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... Blaster and Blaster are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. User Manual Creative Prodikeys Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this document is furnished under a license agreement and...
... Blaster and Blaster are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. User Manual Creative Prodikeys Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this document is furnished under a license agreement and...
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... Getting 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...
... Getting 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...
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...using this product. We are confident that consists of fun and enjoyment. With Creative Prodikeys, you can even record what you will use it for purchasing Creative Prodikeys™, another quality product from Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Playing and learning ... and control your family hours of both a computer keyboard and a music keyboard with the easy-to-use Creative Prodikeys software, which you have no music knowledge. Creative Prodikeys is a revolutionary keyboard that you for presentations and home video productions...
...using this product. We are confident that consists of fun and enjoyment. With Creative Prodikeys, you can even record what you will use it for purchasing Creative Prodikeys™, another quality product from Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Playing and learning ... and control your family hours of both a computer keyboard and a music keyboard with the easy-to-use Creative Prodikeys software, which you have no music knowledge. Creative Prodikeys is a revolutionary keyboard that you for presentations and home video productions...
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...; needed for EAX™) ❑ CD-ROM drive for software installation ❑ Speakers or headphones Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on using Creative Prodikeys. Enjoy a host of the program, for more detailed information...of benefits by -step guide 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 More Help Registration The following items ...
...; needed for EAX™) ❑ CD-ROM drive for software installation ❑ Speakers or headphones Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on using Creative Prodikeys. Enjoy a host of the program, for more detailed information...of benefits by -step guide 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 More Help Registration The following items ...
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...this out and secure one end of your Creative Prodikeys, so that you can feely carry Creative Prodikeys like a guitar. Strap holder (1) Pull this to Strap holder (2), so that you with the different parts of a music note quickly. The Prodikeys software must be . See Strap holder (1). Function...secure one end of a guitar strap here, and the other chapters easily. the harder you type. About Your Creative Prodikeys Parts of the Creative Prodikeys software. Internet Portal buttons Press these as you strike the keys, the louder the sound will be started for the ...
...this out and secure one end of your Creative Prodikeys, so that you can feely carry Creative Prodikeys like a guitar. Strap holder (1) Pull this to Strap holder (2), so that you with the different parts of a music note quickly. The Prodikeys software must be . See Strap holder (1). Function...secure one end of a guitar strap here, and the other chapters easily. the harder you type. About Your Creative Prodikeys Parts of the Creative Prodikeys software. Internet Portal buttons Press these as you strike the keys, the louder the sound will be started for the ...
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You must turn off your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 cable Computer Creative Prodikeys Figure 2-1: Connecting Creative Prodikeys to install and use your Creative Prodikeys hardware and software. Creative Prodikeys is not hot-pluggable. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys 2-1 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to your computer. Connect your Creative Prodikeys to your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys.
You must turn off your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 cable Computer Creative Prodikeys Figure 2-1: Connecting Creative Prodikeys to install and use your Creative Prodikeys hardware and software. Creative Prodikeys is not hot-pluggable. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys 2-1 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to your computer. Connect your Creative Prodikeys to your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys.
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... information on using the Creative Prodikeys software for the Creative Prodikeys music keyboard to Play button Click this for a step-bystep tutorial on your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Creative Prodikeys software installation CD into your screen. To install the software: 1. You should see Figure 1-1) on the Creative Prodikeys keyboard. Installing Software Starting the Software You can minimize the Creative Prodikeys software by pressing the Fun...
... information on using the Creative Prodikeys software for the Creative Prodikeys music keyboard to Play button Click this for a step-bystep tutorial on your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Creative Prodikeys software installation CD into your screen. To install the software: 1. You should see Figure 1-1) on the Creative Prodikeys keyboard. Installing Software Starting the Software You can minimize the Creative Prodikeys software by pressing the Fun...
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... has 2 submodes: 1. This mode has 3 sub-modes: 1. This mode has no sub-mode. Intelligent Chord 2. Function Key Chord Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys Modes. Perform mode Gives you more information on using your Creative Prodikeys through the Creative Prodikeys software. Creative Prodikeys has 4 different modes as shown below. The topics in the following pages will learn to configure and interact with...
