MIDIPLUS X MAX Series MIDI keyboard

Specifications
- Model: X Max
- Top Panel Controls: X knob, X band, Keyboard, Headphones
- Compatibility: Works with DAW software
- Headphone Jack: 6.35mm
Product Usage Instructions
- Overview
- The X Max is a versatile controller designed for use with DAW software. It features various controls on the top panel for adjusting parameters and triggering notes.
- The Top Panel
- X knob: Use this knob to control DAW and software instrument parameters or adjust keyboard settings.
- X band: Control the expression of sounds using this band.
- Keyboard: Trigger notes on/off and use it as shortcuts to access edit more parameters.
- Headphone: Connect your 6.35mm headphones here for private listening.
- Guide
- Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on setting up and using the X Max controller with your preferred DAW software.
- Function Buttons
- Familiarize yourself with the function buttons on the controller to optimize your workflow and control over your music production.
- Setting Mode
- Enter the setting mode to customize various parameters according to your preferences for a personalized music production experience.
- Factory Reset
- If needed, perform a factory reset to restore the X Max controller to its original settings.
- DAW Settings
- Explore the DAW settings section in the user manual to configure the controller for seamless integration with your digital audio workstation.
- Logic Pro X
- Specific instructions for setting up the X Max controller with Logic Pro X can be found in this section of the manual.
- MIDIPLUS Control Center
- Learn about the MIDIPLUS Control Center and its functionalities to enhance your music production workflow.
- Appendix
- Refer to the appendix for additional information, troubleshooting tips, and resources related to the X Max controller.
FAQs
Q: Can I use the X Max controller with other music production software?
A: The X Max controller is primarily designed for use with DAW software but may be compatible with other music production applications. Check the user manual for more information on compatibility.
Q: How do I clean the X Max controller?
A: Before cleaning, always remove the batteries and USB cable. Use a soft, damp cloth to gently wipe the surfaces of the controller. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the device.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the X Max Series MIDI keyboard. This series includes X4 Max, X6 Max, and X8 Max, which feature 49, 61, and 88 semi-weighted keys with velocity-sensitive and aftertouch. They come with over 200 built-in voices, equipped with pitch bend and modulation wheels, transport controls, encoders, and pads. In addition, the X Max Series is compatible with many popular DAWs. It offers 20 smart scales, including Chinese Pentatonic, Japanese, Blues and more. With four velocity response curves, including Normal, Fixed, Soft and Hard, it provides an enhanced user experience. Please read this guide carefully before use to get started quickly.
Important Notes:
Please read the following precautions carefully before use to avoid damaging the equipment or causing personal injury. Precautions include but are not limited to the following:
1. Read and understand all the illustrations. 2. Always follow the instructions on the device. 3. Before cleaning the device, always remove the batteries and the USB cable. When cleaning, use a
soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline, alcohol, acetone, turpentine or any other organic solutions; do not use a liquid cleaner, spray or cloth that’s too wet. 4. Disconnect the USB cable and remove the batteries if not used for extended periods. 5. Do not use the device near water or moisture, such as a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or similar place. 6. Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. 7. Do not place heavy objects on the device. 8. Do not place the device near a heat vent at any location with poor air circulation. 9. Do not open or insert anything into the device that may cause a fire or electrical shock. 10. Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the device. 11. Do not expose the device to hot sunlight. 12. Do not use the device when there is a gas leak nearby.
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Overview
1.1 The Top Panel
X knob: For controlling DAW and software instrument parameters or setting the keyboard parameters.
Transport buttons: For controlling the transport of DAW. Knobs: For the control of DAW and software instrument parameters. Buttons: For the control of DAW and software instrument parameters. Display: Provides real time feedback of control information. Pads: Send channel 10 instrument notes. Function buttons: For controlling the keyboards function. fadersOnly X6 Max and X8 Max: For the control of DAW and software instrument parameters. Transpose button: Activate keyboard’s semitone control. Octave buttons: Activate keyboard’s octave control. Pitch & Modulation touch joywheel: For controlling the pitch bend and modulation parameters of
the sound. X band: For controlling the expression of sounds. Keyboard: Trigger notes on/off, also can be used as shortcuts to access edit more parameters. Headphone: For access to 6.35mm headphones.
