Kenton Killamix Mini - Manual (Page 4)

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The 9 push buttons
The push buttons also (by default) send controller messages (CCs) when pushed. The
leftmost push button sends CC#10, the next one CC#11 and so on until the rightmost one
which sends CC#18. The push buttons send values 127 or 0 on the selected channel. By
default they send 127 when pressed only, but can be configured to work in any of three
modes: On only (127 when pressed), On/Off (127 when pressed, 0 when released) or toggle
(alternate 127 and 0). The button LEDs show the current state, which will be always lit for On
only mode, lit only when pressed for On/Off, and dependent on last state for toggle.
See “configuring button operational modes” on page 5.
The joystick
The joystick also sends controller messages (CCs) when moved. By default, the X-axis (left &
right) sends CC#19, while the Y-axis (up & down) sends CC#20. The joystick is spring loaded
to return to the centre position when released. The centre position is data value #64. For the
X-axis, the left position is zero and the right position #127. For the Y-axis, the down position is
zero and the up position #127. The joystick data values are not stored or restored when you
change channel, but the joystick will always send on the currently selected MIDI channel.
There are two optional 4 pole modes selectable for the joystick in which the centre position is
zero, and moving right sends CC#19, up sends CC#20, left sends CC#21 and down sends
CC#22. Mode 1 sends variable values 0 – 127. Mode 2 (switch) sends value 127 only.
See “Configuring extra operational modes” section on page 6.
There is also a calibration routine built-in, which can be used if the joystick goes out of
calibration due to wear and tear. Again see page 6.
The USB port
The USB socket is located on the left side of the unit, towards the back. Use the supplied USB
cable to connect to your computer. The USB port in the Killamix Mini is designed to be
compatible with MIDI class compliant drivers and as such will work with Windows XP/Vista/ 7
and Mac OS-X (10.2 onwards) without requiring additional drivers. The Killamix Mini also
works with Linux 2.5 kernels and above. We are not currently able to supply drivers for other
operating systems such as Windows 98 / 2000 / NT, or earlier Mac ones.
Using with your computer
When you plug the USB cable from the Killamix Mini into your computer, the device should be
detected and identified as Killamix Mini manufactured by Kenton. In order to use this device
with your software, you will need to select it in the MIDI port select section of your software. On
a MAC it will show as “Killamix Mini”, on a PC it will show as “USB Audio Device”. Ensure that
it is selected in the MIDI IN section.
The Killamix Mini is intended for use with software applications which “learn” which controller
messages are being sent to them. Because of this, the Killamix Mini always sends the same
controller message from the same knob/button/joystick (although the start number can now be
offset). Only the MIDI channel number changes.
As mentioned above, when getting software to learn controller messages from the knobs, we
recommend that you set all the knobs to somewhere near the centre position (as indicated on
the ledrings) before initiating the learn process.