Roland Electronic Keyboard 5100009796 02 User Guide

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Contents of the Package

The package of the A-300PRO/500PRO/800PRO (which we’ll subsequently refer to as the A-PRO) contains the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are

included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the A-PRO.

MIDI keyboard controller A-PRO

USB cable

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Use this cable to connect the A-PRO to the USB connector of your computer. For details

on connections, refer to “Installing the Driver” (p. 12).

Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement for the supplied

USB cable (for example due to damage or loss), please contact the nearest Roland

Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet

titled “Information.”

Owner’s manual

This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.

The photo show the A-500PRO.

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack installation guide

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM (one each)

This explains the installation and user registration process for the software included on

the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack DVD-ROM. Unless you complete the user

registration and obtain a registration code as directed in this guide, you won’t be able

to use the software for more than thirty days after installation.

A-PRO CD-ROM

This contains the A-PRO drivers.

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack DVD-ROM

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack, packed with a lavish array of high-quality music

production tools, is included.

Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc.

Damaged or dirty discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a

commercially available CD cleaner.

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without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Do not attempt to play back a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM in a conventional

audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause

permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components

may result.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3; p. 5). These sections provide important

information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to

feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your

new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be

saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,

the supplied power cord must not be used with

any other device.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury

should the unit be used improperly.

warnings.The speciﬁc meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the triangle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general

cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

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• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,

nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can

damage the cord, producing severed elements

and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and

shock hazards!

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be

carried out (are forbidden). The speciﬁc thing that must

not be done is indicated by the design contained within

the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that

the unit must never be disassembled.

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* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse eﬀects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic animals

or pets.

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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,

coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft

drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The speciﬁc thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the

case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord

plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

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012b

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC

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004

adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by

your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or

an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the

separate sheet titled “Information” when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the

plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its

AC adaptor.

• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating

duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts

within it (except when this manual provides specific

instructions directing you to do so). Refer all

servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service

Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

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007

008b

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is

• Use only the specified AC adaptor (sold separately),

and make sure the line voltage at the installation

matches the input voltage specified on the AC

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level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on

stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should

provide supervision until the child is capable of

following all the rules essential for the safe

operation of the unit.

adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a

different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their

use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

012d

101b

109b

• Immediately turn the power off, and request

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so

their location or position does not interfere with

their proper ventilation.

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and

unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland

Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled

“Information” when:

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

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102c

110b

• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord

when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet

or this unit.

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning

in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the

outlet.

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• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC

adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all

dust and other accumulations away from its

prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the

power outlet whenever the unit is to remain

unused for an extended period of time. Any

accumulation of dust between the power plug and

the power outlet can result in poor insulation and

lead to fire.

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance

015

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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share

an outlet with an unreasonable number of other

devices. Be especially careful when using

extension cords—the total power used by all

devices you have connected to the extension

cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating

(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive

loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat

up and eventually melt through.

with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

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206j

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming

entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be

placed so they are out of the reach of children.

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®

operating system.”

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* Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of

Apple Inc.

106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on

the unit.

* Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.

* SONAR and Cakewalk logo are trademarks of Cakewalk, Inc.

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107c

016

• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet

hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,

an outlet or this unit.

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult

with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service

Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent

portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which

was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland

has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

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108b

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC

adaptor and all cords coming from external

devices.

023

• Do not attempt to play back a CD-ROM or DVD-

ROM in a conventional audio CD player. Damage

to speakers or other system components may

result.

* Roland and GS are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

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108c

• Disconnect all cords coming from external

devices before moving the unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

358

Power Supply

Additional Precautions

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This

can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to

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551

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be

produce sound.

used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an

inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave

oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending

on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power

supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may

produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate

electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between

irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper

operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of

losing important data, we recommend that you periodically

save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the

360

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on

which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar

the surface.

You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to

prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure

that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

unit’s memory in your computer.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of

data that was stored in your computer once it has been lost.

Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss

this unit and the electrical outlet.

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Maintenance

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of

of data.

553

401a

consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s

buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or

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• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the

power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or

damage to speakers or other devices.

one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove

stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-

abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit

and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

556

402

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the

connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will

avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal

Placement

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to

avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception.

Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

elements.

352b

Repairs and Data

558b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices,

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s

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such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit.

Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or

while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you

should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater

volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory

night).

may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data

should always be backed up in your computer, or written

down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is

taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such

as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we

regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and

Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box

(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you

distance from this unit, or switch them off.

will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

354a

561

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices

that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or

otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold

separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you

risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the

CD-ROM and DVD-ROM handling

temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets

(condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or

malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this

condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it

to stand for several hours, until the condensation has

completely evaporated.

801

• Do not touch the data surface (the unprinted surface) of the

disc, or allow it to be scratched. Doing so may make the data

unreadable. If the disc gets dirty, clean it using a commercially

available disc cleaner.

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Contents

Menus ...............................................................................................................................................27

File Menu ........................................................................................................................27

Edit Menu .......................................................................................................................27

Options Menu ...............................................................................................................27

Help Menu......................................................................................................................27

Keyboard Shortcuts .....................................................................................................................28

Using Control Maps .....................................................................................................................29

Assigning MIDI Messages .........................................................................................29

Checking the Assigned MIDI Messages...............................................................30

Receiving a Control Map from the A-PRO ..........................................................31

Transmitting a Control Map to the A-PRO..........................................................31

Saving a Control Map on Your Computer............................................................................32

Loading a Control Map that was Saved on Your Computer .........................................32

Message Parameters...................................................................................................33

Using Keyboard Sets....................................................................................................................40

Receiving a Keyboard Set .........................................................................................40

Transmitting a Keyboard Se t...................................................................................40

Contents of the Package................................................... 2

USING THE UNIT SAFELY................................................... 3

IMPORTANT NOTES........................................................... 5

Names of Things and What They Do................................ 8

Panel.................................................................................................................................................... 8

Side Panel ........................................................................................................................................11

Installing the Driver ........................................................12

Windows 7/Windows Vista Users............................................................................................12

Windows XP Users........................................................................................................................15

Mac OS X Users ..............................................................................................................................17

Verifying that Installation was Successful............................................................................19

Checking with a SONAR Soft Synths (Windows) ..............................................19

Checking in GarageBand (Mac OS X)....................................................................2 0

Performing (Play Mode) ................................................. 41

Look what You Can Do with the A-PRO .........................21

Playing the Keyboard..................................................................................................................41

Convenient Performance Functions......................................................................................41

Specifying the Current Channel (MIDI Transmit Channel).............................................42

MIDI Channel.................................................................................................................42

Selecting Sounds (PROGRAM CHANGE/BANK)..................................................................43

PROGRAM CHANGE ....................................................................................................43

Bank Select (BANK)......................................................................................................43

Selecting the UPPER and LOWER Sounds............................................................................44

Selecting the UPPER Sound .....................................................................................44

Selecting the LOWER Sound....................................................................................44

Layering Two Sounds (DUAL)...................................................................................................45

Playing Two Sounds Separately (SPLIT)................................................................................45

Adjusting the Playing Dynamics (VELOCITY)......................................................................46

Specifying a Fixed Velocity (KEY VELOCITY) ......................................................46

Changing the Keyboard Touch (VELOCITY CURVE) ........................................46

Muting the Controller Values (PRM MUTE)..........................................................................47

PRM MUTE......................................................................................................................47

Play.....................................................................................................................................................21

Use ACT ............................................................................................................................................21

Use Control Maps..........................................................................................................................21

Create Your Own Settings .........................................................................................................21

Using A-PRO Editor .........................................................22

Installing A-PRO Editor................................................................................................................22

Windows Users .............................................................................................................22

Mac OS X Users.............................................................................................................22

MIDI Port Assignments ...............................................................................................................23

Windows Users .............................................................................................................23

Mac OS X Users.............................................................................................................23

Items in the Windows..................................................................................................................24

Main Window ................................................................................................................24

Message Assignment Window................................................................................24

Keyboard Set Window ...............................................................................................26

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Contents

Other Settings................................................................................................................................69

Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode) .........................48

H-ACTIVITY ON/OFF....................................................................................................69

L9 FUNCTION.................................................................................................................69

OMNI ................................................................................................................................70

FACTORY RESET............................................................................................................70

Assigning a MIDI Message on the A-PRO Keyboard.........................................................48

Note Assignments .......................................................................................................49

Aftertouch Assignment .............................................................................................50

Control Change Assignment ...................................................................................51

Program Change Assignment.................................................................................52

RPN/NRPN Assignment .............................................................................................53

Tempo Assignment.....................................................................................................54

Convenient Functions.................................................................................................................56

Copying an Assignment............................................................................................56

Clearing an Assignment (NO ASSIGN)..................................................................56

Appendices...................................................................... 71

Two MIDI Ports...............................................................................................................................71

Connecting the A-PRO Directly to a Sound Module........................................................72

About Standard Driver Mode...................................................................................................73

Installing the Standard Driver.................................................................................73

Input/output Device Settings .................................................................................73

System Settings (EDIT Mode) .........................................57

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 74

LCD Contrast Setting...................................................................................................................59

LCD CONTRAST.............................................................................................................59

Keyboard-related Settings.........................................................................................................60

KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE ..................................................................................60

KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH CURVE...........................................................................61

KEYBOARD PORT SET..................................................................................................61

KEYBOARD ACTIVE PA RT ...........................................................................................62

TRANSPOSE....................................................................................................................62

SHIFT KEY LATCH .........................................................................................................62

Pad-related Settings ....................................................................................................................63

PAD VELOCITY CURVE................................................................................................63

PAD AFTERTOUCH CURVE........................................................................................63

Clock-related Settings.................................................................................................................64

MIDI CLOCK ON/OFF...................................................................................................64

MIDI CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO ................................................................................64

MIDI CLOCK OUTPUT PORT......................................................................................64

USB-related Settings....................................................................................................................65

ADVANCED DRIVER MODE.......................................................................................65

MIDI-related Settings...................................................................................................................66

MIDI I/F SWITCH ...........................................................................................................66

MIDI MERGE DESTINATION ......................................................................................67

Control Map Settings...................................................................................................................68

STARTUP MEMORY......................................................................................................68

[VALUE] knob Settings ................................................................................................................68

FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................68

Problems when Installing the Driver .....................................................................................74

Problems with Settings...............................................................................................................76

Problems when Playing..............................................................................................................77

Other Problems .............................................................................................................................79

MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................... 83

Main Specifications......................................................... 84

Index ................................................................................ 85

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Names of Things and What They Do

Panel

Display

This shows a variety of information, such as the current state.

Indication

Summary

When you operate a controller, the value of the parameter assigned to that

controller is shown for a certain duration. Information such as the MIDI chan-

nel and program change is also shown.

Alphanumeric

characters

When the cursor is located here, moving a controller will not transmit MIDI

messages (p. 47).

PRM MUTE

CTRL MAP

When the cursor is located here, you can turn the [VALUE] knob

between control maps stored in the A-PRO (p. 21).

to switch

to trans-

When the cursor is located here, you can turn the [VALUE] knob

mit a program change on the current channel (p. 43).

PGM CHANGE

MIDI CH

When the cursor is located here, you can turn the [VALUE] knob

change the MIDI channel on which the keyboard or bender lever will trans-

mit (p. 42).

When the cursor is located here, you can turn the [VALUE] knob

change the value of a user-assigned parameter (p. 68).

USER ASSIGN

[VALUE] knob, [ENTER] button

You can turn the [VALUE] knob to change the MIDI channel, switch program changes

or control maps, or change the value of a user-specified parameter.

In EDIT mode, use the [VALUE] knob to select an item or edit its value.

When this knob is pressed, it functions as the [ENTER] button.

[ACT] button

Press the [ACT] button if you’re using SONAR or software compatible with ACT (Active

Controller Technology) (p. 21).

You can use controllers [B1]–[B4], [R1]–[R9], [L1]–[L9], [S1]–[S9], and [A1]–[A8] to

operate SONAR or your ACT-compatible software.

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Names of Things and What They Do

[

] button, [

] button

Bender lever

Use this to change the pitch or apply vibrato.

You can also assign a desired MIDI message to this lever as a controller.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

You can use the [

PGM CHANGE, MIDI CH, or USER ASSIGN in the display.

] [

] buttons to move the cursor that is shown at CTRL MAP,

Controllers [B1]–[B4] (button)

You can assign any desired MIDI messages to these buttons.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

[SPLIT] button, [DUAL] button, [LOWER] button, [UPPER] button

[SPLIT] button

Use this button to split the keyboard into right (UPPER) and left (LOWER) areas so that

you can play a different sound in each area.

[DUAL] button

Use this button to play two sounds layered.

[LOWER] button

Use this button to play the LOWER part.

