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What is included in the box?
The box contains an Oxygen Series MKV Keyboard, a USB Cable, a Software Download Card, a Quickstart Guide, and a Safety & Warranty Manual.
Where can I find the latest information about this product and product registration?
Visit m-audio.com for the latest information about this product, including system requirements and compatibility, and for product registration.
Where can I find additional product support?
Visit m-audio.com/support for additional product support.
How do I connect the keyboard?
Connect the keyboard via a powered USB port. It is recommended that you connect the Oxygen keyboard to an onboard USB port or to a powered USB hub.
How do I set up my Oxygen keyboard to control my DAW’s faders, knobs, and pads?
- Press the PRESET/DAW Button so that the DAW button is lit, and the Oxygen keyboard is in DAW mode.
- Press and hold the PRESET/DAW Button to open the DAW Select menu on the Display.
- While continuing to press and hold the PRESET/DAW Button, press the < or > buttons to cycle through the available DAWs on the Display. As you press the < or > buttons, the currently selected DAW will update on the Display.
- When the DAW you want is shown on the Display, release the PRESET/DAW Button to confirm your selection.
What should I do if my DAW does not automatically configure my Oxygen series keyboard?
Follow the setup steps listed in the Oxygen DAW Setup Guides.
What are the different Mackie control options and when should I use them?
- NC1: Mackie 1 will send standard Mackie messages and is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper.
- NC2: Mackie 2 will send standard Mackie messages, but with higher resolution for the pan pots. Use Mackie 2 if your DAW’s pan isn’t able to do a full sweep of the pan pot. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper.
- M|h: Mackie/HUI will send standard Mackie/HUI messages for DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic.
What are the MIDI options and when should I use them?
- N1: MIDI 1 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton.
- N2: MIDI 2 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with MPC Beats, and Reason.
- N3: MIDI 3 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton for controlling clip launching, and more advanced features.
How do I set up my Oxygen to work with Virtual Instrument plugins?
- Press the PRESET/DAW Button so that the DAW button is unlit, and the Oxygen is in Preset mode.
- Press the < or > buttons to cycle through the available Presets on the Display. As you press the buttons, the currently selected Preset will appear on the Display.
- The Preset you want is selected after you stop pressing < or > buttons.
What is the suggested preset for Virtual Instruments that aren’t included with the Oxygen?
Use MPC Beats as a plugin wrapper in your favorite DAW, and the Oxygen’s Preset 1 – MPC PI preset.
How do I download the included MPC Beats software?
Follow the instructions on the included software download card.
What software is included with the Oxygen series keyboard?
The included software includes 2 DAWs, MPC Beats, and Ableton Live Lite, as well as MPC Beats Expansion Packs and AIR virtual instrument plugins.
How do I download the included software?
Register your Oxygen on m-audio.com and download the Oxygen Series Software Manager. The Oxygen Series Software Manager will guide you step-by-step on downloading and installing all of your included software.
How do I download the Preset Editor software?
Follow the instructions in the Oxygen Series Software Manager. This editor software is found when the “Show Advanced Software” box is checked in the Oxygen Series Software Manager.
What can I do with the Preset Editor software?
The Preset Editor software can be used to create custom Preset mappings for you to load onto your Oxygen series keyboard.
What is MPC Beats?
MPC Beats is an intuitive to use DAW and soft synth/Virtual Instrument plugin wrapper built on the legacy of the AKAI Pro MPC hardware and innovative MPC2 desktop software.
What is the function of the Pitch wheel?
The Pitch wheel creates expressive changes in performances by raising and lowering pitch. Rolling the Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an instrument’s pitch, while rolling it downward will lower the pitch.
What determines the upper and lower pitch bend limit?
The upper and lower pitch bend limit is determined by settings on your hardware or software synthesizer, not by the Pitch Bend wheel on the Oxygen 25 keyboard itself.
What is the function of the Modulation wheel?
The Modulation wheel is used to add expression to performances by changing the intensity of certain effects. Rolling the Modulation Wheel upward will increase the modulation effect, while rolling downward will reduce the effect.
What is the default assignment of the Modulation wheel?
By default, most synthesizers assign this wheel to control vibrato (change in intonation) or tremolo (change in volume) although it is usually possible to reassign the function of this wheel through the instrument’s control panel.
What is the function of the Octave buttons?
The Octave buttons are used to shift the keyboard’s octave range up or down in one octave increments, extending the octave range of the pads or keys.
How do I transpose the keyboard?
Hold SHIFT and press either of the Octave buttons to transpose the keyboard up or down.
What is the keybed used for?
The velocity-sensitive keyboard is used to send Note On/Off and velocity data when performing. It is also used to access extended programing functions listed along its upper edge.
How do I access the additional programming functions on the keybed?
Hold SHIFT and press a labeled key to access these additional programming functions.
What are the Arpeggiator parameters?
- ARP CTRL: Control Arpeggiator settings for the following parameters: UP, DOWN, INCL, EXCL, ORDER, RANDOM, and CHORD.
- GATE: Controls the length of the arpeggiated note.
