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Product Type DJ Controller/Mixer
Model KEY-288+
Brand Omnitronic
Dimensions (W x D x H) 480 mm x 300 mm x 100 mm
Weight 5.0 kg
Power Supply 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 15 W
Number of Channels 4
Built-in Effects Yes (reverb, delay, filter, flanger)
USB Audio Interface 2-in/4-out, 24-bit/96 kHz
Microphone Input 1x XLR/TRS combo, +48V phantom power
Headphone Output 1x 1/4" TRS, dedicated cue
Main Output 1x XLR (balanced), 1x RCA (unbalanced)
Crossfader Alps, replaceable
Display 2.8" TFT color screen
MIDI Control USB-MIDI, assignable
Software Included Compatible with Serato DJ Lite, Virtual DJ
Cleaning and Maintenance Use dry, lint-free cloth; avoid solvents
Safety Precautions Do not expose to moisture or heat; use only included power adapter
Spare Parts and Repairability Replaceable faders, knobs, and power supply; contact Omnitronic support

Frequently Asked Questions - KEY-288+ Omnitronic

How do I connect the KEY-288+ to my computer?
Connect the unit via USB to your computer. Install the drivers if prompted. The device will appear as an audio interface. For DJ software, select 'Omnitronic KEY-288+' as the audio device.
Can I use the KEY-288+ with Serato DJ?
Yes, the KEY-288+ is compatible with Serato DJ Lite. For full Serato DJ Pro support, you may need a paid license. Ensure your software version is up-to-date.
What is the power consumption of the unit?
The power consumption is 15 W. Use only the supplied power adapter (100-240 V AC).
How do I clean the mixer?
Unplug the unit. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use any liquids or abrasive cleaners. For faders, compressed air can be used.
My crossfader is scratchy, what can I do?
The crossfader is replaceable. You can order a replacement from Omnitronic. For temporary improvement, use fader lube spray specifically designed for DJ equipment.
How do I assign MIDI controls?
The KEY-288+ supports MIDI over USB. In your DJ software, enable MIDI learn mode, then move the knob or fader you wish to assign. The software will recognize the control.
Can I use the device without a computer?
Yes, as a standalone mixer. Connect your audio sources (CDJs, turntables) to the line inputs, and microphones to the mic input. Use the master output to speakers.
What is the maximum output level?
The balanced XLR output provides a maximum level of +20 dBu. The unbalanced RCA output is +10 dBu. Adjust the master volume to avoid clipping.
Is the unit compatible with 48V phantom power microphones?
Yes, the microphone input has switchable +48V phantom power. Turn it on only for condenser microphones.
How do I update the firmware?
Firmware updates are available from the Omnitronic website. Download the update file, connect the unit to your computer via USB, and run the updater tool while following the on-screen instructions.

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USER MANUAL KEY-288+ Omnitronic

KEY-288+

MIDI CONTROLLER

Bedienungsanleitung

User Manual

Inhalt

1 Einführung 2

natural_image Black MIDI controller with various keyboard keys and control knobs, labeled with numbers 16–19 (no readable text beyond labels)
natural_image Illustration of a MIDI controller connected to a laptop (no text or symbols present)

5.2 Mobile Geräte

5.3 Android-Geräte

natural_image Illustration of a Kiko keyboard connected to an audio workstation via a power cord (no text or symbols visible)

8.1.1 Session-Modus

8.1.4 Stop, Solo, Mute

natural_image Four purple square buttons labeled 5, 6, 7, and 8, each with a glowing pink glow (no additional text or symbols)

1 Introduction 25
1.1 Product features 25
1.2 Package contents 25
2 Safety Instructions 26
3 Protecting the Environment ..... 26
4 Operating Elements and Connections 27
5 Making the Connections ..... 28
6 Parts and Their Functions ..... 29
7 Basic MIDI Control 30
7.1 MIDI control messages 30
7.2 Programming controls 30
7.3 Control assignment 30
7.4 Assignable Knobs 31
7.5 Assignable sliders 31
7.6 Pad ▶ote setting.... 32
7.7 Keyboard Velocity curve 32
7.8 Pad velocity 33
7.9 Octave +/- 33
7.10 •ranspose 34
7.11 Program change.... 34
7.12 MIDI channel 34
7.13 Select the backlit RGB color of the 8 pads .... 35
7.14 Other settings 36
8 Use with a DAW 37
8.1 Using Ableton Live 37
8.2 Working with other sequencers ..... 46
9 Technical Specifications .... 47
10 Appendix 47

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D00144782, version 1.0, publ. 29/11/2022

1 Introduction

Welcome to Omnitronic! •hank you for choosing one of our products.

- his user manual will show you how to install and operate the controller. Users of this product are recommended to carefully read all warnings in this manual and on the unit in order to protect yourself and others from damage.

Please save this document for future needs and pass it on to further owners.

1.1 Product features

  • USB MIDI keyboard for creative music production with PC and Mac or DJ sets
  • Super portable format fits laptop bags or backpacks
  • Works with virtually any audio software
  • 25 velocity-sensitive mini keyboard keys, with 3 velocity curves and one constant velocity
  • 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads can send note, MIDI CC or program change
    • 4 freely assignable rotary controls
    • 4 freely assignable faders
  • 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 pedals
  • Fixed Chord mode
  • 1 Value dial (Enter button: push to enter)
  • Play and record transport control buttons
  • Powerful and creative Arpeggiator for generating ideas quickly
  • Custom modes for user-defined mappings of knobs, sliders and pads
  • Connect to your hardware with a standard 3.5mm ●RS MIDI Out jack
  • Compatible with iOS by using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
  • Ableton Live integration - Launch clips and scenes, play instruments and Drum Racks, capture MIDI, and more
  • Integration with other DAWs (Apple Logic Pro X, Propellerhead's Reason etc.)