1.2 The Rear Panel
AUX IN: Stereo audio input.External devices can be connected (TRS cable only) OUTPUT L/R: Use balanced cable for connecting active speaker. MIDI IN/THUR/OUT: Receive or send MIDI message, connect the external MIDI device. ASSIGN: Assignable pedal input, connect an expression pedal by default. PROG SWITCH: Assignable pedal input, connect a program change pedal by default. SUSTAIN: Assignable pedal input, connect a sustain pedal by default. USB: Connect to your computer, this port provides both power and MIDI data DC: Conect the power adapter.
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Guide
2.1 Ready to use
Play in standalone: Please use the included power adapter to connect the X Max, at the same time, please plug your headphones into the headphone jack of the X Max. Alternatively, you can connect to the active speaker through the rear OUTPUT L/R jacks, turn the X knob to select a voice and start playing.
Connect to a Computer: Please use the included USB cable to connect the X Max to your computer. The X Max is a plug-and-play device on both Windows and Mac OS, and it will automatically install the necessary drivers without any additional installation. After launching your DAW software, select the X Max as your MIDI input device to get started.
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Select a scene: X Max’s default scene is Performance, which is designed for standalone use for practice and performance. When you connect X Max to your computer and use DAWs, you can press the SCENE button and then turn the X knob to select the scene that corresponds to your DAW software for a better experience.
Use with external MIDI device: Use the supplied included power adapter to connect the X Max, and then connect the X Max’s MIDI OUT/MIDI IN jacks to the MIDI jacks of an external MIDI device using a 5-pin MIDI cable.
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2.2 X Knob
The X knob has two working mode, the default mode is General Mode, long press about 0.5 seconds to switch to Setup Mode, which allows you to set the keyboard’s relevant parameter options, for more details please refer to 4. Setting Mode. Normal Mode: Turn the X knob to switch sound. Mode change when using some of the function buttons and key sub-functions. Setting Mode: Turn the X knob to select options, press to confirm, press about 0.5 seconds to exit the setting mode.
2.3 Transpose and Octave
Pressing the or button to shift the octave range of keyboard, when activated, the selected octave button will light up, press the and buttons simultaneously to quickly reset the octave shift. Press and hold the TRANS button, then pressing the or button to transpose, when activated, the TRANS button will light up, at this time press the TRANS button once to turn off the shift temporarily, press the TRANS button again to restore the shift memory of the last shift, and press the TRANS button to reset the shift setting, the TRANS button light will indicate that the shift has been activated with bright orange, the button light will indicate that there exists a shift memory with 70% bright orange, and the button light will indicate that the shift has not been activated or that the shift is zero with dark orange.
2.4 Pitch and Modulation
Two joywheel allow for real-time pitch bend and modulation control. Sliding up or down on the Pitch joywheel will raise or lower the pitch of the selected tone. Pitch defaults to the middle position and will automatically return to the middle point when you release your hand. Sliding up on the Modulation touch joywheel increases the amount of modulation on the selected
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sound. Mod defaults to the bottom position and will remain in the last position touched by your finger when you release your hand.
2.5 X band
X Max series keyboard has a capacitive touch strip for real-time expression control. Sliding left or right on the X band will raise or lower the expression. Leftmost is 0, defalt is the max. Sliding left or right, the parameters will remain in the last position touched by you release your hand.
2.6 Transport Buttons
X Max series keyboard has 6 transport buttons with two mode: Performance(default) and DAWs mode. Pressing the SCENE button, you can change different DAWs mode. Please refer to 3.1 SCENE Button for detailed operation. The tansport buttons in Performance mode have an undefined MIDI CC number, You can map within the DAW software based on your personal usage habits. In DAWs mode, these buttons controls the transport of DAWs, Please refer to 6. DAW Settings for detailed operation steps.