[UPPER] button

Use this button to play the UPPER part.

[SHIFT] button

When you’re in PLAY mode (p. 41), you can hold down the [SHIFT] button and use

controllers [B1]–[B4], the [DUAL]/[LOWER]/[UPPER] buttons, the [TRANSPOSE] button,

and the OCTAVE [–] [+] buttons as a numeric keypad. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and

press the [SPLIT] button for backspace.

[TRANSPOSE] button

This button lets you shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in steps of a semitone.

➝ “TRANSPOSE” (p. 62)

OCTAVE [–] [+] buttons

These buttons let you shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in steps of one octave.

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Names of Things and What They Do

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V-LINK

V-LINK (

Controllers [R1]–[R9] (knobs)

) is a function that allows music and images to be performed

You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these knobs.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can

easily enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of

a music performance.

Controllers [L1]–[L8] (button)

You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these buttons.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

Controllers [S1]–[S9] (sliders)

You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these sliders.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

[HOLD] button

This button turns Hold on/off (a function that sustains the note even after you release

the [A1]–[A8] pad).

Alternatively, you can assign a desired MIDI message to this button or use it to turn

V-LINK on/off instead of using it as Hold.

Controllers [A1]–[A8] (pads)

You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these pads.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

These pads can transmit velocity values that correspond to the force with which you

pressed the pad, or aftertouch values.

➝ “L9 FUNCTION” (p. 69)

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Names of Things and What They Do

Side Panel

fig.Panel-Side.eps

USB connector

Use this to connect the A-PRO to your computer via a USB cable.

[MIDI MERGE] switch

This switch turns the Merge function on/off for messages from MIDI IN.

➝ “MIDI MERGE DESTINATION” (p. 67)

MIDI IN/OUT connectors

You can connect these connectors to the MIDI connectors of other MIDI equipment to

transmit and receive MIDI messages.

➝ “MIDI-related Settings” (p. 66)

HOLD (P1) jack, EXPRESSION (P2) jack

Connect the appropriate type of pedal to each of these connectors.

17 18

Connect a pedal switch (DP-2, DP-10; sold separately) here and use it as a

Hold pedal.

HOLD

DC IN jack

Connect an expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold separately) here and use it to

EXPRESSION

control the sound or volume in real time.

You can connect a separately sold AC adaptor here. If you want to purchase an AC

adaptor, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product, or the nearest

Roland Service Center.

You can also assign any desired MIDI message to these controllers.

➝ “Assigning MIDI Messages” (p. 29)

[Power] switch

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold separately). By

connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or

damage to the unit.

Power on using the AC adaptor

Power off

OFF

Security slot (

)

Power on with the USB cable connected

http://www.kensington.com/

USB (i.e., bus power) can be used when the A-PRO is connected to your computer

via a USB cable. The power is supplied from the computer via the USB cable.

USB

The A-PRO might not operate on bus power with some computers. In this case,

please use the separately sold AC adaptor.

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Installing the Driver

A driver is software that transfers data between the A-PRO and the application software

on your computer when the A-PRO is connected to your computer.

Windows 7/Windows Vista Users

Steps to be performed on the A-PRO keyboard itself are marked by a

The procedure for installation and checking will depend on your system. Perform the

Operation of the A-PRO symbol. Don’t connect the A-PRO to your computer until you

following two steps to install and check the driver.

fig.H_install.eps

are told to do so.

The example screen shots included here are taken from Windows 7.

Windows 7 /

Windows XP

P. 15

Mac OS X

P. 17

Windows Vista

With the A-PRO disconnected, start up Windows.

Disconnect all USB cables from your computer, with the exception of those for a

USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

Install driver

Check

P. 12

Close all currently running software.

P. 19

P. 20

Insert the included A-PRO CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

When the auto-play dialog box appears, click [Open folder to view files].

In the appropriate folder within the CD-ROM, double-click the

[Setup] icon to start up the installer.

Installer

Windows 7

Open the folders [Driver] and then [Win7]

Open the folders [Driver] and then [Vista]

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Win7]

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Vista]

Windows Vista

Windows 7 64-bit edition

Windows Vista 64-bit edition

If you get a message saying “The operating system you are using is not supported” or

“The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you’re running,”

or if you don’t know the version of your operating system, check your operating system

as described below.

If “System type” indicates “64-bit Operating System,” you have the 64-bit version.

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Windows 7 users

To begin the installation, click [Next] once again. Installation will

begin.

Open “Control Panel,” click “System and Security,” and then click [System].

If the Control Panel shows the icon view, click [System].

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Windows Vista users

Open “Control Panel,” click [System and Maintenance], and then click [System].

If the Control Panel shows the classic view, double-click the “System” icon.

A user account control confirmation screen will appear.

Click [Yes] if you’re using Windows 7, or click [Continue] if you’re

using Windows Vista.

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If a Windows security dialog box appears, click [Install].

^{Operation of the A-PRO}Turn the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch OFF.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}When the screen indicates “Ready to install the

driver,” use a USB cable to connect the A-PRO to your computer.

The screen will indicate “A-PRO Driver will be installed on your

computer.” Click [Next].

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

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If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

Operation of the A-PRO Set the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch to USB.

The driver will be installed automatically.

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11 When the installation is completed, the “A-PRO Driver Setup” dialog

box will indicate “Installation has been completed.”

Click [Close] to close the “A-PRO Driver Setup” dialog box.

If the “System Settings Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Windows will

automatically restart.

Now let’s check to make sure that installation was successful.

➝ “Checking with a SONAR Soft Synths (Windows)” (p. 19)

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Windows XP Users

Steps to be performed on the A-PRO keyboard itself are marked by a Operation of the A-PRO symbol. Don’t connect the A-PRO to your computer until you are told to do so.

If the “Software Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to

continue the installation.

With the A-PRO disconnected, start up Windows.

Disconnect all USB cables from your computer, with the exception of those for a

USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] in the dialog box to terminate the

installation. Then change the setting as described in “Driver signing option

settings (Windows XP)” (p. 80), and perform the installation once again.

Close all currently running software.

Insert the included A-PRO CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}Set the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch to OFF.

On the CD-ROM, open the [Driver] folder and then the [XP] folder,

and double-click the [Setup] icon.

If you get a message saying “The operating system you are using is not supported”

or saying that the application is invalid, check the version of your operating

system.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}When the “Ready to install the driver” message

appears, use a USB cable to connect the A-PRO to your computer.

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If the “Install Program As Other User” dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to

terminate the installation, log on to Windows using an administrator account, and

perform the installation once again.

The screen will indicate “A-PRO Driver will be installed on your

computer.” Click [Next].

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

To begin the installation, click [Next].

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If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}Set the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch to USB.

The indication “Found New Hardware” will appear in the lower right corner of your

screen.

It may take between ten seconds to several minutes for the “Found New Hardware

Wizard” to appear.

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10 If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update,

choose [No, not this time] and click [Next].

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12 If the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue

Anyway] to continue the installation.

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If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] in the dialog box to terminate the

installation. Then change the setting as described in “Driver signing option

settings (Windows XP)” (p. 80), and perform the installation once again.

11 Choose [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], and

click [Next].

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13 The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware

Wizard.” Click [Finish].

14 When installation is complete, the “A-PRO Driver Setup” dialog box

will indicate “Installation has been completed.”

Click [Close] to close the “A-PRO Driver Setup” dialog box.

If the “System Settings Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

Now let’s check to make sure that installation was successful.

This completes driver installation and settings.

➝ “Checking with a SONAR Soft Synths (Windows)” (p. 19)

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Mac OS X Users

Steps to be performed on the A-PRO keyboard itself are marked by a Operation of the A-PRO symbol. Don’t connect the A-PRO to your computer until you are told to do so.

If the “Authenticate” or “Installer requires that you type your password” dialog box

appears during the installation, enter an administrator password and click [OK].

If the screen asks you to select a destination, click your start-up disk

to select it, and then click [Continue].

What you actually see on the screen may differ depending on your system.

When the display asks you to select the type of installation, click

[Install] or [Upgrade].

With the A-PRO disconnected, start up your computer.

Disconnect all USB cables from your computer, with the exception of those for a

USB keyboard and USB mouse.

In the next screen, click [Continue Installation].

When installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart your

computer.

It may take some time for your computer to restart.

Close all currently running software.

Insert the included A-PRO CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}Set the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch to OFF.

Double-click one of the following icons on the CD-ROM to start up

the installer.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}When your computer has restarted, use a USB

cable to connect the A-PRO to your computer.

^{Operation of the A-PRO}Set the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch to USB.

Installer

[APRO_USBDriver.pkg] (/Driver/10.6)

[APROUSBDriver.pkg] (/Driver/10.4_10.5)

13 Double-click [Audio MIDI Settings] (/Applications/Utility) to start it

up.

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier

14 Access the dialog box.

A message concerned with checking whether installation is possible may appear.

If so, click [Continue].

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

From the [Window] menu, choose [Show MIDI Window] to open “MIDI Studio”

If a message indicating that installation is not possible appears, check the

operating system you’re using, and perform step 4.

Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier

Click the [MIDI Devices] tab.

The screen will indicate “Welcome to the A-PRO Driver Installer.”

Click [Continue].

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15 Verify that [A-PRO] is shown in the “MIDI Studio” or “Audio MIDI

New Device

Device Name

A-PRO MIDI OUT

Settings” dialog box.

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First

Second

Third

A-PRO

A-PRO MIDI IN

A-PRO 1

Fourth

Fifth

A-PRO 2

18 Use the mouse to drag between the ▲ and ▼ symbols (representing

input and output, respectively) of [A-PRO] and each [New Device] so

that they are connected as shown in the illustration below.

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If the A-PRO is not shown or is grayed-out, the A-PRO has not been recognized

correctly. Try clicking [Rescan MIDI]. You can also try disconnecting the USB cable

connected to the A-PRO, then re-connecting it.

16 Click [Add Device] five times.

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Five [New Device] items will appear.

17 Specify the device name for each [New Device].

1. Select the [New Device] you added, and click [Show Info].

2. Enter the name in the [Device Name] field. For each [New Device],

19 Close the “MIDI Studio” dialog box or “Audio MIDI Setup” dialog

box.

enter the following names.

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Now let’s check to make sure that installation was successful.

➝ “Checking in GarageBand (Mac OS X)” (p. 20)

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Verifying that Installation was Successful

Proceed as follows to verify that the driver was installed correctly.

We will use SONAR LE as an example for Windows, and GarageBand as an example for Mac OS X.

Checking with a SONAR Soft Synths (Windows)

Here’s an example using a plug-in synth included with SONAR LE. The procedure or

screens may differ if you’re using a different version.

For details on installing and setting up SONAR LE, refer to the “Cakewalk Production

Plus Pack Installation Guide.”

In the “Template” area, choose [Normal]; then enter a project name

in the “Name” field and click [OK].

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Start up SONAR LE.

In the [Options] menu, click [MIDI Devices].

The “MIDI Devices” dialog box will appear.

In the “MIDI Devices” dialog box, choose the following MIDI devices

in the [Inputs] and [Outputs] fields.

Input device

Output device

In the [Insert] menu, choose [Soft Synths] and then [PSYN II].

A-PRO MIDI IN

A-PRO 1

A-PRO

A-PRO MIDI OUT

In the “Insert Soft Synth Options” dialog box, select the [Synth

Property Page] option in the [Open These Windows] area, and click

[OK].

A-PRO 2

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If you’re unable to select A-PRO as an input/output device, it may be that a

problem has occurred.

Refer to “Problems with Settings” in the Troubleshooting section (p. 76).

Click [OK] to close the dialog box.

In the [File] menu, click [New].

The “New Project File” dialog box will appear.

Play the A-PRO’s keyboard.

If the MIDI monitor in the taskbar responds and you hear the sound of the synth, the

A-PRO is correctly connected to your computer.

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Checking in GarageBand (Mac OS X)

GarageBand is software that is included with Apple’s iLife.

If you don’t hear sound, check the following points.

•

From the [GarageBand] menu, click [Preferences]. If MIDI input is not detected in

the [Audio/MIDI] tab’s “MIDI Status” field, it may be that a problem has occurred.

Please refer to “Problems with setup” in the Troubleshooting section (p. 76).

In “System Preferences,” choose the [Sound]-[Output] tab. Make sure that your

computer’s main volume is not turned down or muted. Also make sure that internal

audio is selected.

Here, the explanation assumes that you’re using GarageBand ‘09. The steps or screens

may be different if you’re using a different version.

•

In the [Applications] folder, double-click [GarageBand].

•

If you’re using headphones, make sure that they are correctly connected to your

computer’s headphone jack.

If you have an audio interface that’s connected to your computer, refer to the

owner’s manual of your device to make sure that your audio interface is connected

correctly.

When GarageBand has started up, click the [File] menu item [New].

In the “New Project” screen, assign a name and click [Create].