- SWING: Controls the rhythm deviation of the arpeggiated notes.
- OCT 0, OCT 1, OCT 2: Controls how many octaves will be played in the arpeggiated pattern.
- TIME DIV: Determines the timing and rhythm for the note repeat and arpeggiator features, with settings for 1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T.
What are the Smart Chord and Scale parameters?
- KEY: Selects which key the notes will use in the chosen Smart Chord or Smart Scale, with options from C to B.
- VOICING (Smart Chord Mode only): Selects which type of full chord will be played when a single key is pressed, with options for 1,3,5; 1,3,7; 1,3,5,7; 1,5,9; 1,5,12; 3,5,1; 5,1,3; RANDOM.
- TYPE (Smart Chord Mode): Selects which key and type of musical scale will be used, with options for MAJOR, MINOR, CUSTOM.
- TYPE (Smart Scale Mode): Selects which key and type of musical scale will be used, with options for MAJOR, PENTATONIC MAJOR, MINOR, MELODIC MINOR, HARMONIC MINOR, PENTATONIC MINOR, CUSTOM DORIAN, CUSTOM BLUES.
What are the MIDI Channel and Velocity parameters?
- CHANNEL DOWN, UP: Selects which MIDI channel will be used to transmit for the keys, pads, or controls.
- VELOCITY: Changes the Velocity Curve for the keys or pads depending on which controls were last pressed.
Where can I find additional features?
Refer to the software Preset Editor at m-audio.com.
What does the 3-digit LED display show?
The display provides visual information regarding current operation, programming, and controller status. The 3 dot LEDs on the Display correspond to one of the 4 available modes that is active: ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, and Smart Scale.
What does each LED indicate?
- ARP: LED is lit when ARP mode is active. LED flashes when ARP Latch mode is active.
- CHORD: LED is lit when Smart Chord mode is active.
- SCALE: LED is lit when Smart Scale mode is active.
What is the function of the SHIFT button?
Hold the SHIFT button while moving or pressing controls or buttons on the keyboard to access their secondary functions.
How do I set the tempo?
Tap the TEMPO button to set Oxygen 25’s tempo. Press and hold this button and use the < and > buttons to make incremental changes to the tempo.
How do I sync the keyboard to my DAW’s Time Clock messages?
Press and hold SHIFT and the TEMPO button to access the SYNC feature.
What does the tempo setting affect?
The tempo setting affects the keyboard’s arpeggiator and note repeat functions.
How do I activate the note repeat function for the pads?
Press the NOTE REPEAT button to activate the note repeat function for the Pads.
How do I latch the note repeat function?
Hold SHIFT and then press the NOTE REPEAT button to latch the note repeat function.
How do I change the Time Division setting of the Arpeggiator and pad Note Repeat?
While Note Repeat is active, hold SHIFT and press the Time Division keys to change the current Time Division setting.
What do the < and > buttons do in Preset mode?
The < and > buttons will select presets.
What do the < and > buttons do in DAW mode?
The < and > buttons will scroll through track banks.
What do the < and > buttons do when Note Repeat is active?
The < and > buttons will scroll up and down through time division settings.
How do I change the active mode (ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, Smart Scale, or no mode active)?
When SHIFT is held and one of the < or > buttons is pressed, the active mode will change.
How do I turn on or off the currently active mode?
Press the < and > buttons simultaneously.
How do I turn off all modes?
Press the < or > buttons until no Mode button is lit.
What happens when I press the DAW/PRESET button?
When this button is pressed, it will activate the keyboard’s Preset or DAW functionality on the fader, knobs, button, and pads.
What do the controls (Fader, Fader button, < and >, pads, and knobs) send when DAW mode is active?
They will send Mackie, Mackie/HUI, or MIDI CC messages, depending on which DAW is selected.
What happens when Preset mode is active?
Preset select will latch on for you to use the < and > buttons to select from a list of Virtual Instrument presets.
How do I change the currently selected DAW?
Press and hold the SHIFT button and the DAW/PRESET button.
What is the function of the FADER?
The FADER sends different types of standard MIDI CC messages or advanced MIDI messages based on the assigned parameter or the active preset.
What does the FADER do in DAW mode?
It sends channel Fader messages for Track Faders or other DAW controls.
What does the FADER do in Preset mode?
It sends predefined messages or user editable MIDI CC messages.
What is the function of the FADER Button?
This mappable button can be assigned to send Note, CC, and other MIDI messages.
What does the FADER Button do in DAW mode?
It sends Mackie/HUI messages or predefined CC messages.
What does the FADER Button do in Preset mode?
It sends predefined messages or user editable MIDI CC messages.
What is the function of the Knobs 1-8?
They send different types of standard MIDI CC messages or advanced MIDI messages based on the assigned parameter or the active preset. Each knob can be individually assigned to a different MIDI parameter.
What do the Knobs 1-8 do in DAW mode?
They send predefined Mackie/HUI, Mackie messages or predefined CC messages for Track Volume, Panning, Device, or Sends.
What do the Knobs 1-8 do in Preset mode?
