M-AUDIO 61 - Manual (Page 4)

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3 ProKeys Sono 61 User Guide
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio ProKeys Sono 61 . ProKeys Sono 61 is a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive 61-key
digital piano, USB-compatible MIDI controller, and an audio interface in one convenient package . Play the on-board premium
keyboard sounds as a standalone instrument or plug a microphone and guitar into ProKeys Sono and record, edit and produce your
performance via your computer utilizing the included recording software . ProKeys Sono provides everything to instantly transform your
computer into a versatile music studio .
ProKeys Sono functions as a class-compliant device when connected to your computer via USB . This means your computer will
recognize the keyboard without the need to install additional drivers
1 and will have immediate access to all audio inputs and outputs as
well as to the built-in MIDI interface . However, as you become more familiar with ProKeys Sono, you may wish to take advantage of
this device’s additional professional features by installing the ProKeys Sono drivers .
Installing the ProKeys Sono drivers in Windows improves audio performance by reducing latency . Latency is the time it takes for MIDI
input (when using software synthesizers) or audio input signal to appear as audio at the ProKeys Sono audio outputs for monitoring .
Windows users will gain additional functionality from installing the ProKeys Sono drivers including: using your new keyboard with more
than one application at the same time (multi-client), the ability to send large SysEx messages, as well as using your ProKeys Sono with
a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software . On a Macintosh, installing the M-Audio drivers enables you to use
your ProKeys Sono with a qualified version of the Pro Tools M-Powered recording software .
Information on Windows driver installation can be found in the printed Quick Start Guide included with your new ProKeys Sono .
Macintosh driver installation instructions are in the “ProKeys Sono 61 Setup in OS X” chapter of this User Guide .
Finally, keep in mind that ProKeys Sono can be used with any third-party music program . Be sure to read your specific application’s
documentation to learn more about how it can best be used with this device .
1 When using ProKeys Sono as a class-compliant device in Windows (i.e., without installing drivers), the computer will search
for the M-Audio DFU (device firmware upgrade tool) and display a Found New Hardware Wizard. The M-Audio DFU is
a component of ProKeys Sono 61 that is enabled when the M-Audio drivers are installed, but is not necessary for class-
compliant operation. As a result, the Found New Hardware Wizard and can safely be ignored in this scenario. See page 14
to learn more about this topic.