Button
DAW Mode Rewind
Fast Forward Cycle Record Play Stop
Performance modeMIDI CC CC116 CC115 CC114 CC117 CC118 CC119
You can change the buttons’ MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) number to control other functions via the configuration software MIDIPLUS Control Center. Please refer to 7. MIDIPLUS Control Center for detailed operation.
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2.7 Knobs
X Max series keyboard has 8 assignable knobs with three mode: Performance(default), DAWs and ARP
mode.the control functions of each knob are as follows:
Knob
Function
MIDI CC Number
K1 Portamento Time
CC05
K2 Portamento Control
CC84
K3 Timbre/Harmonic Intens
CC71
K4 Brightness
CC74
K5 Chorus Send Level
CC93
K6 Reverb Send Level
CC91
K7 Pan
CC10
K8 Channel Volume
CC07
You can change the knobs’ MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) number to control other functions via the configuration software MIDIPLUS Control Center. Please refer to 7. MIDIPLUS Control Center for detailed operation.
2.8 Buttons
X Max series keyboard has 8 assignable buttons with three mode: Performance(default), DAWs and Program Change mode.the control functions of each button are as follows:
Button B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
Function Portamento On/Off Sostenuto On/Off Soft Pedal On/Off Legato FootControl General Purpose Controller 5 General Purpose Controller 6 General Purpose Controller 7 General Purpose Controller 8
MIDI CC Number CC65 CC66 CC67 CC68 CC80 CC81 CC82 CC83
You can change the buttons’ MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) number to control other functions via the configuration software MIDIPLUS Control Center. Please refer to 7. MIDIPLUS Control Center for detailed operation.
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2.9 faders (only X6 Max and X8 Max)
X Max series keyboard has 8 assignable faders with two mode: Performance(default) and DAWs mode.the control functions of each fader are as follows:
fader K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8
Function Breath Controller Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Celestes Depth Tremolo Depth Phaser Depth Attack Time Release Time
MIDI CC Number CC02 CC76 CC77 CC94 CC92 CC95 CC73 CC72
You can change the faders’ MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) number to control other functions via the configuration software MIDIPLUS Control Center. Please refer to 7. MIDIPLUS Control Center for detailed operation.
2.10 Pads
The X Max series features 8 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB lights, featuring 4 modes that are switched via the PAD button and CHORD button. Press the CHORD button to switch between Note mode and Chord Memory mode, and press the PAD button to switch between Note mode and CC mode. You can press the PAD button to activate the Chord Trigger mode after opening the CHORD button. NOTE mode(Default): Press any PAD to play drums, default control MIDI channel 10. Chord Memory mode: Store chords in the PAD, press any one PAD and play one key to play the chord. CC mode: Press any PAD send MIDI CC. Chord Trigger mode: Press any one PAD to play the chord, default control MIDI channel 1.
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2.11 Function Buttons
X Max series keyboard has 9 function buttons, please refer to 3. Function Buttons for detailed operation steps. SCENE Button: Change DAW preset. ARP Button: Arpeggiator. PAD 9-16 Button: Page turning of PADs. CHORD Button: Switch the PADs to chord memory mode. SUSTAIN Button: Sustain on or off. SPLIT Button: Keyboard split. KNOB Button: Switch the knobs to arpeggiator control. BUTTON Button: Switch the buttons to quickly change the sound. PAD Button: Switch the PADs to chord trigger and CC mode.
2.12 Keyboard
X Max provides 49/61/88 Full-sized, Semi-weighted velocity-sensitive Keys. These keys also can be used as shortcuts to set controllers, MIDI channel in Setting Mode, for details, please refer to 4. Setting Mode.
When in Setting Mode, the keys with labeled functions will be used as shortcuts to access the parameters, the labeled keys as follow: VEL.: Setting the keyboard velocity sensitive curve, select between Normal, Fixed, Soft, Hard or Custom. The default is Normal. CLOCK: Setting the ARP clock control, select between Internal, USB and MIDI IN.The default is Internal. MSB: Setting the controller number for “Most Significant Byte” (ie, MSB) of Bank Select. This message has a range between 0 and 127. The default is 0. LSB: Setting the controller number for “Least Significant Byte” (ie, LSB) of Bank Select. This message has a range between 0 and 127. The default is 0. SCALE: Selecting the build in Smart Scale, when a scale is selected, the scale notes will be mapped on the white keys, for details, please refer to 8.2 Scales, the default is Off. LEARN: Set the scale mode to EASY or LEARN. MIDI CHANNELS: Setting the MIDI Channel of keyboard, the range between 1 to 16, the default is 1.