They send user editable MIDI Messages in preset 1-10.
What do the transport controls do?
- (Loop): Press this button to activate/deactivate the loop function in your DAW.
- (Stop): Press this button to stop the open song in your DAW. Double-press this button to stop the open song and return the playhead to the beginning of the song. Shift and Press PANIC: Sends an “All Notes Off” message on all 16 MIDI channels.
- (Play): Press this button to play the song in your DAW.
- (Record): Press this button to activate recording in your DAW.
What is the function of the Pads 1-8?
Press these velocity-sensitive pads to send Note On/Off and velocity data when performing.
How do I access the secondary function of the pads?
Hold SHIFT and press a pad to change to activate its secondary function.
What are the secondary functions of the pads?
- PAD BANK 1 (Pad 1): Select pad bank for all Pads 1-8.
- PAD BANK 2 (Pad 2): Select pad bank for all Pads 1-8.
- Set all Knobs 1-8 to: VOLUME (Pad 5): Each knob will adjust the volume of the corresponding software track.
- PAN (Pad 6): Each knob will pan the corresponding software track.
- DEVICE (Pad 7): Each knob will control device controls of the corresponding software track.
- SENDS (Pad 8): Each knob will control the level of the aux sends for the corresponding software track.
What is the function of the USB port?
The USB 2.0 port delivers power to the keyboard and transmits MIDI data when connected to a computer.
What is the function of the SUSTAIN input?
This input accepts a momentary-contact foot pedal (not included). When pressed, this pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressing down on the keys.
How is the polarity of the sustain pedal determined?
The polarity of the sustain pedal is determined by the keyboard upon startup. When an Oxygen 25 keyboard is powering up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the “up” (Off) position.
What should I avoid doing during startup with the sustain pedal?
Avoid pressing the sustain pedal during startup, otherwise the pedal will reverse its operation, and notes will sustain when the pedal is not pressed.
How do I power the device on or off?
Use the POWER ON/OFF switch. When this switch is set to the “on” position, Oxygen 25 is powered through the USB connection to your computer.
What is the function of the Kensington Lock?
This connector is compatible with standard laptop-style Kensington security cables for theft protection.
How does the Pitch wheel affect the sound?
Rolling the Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an instrument’s pitch whereas rolling it downward will lower the pitch. The upper and lower pitch bend limit is determined by settings on your hardware or software synthesizer, not by the Pitch Bend wheel on the keyboard itself. Typically, this can be either a half note or an octave up/down. This wheel is spring mounted and will return to the center detent position when released.
How does the Modulation wheel affect the sound?
The Modulation wheel is used to add expression to performances by changing the intensity of certain effects. By default, most synthesizers assign this wheel to control vibrato (change in intonation) or tremolo (change in volume), although it is usually possible to reassign the function of this wheel through the instrument’s control panel. Rolling the Modulation Wheel upward will increase the modulation effect, while rolling downward will reduce the effect. The Modulation Wheel is an assignable controller capable of sending a variety of MIDI messages other than Modulation data.
What do the Octave buttons do?
The Octave buttons are used to shift the keyboard’s octave range up or down in one octave increments, extending the octave range of the pads or keys.
How do you transpose the keyboard?
Hold SHIFT and press either of the Octave buttons to transpose the keyboard up or down.
What is the primary function of the velocity-sensitive keyboard?
The velocity-sensitive keyboard is the primary method of sending Note On/Off and velocity data when performing. It is also used to access extended programming functions listed along its upper edge.
How do you access the additional programming functions?
Hold SHIFT and press a labeled key to access these additional programming functions.
How do the Key modifiers work?
The Key modifiers are dependent on what mode is currently active. For example, if Smart Chord mode is active, the only Shift modifier functions will be available for the Smart Chord functionality.
What does ARP CTRL do?
ARP CTRL (Arpeggiator Control) controls Arpeggiator settings for the following parameters: UP, DOWN, INCL, EXCL, ORDER, RANDOM, and CHORD. This selects in which order notes will sound when the keys or pads are pressed.
What does GATE control?
GATE controls the length of the arpeggiated note.
What does SWING control?
SWING controls the rhythm deviation of the arpeggiated notes.
What do the OCT 0, OCT 1, and OCT 2 parameters control?
OCT 0, OCT 1, and OCT 2 control how many octaves will be played in the arpeggiated pattern.
What does TIME DIV do?
TIME DIV (Time Division) determines the timing and rhythm for the note repeat and arpeggiator features. Control Arp, and Note Repeat Time Division settings for the following parameters: 1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T.
What does the KEY parameter do?
The KEY parameter selects which key the notes will use in the chosen Smart Chord or Smart Scale. Control Smart Chord and Smart Scale Key settings for the following parameters: C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B.
What does VOICING do?
VOICING (Smart Chord Mode only) selects which type of full chord will be played when a single key is pressed. Control Smart Chord settings for the following parameters: 1,3,5; 1,3,7; 1,3,5,7; 1,5,9; 1,5,12; 3,5,1; 5,1,3; RANDOM.
What does TYPE do?