... has 2 submodes: 1. This mode has 3 sub-modes: 1. This mode has no sub-mode. Intelligent Chord 2. Function Key Chord Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys Modes. Perform mode Gives you more information on using your Creative Prodikeys through the Creative Prodikeys software. Creative Prodikeys has 4 different modes as shown below. The topics in the following pages will learn to configure and interact with...
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...produce a melody. To select the Penta Tunes sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Impress button, and then click the Penta Tunes button. Impress button Penta Tunes button Figure 3-2: Creative Prodikeys software in the Penta Tunes sub-mode. The black keys on the music ... will be switched from the usual seven-tone scale to a five-tone scale (pentatonic scale). 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.
...produce a melody. To select the Penta Tunes sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Impress button, and then click the Penta Tunes button. Impress button Penta Tunes button Figure 3-2: Creative Prodikeys software in the Penta Tunes sub-mode. The black keys on the music ... will be switched from the usual seven-tone scale to a five-tone scale (pentatonic scale). 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.
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... of matching instruments, rhythms, effects and instrumental fill-ins for you play with. Scale button Figure 3-4 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-3 In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Style button. You can switch between music scales: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Scale button. A seven-tone scale is the usual (C Major) music scale. To select and switch between...
... of matching instruments, rhythms, effects and instrumental fill-ins for you play with. Scale button Figure 3-4 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-3 In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Style button. You can switch between music scales: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Scale button. A seven-tone scale is the usual (C Major) music scale. To select and switch between...
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.... You can also select a second instrument that correspond to the blue keys in your Creative Prodikeys software. 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. 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 computer keyboard. To start a rhythm. Instrument keys Step 5: Starting and Stopping ...
.... You can also select a second instrument that correspond to the blue keys in your Creative Prodikeys software. 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. 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 computer keyboard. To start a rhythm. Instrument keys Step 5: Starting and Stopping ...
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... a vibrating effect on your song. To accompany your melody, try adding effects and instrumental fill-ins to the red keys and green keys in your Creative Prodikeys software. To add effects and instrumental fill-ins: Press the black keys on your music keyboard that correspond to your computer keyboard while holding down white...
... a vibrating effect on your song. To accompany your melody, try adding effects and instrumental fill-ins to the red keys and green keys in your Creative Prodikeys software. To add effects and instrumental fill-ins: Press the black keys on your music keyboard that correspond to your computer keyboard while holding down white...
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To select the Fun Tunes sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Impress button, and then click the Fun Tunes button. Follow the steps below . Creating Music Mixes with Fun Tunes Step 1: Selecting the Fun .... Just select a music style for your mix and press the keys assigned to drums, 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...
To select the Fun Tunes sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Impress button, and then click the Fun Tunes button. Follow the steps below . Creating Music Mixes with Fun Tunes Step 1: Selecting the Fun .... Just select a music style for your mix and press the keys assigned to drums, 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...
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Click the music style you to the keys in the Creative Prodikeys software (with colored dots Figure 3-10 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-7 To select a music style: 1. Keys with colored dots). There are now ready to mix with. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Mix button. In the dialog box that correspond to choose from. To create a music mix...
Click the music style you to the keys in the Creative Prodikeys software (with colored dots Figure 3-10 Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-7 To select a music style: 1. Keys with colored dots). There are now ready to mix with. In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Mix button. In the dialog box that correspond to choose from. To create a music mix...
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... similar to the figure below to learn how to use this sub-mode. Easy Play button Intelligent Chord button Figure 3-11: Creative Prodikeys software in (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord sub-mode. Playing Music with Intelligent Chords Step 1: Selecting the (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord Sub...-mode In the (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord sub-mode, Creative Prodikeys automatically generates chords for you while you play. To select the (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Easy Play button, and then click the Intelligent Chord button....