Note: The keyboard aftertouch can be assigned to any CC controller. The default functions for each scene preset are as follows:
Scene Performance Ableton Live Steinberg Cubase FL Studio Logic Pro Performance1 Performance2
Aftertouch CC01
Channel Aftertouch Channel Aftertouch Channel Aftertouch Channel Aftertouch
CC01 CC01
Assignable No No No No No Yes Yes
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3.1 SCENE Button
Press the Scene button, turn the X knob to switch DAW. Press again to confirm the current selection, and the knobs, buttons, faders and transport buttons become the corresponding DAW control. X Max series keyboard also includes 2 Performance presets and 3 USER presets for users to create their own presets.
3.2 ARP Button
Press the ARP button to activate the arpeggiator, and the Knob button will light up. You can press any note to play the arpeggiator, and turn the knobs to change ARP parameters. Please refer to 3.7 KNOB Button for detailed operation of Knob button.
3.3 PAD 9-16 Button
Press the PAD 9-16 button to page turning of PADs, you can turn pages in note mode, Chord Memory mode and Chord Trigger mode.
3.4 CHORD Button
Chord button have 2 function mode: Short press the button activate Chord Memory mode, select any one PAD can play the PAD chord. Pressing and holding the button to enter Chord Recording mode, select any one PAD and the PAD light will flash. Then play any note on the keyboard, and press the PAD to stored the chord. Press and hold the chord button again to exit recording, and the chord can be used for Chord Memory mode and Chord Trigger mode.
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3.5 SUSTAIN Button
Sustain button button has 2 trigger modes: Short press the button will on, press again will off. Pressing and holding the button without releasing it switches the sustain function on, and releasing it switches it off.
3.6 SPLIT Button
Split button have 2 triggering mode: Short press button will on, the defalt split point is C4. Any operation after power on will only affect the left partition. Press again will off. If you press and hold the button without releasing it and press any note to change the split point, that note will be the new split point when the button is released.
3.7 KNOB Button
When the Knob button is pressed, the 8 controller knobs’ functions change to ARP parameter control functions. When the ARP button is turned on, the Knob button is also turned on. The functions of the knobs when the Knob button is switched on are as follows. K1/Swing: Control the swing of even notes. You can select OFF or the range from 51~75, the default is OFF. K2/Rate: Set the duration of each arpeggiator step. You can select 1/4, 1/4 Triplet, 1/8, 1/8 Triplet, 1/16, 1/16 Triplet, 1/32 or 1/32 Triplet, the default is 1/8. K3/Tempo: Control the tempo of arpeggiator, and the tempo range is from 30~300 BPM. The default is 120 BPM. K4/Order: Change the playing order of arpeggiator. You can select Up, Down, EXCL, INCL, Played, Random or Mutate. The default is Up.
Up: Plays the current notes from lowest to highest. Down: Plays the current notes from highest to lowest. EXCL: Plays the current notes from lowest to highest and back again, the lowest note and the highest note play once. INCL: Plays the current notes from lowest to highest and back again, the lowest note and the highest note play twice. Played: Plays the current notes in the order they were originally played. Random: Plays the current notes in a random, non-repeating order.
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Mutate: Plays the current notes in mutate. K5/Octave: Control the octave of arpeggiator, and the octave range is from 1~4. The default is 1. K6/Gate: Control the length of the individual notes, and the range is from 5%~95%. The default is 50%. K7/Mutate: Control the parameters of mutate,and the range is from 0~100. The default is 0. K8/Latch: Control the state of arpeggiator when your hands leave the keyboard. You can select OFF and ON, the default is OFF.
