Evolution Mk425c
Evolution Mk425c
User Guide
Appendix A –G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix B - Assignable MIDI CC’s on the MK-425C/449C/461C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B1 - The Faders and rotary Controllers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B2-The Buttons: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix C - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix D - Useful MIDI data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General MIDI Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MIDI Note Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Standard MIDI Controller numbers (MIDI CC’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Roland GS and Yamaha XG NRPN Support to Roland JV/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General MIDI Reverb and Chorus Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The Getting Started Guide should insure that you are now familiar with the basic operation of the keyboard so that we now can focus on more in-depth
features.
First however, we need to explain some terminology we use throughout the guide.
Terminology
Edit Mode:
Edit Mode describes the short period after a function button has been pressed during which the parameters of that function can be
altered. The numeric keypad can be used to alter a parameter during this time. No data is sent out of the Evolution MK-425C/449C/
461C when it is in Edit mode except for program and bank changes. LCD symbols shown in Edit mode will flash to show you that a
particular parameter can be edited. If a number is part entered, and a new controller turned, that number will become the relevant
parameter number for the new controller and the 3 second editing period will re-trigger.
Default mode :
Default Mode describes the state of the keyboard, when no function buttons have been pressed within the last 3 seconds. In Default mode, the LCD will
show the controller symbol, and the 2 digit display will show the last selected controller. The 3 digits display the currently assigned MIDI CC number.
MIDI cc (continuous controller) numbers are part of the standard MIDI specifications and are typically used to control the real-time changing of
parameters in musical equipment. For a complete list of standard MIDI controller numbers from 0 to 131, please see Appendix E on page 16.
Any of the real-time controllers on the keyboard can be assigned to a MIDI cc number however the 10 assignable buttons have slightly different options
from the 9 Faders (MK-449C/461C only) or rotary controllers.
The following 2 charts show all the transmit messages you can program for each of the fader/controllers and assignable MIDI buttons respectively. We
show you this already at this stage, so you can follow the principle of programming the controllers in the following instructions and examples.
Please pay extra attention to the differences between how you program the faders or controllers and how you program the buttons.
1. Press CONTROL SELECT. The LCD will display the CONTROLLER symbol.
The symbol will be flashing to indicate the controller settings can be [Link] 3-digit display will show the number of the currently selected
controller, proceeded by a ‘C’, or an ‘F’ if the controller is a fader.
2. Type in the number of the controller using the numeric keypad, or the +/- buttons.
or
Move a fader/rotary controller.
Simply moving a fader/rotary controller will make it the currently selected controller, ready for editing.
It is not possible to select any of the 10 numerical buttons by pressing them, since during edit mode, they are used to enter numerical [Link] program
these buttons, please use the first method. We have given the buttons 0 to 9 the following numbers for the selection process: MK-425C = 11-20, MK-
449C = 20-29, MK-461C = 24-33 respectively.
Example: After pressing ASSIGN, the display shows the cc symbol and in this case displays that currently the MIDI cc 07 is assigned
to fader/rotary controller number 33.
If the controller is assigned to channel 00, it will transmit on the global channel.
If you want the button to send the same value every time you press it, simply type in the same value both times.
These advanced messages are as easy to program as a regular MIDI cc instruction by entering values 132 to 152 when programming MIDI cc’[Link] charts
on page 6 (or Appendix B) show you what number correspond to each message.
To program the values required for these advanced messages, the MK-425C/449C/461C requires you to press the PROGRAM, DATA LSB and DATA
MSB buttons twice respectively. Pressing only once will send the program and bank change instructions “on the fly” as described in the Getting Started
guide.
Lets look at a couple of examples to see how this works. Please refer to the charts on pages 3 & 4 so you get to grips with the principle:
2. Press “CONTROL ASSIGN” twice and while the display is flashing, enter controller 132 for RPN coarse, 133 for RPN fine,
134 for NRPN coarse or 135 for NRPN fine.
