Creative PC-MIDI manual

[...]

i User’s Guide Creative Prodik eys PC -MIDI Information in this document is subject to change without noti ce and does not represent a commi tment on the part of Creativ e T echnology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in an y form or by any means, el ectronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for an y[...]

Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide[...]

iii Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements ................................ ................................................................ 1- 1 More Help ...................................................... ............................................................... .................... 1-1 Gett[...]

iv Appendixes A General Specifications Hardware Features ........................................... .................................................................. .................... A-1 Software Features ............................................................................................................. ...................... A-1 B [...]

Introduction[...]

Introduction 1-1 Intr oduction Creative Prodikeys ® PC -MIDI is a multi-functional keyboard that lets you do more with your computer . Prodikeys PC -MIDI boasts the standard favorite keyboard features such as programmable hot k eys * , Enhanced F-Keys ** , media playback and v olume control. It also has 37 music keys neatly tucked awa y under the [...]

Introduction 1-2 Getting More Information Visit www .creative.com or www .prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on your Prodikeys PC -MIDI. Y ou can download additional content such as Mixes and Learnable Songs from the websites. Document Con ventions Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature. Note. This highlights[...]

About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI[...]

About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 2-1 About Y our Cr eativ e Pr odik e ys PC-MIDI In this chapter , we will familiarize you with the different parts of your Prodikeys PC -MIDI, so that you can follow the inst ructions in the other chapters easily . P ar ts of y our Pr odike ys PC- MIDI • T o program Music HotK eys and Button HotK eys, use the[...]

About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 2-2 Remo ving the Music K e yboar d Co v er The music keyboard on your Prodik eys PC -M IDI is protected by a cove r that also acts as a palm rest when you type. T o use the music keyboard, you need to remove the co ver . To remove the palm rest: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it out, as sh[...]

Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI[...]

Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 3-1 Setting Up Y our Cr eativ e Pr odik e ys PC-MIDI Installing Hardwar e 1. Before setting up your Prodikeys PC -MIDI, turn off your computer and disconnect your existing keyboard. 2. Connect your Prodikeys PC -MIDI to your computer’s USB port (see Figure 3-1). 3. T urn on your computer . If you have an[...]

Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 3-2 Installing Softwar e 1. Insert the Creative Prodikeys PC -MIDI software Installation CD into your CD- ROM drive. Y our CD should start automati cally . If it does not, follow the steps below: i. Double-click the My Computer icon. Alternatively , click Start → My Computer . ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/[...]

Getting Started[...]

Getting Started 4-1 Getting Star ted Launching Pr odike ys PC-MIDI applications Y our Prodikeys PC-MIDI comes with applicat ions that enable y ou to learn how to play music or create fun mixes. Y ou can launch the included applications using Prodikeys Launcher . Figure 4-1: Prodikeys PC-MIDI. Music button[...]

Getting Started 4-2 1. Press the Music button on your Prodikeys PC -MIDI keyboard, or go to Start → Programs → Creative → Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI . Prodikeys Launcher appears. 2. Select a program to launch. Double-c lick an application icon. Refer to the following sections to find out what each application does. Pr oduct T utorial The Prod[...]

Getting Started 4-3 Mini K e yboard Creative Mini K eyboard gives you access to an extensive collection of instruments to experiment and play with. Y ou can pl ay anything from the accordion to the xylophone, and have hours of creativ e fun! For more help on individual applications, click the Help button in the application you would like help on. F[...]

Getting Started 4-4 FunMix Creative FunMix comes with a libr ary of pre-arr anged mixes, in v arious genres, assigned to music keys. Y ou can experiment with the instrumental loops and effects and record your own music easily . T o c r ea t e y ou r o w n m i x, s el e ct a p r e- ar ranged mix from the menu, then press and hold combinations of dif[...]

Getting Started 4-5 EasyNotes Creative EasyNotes lets you learn to pla y any song at your own pace. T o start a lesson, select a song and lesson from the menus, and then press the SP ACEBAR. Figure 4-5: Creative EasyNotes[...]

Getting Started 4-6 HotK e ys Manag er HotK eys Manager lets you customize the diff ere nt ho t key s on yo ur ke yboa rd. Select a button and assign your fav orite application, website or keystroke to it. Y ou can also customize the music keys as ho t keys when you are not using them to play music. Figure 4-6: Creative HotKeys Manager[...]

General Specifications[...]

General Specifications A-1 General Specifications Hardwar e Fe a t u r e s ❑ Standard IBM compatible USB computer keyboard ❑ 37 mini-sized music keys with touch-sensitiv ity ❑ Remo vable palm rest ❑ MUSIC button ❑ Enhanced F-K ey lock ❑ Customizable Hot K eys ❑ Sys te m Ho t Key s ❑ Media Playback buttons ❑ V olume Control wheel S[...]

Troubleshooting[...]

Troubleshooting B-1 T r oubleshooting Pr oblems installing Pr odike ys PC-MIDI Prodikeys PC-MIDI cannot be detect ed, even after the connections are checked and the software is installed. • There may be a conflict with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer’ s motherboard. R efer to your computer ’ s motherboard manual to disable the US[...]