TYPE selects which type of musical scale will be used when using the Smart Chord or Smart Scale feature. Control Smart Chord MODE settings for the following parameters: MAJOR, MINOR, CUSTOM. Control Smart Scale MODE settings for the following parameters: MAJOR, PENTATONIC MAJOR, MINOR, MELODIC MINOR, HARMONIC MINOR, PENTATONIC MINOR, CUSTOM DORIAN, CUSTOM BLUES.
What does CHANNEL DOWN and UP do?
CHANNEL DOWN and UP selects which MIDI channel will be used to transmit for the keys, pads, or controls.
What does VELOCITY do?
VELOCITY changes the Velocity Curve for the keys or pads depending on which controls was last pressed.
What does PANIC do?
PANIC sends an “All Notes Off” message on all 16 MIDI channels.
What does the Display show?
The Oxygen 49 and 61 feature a 3-digit LED display providing visual information regarding current operation, programming, and controller status. The 3 dot LEDs on the Display correspond to one of the 4 available modes that is active: ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, and Smart Scale.
How does the ARP LED function?
The ARP LED is lit when ARP mode is active and flashes when ARP Latch mode is active.
How does the CHORD LED function?
The CHORD LED is lit when Smart Chord mode is active.
How does the SCALE LED function?
The SCALE LED is lit when Smart Scale mode is active.
What does the SHIFT button do?
Hold the SHIFT button while moving or pressing controls or buttons on the keyboard to access their secondary functions.
How do you set the tempo?
Tap the TEMPO button to set the keyboard’s tempo. Press and hold this button and use the < and > buttons to make incremental changes to the tempo.
How do you sync the keyboard to your DAW’s time clock?
Press and hold SHIFT and the TEMPO button to access the SYNC feature, allowing the keyboard to be synced to your DAWs Time Clock messages (Tempo).
How does the tempo setting affect the keyboard?
The tempo setting affects the keyboard’s arpeggiator and note repeat functions.
How do you activate the Note Repeat function for the Pads?
Press the NOTE REPEAT button to activate the note repeat function for the Pads.
How do you latch the Note Repeat function?
To latch the note repeat function, hold SHIFT and then press the NOTE REPEAT button.
How do you change the Time Division setting of the Arpeggiator and pad Note Repeat while Note Repeat is active?
While Note Repeat is active, hold SHIFT and press the Time Division keys.
What does the NOTE REPEAT (LED) indicate?
This LED will be lit solid when Note Repeat is active.
What do the < and > buttons do in Preset mode?
The < and > buttons will select presets when in Preset mode.
How do you change the active mode (ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, or Smart Scale)?
When SHIFT is held and one of the < or > buttons is pressed, the active mode will change.
How do you turn on or off the currently active mode?
To turn on or off the currently active mode, press the < and > buttons simultaneously. For example, if Smart Scale is active, pressing the < and > buttons simultaneously will deactivate Smart Scale mode and return the keybed to its normal functionality. You can also turn off all modes by pressing the < or > buttons until no Mode button is lit.
How does the functionality of the buttons change?
Depending on what mode the keyboard is currently in, the buttons’ functionality will change.
What do the < and > buttons do in DAW mode?
In DAW mode, the < and > buttons will scroll through track banks.
What do the < and > buttons do in Preset Mode?
In Preset Mode, the < and > buttons will scroll through presets.
What do the < and > buttons do in Edit Mode?
In Edit Mode, the < and > buttons will cycle through the currently selected editable control.
What do the < and > buttons do when Note Repeat is active?
When Note Repeat is active, the < and > buttons will scroll up and down through time division settings.
What does the DAW/PRESET button do?
When the DAW/PRESET button is pressed, it will activate the keyboard’s Preset or DAW functionality on the faders, knobs, button, and pads.
What happens when DAW mode is active?
When DAW mode is active, controls (Faders, Fader buttons, < and >, pads, and knobs) will send Mackie, Mackie/HUI, or MIDI CC messages, depending on which DAW is selected.
What happens when Preset mode is active?
When Preset mode is active, Preset select will latch on for you to use the < and > buttons to select from a list of Virtual Instrument presets.
How do you change the currently selected DAW?
To change what DAW is currently selected, press and hold the SHIFT button and the DAW/PRESET button.
What are the DAW options?
- NC1: Mackie 1: Will send standard Mackie messages. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, Logic, and Reaper.
- NC2: Mackie 2. Will send standard Mackie messages, but with higher resolution for the pan pots. If your DAW’s pan isn’t able to do a full sweep of the pan pot, use Mackie 2. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, Logic, and Reaper.
- M|h: Mackie/HUI will send standard Mackie/HUI messages for DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic.
- N1: MIDI 1 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton.
- N2: MIDI 2 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with MPC Beats, and Reason.
- N3: MIDI 3 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton for controlling clip launching, and more advanced features.
What does the DAW (LED) indicate?
This LED will be lit solid when DAW mode is active.
What do the Faders 1-9 do?
