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... registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. Version 1.1 September 2002 Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks, and Prodikeys is subject to copy the software on the installation CD. User Manual Creative Prodikeys Information in this manual may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement.
... registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. Version 1.1 September 2002 Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks, and Prodikeys is subject to copy the software on the installation CD. User Manual Creative Prodikeys Information in this manual may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement.
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... More Information...ii More Help...ii Registration...ii Document Conventions...iii 1 About Your Creative Prodikeys Parts of Creative Prodikeys...1-1 Removing the Music Keyboard Cover 1-2 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys...1-3 2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys Installing Hardware ...2-1 Installing Software...2-2 Starting the Software...2-2 Configuring Power Management settings 2-3 3 Using Your Creative Prodikeys Creative Prodikeys Modes...3-1 Creating Music Instantly with Penta Tunes 3-2 Step 1: Selecting the Penta Tunes Sub...
... More Information...ii More Help...ii Registration...ii Document Conventions...iii 1 About Your Creative Prodikeys Parts of Creative Prodikeys...1-1 Removing the Music Keyboard Cover 1-2 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys...1-3 2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys Installing Hardware ...2-1 Installing Software...2-2 Starting the Software...2-2 Configuring Power Management settings 2-3 3 Using Your Creative Prodikeys Creative Prodikeys Modes...3-1 Creating Music Instantly with Penta Tunes 3-2 Step 1: Selecting the Penta Tunes Sub...
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... Chord Sub-mode 3-30 Step 2: Selecting the Key for Your Chords 3-31 Step 3: Configuring other Settings 3-31 Step 4: Playing the Chords...3-31 Other Features of Creative Prodikeys 3-32 iii
... Chord Sub-mode 3-30 Step 2: Selecting the Key for Your Chords 3-31 Step 3: Configuring other Settings 3-31 Step 4: Playing the Chords...3-31 Other Features of Creative Prodikeys 3-32 iii
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Sustaining Notes...3-32 Changing the Octave ...3-32 Shifting the Pitch of the Music Keyboard 3-33 Applying Environment Effects 3-34 Selecting default MIDI devices 3-34 Recording Your Music...3-35 Appendixes A General Specifications General Specifications ...A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems with Sound...B-1 Problems with Creative Prodikeys...B-1 C Glossary Chord ...C-2 Creative Rhythmania ...C-2 Melody...C-2 MIDI ...C-2 MIDI sequencer...C-3 SoundFont...C-3 iv
Sustaining Notes...3-32 Changing the Octave ...3-32 Shifting the Pitch of the Music Keyboard 3-33 Applying Environment Effects 3-34 Selecting default MIDI devices 3-34 Recording Your Music...3-35 Appendixes A General Specifications General Specifications ...A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems with Sound...B-1 Problems with Creative Prodikeys...B-1 C Glossary Chord ...C-2 Creative Rhythmania ...C-2 Melody...C-2 MIDI ...C-2 MIDI sequencer...C-3 SoundFont...C-3 iv
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...Introduction Introduction Thank you for fun, learn to play music for purchasing Creative Prodikeys™, another quality product from Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Creative Prodikeys will never be easier. Creative Prodikeys is for presentations and home video productions. You can create music ...instantly, play songs or conduct a performance. Creative Prodikeys is a revolutionary keyboard that you will use it for everyone, even if you have played and ...
...Introduction Introduction Thank you for fun, learn to play music for purchasing Creative Prodikeys™, another quality product from Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Creative Prodikeys will never be easier. Creative Prodikeys is for presentations and home video productions. You can create music ...instantly, play songs or conduct a performance. Creative Prodikeys is a revolutionary keyboard that you will use it for everyone, even if you have played and ...
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...the Help button to Play button, located near the top-center of benefits by -step guide on using Creative Prodikeys. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the How to view the Help file for the latest news and updates on promotions and ... Styles and Learnable Songs can also be downloaded from Creative • Exclusive updates on your package: ❑ Quick Start leaflet ❑ Creative Prodikeys keyboard ❑ Creative Prodikeys software installation CD Your Prodikeys requires at www.creative.com/register. Package Contents System Requirements Getting More Information...