3.8 BUTTON Button
8 buttons defalt CC mode, when the Button button is pressed, the 8 button functions change to quick sound select. Press the Button button again back to the CC mode function of buttons.The functions of the buttons when the Button button is switched on are as follows.
Number B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
Sound Grand Piano Dyno E.Piano FM E.Piano DX Class.Strs&Pad Class.Polysyn
M12 Brass Bangdi Guzheng
3.9 PAD Button
PAD button has 2 function mode: The 1st mode: Press the PAD button to switch between Note mode and CC mode. The first press switches the PAD to CC mode and the PAD button with bright orange, press any PAD to send MIDI CC. The second press switches the PAD to Note mode and the PAD button with dark orange, press any PAD to play drums. The 2nd mode: When the CHORD button is open with bright orange, the Chord Memory mode of the PAD is activated. Then press the PAD button, the CHORD button will turn dark orange and the PAD button will turn green, PAD will go into Chord Trigger mode. In Chord Trigger mode, press the PAD to play chords directly. Press the PAD button again to change to Chord Memory mode, the PAD button will turn dark orange and the CHORD button will turn bright orange, press any one PAD to play one key chord.
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Setting Mode
In the Setting Mode, you can set your keyboard easily. Long press the X knob about 0.5 second, the knob light will breathing when enter the Setting Mode.
4.1 Changing The Keyboard Velocity Curve
Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, when the knob light is breathing, follow these steps: 1. Press the key labeled “VEL.”, the screen will display the currently selected velocity curve, 2. Turn the X knob to select Normal, Fixed, Soft, Hard or Custom, 3. Press the X knob to confirm, the screen will display you just selected velocity curve.
4.2 Changing The MIDI Clock Mode
Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, when the knob light is breathing, follow these steps: 1. Press the key labeled “CLOCK”, the screen will display the currently selected MIDI clock mode, 2. Turn the X knob to select Internal, USB or MIDI IN, 3. Press the X knob to confirm, the screen will display you just selected MIDI clock mode.
4.3 Changing The Bank MSB
Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, when the knob light is breathing, follow these steps: 1. Press the key labeled “MSB”, the screen will display the currently value, 2. Turn the X knob to set the controller number between 0 and 127, 3. Press the X knob to confirm, the screen will display you just selected controller number.
4.4 Changing The Bank LSB
Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, when the knob light is breathing, follow these steps: 1. Press the key labeled “LSB”, the screen will display the currently value,
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2. Turn the X knob to set the controller number between 0 and 127, 3. Press the X knob to confirm, the screen will display you just selected controller number.
4.5 Selecting a Smart Scale
Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, when the knob light is breathing, follow these steps: 1. Press the key labeled “SCALE”, the screen will display the currently scale, 2. Turn the X knob to select a scale, 3. Press the X knob to confirm, the screen will display you just selected scale name.
4.6 Changing The Scale Mode
Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, when the knob light is breathing, follow these steps: 1. Press the key labeled “LEARN”, the screen will display the currently scale mode, 2. Turn the X knob to select EASY or LEARN, 3. Press the X knob to confirm, the screen will display you just selected scale mode.
4.7 Changing The MIDI Channel
1. Press and hold the X knob for about 0.5 seconds, When the knob light is breathing. 2. Press the corresponding note on the keyboard below the MIDI channels you wish to select. 10 for instance, the screen will displays “10”, The keyboard will exit the Setting Mode, and the MIDI Channel is changed to channel 10 successfully.
5. Factory Reset
At some point you may wish to reset your device back to factory settings. To perform a factory reset on your X Max, please follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the USB cable or power adapter, 2. Press and hold the “B1” and “B2” buttons, 3. Plug in the USB cable or power adapter, 4. Release the “B1” and “B2” buttons when the screen displays “RESET”. Note: Performing a factory reset will clear all your changes to the keyboard. Please operates carefully.
*Press and hold the 2 Octave buttons and plug in the USB cable or power adapter, X Max will enter update mode. Then plug in the USB cable or power adapter and X Max will switch on normally.