The Faders send different types of standard MIDI CC messages or advanced MIDI messages based on the assigned parameter or the active preset. * DAW Mode: Sends channel Fader messages for Track Faders or other DAW controls. * Preset Mode: Sends predefined messages or user editable MIDI CC messages.
What do the Fader Buttons do?
The Fader Buttons are mappable buttons that can be assigned to send Note, CC, and other MIDI messages. * DAW Mode: Sends Mackie/HUI messages or predefined CC messages for Track Rec Arm, Track Select, Track Solo, and Track Mute. * Preset Mode: Sends predefined messages or user editable MIDI CC messages.
How do you change the Fader buttons’ modes in DAW mode?
When in DAW mode and SHIFT and the DAW BUTTON MODE button is pressed, it will change the Fader buttons’ modes between Track Rec Arm, Track Select, Track Mute, or Track Solo.
What do the Knobs 1-8 do?
The Knobs send different types of standard MIDI CC messages or advanced MIDI messages based on the assigned parameter or the active preset. Each knob can be individually assigned to a different MIDI parameter. * DAW Mode: Sends predefined Mackie/HUI, Mackie messages or predefined CC messages for Track Panning, Device, or Sends. * Preset Mode: Sends user editable MIDI Messages in preset 1-10.
What does the Loop button do?
Press the Loop button to activate/deactivate the loop function in your DAW.
What does the Stop button do?
Press the Stop button to stop the open song in your DAW. Double-press this button to stop the open song and return the playhead to the beginning of the song.
What does the Play button do?
Press the Play button to play the song in your DAW.
What does the Record button do?
Press the Record button to activate recording in your DAW.
What do the Pads 1-8 do?
The Pads send Note On/Off and velocity data when performing.
How do you change a pad’s secondary function?
Hold SHIFT and press a pad to change to activate its secondary function.
What does PAD BANK 1 do?
PAD BANK 1 selects pad bank for all Pads 1-8.
What does PAD BANK 2 do?
PAD BANK 2 selects pad bank for all Pads 1-8.
What does PAN do when applied to the Knobs?
Each knob will pan the corresponding software track.
What does DEVICE do when applied to the Knobs?
Each knob will control device controls of the corresponding software track.
What does SENDS do when applied to the Knobs?
Each knob will control the level of the aux sends for the corresponding software track.
What does the USB port do?
The USB 2.0 port delivers power to the keyboard and transmits MIDI data when connected to a computer.
What does the SUSTAIN input do?
This input accepts a momentary-contact foot pedal (not included). When pressed, this pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressing down on the keys.
How is the polarity of the sustain pedal determined?
The polarity of the sustain pedal is determined by the keyboard upon startup. When the keyboard is powering up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the “up” (Off) position. It is important that the sustain pedal is not pressed during startup, otherwise the pedal will reverse its operation, and notes will sustain when the pedal is not pressed.
What does the POWER ON/OFF switch do?
Use this switch to power the device on or off. When this switch is set to the “on” position, the keyboard is powered through the USB connection to your computer.
What is the Kensington Lock used for?
This connector is compatible with standard laptop-style Kensington security cables for theft protection.
What are the basic concepts of the Oxygen Series keyboard?
The Oxygen Series keyboard features concepts such as octaves and transposition, tempo control, note repeat/latch button, presets, DAW and preset mode, SHIFT, < and > buttons, ARP and latch control, smart chord control, smart scale control, DAW button mode, DAW knob control, channel selection, velocity curve, and panic.
How does the keyboard function?
The keyboard is velocity-sensitive with aftertouch and can access the full range of 127 available MIDI notes across 10 octaves. Pressing SHIFT and one of the labeled keys allows you to quickly edit Smart Chord, Smart Scale, Arpeggiator, Channel and Velocity functionality.
How do I change the octave of the keyboard?
Use the Key Octave -/+ buttons to lower or raise the octave, respectively. The display will temporarily show OCT and the current octave shift. The Oxygen 25’s keyboard can be shifted 4 octaves down or 5 octaves up, the Oxygen 49’s keyboard can be shifted 3 octaves down or 4 octaves up, and the Oxygen 61’s keyboard can be shifted 3 octaves down or 3 octaves up.
How do I change the transposition of the keyboard?
Press and hold Shift, and then use the Key Octave -/+ buttons to lower or raise the keybed by one semitone, respectively. The display will temporarily show the current transposition (-12 to 12).
How do I edit the tempo?
To edit the Tempo, press the Tempo button. You can either repeatedly tap the TEMPO button to enter in the tempo, or press and hold the TEMPO button and use the < and > Buttons to scroll to your desired tempo.
How do I sync the tempo?
Pressing the Shift Button and the Tempo Button selects whether the tempo is sent from the keyboard’s internal tempo or synced to an external DAW. Available values are: Internal, External. The BPM range is 20.00 – 240.00. Clock messages are sent and received on Oxygen Port 1 (Oxygen ##/USB MIDI).
How do I activate the Note Repeat/Roll functionality?
When the Note Repeat/Latch Button is pressed and held, it will activate the Pad’s Note Repeat/Roll functionality.
