Page 3 - ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide
ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Routing M IDI Data to and from your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Routing MIDI Signals to your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Routing MIDI Signals from your So...
Page 4 - Introduction; and will have immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as
| 3 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61 . ProKeys Sono 61 is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive 61-key digital piano, USB-compatible MIDI controller, and an audio interface in one convenient package . Play the on-board premium keyboard...
Page 5 - ProKeys Sono 61 Features; Stereo premium voices operate at a maximum polyphony of 20 notes.
| 4 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide ProKeys Sono 61 Features Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keys 5 high-quality voices (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Clavinet) General MIDI (GM) sound set with a total of 128 built-in sounds for playback of MIDI files On-board r...
Page 6 - Minimum Requirements; Standalone Operation; M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61; III 1GHz or AMD K7
| 5 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Minimum Requirements Standalone Operation Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer . To do this, an optional 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply or USB-type power supply is required . More information on available power supplies can be fo...
Page 7 - Controls and Connectors; Top Panel Diagram
| 6 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Controls and Connectors Top Panel Diagram 3 4 1 16 2 6 7 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Top Panel Descriptions 1 . Modulation Wheel (Modulation): This wheel is used to add expressivity to your performance by changing the intensity of certain effects . The Modulation wheel usu...
Page 8 - Voice Select Buttons:
| 7 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide 7 . Microphone Gain Knob (Mic Gain): This knob controls the gain level of the Microphone input . The signal (green) LED illuminates when signal is present at the microphone input (i .e ., incoming audio signal is greater than -20dB) . The peak (red) LED illuminates whe...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Descriptions:; Óä; TIP; Powering ProKeys Sono:
| 8 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Rear Panel Descriptions: £Ç £n £ Óä Ó£ ÓÓ ÓÎ Ó{ Óx ÓÈ 17 . 1/4” Main Outputs (Output R—L/Mono): Connect these unbalanced tip-sleeve (TS) main outputs to your mixer, powered speakers, or amplifier . These jacks output a mixed signal consisting of the ProKeys Sono inter...
Page 10 - Hardware Connections; Audio Inputs
| 9 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Hardware Connections Audio Inputs A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR input on the rear panel of the keyboard, while an instrument such as a guitar or bass can be connected to the 1/4” input jack next to the XLR input . Each of these two inputs has an inde...
Page 11 - Example Operating Scenarios; OWERED
| 10 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Example Operating Scenarios The following diagrams illustrate two scenarios in which ProKeys Sono is connected to external hardware . /UTPUT 2 ,<-ONO !UX)NPUT )NSTRUMENT -ICROPHONE 3USTAIN -)$)/UT 6$# 2 , 0RO+EYS3ONOBACK 0OWERED -ONITORS #$0LAYER #OMPUTER 'UITAR -I...
Page 12 - About the audio inputs:
| 11 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide /UTPUT 2 ,<-ONO !UX)NPUT )NSTRUMENT -ICROPHONE 3USTAIN -)$)/UT 6$# 2 , 0RO+EYS3ONOBACK 0OWERED -ONITORS #OMPUTER 53" -)$)/UT Example Setup #2 Example Setup #2 shows a drum machine plugged into the Aux inputs, and the ProKeys Sono main outputs plugged into a pai...
Page 13 - ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument; NOTE; ProKeys Sono Premium Voice Selection; Method 1
| 12 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Instrument Standalone operation refers to using ProKeys Sono without a computer . To do this, an optional USB-type power supply or 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately) is required . NOTE : While ProKeys Sono can receive...
Page 14 - ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Microphone Preamplifier and Mixer; ProKeys Sono Demos; . Press one of the Voice Select buttons .
| 13 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide ProKeys Sono as a Standalone Microphone Preamplifier and Mixer /UTPUT 2 ,<-ONO !UX)NPUT )NSTRUMENT -ICROPHONE 3USTAIN -)$)/UT 6$# 2 , 0RO+EYS3ONOBACK 0OWERED -ONITORS !# !DAPTER 'UITAR -IC -)$)/UT ProKeys Sono can function as the centerpiece of a simple live perfor...
Page 15 - Basic ProKeys Sono Setup in Windows; Low latency software monitoring:; IMPORTANT
| 14 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Basic ProKeys Sono Setup in Windows Information on Windows driver installation can be found in the included printed Quick Start Guide . Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software . However, M-Audio recommends inst...
Page 16 - ProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS X
| 15 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide ProKeys Sono Setup in Mac OS X Your computer will recognize ProKeys Sono without the need to install the M-Audio driver software . However, M-Audio drivers need to be installed if you are planning to use ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered...
