Worlde Orca mini 25 User manual

Worlde Orca mini 25
MIDI Controller User’s Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 WORLDE Orca mini 25 Keyboard Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.3 Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.4 Connecting to Mobile Devices ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.5 Using as a Standalone MIDI Controller ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4. Parts and Their Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Trigger pads ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Knobs ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.4 Pitch and Modulation touch strips ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.5 OLED Display .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.6 Program change /+/-button ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.7 MENU/ Transpose button .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.8 SHIFT button ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.9 Arp button .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.10 Fixed Chord button .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.11 ▶ Playback button ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.12 ● Record button ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.13 > Navigation button .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.14 Stop/solo/mute/Enter button ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.15 Full sized USB connector ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.16 Sustain Pedal Jack .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.17 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out port ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Basic MIDI Control From Your Orca mini 25 ........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 MIDI Control Messages ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Programming the Controls on Your Orca mini 25 .............................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Control assignment ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.4 Assignable Knobs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.5 Assignable Pads ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.6 Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.7 Other controls .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
6. Using The Orca mini 25 With Your DAW ............................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Using your Orca mini 25 with Ableton Live ...................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Orca mini 25 Working with other Sequencer ................................................................................................................................... 21
7. Appendices ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Appendix A-ASSIGNABLE CONTROLLER PARAMETER LIST ........................................................................................................... 21
Appendix B- Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements ................................................................................................................ 23
Appendix C-Note Value and The Corresponding Numerical Number ................................................................................................... 24
Appendix D- General MIDI Instruments-Program Change Numbers .................................................................................................... 25
Appendix E - General MIDI Drums-Note assignments .......................................................................................................................... 26
8. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

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Packing list：Orca mini 25*1
USB cable*1
User manuals*1
MIDI to 3.5 audio cable*1
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WORLDE Orca mini 25 USB MIDI controller. Orca mini 25 is a high quality, feature-packed controller which
includes all the essentials to start making music.To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.
Your Orca mini 25 midi controller will not make any sound unless it is connected to a computer or other external MIDI gear. This is
because the Orca mini 25 sends MIDI data when you play it and does not produce sound on its own. Instead, it is used to control a
virtual instrument on your computer or a MIDI sound module to generate sounds.
In order to use the functions of this product, you’ll need to make settings in the application you’re using. Make settings as described in
the owner’s manual for your application.
Orca mini 25 integrates perfectly with DAWs (such as Ableton Live, Bitwig and so on) for both production and performance. You can
navigate and control Live’s Session View, play and record clips, adjust effects and much more without ever looking at your computer.
Orca mini 25’s pads bring your Ableton Session to your fingertips in full RGB colour, so you know exactly which clips you’re launching.
Also, you can make Orca mini 25 the perfect controller for your studio under common mode, where you can customise knobs and pads
using the MENU button.
Orca mini 25 also has a standard 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out jack for connecting to your hardware synths and drum machines. This means you
can use many of the Orca mini 25’s functions without a computer.
2. Features
 16 high quality velocity & pressure sensitive performance pads with RGB backlit, can be assigned easily as pads, MIDI notes.
 25 velocity sensitive mini-keys, with 3 velocity curve and one constant velocity.
 8 Assignable rotary knobs, each can be edited by user.
 Brilliant OLED display for immediate parameter setting.
 2 touch sensors of dynamic pitch bend and modulation touch strips.
 Standard sustain pedal jack, compatible with switch pedal.
 Fixed Chord mode.
 Play and record transport control buttons.
 Powerful and creative Arpeggiator for generating ideas quickly.
 Custom modes for user-defined mappings of knobs and pads.
 USB interface, adaptable to USB 2.0(FULL SPEED).
 Connect to your hardware with a standard 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out jack.
 Power supplied by USB.
 Compatible with Win XP/7/8/10/Vista and Mac OSX.
 Drive free and hot-plug supported.
 Ableton Live integration – Launch clips and scenes, control Live’s mixer, play instruments and Drum Racks, capture MIDI, and more.
 Integration with other DAWs (Apple Logic Pro X, Propellerhead’s Reason, etc.).