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If you don’t hear sound in software other than GarageBand, you’ll need to make MIDI

and audio input/output settings. Make the following settings for MIDI input/output.

Input device

A-PRO MIDI IN

A-PRO 1

A-PRO 2

Output device

A-PRO

A-PRO MIDI OUT

Play the A-PRO’s keyboard.

If you hear the Grand Piano sound that’s assigned to the GarageBand track, the A-PRO

is correctly connected to your computer.

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Play

Use Control Maps

When playing the A-PRO’s keyboard, you can select sounds in your sound module from

the A-PRO. You can also play two sounds together (DUAL) or separately (SPLIT).

About Control Maps

For details, refer to “Performing (Play Mode)” (p. 41).

A Control Map is an object that describes how MIDI settings are assigned to the

various controllers.

By using Control Maps, you can easily switch to the settings you need for a

particular environment, making it easier for you to use a variety of different

software programs.

Use ACT

If you’re using SONAR, you can use the A-PRO as a controller for SONAR simply by

pressing the A-PRO’s [ACT] button to turn it on.

The A-PRO provides 19 control maps, and you can control a variety of software simply

by switching between them.

What is ACT?

For details, refer to the separate Control Map Guide.

ACT (Active Controller Technology) is functionality that lets you control SONAR

from an external device such as the A-PRO. This lets you control the plug-in effect

or plug-in synthesizer that’s active in SONAR without having to make time-

consuming settings.

Create Your Own Settings

The A-PRO provides 44 controllers; you can freely assign a MIDI message to each

controller.

For details, refer to SONAR’s online help.

For details, refer to “Using A-PRO Editor” (p. 22).

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A-PRO Editor is software that lets you create control maps (p. 21) for the A-PRO series

on your computer, and make settings for the keyboard. The graphical screen makes it

Installing A-PRO Editor

easy to edit the values (settings).

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Windows Users

Insert the included A-PRO CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

On the CD-ROM, open the [EDITOR] folder and double-click [SETUP]

to start the installer.

The screen “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for A-PRO Editor

Setup” will appear. Click [Next].

When the “Please Read” screen appears, read the contents, and if

you consent, click [Yes].

You cannot install A-PRO Editor unless you consent to the terms.

The A-PRO has a total of 44 controllers: [B1]–[B4], [R1]–[R9], [L1]–[L9], [S1]–[S9], [A1]–

[A8], HOLD (P1), EXPRESSION (P2), BENDER, MODULATION, and AFTERTOUCH. You can

freely assign any MIDI message to be controlled by each controller.

The 44 message assignments for these controllers are collectively called a “control

map.”

Simple assignments of MIDI messages can be made on the A-PRO keyboard itself

without using the editor software. However, A-PRO Editor also allows you to transfer

control map data in and out of the A-PRO keyboard, to edit control map data, and also

to save or load control map settings as SMF format data.

A dialog box will allow you to specify the installation location.

Simply click [Next].

Verify the contents of the “Confirmation of installation” screen, and

then click [Next].

Copying of the files will begin.

When copying is completed, click [Finish].

This completes installation of the A-PRO Editor.

➝ “Assigning a MIDI Message on the A-PRO Keyboard” (p. 48)

Mac OS X Users

Insert the included A-PRO CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

From the CD-ROM’s [Editor] folder, drag the [A-PRO Editor] folder

and drop it into your Mac’s [Applications] folder to copy it.

This completes installation of the A-PRO Editor.

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MIDI Port Assignments

In order to transfer control maps between A-PRO Editor and the A-PRO keyboard, you’ll

need to specify the MIDI ports used by A-PRO Editor.

Windows Users

If the A-PRO is connected via USB, the ports will be as follows. If you’re using a MIDI

connection, specify the MIDI input port and MIDI output port of the MIDI device to

which the A-PRO is connected, instead of “A-PRO 2” and “A-PRO.”

Use a USB cable to connect the A-PRO to your computer, then switch

on the A-PRO’s power.

Click the Windows [Start], then successively click [All Programs],

[A-PRO Editor], and [A-PRO Editor] to start up A-PRO Editor.

What is a MIDI port?

In A-PRO Editor, click the [Options] menu item [MIDI Devices].

A MIDI port is a port used to transfer MIDI messages between your computer

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In the MIDI Devices dialog box,

and the A-PRO.

specify the MIDI devices as shown

in the illustration.

Input ports

Input port

Explanation

A-PRO MIDI IN

Receives data that’s input via the A-PRO’s MIDI IN connector.

Click [OK] to close the dialog box.

Receives data from A-PRO sliders, knobs, or buttons that are

assigned to “PORT 1.”

A-PRO 1

Mac OS X Users

Receives data from A-PRO sliders, knobs, or buttons that are

assigned to “PORT 2.”

A-PRO 2

When receiving bulk data from the A-PRO, choose [A-PRO 2]

as the input port.

Use a USB cable to connect the A-PRO to your computer, then switch

on the A-PRO’s power.

The output destination of the MIDI messages transmitted when you operate

the A-PRO’s sliders, knobs, and buttons can be specified separately for each

controller. For details, refer to “Two MIDI Ports” (p. 71).

Double-click [A-PRO Editor] (/Applications/A-PRO Editor/) to start up

A-PRO Editor.

In A-PRO Editor, click the [Options] menu command [MIDI Devices].

In the MIDI Devices dialog box, specify the MIDI devices as follows.

Output ports

Input port

A-PRO 2

A-PRO

Output port

Explanation

Output port

Transmits MIDI messages to MIDI devices connected to the

A-PRO’s MIDI OUT connector.

A-PRO MIDI OUT

Click [OK] to close the dialog box.

Transmits MIDI messages to the A-PRO.

When transmitting bulk data from the A-PRO, choose [A-PRO]

as the output port.

A-PRO

In order to transmit a control map created using A-PRO Editor to the A-PRO,

you must choose [A-PRO] as the output port.

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Items in the Windows

Main Window

Message Assignment Window

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The items in the window will differ depending on the controller and on the type of

message being assigned.

Title

Controller name

You can assign a name to the control map you’re editing. Only single-byte

This shows the name of the controller you’re editing.

alphanumeric characters can be entered for the control map name. The name you

enter here is shown as the title of the HTML file that’s exported by the [File] menu

command [Export Assign List].

Assign Message selection list

Here you can select the type of MIDI message to be assigned to the controller.

Controllers

NO ASSIGN

Explanation

No MIDI message will be assigned

Here you can click to select the controller to which you want to assign a MIDI message.

When you move the mouse over a controller (a clickable area), the mouse cursor will

change to a

. Now you can click the controller to open the Assign Message window.

Channel Message

System Realtime/F6

System Ex.

Channel messages (CC, note, etc.)

System realtime message or F6 (Tune Request)

System exclusive message of up to 24 bytes

Any MIDI message of up to 24 bytes (multiple messages are allowed)

Tempo control

[Control Map] dropdown list

Here’s where you select the number of the control map that you want to edit.

For details, refer to “Receiving a Control Map from the A-PRO” (p. 31), and

“Transmitting a Control Map to the A-PRO” (p. 31).

Free Message

Tempo

[Transmit], [Receive]

Click [Transmit] to save a control map to the A-PRO, overwriting existing content. Click

[Receive] to load a control map from the A-PRO.

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Message assignment area

Name

Here you can specify the value of various parameters for the MIDI message you

selected in the Assign Message selection list

For details on the parameters of each MIDI message, refer to “Message Parameters” (p.

33)

You can enter a name to describe the function you’ve assigned to the controller; this

name is shown in the A-PRO’s display. Up to sixteen single-byte alphanumeric

characters can be entered. The name you enter here is shown in the “PARAMETER” field

of the HTML file exported by the [File] menu command [Export Assign List].

Output Port

Virtual Center Click

This specifies the USB port from which the MIDI messages will be transmitted to a USB-

connected computer.

If the controller you’re editing is [R1]–[R9] or [S1]–[S9], you can make virtual center click

settings (p. 55).

This broadens the range in which the center value is transmitted.

Port

Explanation

Mode

Explanation

No insensitive range in the center

Insensitive range in the center

Port 1

Port 2

MIDI messages will be transmitted to “A-PRO 1.”

MIDI messages will be transmitted to “A-PRO 2.”

MIDI messages will be transmitted to both “A-PRO 1” and “A-PRO 2.”

OFF

Port 1+2

Button Mode

If the controller is a button, this specifies the button mode.

Mode

Unlatch

Explanation

Turns on when you press the button; turns off when you release it.

Alternately turns on/off each time you press the button.

Latch

Each time you press the button, the value will be incremented by one

(or decremented by one if the maximum value is below the minimum

value). When the value reaches the maximum value (minimum value),

it will jump back to the minimum value (maximum value).

Increase

This cannot be selected if the message type is Note.

Aftertouch mode (AFT Mode)

If the controller you’re editing is [A1]–[A8], you can specify the aftertouch setting.

Mode

Explanation

OFF

No aftertouch

Channel Pressure

Transmitted as channel pressure messages

Polyphonic Key Pressure

Transmitted as polyphonic key pressure messages.

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Keyboard range settings

Keyboard Set Window

Specify the lower limit of the UPPER part and the upper limit of the LOWER part.

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[Transmit], [Receive]

Click [Transmit] if you want to save a keyboard set on the A-PRO. Click [Receive] if you

want to load a keyboard set from the A-PRO.

Setting buttons

Specify the button ([SPLIT]/[DUAL]/[LOWER]) for which you are assigning a keyboard

set.

[Close]

Closes the Keyboard Set window.

What is a Keyboard Set?

Keyboard-related settings such as the MIDI channel and split point for the

UPPER and LOWER parts, and the octave settings, are collectively called a

“keyboard set.”

You can use A-PRO Editor to make keyboard set settings and store them to the

[SPLIT]/[DUAL]/[LOWER] buttons.

Keyboard sets cannot be stored on your computer.

Octave shift

Specifies the octave of the UPPER and LOWER parts.

Transpose

Specifies the transposition of the keyboard.

MIDI Channel

Specifies the MIDI channel of the UPPER and LOWER parts.

Active Part

Specifies the part(s) to which the [VALUE] knob, BENDER, MODULATION, AFTERTOUCH,

HOLD, or EXPRESSION will apply.

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Menus

File Menu

Options Menu

Explanation

Creates a new control map.

The new control map will have no MIDI messages assigned to any of

the controllers.

Changes the settings of the [LOWER], [DUAL], or [SPLIT] keyboard

set.

Show Keyboard Panel

New

Specifies the MIDI ports used to communicate with the A-PRO key-

board.

For details, refer to “MIDI Port Assignments” (p. 23).

Loads a control map that was saved in SMF format. For details, refer

to “Loading a Control Map that was Saved on Your Computer” (p. 32).

MIDI Devices

Open

Save

Saves the control map currently being edited by overwriting the

SMF.

Shows the MIDI message settings assigned to each controller in the

main window of A-PRO Editor. For details, refer to “Checking the As-

signed MIDI Messages” (p. 30).

Show Messages

Saves the control map currently being edited in SMF format with the

name you specify. For details, refer to “Loading a Control Map that

was Saved on Your Computer” (p. 32).

Save As

Exports an HTML-format list of the messages assigned to each con-

troller of the control map currently being edited.

* The HTML file created by this command cannot be loaded by

means of the [File] menu command [Open].

Help Menu

Export Assign List

View Assign list

Displays the assigned MIDI messages in your Web browser.

Shows the names of the recently used files.

Explanation

Recently Used Files

About

Displays the version of A-PRO Editor.

Edit Menu

Explanation

Copy

Paste

Copies the setting of the selected controller to the clipboard.

Pastes the setting from the clipboard to the selected controller.

Sets the MIDI assignment of the selected controller to No Assign.

No Assign

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Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with A-PRO Editor.

Key

Command

Key

(Mac OS X)

(Windows)

[File]–[New]

Ctrl + N

Ctrl + O

Ctrl + S

Ctrl + Shift + S

Alt + F4

Ctrl + C

Ctrl + V

Del

Command + N

[File]–[Open]

[File]–[Save]

Command + O

Command + S

Command + Shift + S

Command + Q

Command + C

Command + V

Del

[File]–[Save As]

[File]–[Exit]

[Edit]–[Copy]

[Edit]–[Paste]

[Edit]–[NO ASSIGN]

Next controller

Previous controller

Ctrl + F

Ctrl + B

Command + F

Command + B

In text boxes such as the Title field of the main window, keyboard shortcuts for the

[Edit] menu commands [Copy] and [Paste] can be used on the text.

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Using Control Maps

Assigning MIDI Messages

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Here’s how to assign a MIDI message to each controller.

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In the Output Port field, specify

the MIDI output port.

In the main window, click the

controller to which you want to

assign a MIDI message.

If desired, enter a name in the

Name field.

Click [OK].

