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E-Mu LONGboard 61 User Manual - Midi Channel 10.
User’s Guide
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general MIDI - Channel 10 Percussion
Select MIDI channel 10 from either bank. There are 8 GM Drum Kits.
Program
Drum Kit
Program
Drum Kit
1
Standard Kit
26
TR-808 Set
9
Room Set
33
Jazz Set
17
Power Set
41
Brush Set
25
Electronic Set
49
Orchestra Set
To Select a Specific Drum Kit:
►
Use the
1.
Select button to select MIDI Chn.
Use the data slider to select
2.
MIDI channel 10.
Select one of the Program Numbers shown in the table above using the
3.
preset row/column buttons to select the kit. OR . . .
Press the
4.
Select button repeatedly until the Program LED is lit, then
use the data slider/octave buttons to select the desired drum kit.
Summary of LONGboard 61
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User’s guide 1 61-key professional performance instrument 49-key professional performance instrument.
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2 longboard 61 shortboard 49 user’s guide © 2010 e-mu systems all rights reserved version: b e-mu world headquarters e-mu systems 1500 green hills road scotts valley, ca 95066 usa europe creative labs (ireland) ltd. Ballycoolin business park blanchardstown dublin 15 ireland japan creative media k.K....
Page 3: Contents
User’s guide 1 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 features: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 what is included? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 s...
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2 longboard 61 shortboard 49 rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 control and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 digital connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 appendi...
Page 5: Introduction
User’s guide 3 introduction congratulations on your purchase of the e-mu longboard 61 or shortboard 49. You’ve just purchased an outstanding midi controller keyboard united with a 16-part multitimbral, 128-voice professional sample- based instrument and a custom 64mb sound set. Longboard 61 or short...
Page 6: Features:
4 longboard 61 shortboard 49 features: velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch • 128-voice polyphony • 16-part multitimbral synthesizer • 64 mb sound bank with 64 custom e-mu keys programs and 128 • general midi (gm) compatible programs built-in wireless e-mu pipeline transmitter • synthesizer c...
Page 7: Start Playing
User’s guide 5 start playing your keyboard has been designed to be easy to use. Simply connect the power supply, connect headphones or your mixer/sound system, turn it on and start playing. 5vdc adapter two sets of stereo headphones can be connected. Power switch power to the keyboard is controlled ...
Page 8: Powering Up
6 longboard 61 shortboard 49 powering up standalone operation the keyboard can be powered using any of the following methods: via usb when connected to a computer • the included 5v @ 500ma power supply • with a usb type power supply • (not included) (6) d-size batteries • usb powered operation the k...
Page 9: Basic Hardware Connections
User’s guide 7 basic hardware connections connect channel select off ch1 ch2 ch3 usb sustain switch volume pedal right out left out midi out midi in dc in 5v dc 5v battery usb power off k rear panel mac or pc 5vdc adapter (use if not connected to computer via usb) usb cable (carrys midi data & power...
Page 10: Midi Routing
8 longboard 61 shortboard 49 midi routing longboard and shortboard automatically switch their midi connec- tions when a computer is connected to the usb port. With a computer connected there are two midi ports (usb audio devices 1 & 2 ) available on your computer. The keyboard connects to port 1 out...
Page 11: Longboard /
User’s guide 9 midi path when a computer is not connected with no computer connected to usb, the keyboard connects to midi out and the internal sound engine. Midi in connects to the internal sound engine. Sound engine midi in a b port 2 port 1 usb midi out in keyboard longboard / shortboard.
Page 12: Pipeline
10 longboard 61 shortboard 49 wireless audio connection with e-mu pipeline longboard and shortboard have a built-in wireless audio transmitter compatible with the e-mu pipeline wireless stereo audio transmitter/ receiver system. The keyboard’s transmitter operates in “paired” mode by default. Paired...
Page 13: Connect Button.
User’s guide 11 set the 2. B/p switch to the (+) position (paired mode). Set the 3. R/t switch to the (-) position (receive). Set the 4. D/a switch to the (+) position (analog). (longboard and shortboard don’t support digital mode.) link procedure on the rear panel of your keyboard press the 5. Conn...