3. Press “DATA MSB” twice to assign the number for the RPN/NRPN MSB.
4. Press DATA LSB twice to assign the number for RPN/NRPN LSB.
5. Press “CHANNEL ASSIGN” to assign the MIDI channel the message should be sent on.
You will find most data sheets for synths that make use of NRPN’s will give the MSB and LSB values that you should enter into DATA
MSB and DATA LSB banks (also see Appendix F). However, some manuals may only give the hex values.
The MK-425C/449C/461C requires you to enter the decimal [Link] can easily convert hexadecimal values to decimal using the
windows calculator. Simply select Scientific mode, select hex and enter the hexadecimal value you need to convert.
This button mode has many uses. You can play a conventional sound on the keyboard while triggering samples and effects on
different MIDI channels from the [Link] could even trigger video clips or a lighting rig.
Note: When you press the button in note mode, the LCD display will briefly show the note velocity.
Device ID’s range between 00 – 127. In most cases, you should set the device ID as 127. 127 means the SysEx message will be received by all devices.
Please note that the device ID for a Sys Ex message assigned to a controller can not be changed using the Device ID buttons. These buttons are used for varying
the global device ID of the MK-425C/449C/461C.
Non-Volatile Memory
The MK-425C/449C/461C uses non-volatile memory so that you can continue where you left off even after powering down and restarting. The current
controller and channel assignments are stored whether you have stored your setup to a memory locations or [Link] stored is Draw Bar mode (on/off),
DATA LSB and DATA MSB data, global channel setting and last used memory preset.
Press “DATA LSB” and “RECALL” simultaneously to send out memory dump). This is useful for storing or backing up the contents of your memory
presets externally.
You can record the complete memory dump in to a standard sequencer. To recall the memory dump back, play the MIDI track containing the recorded
memory dump to the keyboard, making sure that the MK-425C/449C/461C’s drivers are selected as output for that particular track.
The current controller assignments are not affected by a memory dump, or a memory send to the keyboard. Once a memory dump has been sent to
the keyboard, you will need to recall a preset to access the new memory settings.
Assigning Device ID
The dual press “DEVICE ID” buttons will allow you to assign a Device ID to the MK-449C/461C (MK-225C: Press “PROGRAM and DATA MSB”). The
default Device ID is 127, which means when a memory dump is performed, that dump can be received by the same keyboard model, regardless of the
Device ID setting.
If a device ID is assigned to any number other than 127, the memory dump performed will be specific to MK-425C/449C/461C with the same device ID.
If the device ID of a MK-425C/449C/461C differs from the one recorded with the memory dump, the data will be ignored.
The device ID is a handy way of differentiating between multiple keyboards. Otherwise, we recommend you keep the device ID setting as 127.
When you press the Device ID buttons, you will see the small 2-digit display on LCD display ‘id’. The 3-digit display represents the assigned Device ID.
You can enter a new device ID using the numeric keypad, or the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons.
For more information on SysEx messages and device ID, please go to page 8.
Note: Restoring the Factory presets will erase all setups stored to memory.
In order to expand on the GM set of voices, Bank changes were devised. Each bank contains 128 patches, that can be accessed using a program change.
There are 16,384 banks available, accessible by sending a 14-bit Bank change message. The first 7 bits of this message are sent in a single byte known as
the Bank [Link] last 7 bits are specified by another byte known as the Bank [Link] BANK LSB is the most commonly [Link] allows for 128 bank
changes, and often there is no need to send a Bank MSB.
You will find almost all MIDI devices respond to the program change, but some that do not conform to the GM set of voices use the program change
message for other purposes. Many VST instruments have adopted this approach, allowing you to use a program change to change the instrument patch.
The FM7 by Native Instruments is a good example of this.
Bank changes are more rarely used, although they do exist. Bank changes are useful in manufacturer’s extensions to the MIDI specification, such as
Roland’s GS specification and Yamaha’s XG specification. Both of these require you to specify a Bank change, in order to access the extra voices and
effects that these specifications provide.
Sending Program, Bank LSB and Bank MSB data is made simple using the Mk-425C/449C/461C. Simply press the PROGRAM, DATA LSB or DATA MSB
button and enter the program or bank change you wish to send.
