Samson Graphite 49 Owner's Manual

USB MIDI CONTROLLEROWNER’S MANUAL

1014. Assignable Encoders - The eight endless encoders send continuous control data via the USB or MIDI OUT jacks. The encoders are preset from the f

11Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller12345Rear Panel Controls and Functions1. POWER Switch - Use this switch to turn the keyboard on or o.2.

12Quick Start1. Connect the Graphite 49 to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The unit will receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB

13Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerDisplay FeaturesThe Graphite 49 features a backlit LCD screen that displays performance information, setti

14Display FeaturesStatus IndicatorsLocal: This sign will appear when the Local function is engaged. Mute: This sign will appear when the Mute function

15Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerGraphite 49 ModesThe Graphite 49 has four main operation modes: Performance Mode, Preset Mode, Setup Mode

16Preset ModeTo select a preset, press the PRESET button and the keyboard will enter Preset Mode. The Preset indicator will light red, and the Preset

17Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerSetup ModeSetup mode enables you to make adjustments to how the Graphite 49 will operate. Pressing the SET

18Setup ModeEditing the Aftertouch Control Press the Aftertouch key to assign control code for the keyboard aftertouch feature. “A.Touch” will appear

19Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerSelecting Velocity Curve for the Trigger Pads Press the P.Curve key to select a velocity curve for the tri

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20ZonesThe keyboard can be divided into four zones, sometimes referred to as layers or splits. Each zone has its own active key range, program number,

21Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerAvailable parameters in Zone Mode:Parameter Description RangeZn: Prog [1] Program number for playing on th

22Performance Mode ParametersOctave Buttons The Octave buttons allow you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend the range of the key

23Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerTrigger Pads The keyboard features four assignable velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch. The fa

24Performance ControlsThe Graphite 49 features eight assignable encoders (E1–E8), eight assignable sliders (S1–S8), a Master volume slider (S9), 16 fu

25Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controllerof the button is a note type, press the button to send note on message and release the button to send a no

26MIDI OUTIn addition to USB, the Graphite 49 features a MIDI OUT jack. The USB communication protocol supports four virtual USB In ports and four vir

27Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerOperational Flow ChartAftertouch Pad.Vel R.Prese 1 3 5 7 8 0KB.Vel Local 2 4 6 9 ENTER- TRANSPOSE +- OCTAV

28C C Description Type0 Bank Select Controller1 Modulation wheel Controller2 Breath control Controller3 Undened Controller4 Foot controller Controll

29Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller79 Sound Cont. Controller80 General Purpose #5 Controller81 General Purpose #6 Controller82 General Purpos

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30159 PLAY MMC160 DEFERRED PLAY MMC161 FORWARD MMC162 REWIND MMC163 RECORD STROBE MMC164 RECORD EXIT MMC165 RECORD PAUSE MMC166 PAUSE MMC167 EJECT MMC

31Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerFactory Default Settings Controller Type Message Type ModeE1 Encoder CC: 10 Pan, Ch 1 - -E2 Encoder CC: 10

32ZonesParameter Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4Program 0 0 0 0MSB 0 0 0 0LSB 0 0 0 0Port 1 2 3 4Channel 1 - - -Range< 0 0 0 0Range> 127 127 127 127

33Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerOctaveNote NumbersC C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 110 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

34Keyboard 49-note, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive, with aftertouchDisplay Large backlit LCDControls Sliders 9 Encoders 8 Function Buttons 16 T

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Important Safety Information1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use t

6ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Graphite 49 Features . . . . . .

7Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard ControllerIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Samson Graphite 49, 49-key USB keyboard control-ler! The Graphite

8Graphite 49 FeaturesSystem ComponentsMinimum System RequirementsThe Samson Graphite 49 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the

9Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller1. Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 49. It displays the current setup info