Page 14: Linking In Broadcasting Mode
12 longboard 61 shortboard 49 linking in broadcasting mode here’s how to link your keyboard to one or more pipelines in broadcasting mode. Turn on your keyboard. Turn on your pipeline(s), the white led will 1. Blink. Setup procedure connect the audio set up the pipeline audio outputs to headphones; ...
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User’s guide 13 setting up your computer for midi the usb cable functions as a bidirectional midi cable, allowing you to record and playback your performance using midi sequencing software (not included). Midi is a protocol consisting of data messages that are used to control synthesizers, sound mod...
Page 16: Front Panel Controls
14 longboard 61 shortboard 49 front panel controls gm keys row select column select press & hold to select general midi bank (bank 0) press & hold to select e-mu keys bank (bank 7) press & hold to select different groups group 4 group 3 group 2 group 1 brite piano honky tonk piano strings pulse pian...
Page 17: Bank 7, Group 2 Programs
User’s guide 15 bank 7, group 2 programs press and hold group 2 button (when in e-mu keys bank) general midi bank (128 general midi programs) see the general midi program chart for a numerical listing. General midi, group 1 programs press and hold group 1 button while in general midi bank. General m...
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16 longboard 61 shortboard 49 general midi, group 3 programs press and hold group 3 button while in general midi bank. General midi, group 4 programs press and hold group 4 button while in general midi bank. Soprano sax piccolo square wave fantasia alto sax flute saw wave warm pad tenor sax recorder...
Page 19: Octave Buttons
User’s guide 17 data slider & numeric display this control is used to enter values while editing and as a performance controller while playing. You can change the function of this control by changing the cc assign number. Octave buttons the octave buttons transpose the keyboard up or down one octave...
Page 20: Single/split/layer Button
18 longboard 61 shortboard 49 single/split/layer button the keyboard can be “split” at any note to play one program on the lower section and a completely different programs on the upper section. Two sounds can also be “layered” over the entire keyboard. To set the keyboard split point: ► press and h...
Page 21: Synthesizer Controls
User’s guide 19 synthesizer controls these four controls allow you to modify the selected program. Turning a knob sets the parameter to the current knob position. Select the program again to restore the original setting. Cutoff controls the low pass filter cutoff frequency. Turning the control up ...
Page 22: Saving Your Control Settings
20 longboard 61 shortboard 49 saving your control settings the settings of the six control knobs can be saved with the program allowing you to customize the sound set. Note: only programs in the keys bank can be saved with modifications. General midi programs cannot be saved. Set the controls the wa...
Page 23: To Select A Midi Channel:
User’s guide 21 system menu midi cc - allows you to assign midi continuous controller numbers to the data slider so it can be used as a performance control. After selecting a cc channel, the slider will send data to the internal synthesizer as well as sending midi cc data messages to an external mid...
Page 24: Volume Control
22 longboard 61 shortboard 49 velo curve selects 1 of the 8 velocity curves to customize the feel of the keyboard. When playing a velocity-sensitive sound (such as a piano), select a curve that provides the most natural response to your playing style. The selected velocity curve modifies the midi ve...
Page 25: Rear Panel
User’s guide 23 rear panel control and power sustain switch volume pedal right out left out dc in 5v dc 5v battery usb power off k dc power input connect the supplied 5vdc @500ma power supply to this connector. You don’t need to use the 5vdc supply if the keyboard is connected via usb to your comput...
Page 26: Sustain Footswitch
24 longboard 61 shortboard 49 sustain footswitch this jack accepts an on/off type footswitch to sustain held keys. Either a normally-open or normally-closed momentary footswitch can be used, as the polarity is automatically sensed on power-up. Control footpedal this jack accepts a continuously varia...
Page 27: Digital Connections
User’s guide 25 digital connections connect channel select off ch1 ch2 ch3 usb midi out midi in pipeline link button & channel selector these controls are used with the pipeline wireless transceiver system. The keyboard functions a transmitter only. Setup: set the channel number to match the channel...