Page 17 - Using ProKeys Sono with a Computer
| 16 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Using ProKeys Sono with a Computer ProKeys Sono provides an array of features, and a multitude of possibilities when used in conjunction with recording software on your computer . As described earlier in this guide, ProKeys Sono combines the functionality of several d...
Page 18 - Recording from a Microphone to an Audio Track
| 17 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Recording from a Microphone to an Audio Track Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 61 Voices Sono 61 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Activ...
Page 19 - Recording an Instrument to an Audio Track
| 18 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Recording an Instrument to an Audio Track Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 61 Voices Sono 61 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Active Pr...
Page 20 - Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track
| 19 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Recording the Aux Inputs to an Audio Track Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 61 Voices Sono 61 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MIDI Active MIDI Active S...
Page 21 - Recording MIDI and triggering sounds on a virtual instrument
| 20 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide M IDI Tracks: MIDI tracks allow you to record the notes you play on the ProKeys Sono keyboard as MIDI data . The benefit of using MIDI tracks is that nearly every aspect of each recorded note can easily be changed . For example, you can change the pitch, duration or e...
Page 22 - MIDI output port (this
| 21 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Recording MIDI and triggering the internal sounds of ProKeys Sono Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 61 Voices Sono 61 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MI...
Page 23 - Recording MIDI and triggering sounds on an external sound module; port within your software) . This results in MIDI data
| 22 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Recording MIDI and triggering sounds on an external sound module Song1 Add A Track 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Mic Virtual Inst Sono 61 Voices Sono 61 MIDI Output Instr Aux Stereo 12:02:101 Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out MIDI MIDI MIDI Active MID...
Page 24 - ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and Controls; Using the Microphone and Instrument Inputs; . Select “ProKeys Sono 61” or “USB Audio Interface; Setting Input Gain; Tip
| 23 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide ProKeys Sono Audio Setup and Controls Using the Microphone and Instrument Inputs To record the microphone and instrument inputs of ProKeys Sono into your audio application: 1 . Select “ProKeys Sono 61” or “USB Audio Interface 9 ” as an audio input device within your a...
Page 25 - Using the Aux Inputs; Using Direct Monitoring
| 24 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Using the Aux Inputs M-Audio ProKeys Sono has a pair of line-level inputs labeled “Aux Input .” These RCA inputs are designed to accept signals from any sound source with line-level outputs (such as a synthesizer, drum machine, or CD player) . Using music software lik...
Page 26 - The Mono Button
| 25 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide In a typical Direct Monitor scenario, plug your microphone into the Microphone input and guitar into the Instrument input on the rear panel . Configure a mono track to record from input channel one, and a second mono track to record from input channel two . Arm (recor...
Page 27 - The ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel (Windows Only); The ProKeys Sono Control Panel icon (; Latency
| 26 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide The ProKeys Sono Audio Control Panel (Windows Only) The M-Audio ProKeys Sono Control Panel gives you access to certain audio hardware parameters and status displays. When the ProKeys Sono drivers are installed, the Control Panel software is also installed onto your sy...
Page 28 - Routing MIDI Data to and from your Computer; . Pitch of the MIDI note
| 27 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Routing MIDI Data to and from your Computer If you are new to MIDI, it may be challenging to understand how your computer and ProKeys Sono “talk” to each other using MIDI as the communication protocol . The fundamental principle to understand is that MIDI is a control...
Page 29 - Routing M IDI Signals to your Software; as the MIDI input device . The exact name; Routing M IDI Signals from your Software; Sending MIDI to the ProKeys Sono sound engine; Sending MIDI to an external MIDI device connected to ProKeys Sono; your recording software .
| 28 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Routing M IDI Signals to your Software Most recording applications require you to select the MIDI input device that you wish to use . To do this, navigate to the appropriate MIDI setup menu within your music software and select “ProKeys Sono” 10 as the MIDI input devi...
Page 30 - Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode; Audio Options in Edit Mode; MONO Input Record Key
| 29 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Advanced ProKeys Sono Functions in Edit Mode The button to the left of the keys, labeled “Edit Mode,” is used to access additional functions of the keyboard . When this button is pressed, the keyboard enters Edit mode and the LED above the Edit Mode button illuminates...
Page 31 - USB Record Key; Button, Knob, Wheel and Pedal Jack Assignments; To select alternate Data button functions:
| 30 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide USB Record Key This setting determines whether or not the internal ProKeys Sono voices will be sent to the computer for recording, along with signals from all audio inputs . By default, audio recordings made using ProKeys Sono will include the internal instrument soun...