1.2 Package contents

  • KEY-288+
  • USB cable
  • MIDI cable

2 Safety Instructions

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  • Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the product. •hey contain important information for the correct use of your product. Please keep them for future reference.
  • the KEY-288+ is a handy MIDI controller for music software on PC and Mac. It is powered via the computer's USB port, eliminating the need for a cumbersome power adapter.
  • Only use the product according to the instructions given herein, to avoid accidental injury or damage.
  • We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use or non-compliance with these operating instructions. In such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and void.
  • Unauthorized rebuilds or modifications of the product are not permitted for reasons of safety and render the warranty invalid.
  • •his product is intended for indoor use only. Protect it from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapors and solvents. •he recommended temperature range is -5 to +45 °C.
  • Cleaning of the product is limited to the surface. Make sure that moisture does not come into contact with any areas of the terminal connections or voltage control parts. Only wipe off the product with a dry, lint-free cloth. Before cleaning, disconnect the product from the mains.
  • If this product is no longer working properly or is visibly damaged, take it out of operation and consult your local dealer. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself.
  • Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental falls, even from a low height.
  • •his product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly.

3 Protecting the Environment

Disposal of old equipment

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When to be definitively put out of operation, take the product to a local recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of as household waste. Contact your retailer or local authorities for more information. Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

4 Operating Elements and Connections
OMNITRONIC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Amp Tempo Swing Cats MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX Session Drust Device Fixed Ficed Chord Cap/Life MIDR Stop SOLD NOTE Pitch Mod MEN0 SHIFT Up/Down/Playe Chord Rare 1/4 1/5 1/16 1/32 Octave 1 2 3 4 Rhythm Leach On/Cift D: AMN - Swind OFF/ONION

No.Element No. Element
1Keyboard 10 Arp button
2Modulation strips 11 Fixed Chord button
3OLED display 12▶Playback button
4Value dial 13(push = Enter)• Record button
14> Scene Launch button
5MENU button 15 Stop/Solo/Mute/Enter button
6SHIFT button 16 USB port
7Knobs 17 Sustain Pedal jack
8Sliders 18 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out port
9Trigger pads with RBG illumination 19 Kensington security lock

5 Making the Connections

5.1 Computer

- he controller is bus-powered, so it turns on as soon as you connect it to your computer with a USB cable.

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Computer - 1

natural_image Illustration of a MIDI controller connected to a laptop via cable (no text or symbols)

5.2 Mobile devices

- o operate the controller with an iOS device, use Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with a separate 2.4A Lightning charger.

Diagram showing iOS audio workstation connected to a mobile phone via network connection

5.3 Android devices

- o operate the controller with an Android device we'd like to recommend a USB O•G to USB adapter.

Android

5.4 Use as a stand-alone MIDI Controller

- he 3.5mm ●RS MIDI Out port can be used to connect the controller to a hardware sequencer, an external synthesizer or sound module. A 3.5mm ●RS MIDI Out to MIDI DI▶ adaptor is included. If you want to use the 3.5mm ●RS MIDI output on the controller without a computer, you can power the unit with standard USB power.

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Use as a stand-alone MIDI Controller - 1

natural_image Illustration of a Kiko keyboard connected to an audio workstation via a power cord (no text or symbols visible)

6 Parts and Their Functions

Element Function
KeyboardWhen 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 button and value dial it's possible to adjust the keyboard velocity curve, octave, transpose, channel, program change etc. More details can be found in chapter 7.
Trigger padsThe 8 RGB pads can transmit MIDI note messages. With the MENU button and value dial 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 chapter 7.
KnobsThe 4 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 chapter 7.
SlidersThe 4 sliders can transmit control change messages. It can be assigned to control any editable parameter on the selected device. More details can be found in chapter 7.
Pitch and Modulation touch stripsPitch 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.
OLED displayThe display is for immediate parameter setting.
Value dial (push = enter)This dial is used for incrementing and decrementing presets, parameter values and settings. This dial also functions as an ENTER button when it is pressed down. Holding the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. Then if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.
MENU buttonPress MENU to select the following functions: 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, CC NUM/Pad note Controller value.
SHIFT buttonPress 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 lights up the top row of pads. 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.
Arp buttonPress the ARP button to activate the Arpeggiator of the controller.
Fixed Chord buttonWhile 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.
►Playback buttonThis button controls your DAW's playback.
• Record buttonThe Record button starts the recording process in your DAW.
> Scene Launch buttonPressing SHIFT and the Scene Launch button (>) launches scenes in Ableton Live. This means that all of the clips in a row can start together. It only works when connected with Ableton Live.
Stop/Solo/Mute buttonStop/solo/mute: Press this button to switch the functionality of the bottom 8 pads. It only works when connected with Ableton Live.
USB portConnect the controller to your computer with a USB cable via this port.
Sustain Pedal jackThe 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.
MIDI outputThe 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out port can be used to connect the controller to a hardware sequencer, an external synthesizer or sound module. 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out to MIDI DIN adaptor is included.

7 Basic MIDI Control

7.1 MIDI control messages

- here are 135 MIDI controller messages that are used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters in your software or on your external MIDI gear (0 to 127 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. - he 8 assignable knobs/sliders and 8 assignable pads on your controller are 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 the Appendix from page 47.

For example, you may want to set Knob1 to control the channel volume. ●his is done by assigning controller 7 to Knob1 (first on the left). Examples of other popular effects are listed in the table below. (Please consult the Appendix from page 47 for the full list.)

Effect Control
Modulation 1
Volume 7
Pan10
Expression 11
Reverb depth91
Chorus depth93

- here 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 controller. Please review the manual that came with your software or external gear to see what these controller numbers are.

7.2 Programming controls

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When programming a physical controller, the controller that was last used will be the first one selected for programming. ●o select a different physical controller for programming, the method is: Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads “Control assign CC ▶UMB/Pad note”, then move the physical controller you wish to program. When control assignment mode works, the display is shown on the left.

7.3 Control assignment

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Control assignment - 1

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In control assignment mode the 8 assignable knobs/sliders and 8 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. ●o select a different physical controller for programming, the method is: Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Control assign CC ▶UMB/Pad note", then move the physical controller you wish to program. Input the desired controller value with the value dial and confirm the value with the "Enter" button. Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode. ●he display is as shown on the left.

