assignable to Program and MIDI Channel up/down
• Edit key for adjusting up to 14 MIDI and control parameters
• Sustain Pedal Input
• USB connection for power and MIDI
• 5-pin MIDI Out to connect to standard external MIDI devices
• Integrated iPad stand
• Includes Native Instruments Komplete Elements software
• Samson Carbon 49 USB Keyboard
• USB Cable
• Two iPad rubber shoe adaptors
• Native Instruments Komplete Elements installation DVD
• Carbon 49 Owner’s Manual
Windows (PC)
• Windows XP/Vista/Win7
• 800MHz or higher, 256MB RAM or larger, USB port
Mac OS
• Mac OS X 10.4.9 or higher
• 733MHz or higher, 512MB RAM or larger, USB port
Apple iPad
• iOS v4.2 or higher
We recommend that you also check the minimum system requirements for the soft-
ware you are using with your Carbon 49, as they may be greater than the above.

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Carbon 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
1. Display - 3 x 7-segment LED display shows controller data in real-time in Perfor-
mance mode, and the adjustable parameters in Edit mode
2. VOLUME Fader - This fader is preset from the factory to send MIDI volume (CC #7)
messages. The VOLUME fader can be assigned to control dierent MIDI parameters
in Edit Mode (see p.14 for more information).
3. DATA Knob - This endless rotary encoder is preset from the factory to send MIDI
pan (CC #10) messages. The DATA knob can be assigned to control dierent MIDI
parameters in Edit Mode (see p.14 for more information).
4. EDIT Button - Press this button to enter Edit Mode. In Edit Mode, you can adjust
the keyboard’s parameters (see p.14 for more information).
5. iPad Holder - Place an Apple iPad horizontally in this slot. Use the included rubber
shoes to securely hold your iPad in place (see p.11 for more information).
6. OCTAVE +/– Buttons - Press the OCTAVE buttons to shift the octave of the key-
board up or down up to four octaves, to extend the range of the keyboard. Each
time you press the OCTAVE button, the range of the keyboard shifts up or down 12
notes.
7. TRANSPOSE +/– Buttons - Press the TRANSPOSE buttons to shift the range of the
keyboard up or down up to 12 semitones (half-steps). The TRANSPOSE buttons
can also be assigned to send MIDI Program and MIDI Channel messages (see p.14
for more information).
8. PITCH BEND Wheel - Use this wheel to raise or lower the pitch of notes played on
the keyboard.
9. MODULATION Wheel - This wheel is usually used to add modulation (CC #1) to
the sound being played. The MODULATION wheel can be assigned to send dier-
ent MIDI parameters in Edit Mode (see p.14 for more information).
10. Function Keys - In Edit Mode, the rst 25 keys of the keyboard are assigned to
functions and numerical digits 0–9 (see p.14 for more information).

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Rear Panel Controls and Functions
1. POWER Switch - Slide this switch to turn the keyboard on and o.
2. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB con-
nection on a computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard, as well as to
send and receive MIDI data.
3. MIDI OUT - Use a 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the Carbon 49 to an external MIDI
device.
4. SUSTAIN Pedal Input - Connect a ¼”sustain or expression pedal to this input. This
input is preset from the factory to send MIDI sustain (CC #64) messages. The SUS-
TAIN pedal input can be assigned to send dierent MIDI parameters in Edit Mode
(see p.14 for more information).