ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide - M-Audio

ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide
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Using MIDI in Layer Mode
Layer mode can also be used in conjunction with externally connected MIDI devices . 5 When Layer mode is engaged,
ProKeys Sono will continue to send MIDI messages on MIDI channel one, but will also transmit the same MIDI notes on channel
two for the second layered voice .
Configure your external synthesizer to receive MIDI information on MIDI channels one and two and make sure the two channels
are routed to different instrument sounds . Playing the keyboard will now create a layered sound effect, using your external
synthesizer .
5 A multi-timbral MIDI device (e.g., a device that is capable of playing more than one sound at the same time) is required.
Note: If ProKeys Sono is configured to transmit MIDI messages on a channel other than the default
channel (one), then note information for the secondary voice will be transmitted on the next higher
MIDI channel. (e.g. first voice = channel three; second voice = channel four).
The following exceptions apply:
• If the main MIDI transmit channel is nine, then the secondary transmit channel will be 11.
Channel 10 is reserved for drum sounds in accordance with the General MIDI specification.
• If the main MIDI transmit channel is 10 (drum sounds), selection of a secondary layer will
not be possible. Layer mode does not support the use of MIDI channel 10.
• If the main MIDI transmit channel is 16, then the secondary transmit channel will be one
since there are only 16 MIDI channels in total and it is not possible to select a higher
channel.
ProKeys Sono GM sound selection
The ProKeys Sono keyboard has a full General MIDI (GM) sound set with 128 sounds built-in . The built-in GM sounds can be
accessed in two ways:
Method 1: Recall a specific General MIDI instrument in Edit mode
Appendix A lists the built-in General MIDI instruments by their sound numbers . Access a specific instrument by entering its
number in Edit mode:
1 . Press the Edit Mode button .
2 . Press the black key above F6 (F#6), representing “Program .”
3 . Enter the desired program number, using the white keys between G5 and B6 .
4 . Press C7 (Enter) to confirm the selection .
Method 2: Browse General MIDI instruments using the Data buttons
Reassigning the Data buttons to send program change messages will allow you to step through and audition the built-in
General MIDI sounds in consecutive order . To configure the Data < > buttons to send program change messages:
1 . Press the Edit Mode button .
2 . Press the black key above F3 (F#3) . (ProKeys Sono will automatically exit Edit mode) .
3 . Press the Data > and < buttons to step forward and backwards through the built-in GM sounds .
To return the Data keys to control the transpose value:
1 . Press the Edit Mode button .
2 . Press the black key above D3 (D#3), representing “Data = Transpose .” (ProKeys Sono will automatically exit Edit
mode) .
For additional information on program changes, see the “Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode” chapter of this
User Guide.