7.4 Assignable Knobs

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Control assay EC NUMBER/Pad note"] --> B["Control assay EC number 042 Base"]
    C["Enter"] --> D["③"]
    D --> E["④"]
    E --> F["②"]
    F --> G["MIN MAX MIN MAX"]
    H["MENU"] --> I["1"]
    I --> J["SHIFT"]

- here are 4 knobs that can be assigned as controller ▶o. independently. Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads “CC ▶UMB/Pad note”, then rotate the knobs you wish to program. Input the desired controller value with the value dial and confirm the value with the “Enter” button.

For example, you may want to set Knob1 to control the channel volume. ●his is done by assigning controller 7 to Knob1 (first on the left). ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Control assign CC ▶UMB/Pad note".
(2) Rotate R1 knob (first on the left).
(3) Rotate the value dial until the displays reads "007". •he numbers are the controllers.
(4) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the OLED will display the current parameters of these controllers.

7.5 Assignable sliders

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Control assignment CC NUMBER/Pad note"] --> B["Control assignment CC number 0-11 Bone"]
    B --> C["Enter"]
    C --> D["SHIFT"]
    D --> E["MENU"]
    E --> F["1"]
    F --> G["2"]
    G --> H["1"]
    H --> I["2"]

- here are 4 sliders that can be assigned as controller ▶o. independently. Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads “CC ▶UMB/Pad note”, then move the sliders you wish to program. Input the desired controller value with the value dial and confirm the value with the “Enter” button.

For example, you may want to set Slider F1 to control the expression control. ●his is done by assigning controller 11 to F1 (first on the left). ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Control assign CC ▶UMB/Pad note".
(2) Move the F1 slider (first on the left).
(3) Rotate the value dial until the displays reads "011". •he numbers are the controllers.
(4) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.6 Pad Note setting

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Pad Note setting - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Control assign CC NUMBER/Pad note"] --> B["Control assign CC number 034 none"]
    B --> C["Enter"]
    C --> D["Menu 1 SHIFT"]
    D --> E["1 2 3 4"]
    E --> F["5 6 7 8"]

- here are 8 pads that can be assigned to transmit MIDI note messages (drums, stabs, bass notes, whatever). Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "CC ▶UMB/Pad note", then trigger the pads you wish to program. Input the desired MIDI note messages with value dial and confirm the value with the "Enter" button. Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode.

For example, you may want to set Pad 1 to transmit note message 34. •his is done by assigning controller 34 to Pad 1. •he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Control assign CC ▶UMB/Pad note".
(2) ●rigger Pad 1.
(3) Rotate the value dial until the display reads "34". ●he numbers are the controllers.
(4) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.7 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 controller offers 3 different velocity curves and 1 one constant velocity as shown below. ●he 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:

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Keyboard Velocity Curves: - 1

line | X | F1 | |---|---| | 1 | 0 | | 2 | 25 | | 3 | 50 | | 4 | 75 | | 5 | 100 | | 6 | 115 | | 7 | 125 | | 8 | 130 | | 9 | 135 | | 10 | 140 | | 11 | 145 | | 12 | 150 | | 13 | 155 | | 14 | 160 |

- o change the keyboard velocity curve:

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Keyboard Velocity Curves: - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Velocity Curve 000"] --> B["Velocity Curve 002"]
    B --> C["Dose"]
    D["Enter"] --> E["MENU"]
    E --> F["SHIFT"]

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Velocity curve" to start the function of selecting keyboard velocity curve. When this function is valid, the display reads the "Velocity curve" and the ▶umber of the current velocity curve. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1\~4. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Velocity curve".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the keyboard velocity curve, the display shows the current selected velocity curve.
(3) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.8 Pad velocity

- he Pad Curve setting is used to set the response curve of all 8 pads. It is not possible to set the response curve of the pads independently. Your controller offers 3 different pad velocity curves and 1 one constant velocity as shown below. -he third one is the constant velocity with the value 127.

Pad velocity curves:
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To change the pad velocity curve:
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Pad Velocity 009"] --> B["Pad Velocity 002 Bone"]
    B --> C["Enter"]
    C --> D["NENU"]
    C --> E["SHIFT"]

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Pad curve" to start the function of selecting pad velocity curve. When this function is valid, the display shows the "Pad velocity" and the ▶umber of the current pad velocity curve. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1\~4. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Pad Velocity".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the pad velocity curve, the display reads the current selected velocity curve.
(3) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.9 Octave +/-
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Menu"] --> B["Shift"]
    B --> C["Enter"]
    C --> D["Octave +00"]

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Octave" to start the function of Octave. ●his function allows the keyboard to change the Pitch up/down by octave. When this function is valid, the display shows the "Octave" and the value of current transposition. It can be adjusted via the value dial. ●he initial value is 0, adjusting scale is -4\~4. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Octave".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the keyboard octave, the display shows the current octave. Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.10 Transpose

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Transpose +000"] --> B["Enter"]
    B --> C["MENU"]
    C --> D["SHIFT"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads “●ranspose” to start the function of ●ranspose. ●his function allows the keyboard to change the Pitch up/down by semi-tone. When this function is valid, the display shows the “●ranspose” and the value of current transpose. It can be adjusted via the value dial. ●he initial value is 0, adjusting scale is -12\~12. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "●ranspose".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the keyboard transpose, the display shows the current transpose. Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.11 Program change

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Program change 001"] --> B["Program change 004\nDose"]
    B --> C["Enter"]
    C --> D["MENU"]
    C --> E["SHIFT"]

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Program change" to start the function of Program change. Program change is for adjusting the voice of the current channel. When this function is valid, the display reads the "Program change" and the current voice number. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1\~128. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "Program change".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the keyboard program, the display shows the current keyboard program.
(3) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.12 MIDI channel

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["HIDI channel 901"] --> B["HIDI channel 004 Bone"]
    B --> C["Enter"]
    C --> D["MENU"]
    C --> E["SHIFT"]

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "MIDI channel" to start the function of Channel selection. Channel selection is for adjusting the current MIDI channel. When this function is valid, the display shows the "MIDI channel" and the current channel number. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1\~16. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the displays reads "MIDI channel".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the keyboard MIDI channel, the display shows the current MIDI channel.
(3) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.13 Select the backlit RGB color of the 8 pads

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Pad color R/G/B" to start the function of selecting the backlit color of 8 the pads. When this function is valid, the display reads the "Pad color R/G/B" and the current RGB color number. R is for red, G is for green and B is for blue. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 127, adjusting scale is 0\~255.

