EVOLUTION MK-7 MIDI KEYBOARD MANUAL
1. General Guide
KEYBOARD
BACK PANEL
1.
WHEEL button
2.
SELECT button
3.
PITCH BEND +/- switches
4.
Numeric keys
5.
PROGRAM key
6.
BANK LSB key
7.
BANK MSB key
8.
WHEEL key
9.
SAVE key
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
CHANNEL key
OCTAVE key
TRANSPOSE key
+/- keys
RESET-AC key
GM-RESET
MIDI OUT Connector
For connecting directly to PC sound card game port
17.
18.
DC Jack
For connecting to AC/DC adapter. DC output 9V-1 2V, 1 50mA, centre positive.
POWER switch
2.
Power Supply
2-1
DC Power - Batteries (not included)
This unit is powered by 6 “AA” (UM-3) size batteries. Weak batteries will result in poor performance. When
the power is getting weaker, replace the worn out batteries as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Remove the battery compartment cover and take out the batteries.
Insert new batteries and make sure that the polarity is correct.
It is advisable to replace all 6 batteries at the same time and not to mix batteries. Alkaline batteries are
recommended for maximum performance.
2-2
AC Power
You can also use AC adapter with the following specification: 9-12V DC output, 150mA, centre positive.
Note: Do not leave the adapter plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
3.
Preparation
This unit’s MIDI OUT connector is specially for connecting to personal computers.
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8-4
Press + and - keys simultaneously to reset the pitch to default level.
Release the SELECT button.
9.
Sending a PROGRAM CHANGE number
This function allows send any MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE 0-127.
9-1
9-2
9-3
Hold down SELECT button (2) and ...
Press PROGRAM key (5),
Press the numeric keys (4) to set the PROGRAM CHANGE number to be sent. Also you can use "+" or "-"
key to change the value.
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9-4
The PROGRAM value must be a three-digit number - to access PROGRAM number 7, type ‘007’.
Release the SELECT button. The PROGRAM CHANGE MESSAGE is sent to connected equipment.
Note: If the number you input is over 127, it will retain previous LSB or MSB.
10.
Sending BANK MSB and LSB Message
This allows you send any value of MSB or LSB each from 0-127.
10-1 Hold down SELECT button (2) and press BANK LSB key (6). Press numeric keys (4) to change the LSB
value. Then release the SELECT button.
10-2 Hold down SELECT button (2) and press BANK MSB key (7). Press numeric keys to change the MSB value.
Then release the SELECT button.
11.
PROGRAM & BANK CHANGE Memory
You can assign a selected PROGRAM CHANGE as well as a BANK LSB and a BANK MSB to one of six
numeric keys (0-5).
11-1 Select the required PROGRAM CHANGE, BANK LSB and MSB to relevant chapter.
11-2 Hold down SELECT button (2) and press SAVE key (9).
11-3 Press the numeric key (from 0 to 5) you wish to assign to. Release the SELECT button (2). Now, the
PROGRAM and BANK CHANGE is memorized on the selected numeric key.
11-4 By holding down SELECT button (2) and press this numeric key, you can send the desired PROGRAM and
BANK CHANGE.
12.
Specifications
Keyboard:
Control:
37 mid-size keys
WHEEL, MIDI CHANNEL, PROGRAM, MEMORY, TRANSPOSE, OCTAVE, BANK LSB, BANK MSB,
RESET-AC, GM-RESET, PITCH BEND, WHEEL Switch, POWER SWITCH.
DC IN (DC 9V)
Jack:
Rated Voltage: DC 9V (6 “AA” size or UM-3 batteries)
Connector:
Dimensions:
Weight:
MIDI OUT connector specially for PC sound card game port.
469 x 105 x 39mm
560 grams
Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
APPENDIX
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
Function
Basic
Transmitted
1-16
Received
Remarks
Default
Channel
Changed
Default
1-16
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Mode
Messages
Altered
X
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Note
5-113
Number
Velocity
True Voice
Note ON
Note OFF
Keys
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O/X
X
X
O/X
O
Aftertouch
Pitch Bend
Channels
0,32
1
2
6
7
O/X
O/X
O/X
O/X
Bank Select
Modulation
Breath Control
Data Entry
Volume
Control
Change
O/X
10
64
O/X
O/X
Panpot
Hold 1
Program
0-127
Change
True Number
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System Exclusive
X
Song Position
Song Select
Tune
X
X
X
Common
Aux
Messages
Local ON/OFF
All Notes ON/OFF
Active Sense
Reset
X
X
O
X
Notes
O/X can be set to O or X
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