RPN/NRPN’s Explained
Non-registered parameter numbers (NRPN’s) are device specific messages that enable the control of synths via MIDI. The MIDI specification defines
parameter numbers to allow scope for manufacturers to specify their own controllers. The more common of these have been registered by the MIDI
Manufacturer’s Association and are part of the MIDI specification (hence the term Registered Parameter Numbers – RPN’s). (See Appendix F.)
MIDI controllers 98 and 99 represent the NRPN LSB and MSB respectively, while 100 and 101 represent the RPN LSB and MSB. This can be seen from
the MIDI controllers list in Appendix D. To transmit an NRPN/RPN, these two controller messages are sent along with their user-specified values. A
further controller message and value needs to be sent to specify the (coarse or fine) value adjustment. This is specified by controller number 6 (Data
entry) for coarse adjustments or number 38 for fine adjustments.
A list of NRPN’s will always be given in the User Manual of a device that receives NRPN messages. It is always necessary that the NRPN MSB and LSB
are sent together. Both will be specified in the device’s [Link] may find the manufacturer’s have only specified the numbers in Hexadecimal format.
In this case, use Appendix C to translate the value to Decimal.
Your Evolution keyboard makes the process of transmitting NRPN’s easy. All you need is to enter the appropriate NRPN LSB by pressing the LSB/DATA
button twice, enter the NRPN MSB by pressing the MSB/DATA button twice, and as you move the controller, an appropriate NRPN message will be sent
out. Assign NRPN coarse to make big sweeps, or NRPN fine to make slight adjustments.
SysEx Explained
System Exclusive (SysEx) messages were defined in the MIDI specification to allow individual devices to have individual control via MIDI. The format
of SysEx messages allows for virtually any function to be performed via MIDI – so long as the receiving device is able to translate the message, and act
accordingly. This allows devices to send audio sample memory data, memory dumps, controller settings, and much more. It also allows the controllers
of one device to be controlled by another.
It is not possible to program your own specified SysEx message into the MK- 425C/449C/461C. However, there are some useful SysEx messages pre-
programmed into the keyboard, that can be accessed by assigning the appropriate MIDI CC to a controller (see Appendix B).
It should be noted that a SysEx message is not transmitted on any specified channel. All SysEx messages contain a device ID, that is used to single out
devices to respond to the SysEx message. All other devices are ignored. If you are using a SysEx message on the MK-425C/449C/461C, the global channel
is ignored. When you press CHANNEL, instead of entering a channel for the controller, you will be enter a device ID instead. This is indicated by the
fact that the Chan symbol will not be showing.
Device ID’s run from 00 to 127. 127 is the default device number setting on the MK-425C/449C/461C. This setting transmits the SysEx message to all
devices.
Although it is not possible to program the controllers of the MK-425C/449C/461C with your own SysEx messages, there are software applications that
can receive a MIDI input signal and transmit a different, user specified [Link] can program your SysEx messages into the translator software, then
translate the incoming data from the keyboard to your SysEx, depending on the controller you are using.
And even better, you can swap patches between Evolution products that’s supported by the Librarian so you never have to create the same patch
twice.
The librarian itself, allows you to send and receive the 10 patches to and from the MK-425C/449C/461C, load and save memory banks, view how
individual patches have been programmed and drag and drop patches in order to create new combinations in the 10 memory locations.
Once the installation has been completed, launch the program. The following is a screenshot of what you should be seeing on your monitor.
You should now be ready to use the Librarian software with you Evolution keyboard.
Librarian Overview
As you can see from the screenshot of the Librarian on page 9, you can save, load, receive or send the complete content to and from either Bank
columns.
To transmit the complete content of your MK-425C/449C/461C to the librarian, simply press the “Receive” button on the Librarian software.
This process can only be completed successfully if the USB drivers for your keyboard have been selected correctly, as described in the “Setting Up The
Librarian Software” section.
Once you have Received data from the keyboard, the memories are displayed in the column.
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Will undo the last copy you made. Only the last copy is remembered.
It’s a good idea to decide which column is your master column, to avoid confusion and maybe loosing hours of work.