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3. Getting Started
3.1 WORLDE Orca mini 25 Keyboard Overview
3.1.1 Top Panel Overview
3.1.2 Rear Panel Overview
Control Definitions：
1. Keyboard
2. Trigger Pads(with RGB backlit)
3. Knobs
4. Pitch/Mod Touch strips
5. OLED DISPLAY
6. Program change/ +/- button
7. MENU/ Transpose button
8. SHIFT button
9. Arp button
10. Fixed Chord button
11. ▶Playback button
12. ● Record button
13. > Navigation button
14. Stop/solo/mute/Enter button
15. USB 2.0 port
16. Sustain pedal
17. Standard 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out jack
18. Kensington Security Slot

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3.2 Setup
If you intend to connect your Orca mini 25 keyboard to a computer, please read sections 3.2 to 3.4 first. If you only intend to use your
Orca mini 25 keyboard to control a sound module or synthesizer using the external MIDI OUT you should skip to section 3.5.
3.2.1 Minimum System Requirements
If you are using your Orca mini 25 with a computer, the following minimum system requirements apply:
Windows Mac OS
i3 1.2GHz or higher Macintosh i3*1.2GHz/P4*1.2GHz or higher
(CPU requirement may be higher for laptops) (CPU requirement may be higher for laptops)
1G RAM OS X 10.3.9 with 1G RAM,
DirectX 9.0b or higher OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 1G RAM
Windows XP (SP2) or higher *G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.
(Windows 98, Me, NT or 2000 not supported)
WORLDE suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
USB hubs are not supported. WORLDE suggests that you connect directly to one of your computer’s built in USB ports.
3.2.2 Using The Orca mini 25 With Your Software
When installed, the Orca mini 25 appears as a simple MIDI device with one input port and one output port. You should select the listed
USB MIDI Controller input port as the MIDI input device in your software. Once this is set, your software should be able to receive notes
and controller data from the Orca mini 25.
The port name is defined as WORLDE when connecting to USB port.
It will appear as WORLDE in the Device Manager.
3.3 Connecting to a Computer
Orca mini 25 is bus-powered, so it turns on as soon as you connect it to your computer with a USB cable.
3.4 Connecting to Mobile Devices
3.4.1 iOS
To operate your Orca mini 25 with an iOS device, use Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with a separate 2.4A Lighting charger.
3.4.2 Android
To operate the Orca mini 25 with an Android device we’d like to recommend a USB OTG to USB adapter.

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3.5 Using as a Standalone MIDI Controller
The 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out port can be used to connect the Orca mini 25 to a hardware sequencer, an external synthesizer or sound
module. 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out to MIDI IN adaptor is not included.
If you want to use the 3.5mm TRS MIDI output on the Orca mini 25 without a computer, you can power the unit with a standard USB power
supply (5V DC, minimum 500mA).
4. Parts and Their Functions
4.1 Keyboard
When you play the keyboard, MIDI note messages are sent. These messages are read by your computer software or external MIDI gear
and used to generate sound accordingly. The sound played by the keyboard is from your computer software or external MIDI gear. With
the MENU and +/- button it’s possible to adjust the keyboard velocity curve, octave, transpose, channel, program change etc. More details
can be found in section 5.
4.2 Trigger pads
The 16 RGB Pads can transmit MIDI note messages. With the MENU and +/- button it’s possible to adjust the pad velocity curve, midi note
number, RGB color of the pad backlight etc. More details can be found in section 5.
4.3 Knobs
The 8 knobs can transmit control change messages. It can be assigned to control any editable parameter on the selected device. More
details can be found in section 5.
4.4 Pitch and Modulation touch strips
Pitch bend and modulation are activated by pressing the touch strips. If you touch the Pitch bend strip at its center and move your finger
forward or backward it will alter the pitch of the played sound.
Similarly, moving your finger along the Modulation strip alters the modulation amount of the played sound.
4.5 OLED Display
OLED display is for immediate parameter setting.
4.6 Program change /+/-button
Press Program change button to adjust the voice of current channel. It only works when connected with Ableton Live.
Press +/- buttons to input the value for the selected controller, it’s used with the MENU button. Initial setting is for Octave adjustment.
4.7 MENU/ Transpose button
Press MENU button to select the following functions of Orca mini 25:Octave, Velocity curve, Pad velocity, Store all parameters, Recall all
parameters, MIDI channel, Program change, Control assign, Transpose, Pad color R, Pad color G, Pad color B, Reset all.
Press transpose button to change the Pitch up/down by semi-tone.
4.8 SHIFT button
Press Shift and other buttons at the same time to access secondary functions.
Shift is used to select the pads which are great for triggering clips in Ableton Live’s Session View and playing drums. Holding Shift button
lights up the top row of pads, with the current pad mode lit the brightest. You can then switch between the 2 pad modes:
Session: For triggering clips and navigating Live’s Session View.
Drum: For playing drums with the velocity-sensitive pads.