... similar to the figure below to learn how to use this sub-mode. Easy Play button Intelligent Chord button Figure 3-11: Creative Prodikeys software in (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord sub-mode. Playing Music with Intelligent Chords Step 1: Selecting the (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord Sub...-mode In the (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord sub-mode, Creative Prodikeys automatically generates chords for you while you play. To select the (Easy Play) Intelligent Chord sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Easy Play button, and then click the Intelligent Chord button....
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... play with your main instrument. To select a music style: Click the Style keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. You can also select a second instrument that ...will play a combination of both chords. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-9 Step 2: Selecting the Type of Intelligent Chord Selecting "Happy" will play the major scale chords, ... Chord: Click the Happy, Sad or Neutral keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard.
... play with your main instrument. To select a music style: Click the Style keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. You can also select a second instrument that ...will play a combination of both chords. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-9 Step 2: Selecting the Type of Intelligent Chord Selecting "Happy" will play the major scale chords, ... Chord: Click the Happy, Sad or Neutral keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard.
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... a matching set of rhythms will be made available. Figure 3-15 Rhythm keys Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-10 To select a rhythm: Click the Rhythm keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. To select a second instrument (or... the selection): Double-click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys quickly twice on your computer keyboard. To select a main instrument: Click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard....
... a matching set of rhythms will be made available. Figure 3-15 Rhythm keys Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-10 To select a rhythm: Click the Rhythm keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. To select a second instrument (or... the selection): Double-click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys quickly twice on your computer keyboard. To select a main instrument: Click the Instrument keys in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard....
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...select the speed for the rhythm. To start the rhythm with an introductory rhythm pattern: Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your computer keyboard. Step 6: Selecting Tempos You can start the rhythm with or without an introductory rhythm... pattern: Click the Start/Stop button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ALT on your computer keyboard. To begin, just start the rhythm without an introductory rhythm pattern. Start/Stop button...
...select the speed for the rhythm. To start the rhythm with an introductory rhythm pattern: Click the Introduction/Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your computer keyboard. Step 6: Selecting Tempos You can start the rhythm with or without an introductory rhythm... pattern: Click the Start/Stop button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ALT on your computer keyboard. To begin, just start the rhythm without an introductory rhythm pattern. Start/Stop button...
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.... You will notice that the rhythm has started, play your melody. To add rhythm fill-ins: Click the Fill In button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your song. Step 10: Stopping the Rhythm Figure 3-18 Fill In button When you have finished playing, you can... the rhythm without an ending rhythm pattern. To stop the rhythm with an ending rhythm pattern: Click the Introduction/ Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ENTER on your computer keyboard. To make it more interesting, try adding rhythm fill-ins to blend with or without an ...
.... You will notice that the rhythm has started, play your melody. To add rhythm fill-ins: Click the Fill In button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press SPACEBAR on your song. Step 10: Stopping the Rhythm Figure 3-18 Fill In button When you have finished playing, you can... the rhythm without an ending rhythm pattern. To stop the rhythm with an ending rhythm pattern: Click the Introduction/ Ending button in the Creative Prodikeys software, or press ENTER on your computer keyboard. To make it more interesting, try adding rhythm fill-ins to blend with or without an ...
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... look similar to F12) on your computer keyboard. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-13 Easy Play button Function Key Chord button Figure 3-20: Creative Prodikeys software in (Easy Play) Function Key Chord sub-mode. Playing Music with Function Key Chords Step 1: Selecting the (Easy Play) Function Key Chord Sub-mode In ... below to learn how to use this sub-mode. Follow the steps below . To select the (Easy Play) Function Key Chord sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Easy Play button, and then click the Function Key Chord button.
... look similar to F12) on your computer keyboard. Using Your Creative Prodikeys 3-13 Easy Play button Function Key Chord button Figure 3-20: Creative Prodikeys software in (Easy Play) Function Key Chord sub-mode. Playing Music with Function Key Chords Step 1: Selecting the (Easy Play) Function Key Chord Sub-mode In ... below to learn how to use this sub-mode. Follow the steps below . To select the (Easy Play) Function Key Chord sub-mode: In the Creative Prodikeys software, click the Easy Play button, and then click the Function Key Chord button.