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DAW Settings
X Max series keyboard have two mode: Performance mode(default) and DAW mode. In DAW mode, X knob, Tansport buttons, 8 knobs, 8 buttons and 8 faders can be control of some popular DAWs. You need to change X Max to the corresponding DAW mode, please refer to 3.1 SCENE Button. Script download: XMax Script
6.1 Ableton Live
1. Download Ableton Live script folder. 2. Copy the script folder to Windows: C:Users(your username)AppDataRoamingAbletonLive (version number)PreferencesUser Remote Scripts MAC: Macintosh HDUsers(your username)librarypreferencesAbletonLive ()User Remote Scripts
3. Open Options >> Preferences in the menu bar, select the Link/Tempo/MIDI tab, select your keyboard model in the Control screen, select your MIDI keyboard in Input/Output, and set the settings in MIDI Ports as shown below:
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6.2 Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo
1. Download Cubase script file. 2. Copy the script folder to C:Users(your username)DocumentsSteinbergCubaseMIDI RemoteDriver ScriptsLocal
3. Open the software and use it(You need to use Cubase 11 or higher)
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6.3 FL Studio
1. Download FL Studio script folder. 2. Copy the script folder to C:UsersAdministratorDocumentsImage-LineFL StudioSettingsHardware
3. In the menu, click Options >> MIDI Settings.
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3. Select MIDI in the window, and choose your keybard.
5. In the Controller Type drop down list, select MIDIPLUS X Max, and then enable it by clicking “Activate.”
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6.4 Logic Pro X
1. Download Logic Pro X script folder. 2. Open Install_X_Max_Scripts.dmg .
3. Click on Double-click-to-Install to install.
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7. MIDIPLUS Control Center
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1. Scene: You can set the X Max to different scenes, the default Performance and DAW scenes cannot be changed. You can select the Performance or User scene to create your own preset, and these presets can be saved in the X Max.
Tansport: You can configure the CC number, MIDI Channel and button type of the tansport buttons. Knobs: You can configure the CC number and MIDI Channel of 8 knobs. Buttons: You can select the difference mode to configure. In CC mode(Button mode off), you can configure the CC number, MIDI Channel and button type. In sound mode(Button mode on), you can configure the sound of 8 buttons. Faders: You can configure the CC number and MIDI Channel of 8 faders. Aftertouch: You can configure the CC number keyboard aftertouch. PADs: You can select the difference mode to configure. In Note mode(PAD mode off), you can configure the note(drum) and MIDI Channel. In CC mode(PAD mode on), you can configure the CC number, MIDI Channel and Pad type. 2. Modulation Joywheels: You can configure the CC number and MIDI Channel of the modulation joywheel. 3. X Band: You can configure the CC number and MIDI Channel of the X Band. 4. Keyboard: You can configure the Vel. Curve, MIDI Channel, Scale, Scale Mode and aftertouch switch of keyboard. 5. Stand by: You can configure the stand by time of X max. 6. Split: You can configure the MIDI Channel, split point and controller allocate of the left or right part. 7. Pedals: You can configure the mode of 3 pedals. In CC mode, you can configure the CC number and MIDI Channel. In sound mode, you can configure the MIDI Channel. 8. Arpeggiator: You can configure the Swing, Rate, Tempo, Order, Octave, Gate, Mutate, Latch and Clock Source of arpeggiator.
Note: please visit Download Address to download the MIDIPLUS CONTORL CENTER.