...the Help button to Play button, located near the top-center of benefits by -step guide on using Creative Prodikeys. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the How to view the Help file for the latest news and updates on promotions and ... Styles and Learnable Songs can also be downloaded from Creative • Exclusive updates on your package: ❑ Quick Start leaflet ❑ Creative Prodikeys keyboard ❑ Creative Prodikeys software installation CD Your Prodikeys requires at www.creative.com/register. Package Contents System Requirements Getting More Information...
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1 About Your Creative Prodikeys
1 About Your Creative Prodikeys
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...chord keys in use these as you strike the keys, the louder the sound will familiarize you with the different parts of your Creative Prodikeys About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-1 Function/Chord keys Use these buttons to cover the music keyboard when not in some modes of a music note quickly. Music... Keyboard Use this to start the Prodikeys software. Figure 1-1: Parts of Creative Prodikeys The 37 keys on the music keyboard are touch-sensitive; Pitch Bend wheel Use this to adjust the volume. Fun button...
...chord keys in use these as you strike the keys, the louder the sound will familiarize you with the different parts of your Creative Prodikeys About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-1 Function/Chord keys Use these buttons to cover the music keyboard when not in some modes of a music note quickly. Music... Keyboard Use this to start the Prodikeys software. Figure 1-1: Parts of Creative Prodikeys The 37 keys on the music keyboard are touch-sensitive; Pitch Bend wheel Use this to adjust the volume. Fun button...
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To remove the music keyboard cover: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it out, as you will need to remove the cover. To use the music keyboard, you type. About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-2 Figure 1-2: Removing the music keyboard cover. Removing the Music Keyboard Cover The music keyboard on your Creative Prodikeys is protected by a cover, which also acts as a palm rest as shown below.
To remove the music keyboard cover: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it out, as you will need to remove the cover. To use the music keyboard, you type. About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-2 Figure 1-2: Removing the music keyboard cover. Removing the Music Keyboard Cover The music keyboard on your Creative Prodikeys is protected by a cover, which also acts as a palm rest as shown below.
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Do not use a damp cloth to clean only the exterior of Creative Prodikeys. About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-3 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys To maintain your Creative Prodikeys, use any liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Do not use a damp cloth to clean only the exterior of Creative Prodikeys. About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-3 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys To maintain your Creative Prodikeys, use any liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys
2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys
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PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 cable Computer Creative Prodikeys Figure 2-1: Connecting Creative Prodikeys to your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. Creative Prodikeys is not hot-pluggable. Connect your Creative Prodikeys to your computer. You must turn off your Creative Prodikeys hardware and software. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys 2-1 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to install and use your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys.
PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 cable Computer Creative Prodikeys Figure 2-1: Connecting Creative Prodikeys to your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. Creative Prodikeys is not hot-pluggable. Connect your Creative Prodikeys to your computer. You must turn off your Creative Prodikeys hardware and software. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys 2-1 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to install and use your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys.
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.... Installing Software Starting the Software You can minimize the Creative Prodikeys software by pressing the Fun button on using the Creative Prodikeys software for the mode you are in. You will need to start the Creative Prodikeys software first, to be able to complete the installation.... To start Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then select AutoPlay. 2. Insert the Creative Prodikeys software installation CD into your screen. An installation screen appears. You will need to work properly. To install the software: 1. ...
.... Installing Software Starting the Software You can minimize the Creative Prodikeys software by pressing the Fun button on using the Creative Prodikeys software for the mode you are in. You will need to start the Creative Prodikeys software first, to be able to complete the installation.... To start Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then select AutoPlay. 2. Insert the Creative Prodikeys software installation CD into your screen. An installation screen appears. You will need to work properly. To install the software: 1. ...
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Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys 2-3 Configuring Power Management settings If you have enabled power saving or power management on your computer, you should also configure your screen saver to deactivate by moving your monitor's power management properties to Never. You should set your mouse.
Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys 2-3 Configuring Power Management settings If you have enabled power saving or power management on your computer, you should also configure your screen saver to deactivate by moving your monitor's power management properties to Never. You should set your mouse.
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3 Using Your Creative Prodikeys
3 Using Your Creative Prodikeys
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... Progression Learn mode Provides step-by-step lessons to play music easily and quickly with Creative Prodikeys. This mode has no sub-mode. The topics in the following pages will learn...Creative Prodikeys through the Creative Prodikeys software. You will provide more control options when you play songs. Intelligent Chord 2. Function Key Chord Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys Modes. This mode has 2 submodes: 1. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-1 Creative Prodikeys has 4 different modes as shown below. Intelligent Chord 2. Using Your Creative Prodikeys Creative Prodikeys...