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In the message assignment

window, use the Assign Message

field to select the type of MIDI

message you want to assign.

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According to the type of MIDI

message you selected, use the

fields of the message assignment

area to specify the parameters.

For details on the parameters, refer to

“Message Parameters” (p. 33).

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Checking the Assigned MIDI Messages

You can use either of the following two methods to check the MIDI messages that are

assigned.

Indication

Meaning

NO ASSIGN

Note

Viewing an assignment list

If you want to use your Web browser to view an assignment list of the current control

map, choose the [File] menu command [View Assign List].

Channel Pressure

Polyphonic Key Pressure

Control Change

Program Change

Program Change (Min-Max)

Bank Select + Program Change

Program Change - Dec

Program Change - Inc

RPN

This is a convenient way to view all of the control map’s settings.

If you want to save the assignment list as an HTML file, choose the [File] menu

command [Export Assign List...]. When the “Save As” dialog box appears, specify the

location, assign a file name, and then click [Save].

Viewing the assigned messages

If you want to see the current settings for each controller in the main window, choose

the [Options] menu command [Show Messages], and select the [Show Assigned

Messages] check box.

The current assignments will be shown in simplified form as follows.

fig.editor-assignmessage.eps

NRPN

Encoder Simulate

System Realtime/F6

System Ex.

Free Message

Tempo

The display color indicates the output port setting.

Display color Output Port

Yellow

Port 1

Light blue

Light green

Pink

Port 2

Port 1 + 2

NO ASSIGN

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Receiving a Control Map from the A-PRO

Transmitting a Control Map to the A-PRO

If you want to edit the control map settings of the A-PRO keyboard in A-PRO Editor, use

the following procedure to receive control map data from the A-PRO keyboard so that

If you want to use the control map settings created in A-PRO Editor on the A-PRO

keyboard, use the following procedure to transmit the edited control map to the A-PRO

keyboard.

it can be edited.

fig..editor-rcv1.eps

fig.editor-trans1.eps

From the numbers displayed in the

[Control Map] dropdown list, select

the number of the control map that

you want to edit.

In the [Control Map] dropdown list,

specify the number at which you want

to save your control map.

Click [Transmit].

Click [Receive].

fig.editor-rev3-e.eps_50

fig.editor-trans3-e.eps_50

In the confirmation dialog box, click

[Continue].

In the confirmation dialog box, click

[Continue].

fig.editor-trans4-e.eps_40

A reception progress dialog box will

appear.

A transmission progress dialog box

will appear.

When the dialog box disappears, reception

When the dialog box disappears, transmission

has been completed.

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Using A-PRO Editor

Saving a Control Map on Your Computer

Loading a Control Map that was Saved on Your

Computer

Control map settings you’ve edited in A-PRO Editor can not only be transferred directly

between the A-PRO keyboard and your computer, they can also be saved on your

computer as an SMF format file.

Control map data that was saved on your computer in SMF format can be loaded into

A-PRO Editor.

To load an SMF file, proceed as follows.

To save an SMF file, proceed as follows.

Choose the [File] menu command [Save As].

If you want to overwrite the most recently opened file, choose the [File] menu

command [Save].

Choose the [File] menu command [Open].

Specify the SMF file that you want to load, and click [Open].

Enter a file name and click [Save].

An SMF file that does not contain A-PRO control map data cannot be opened. The

SMF must contain settings for all controllers.

The contents of the Name field can be loaded only from an SMF that was saved by

A-PRO Editor.

It is not possible to load control maps from the PCR-300/500/800 or memory sets

from an earlier PCR series unit.

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Using A-PRO Editor

Message Parameters

The setting items shown in the message assign window will depend on the MIDI message you’ve selected. This section explains the setting items for each MIDI message. Values for parameters

are specified in decimal.

For details on the Settings field, refer to “Message Assignment Window” (p. 24).

NO ASSIGN

Channel Message

Channel Pressure

Clears any message assignment.

Assigns a channel message.

No message will be sent even if you operate a

controller that’s set to NO ASSIGN.

Use the Type field to select the type of message you

want to assign. According to the message you’ve

selected, set the following parameters.

Assign a channel pressure message.

fig.editor-chpress.eps

fig.editor-noassign.eps

Note

Assign a note message.

fig.editor-note.eps

Specify the following parameters.

There are no parameters to set.

Item

MIDI Channel

Min Value

Content

If HOLD, EXPRESSION, BENDER, MODULATION, or

AFTERTOUCH settings are set to NO ASSIGN, the

corresponding controller will control its own original

function. In this case, the current channel will be

used as the MIDI transmit channel.

MIDI channel

Lower value of channel pressure

Upper value of channel pressure

Specify the following parameters.

Max Value

Item

Content

MIDI Channel

Note Number

Velocity

MIDI channel

Note number

Velocity

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Channel Message

Polyphonic Key Pressure

Control Change

Program Change

Assign a polyphonic key pressure message.

Assign a control change message.

Assign a program change message (with a fixed

program number).

fig.editor-poly.eps

fig.editor-cc.eps

fig.editor-pc.eps

Specify the following parameters.

Item

Content

Item

Content

Item

Content

MIDI Channel

Note Number

Min Value

MIDI channel

MIDI Channel

Control Number

Min Value

MIDI channel

MIDI Channel

PC Number

MIDI channel

Note number

Control number

Program number

Lower value of key pressure

Upper value of key pressure

Lower limit of the control value

Upper limit of the control value

The range of the program number is 1–128.

Max Value

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Channel Message

Program Change (Min-Max)

Bank Select + Program Change

Program Change – Dec

Assign a program change message (with a variable

program number).

Assign a bank select message and program change

message (all values fixed).

Assign the program change decrement function (PC

DEC).

fig.editor-pcmm.eps

fig.editor-bankpc.eps

This will transmit a program change number that is one

less than the program change number most recently

transmitted in the A-PRO’s program change mode.

fig.editor-pcdec.eps

Specify the following parameters.

Item

MIDI Channel

Bank MSB

Bank LSB

Content

Item

Content

MIDI channel

MIDI Channel

Min Number

Max Number

MIDI channel

Bank number MSB

Bank number LSB

Program number

Lower limit of the program number.

Upper limit of the program number.

PC Number

The range of the program number is 1–128.

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Channel Message

Program Change – Inc

RPN

NRPN

Assign the program change increment function (PC

INC).

Assign a registered parameter number.

fig.editor-rpn.eps

Assign a non-registered parameter number.

fig.editor-nrpn.eps

This will transmit a program change number that is one

greater than the program change number most

recently transmitted in the A-PRO’s program change

mode.

fig.editor-pcinc.eps

Specify the following parameters.

Item

Content

Item

Content

MIDI Channel

NRPN MSB

MIDI channel

MIDI Channel

RPN MSB

MIDI channel

NRPN parameter number MSB

NRPN parameter number LSB

Lower limit of data entry MSB

Upper limit of data entry MSB

RPN parameter number MSB

RPN parameter number LSB

Lower limit of data entry MSB

Upper limit of data entry MSB

NRPN LSB

RPN LSB

MSB Min Value

MSB Max Value

MSB Min Value

MSB Max Value

The range for the data entry LSB is fixed at 0–127 and

cannot be changed.

The range for the data entry LSB is fixed at 0–127 and

cannot be changed.

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Channel Message

Encoder Simulate

System Realtime/F6

Assign a function that simulates a rotary encoder.

fig.editor-encsim.eps

Assign a system realtime message or F6 (Tune Request).

fig.editor-realtime.eps

Specify the following parameters.

For System Realtime/F6, use the Status field to choose

the message you want to assign.

Item

Content

Item

Content

MIDI Channel

Control Number

MIDI channel

Controller number

Tune request

Timing clock

Start

This can be assigned to a button, but will not do

anything.

Continue

Stop

System reset

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Using A-PRO Editor

Table 1: Special characters used in the message entry field

System Ex.

Assign a system exclusive message (System Ex.).

Special

character

Explanation

Details

You can enter up to twenty-four bytes.

fig.editor-sysex.eps

Data insertion location

The data specified by Data Type will be inserted.

If you use the automatic checksum calculation function, use

this special character to specify the point at which check-

sum calculation is to begin.

Beginning of checksum

calculation

If you use the automatic checksum calculation function, use

this special character to specify the point at which the

checksum is to be inserted, and its type.

S1: The most common type, used by Roland and other man-

ufacturers.

S2: Choose this if a method other than S1 is used.

Checksum insertion

location and type

S1/S2

If you want a channel number to be inserted in the exclusive

message, use this special character to specify its location

and the upper four bits (a fixed value of 0–7). The current

channel of the A-PRO will be inserted in the channel section.

Channel (? is any value

between 0–7)

If you want a GS block number to be inserted in the exclu-

sive message, use this special character to specify its loca-

tion and the upper four bits (a fixed value of 0–7). The

current channel of the A-PRO will converted into the block

number and inserted.

Block number (? is any

value between 0–7)

Specify the following parameters.

Table 2: Types of data you can specify in the Data Type field

Item

Content

Data type

Data length

Target of the specified Min Value / Max Value

You can enter a system exclusive message of up to twenty-four bytes.

Enter each byte as a hexadecimal value separated by a single-byte space.

DT0: 7-bit

1 byte

Specifies a range from 0 to 127 (0–127)

The following limitations apply to the input.

Specifies the range of the first byte (0–15)

* The second byte is fixed at 0–15

DT1: 4-bit/4-bit 2 bytes

* The message must begin with “F0” and end with “F7.”

* You cannot include more than one exclusive message.

* You cannot include messages other than an exclusive message.

Message entry field

DT2: 7-bit/7-bit

2 bytes

Specifies the range of the MSB (0–127)

* The LSB is fixed at 0–127

(MSB/LSB)

You can enter variable data or a checksum using the special characters

described in “Table 1: Special characters used in the message entry field”

(p. 38). If you use the special character “DT,” use the Data Type field to

specify the type of data.

DT3: 7-bit/7-bit

2 bytes

Specifies the range of the MSB (0–127)

* The LSB is fixed at 0–127

(LSB/MSB)

DT4: 4-bit/

4 bytes

Specifies the range of change (0–255) between the negative di-

rection (Min) and the positive direction (Max), centered on 8000h.

If you’ve used the special character “DT” in the message entry field, use

this to specify the type of data to be inserted at that location. For the

types of data that can be specified, refer to “Table 2: Types of data you

can specify in the Data Type field” (p. 38).

4-bit/4-bit/4-bit

Data Type

Example of input

1. Enter the following in the message entry field.

F0 41 10 42 12 SS 40 1X 32 DT S1 F7

Min Value

Max Value

Lower limit of the data value

Upper limit of the data value

Block number

1 byte

F0 41 10 42 12 SS 40 1x 32 DATA SUM F7

Address

Data

Checksum

2. In the Data Type field, choose “DT0.” Specify the

Min Value as “0” and the Max Value as “127.”

Checksum calculation range

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Free Message

Tempo

Assign a MIDI message.

Assign tempo control for transmitting MIDI CLOCK messages.

fig.editor-tempo.eps

You can enter up to twenty-four bytes. You may assign more than one MIDI message if

desired.

fig.editor-freemsg.eps

There are no parameters to specify.

This will not function if assigned to a button.

Specify the following parameters.

Item

Content

You can enter a MIDI message of up to twenty-four bytes. Enter each

byte as a hexadecimal value separated by a single-byte space.

The following limitations apply to the input.

* You can’t use a checksum.

* You can’t use a special character as the first byte.

Message entry field

You can also enter variable data using the special characters de-

scribed in “Table 1: Special characters used in the message entry

field” (p. 38). If you use the special character “DT,” use the Data Type

field to specify the type of data.

If you’ve used the special character “DT” in the message entry field,

use this to specify the type of data to be inserted at that location. For

the types of data that can be specified, refer to “Table 2: Types of

data you can specify in the Data Type field” (p. 38).

Data Type

Min Value

Max Value

Lower limit of the data value

Upper limit of the data value

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Using A-PRO Editor

Using Keyboard Sets

Receiving a Keyboard Set

Transmitting a Keyboard Set

If you want to edit a keyboard set, use the following procedure to load the keyboard

If you want to use a keyboard set created in A-PRO Editor on the A-PRO keyboard,

map data from the A-PRO, so that it can be edited.

fig.keyboardset1.eps

proceed as follows to transmit it.

fig.keyboardset1.eps

Use the [SPLIT]/[DUAL]/[LOWER]

buttons to select the keyboard set

that you want to edit.

Use the [SPLIT]/[DUAL]/[LOWER]

buttons to select the keyboard set

that you want to edit.

fig.keyboardsetrecv.eps

fig.keyboardsettrans.eps

Click [Receive].

Click [Transmit].

In the confirmation box, click [Continue].

A reception progress dialog box will appear.

When the dialog box disappears, reception is complete.

A transmission progress dialog box will appear.

When the dialog box disappears, transmission is complete.

