KeyRig 49 is also an ideal companion to the popular GarageBand software. We recommend you spend a few minutes reviewing this Quick Start Guide to ensure proper setup. Italiano Espanol Deutsch Francais English KeyRig 49 Features KeyRig 49 Keyboard Features: • 49-key velocity sensitive keyboard • Pitch Bend wheel • Modulation wheel; MIDI re-assignable • Volume slider; MIDI re-assignable • Octave up/down buttons; MIDI re-assignable • Edit Mode button for advanced functions and programming • Sustain foot pedal input • no driver installation needed – simply connect and power on • bus-powered through USB Key Rig Virtual Instrument Features*: • four top-quality virtual sound modules • use stand-alone or as a plug-in • MIDI assignable on-screen controls • independent MIDI channels • integral mixer • split and layer modules for performance combinations • dual effects processor for each module • master effects section in addition to individual module effects • compatible with most popular software including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Cubase *Windows only Quick Start Guide » About this Guide This Quick Start Guide covers the basic setup steps required for both, the KeyRig 49 keyboard and the Key Rig virtual instrument software. As you become more familiar with the KeyRig 49 keyboard, you may wish to take advantage of this product’s additional professional features such as: using your new keyboard with more than one application at the same time (multi-client) or sending advanced MIDI messages using the KeyRig 49 keyboard’s Edit mode. When using Windows XP, some of these features can only be accessed after installing the optional drivers for the KeyRig 49 keyboard. No additional drivers are required for Mac OS X. The optional PC drivers and the complete User Guide (covering optional driver installation and all advanced features), are found on the KeyRig 49 CD-ROM included with this package. Connecting KeyRig 49 1. Use the provided USB cable to connect KeyRig 49 to an available USB port on your computer. The USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also transmits MIDI data to your computer. 2. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the keyboard is in the “on” position ( I ). KeyRig 49 is now ready to be used – no additional installation steps are required. ..N Installation of Key Rig Virtual Instrument Software for Windows 1. Insert the KeyRig 49 CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The computer will automatically display the interactive install screen. If your computer fails to launch the installer, manually start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > KeyRig 49. 3. Choose Key Rig virtual instrument from the pull down menu and click “Install.” 4. Follow the installer’s on-screen direction prompts. 5. During setup, the installer will ask you to specify two directories on your computer. The first is for the Key Rig Data Directory and the second is for your VST Plug-in Directory. The installer allows you to choose a location for the Key Rig Data (approximately 350 MB) and for your VST plug-in folder. You may specify a custom folder, or leave the default setting. 6. When the installer finishes installing the software, click “Finish.” 7. M-Audio Key Rig is now installed on your computer. You will need to certify your copy of the software before you begin making music—please see “Certification” below for these directions. 2 « Quick Start Guide Certification: Online: If your music computer is connected to the internet, follow these instructions for certification: 1. Start M-Audio Key Rig in standalone mode. 2. Click on the M-Audio logo. 3. Double-click the box labeled “Enter Certification Code Here.” Enter your certification code (found on the front of the Quick Start Guide) and click Certify On-Line. 4. A website opens with a link to your personal certification file. Download this file to your computer and double-click on it. 5. Restart Key Rig to complete the certification process. Offline: If your music computer is not connected to the internet, follow these instructions for certification: 1. Start M-Audio Key Rig in standalone mode. 2. Click on the M-Audio logo. 3. Enter your certification code (found on the front of the Quick Start Guide) and click Certify Off-Line. 4. M-Audio Key Rig places an Internet Shortcut file on your desktop. 5. Using a disk, memory card, or other media, transfer the Internet Shortcut file to a computer with Internet access. 6. Double-click the Internet Shortcut, and a website opens with a link to your personal certification file. Download this file, and transfer it to your music computer. 7. Once transferred to your music computer, double-click the certification file. 8. Restart Key Rig to complete the certification process. NOTE: An ASIO-compatible sound card is required for the Key Rig virtual instrument software to operate in standalone mode. Opening the Key Rig Virtual Instrument Software Once the Key Rig software is properly installed, there are two options for opening y...