For example, you may want to set Pad 1 with RED color for the backlight. ●his is done by setting the Pad color R to 127, Pad color G to 0 and Pad color B to 0 to the Pad 1. ●he operation steps are shown as below and the display reads the following:

(1) ●rigger Pad 1.
(2) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Pad color R".
(3) Rotate the value dial until the display reads 127.
(4) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done".
(5) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Pad color G".
(6) Rotate the value dial until the display reads 0.
(7) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done".
(8) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Pad color B".
(9) Rotate the value dial until the display reads 0.

(10) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Select the backlit RGB color of the 8 pads - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Pad color B\n127"] --> B["Pad color B\n127\nDone"]
    B --> C["Pad color G\n127"]
    C --> D["Pad color G\n000\nDone"]
    D --> E["Pad color B\n127"]
    E --> F["Pad color B\n000\nDone"]
    F --> G["Enter"]
    G --> H["MENU 1 SHIFT"]

Reference RGB numbers for some colors:

Color R G B
White 127 127 127
Black
Red 127 0 0
Green 0 127 0
Blue 0 0 127
Cyan 0 127 127
Magenta127 0 127
Yellow127 127 0
Orange127 820

7.14 Other settings

7.14.1 Store all parameters

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Store all parameters - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Store all parameter"] --> B["Store all parameter 003 Done"]
    C["Enter"] --> D["MENU"]
    D --> E["SHIFT"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Store all parameters" to start the function of storing parameters. It stores 3 groups setup value. When this function is valid, the display reads "Store all parameter" and the current storage group number. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1\~3. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Store all parameter".
(2) Rotate the value dial to adjust the memory area and the display shows the current memory area.
(3) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.14.2 Recall all parameters

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Recall all parameters - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Recall all parameter"] --> B["Recall all parameter 001 Done"]
    C["Enter"] --> D["MENU"]
    D --> E["SHIFT"]
    style A fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
    style B fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
    style C fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
    style D fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style E fill:#fff,stroke:#000

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Recall all parameter" to start the function of recalling all parameters. When this function is valid, the display reads the "Recall all parameter" and the current storage group number. It can be adjusted via the value dial and confirmed by the Enter button. ●he initial value is 1, adjusting scale is 1\~3. ●he operating steps and the display are shown on the left.

(1) Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Recall all parameter".
(2) Rotate the value dial to select the memory area and the display shows the current memory area.
(3) Press the "Enter" button to confirm and the display shows "Done". Hold the "Enter" button for 2 seconds to exit the edit mode and return to parameter display mode. ●hen if you rotate the knobs, move the sliders or trigger the pads the display will show the current parameters of these controllers.

7.14.3 Reset

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Reset - 1

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Reset - 2

Press the ME▶U button repeatedly until the display reads "Reset all" to reset the system restoring to factory setting, sending system initial setting info at the same time. When this function is valid, the display reads "Reset all". It can be confirmed by the Enter button. ●he display is as shown on the left.

7.14.4 Sequencer remote control buttons

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Sequencer remote control buttons - 1

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Sequencer remote control buttons - 2

- here are 2 buttons used for Playback and Record control: [>>], [O]. It is common to set the 2 buttons as Sequencer remote control buttons, it needs to be working with sequencer software.

8 Use with a DAW

8.1 Using Ableton Live

With Ableton Live installed, get your controller connected to USB port on your Mac or PC using the USB cable provided and it will be automatically detected and enter Session mode. If you press the SHIF button on your controller the pads will be lighting as shown in the picture below. ●he first 2 pads of the top row are used to select pad behavior and the last pad is for selecting knob behavior.

MOLO,DE Panda: MINI II Amp | Tempo | Swing | Gain SEAN MAX SEAN MAX SEAN MAX SEAN MAX Enter MEOG SHIFT Play Mod Any Mode Up Down Up/Down Played Cloud Roll 1/4 YR 1/8 1/2 Outage 1 2 3 Rhythm > 500 500 Session Drum Device ARP Trace FIXED UNIARD Capture MIDI STOP SOLD NOTE

If your controller is not automatically detected in Ableton Live, you'll need to configure Live's Control Surface Preferences. ●his could be done in the 'Link/MIDI' Preferences menu in Ableton Live.

Windows: Options > Preferences > Link/MIDI

Mac: Live > Preferences > Link/MIDI

You need to make settings in the Link/MIDI tab as steps shown below.

1) First, select the Launchkey Mini MK3 from the Control Surface menu.
2) Second, select OM▶I●RO▶IC KEY-288+ (Windows) for Input and Output settings. Finally, match the ●rack, Sync and Remote settings.

Preferences Look Feel Audio Link MIDI File Folder Library Plug-Ins Record Warp Launch Licenses Maintenance Link Show Link Toggle Start Stop Sync Show Off MIDI Control Surface Input Output 1 Launchkey Mini M▼ KEY-288+ KEY-288+ 2 None None 3 None None None 4 None None None 5 None None None 6 None None None Takeover Mode None 3 MiDI Ports Track Sync Remote Input: Launchkey_Mini_MK3 Input On Off On Output: Launchkey_Mini_MK3 Output On Off On

8.1.1 Session Mode

Session mode is used to control Ableton Live's Session view.

Amp | Tempo | Swing | Gate MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX Bession 5 ARP Trac Enter MENU SHIFT 1 2 3 4

Session View is a grid that consists of clips, tracks and scenes.