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Performing (Play Mode)

Use Play mode when you want to play the A-PRO’s keyboard or use its controllers to

control your software or sound modules.

Broadly speaking, the A-PRO has the following two modes.

Convenient Performance Functions

Here are some of the functions you will find convenient when you’re performing.

Mode

Explanation

To select

Function

Explanation

This is the mode in which you play the keyboard

and operate the controllers.

MIDI messages will be transmitted by each con-

troller.

Moving the bender lever to the left or right will transmit pitch bend mes-

sages, causing the pitch to change slightly.

* The range of the pitch change (“bend range”) will depend on the set-

tings of your sound module.

1. Turn on the power.

2. Exit EDIT mode.

Changing the pitch of

a sounding note

(Pitch Bend)

Play mode

1. From PLAY mode, press the

Edit mode

(p. 48, p. 57)

This is the mode in which you assign MIDI mes-

sages to each controller, or make system settings.

Moving the bender lever away from yourself will transmit modulation

messages (CC#01), applying a vibrato effect to the sound.

* The way in which the sound changes will depend on the settings of your

sound module.

[ACT] button and [

]

Applying modulation

to a sounding note

(Modulation)

button simultaneously.

When you turn on the power, the A-PRO will start up in Play mode.

You can use the OCTAVE [–] [+] buttons to raise or lower the keyboard’s

pitch range in steps of an octave (Octave Shift). Use this when you want to

shift the keyboard’s pitch range upward or downward.

To return from Edit mode to Play mode, you can either press the [ACT] button and

[

] button simultaneously, or hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SPLIT]

Pressing the OCTAVE [–] button once will lower the pitch by one octave.

Pressing it again will lower the pitch by another octave. You can adjust this

setting in a range of -4–5 octaves. Depending on the current octave shift

setting, the OCTAVE [–] or OCTAVE [+] button will light. By pressing the

OCTAVE [–] and OCTAVE [+] buttons simultaneously, you can reset the oc-

tave shift value to 0, restoring the keyboard to its original pitch.

button ([BS] button). In this case, the settings you were in the process of making will be

discarded.

When you play the keyboard in Play mode, note messages will be transmitted, causing

your sound module to produce sound.

Switching the octave

(Octave Shift)

If you press the [TRANSPOSE] button to turn it on, the pitch will be shifted

by the number of semitone steps you specified using the EDIT mode

TRANSPOSE setting (p. 62).

Changing the pitch

(Transpose)

Playing the Keyboard

Moving the bender lever toward the left while you play will lower the

pitch, and moving it toward the right will raise the pitch. This effect is

called “pitch bend.” Moving the lever away from yourself will apply

vibrato. This effect is called “modulation.”

Specify the A-PRO’s current channel (MIDI transmit channel).

Set the A-PRO’s MIDI transmit channel to match the MIDI receive channel of your

sound module.

Setting the MIDI transmit channel is explained in “Specifying the Current Channel

(MIDI Transmit Channel)” (p. 42).

If you move the lever to left or right and simultaneously move it away

from yourself, both effects will apply at the same time.

Use the A-PRO to select a sound on your sound module.

Selecting a sound on your sound module is explained in “Selecting Sounds

(PROGRAM CHANGE/BANK)” (p. 43).

fig.PitchBend-e.eps

The amount of pitch change (bend

range) depends on the settings of your

sound module.

Play the A-PRO’s keyboard.

When you’ve finished making settings, play the keyboard in Play mode; MIDI

messages will be transmitted to your application.

If you assign a MIDI message to the

bender lever, the pitch bend effect and

modulation effect will be disabled.

Pitch bend eﬀect

Modulation eﬀect

Since the A-PRO keyboard does not contain a sound generator, it cannot produce

sound on its own.

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Performing (Play Mode)

Specifying the Current Channel (MIDI Transmit Channel)

Here’s how to specify the current channel on which performance data from the keyboard will be transmitted.

What is the current channel?

What is OMNI?

The current channel is the MIDI transmit select for the keyboard and bender lever.

If you turn OMNI on, all controllers will transmit on the current channel regardless of

their assigned MIDI transmit channel. If you want the MIDI transmit channel of the

controllers to also change when you switch the current channel, turn OMNI on as

follows.

Each controller can have its own separate transmit channel. However if “OMNI” is

ON, messages will be transmitted on the current channel specified for OMNI.

1. Press the [ACT] button and [

mode.

] button simultaneously to enter Edit

MIDI Channel

The display will indicate “LCD CONTRAST.”

2. Turn the [VALUE] knob until “SYSTEM SETTING” appears in the display.

Here’s how to change the current channel (MIDI transmit channel).

Press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [

“MIDI CH.”

The display will indicate the current channel.

] or [

] button to move the cursor in the display to

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob until “OMNI” appears in the display.

Press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-omnisw.eps

4. The display will show the current setting.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired channel number.

You have now specified the current channel.

Item

Explanation

Messages will be transmitted using the channel and port assigned for each

controller.

OMNI OFF

Here’s another way to change the current channel.

Messages will be transmitted using the current channel and the KEYBOARD

PORT, regardless of the channel and port assigned for each controller.

OMNI ON

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and use the following buttons to enter a

numerical value.

5. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “ON” or “OFF.”

fig.numberbutton_play.eps

Controllers [B1]–[B4], [SPLIT]/[DUAL]/

[LOWER]/[UPPER] buttons, OCTAVE [–] [+]

buttons

6. Press the [ENTER] button.

You’ll be returned to Play mode.

2. Press the [ENTER] button.

With this, the numerical value you entered

is confirmed.

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Performing (Play Mode)

PROGRAM CHANGE

Selecting Sounds (PROGRAM CHANGE/BANK)

Here’s how to transmit a program change message on the current channel (p. 42).

You can transmit program changes to select sounds on your sound module from the A-PRO.

If you want to select a sound from a different bank, first use bank mode to transmit a bank

select message that will switch the bank. Then transmit a program change message. The

bank select message must be transmitted before the program change.

Use the [

in the display.

] [

] buttons to move the cursor to “PGM CHANGE”

The display will show the program change number that was transmitted most

recently.

Program change and bank select

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired program change

number.

By using program change messages in conjunction with bank select messages, MIDI

allows you to select among more than 128 sounds.

The program change message will be transmitted.

To switch to a sound that has the same bank number as the currently selected sound,

simply transmit a program change message.

Bank Select (BANK)

To switch to a sound that has a different bank number, you’ll need to transmit a bank

number and a program number. The bank number is transmitted using two MIDI

messages: control change 0 (MSB) and control change 32 (LSB). To actually switch

sounds, transmit the bank number (MSB), bank number (LSB), and finally the program

number, in that order.

If you want to use the [VALUE] knob to switch the bank number, set the System setting

“FUNCTION” to “BANK LSB” or “BANK MSB.”

For details, refer to “[VALUE] knob Settings” (p. 68).

Here’s how to transmit bank select (MSB, LSB) messages.

Use the [

the display.

] [

] buttons to move the cursor to “USER ASSIGN” in

The display will show the bank select number that was transmitted most recently.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired bank select number.

Bank select (MSB, LSB) messages will be transmitted.

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Performing (Play Mode)

Selecting the UPPER and LOWER Sounds

The A-PRO’s keyboard provides two parts, UPPER and LOWER, and you can assign a different sound to each.

Selecting the UPPER Sound

Selecting the LOWER Sound

The entire keyboard will play the UPPER sound.

fig.Upper-e.eps

The entire keyboard will play the LOWER sound.

fig.Lower-e.eps

UPPER

LOWER

Press the [UPPER] button so it’s lit.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “PGM CHANGE”

in the display.

Press the [LOWER] button so it’s lit.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “PGM CHANGE”

in the display.

Turn the [VALUE] knob.

The UPPER sound will change. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear the sound

Turn the [VALUE] knob.

The LOWER sound will change. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear the sound

specified for UPPER.

specified for LOWER.

The [UPPER] button will be lit when you turn on the power.

The assignment of the [LOWER] button can be changed in A-PRO Editor’s keyboard

set window (p. 26).

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Performing (Play Mode)

Layering Two Sounds (DUAL)

Playing Two Sounds Separately (SPLIT)

The DUAL button lets you simultaneously play both the LOWER and UPPER sounds

The SPLIT button lets you play the UPPER sound in the range of C4 and above, while

from the entire keyboard.

fig.Dual-e.eps

playing the LOWER sound in the range of B3 and below.

fig.Split.eps

UPPER

LOWER

Press the [DUAL] button so it’s lit.

If the cursor is at “PGM CHANGE” in the display, turning the [VALUE] knob will

change the UPPER sound.

To change the LOWER sound, set ACTIVE PART (p. 62) to LOWER. Then move the

cursor to “PGM CHANGE” and turn the [VALUE] knob.

LOWER

UPPER

The assignment of the [DUAL] button can be changed in A-PRO Editor’s keyboard

set window (p. 26).

Press the [SPLIT] button so it’s lit.

If the cursor is at “PGM CHANGE” in the display, turning the [VALUE] knob will

change the UPPER sound.

To change the LOWER sound, set Active Part (p. 62) to LOWER. Then move the

cursor to “PGM CHANGE” and turn the [VALUE] knob.

The assignment of the [SPLIT] button can be changed in A-PRO Editor’s keyboard

set window (p. 26).

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Performing (Play Mode)

Adjusting the Playing Dynamics (VELOCITY)

Normally, note messages are transmitted with a velocity value that corresponds to the force with which you play the keyboard.

If desired, the A-PRO can also transmit notes with a fixed velocity value, regardless of your playing dynamics.

This is convenient when you want to record notes into your DAW software at a fixed velocity.

You can also adjust the sensitivity of the keyboard and change the velocity curve

(the way in which velocity responds to your dynamics).

Specifying a Fixed Velocity (KEY VELOCITY)

Changing the Keyboard Touch (VELOCITY CURVE)

The system “FUNCTION” setting “KEY VELOCITY” lets you specify a fixed velocity.

Refer to the system setting “KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 60).

You can use the following method, or refer to “[VALUE] knob Settings” (p. 68).

If “KEY VELOCITY” is assigned to the [VALUE] knob, you can also use the following

procedure to specify the velocity.

Use the [

the display.

] [

] buttons to move the cursor to “USER ASSIGN” in

The display will indicate the velocity value that was transmitted most recently.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired velocity value

(TOUCH, 1–127).

fig.lcd-keyvelocity.eps

If the display indicates “TOUCH,” the

transmitted velocity value will correspond

to the force with which you play the

keyboard.

[VALUE] knob assignment

Here’s how to assign “KEY VELOCITY” as the “FUNCTION.”

1. Press the [ACT] button and [

mode.

] button simultaneously to enter Edit

2. Turn the [VALUE] knob until “FUNCTION” appears in the display.

Press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-keyvelocity.eps

3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEY

VELOCITY,” and then press the [ENTER]

button.

This completes the settings and takes you back to Play mode.

For more about FUNCTION, refer to “FUNCTION” (p. 68).

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Performing (Play Mode)

Muting the Controller Values (PRM MUTE)

You can mute all controllers so that MIDI messages will not be transmitted when

you move a controller.

This is useful in situations such as when a parameter value is far

away from the position of the controller; you can use the [PRM

MUTE] button to mute the controller, and then move the

controller near the parameter value to match the knob position

with the parameter value before you perform.

PRM MUTE

Press the [

The “PRM MUTE” cursor will light in the display.

] [

] buttons simultaneously.

Operate a controller.

MIDI messages will not be transmitted even when you operate a controller.

Once again, press the [

The “PRM MUTE” cursor in the display will go dark.

] [

] buttons simultaneously.

Now MIDI messages will once again be transmitted when you move a controller.

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

The A-PRO allows you to assign MIDI messages to each of its 44 controllers: [B1]–[B4], [R1]–[R9], [L1]–[L9], [S1]–[S9], [A1]–[A8], HOLD (P1), EXPRESSION (P2), BENDER, MODULATION, and

AFTERTOUCH. Edit mode is used to make MIDI message assignments. This section of the manual explains how to assign MIDI messages to the controllers using only the A-PRO keyboard.

You can also use A-PRO Editor to make assignments. For details, refer to “Using A-PRO Editor” (p. 22).

Assigning a MIDI Message on the A-PRO Keyboard

You can assign one of the following functions to each controller.

•

If you want to assign a MIDI message to AFTERTOUCH, hold down the [ACT] button

and [ ] button simultaneously, and then apply strong pressure to the keyboard.

When you edit the assignment of a controller, the assignment is saved

automatically.

You can copy an assigned message to another controller, or cancel an assignment.

For details, refer to “Copying an Assignment” (p. 56) or “Clearing an Assignment

(NO ASSIGN)” (p. 56).

