Introduction, What’s in the box, Radium features – M-AUDIO RAD-050503 User Manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Radium, part of the USB Keystation
series of MIDI controllers brought to you by M-Audio.You may use your Radium
in conjunction with a USB equipped PC or Macintosh computer and appropriate
music software to enter a full range of MIDI note and controller information.
You will be able to discover the wonderful world of Computer Music with a set
of complete musical instruments from your sound card, sound modules, or
workstation. The Radium gives you full control over MIDI parameters, while
utilizing proven M-Audio USB MIDI interface technology. The Radium will also
serve your needs as a standalone MIDI controller.
This manual will help you become familiar with the powerful features of the
Radium. After reading the manual carefully, you will have a clear understanding
of how to transmit different MIDI messages to other instruments and
equipment. For ease of use of MIDI implementation, we strongly recommend
that you have the manual at hand when you are using the keyboard, especially if
you are new to the world of MIDI.
What’s in the Box
Included in your Radium, you should find:
1. Radium USB Keystation MIDI Controller
2. One (1) standard USB cable
3. PC/Mac Driver CD
4. This manual and warranty registration card
Radium Features
The Radium MIDI controller keyboard provides either 61 or 49 dynamic keys, pitch
and mod wheels, a data slider, 8 assignable sliders and 8 assignable knobs.
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Connects easily to your computer—no tools or disassembly required
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When used with USB, may be parasitically powered by your
computer’s USB port
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May be used as a completely portable standalone controller when
powered by a 9VDC external power supply (or internal battery,
Radium49 only)
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Provides two MIDI OUT jacks for sending MIDI to external devices
via computer or as standalone MIDI controller
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Footswith jack provided for sustain pedal (pedal optional)
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Offers a great variety of useful MIDI functions, even though containing
no built-in sound capabilities
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