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4.9 Arp button
Press the Arp button to activate the Arpeggiator of the Orca mini 25.
4.10 Fixed Chord button
While holding the Fixed Chord button, press and release the keys that you wish to be part of the stored ‘fixed’ chord. It only works when
connected with Ableton Live.
4.11 ▶ Playback button
This button controls your DAW’s playback.
4.12 ● Record button
The Record button starts the recording process in your DAW.
4.13 > Navigation button
Press shift and the navigation button for prompt navigation selection in Ableton Live. It only works when connected with Ableton Live.
4.14 Stop/solo/mute/Enter button
Stop/solo/mute: Press this button to switch the functionality of the bottom 8 pads. It only works when connected with Ableton Live.
Enter: Use ENTER button to confirm the data in general MIDI control mode. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.
and the OLED will display the current parameters of the Orca mini 25.
4.15 Full sized USB connector
Connect the WORLDE Orca mini 25 to your computer with a USB cable via this port.
4.16 Sustain Pedal Jack
The footswitch jack functions as sustain pedal interface.
Note: the default setting for footswitch jack is open meaning that pressing the pedal will function as sustain. If it’s without sustain function
when pressed, it means that the pedal polarity is opposite, so it needs to adjust the polarity by moving the pedal polarity switch to the other
end.
4.17 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out port
The 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out port can be used to connect the Orca mini 25 to a hardware sequencer, an external synthesizer or sound
module. 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out to MIDI IN adaptor is not included.
5. Basic MIDI Control From Your Orca mini 25
5.1 MIDI Control Messages
There are 135 MIDI controller messages that are used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters in your software or on your external
MIDI gear (0 to127 is the standard MIDI control parameter, 128 to 134 is the special MIDI control parameter). Examples of these
controllable parameters include volume, pan, expression, reverb, chorus and portamento.
The 8 assignable knobs and 16 assignable pads on your Orca mini 25 keyboard is able to send any of the 128 standard MIDI controller
messages to control such parameters. Please note that in order for these effects to work, the MIDI device you are sending to must be able
to receive these messages. A full list of these control messages is given in Appendix A.
For example, you may want to set the Knob1 to control the channel volume. This is done by assigning controller 7 to the Knob1 (first on
the left). Examples of other popular effects are listed in the table below. (Please consult Appendix A for the full list.)

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Effect Control
Modulation 1
Volume 7
Pan 10
Expression 11
Reverb depth 91
Chorus depth 93
There are many different types of virtual instruments available and most of these respond to MIDI controller messages, allowing you to
control a variety of parameters from your Orca mini 25 keyboard. Please review the manual that came with your software or external gear
to see what these controller numbers are.
5.2 Programming the Controls on Your Orca mini 25
When programming a physical controller on your Orca mini 25, the controller that was last used will be the first one selected for
programming. To select a different physical controller for programming, the method is: Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED
dispays “Control assign CC NUMB/Pad note”, then move the physical controller you wish to program. When control assignment mode
works, the OLED displays the following:
5.3 Control assignment
In control assignment mode the 8 assignable knobs and 16 assignable pads can be programmed to any MIDI controller messages that are
used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters in your software or on your external MIDI gear.
To select a different physical controller for programming, the method is: Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays
“Control assign CC NUMB/Pad note”, then move the physical controller you wish to program. Input the desired controller value with +/-
button and confirm the value with “Enter” button. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.The OLED displays the
following for control assignment:
5.4 Assignable Knobs
There’re 8 sliders that can be assigned as controller No. independently. Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “CC
NUMB/Pad note”, then rotate the knobs you wish to program. Input the desired controller value with +/- button and confirm the value with
“Enter” button. For example, you may want to set the Knob1 to control the channel volume. This is done by assigning controller 7 to the
Knob1 (first on the left). The operation steps is shown as below and the OLED displays the following:
(1) Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Control assign CC NUMB/Pad note”.
(2) Rotate R1 knob (first on the left).
(3) Press “+” or “-” button until the OLED displays “007”. The numbers are the controllers.
(4) Press the “Enter” button to confirm and the OLED will display “Done”. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.