How do I activate the Note Repeat button’s Latch feature?
If SHIFT and the Note Repeat/Latch button are pressed together, then that will activate the Note Repeat button’s Latch feature.
How do I change the Time Division setting of the Arpeggiator and pad Note Repeat?
While Note Repeat is active, in Preset Mode, the < and > Buttons can be used to change the current Time Division setting of the Arpeggiator and pad Note Repeat. Time Division settings can also be changed when the ARP is active by pressing and holding the SHIFT Button and pressing the keys labeled with Time Division settings.
What are the Time Division settings?
The Time Division settings are:
- 1/4
- 1/4T
- 1/8
- 1/8T
- 1/16
- 1/16T
- 1/32
- 1/32T
What is a preset?
A preset is a saved collection of assignments for your Oxygen’s controls, channel settings, keyboard zone settings, etc.
How many presets can the Oxygen store?
You can store up to 10 Preset presets in the Oxygen 25, 49 and 61’s internal memory.
What is the Oxygen Series Software Manager?
The Oxygen Series Software Manager gives you access to all of your included software as well as the Oxygen Preset Editor. The Preset Editor gives you a visual and intuitive way to edit the various messages that Oxygen’s controls send to your computer without having to use the hardware interface. The Preset Editor enables you to save and load custom presets from your computer.
How do I select a Preset preset on the Oxygen?
Press the DAW/PRESET button to put the keyboard in Preset Mode (DAW button unlit), and use the < and > Buttons to select your desired preset.
How do I select a DAW preset on the Oxygen?
Press and hold the DAW/PRESET button when in DAW mode (DAW button lit), and use the < and > Buttons to select your desired DAW preset.
What is the purpose of the DAW and Preset Modes?
By choosing the operation Mode, you can quickly switch between the Oxygen controlling your DAW’s controls when DAW mode is active to controlling a soft synth/Virtual Instrument when Preset mode is active. These two operation Modes determine the function of the MIDI keyboard’s editable controls.
How does DAW mode function?
In DAW Mode, the keyboard’s controls will be mapped to faders, buttons, knobs, and in some cases pads in your DAW.
- NC1: Mackie 1: Will send standard Mackie messages. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper.
- NC2: Mackie 2. Will send standard Mackie messages, but with higher resolution for the pan pots. If your DAW’s pan isn’t able to do a full sweep of the pan pot, use Mackie 2. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper.
- M|h: Mackie/HUI will send standard Mackie/HUI messages for DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic.
- N1: MIDI 1 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton.
- N2: MIDI 2 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with MPC Beats, and Reason.
- N3: MIDI 3 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton for controlling clip launching, and more advanced features.
How does Preset mode function?
In Preset Mode, the keyboard’s controls will be mapped to faders, buttons, knobs, and pads in your selected Virtual Instrument. The keyboard’s editable controls can be set to functions that you design yourself. The following preset mappings can be edited using the Oxygen Preset Editor and then saved to the keyboard’s internal memory for you to load at a later time:
- MPC PI
- Hybrid 2
- Mini Grand
- Velvet
- Xpand!2
- Vacuum
- BOOM
- DB33
- General MIDI
- General MIDI
How do I set the keyboard to operate in DAW Mode?
Press the DAW/Preset Button so that the DAW button is lit.
How do I change which DAW my keyboard is set to control?
While in DAW mode, press and hold the DAW/Preset Button and then use the < and > Buttons to select your DAW.
What should I do if my DAW does not automatically configure my Oxygen series keyboard?
Follow the setup steps listed in the Oxygen DAW Setup Guides.
How do I set the keyboard to operate in Preset Mode?
Press the DAW/Preset Button so that the DAW button is unlit.
How do I change the currently selected preset?
Press the DAW/PRESET button to put the keyboard in Preset Mode (DAW button unlit), and use the < and > Buttons to select your desired preset.
What should I do if the virtual instrument I want to use is not included with my Oxygen?
Use MPC Beats as a plugin wrapper in your favorite DAW, and the Oxygen’s MPC PI preset. MPC Beats opens as a plugin wrapper in all mainstream DAWs to merge the best of all DAW worlds. This gives you the freedom to use MPC Beats as a soft synth/Virtual Instrument plugin wrapper, enabling you to have all of your Oxygen controls auto-mapped to your favorite soft synth/Virtual Instrument plugin.
What is the SHIFT Button used for?
When this button is pressed and held it will enable you to select SHIFT modifier functions of the keyboard.
What are the < and > Buttons used for?
When in any of the keyboard’s available editing modes, these buttons are used for scrolling through selections. When in DAW Mode this Encoder will send separate Up/Down or Left/Right messages (depending on the DAW, DAW Selection, and depending on if Shift and these buttons are pressed). In Preset mode these buttons will scroll through available presets. If Note Repeat mode is active, these buttons will be used to select time division settings. If Tempo is pressed and held, these buttons will be used to change the internal Tempo. When SHIFT and these buttons are pressed, they will scroll through the available Modes, ARP, ARP Latch, Smart Chord, or Smart Scale. When these buttons are pressed together at the same time, they will activate or deactivate the current mode.