Page 32 - Data Button Assignment Options:
| 31 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Data Button Assignment Options: 1. Octave Shift (Default Data button assignment) By default, the Data “<” and “>” buttons control octave shift of the ProKeys Sono 61 keyboard . Pressing the Data > button (right) will shift the notes played on the keyboard up ...
Page 34 - Wheel Assignment; Some examples of useful MIDI CCs are:
| 33 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Wheel Assignment It is possible to assign different MIDI controller numbers to the Modulation wheel . These parameters are called MIDI continuous controllers (MIDI CC) . There are 128 MIDI continuous controllers (0-127, counting from and including zero) plus an additi...
Page 35 - Pedal Assignment; To assign a MIDI controller message to the Sustain Pedal jack:; Knob Assignment; To assign a MIDI controller message to the Voice Volume knob:
| 34 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Pedal Assignment The Sustain pedal can be assigned to send standard MIDI CCs up to 127 and extended custom messages from 128 to 131 . The default for the Sustain pedal is sending MIDI Controller message 64 . Use the G#4 key in Edit mode to change the MIDI CC assignmen...
Page 36 - Restoring Default Assignments; ProKeys M IDI Output Settings; Vel Curve Selection; To change the Octave shift using the Octave “-” and “+” Keys in Edit mode:
| 35 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Restoring Default Assignments The Default key is used to selectively reset controller assignments . To reset a specific controller assignment, be sure you are in Edit mode . Press the key for the parameter you would like to reset (Knob Assign, Pedal Assign, or Wheel A...
Page 37 - MIDI Out Mode Key; port are sent
| 36 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide CHANNEL: To change the MIDI transmission channel using the Channel Keys in Edit mode: 1 . Press the Edit Mode button . 2 . Press one of the 16 Channel keys from D2 to E4, whichever one represents the channel you need . ProKeys Sono will exit Edit mode as soon as a Cha...
Page 38 - Panic; To send a Panic MIDI message:; Sending a Bank Change or Program Change Message; To send a specific program change message in Edit mode:
| 37 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Panic ProKeys Sono has been designed to make working with MIDI on your computer as simple as possible . However, sometimes things can go wrong and you may experience “stuck” notes (i .e ., notes that sustain indefinitely) or unexpected changes in your sounds due to er...
Page 39 - MIDI Messages In-Depth; Program & Bank Changes
| 38 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide MIDI Messages In-Depth Program & Bank Changes When the MIDI standard was first established, it enabled the user to access only 128 different sounds using program change messages (0-127) . As MIDI devices grew to be more sophisticated and contain more sounds, bank ...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; keyboard in my software’s MIDI devices dialog box .
| 40 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Troubleshooting ProKeys Sono is a high-quality digital piano that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions to ensure trouble-free performance . In the event that you do experience difficulty with your ProKeys Sono, this section provides tips to help resolve ...
Page 43 - Appendices - Useful MIDI Data; Appendix A - General M IDI Instruments; These sounds are ProKeys Sono premium-quality voices.
| 42 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Appendices - Useful MIDI Data Appendix A - General M IDI Instruments Piano Bass Reed Synth Effects 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 14 32 Acoustic Bass 64 Soprano Sax 96 SFX Rain 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 14 33 Electric Fingered Bass 65 Alto Sax 97 SFX Soundtrack 2 Electric Grand...
Page 44 - Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map; Drum Sound
| 43 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Appendix B - Channel 10 Drum Map Key# Drum Sound Key# Drum Sound 35 Acoustic Bass Drum 59 Ride Cymbal 2 36 Bass Drum 1 60 Hi Bongo 37 Side Stick 61 Low Bongo 38 Acoustic Snare 62 Mute Hi Conga 39 Hand Clap 63 Open Hi Conga 40 Electric Snare 64 Low Conga 41 Low Floor T...
Page 46 - Appendix D - Additional RPN Messages; specification and this is why we have included it in Appendix D.; Appendix E - Piano Reset Button
| 45 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Appendix D - Additional RPN Messages You may have noticed that although we have stated there are 128 MIDI controller messages (0 – 127), Appendix C shows 132 assignable controller messages . This is because messages 128 – 131 are a different type of MIDI message, defi...
Page 47 - Technical Specifications; kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated; Mic Inputs
| 46 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Technical Specifications 44.1 kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated Mic Inputs Input Impedance 4 .4k Ohms Maximum Input Level at minimum gain -2 .2 dBu (0 .6 Vrms), balanced SNR -96 dB, A-weighted Dynamic Range 96 dB, A-weighted THD+N 0 .004 % (-88 dB) @ -1 dBFS, ...
Page 48 - Technical Info; Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna .; ASIO; is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH.; VST; is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH; Warranty; Warranty Terms; or other reproductive harm .
| 47 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide Technical Info Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to c...
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