Function

See page

p. 49

NOTE

AFTERTOUCH

CONTROL CHANGE

PROGRAM CHANGE

RPN

p. 50

p. 51

If you want to assign a system exclusive, a 1-byte system message (system realtime

messages, tune request), or any desired message of up to 24 bytes, you’ll need to use

A-PRO Editor.

p. 52

p. 53

NRPN

p. 53

TEMPO

p. 54

NO ASSIGN

p. 56

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Note Assignments

Here’s how to assign a note message to a controller. In addition to their use in performance, note messages can also be used to control DAW software.

MIDI transmit channel

Note number

Velocity

Port

Button mode

Aftertouch

1–16

0–127 (00–7FH)

100 (64H) (fixed)

PORT1 (fixed)

UNLATCH, LATCH

OFF (fixed)

If you assign a note message to [R1]–[R9], [S1]–[S9], or EXPRESSION (P2), setting the

controller to the maximum position will transmit a note message with the specified

velocity value. When you slightly lower the controller from its maximum position, a

note message with a velocity value of 0 will be transmitted.

Press the [ACT] button and [

] button simultaneously.

Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a note

message.

If the controller is a button, press it.

If you assign a note message to [B1]–[B4], [L1]–[L9], or HOLD (P1), turning the

controller On will transmit a note message with the specified velocity value. Turning

the controller Off will transmit a note message with a velocity value of 0.

The number of the selected controller will blink in the display.

Verify that the display, and press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-note.eps

If you assign a note message to [A1]–[A8], the velocity will change depending on the

force with which you strike the pad.

Turn the [VALUE] knob until “NOTE”

appears in the display.

fig.lcd-midichannel

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

You can also use the following method to change the note number.

fig.numberbutton_edit.eps

specified MIDI transmit channel.

In Edit mode, you can enter a numeric

value by pressing the following buttons.

Controllers [B1]–[B4], [SPLIT]/[DUAL]/

[LOWER]/[UPPER] buttons, OCTAVE [–] [+]

buttons

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired MIDI transmit channel.

fig.lcd-notenumber.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified note number.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired note number.

Press the [ENTER] button.

10 If the controller is [B1]–[B4], [L1]–[L9], [A1]–[A8], or HOLD (P1),

specify the desired “Button mode setting” (p. 55).

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Aftertouch Assignment

Here’s how to assign an aftertouch message to a controller.

A-PRO Editor lets you assign aftertouch messages for individual notes (Polyphonic Key Pressure) as well as channel aftertouch (Channel Pressure) (p. 34).

MIDI transmit channel

Value range

Port

Button mode

1–16

0–127 (00–7FH)

PORT1 (fixed)

UNLATCH, LATCH, INCREASE

Press the [ACT] button and [

] button simultaneously.

Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign aftertouch.

If the controller is a button, press it.

The number of the selected controller will blink in the display.

Verify that the display, and press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-aftertouch.eps

Turn the [VALUE] knob until

“AFTERTOUCH” appears in the

display.

fig.lcd-midichannel.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified MIDI transmit channel.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired MIDI transmit channel.

Press the [ENTER] button.

Specify the “Button mode setting” (p. 55) as appropriate for the

controller type.

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Control Change Assignment

Here’s how to assign a control change message to a controller.

MIDI transmit channel

Control change number

Port

Button mode

1–16

0–127 (00–7FH)

PORT1 (fixed)

UNLATCH, LATCH, INCREASE

Press the [ACT] button and [

] button simultaneously.

Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a control

change message.

If the controller is a button, press it.

The number of the selected controller will blink in the display.

Verify that the display, and press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-controlchange.eps

Turn the [VALUE] knob until

“CONTROL CHANGE” appears in the

display.

fig.lcd-midichannel.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified MIDI transmit channel.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired MIDI transmit channel.

fig.lcd-ccnumber.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified control change number.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired control change number.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently specified control change number.

10 As appropriate for the type of controller, specify the desired “Button

mode setting” (p. 55) or “Virtual center click setting” (p. 55).

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Program Change Assignment

Here’s how to assign a program change message to a controller.

MIDI transmit channel

BANK MSB

BANK LSB

Program number

Port

1–16

0–127 (00–7FH)

PORT1 (fixed)

Press the [ACT] button and [

] button simultaneously.

Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a control

change message.

If the controller is a button, press it.

The number of the selected controller will blink in the display.

Verify that the display, and press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-programchange.eps

Turn the [VALUE] knob until

“PROGRAM CHANGE” appears in the

display.

fig.lcd-midichannel.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified MIDI transmit channel.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired MIDI transmit channel.

fig.lcd-pcnumber.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified program change number.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired program change

number.

Press the [ENTER] button.

If you’ve assigned this message to [R1]–[R9], [S1]–[S9], or EXPRESSION (P2), moving

the controller to the maximum position will transmit the program change message

you specified.

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

RPN/NRPN Assignment

Here’s how to assign an RPN or NRPN to a controller.

Data entry MSB (CC#6) range

Data entry LSB (CC#38) range

not transmitted

Port

0–127 (00–7FH)

PORT1

Press the [ACT] button and [

] button simultaneously.

Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a control

change message.

If the controller is a button, press it.

The number of the selected controller will blink in the display.

Verify that the display, then press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-rpn.eps

Turn the [VALUE] knob until “RPN”

appears in the display.

If you want to assign an NRPN message, get “NRPN” to appear in the display. The

rest of the procedure is the same as for RPN.

fig.lcd-midichannel.eps

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will indicate the currently

specified MIDI transmit channel.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired MIDI transmit channel.

Press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-rpnmsb.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the

desired RPN MSB (CC#101) or NRPN

MSB (CC#99).

Press the [ENTER] button.

10 Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired RPN LSB (CC#100) or

NRPN LSB (CC#98).

11 Press the [ENTER] button.

12 As appropriate for the controller type, specify the desired “Button

mode setting” (p. 55) or “Virtual center click setting” (p. 55).

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Tempo Assignment

You can assign the MIDI CLOCK speed (20–250) to a controller.

In order to transmit MIDI CLOCK, the MIDI CLOCK setting must be “ON.”

➝ “MIDI CLOCK ON/OFF” (p. 64)

Press the [ACT] button and [

] button simultaneously.

Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign tempo.

If the controller is a button, press it.

The number of the selected controller will blink in the display.

Verify that the display, and press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-tempo.eps

Turn the [VALUE] knob until

“TEMPO” appears in the display.

Press the [ENTER] button.

If the controller is a button, the tempo will be maximum (250) when on, and

minimum (20) when off.

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Button mode setting

Virtual center click setting

In Edit mode, when you assign a message to a button as described in “Assigning a MIDI

Message on the A-PRO Keyboard” (p. 48), you can specify how the button will operate

(the “button mode”).

In Edit mode, when you assign a message to a knob [R1]–[R9] or a slider [S1]–[S9] as

described in “Assigning a MIDI Message on the A-PRO Keyboard” (p. 48), you can turn

the Virtual Center Click setting on or off.

If a button is assigned as a controller, the maximum value will be transmitted when the

button is turned on, and the minimum value will be transmitted when the button is

turned off.

Turn the [VALUE] knob to choose On or Off.

Mode Explanation

Off

Use the [VALUE] knob to select either UNLATCH, LATCH, or

INCREASE.

The value will change smoothly between minimum and maximum

values.

The value will remain at the center value (64) in the middle region of

the controller.

Mode

Explanation

Pressing the button turns the function on; releasing the button turns

the function off. The button will light while held down.

UNLATCH

fig.VirtualCenterClick-e.eps

The A-PRO’s knobs and sliders do not have a center click.

The function will alternately turn on/off each time you press the but-

ton. The button will light when an On message is transmitted, and will

go out when an Off message is transmitted.

However if you turn the Virtual Center Click function on, they will

be given a “virtual” center click so that a broader range in the

center of the controller’s range of motion will produce the

center value.

LATCH

127

Each time you press the button, the value will be incremented by one

(or decremented by one if the minimum value is lower than the max-

imum value). When the value reaches the maximum value (minimum

value), it will wrap around to the minimum value (maximum value).

The button will light only while held down.

Press the [ENTER] button.

INCREASE

Press the [ENTER] button.

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Assigning MIDI Messages (EDIT Mode)

Convenient Functions

Copying an Assignment

Clearing an Assignment (NO ASSIGN)

By using this function, a message assigned to a controller can be copied to a different

controller.

Here’s how to clear the MIDI message assigned to a controller. No MIDI message will be

transmitted when you move a controller whose assignment was cleared.

For example, if you want to assign similar messages to multiple controllers, assign the

desired MIDI message to one of the controllers, and then use this function to copy that

message to the assignment of the other controllers.

If you clear the assignment for bender, modulation, aftertouch

(AFTERTOUCH), HOLD (P1), or EXPRESSION (P2), the respective

controller will control its own original function. In this case, it will use

the current channel as its MIDI transmit channel.

Unexpected results may occur if you copy an assigned message between controllers

of different types (e.g., between a button and a knob).

For example, if a note message assigned to a pad is copied to a knob, the result will

not be as you expect.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

If a rotary encoder simulation assigned to a knob is copied to a button, it will not

operate.

When copying an assigned message, please be aware of the controller types and the

content of the message.

Choose the controller whose assignment you want to clear, and

move it slightly.

If it’s a button, press it. The controller number will appear in the display.

Verify that the correct controller number is shown in the display,

and press the [ENTER] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

fig.lcd-noassign.eps

Choose the copy-destination controller, and move it slightly.

If it’s a button, press it. The controller number will appear in the display.

Turn the [VALUE] knob until “NO

ASSIGN” appears in the display,

then press the [ENTER] button.

Make sure that the display indicates and press the [ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-yes.eps

fig.lcd-copyfromto.eps

The indication “YES” will blink in the

display; press the [ENTER] button

once again.

Slightly move the copy-source

controller. If it’s a button, press it.

The display will indicate the copy-source

and copy-destination controller numbers.

Verify in the display, and press the [ENTER] button.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

This section explains how to make system settings for the A-PRO.

System settings include the following items.

Category

Item

Contents

Factory setting

See page

p. 69

Turn this on when using specific applications (such as Pro Tools LE). If this is On, the message “90 00 7F” will

be transmitted from “A-PRO 2” at intervals of approximately 500 ms.

H-ACTIVITY ON/OFF

L9 FUNCTION

OMNI

OFF

HOLD

OFF

–

Specifies the function of the [HOLD] button.

p. 69

Other

If OMNI is On, all controllers will always transmit on the current channel, regardless of the MIDI transmit

channel setting that is assigned to the controller.

p. 42

FACTORY RESET

Returns the A-PRO to the factory-set condition.

p. 70

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

LCD Contrast Setting

LCD CONTRAST

If you find the text in the display difficult to read, you can adjust the contrast as follows.

The brightness of the screen may be affected by environmental conditions such as

temperature.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “LCD CONTRAST,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the contrast.

This setting has a range of 1–10. Higher values make the display brighter.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

You can also change the LCD contrast in the following way.

fig.numberbutton_edit.eps

In Edit mode, press the following buttons

to enter a numerical value.

Controllers [B1]–[B4], [SPLIT]/[DUAL]/

[LOWER]/[UPPER] buttons, OCTAVE

[–] [+] buttons

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

Keyboard-related Settings

KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE

Here’s how to change the velocity curve, which specifies how the transmitted velocity

value will correspond to your keyboard playing dynamics.

Number

Setting

Type of curve

Keyboard sensitivity

Higher velocity values (volume)

can be produced even if you play

softly.

1-LIGHT

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

1-MEDIUM

1-HEAVY

Keyboard sensitivity will be typical.

These are the most typical set-

tings. Your keyboard playing

dynamics will produce the

most natural volume change.

fig.lcd-KBDVELOCURVE.eps

Higher velocity values (volume)

will not be produced unless you

play strongly.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KBD

VELO CURVE,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

Higher velocity values (volume)

can be produced even if you play

softly.

2-LIGHT

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired KEYBOARD VELOCITY

CURVE.

The name of the selected setting is shown in the display.

2-MEDIUM

Keyboard sensitivity will be typical.

Compared to curve 1, these

curves allow greater volume

change without having to

play very strongly.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

Higher velocity values (volume)

will not be produced unless you

play strongly.

2-HEAVY

Higher velocity values (volume)

can be produced even if you play

softly.

3-LIGHT

3-MEDIUM

Keyboard sensitivity will be typical.

These curves make it easy to

play consistently, with mini-

mal change produced by your

playing dynamics.

Higher velocity values (volume)

will not be produced unless you

play strongly.

3-HEAVY

Higher velocity values (volume)

can be produced even if you play

softly.

4-LIGHT

4-MEDIUM

Keyboard sensitivity will be typical.

Compared to curve 1, these

curves produce greater vol-

ume change when you play

strongly.

Higher velocity values (volume)

will not be produced unless you

play strongly.

