Page 3 - Important Safety Information; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT; WARNING
Important Safety Information CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the p...
Page 4 - CAUTION; operate the equipment.
CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the construction of this device which are not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital ...
Page 5 - turer’s instructions.
Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac- turer’s instructio...
Page 6 - Contents
6 Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Graphite 25 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller; Introduction; details and service information.
7 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Graphite 25, 25-key USB keyboard control- ler! The Graphite 25 gives you all the performance and production control to easily integrate with your Windows or Mac digital production workstation. To capture th...
Page 8 - Mac OS
8 Graphite 25 Features System Components Minimum System Requirements The Samson Graphite 25 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of its main features: • 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch • One programmable slider, eight encoders, and ...
Page 9 - Front Panel Controls and Functions
9 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller 1. Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 25. It displays the current setup information, performance data, adjustable parameters and controller information. 2. PAGE ◀ / ▶ Buttons - Press the PAGE buttons to navigate through the a...
Page 11 - Rear Panel Controls and Functions
11 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Rear Panel Controls and Functions 1. POWER Switch - Use this switch to turn the keyboard on or off. 2. DC IN - The Graphite 25 can be powered using a 9V 300mA adaptor, connected to the DC IN jack. 3. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from thi...
Page 12 - Quick Start
12 Quick Start 1. Connect the Graphite 25 to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The unit will receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB connection. 2. Connect a ¼” TS pedal to the SUSTAIN pedal input. 3. Push the POWER switch to the on position. 4. Launch your DAW or virtual instrume...
Page 13 - Display Features
13 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Display Features The Graphite 25 features a backlit LCD screen that displays performance and status information. Data - The current value of a given controller. Operation - When a component is activated, the component name and operation data will be show...
Page 14 - Graphite 25 Modes
14 Graphite 25 Modes The Graphite 25 has four main operation modes: Performance Mode, Preset Mode, Setup Mode and Zone Mode. Preset Mode - In this mode, you can access the 30 available presets. A preset stores information on the assignments for the slider, knobs, and buttons. Using presets allows yo...
Page 15 - Remote Control Presets; COMPUTER
15 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Remote Control Presets The Graphite keyboard can be used as a control surface for most audio software titles. Along with presets that can be customized to tailor the keyboard to your work environment, the Graphite 25 comes with presets for many popular a...
Page 16 - Preset Mode
16 Preset Mode To select a preset, press the PRESET button and the keyboard will enter Preset Mode. The Preset indicator will light red, and the Preset number will flash under the PRESET tag. While in PRESET mode, the Graphite 25 will stop transmitting MIDI messages. Use the DATA +/– buttons or nume...
Page 17 - Setup Mode
17 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Setup Mode Setup Mode enables you to make adjustments to how the Graphite 25 will operate. Pressing the SETUP button will enter Setup Mode, the keyboard will stop transmitting MIDI data, and the first 18 keys will serve as numerical input and access to a...
Page 20 - Zones Mode
20 Zones Mode The keyboard can be divided into three zones, sometimes referred to as layers or splits. Each zone has its own active key range, program number, MSB, LSB, Channel, Port, Octave, and Transpose settings. The zones can be separated or overlapped. This allows you to layer or split the key-...
Page 22 - Performance Mode
22 Performance Mode Octave Buttons The Octave buttons allow you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend the range of the keyboard. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons to shift the octave up or down a maximum of four octaves. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons together to reset the octave shift t...
Page 23 - Performance Mode Parameters
23 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Trigger Pads The keyboard features four assignable velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch. The factory setting for the trigger pads is to function as drum pads. When you strike a pad, a cor- responding icon will appear, and its note MIDI message...
Page 24 - Performance Controls
24 Performance Controls The Graphite 25 features eight assignable encoders (E1–E8), volume slider (S1), four function but- tons (F1–F4) and transport controls. Below is a brief description of how these features operate. Encoders The factory setting for the encoders is pan control, set to channels 1–...
Page 26 - MIDI OUT
26 MIDI OUT In addition to USB, the Graphite 25 features a MIDI OUT jack. The USB communication proto- col supports four virtual USB In ports and four virtual USB Out ports. MIDI messages from the keyboard set to Port 1–4 are transmitted via the USB Out. Messages sent to Port 1 and Port 2 are also t...
Page 27 - Operational Flow Chart
27 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Operational Flow Chart
Page 31 - Factory Default Settings
31 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Factory Default Settings Controller Type Message Type Mode E1 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 1 - - E2 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 2 - - E3 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 3 - - E4 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 4 - - E5 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 5 - - E6 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 6 - - E7 ...
Page 33 - MIDI Note Numbers
33 Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller Octave Note Numbers C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 2 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 3 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 4 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 6...
Page 34 - Specifications
34 Keyboard 25-key, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive, with aftertouch Display Large backlit LCD Controls Slider 1 Encoders 8 Function Buttons 4 Trigger Pads 4 Transport Controls 5 (Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record) Wheels Pitch Bend, Modulation Key Range Octave +/–, Transpose +/– Operation ...