1 Acid Mattdow Shaker-102pp Two One Two 2 Acid Mattdow Snaker-870pp Techps-130pp Track Clip 3 Tech House-1 Tech House-12 Techno-126pp 4 205C Scene Shuffle House Tamboerino St Audio From Ext. In 1/2 Monitor In Auto Off Audio To Master Audio From Ext. In 1/2 Monitor In Auto Off Audio To Master Audio From Ext. In 1 Monitor In Auto Off Audio To Master Audio From Ext. In 2 Monitor In Auto Off Audio To Master Sends A B Sends A B Sends A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B -Sells A B

- he controller's Session mode provides an 4x2 view of the clips in your Session View. Example of the controller's pads in Session mode:

OMNITRONIC Arp Tampo Swing Gates Session Drum Devices MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX 3 2 1 8 ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI STOP SOLO WUTE Pitch Mod Enter SHIFT MSSO 1 2 3 4 Arp Mode Up Draw Up/Dress Playout Choud Rate 1/4 1/8 1/10 1/12 Caves 1 2 3 4 Rhythm 5 6 7 Lock On/Ole

Clips are typically loops that contain MIDI notes or audio.

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Session Mode - 4

- racks represent virtual instruments or audio tracks. MIDI clips placed on instrument tracks will play back on the instrument that is assigned to that track.

D Campfire MIDI From AllIns All Channels Monitor in Auto Off Audio To Master Sendu - inf 0 12 24 36 48 60 B S

Scenes are rows of clips. Launching a scene will launch all clips in that row. •his means that you can arrange clips into horizontal

▶ Tabla-130bpm ▶ Tabla and Dolai ▶ Slow Hop-80bp ▶

In Session mode, the pads represent the grid of clips found inside the colored rectangle in Ableton Live's Session View.

1 MIDI2 MIDI3 Audio4 AudioMaster
1
2
3
4
5
1-MIDI 16
7
8

Any changes you make to clip position or color within Ableton Live will be represented in the Session mode of the controller. Unlit (dark) pads indicate empty clip slots.

OMNITRONIC Am Tempo Swings Gate Session Drum Device 5 3 7 8 ARP Track Fixed ChroD Capture MIDI STOP SOLD NOTE ABS Mode Up Driver Up/Owner Played Cloud Rate 1/4 1/10 1/15 1/32 Octave 1 2 3 4 Rhythm Leach Out/Off

You can navigate around Session View by holding SHIF● and pressing the 4 buttons with arrows as their secondary functions: >, S●OP SOLO MU●E, ARP, and FIXED CHORD.

SHIFT 1 2 3 4 ARP Track FIXED CROBE > STOP SLOM MUTE Captains MID1

More specifically, you can move the currently selected grid of clips (inside Ableton Live's colored rectangle) up or down by holding SHIF• and pressing the following buttons:

SBFT 1 2 3 4 ARP Track Fixed CHORD > STOP SCIO WTE Capture MSCI

SHIF● + Scene Launch (>) : ●his moves the grid of clips up one row.

SBFT 1 2 3 4 APP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MICE STOP SOLD MUTE

SHIF● + S●OP, SOLO, MU●E: ●his moves the grid of clips down one row.

SHIFT ARP Track FIXED CHORD

Holding SHIF● and pressing ARP (left) or FIXED CHORD (right) will select the adjacent left or right track.

- his will automatically arm the track so it is ready to receive MIDI. Release ARP or FIXED CHORD first before releasing the SHIF button.

8.1.2 Launching Clips

Pressing pads will launch clips in the corresponding location in your Session View. Pads will pulse white to indicate that a clip is playing. Pressing the pad again will relaunch the clip, and pressing an empty pad will stop playback on that track.

Quantize 32 Quantize.agr 16T Quantize.agr 16 Quantize.agr 8T Quantize.agr 8 Quantize.agr

How fast clips stop or relaunch is set by Ableton Live's Global Quantisation chooser, located at the top of the Live screen. By default, this is set to 1 bar, but can go as fast as 1/32 notes, or as slow as 8 bars. It can also be set to '▶one' so clips react immediately.

8.1.3 Launching Scenes

Pressing the Scene Launch button (>) launches scenes in Ableton Live. ●his means that all of the clips in a row can start together.

ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI > STOP SOLO MUTE

8.1.4 Stop, Solo, Mute

While in Session mode, it is possible to switch the functionality of the bottom 4 pads so that they no longer launch clips. ●his is done with the S●OP, SOLO, MU●E button.

ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI STOP SOLO MUTE

- he Stop, Solo, Mute button toggles between four different states which affect tracks in the following ways:

Stop (purple): In this state, pressing pads will stop any clip on the corresponding track. ●he purple pads will be in blue if tracks are not

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Stop, Solo, Mute - 2

natural_image Four purple square tiles labeled 5, 6, 7, and 8 with gradient highlights (no text or symbols beyond numbers)

Solo (green): In this state, pressing the pads will solo the corresponding tracks, meaning only tracks with Solo on will be heard.

5 6 7 8

Mute (pink): In this state, pressing pads will mute the corresponding tracks.

5 6 7 8

Clips (white): the fourth press (after toggling through Stop, Solo and Mute) changes the function of bottom pads back to the default.

5 6 7 8

8.1.5 Record / Capture MIDI

ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI > STOP SOLO MUTE

Pressing this button triggers Session Record. ●his will allow you to record what you're playing to new clips as well as overdub existing ones.

SHIFT 1 2 3 4 ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI STOP SCLO NOTE

Holding SHIF● and pressing Record triggers the Capture MIDI function. ●his allows you to retrospectively capture any recently played MIDI notes in the record-armed track. ●his means that if you are not recording, but you play something that sounds great, you can use Capture MIDI to send it straight into a clip.