4-HEAVY

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH CURVE

KEYBOARD PORT SET

Here’s how to specify the way that keyboard aftertouch will respond.

Here’s how to specify the port from which performance data for the keyboard and

bender lever will be transmitted.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-KBDAFTCHCURVE.eps

fig.lcd-KBDPORTSET.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KBD

AFTCH CURVE,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KBD

PORT SET,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired KEYBOARD

AFTERTOUCH CURVE.

The value of the selected setting is shown in the display.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the desired KEYBOARD PORT.

The value of the selected setting is shown in the display.

Number

Curve type

Explanation

Number

Setting

PORT 1

Explanation

Messages will be transmitted to “A-PRO 1.”

Messages will be transmitted to “A-PRO 2.”

Messages will be transmitted to “A-PRO 1” and “A-PRO 2.”

This is the most typical curve. The pressure you apply to

the keyboard and the resulting aftertouch effect will corre-

spond in the most natural way.

PORT 2

PORT 1+2

Compared with curve 1, higher aftertouch values will be

transmitted even when you apply light pressure to the

keyboard.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

There will be little change in aftertouch when you apply

pressure to the keyboard, making it easier for you to per-

form.

Compared with curve 1, aftertouch will be applied when

you apply greater pressure to the keyboard.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

KEYBOARD ACTIVE PART

SHIFT KEY LATCH

Here’s how to specify the part that will be affected by the [VALUE] knob, BENDER,

MODULATION, AFTERTOUCH, HOLD, and EXPRESSION controllers.

This specifies whether the [SHIFT] button will operate in Unlatch mode (On when held

down, Off when released), or in Latch mode (turns On/Off each time the button is

pressed).

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-KBDACTIVEPART.eps

fig.lcd-SHIFTKEYLATCH.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KBD

ACTIVE PART,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select

“SHIFT KEY LATCH,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-KBDACTIVEPART1.eps

fig.lcd-SHIFTKEYLATCH1.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select

“UPPER” or “LOWER.”

Use the [VALUE] knob to choose

“OFF” or “ON.”

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

Press the [ENTER] button to return

to Play mode.

TRANSPOSE

Here’s how to specify the amount by which the keyboard will be transposed when you

press the [TRANSPOSE] button to turn it on.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-TRANSPOSE.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select

“TRANSPOSE,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-TRANSPOSE1.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the

transposition value.

You can specify a value in the range of -6 to

5 (semitones).

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

Pad-related Settings

PAD VELOCITY CURVE

PAD AFTERTOUCH CURVE

Here’s how to specify the way in which the force of your strike on the controller pads

[A1]–[A8] will affect the velocity that is transmitted.

Here’s how to specify the way in which the pressure you apply to the pads will

correspond to the aftertouch data that is produced.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “KEYBOARD/PAD,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-PADVELOCURVE.eps

fig.lcd-PADAFTCHCURVE.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “PAD

VELO CURVE,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “PAD

AFTCH CURVE,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-PADVELOCURVE1.eps

fig.lcd-PADAFTCHCURVE1.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the

desired PAD VELOCITY CURVE.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the

desired PAD AFTERTOUCH CURVE.

The number of the selected setting is shown

in the display.

Number

Type of curve

Result

Number

Type of curve

Result

This is the most typical curve. The force with which you

strike the pad will correspond to the volume in the most

natural way.

This is the most typical curve. The pressure you apply to

the pad will correspond to the aftertouch value in the

most natural way.

Compared to curve 1, there will be more change in the

aftertouch value starting with softer pressure on the

pad.

Compared to curve 1, there will be greater volume

change for softer strikes on the pad.

Pad playing dynamics will produce little change in veloc-

ity, making it easier for you to perform at a consistent

volume.

Pressure applied to the pad will produce little change in

aftertouch value, making it easier for you to produce

consistent aftertouch effects.

Compared with curve 1, striking the pads more strongly

will produce greater change in velocity.

Compared with curve 1, you will need to apply stronger

pressure on the pad in order to produce aftertouch.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

Clock-related Settings

MIDI CLOCK ON/OFF

MIDI CLOCK OUTPUT PORT

Here’s how to specify whether MIDI CLOCK will be transmitted.

This setting specifies the port from which MIDI clock will be output when “MIDI CLOCK

ON/OFF” is On.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI CLOCK,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI CLOCK,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI CLK ON/OFF,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

fig.lcd-CLKOUTPUTPORT.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “CLK

OUTPUT PORT,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “ON” or “OFF.”

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

fig.lcd-CLKOUTPUTPORT1.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the

MIDI CLOCK OUTPUT PORT.

MIDI CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO

The display will indicate the port you

specified.

This setting specifies the default MIDI clock value when “MIDI CLOCK ON/OFF” is On.

After you turn on the power, this tempo will be output until you move the VALUE

controller to which Tempo is assigned.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

Number

Setting

PORT 1

Explanation

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

MIDI CLOCK will be transmitted from “A-PRO 1.”

MIDI CLOCK will be transmitted from “A-PRO 2.”

MIDI CLOCK will be transmitted from “A-PRO 1” and “A-PRO 2.”

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI CLOCK,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

PORT 2

1AND2

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “DEFAULT TEMPO,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the MIDI CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO

value in a range of 20–250.

The display will indicate the value you specified.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

USB-related Settings

ADVANCED DRIVER MODE

Here’s how to turn ADVANCED DRIVER MODE on/off.

We recommend that you normally leave this On.

If you change this setting, the new setting will take force after you’ve turned the power

off, then on again.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “USB SETTING,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “USB ADV DRIVER,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the USB MIDI driver type.

Setting

OFF

Explanation

Choose this if you want to use the standard MIDI driver provided by your

operating system (p. 73). (Standard driver mode)

This setting uses FPT technology to allow high-speed MIDI communica-

tion. Choose this if you’ve installed the driver as described in p. 12 and

following.

FPT = Fast Processing Technology of MIDI Transmission

This takes full advantage of the USB bandwidth to process MIDI data in an optimal

way at all times, depending on the amount of MIDI data to be transmitted.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

MIDI-related Settings

MIDI I/F SWITCH

This setting specifies whether the MIDI connectors will be used as a MIDI interface.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI I/F SWITCH,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the MIDI I/F setting.

The display will indicate the value you selected.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI SETTING,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

Setting

Explanation

MIDI I/F MODE OFF

MIDI OUT device

MIDI messages received by the A-PRO

MIDI OUT

A-PRO MIDI OUT

A-PRO

MIDI IN device

keyboard will not be transmitted from the

A-PRO. MIDI messages will be exchanged

between the A-PRO and the computer, and

between the A-PRO and the external MIDI

device.

BULK reception

OFF

USB

A-PRO MIDI IN

A-PRO 1

MIDI IN

PORT 1

PORT 2/

BULK transmission

A-PRO 2

MIDI messages

MIDI I/F MODE ON

MIDI OUT device

The A-PRO keyboard’s MIDI connectors will

operate as a MIDI interface. MIDI messages

from the computer connected via USB to the

A-PRO will be transmitted to a sound module

connected to the A-PRO’s MIDI OUT

connector. MIDI messages from a MIDI

device connected to the A-PRO’s MIDI IN

connector will be sent to the computer.

MIDI OUT

A-PRO MIDI OUT

BULK reception

A-PRO

USB

MIDI IN device

A-PRO MIDI IN

A-PRO 1

MIDI IN

PORT 1

PORT 2/

BULK transmission

A-PRO 2

MIDI messages

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

MIDI MERGE DESTINATION

The A-PRO provides a [MIDI MERGE] switch (p. 11). Here’s how to specify the port that will be merged as the MIDI MERGE DESTINATION when the [MIDI MERGE] switch is On.

The MIDI MERGE function is convenient when an external MIDI controller other than the A-PRO is connected to the A-PRO’s MIDI IN connector.

For example, you might connect a second A-PRO unit, and use one A-PRO to play a software synthesizer while using the other A-PRO unit to control your DAW software.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Number

Setting

PORT1

Explanation

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI SETTING,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Messages received at MIDI IN will be merged into the A-PRO’s PORT 1.

Messages received at MIDI IN will be merged into the A-PRO’s PORT 2.

PORT2

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “MIDI MERGE DEST,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Messages received at MIDI IN will be merged into the A-PRO’s MIDI

OUT.

MIDI OUT

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the desired MIDI merge

destination.

The display will indicate the value you selected.

Press the [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.

MIDI MERGE switch and MIDI MERGE DESTINATION

fig.MIDI-MERGE.eps

MIDI I/F MODE ON

MIDI OUT device

A-PRO MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT

BULK reception

A-PRO

MIDI IN device

USB

MIDI OUT

OFF

A-PRO MIDI IN

MIDI IN

PORT 1

PORT 2

A-PRO 1

A-PRO 2

PORT 1

PORT 2/

BULK transmission

MIDI messages

[MIDI MERGE] switch

MIDI MERGE DESTINATION

In this illustration, the [MIDI MERGE] switch is On and the MIDI MERGE DESTINATION is set to Port 2, so that messages received at MIDI IN are merged with the messages of Port 2 and sent to

the computer.

If you turn the [MIDI MERGE] switch On, no messages will arrive even if you’ve selected A-PRO MIDI IN as the MIDI IN device on your computer.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

Control Map Settings

[VALUE] knob Settings

STARTUP MEMORY

FUNCTION

Here you can specify which control map is to be called up when the A-PRO is powered up.

Here you can specify the function that is to be controlled by the [VALUE] knob when

the cursor is located at USER ASSIGN.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “SYSTEM SETTING,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “FUNCTION,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

fig.lcd-STARTUPMEMORY.eps

fig.lcd-FUNCKEYVELO.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select

“STARTUP MEMORY,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to choose the

parameter that will be assigned to

the [VALUE] knob.

fig.lcd-STARTUPMEMORY1.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to choose

Press the [ENTER] button.

“CTL MAP 0” or “LAST ACC MAP.”

If you selected “CONTROL CHANGE” as the parameter, use the

[VALUE] knob to specify the desired control change number.

Setting

Explanation

Press the [ENTER] button.

CTL MAP 0

Control map number 0 will be selected at start-up.

The control map that was last selected and saved will be called up

upon start-up.

Value

Setting

Explanation

Value range

LAST ACC MAP

Fixes the key velocity value.

TOUCH, 1–127

* If you choose

TOUCH, the

transmitted

velocity value

will depend

on your key-

board playing

strength.

The A-PRO detects the force with

which you play the keyboard, and

transmits this as the velocity value;

however, this setting causes a fixed

velocity to be transmitted regard-

less of how strongly you strike the

keyboard. Use this if you don’t want

your playing dynamics to have an

effect.

Press the [ENTER] button.

KEY VELOCITY

Specifies the bank select LSB

(CC#32).

BANK LSB

BANK MSB

0–127

Specifies the bank select MSB

(CC#00).

CONTROL

CHANGE

Specifies a control change.

0–127

TEMPO

Specifies the MIDI CLOCK tempo.

20–250

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

Other Settings

H-ACTIVITY ON/OFF

L9 FUNCTION

Turn this On when using certain applications (such as Pro Tools LE). If this is On, the

This specifies the function of the [HOLD] button.

message “90 00 7F” will be transmitted to “A-PRO 2” at intervals of approximately 500

ms.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “SYSTEM SETTING,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

fig.lcd-L9FUNC.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “SYSTEM SETTING,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to choose “L9

FUNCTION,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

fig.lcd-HACTVTY.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to choose

fig.lcd-L9FUNC1.eps

“H-ACTVTY ON/OFF,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the

function of [HOLD] button.

fig.lcd-HACTVTY1.eps

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify

Value

Setting

Explanation

either “ON” or “OFF.”

Press the [ENTER] button.

Any desired MIDI message can be assigned to the button.

The button will allow the sound to continue even after you

take your hand off the pad.

HOLD

VLINK

The button will operate as a V-LINK ON/OFF button.

Press the [ENTER] button.

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System Settings (EDIT Mode)

OMNI

Refer to “What is OMNI?” (p. 42).

FACTORY RESET

This will return the A-PRO to its factory-set condition.

Simultaneously press the [ACT] button and the [

] button.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “FACTORY RESET,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

“SURE?” will appear, blinking, in the display.

fig.lcd-RESETSURE.eps

If you are sure that you want to

execute the factory reset operation,

press the [ENTER] button.

“FACTORY RESET” will appear, blinking, in the display while the factory reset

operation is being carried out.

Once the factory reset is complete, “COMPLETE!” will appear in the display. You’ll

then be returned to Play mode.

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Appendices

]

Two MIDI Ports

If the A-PRO is connected to your computer via USB, the A-PRO will be able to use two MIDI output ports (PORT 1 and PORT 2). Each controller of the A-PRO can be assigned to send its MIDI

messages to either port.