8. Appendix
8.1 Specifications
Product Name Keyboard Maximum Polyphony Screen Button
Knob PAD Joy Wheel
X Max 49/61/88 Full-sized, Semi-weighted velocity-sensitive and aftertouch Keys 64 TFT 2 Octave buttons, 1 Transpose button, 6 Transport buttons, 8 Parameter knobs and 9 function knobs 1 Clickable encoder and 8 knobs 8 velocity-sensitive pads with backlit 1 Pitch, 1 Modulation
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Touch joywheel Connectors
Dimensions Net Weight
1 Touch joywheel USB port, MIDI IN, MIDI THRU, MIDI OUT, Sustain pedal input, Prog Switch pedal Input, Assign pedal input, 2 Balance output, 1 AUX IN jack and 1 Headphone jack X4Max792.3*209.8*86.4 mm X6Max957.5*209.8*86.4 mm X8Max1335*209.8*86.4 mm X4Max5.00 kg X6Max6.07 kg X8Max8.26 kg
8.2 Scales
SCALE OFF
China 1 China 2 Japan 1 Japan 2 Blues 1 Blues 2 BeBop Whole Tone Middle East Dorian Lydian Harmonic Minor
Minor Phrygian Hungarian Minor
Egypt Vaporwave Dangerous Ryukyu Island
Cowboy
NOTE –
C, D, E, G, A C, E, F, G,B C,D, F, G, B C, D, E, G, A C, E, F, F, G, B C, D, E, E, G, A C, D, E, F, G, A, B, B C, D, E, F, G, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, E, G, A, B C, D, E, G, B
C, D, F, A C, D, E, G, B C, D, E, F, G, B
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8.3 MIDI CC List
CC No.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ~ 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~ 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
45 46 ~ 47
48 49 50 51 52 ~ 63 64
Control Function
Bank Select MSB Modulation Breath Controller Undefined Foot Controller Portamento Time Data Entry MSB Channel Volume Balance Undefined Pan Expression Controller Effect Controller 1 Effect Controller 2 Undefined General Purpose Controller 1 General Purpose Controller 2 General Purpose Controller 3 General Purpose Controller 4 Undefined Bank Select LSB Modulation LSB Breath Controller LSB Undefined Foot Controller LSB Portamento LSB Data Entry LSB Channel Volume LSB Balance LSB Undefined Pan LSB Expression Controller LSB Effect Controller 1 LSB
Effect Controller 2 LSB Undefined General Purpose Controller 1 LSB General Purpose Controller 2 LSB General Purpose Controller 3 LSB General Purpose Controller 4 LSB Undefined Sustain
CC No.
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 ~ 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 ~ 119
120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127
Control Function
Portamento On/Off Sostenuto On/Off Soft Pedal On/Off Legato FootControl Hold 2 Sound Variation Timbre/Harmonic Intens. Release Time Attack Time Brightness Decay Time Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Sound Controller 10 General Purpose Controller 5 General Purpose Controller 6 General Purpose Controller 7 General Purpose Controller 8 Portamento Control Undefined Reverb Send Level Tremolo Depth Chorus Send Level Celestes Depth Phaser Depth Data Increment Data Decrement NRPN LSB NRPN MSB RPN LSB RPN MSB Undefined
All Sound Off Reset All Controllers Local Control On/Off All Notes Off Omni Mode Off Omni Mode On Mono Mode On Poly Mode On
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8.4 Voice List
Number
Name
Piano
1
Grand Piano
2
Grand Piano 2
3
Grand Piano 3
4
Grand Piano 4
E.Piano
5
Dyno E.Piano
6
Dyno E.Piano 2
7
Elec.Grand 80
8
A200 E.Piano
9
A200 E.Piano 2
10
FM E.Piano DX
11
FM E.Piano SA
12
FM EP Soft
13
FM EP Hard
14
E.Piano
15
