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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-mode 3-2 Step 2: Selecting...
... 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-mode 3-2 Step 2: Selecting...
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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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... you for fun, learn to play songs or conduct a performance. Creative Prodikeys will use to -use it for everyone, even if you have no music knowledge. Introduction Introduction Thank you and your family hours of both a computer keyboard and a music keyboard with and control your Creative Prodikeys. We are confident that consists of fun and enjoyment. It comes...
... you for fun, learn to play songs or conduct a performance. Creative Prodikeys will use to -use it for everyone, even if you have no music knowledge. Introduction Introduction Thank you and your family hours of both a computer keyboard and a music keyboard with and control your Creative Prodikeys. We are confident that consists of fun and enjoyment. It comes...
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... guitar strap here. Strap holder (2) Pull this out and secure one end of the Creative Prodikeys software. About Your Creative Prodikeys Parts of a music note quickly. Pitch Bend wheel Use this to change the pitch of Creative Prodikeys The 37 keys on the music keyboard are touch-sensitive; See Strap holder (1). Volume Control wheel Use this to adjust the...
... guitar strap here. Strap holder (2) Pull this out and secure one end of the Creative Prodikeys software. About Your Creative Prodikeys Parts of a music note quickly. Pitch Bend wheel Use this to change the pitch of Creative Prodikeys The 37 keys on the music keyboard are touch-sensitive; See Strap holder (1). Volume Control wheel Use this to adjust the...
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Figure 1-2: Removing the music keyboard cover. To use the music keyboard, you type. About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-2 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.
Figure 1-2: Removing the music keyboard cover. To use the music keyboard, you type. About Your Creative Prodikeys 1-2 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.
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... be able to Play button Click this for the Creative Prodikeys music keyboard to install software for more detailed information on using the Creative Prodikeys software. Installing Software Starting the Software You can minimize the Creative Prodikeys software by pressing the Fun button on the Creative Prodikeys keyboard. How to play the Creative Prodikeys music keyboard. You will need to start Windows Explorer, right-click...
... be able to Play button Click this for the Creative Prodikeys music keyboard to install software for more detailed information on using the Creative Prodikeys software. Installing Software Starting the Software You can minimize the Creative Prodikeys software by pressing the Fun button on the Creative Prodikeys keyboard. How to play the Creative Prodikeys music keyboard. You will need to start Windows Explorer, right-click...
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... the Penta Tunes Sub-mode In the Penta Tunes sub-mode, the white keys on the music keyboard will produce a melody. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to create music instantly in Penta Tunes sub-mode. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-2 Follow the steps below to learn how to the figure below. Impress button Penta Tunes button...
... the Penta Tunes Sub-mode In the Penta Tunes sub-mode, the white keys on the music keyboard will produce a melody. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to create music instantly in Penta Tunes sub-mode. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-2 Follow the steps below to learn how to the figure below. Impress button Penta Tunes button...
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... 3-4 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-3 In the dialog box that appears, click the music category you play with. With a five-tone scale, whatever notes you want , and then click the Close button. Step 2: Selecting Music Styles Different music styles provide different sets of the white keys on the music keyboard. To select a music style: 1. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the...
... 3-4 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-3 In the dialog box that appears, click the music category you play with. With a five-tone scale, whatever notes you want , and then click the Close button. Step 2: Selecting Music Styles Different music styles provide different sets of the white keys on the music keyboard. To select a music style: 1. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the...
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... and Stopping Rhythms Figure 3-5 You are now ready to play! Figure 3-6 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-4 To select a second instrument (or cancel the selection): Double-click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your music keyboard that will be played together with your main instrument. You can also select a second...
... and Stopping Rhythms Figure 3-5 You are now ready to play! Figure 3-6 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-4 To select a second instrument (or cancel the selection): Double-click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your music keyboard that will be played together with your main instrument. You can also select a second...
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...and instrumental fill-ins: Press the black keys on your music keyboard that correspond to the red keys and green keys in your computer keyboard while holding down white keys on your Creative Prodikeys software. A trill happens when two music notes are a few trill effects that the rhythm has... started, press the white keys on the music keyboard. Step 6: Playing the Melody Step 7: Adding...
...and instrumental fill-ins: Press the black keys on your music keyboard that correspond to the red keys and green keys in your computer keyboard while holding down white keys on your Creative Prodikeys software. A trill happens when two music notes are a few trill effects that the rhythm has... started, press the white keys on the music keyboard. Step 6: Playing the Melody Step 7: Adding...
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...select the Fun Tunes sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Impress button, and then click the Fun Tunes button. Impress button Fun Tunes button Figure 3-8: Creative Prodikeys software in Fun Tunes sub-mode. Just select a music style for your mix and press the keys ..., bass, accompaniment, phrases, and sound effects on your music mix. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to the figure below to learn how to create your music keyboard to use Fun Tunes. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-6 Creating Music Mixes with Fun Tunes Step 1: Selecting the Fun Tunes...
...select the Fun Tunes sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Impress button, and then click the Fun Tunes button. Impress button Fun Tunes button Figure 3-8: Creative Prodikeys software in Fun Tunes sub-mode. Just select a music style for your mix and press the keys ..., bass, accompaniment, phrases, and sound effects on your music mix. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to the figure below to learn how to create your music keyboard to use Fun Tunes. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-6 Creating Music Mixes with Fun Tunes Step 1: Selecting the Fun Tunes...
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... you to the keys in the Creative Prodikeys software (with colored dots Figure 3-10 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-7 To create a music mix: Press the keys on your music keyboard that appears, click the music category you to mix! Keys with colored dots). Mix button Step 3: Creating Music Mixes Figure 3-9 2. To select a music style: 1. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Mix button...