For details on how to make this assignment, refer to “Using Control Maps” (p. 29) or “Assigning a MIDI Message on the A-PRO Keyboard” (p. 48).

fig.MIDI-port1-e.eps

If you’re using DAW software, and you’re simply controlling the sound module for the part that’s

producing the sound, the A-PRO’s controllers can use the same MIDI output port as the keyboard.

When the A-PRO is in the default state, the A-PRO’s keyboard performance data will also be sent

from PORT 1, so you can assign the controllers to PORT 1 as well.

DAW software

Track

MIDI sound module

THRU

MIDI OUT

PORT1

PORT2

A-PRO 1

A-PRO

Recorded

on a track

Software

synthesizer

A-PRO 2

fig.MIDI-port2-e.eps

Some DAW software has an input port used to control the mixer section of the DAW software.

Since the A-PRO has two MIDI output ports, you can use one port to play sounds and control the

sound module, while using the other port to control your DAW software.

DAW software

Track

THRU

PORT1

PORT2

A-PRO 1

Recorded

on a track

Software

synthesizer

A-PRO 2

fig.MIDI-port3-e.eps

For example, if you want to use the A-PRO’s [A1]–[A8] buttons to switch sounds on your sound

module, and use the [S1]–[S9] sliders to control the volume faders of your DAW software’s mixer,

you could assign the controllers to MIDI output ports as follows.

DAW software

MIDI sound module

Track

THRU

PORT1

PORT2

A-PRO 1

Recorded

on a track

Software

synthesizer

[A1]–[A8] buttons: PORT 1

[S1]–[S9] sliders: PORT 2

A-PRO 2

For details on how to control your DAW software, refer to the owner’s manual for the DAW

software you’re using.

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Appendices

Connecting the A-PRO Directly to a Sound Module

You can connect the A-PRO connected directly to a MIDI sound module, and use it to play and control the sound module.

If you’re not connecting the A-PRO to your computer via USB, you’ll need to use a separately available AC adaptor.

You can purchase the appropriate AC adaptor from your dealer.

fig.MIDI-External-e.eps

MIDI IN

MIDI sound module (sold separately)

Indicator

DC IN

921

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or

AC adaptor

(sold separately)

other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn

off the power on all devices before making any

connections.

MIDI OUT

Place the AC adaptor (sold separately) so the side with

the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the

side with textual information faces downwards.The

indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into

an AC outlet.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the A-PRO’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of your MIDI sound module.

Connect the AC adaptor to the A-PRO’s DC IN jack.

Set the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch to “DC” to turn on the power.

Also, switch on the power to your MIDI sound module.

Set the A-PRO’s current channel to match the MIDI receive channel of your MIDI sound module.

When you play the keyboard, your MIDI sound module will produce sound.

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Appendices

About Standard Driver Mode

Use this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your operating system.

Installing the Standard Driver

Input/output Device Settings

In order to use the A-PRO with your software, you’ll need to choose the A-PRO as the

MIDI input/output device.

For details on how to make this setting, refer to the documentation of your software.

Switch off “ADVANCED DRIVER MODE” (p. 65).

Close all currently running software.

Turn the A-PRO’s [POWER] switch off, then on again.

The driver will be installed automatically.

Windows 7/Windows Vista users

A-PRO

MIDI output device

MIDIOUT2 (A-PRO)

A-PRO

MIDIIN2 (A-PRO)

MIDIIN3 (A-PRO)

MIDI input device

The A-PRO’s MIDI input/output device cannot be used by the Media Player included

with Windows 7/Vista.

Windows XP users

USB audio device

USB audio device [2]

MIDI output device

MIDI input device

USB audio device

USB audio device [2]

USB audio device [3]

Mac OS X users

To specify the MIDI input/output settings for Mac OS X, perform the Audio MIDI

settings described in step 13 and following of “Mac OS X Users” (p. 17).

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Troubleshooting

If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains information that will help you solve the problem.

For help with Windows or Mac OS X operation, refer to the documentation for your computer or operating system.

Problems when Installing the Driver

Are there any devices labeled “Other,” “Unknown,” or “?/!/X” in the

Device Manager?

Can’t start up the installer

If driver installation was not completed successfully, the partially installed driver may

remain in an incomplete state.

Is the CD-ROM inserted correctly in your CD-ROM drive?

Reinstall the A-PRO driver as described in “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80).

Make sure that the CD-ROM is correctly inserted in the CD-ROM drive.

Could the CD-ROM itself or the lens of your CD-ROM drive be dirty?

Can’t install the driver according to the procedure

The installer may not operate correctly if the CD-ROM or the lens of your CD-ROM drive

is dirty. Use a commercially available CD cleaner or lens cleaner to clean the disc or lens.

Did you log on to Windows with the appropriate user privileges?

You must log onto Windows using one of the following user names.

Are you attempting to install from a networked CD-ROM drive?

•

A user name belonging to the Administrators group, such as Administrator

A user name whose account type is Computer Administrator

The driver cannot be installed from a CD-ROM drive on the network.

For details, ask the system administrator for your computer.

A warning or error appears during the installation

(Windows)

In some cases, you may be unable to install the driver because of the

“Driver signing option” settings.

Refer to “Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 80) and make the

appropriate settings.

Could you have connected the A-PRO to your computer before installing

the driver?

Could other software be running, perhaps in the background (such as

anti-virus software)?

If you connect the A-PRO to your computer before installing the driver, an error

message may appear when you begin the installation.

Reinstall the A-PRO driver as described in “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80).

The installation may not occur correctly if other software is running.

Be sure to close all other software before you perform the installation.

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Check the power management settings of your computer.

Installation is not successfully completed when you

connect the A-PRO

Your computer’s power management settings may be limiting the power that is

supplied to USB.

Take a look at your computer’s power management settings.

➝ “Power management settings” (p. 81)

Could the A-PRO’s ADVANCED DRIVER mode switch be OFF?

Refer to “ADVANCED DRIVER MODE” (p. 65) and set the A-PRO’s ADVANCED DRIVER

MODE to ON. Then, install the driver again.

Does your computer meet the requirements of the USB specification?

Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electrical requirements

of the USB specification.

In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a self-powered USB

hub (a USB hub that has an internal power supply or an AC adaptor).

After you connect the A-PRO, it may take several tens of seconds or

several minutes before it is recognized by your computer.

This is not a malfunction.

Please wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears even though

you’ve installed the driver (Windows XP)

Is the A-PRO connected?

Make sure that the A-PRO is correctly connected to your computer.

Could you have connected the A-PRO to a different USB connector than

the one you used when installing the driver?

Could your computer be operating on its battery?

Operation may be unstable if your computer is operating on battery power.

Please use your computer with its power supply connected.

If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, connecting the A-PRO

to a different USB connector may cause your computer to ask for the driver file even

though the driver has already been installed.

This behavior does not indicate a malfunction.

Install the driver as described in step 9 of Installing the Driver (p. 15).

Could you be using a bus-powered USB hub (a hub that does not require

a power supply)?

The A-PRO cannot be used with a bus-powered USB hub (a hub that does not need a

separate power supply). Use it with a self-powered USB hub (a hub that has an internal

power supply or AC adaptor).

A number such as “2-” appears at the beginning of the

device name (Windows)

Could a USB device other than a mouse or keyboard be connected?

Disconnect all USB devices (other than a mouse and keyboard, if used) from your

computer before performing the installation.

Could you have connected the A-PRO to a different USB port?

If you connect the A-PRO to a different USB port, some operating systems may

automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name, but this should not

be a problem when using the A-PRO. If you want to return to the device name that does

not have this number, you can either connect the A-PRO to the same USB port as when

you installed it, or install the driver once again.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80)

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Troubleshooting

Problems with Settings

Can’t select/use the A-PRO within software or in system

settings

Could the A-PRO be in use by other software?

Could the A-PRO have been connected when the computer started up?

Close all software you currently have running. Next, switch off the A-PRO’s power, then

turn it back on again.

On some computers, the A-PRO may be unusable if it is already connected when the

computer starts up.

If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80)

Start up your computer, and then connect the A-PRO.

Could you be using the Media Player included with Windows?

Is the driver installed correctly?

The A-PRO’s MIDI device cannot be selected for Media Player on Windows 7 or

Windows Vista.

Driver installation may have failed. Please reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80)

Have you made “Audio MIDI Settings”? (Mac OS X)

Make the appropriate Audio MIDI Settings as described in “Mac OS X Users” (p. 17).

Is the A-PRO device name shown?

If the device name is not displayed, it may be that the driver installation failed. Please

reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80)

Could the computer to which the A-PRO is connected have entered

standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode?

Close all software that’s using the A-PRO. Next, switch off the A-PRO’s power, then turn

it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while

using the A-PRO?

Close all software that’s using the A-PRO. Next, switch off the A-PRO’s power, then turn

it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

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Troubleshooting

Problems when Playing

Playback contains clicks, dropouts, or other problems

Check the power management settings

In the driver settings dialog box, try selecting the “Light Load” check

box

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by changing your system’s power

management settings.

➝ “Power management settings” (p. 81)

To change or check this setting, proceed as directed in “Changing or verifying the

driver settings (Windows)” (p. 80).

Changes to this setting will take effect after you turn the A-PRO’s power off, then on

again. Unless you are experiencing problems, you should leave this check box cleared

(the default state).

Try updating the driver of your display adaptor (Windows)

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display

adaptor installed in your computer.

Try disabling the LAN

Have you set the system’s “Performance” setting? (Windows)

In your computer’s Device Manager, try disabling LAN (wired/wireless).

If this eliminates the clicks and pops, it may be that updating your LAN driver or BIOS

may solve the problem. Check whether updated software is available.

You may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the

system.

➝ “System “Performance” settings (Windows)” (p. 82)

Could you have connected the A-PRO to a USB hub?

Could other software programs be running?

Try connecting the A-PRO directly to a USB connector on your computer.

Close software that you’re not using.

If the window of a Windows program has been closed but it is still shown in the taskbar,

that program is still running. Close all unneeded software that’s shown in the taskbar.

Are you using the included USB cable?

You must use the included USB cable when using the A-PRO. Some commercially

available USB cables do not meet the requirements of the USB standard, and this may

prevent the A-PRO from operating correctly.

Have you tried Windows Update or Microsoft Update? (Windows)

Try using Windows Update or Microsoft Update (provided by the Microsoft

Corporation) to update your system to the latest version.

Could you have updated the Mac OS X software while A-PRO was

connected?

It has been found that clicks or pops can occur if you performed a Mac OS X software

update while the A-PRO was connected. If so, install the driver once again.

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Troubleshooting

Can’t play

There is a time lag between playing the keyboard and

hearing the software synthesizer

Was the driver installed correctly?

A software synthesizer produces its sounds via the sound card of your computer. There

will be a time lag (“latency”) before the sound of the software synthesizer can be heard

as actual sound from the sound card.

Driver installation may have failed. Reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80)

Regardless of the combination of software synthesizer and sound card, there will

always be some latency, but by using the appropriate combination of software and

sound card together with the correct settings, it is often possible to shorten latency to

the point that it causes no problems in practice.

Did you make input/output device settings for your software?

Refer to the owner’s manual of your software and to the following pages, and select the

A-PRO as the input/output device.

•

Windows : ➝ “Checking with a SONAR Soft Synths (Windows)” (p. 19)

Mac OSX: ➝ “Checking in GarageBand (Mac OS X)” (p. 20)

In general, the following settings will be effective in shortening the latency.

•

Decrease the audio buffer size of your software

Decrease the buffer size of your sound card

Could the A-PRO be in use by other software?

For details on these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software and sound

card.

Close all software you currently have running. Next, switch off the A-PRO’s power, then

turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 80)

When using the A-PRO with DAW software, you’re unable

to send system exclusive messages to an external sound

module

Could the computer to which the A-PRO is connected have entered

standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode?

You’ll need to make settings in your DAW software to enable the function that passes

system exclusive messages through to your sound module. For details on how to

enable this, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.

Close all software that’s using the A-PRO. Next, switch off the A-PRO’s power, then turn

it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Bender lever does not apply pitch bend or modulation

Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while

using the A-PRO?

The A-PRO lets you assign MIDI messages to the bender and modulation controllers of

the bender lever. If such assignments have been made, the lever won’t produce pitch

bend or modulation.

Set the bender and modulation to NO ASSIGN as described in “Clearing an Assignment

(NO ASSIGN)” (p. 56).

Close all software that’s using the A-PRO. Next, switch off the A-PRO’s power, then turn

it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could the A-PRO have been connected when the computer started up?

Aftertouch not applied

On some computers, the A-PRO may be unusable if it is already connected when the

computer starts up.

Start up your computer, and then connect the A-PRO.

The A-PRO lets you assign a MIDI message to the aftertouch controller. If such an

assignment has been made, aftertouch will not be applied.

Set aftertouch to No Assign as described in “Clearing an Assignment (NO ASSIGN)” (p. 56).

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Troubleshooting