Page 28: Windows Xp And Vista
26 longboard 61 shortboard 49 windows xp and vista longboard and shortboard are class-compliant devices and windows will automatically detect and recognize them the first time you plug in the usb cable and turn the unit on. The keyboard will be listed as “usb audio device” in the windows xp control ...
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User’s guide 27 click the 3. Add device button. A new external device icon like the one shown at right appears. Double-click on the new external device 4. If you want to set the midi keyboard properties. You have the option to name and change the icon for the device. Click apply, then click the clos...
Page 30: Appendix
28 longboard 61 shortboard 49 appendix troubleshooting problem: sustain pedal operation is reversed (the notes sustain when the pedal isn’t pressed and stop sustaining when the pedal is pressed). Solution: the sustain pedal polarity is sensed on power-up. Don’t press the sustain pedal during power-u...
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User’s guide 29 problem: the keyboard is connected to my computer with the usb cable, but i cannot locate the longboard or shortboard usb keyboard in my software’s midi devices dialog box. Solution: in windows xp, your keyboard appears as a “usb audio device.” select “usb audio device” as your audio...
Page 32: E-Mu Keys Program Chart
30 longboard 61 shortboard 49 e-mu keys program chart 1 grand piano 33 cp-70 & string & dyno 2 rhodes electric piano 34 dyno & strings 3 b3 2nd perc 35 b3 - 888 2nd & rhodes 4 clavinet 1 36 clavinet 1 & 2 5 prophet 10 37 matrix & solina 6 string section 38 solina & obx 7 mini moog 39 moog bass 8 syn...
Page 33: General Midi Program Chart
User’s guide 31 general midi program chart piano bass 1 piano 1 33 acoustic bass 2 piano 2 34 fingered bass 3 piano 3 35 picked bass 4 honky tonk 36 fretless bass 5 e.Piano 1 37 slap bass 1 6 e.Piano 2 38 slap bass 2 7 harpsichord 39 synth bass 1 8 clavinet gm 40 synth bass 2 chomatic percussion str...
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32 longboard 61 shortboard 49 reed synth effects 65 soprano sax 97 ice rain 66 alto sax 98 soundtrack 67 tenor sax 99 crystal 68 baritone sax 100 atmosphere 69 oboe 101 brightness 70 english horn 102 goblin 71 bassoon 103 echo drops 72 clarinet 104 star theme pipe ethnic 73 piccolo 105 sitar 74 flut...
Page 35: Midi Channel 10.
User’s guide 33 general midi - channel 10 percussion select midi channel 10 from either bank. There are 8 gm drum kits. Program drum kit program drum kit 1 standard kit 26 tr-808 set 9 room set 33 jazz set 17 power set 41 brush set 25 electronic set 49 orchestra set to select a specific drum kit: ► ...
Page 36: General Midi Drum Map
34 longboard 61 shortboard 49 general midi drum map (applicable to kits 1, 9, 17, 25, 26, 33) key no. Sound key no. Sound 35 acoustic bass drum 59 ride cymbal 2 36 bass drum 1 60 hi bongo 37 side stick 61 low bongo 38 acoustic snare 62 hi conga mute 39 hand clap 63 hi conga slap 40 electric snare 64...
Page 37: Specifications
User’s guide 35 specifications general audio channels: 128 • data encoding: 16-bit linear • sample playback rate: 44.1khz • connectivity audio line out: left & right 1/4” jacks • headphone output: (2) stereo 1/4” jacks • footswitch • controller pedal input • midi in, midi out • usb-1 port • power re...
Page 38: Safety Information
36 longboard 61 shortboard 49 safety information refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more informat...
Page 39: Regulatory Information
User’s guide 37 regulatory information notice for the usa fcc part 15: 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 rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a r...
Page 40: Notice For Canada
38 longboard 61 shortboard 49 california proposition 65 statement warning: handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Explanatory note: california safe drinking water and ...
Page 41: European Compliance
User’s guide 39 numeriques,” nmb-003 edictee par le ministre des communications. Modification: any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Toute modification non approuvé explicitement par le fournisseur de ...
Page 42: Weee Directive 2002/96/ec
40 longboard 61 shortboard 49 weee directive 2002/96/ec the use of the weee symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this pr...