Harmonix HMXHW1023 Manuel utilisateur

Music Systems, Inc.

ROCK BAND 3

WIRELESS KEYBOARD:

MIDI User Guide

HMXHW1023

REVISION:01

Date: 07/16/10

Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................... 3

What is MIDI?............................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Features....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Control Surface Functions in MIDI Mode....................................................................................................................... 5

Connection Ports...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Working in a MIDI Studio..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting the keyboard to a personal computer................................................................................................ 6

Connecting to a MIDI Sound Module .......................................................................................................................... 7

External Pedal Functionality.......................................................................................................................................... 8

Touch Strip................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Understanding the Controls................................................................................................................................................ 8

Change Octave...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Change Program.................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Panic Function ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Drum Mapping.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Default Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................10

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................11

FAQ ..............................................................................................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION

The Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard isn’t just video game controller; it is also a genuine

musical instrument that can be used in your MIDI Studio or on a live performance.

We created this manual to express the Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard’s capabilities as a

MIDI device. Once you are familiar with the topics covered in this user guide, you

should have an understanding of:

RB3 Keyboard Features and Functions

RB3 Keyboard Interface

MIDI

How to use the RB3 Keyboard in a MIDI studio

Use as a Software MIDI Controller

Use as a controller for standalone hardware sound modules

WHAT IS MIDI?

MIDI is the abbreviated term for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI is a language

that provides a way for digital musical instruments (or other MIDI compatible devices) to

communicate with one another. MIDI is not audio; the information contained within MIDI

messages is used to trigger sounds from MIDI compatible sound modules.

The Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard supports a variety of MIDI functions. When used as a

MIDI Controller, it is like remote control that triggers sounds from external hardware or

software devices. When you press a key, MIDI data is sent from the MIDI Output port.

The data travels to the other MIDI devices via a 5-PIN MIDI cable. When the data is

received by the device, sounds will be triggered and passed to your audio system.

FEATURES

25 Velocity Sensitive Keys

TRS Port for connecting Stomp and/or Expression Pedals

Modulation strip that can be used as Modulation or Pitch Controller

Compatible with MIDI software sequencers and synthesizers

Compatible with stand alone MIDI sound modules

Battery Powered

GETTING STARTED

The keyboard will need batteries to function in MIDI mode. To get started, please

follow the steps below:

1. Place 3 AA batteries in the correct position in the battery compartment located

on the bottom side of the keyboard.

2. Slide the power switch to ON (Playstation/Wii) or press and hold button 8

(Xbox).

3. Connect the keyboard to a MIDI sound or a MIDI interface with a 5-Pin MIDI

Cable.

CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONS IN MIDI MODE

Feature Function

1 Touch Strip Modulation Strip or Pitch Wheel

2 Overdrive/Touch Strip Toggle Button Toggles Touch Strip function to Pitch Wheel when held down

Expression

Change pedal function to expression

Channel Volume

Change pedal function to channel volume

5 Drum Mapping on/off Enable or disable drum mapping of lower octave of keys

6 Foot Controller Change pedal function to foot controller

Stop

System real time Stop message

Continue

System real time Continue message

9 Start System real time Start message

10 Octave Decrement Decrease current octave number

Program Increment

Increase current program number

Octave Increment

Increase current octave number

Program Decrement

Decrease current program number

14 LED Indicators 4 LEDs to indicate various keyboard states or user actions

15 Keybed 25 velocity sensitive keys

CONNECTION PORTS

MIDI Out Port: Outputs MIDI data.

Pedal Port: Allows the use of use an optional pedal for extra functionality such as:

expression, channel volume, and foot controller.

WORKING IN A MIDI STUDIO

Common MIDI Studio setups include a MIDI Controller (Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard),

personal computer, MIDI sequencing software and/or a standalone MIDI sound module.

CONNECTING THE KEYBOARD TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER

When you want to use the keyboard as a controller to trigger sounds from your

MIDI sequencing software or your computer’s on board MIDI synthesizer, a

connection from the keyboard’s MIDI output port to a MIDI Interface (such as

the

USB MIDI Sport 1x1

) will be necessary. Alternatively, the keyboard can

be connected to a sound card or an audio interface as long as they are equipped

with MIDI input port. Audio output will be provided by the sound card or audio

interface.

When using the Keyboard with MIDI sequencing software applications, be sure

to consult the application user guide to ensure proper connectivity and

communication.

This diagram is a place holder

CONNECTING TO A MIDI SOUND MODULE

To connect to a MIDI sound module, Connect one end of the MIDI cable to the

MIDI Out port on the keyboard, and the other end of the cable to the MIDI In

port on a sound module. Audio output will be provided by the sound module.

When using the keyboard with a sound module, be sure to consult the sound

module user guide to ensure proper connectivity and communication.

This diagram is a place holder

EXTERNAL PEDAL FUNCTIONALITY

The pedal jack supports an optional analog Expression Pedal and/or digital Stomp Switch.

The analog expression pedal has three available functions – Expression, Channel Volume, and

Foot Controller. To change pedal function, press the appropriate button on the directional pad.

Pedal Controls

Pedal Type

MIDI Assignment

Analog Expression Default: Expression Controller (can be changed using buttons 3, 4 and

Digital Stomp

Damper Pedal/Sustain

TOUCH STRIP

To use the Touch Strip, place a finger lightly on the strip. Moving your finger side to

side on the strip will change the output value.

To toggle function as a Pitch Wheel, press and hold button 2. Button 2 must be held

down while using the Touch Strip.

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLS

CHANGE OCTAVE The default base octave of 3 is adjustable from -1 (MIDI notes 0 – 11)

through 7 (MIDI notes 96 – 107) using the octave increment and decrement

buttons. The base octave corresponds to the leftmost set of 12 white and

black keys from C to B.

Pressing both the octave increment and decrement buttons simultaneously

will reset the current base octave to the default of 3.

Octave changes affect only those piano keys that are mapped to channel 1.

CHANGE PROGRAM

The default Program value of 1 is adjustable from 1 to 128 using the

Program increment and decrement buttons.

Pressing both the Program increment and decrement buttons simultaneously

will reset the current Program value to the default of 0.

Program changes are transmitted on channel 1 only.

PANIC FUNCTION To immediately stop all notes across all channels press buttons 7, 8, and 9

simultaneously.

DRUM MAPPING

Drum Mapping enables the use of the lower octave on the keyboard for drum sounds.

To enable/disable, press UP on the directional pad.All drum notes are transmitted on MIDI

channel 10.

Note Name

Drum Assignment

Note Name

Drum Assignment

#35 – Acoustic Bass Drum

F#3

#50 – High Tom

C#3

#36 – Bass Drum 1

#42 – Closed Hi Hat

#38 – Acoustic Snare

G#3

#46 – Open Hi Hat

D#3 #40 – Electric Snare A3 #49 – Crash Cymbal 1

#41 – Low Floor Tom

A#3

#51 – Ride Cymbal 1

#47 – Low Mid Tom

#53 – Ride Bell

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Transmit on

MIDI Channel 1

Octave

Value 3

Program

Value 1

Drum Mapping Disabled

Touch Strip function

Modulation

Analog Pedal Function

Expression

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