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Quick Start Guide[...]
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Copyright 2013 V1.5 Samson T echnologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New Y ork 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www .samsontech.com Apple, Mac, Mac OS, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countr[...]
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CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th[...]
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1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat reg[...]
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Graphite M32 · USB Keyboard Controller 5 Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Graphite M32, compact USB keyboard controller! The Graphite M32 gives you the performance and production control to easily integrate with Windows or Mac digital production workstations. The keyboard can also be powered directly by an Apple iPad (using the Ap[...]
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6 F eatures The Samson Graphite M32 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of its main features: • 32-key velocity-sensitive keyboard • V olume knob and Data slider • Pitch Bend and Modulation ribbon strips • CC Mode to set keys to send control change messages • Program mode for sending[...]
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Graphite M32 · USB Keyboard Controller 7 Quick Start 1. Connect the Graphite M32 to your computer or iPad* using the supplied USB cable. The unit will receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB connection. If the Graphite M32 is connected to a non-powered USB hub, it may not receive enough power to turn on. It is recommended that you connect[...]
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8 1. VOLUME Knob - This knob is preset from the factory to send MIDI volume (CC #7) mes- sages. The VOLUME knob can be assigned to control different MIDI parameters using the computer editor . 2. DA T A Slider - This slider is preset from the factory to send MIDI pan (CC #10) messages. The DA T A slider can be assigned to control different MIDI par[...]
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Graphite M32 · USB Keyboard Controller 9 9. Function Keys - In PROG mode, the last 11 keys of the keyboard are assigned to numerical digits (0–9), and ENTER. T o Send a program change message, press the PROG button, then enter the program number by pressing the numbered keys. When the program number is entered, press the ENTER key to transmit th[...]
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10 Editing Par ameters The Graphite M32 features controls which settings can be customized using the Graphite M32 computer editor , which can be found on the Samson website (www .samsontech.com). The fol- lowing information outlines the available parameters for each control that can be adjusted. Assignable V olume Knob Control Change: Sets the cont[...]
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Graphite M32 · USB Keyboard Controller 11 Keyboard 32-key , semi-weighted, velocity sensitive Controls V olume Knob Data Slider , Octave +/- buttons, Pitch Bend Ribbon Strip, Modulation Ribbon Strip Operation Controls SUST AIN, CC Mode, PROG Functions Keys 0-9, Enter MIDI MIDI over USB Power USB Bus Power Accessories USB Cable Dimensions 17.36” [...]
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Samson T echnologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New Y ork 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www .samsontech.com[...]