How do I activate the keyboard’s internal arpeggiator?
When SHIFT and either the < or > button is pressed, it will enable you to select and activate the keyboard’s internal arpeggiator. When the ARP is active, the ARP LED will be lit. The arpeggiator’s rate is based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings.
How do I activate the ARP Latch functionality?
Press and hold SHIFT and either the < or > button until the ARP LED is flashing.
How do I change the Arpeggiator’s Time Division settings?
Time Division settings can be accessed by pressing and holding the Note Repeat button and pressing < or > buttons, or by pressing the Shift button and any of the time division keys (1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T).
How do I turn on and off the ARP?
Press both < and > buttons simultaneously.
Can the Arpeggiator be synced to an external MIDI clock source?
You can sync the Arpeggiator to either the current Tempo’s BPM setting, or an external MIDI Clock source. The clock source can be changed by pressing and holding SHIFT and the Tempo button. Arpeggiator functionality is available in the 2 keyboard modes, DAW, PRESET.
What are the different Arp Modes?
- Up: Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest.
- Down: Notes will sound from the highest to the lowest.
- Inclusive (Incl): Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest, then back down. The lowest and highest notes will sound twice when changing direction.
- Exclusive (Excl): Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest, then back down. The lowest and highest notes will sound only once when changing direction.
- Order: Notes will sound in the order they were pressed.
- Random: Notes will sound in random order.
- Chord: All notes of the chord will sound together repeatedly.
What is the Gate setting for Arpeggiator?
The Gate setting determines how much length the arpeggiators notes will have. The shorter the gate, the shorter the note. Values range from 5% – 100%.
What is the Swing setting for Arpeggiator?
The Swing setting determines how much tempo swing the arpeggiators notes will have. Available values are:
- 50%: No Swing
- 55%: 55% swing
- 57%: 57% swing
- 59%: 59% swing
- 61%: 61% swing
- 64%: 64% swing
- 66%: 64% swing
- 75%: 75% swing
What is the Octave setting for Arpeggiator?
The Octave setting determines the arpeggiators octave range. Available values are:
- 0: No octaves
- 1: 1 octave
- 2: 2 octaves
How do I activate Smart Chord Mode?
When SHIFT and either the < or > button is pressed, it will enable you to select and activate the keyboard’s internal Smart Chord Mode. When Smart Chord is active, the Chord LED will be lit. The Smart Chord settings are based on the current Key, Voicing, and Type settings. Key, Voicing, and Type settings are editable when Smart Chord mode is active and using the SHIFT button and pressing one of the Key, Voicing, or Type keys.
How does the Smart Chord Mode function?
When Smart Chord mode is active, a single key press will play a chord as selected in the current Smart Chord Edit options. This functionality is available in the 2 keyboard modes, DAW, PRESET.
How do I turn on and off Smart Chord Mode?
Press both < and > buttons simultaneously.
What are the Smart Chord Modes?
- Smart Mode: In this Mode, you will first assign the keyboard to a musical key (e.g. D minor). Then you will assign the desired voicing for the chords (what intervals will be included in the chord, e.g. 1-3-5). Each key’s chord voicing will then be automatically enharmonic to the selected key.
- Custom: In this Mode, you can determine the chord structure that will be assigned to each key by manually playing it. For example, if you hold Shift and press the Custom key, the LED display will show “C5t”. When “C5t” is shown on the LED display, the Shift button can then be released and you can press up to 6 keys simultaneously to enter in a custom chord, for example 1-b3-5-b7 chord, every key will then be assigned to play this chord structure. The note of the key you press will serve as the root of the chord.
What are the Key, Voicing, and Type settings for the Smart Chord Mode?
- Key: C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B
- Voicing: 1,3,5; 1,3,7; 1,3,5,7; 1,5,9; 1,5,12; 3,5,1; 5,1,3; Random
- Type: Major, Minor, Custom
How do I activate Smart Scale Mode?
When SHIFT and either the < or > button is pressed, it will enable you to select and activate the keyboard’s internal Smart Scale Mode. When Smart Scale is active, the Scale LED will be lit. The Smart Scale settings are based on the current Key, and Type settings. Key, and Type settings are editable when Smart Scale mode is active and using the SHIFT button and pressing one of the Key, or Type keys.
How does Smart Scale Mode function?
The Smart Scale functionality will only function on notes being played on the keyboard. When Smart Scale Mode is active, keys will only play notes in the key of the current key and type selection. This functionality is available in the 2 keyboard modes, DAW, PRESET.
How do I turn on and off Smart Scale Mode?
Press both < and > buttons simultaneously.
What are the Key and Type settings for the Smart Scale Mode?
- Key: C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B
- Type: Major, Pentatonic Major, Minor, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic Minor, Custom – Dorian, Custom – Blues
How do I change the current fader buttons mode in DAW mode on the 49- and 61-key?
When the Shift button and the DAW button are pressed, it will change the current fader buttons mode in DAW mode. The DAW Button mode selections are track Record (Record arm), Select, Mute, and Solo.
