Novation Xio User Manual

Also see for Xio: Specifications Midi implementation User guide

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Running InstallersThe Xio is class compliant, so no drivers are required for the keyboard to work withPC or Mac. As such, the keyboard can simply be connected over USB for it to work asan audio interface and MIDI controller for your sequencer, without having to run anyInstallers. However, lower latency drivers are available for both PC and Mac if you wishto improve the latency and make the keyboard more stable in some applications.The lower latency drivers can be obtained by running the Installer found on theaccompanying Resources disc. If running the Installer on a PC, make sure that the Xiois not connected to the computer before running the Installer; plug in when instructedto do so during the Installation process.Basic Modes of OperationThe Xio works in two modes, one for Synthesizing and one for MIDI Controlling.In both modes, the keyboard also works as an audio interface/mixer. The two modesare accessed by alternate presses of the PLAY button, with the screen display indicatingwhich mode is currently active by the display of Synth Prog (synthesizer program/patch)for synth mode or Xio Template (MIDI Template) for controlling mode, as follows:The remaining Mode buttons have different purposes, depending on which of the twomodes the Xio is in:Alternate presses of the PLAY button activate Synth and MIDI Controlling modes.Currently in MIDI Controlling mode as shown by XIO Template Name and Number on screenPress and hold totemporarily revert backto saved sound (Compare)Press to save the current synth patch settings;press once to select the number, then press againto rename, then a third time to confirmAlternate presses activatethe Main and Synth GlobalMenus. Use the Page Up/Downbuttons to scroll through thepages of eachAlternate presses activate the twoEdit Menus (Individual and Common).The first Edit mode is for changingthe parameters assigned toindividual controls. The second Editmode (the LED will flash) is forchanging the settings across allcontrols within one TemplatePress to save the current Templatesettings; press once to select thenumber, then press again to rename,then a third time to confirmPress to activate the MainGlobal Menu where the generalkeyboard settings can be editedSYNTHMODEMIDICONTROLLINGMODE

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