Sinco SK16 Midi Controller

Packing list

• SMC-PAD POCKET
• USB-C Connection Cable
• User manual

Type of Connection

• USB Connection: Plug the cable through the USB port to Windows/Mac, it will automatically be recognized. When plugged into Windows/Mac, the SMC-PAD will be charging at the same time;
• Red light: charging
• Green light: charging complete

MIDI OUT Connection:

• Wireless connection: Use a Five-Pin wireless MIDI adapter, connecting to device such as a synthesizer or other device that supports MIDI IN;
• (Notes: if connected the Five Pin wireless adapter, the smc-pad pocket cannot connect to other host)

Wireless Connection

Windows

• 1 Download the BT MIDI Connector software from the official website (scan the QR code).

macOS:

1. Open Audio MIDI Setup.
2. Naviga1e MIDI Studio.
3. Click the BT button to connect the device.
   • For more connection details, check the page: Connection Methods.
   • Wireless Adapter: Plug Wireless Adapter B into Windows/Mac, connection was successful when the lights stay on.
   • Note: Wireless Adapter A and B are not within the package, need to buy additionally;
     Low Battery Indicator: When the device has insufficient power, Pad 16 will flash.

Panel Overview

1. Back of device
   • Switch: Turn on/off the device. Power indicator The indicator light illuminates red while charging and turns green when fully charged.
   • USB-C: for cable connection and charging at the same time.
2. Pads
   • Sixteen RGB back-lit pads with velocity-sensitive & aftertouch;
   • Indude Note, Midi CC, Program Change;
   • Note: You can only change settings inside software(Scan the QR code on the back of the machine to download the software).

Presets select 1-4 :

• Holding Presets 1 – 4 Pads, then turn on the device, will step into the corresponding presets.
• By default, Presets 1 16 drum pads are pre-mapped to the Ableton Live drum rack :
• Presets 2 pre map to flash studio pc drums
• Presets 3 pre map to Garage Band drums
• Presets 4 pre-defined the Pads 9-16 to use as control buttons

Control Mapping:

• Assign various controls to specific pads using the MIDI Suite software (PC/Mac, cable connection) or MIDI Suite app (iOS/Android, wireless connection).
• Save your custom mappings as presets for quick access.
• Available controls include
  1. Note Repeat; Trigger notes repeatedly based on Rate and Tempo settings
  2. Rate Adjustment (Increase/Decrease)
  3. Swing Adjustment (Increase/Decrease)
  4. Bank Selection (Next/Previous)
  5. Latch

Software Parameters introduction

The following content is the introduction to the MIDI Suite software for Windows/Mac. Download the software from the website to change the parameters of the SMC-Pad Pocket.

• Time: Adjust note repeat rate relative to tempo (1/4 to 1/32t)
• Tempo: Set the beats per minute (BPM) for note repeat
• Swing: Apply rhythmic variation to repeated notes (0-100%)
• Sync: Synchronize with external clock sources like DAW software
• To enable the sync function, assign the MIDI out port of the device in your DAW’s configuration settings.
• Latch: Enable continuous note repeat after pad release

Pad Modes:

• Switch between Note mode (default) and Control mode. In Control mode. pads function as assignable buttons rather than note triggers.

Control Types:

• Note: Send standard MIDI note messages
• CC Toggle: Toggle between two CC values with each press
• Momentary: Send one CC value on press, another on release
• Program Change: Send MIDI program change messages
• Custom: Input and send System Exclusive (SysEx) messages

Channel Assign MIDl channels to individual pads note:

• Note: Customize the MIDI note for each pad
• MinVeI: Set the minimum velocity threshold for pad triggering
• MaxVeI: Set the maximum velocity limit for pad triggering
• Color: Assign custom colors to pads for visual organization
• Pad Curve: Adjust the velocity response curve for all pads, when set to 4, it represents full velocity.
• Pad Bank: Access 7 banks of 1 6 pads each, providing 112 unique MIDI notes.
• Aftertouch: Enable/d(sabk pressure sensitivity for expressive control.

Technology Parameters

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly/approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation- If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bc determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the queue and the receiver,
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help-

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction, This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Connection Method

• Our device is a class-compliant device, which means when using a USB cable, it won’t need any driver. Software that supports MIDI will automatically recognize the device.
• Wireless for Windows: Download and install the BT MIDI Connector from the QR code below to use our devices wirelessly (Requires Windows 10 or later).

Wireless for Mac:

1. Open the Audio MIDI Setup
2. Open MIDl Studio
3. click the BT icon
4. Find thc dcvicc and dick Connect
   • Wireless for iOS/Android: For iOS/Android devices it requires software that supports BLE MIDI. Connect the SMC-Pad Pocket within software like GarageBand, FL Studio Mobile, or Cubasis LE.

Documents / Resources

Sinco SK16 Midi Controller [pdf] User Manual SK16, SK16 Midi Controller, Midi Controller, Controller

References

• User Manual