8.1.6 Playing and Recording Drums

ARP Tempo Swing Gate Session Drum MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX Enter SHIFT MENU 1 2 3 4 ARP Track FIXED CHORD

Drum mode transforms the controller's pads into velocity-sensitive drum pads. Hold SHIF• and press the Drum pad (2nd from the top left) to enter this mode. If a Drum Rack (an Ableton MIDI instrument) is loaded onto the selected Live track, and the controller is in Drum mode, the pads light up the color of the track. These pads will play whatever Drum Rack pads are visible on your computer screen.

Hold SHIF● and press either the > or S●OP, SOLO, MU●E buttons to scroll up/down a Drum Rack's bank of 128 pads. When using Ableton's Drum Racks, Drum mode will – apart from triggering sounds – select the associated Drum Rack pad within a Drum Rack. ●his means that on release, the last played Drum Rack pad becomes grey and Ableton Live shows the selected Drum Rack pad on the screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

808 Core Kit Conga Mid 808 Cymbal 808 Conga Hi 808 Cowbell 808 M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S Maracas 808 Tom Hi 808 Hihat Open 808 Conga Low 808 M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S Clave 808 Tom Low 808 Hihat Closed Tom Mid 808 M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S Kick 808 Rim 808 Snare 808 Clap 808 M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S M ▶ S

8.1.7 Using Ableton Live Devices

Device mode allows you to control the selected 'device' (Ableton or 3rd-party Instruments and Effects) on a Live track. Hold the SHIF button and press the Device pad (4th from top left) to use this mode.

Amp Tempc Swing Gate MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX Shift 1 2 3 4 Bession Drum Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI STOP

In this mode, knobs and sliders control the first 8 parameters of the selected device. ●his is especially useful for controlling Live's 8 'macro' knobs, available on Instrument and Effect Racks.

808 Core Kit Map DrBuss Amount 65 % DrBuss Drive 38 DrBuss Transien 24 Comp Amount 60 Low Gain Mid Gain Mid Freq Hi Gain 0.00 dB 1.77 dB 343 Hz 1.20 dB

- he above picture shows an Impulse preset called 'Percussion 1'. Here, the controller knobs and sliders control sample volumes, sample start and 'stretch', as well as delay and reverb amounts.

8.1.8 Arp

Pressing the ARP button on controller enables the Arpeggiator. After engaging Arp the controller takes your chords and creates an arpeggio – i.e. it plays each note of the chord one after another. ●he Arpeggiator will run as long as keys are held, at the rhythmic value specified by the Arp Rate.

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Arp - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["ARP Track"] --> B["FIXED CHORD"]
    B --> C["Play"]
    C --> D["Capture MIDI"]
    D --> E["STOP SOLO MUTE"]
    E --> F[">"]

Arpeggiator rotary knobs
Arp | Tempo Swing Gate MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

When you hold the ARP button the rotary knobs can transform your arpeggios.

Knob Function
Tempo●his knob speeds up or slows down your arpeggio relative to the Arp Rate.
Swing●his knob sets the amount that every other note is delayed, resulting in a swung rhythm. ●o change the Arpeggiator's Swing, press and hold the ARP button, and then turn the knob labelled Swing. By default (center position), swing will be set to 50% (meaning no swing), with extremes of 80% (very swung) and 20% (negative swing). ►egative swing means every other note is rushed, instead of delayed.
GateAdjusting this knob will create longer or shorter MIDI notes, resulting in either a more ‘staccato’ arpeggio, or a more fluid, ‘legato’ one. ●his knob goes from 1% to 200% of the space between notes. For notes that have swing applied, both notes retain the same gate length.

Arp modes

Up Mode Up Down Up/Down Played Chord

After turning on Arp you'll be in 1 of 5 Arpeggiator modes, each resulting in arpeggios of different note orders. ●o change the Arp Mode, press and hold the ARP button, and then press the key corresponding to your desired mode.

Button Function
UpHere notes are played in ascending order (i.e. rising in pitch). If notes are added, the number of notes in the sequence will grow but remain in ascending order. For example, you may start by holding down a first note - E3 -then quickly add two more notes -C3 and G3. •he resulting arpeggio will be C3, E3 and G3.
Down•his mode is similar to Up mode, but notes play in descending order (e.g. G3, E3, C3).
Up/Down●his arpeggio mode starts by playing notes in ascending order. ●hen, after reaching the highest note, the notes descend towards the lowest note, which plays once before the arpeggio rises again and stop before reaching the lowest note. ●his means that when the pattern repeats, the lowest note only plays once.
PlayedHere notes are kept repeated in whatever order they were played.
ChordAll notes are played back on every rhythmic step (see Arp Rate). ●his makes playing fast chords very easy.

Arp rates

Rate 1/4 1/6 1/16 1/32

- these options specify the speed of the arpeggiated notes. Since each note is played immediately after the end of the previous one, a shorter rate (e.g. 1/32) will play an arpeggio faster than longer one (e.g. 1/4).

Rate options are common musical note values: quarter (1/4), eighth (1/8), sixteenth (1/16) and thirty-second (1/32) notes. ●o change the Arp Rate, press and hold the Arp button, and then press the key below 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32.

Arp Octaves

Octave 1 2 3 4

- these 4 keys specify across how many octaves your arpeggio will repeat. -o change, press and hold the Arp button, and then press the key below 1, 2, 3 or 4. Choosing an octave higher than 1 will repeat the arpeggio at higher octaves. For example, an arpeggio that was C3, E3, and G3 at 1 octave will become C3, E3, G3, C4, E4, and G4 when set to 2 octaves.

Arp Rhythms

Omnitronic KEY-288+ - Arp Rhythms - 1

Arp Rhythms add musical rests (silent steps) to your arpeggio's pattern, allowing for greater variations in your arpeggios.

Button Function
Dots•hese three options are rhythmic patterns.
O•he normal Arpeggiator setting, this places a note on every division of the selected Arp rate.
OXO (note - rest - note)•his rhythm adds a rest between every pair of notes.
OXXO (note - rest - rest note)•his pattern adds two rests between every pair of notes.