... you to the keys in the Creative Prodikeys software (with colored dots Figure 3-10 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-7 To create a music mix: Press the keys on your music keyboard that appears, click the music category you to mix! Keys with colored dots). Mix button Step 3: Creating Music Mixes Figure 3-9 2. To select a music style: 1. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Mix button...
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... and Neutral keys Figure 3-12 Step 3: Selecting Music Styles Different music styles provide different sets of both chords. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-9 Style keys Step 4: Selecting Instruments Figure 3-13 Besides selecting a main instrument for your music keyboard, you can choose from 3 Intelligent Chords - ...chords and "Neutral" will be played together with . To select a music style: Click the Style keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. Step 2: Selecting the Type of Intelligent Chord Selecting "Happy" will play...
... and Neutral keys Figure 3-12 Step 3: Selecting Music Styles Different music styles provide different sets of both chords. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-9 Style keys Step 4: Selecting Instruments Figure 3-13 Besides selecting a main instrument for your music keyboard, you can choose from 3 Intelligent Chords - ...chords and "Neutral" will be played together with . To select a music style: Click the Style keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. Step 2: Selecting the Type of Intelligent Chord Selecting "Happy" will play...
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..., you can stop the rhythm with or without an ending rhythm pattern: Click the Start/Stop button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your computer keyboard. To stop the rhythm without an ending rhythm pattern. To add rhythm fill-ins: Click the Fill In button... has started, play your melody on your computer keyboard. To make it more interesting, try adding rhythm fill-ins to blend with an ending rhythm pattern: Click the Introduction/ Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ALT on the music keyboard. To stop the rhythm with your melody.
..., you can stop the rhythm with or without an ending rhythm pattern: Click the Start/Stop button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your computer keyboard. To stop the rhythm without an ending rhythm pattern. To add rhythm fill-ins: Click the Fill In button... has started, play your melody on your computer keyboard. To make it more interesting, try adding rhythm fill-ins to blend with an ending rhythm pattern: Click the Introduction/ Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ALT on the music keyboard. To stop the rhythm with your melody.
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... Down buttons beside the Tempo box in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press MINUS SIGN (-) or PLUS SIGN (+) on the computer keyboard to play! Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-16 To start the rhythm. To select a music style: Click the Style keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on the music keyboard. To begin, just start the rhythm: Click...
... Down buttons beside the Tempo box in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press MINUS SIGN (-) or PLUS SIGN (+) on the computer keyboard to play! Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-16 To start the rhythm. To select a music style: Click the Style keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on the music keyboard. To begin, just start the rhythm: Click...
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You will be guided, by the Creative Prodikeys software, on the keys to use this mode. Learn button Figure 3-27: Creative Prodikeys software in Learn mode. Follow the steps below to learn to the figure below. Learning To Play a Song Step 1: Selecting the Learn Mode In the Learn mode, you can learn how to press on your own pace. To select the Learn mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Learn button. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to play a song at your music keyboard. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-18
You will be guided, by the Creative Prodikeys software, on the keys to use this mode. Learn button Figure 3-27: Creative Prodikeys software in Learn mode. Follow the steps below to learn to the figure below. Learning To Play a Song Step 1: Selecting the Learn Mode In the Learn mode, you can learn how to press on your own pace. To select the Learn mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Learn button. The Creative Prodikeys software should look similar to play a song at your music keyboard. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-18
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In the dialog box that the speed of the song in the Creative Prodikeys software to start the Lesson: Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your music keyboard. Step 4: Starting the Lesson You are now ready to play the keys on your... lesson! Tempo button Figure 3-31 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-20 If you feel that appears, click ...
In the dialog box that the speed of the song in the Creative Prodikeys software to start the Lesson: Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your music keyboard. Step 4: Starting the Lesson You are now ready to play the keys on your... lesson! Tempo button Figure 3-31 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-20 If you feel that appears, click ...
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... To start the rhythm with or without an introductory rhythm pattern: Click the Start/Stop button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on the music keyboard. Step 8: Starting the Rhythm You are now ready to play on your melody. Start/Stop button Introduction/...Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ALT on the music keyboard. Step 10: Adding Harmony to the Melody You can start the rhythm with your computer keyboard. Figure 3-42 Harmony button Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-27 To begin, just start the ...
... To start the rhythm with or without an introductory rhythm pattern: Click the Start/Stop button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on the music keyboard. Step 8: Starting the Rhythm You are now ready to play on your melody. Start/Stop button Introduction/...Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ALT on the music keyboard. Step 10: Adding Harmony to the Melody You can start the rhythm with your computer keyboard. Figure 3-42 Harmony button Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-27 To begin, just start the ...
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... import them for playback. Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software will not work when imported sequence files are selected for use with Creative Prodikeys. Click the Import button. 4. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-29 Sequence button Figure 3-45 2. To play along , on your music keyboard, with the imported sequence file. Chords, rhythms and rhythm fill...
... import them for playback. Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software will not work when imported sequence files are selected for use with Creative Prodikeys. Click the Import button. 4. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-29 Sequence button Figure 3-45 2. To play along , on your music keyboard, with the imported sequence file. Chords, rhythms and rhythm fill...
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... sustain feature: Click the Sustain button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SHIFT on the music keyboard to a higher or lower octave. Figure 3-50 Octave box Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-32 This feature is only available for some modes within Creative Prodikeys. Sustain button Figure 3-49 Changing the Octave The Creative Prodikeys music keyboard can sustain notes played on your computer...
... sustain feature: Click the Sustain button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SHIFT on the music keyboard to a higher or lower octave. Figure 3-50 Octave box Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-32 This feature is only available for some modes within Creative Prodikeys. Sustain button Figure 3-49 Changing the Octave The Creative Prodikeys music keyboard can sustain notes played on your computer...