User Manual for midiplus models including: BAND Keyboard Controller Audio Interface, BAND, Keyboard Controller Audio Interface, Controller Audio Interface, Audio Interface, Interface
User Manual Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT NOTES: .....................................................................................................................................................1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................... 2 GETTING START ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 POWER SWITCH AND VOLUME CONTROL ...............................................................................................................................3 KEYBOARD ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 Octave shift ........................................................................................................................................................3 Transposition .......................................................................................................................................................4 Changing the Sound (Keyboard) ................................................................................................................... 4 CHORD TOUCH BAR ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Strumming Mode and Chord Trigger Mode .................................................................................................5 Changing the Sound (Chord Trigger Mode) .................................................................................................5 Save a Chord .................................................................................................................................................... 6 STRUMMING PAD .................................................................................................................................................................6 Changing the Sound (Strumming Pad) ......................................................................................................... 7 DRUM PADS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 CONNECTING BLUETOOTH MIDI ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the BAND multi-functional keytar. The BAND has 128 sounds, including Piano, Strings, Woodwind & Brass, Guitars, Synths, and more. The BAND features a 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, 7 touch-sensitive chord bars, a velocity-sensitive Strumming Pad, and 7 Drum Pads with velocity sensitivity and RGB backlighting. The BAND can be connected to a smartphone or computer using Bluetooth or USB to customize your instrument or create MIDI music. Before using the BAND, please read this manual carefully to quickly understand its features and basic operation. Package included: BAND multifunctional keytar USB cable Keyboard bag and guitar strap 3 picks Screwdriver Main Features: Fashionable design 128 sounds Built-in speaker 4 ways to play Octave and transpose One-key chord recording Drum pad Supports multi-person cooperation play Supports Bluetooth and USB Headphone output Important Notes: 1. Please use a dry and soft rag to wipe the BAND when cleaning. Do not use paint thinners, organic solvents, detergents, or other wipes soaked in aggressive chemicals so as not to discolor the panel or keyboard. 2. Please unplug the USB cable and remove the batteries when it will not be used for a long period of time or during a thunderstorm. 3. Avoid using the BAND near water or wet areas, such as bathtubs, pools, or similar locations. 4. Please do not place the BAND in an unstable location to prevent accidental falling. 5. Please do not place heavy objects on the BAND. 6. Please avoid placing the BAND in an area with poor air circulation. 7. Please do not open inside of the BAND, as it may cause metal to fall and potentially result in fire or electric shock. 8. Avoid spilling any liquid on the BAND. 9. Avoid using the BAND during thunderstorms or lightning 10. Please do not expose the BAND to scorching sun. 11. Please do not use the BAND when there is a gas leakage nearby *If the battery is low, functions and sounds may be abnormal. Replace the battery in time. BAND User Manual 1 Panel description Secondary function: Chord Touch Bar sound change Bluetooth indicator Chord Touch Bar Secondary function: Chord Touch Bar mode switch Secondary function: Keyboard sound change Secondary function: Transposition Octave down keyboard Built-in speaker Strumming Pad sound change Octave up Powerswitch / Volume Drum Pads Strumming indicator Strumming Pad Battery compartment Headphone Output Charge port BAND User Manual 2 Getting Start Power Switch and Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to power on and increase volume, and counterclockwise to decrease volume and power off. Keyboard The BAND features a 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with a default range of C3 to C5. The keyboard's range can be shifted through octave shift and transposition. Octave shift Press the or button to shift the octave range of the keyboard. When the octave shift is activated, the corresponding button light will blink. To reset the octave shift, press both buttons simultaneously. BAND User Manual 3 Transposition Hold down the button and press the key that correspond to the desired transposition. The blue LED on the pressed key will indicate a successful transposition. Changing the Sound (Keyboard) Hold down the button and press the keys that correspond to the desired sound icons to change the sound of keyboard. >> Piano >> Guitars >>Strings >>Synths >> Woodwind & Brass >>Others BAND User Manual 4 Chord Touch Bar Strumming Mode and Chord Trigger Mode The Chord Touch Bar has two modes: strumming and chord trigger. To switch between these modes, hold down the button and press the key. Play a chord by touching the Touch Bar while in chord trigger mode. In the strumming mode, select a chord by touching the Touch Bar and play it using the Strumming Pad. Changing the Sound (Chord Trigger Mode) Hold down the button and press the Touch Bar that correspond to the desired sound icons to change the sound of chord trigger mode. >> Piano >>Strings >> Woodwind & Brass >> Guitars >>Synths >>Others BAND User Manual 5 Save a Chord To save a chord to the Touch Bar, just hold down the button and select a Touch Bar by touching it, the Touch Bar will blink to indicate selection. Play the preferred chord (maximum of 10 notes) on the keyboard. The played keys will light up in purple. Release the Touch Bar. *This feature is only available in chord trigger mode. button to finish and save the chord to the selected Strumming Pad Combine the Chord Touch Bar to play the Strumming Pad. Choose a chord by touching the Touch Bar with your left hand, and use your right hand to play the Strumming Pad just like a guitar. The chords from Touch Bar 1 to 7 are: C Major, D Minor, E Minor, F Major, G Major, A Minor, and G 7. BAND User Manual 6 Changing the Sound (Strumming Pad) Hold down the button and press the string that correspond to the desired sound icons to change the sound of Strumming Pad. >>Guitars Drum Pads >>Basses The BAND features 7 Drum Pads with velocity sensitivity and RGB backlighting. The sound from Pads 1 to 7 are Bass Drum, Acoustic Snare, Closed Hi-Hat, Open Hi-Hat, Low-Mid Tom, High Tom, and Crash Cymbal. BAND User Manual 7 Connecting Bluetooth MIDI Let's use "GarageBand" for iOS as an example. Step 1. Enable Bluetooth in your smartphone's settings. Step 2: Launch GarageBand and choose an instrument. Next, click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner. Step 3: Tap on the "Song Settings". Step 4: Tap on the "Advanced". BAND User Manual 8 Step 5: Tap on the "Bluetooth MIDI Devices". Step 6: Find and select "BAND" in the list of devices. If "Connected" is displayed, the connection has been successful. BAND User Manual 9