Turn on your computer. 2. Use the provided USB cable to connect KeyRig 25 to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the controller is in the “on” position. ... KeyRig 25 is now ready to be used. NOTE: Advanced Windows XP users who plan to 1.) use the keyboard with more than one audio application at the same time, or 2.) send long SysEx (system exclusive) commands, must install special multi-client drivers. This process is described in the Key Rig 25 User Guide located on the KeyRig 25 CD-ROM. IMPORTANT: The KeyRig 25 keyboard is “bus-powered” by your computer through the USB connection. Only use a power adapter if your computer cannot provide adequate power to the controller or if you are using KeyRig 25 without a computer. 1 KeyRig 25 | Quick Start Guide Installing Key Rig Virtual Instrument Software for Windows 1. Insert the KeyRig 25 CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The computer will automatically display the interactive install screen. If your computer fails to launch the installer, manually start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > KeyRig 25. 3. Choose Key Rig Virtual Instrument from the drop-down menu and click “Install.” 4. Follow the driver installer’s on-screen instructions. 5. During setup, the installer will ask you to specify a Key Rig Data Directory and a VST Plug-in Directory. The Key Rig Data Directory is where all Key Rig application data (approximately 350 MB in size) is installed whereas the VST folder is where you would like to install Key Rig software’s VST plug-in files. If you are not sure about these folders, leave the default settings. 6. When the installer has completed the software installation, click “Finish.” 7. M-Audio Key Rig is now installed on your computer. You will need to “Certify” your copy of the software before you begin using it. Certification is described in the following section. 2 KeyRig 25 | Quick Start Guide Certifying Key Rig Virtual Instrument Software Online: If your computer is connected to the Internet: 1. Launch the Key Rig application through the Windows “Start” menu. 2. Click on the M-Audio logo. 3. Double-click the box labeled “Enter Certification Code Here.” Enter your certification code (found on the front of this Quick Start Guide) and click “Certify On-Line.” 4. A website opens with a link to your personal certification file. Download this file to your computer and double-click the certification file once it has finished downloading. 5. Restart Key Rig to complete the certification process. Offline: If your computer is not connected to the Internet: 1. Launch the Key Rig application through the Windows “Start” menu. 2. Click on the M-Audio logo. 3. Double-click the box labeled “Enter Certification Code Here.” Enter your certification code (found on the front of this Quick Start Guide) and click “Certify Off-Line.” 4. M-Audio Key Rig places an Internet shortcut file on your desktop. 5. Using a floppy disk, memory stick, or other media, transfer the Internet shortcut file to a computer with Internet access. 6. Double-click the Internet shortcut, and a website opens with a link to your personal certification file. Download this file, and transfer your personal certification file to your music computer. 7. Once transferred to your music computer, double-click the certification file. 8. Restart Key Rig to complete the certification process. 3 KeyRig 25 | Quick Start Guide Using Key Rig Virtual Instrument Software Once installed, Key Rig software can be used in two modes: Standalone Mode: This mode allows you to use Key Rig on your computer without any additional software. Key Rig can be launched in standalone mode through the Windows “Start” menu or by double-clicking the shortcut icon on your desktop (if you have chosen to create it in the installer). When using the Key Rig application in standalone mode, be sure to select your ASIO-compatible sound card and output channels from the pull down menu at the top of the program (as shown below). This will ensure that Key Rig’s outputs are routed correctly through your audio interface. NOTE: An ASIO-compatible audio interface is required to use the Key Rig software. Key Rig does not require any MIDI input configuration while in standalone mode. The software automatically receives MIDI data messages from your KeyRig 25 USB controller keyboard or from every other MIDI interface installed on the computer. VST or RTAS plug-in mode: If you use digital audio workstation (DAW) software such as Pro Tools or Cubase SX, this mode allows you to use Key Rig from within the DAW application as a “plug-in.” In this mode, your DAW software determines what MIDI information is routed to Key Rig and how the plug-in’s audio output is routed through your computer. Please consult your host application’s documentation for more information on audio and MIDI routing as well as how to use plug-ins. 4 KeyRig 25 | Quick Start Guide Assigning buttons, knobs, and sliders on ...