Latch

Latch On/Off

Latch lets you use the Arpeggiator without holding down keys. Any notes you press and release concurrently will form a new arpeggio pattern which the arpeggiator 'latches' onto. •he arpeggiator then continues to play as if you never released the keys. When you press a new key, the previous arpeggio erases and a new one forms.

- o turn on Latch, press and hold the Arp button, and then press the key below 'Latch'.

8.1.9 Fixed Chord

ARP Track FIXED CHORD Capture MIDI > STOP SOLO MUTE

Fixed Chord lets you play a chord shape and then transpose it by pressing other keys. Press and hold the FIXED CHORD button to set a chord. ●hen, while still holding the button, press and release the keys that you wish to be part of your chord. ●he chord is now stored. Keep in mind that the first note that you input into the chord is considered the 'root note' of the chord, even if you then add notes lower than the first one, like in the example below. ●these steps illustrate how to use Fixed Chord: Press and hold the FIXED CHORD button.

- these steps illustrate how to use Fixed Chord:

1) Press and hold the FIXED CHORD button.

2) Press and release C, then E, and finally G (a C Major chord). •he controller stores this as the 'fixed chord'. Release the FIXED CHORD button.

3) Major chords will now sound on whatever key you press. For example, you can now press F to hear an F Major chord (shown below), or Ab to hear an Ab Major chord etc. Whenever you enter the Fixed Chord settings, the stored chord is erased and a new chord must be entered for Fixed Chord to work again.

Piano keyboard diagram showing finger placement for keys with colored keys (red, white, green) and a cursor pointing to the bottom key.

8.2 Working with other sequencers

A MIDI sequencer will allow you to record, play back, store and edit MIDI data. Although hardware sequencers exist, we will focus on the more commonly used software sequencers in this manual. Examples of popular DAW are Cubase ^M , Logic ^M , Ableton Live ^M and so on. In order to use your controller with your sequencer, you need to set up the sequencer software so that your controller can be recognized as your DAW's MIDI input device. You need to choose a MIDI output device that is capable of making sound when MIDI data is sent to it. ●his may be a soundcard on your computer, a VS● instrument or a sound module connected to a MIDI port which is in turn connected to your computer. Please consult your sequencer's user manual for more information on how this is done. In this manual, section 8.1 "Using Ableton Live" details how your controller will appear in the device listing of your sequencer. With your controller set up to communicate with the sequencer, data will go into the sequencer and will be routed to a virtual synthesizer within the sequencer software or sent to an external sound module via a MIDI output port. ●he virtual synthesizer or external sound module will turn the MIDI data into audible sounds. You can then record the incoming MIDI data and edit your performance using your sequencer.

9 Technical Specifications

KEY-288+
Power supply: 5 V DC 100 mA
USB port: USB 2.0, type B
Dimensions: Length: 19.4 cm
Width: 31.8 cm
Height: 4.8 cm
Weight: 750 g

Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.

9.1 Minimum system requirements

When using your controller with a computer, the following minimum system requirements apply:

Windows Mac
i3 1.2GHz or higher (CPU requirement may be higher for laptops)Macintosh i3*1.2GHz/P4*1.2GHz or higher (CPU requirement may be higher for laptops)
1 G RAM OS X 10.3.9 with 1G RAM
Direct X 9.0b or higher OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 1G RAM
Windows 10 / 8 / 7/ XP / Vista *G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.

We also recommend checking the minimum system requirements of your software, as they may be higher than those listed above. USB hubs are not supported. Connect the device directly to one of your computer's built-in USB ports.

10 Appendix

10.1 Assignable controller parameter list

CONTROLLER NO.DEFINITIONINITIAL VALUEVALUE RANGE
0Bank Select MSB00-127
1Modulation MSB00-127
2Breath MSB1270-127
3Controller00-127
4Foot Controller MSB1270-127
5Portamento time MSB00-127
6Data Entry MSB20-127
7Channel Volume MSB1000-127
8Balance MSB640-127
9Controller00-127
10Panpot MSB640-127
11Expression MSB1270-127
12Effect Control 1 MSB00-127
13Effect Control 2 MSB00-127
14-31Controller00-127
32Bank Select LSB00-127
33Modulation LSB00-127
34Breath LSB1270-127
35Controller00-127
36Foot Controller LSB1270-127
37Portamento time LSB00-127
38Data Entry LSB00-127
39Channel Volume LSB1270-127
40Balance LSB640-127
41Controller00-127
42Panpot LSB640-127
43Expression LSB1270-127
44-63Controller00-127
64Sustain00-127
65Portamento00-127
66Sostenuto00-127
67Soft Pedal00-127
68Legato FootSwitch00-127
69Hold 200-127
70Sound Controller640-127
71Resonance640-127
72Release Time640-127
73Attack Time640-127
74Cutoff640-127
75Decay Time00-127
76Vibrato Depth640-127
77Vibrato Depth640-127
78Vibrato Depth640-127
79Sound Controller640-127
80-83Controller00-127
84Portamento Control00-127
85-90Controller00-127
91Reverb400-127
92Effects00-127
93Chorus00-127
94Effects00-127
95Effects00-127
96RPN Increment00-127
97RPN Decrement00-127
98NRPN LSB00-127
99NRPN MSB00-127
100RPN LSB00-127
101RPN MSB00-127
102-119Controller00-127
120All Sound Off00-127
121Reset All Controllers00-127
122Local Control00-127
123All Notes Off00-127
124OMNI Off00-127
125OMNI On00-127
126Mono00-127
127Poly00-127
128Pitch Bend Sensitivity (RPN)20-127
129Channel Fine Tuning (RPN)640-127
130Channel Coarse Tuning (RPN)640-127
131Modulation Depth Range (RPN)640-127
132Vibrato Rate (NRPN)640-127
133Vibrato Depth (NRPN)640-127
134Vibrato Delay (NRPN)640-127
135Filter Cutoff Frequency (NRPN)640-127
136Filter Resonance (NRPN)640-127
137EQ Low Gain (NRPN)640-127
138EQ High Gain (NRPN)640-127
139EQ Low Frequency (NRPN)640-127
140EQ High Frequency (NRPN)640-127
141EG Attack Time (NRPN)640-127
142EG Decay Time (NRPN)640-127
143EG Release Time (NRPN)640-127
144Polyphonic key pressure1000-127
145After touch1000-127
146Pitch Bend640-127
147Master Volume1000-127
148Start (MTC)--
149Continue (MTC)--
150Stop (MTC)--
151Reset (MTC)--
152Program00-127
153Global Channel00-15
154Octave0-3~3
155Transpose0-12~12
156Tempo10020-250
157Keyboard Curve00-4
158Pedal A Curve641-127