E.Piano 2
16
E.Piano 3
17
E.Piano 4
18
E.Piano 5
19
60’s E.Piano
20
Detuned EP
21
Detuned EP 2
22
Detuned EP 3
23
Harpsichord
24
Harpsichord 2
25
Clavinet
Percussion
26
Celesta
27
Glockenspiel
28
Music Box
29
Music Box 2
30
Vibraphone
31
Vibraphone 2
32
Marimba
33
Marimba 2
34
Xylophone
35
Tubular Bell
36
Tinkle Bell
Number
Name
Organ
37
Hammond Organ
38
Hammond Organ 2
39
Percussive Organ
40
Rock Organ
41
Church Organ
42
Church Organ 2
43
Organ 109
44
60’s Organ
45
Even Bar
46
Organ Bass
47
Organ
48
Detuned Organ
49
Rotary Organ
50
Rotary Organ 2
51
Reed Organ
Accordion & Harmonica
52
French Accordion
53
Harmonica
54
Bandoneon
Guitar
55
Nylon Guitar
56
Nylon Guitar 2
57
Ukulele
58
Steel Guitar
59
Steel Guitar 2
60
12 String Guitar
61
12 String Guitar 2
62
Santur
63
Santur 2
64
Mandolin
65
Jazz Guitar
66
Hawaiian Guitar
67
Clean Guitar
68
Clean Guitar 2
69
Chorus Guitar
70
Chorus Guitar 2
71
Muted E.Guitar
72
Funk Guitar
73
Overdrive Guitar
Number
Name
74
Overdrive Guitar 2
75
Distortion Guitar
76
Guitar Harmonics
77
Guitar Feedback
Bass
78
E-Bass
79
E-Bass 2
80
Acoustic Bass
81
Fingered Bass
82
Fingered Bass 2
83
Picked Bass
84
Picked Bass 2
85
Picked Bass 3
86
Fretless Bass
87
Slap Bass
88
Slap Bass 2
89
Slap Bass 3
90
Atmosphere
91
TB303 Bass
92
Tekno Bass
93
Tekno Bass 2
94
Seq 303 Overdrive
95
Seq 303
96
Reso SH Bass
97
Modular Bass 2
98
Seq Bass
99
Analog Bass
100
Rubber Bass
101
SH101 Bass
102
SH101 Bass 2
103
Synth Bass
104
Synth Bass 2
105
Synth Bass 3
106
Synth Bass 4
107
Synth Bass 5
108
Synth Bass 6
109
Synth Bass 7
110
Smooth Bass
Strings & Choir
111
Violin
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112
Viola
113
Cello
114
Contrabass
115
Tremolo Strings
116
Pizzico Strings
117
Harp
118
Classic String+Pad
119
String Ensemble
120
Classic Poly Synth
121
Orchestra
122
Slow String Ensemble
123
OB String
124
Synth Strings
125
Synth Strings 2
126
Synth Strings 3
127
Choir Aahs
128
Rotary String
129
Voice Oohs
130
Synth Voice
Brass
131
Trumpet
132
Trumpet 2
133
Flugel Horn
134
Bright Trumpet
135
Muted Trumpet
136
Muted Trumpet 2
137
Trombone
138
Tuba
139
French Horns
140
Brass Section
141
Brass Section 2
142
M12 Brass
143
Synth Brass
144
Synth Brass 2
145
Synth Brass 3
146
Synth Brass 4
Woodwind & Others
147
Soprano Sax
148
Soprano Sax 2
149
Alto Sax
150
Alto Sax 2
151
Tenor Sax
152
Breathy Tenor
153
Baritone Sax
154
Baritone Sax 2
155
English Horn
156
English Horn 2
157
Bassoon
158
Clarinet
159
Bass Clarinet
160
Oboe
161
Piccolo
162
Flute
163
Recorder
164
Pan Flute
165
Bottle Blow
166
Whistle
167
Ocarina
Synth & Pad
168
OB Lead
169
Saw Lead
170
Square Lead
171
Chiffer Lead
172
Square Wave
173
Sine Wave
174
Saw Wave
175
Solo Syn.Vox
176
5th Saw Wave
177
Bass & Lead
178
Soft Pad
179
OBX Softpad
180
Hook
181
K500 Bell
182
Fantasia Pad
183
Syn.Calliope
184
Bow.Glass Pad
185
Soundtrack
186
Warm Pad
187
Polysyn.Pad
188
Space Vox Pad
189
Halo Pad
190
Sweep Pad
191
Brightness
192
Goblin
193
Echo Drops
194
Echo Pan
195
Star Theme
World
196
Sitar
197
Banjo
198
Shamisen
199
Koto
200
Taisho Koto
201
Kalimba
202
Bagpipe
203
Qudi
204
Bangdi
205
Bawu
206
Hulusi
207
DongXiao
208
Erhu
209
Matouqin
210
Guzheng
211
Suona
212
Xun
Drum Kit
1
Standard Kit
2
Room Kit
3
Power Kit
4
Electro Kit
5
TR808 Kit
6
Jazz Kit
7
Brush Kit
8
Orchestra Kit
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Documents / Resources
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