Saving A Setup
Once you have named all your presets, and organised them in the desired order, click ’save’ to save the content.
Alternatively you can click on the File menu and select save to save the file with the previously assigned file name, or save as to assign the memory dump
a new file name.
The shortcut key to save is CTRL+S. Make sure you give the file a name which allows you to quickly identify your collection of setups.
Loading A Setup
To load a memory setup file back in to the librarian, click on the ’Load’ button and select the required file. The loaded preset setups will appear in the
Edit [Link] can then either send it directly to the Evolution device by clicking send, or edit it.
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manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC [Link] limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
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Appendix E
Standard MIDI Controller numbers (MIDI CC’s)
00 Bank Select 61 Controller 61 Channel Mode Messages
01 Modulation 62 Controller 62 120 All Sound off
02 Breath Control 63 Controller 63 121 Reset all Controllers
03 Controller 3 64 Sustain Pedal 122 Local Control
04 Foot Control 65 Portamento 123 All Notes Off
05 Porta Time 66 Sostenuto 124 Omni Off
06 Data Entry 67 Soft Pedal 125 Omni On
07 Channel Volume 68 Legato Pedal 126 Mono On (Poly Off)
08 Balance 69 Hold 2 127 Poly On (Mono Off)
09 Controller 9 70 Sound Variation
10 Pan 71 Resonance
Extra RPN Messages
11 Expression 72 Release Time
128 Pitch Bend sensitivity
12 Effects Controller 1 73 Attack Time
129 Fine Tune
13 Effects Controller 2 74 Cut-off Frequency
130 Coarse Tune
14 Controller 14 75 Controller 75
131 Channel Pressure
15 Controller 15 76 Controller 76
16 Gen Purpose 1 77 Controller 77
17 Gen Purpose 2 78 Controller 78
18 Gen Purpose 3 79 Controller 79
19 Gen Purpose 4 80 Gen Purpose 5
20 Controller 20 81 Gen Purpose 6
21 Controller 21 82 Gen Purpose 7
22 Controller 22 83 Gen Purpose 8
23 Controller 23 84 Portamento Control
24 Controller 24 85 Controller 85
25 Controller 25 86 Controller 86
26 Controller 26 87 Controller 87
27 Controller 27 88 Controller 88
28 Controller 28 89 Controller 89
29 Controller 29 90 Controller 90
30 Controller 30 91 Reverb Depth
31 Controller 31 92 Tremelo Depth
32 Bank Select LSB 93 Chorus Depth
33 Modulation LSB 94 Celeste (De-tune)
34 Breath Control LSB 95 Phaser Depth
35 Controller 35 96 Data Increment
36 Foot Control LSB 97 Data Decrement
37 Porta Time LSB 98 Non-Reg Param LSB
38 Data Entry LSB 99 Non-Reg Param MSB
39 Channel Volume LSB 100 Reg Param LSB
40 Balance LSB 101 Reg Param MSB
41 Controller 41 102 Controller 102
42 Pan LSB 103 Controller 103
43 Expression LSB 104 Controller 104
44 Controller 44 105 Controller 105
45 Controller 45 106 Controller 106
46 Controller 46 107 Controller 107
47 Controller 47 108 Controller 108
48 Gen Purpose 1 LSB 109 Controller 109
49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB 110 Controller 110
50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB 111 Controller 111
51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB 112 Controller 112
52 Controller 52 113 Controller 113
53 Controller 53 114 Controller 114
54 Controller 54 115 Controller 115
55 Controller 55 116 Controller 116
56 Controller 56 117 Controller 117
57 Controller 57 118 Controller 118
58 Controller 58 119 Controller 119
59 Controller 59
60 Controller 60
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Appendix G
General MIDI Reverb and Chorus Types
Reverb Types
0: Small Room
1: Medium Room
2: Large Room
3: Medium Hall
4: Large Hall
8: Plate
Chorus Types
0: Chorus 1
1: Chorus 2
2: Chorus 3
3: Chorus 4
4: FB Chorus
5: Flanger
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