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5.5 Assignable Pads
5.5.1 Pad Note Setting
There’re 16 pads that can be assigned to transmit MIDI note messages (drums, stabs, bass notes, whatever). Press the MENU button
repeatedly until the OLED dispays “CC NUMB/Pad note”, then trigger the pads you wish to program. Input the desired MIDI note
messages with +/- button and confirm the value with “Enter” button. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.For
example, you may want to set the Pad1 to transmit note message 34. This is done by assigning controller 34 to the Pad1. The operation
steps is shown as below and the OLED displays the following:
(1) Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Control assign CC NUMB/Pad note”.
(2) Trigger the Pad1.
(3) Press “+” or “-” button until the OLED displays “34”.
(4) Press the “Enter” button to confirm and the OLED will display “Done”. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.
5.6 Advanced Settings
5.6.1 Keyboard Velocity Curve
Every time you press a key, a MIDI note message is sent with a velocity value between 0 and the maximum; this value specifies how hard
you pressed the key. Since different people have different playing styles, your Orca mini 25 offers 3 different velocity curves and 1 one
constant velocity as shown below. The default is the first one. You should experiment with the different velocity curves to seek the curve
that best suits your playing style.
Keyboard Velocity Curves
To change the keyboard velocity curve:
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Velocity curve” to start the function of selecting keyboard velocity curve. When
this function is valid, the OLED displays the “Velocity curve” and the Number of current velocity curve. It can be adjusted by +/- button and
confirmed by Enter button. The initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1～4. The operation steps is shown as below and the OLED displays the
following:
(1) Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Velocity curve”.
(2) Press “+” or “-” button to adjust the keyboard velocity curve, the OLED will display the current selected velocity curve.
(3) Press the “Enter” button to confirm and the OLED will display “Done”. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.

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5.6.2 Pad Velocity
The Pad Curve setting is used to set the response curve of all 16 pads. It is not possible to set the response curve of the pads
independently.
Your Orca mini 25 offers 3 different pad velocity curves and 1 one constant velocity as shown below. The 3rd one is the constant velocity
with the value 127.
Pad Velocity Curves
To change the pad velocity curve:
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Pad curve” to start the function of selecting pad velocity curve. When this
function is valid, the OLED displays the “Pad velocity” and the Number of current pad velocity curve. It can be adjusted by +/- button and
confirmed by Enter button. The initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1～4. The operation steps is shown as below and the OLED displays the
following:
(1) Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Pad Velocity”.
(2) Press “+” or “-” button to adjust the pad velocity curve, the OLED will display the current selected velocity curve.
(3) Press the “Enter” button to confirm and the OLED will display “Done”. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.
5.6.3 Pad Pressure Control
Using the pressure control, the pads give you a different type of performance option on your Orca mini 25. You can control parameters on
your software in a way that would not be possible on a standard dial or slider. The pressure pads can be used to make some very
interesting effects.
As we’ve seen above, each pad can be assigned an individual MIDI controller number. As you apply more and more pressure to the pad,
the value of the controller you are sending will increase, until the maximum value is reached. On release, the pad will return to the
minimum value.
5.6.4 OCTAVE+/ OCTAVE-
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Octave” to start the function of Octave. This function allows the keyboard to
change the Pitch up/down by octave. When this function is valid, the OLED displays the “Octave” and the value of current transposition. It
can be adjusted by +/- button. The initial value is 0, adjusting scale is -4～4. The operation steps is shown as below and the OLED
displays the following:
(1) Press the MENU button repeatedly until the OLED dispays “Octave”.
(2) Press “+” or “- ” button to adjust the keyboard octave, the OLED will display the current octave. Holding the “Enter” button for 2 seconds
to exit the edit mode.