What are the DAW Button modes?
- Rec: Fader Buttons will activate Record Arm MIDI, Mackie, or Mackie/HUI messages for the associated button’s current channel in your DAW.
- Select: Fader Buttons will activate Track Select MIDI, Mackie, or Mackie/HUI messages for the associated button’s current channel in your DAW.
- Mute: Fader Buttons will activate Mute MIDI, Mackie, or Mackie/HUI messages for the associated button’s current channel in your DAW.
- Solo: Fader Buttons will activate Solo MIDI, Mackie, or Mackie/HUI messages for the associated button’s current channel in your DAW.
How do I change the function of knobs in DAW mode?
Using the SHIFT button and Pads 9-12 (on the 25-key), or 9-11 (on the 49-key and 61-key) will enable you to change the function of knobs in DAW mode.
What are the DAW Knob Control modes?
- Volume: Will change the knobs function to control the channel faders in your DAW.
- Pan: Will change the knobs function to control the channel pan knobs in your DAW.
- Device: Will change the knobs function to control the currently selected channel’s plugin controls in your DAW.
- Sends: Will change the knobs function to control the currently selected channel’s send controls in your DAW.
How do I select the MIDI channel?
Select the MIDI channel that will be used to send MIDI messages from the keys, pads, knobs, faders, and buttons. The last selected control will be the one selected for editing. For example, if the keys are pressed before pressing Shift Button and the Channel key are pressed, then the keybed’s channel will be selected for editing. The values are displayed in the Value LED as G,1-16 or G1o, 1-16.
How do I select the Velocity Curve?
The Velocity Curve selects the velocity curve that the keyboard or drum pads will use for each MIDI note. The last selected control will be the one selected for editing. For example, if the keys are pressed before pressing Shift Button and the Velocity key are pressed, then the keybed’s velocity curve will be selected for editing. If the Velocity Curve function is selected for the drum pads, all drum pads will begin flashing to show their Velocity is being edited. As Velocity Curves are selected, the LED Display will show the curve in the format listed. Performance Mode will resume after 2 seconds of a value being selected.
What are the Velocity Curve settings?
The 4 velocity curve settings are Low, Medium, High, and Linear. The 3 fixed velocity settings give velocities of 64, 100, and 127, respectively.
How do I send an “All Notes Off” message?
Press the Panic key or Shift and the Stop button (on the 25-key) to send an “All Notes Off” message on all 16 MIDI channels. This stops any stuck notes that continue to play even after their keys have been released.
How do I restore factory default settings?
Factory default settings can be restored by holding down the Octave – and + buttons during power-up. At this point all previously saved data will be erased.
What is the Low Keyboard Sensitivity setting?
This is a low-sensitivity setting, useful for playing notes with mostly low velocities.
What is the Medium Keyboard Sensitivity setting?
This is a medium-sensitivity setting (the default), useful for playing with an average amount of force.
What is the High Keyboard Sensitivity setting?
This is a high-sensitivity setting, useful for playing notes with mostly high velocities.
What is the Linear Keyboard Sensitivity setting?
This is a linear curve. The velocity of the note will be proportional to the amount of force.
What are the fixed velocity settings?
- All notes will have a fixed velocity of 64
- All notes will have a fixed velocity of 100
- All notes will have a fixed velocity of 127
What are the DAW List options?
- NC1: Mackie 1: Will send standard Mackie messages. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, Logic, and Reaper.
- NC2: Mackie 2. Will send standard Mackie messages, but with higher resolution for the pan pots. If your DAW’s pan isn’t able to do a full sweep of the pan pot, use Mackie 2. Mackie control is typically used for DAWs like Cubase, Studio One, Logic, and Reaper.
- M|h: Mackie/HUI will send standard Mackie/HUI messages for DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic.
- N1: MIDI 1 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton.
- N2: MIDI 2 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with MPC Beats, and Reason.
- N3: MIDI 3 will send 1 set of standard MIDI messages for use with Ableton for controlling clip launching, and more advanced features.
What is the Preset List?
- MPC PI
- Hybrid 3
- Mini Grand
- Velvet
- Xpand!2
- Vacuum
- Boom
- DB33
- General MIDI
- General MIDI
What are the Oxygen Output Ports in Preset Mode?
Messages: Controls, Keys, Pads, Timing Clock
- Oxygen ## USB MIDI
What are the Oxygen Output Ports in DAW Mode?
Messages: Controls, Pads, MIDIOUT2 (Oxygen ##) MACKIE/HUI
What are the Oxygen Output Ports in Preset Editor?
Messages: MIDIOUT3 (Oxygen ##) EDITOR
What are the Oxygen Input Ports for Timing Clock Messages?
Messages In: Oxygen ## USB MIDI
What are the Oxygen Input Ports for DAW LED control, and Mackie/HUI Heartbeat?
Messages: MIDIIN2 (Oxygen ##) MACKIE/HUI
What are the Oxygen Input Ports for Preset Editor?
Messages: MIDIIN3 (Oxygen ##) EDITOR
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