ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide - M-Audio
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide - M-Audio
ProKeys Sono 88 User Guide - M-Audio
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Introduction<br />
<strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> <strong>88</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
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Congratulations on your purchase of M-<strong>Audio</strong> <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> <strong>88</strong> . <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> <strong>88</strong> is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive <strong>88</strong>-key<br />
digital piano, USB-compatible MIDI controller, and an audio interface in one convenient package . Play the on-board premium<br />
keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument or plug a microphone and guitar into <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> and record, edit and produce your<br />
performance via your computer utilizing the included recording software . <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> provides everything to instantly transform your<br />
computer into a versatile music studio .<br />
<strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> functions as a class-compliant device when connected to your computer via USB . This means your computer will<br />
recognize the keyboard without the need to install additional drivers 1 and will have immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as<br />
well as to the built-in MIDI interface . However, as you become more familiar with <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong>, you may wish to take advantage of<br />
this device’s additional professional features by installing the <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> drivers .<br />
Installing the <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> drivers in Windows improves audio performance by reducing latency . Latency is the time it takes for MIDI<br />
input (when using software synthesizers) or audio input signal to appear as audio at the <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> audio outputs for monitoring .<br />
Windows users will gain additional functionality from installing the <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> drivers including: using your new keyboard with more<br />
than one application at the same time (multi-client), the ability to send large SysEx messages, as well as using your <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> with<br />
a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software . On a Macintosh, installing the M-<strong>Audio</strong> drivers enables you to use<br />
your <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software .<br />
Information on Windows driver installation can be found in the printed Quick Start <strong>Guide</strong> included with your new <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> .<br />
Macintosh driver installation instructions are in the “<strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> <strong>88</strong> Setup in OS X” chapter of this <strong>User</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> .<br />
Finally, keep in mind that <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> can be used with any third-party music program . Be sure to read your specific application’s<br />
documentation to learn more about how it can best be used with this device .<br />
1 When using <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> as a class-compliant device in Windows (i.e., without installing drivers), the computer will search for<br />
the M-<strong>Audio</strong> DFU (device firmware upgrade tool) and display a Found New Hardware Wizard. The M-<strong>Audio</strong> DFU is a component<br />
of <strong>ProKeys</strong> <strong>Sono</strong> <strong>88</strong> that is enabled when the M-<strong>Audio</strong> drivers are installed, but is not necessary for class-compliant operation. As<br />
a result, the Found New Hardware Wizard and can safely be ignored in this scenario. See page 15 to learn more about this topic.
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