... Progression Learn mode Provides step-by-step lessons to play music easily and quickly with Creative Prodikeys. This mode has no sub-mode. The topics in the following pages will learn...Creative Prodikeys through the Creative Prodikeys software. You will provide more control options when you play songs. Intelligent Chord 2. Function Key Chord Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys Modes. This mode has 2 submodes: 1. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-1 Creative Prodikeys has 4 different modes as shown below. Intelligent Chord 2. Using Your Creative Prodikeys Creative Prodikeys...
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...Impress button, and then click the Penta Tunes button. The black keys on the music keyboard can use to enhance your melody. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to the figure below to learn how to a five-tone scale (pentatonic scale). With this five-tone scale...seven-tone scale to create music instantly in Penta Tunes sub-mode. Impress button Penta Tunes button Figure 3-2: Creative Prodikeys software in the Penta Tunes sub-mode. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-2 Creating Music Instantly with Penta Tunes Step 1: Selecting the Penta Tunes Sub-mode In the Penta Tunes ...
...Impress button, and then click the Penta Tunes button. The black keys on the music keyboard can use to enhance your melody. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to the figure below to learn how to a five-tone scale (pentatonic scale). With this five-tone scale...seven-tone scale to create music instantly in Penta Tunes sub-mode. Impress button Penta Tunes button Figure 3-2: Creative Prodikeys software in the Penta Tunes sub-mode. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-2 Creating Music Instantly with Penta Tunes Step 1: Selecting the Penta Tunes Sub-mode In the Penta Tunes ...
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... rhythms, effects and instrumental fill-ins for you play with. You can switch between music scales: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Scale button. Scale button Figure 3-4 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-3 A seven-tone scale is the usual (C Major) music scale. To select and switch between a five...-tone scale or seven-tone scale. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Style button. With a five-tone scale, whatever notes you to play will produce a melody. Step 3: Selecting Music...
... rhythms, effects and instrumental fill-ins for you play with. You can switch between music scales: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Scale button. Scale button Figure 3-4 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-3 A seven-tone scale is the usual (C Major) music scale. To select and switch between a five...-tone scale or seven-tone scale. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Style button. With a five-tone scale, whatever notes you to play will produce a melody. Step 3: Selecting Music...
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To begin, just start or stop all current playback. To select a main instrument: Click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys quickly twice on your computer keyboard. You can also select a second instrument that correspond... keyboard to Blue start the rhythm keys assigned to the first blue key, or to the blue keys in your Creative Prodikeys software. To start a rhythm. Figure 3-6 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-4 Instrument keys Step 5: Starting and Stopping Rhythms Figure 3-5 You are now ready to play! To select a ...
To begin, just start or stop all current playback. To select a main instrument: Click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys quickly twice on your computer keyboard. You can also select a second instrument that correspond... keyboard to Blue start the rhythm keys assigned to the first blue key, or to the blue keys in your Creative Prodikeys software. To start a rhythm. Figure 3-6 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-4 Instrument keys Step 5: Starting and Stopping Rhythms Figure 3-5 You are now ready to play! To select a ...
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...you can use. A trill happens when two music notes are a few trill effects that the rhythm has started, press the white keys on your Creative Prodikeys software. To add a tremolo (trembling) effect: Press and hold F3 or F4 on your computer keyboard while holding down white keys on the ...red keys and green keys in your computer keyboard while holding down white keys on the sound. Red keys Figure 3-7 Green keys Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-5 To add an automatic upper or lower trill effect: Press and hold F5 on the music keyboard to your song. There are played ...
...you can use. A trill happens when two music notes are a few trill effects that the rhythm has started, press the white keys on your Creative Prodikeys software. To add a tremolo (trembling) effect: Press and hold F3 or F4 on your computer keyboard while holding down white keys on the ...red keys and green keys in your computer keyboard while holding down white keys on the sound. Red keys Figure 3-7 Green keys Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-5 To add an automatic upper or lower trill effect: Press and hold F5 on the music keyboard to your song. There are played ...