10.2 C-note value and the corresponding numerical number

NoteNO.NoteNO.NoteNO.NoteNO.NoteNO.NoteNO.NoteNO.NoteNO.
C-10F017Bb 134Eb 351G#468C#685F#7102B8119
C#-11F#018B135E352A469D686G7103C9120
D-12G019C236F353Bb 470Eb 687G#7104C#9121
Eb-13G#020C#237F#354B471Eb 688A7105D9122
E-14A021D238G355C572F689Bb 7106Eb 9123
F-15Bb 022Eb 239G#356C#573F#690B7107E9124
F#-16B023E240A357D574G691C8108F9125
G-17C124F241Bb 358Eb 575G#692C#8109F#9126
G#-18C#125F#242B359E576A693D8110G9127
A-19D126G243C460F577Bb 694Eb 8111
Bb-110Eb 127G#244C#461F#578B695E8112
B-111E128A245D462G579C796F8113
C012F129Bb 246Eb 463G#580C#797F#8114
C#013F#130B247E464A581D798G8115
D014G131C348F465Bb 582Eb 799G#8116
Eb 015G#132C#349F#466B583E7100A8117
E016A133D350G467C684F7101Bb 8118

10.3 General MIDI drums-note assignments

MIDI NoteDrum SoundMIDI NoteDrum SoundMIDI NoteDrum Sound
35Acoustic Bass Drum52Chinese Cymbal69Cabasa
36Bass Drum 153Ride Bell70Maracas
37Side Stick54Tambourine71Short Whistle
38Acoustic Snare55Splash Cymbal72Long Whistle
39Hand Clap56Cowbell73Short Guiro
40Electric Snare57Crash Cymbal 274Long Guiro
41Low Floor Tom58Vibraslap75Claves
42Closed Hi-Hat59Ride Cymbal 276Hi Wood Block
43High Floor Tom60Hi Bongo77LowWood Block
44Pedal Hi-Hat61Low Bongo78Mute Cuica
45Low Tom62Mute Hi Conga79Open Cuica
46Open Hi-Hat63Open Hi Conga80Mute Triangle
47Low-Mid Tom64Low Conga81Open Triangle
48Hi-Mid Tom65High Timbale
49Crash Cymbal 166Low Timbale
50High Tom67High Agogo
51Ride Cymbal 168Low Agogo

10.5 General MIDI Instruments-Program Change Numbers

PianoBassReedSynth Effects
0 Acoustic Grand Piano32 Acoustic Bass64 Soprano Sax96 SFX Rain
1 Bright Acoustic Piano33 Fingered Bass65 Alto Sax97 SFX Soundtrack
2 Electric grand Piano34 Electric Picked Bass66 Tenor Sax98 SFX Crystal
3 Honky Tonk Piano35 Fretless Bass67 Baritone Sax99 SFX Atmosphere
4 Electric Piano 136 Slap Bass 168 Oboe100 SFX Brightness
5 Electric Piano 237 Slap Bass 269 English Horn101 SFX Goblins
6 Harpsichord38 Syn Bass 170 Bassoon102 SFX Echoes
7 Clavinet39 Syn Bass 271 Clarinet103 SFX Sci-Fi
Chromatic PercussionStrings/OrchestraPipeEthnic
8 Celesta40 Violin72 Piccolo104 Sitar
9 Glockenspiel41 Viola73 Flute105 Banjo
10 Music Box42 Cello74 Recorder106 Shamisen
11 Vibraphone43 Contrabass75 Pan Flute107 Koto
12 Marimba44 Tremolo Strings76 Bottle Blow108 Kalimba
13 Xylophone45 Pizzicato Strings77 Shakuhachi109 Bag Pipe
14 Tubular bells46 Orchestral Harp78 Whistle110 Fiddle
15 Dulcimer47 Timpani79 Ocarina111 Shanai
OrganEnsembleSynth LeadPercussive
16 Drawbar Organ48 String Ensemble 180 Syn Square Wave112 Tinkle Bell
17 Percussive Organ49 String Ensemble 281 Syn Sawtooth Wave113 Agogo
18 Rock Organ50 Syn Strings 182 Syn Calliope114 Steel Drums
19 Church Organ51 Syn Strings 283 Syn Chiff115 Woodblock
20 Reed Organ52 Choir Aahs84 Syn Charang116 Taiko Drum
21 Accordion53 Voice Oohs85 Syn Voice117 Melodic Tom
22 Harmonica54 Syn Choir86 Syn Sawtooth Wave118 Syn Drum
23 Tango Accordion55 Orchestral Hit87 Syn Brass & Lead119 Reverse Cymbal
GuitarBrassSynth PadSound Effects
24 Nylon Acoustic56 Trumpet88 New Age Syn Pad120 Guitar Fret Noise
25 Steel Acoustic57 Trombone89 Warm Syn Pad121 Breath Noise
26 Jazz Electric58 Tuba90 Polysynth Syn Pad122 Seashore
27 Clean Electric59 Muted Trumpet91 Choir Syn Pad123 Bird Tweet
28 Muted Electric60 French Horn92 Bowed Syn Pad124 Telephone Ring
29 Overdrive61 Brass Section93 Metal Syn Pad125 Helicopter
30 Distorted61 Syn Brass 194 Halo Syn Pad126 Applause
31 Harmonics62 Syn Brass 295 Sweep Syn Pad127 Gun Shot
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Model : KEY-288+

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