User Guide

English ( 3 – 17 )

Manual del usuario

Español ( 18 – 31 )

Manuel d'utilisation
Français ( 32 – 45 )

Guida per l'uso

Italiano ( 46 – 59 )

Benutzerhandbuch
Deutsch ( 60 – 74 )

Appendix
English ( 75 – 79 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

 User Guide (English)
Box Contents
Oxygen 49
USB Cable
Ableton Live Lite
Software Download Card
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual

Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product
registration, visit m-audio.com/oxygen49.

For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.

Setup
Connecting Your Keyboard

Computer*

*not included
Sustain Pedal*

1. Plug the USB cable provided with your Oxygen 49 to a free USB port on your computer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB input on the Oxygen 49.

The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system. If
you intend to use your Oxygen 49 with a USB hub, make sure the USB hub uses an external power supply. Using a
passive USB hub which does not use a power supply may not provide enough power if other devices are connected
to the hub. We do not recommend connecting an audio interface to the same USB hub as the Oxygen 49.

You can also use Oxygen 49 with your iPad Camera Connection Kit to control supported music creation apps. The
iPad Camera Connection Kit is available from the Apple Store.

DirectLink Installations
Rather than assigning parameters one by one, DirectLink automatically maps Oxygen 49’s controls to many of the
most frequently used digital audio workstation (DAW) features and settings. When used with a supported DAW, you
can control the transport, mixing controls (faders and panning) and virtual instrument or signal processing plug-in
parameters. You can also switch between DirectLink and custom MIDI operation on the fly to match your particular
needs.

To enable DirectLink with your Oxygen 49, you may need to install some additional software, including the DirectLink
"personality" for your specific DAW. Visit m-audio.com/directlink for a current list of DAWs that support DirectLink
and to download any necessary profiles.

Getting Started
Connect the Oxygen 49 to your computer and then open your software. In your software’s Preferences, Options, or
Device Set-Up menu, select Oxygen 49.

For further information about configuring your software to receive MIDI data from your Oxygen 49, and using software
instruments with the application, refer to the documentation provided with that product.

3
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Features
Front Panel

1 4
3 5
8 2 11 6
7
9 10

1. LED Screen: The Oxygen 49 features a 3-digit LED display providing visual information regarding current
operation, programing and controller status. 1 2 3 4
2. Function Buttons: The Oxygen 49 features function buttons for programming, access to settings and
advanced features.

DirectLink Operation: In Auto mode, < and > will scroll through the tracks. See your specific DAW's DirectLink
documentation which can be downloaded at m-audio.com/directlink.

Standard Operation: The < and > buttons do not send MIDI. In performance mode they will cycle the currently
selected LCD parameter (Global Channel, Program, or Preset). In Edit Mode, they will cycle through the
currently selected editable control.

3. Faders: These send different types of standard MIDI CC messages or advanced MIDI messages based on the
parameter they are assigned to or the active preset. The fader can be individually assigned to a different MIDI
parameter. For DirectLink operation, please see the DirectLink User Guide available at
m-audio.com/directlink.

4. Knobs: These knobs send different types of standard MIDI CC messages or advanced MIDI messages based
on the parameter they are assigned to or the active preset. Sends different types of standard MIDI CC
messages or advanced MIDI messages based on the assigned parameter or the active preset. Each knob can
be individually assigned to a different MIDI parameter. For DirectLink operation, please see the DirectLink User
Guide available at m-audio.com/directlink.

5. Pads: Press these velocity-sensitive pads to send Note On/Off and velocity data when performing. To change
the pad octave assignment, hold down the Shift and the + or - octave button. These changes affect all eight
pads globally. To transpose from the default pad assignments, hold down the Shift and Select button and press
the + or - octave buttons. To reset the pads to the default factory assignments, hold down the Shift and both
octave buttons. The pads will only send on MIDI channel 10.

6. Transport Buttons: Sends standard MIDI CC, MIDI note, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or other advanced
MIDI messages based on the parameter they are assigned to or the active preset. Each Transport Button can
be individually assigned to a different MIDI parameter.

DirectLink Operation: These buttons map to the Transport Buttons in supported DAW applications to control
playback, record, start/stop, as well as enabling (or disabling) of the loop function.

Standard Operation: These buttons send standard MIDI CC, MIDI note, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or other
advanced MIDI messages based on the parameter they are assigned to, or the active preset. Each button can
be reassigned to control various parameters in your DAW, including the transport controls, by using your
recording application’s MIDI Learn function.

7. Velocity-Sensitive Keyboard: The velocity-sensitive keyboard is not only the primary method of sending Note
On/Off and velocity data when performing, it is also used to access extended programing functions listed along
its upper edge.

8. Octave Buttons: The Octave buttons are used to shift the keyboard’s octave range up or down in one octave
increments, extending the octave range of the pads or keys.

4
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 3 4
5
2 9.
6
Pitch Bend Wheel: This wheel creates expressive changes in performances by raising and lowering pitch.
Rolling the Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an instrument’s pitch whereas rolling it downward will lower the
pitch. The upper and lower pitch bend limit is determined by settings on your hardware or software synthesizer,

7
not by the Pitch Bend wheel on the Oxygen 49 keyboard itself. Typically, this can be either a half note or an
octave up/down. This wheel is spring mounted and will return to the center detent position when released. The
Pitch Bend wheel is an assignable controller capable of sending a variety of MIDI messages other than pitch
bend data.

10. Modulation Wheel: This wheel is used to add expression to performances by changing the intensity of certain
effects. By default, most synthesizers assign this wheel to control vibrato (change in intonation) or tremolo
(change in volume) although it is usually possible to reassign the function of this wheel through the instrument’s
control panel. Rolling the Modulation Wheel upward will increase the modulation effect, while rolling downward
will reduce the effect. The Modulation Wheel is an assignable controller capable of sending a variety of MIDI
messages other than Modulation data.

11. Control Buttons: These mapable buttons can be assigned to send Note, CC, and other MIDI messages. For
DirectLink operation, please see the DirectLink User Guide Available at m-audio.com/directlink.

Rear Panel
1. USB Port: The USB 2.0 port (backward-compatible with USB 1.1)
delivers power to the keyboard and transmits MIDI data when
connected to a computer.
1 2 3 4
2. Sustain Pedal Input: This input accepts a momentary-contact foot
pedal (not included). When pressed, this pedal will sustain the
sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressing
down on the keys. The sustain pedal input can be assigned to send Note, CC, and other MIDI messages.
NOTE: The polarity of the sustain pedal is determined by the keyboard upon startup. When an Oxygen 49
keyboard is powering up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the "up" (Off) position. It is important that the
sustain pedal is not pressed during startup, otherwise the pedal will reverse its operation, and notes will sustain
when the pedal is not pressed.

3. On/Off Switch: Use this switch to power the device on or off. When this switch is set to the “on” position,
Oxygen 49 is powered through the USB connection to your computer.

4. Kensington Lock Connector: This connector is compatible with standard laptop-style Kensington security
cables for theft protection.

Advanced Keyboard Functions

Edit Button: The Edit button is used to access the advanced Oxygen 49 functions located on the keybed. Pressing
the Edit button switches your keyboard into Edit Mode. You can use the keys to select various advanced functions
and enter data.

To change the functionality of a fader, button, knob, etc.:

1. Press the Edit button.
2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Move or press the control corresponding to the control you would like to change or using the keys, enter the
numerical value of the control number.
4. Press the corresponding key of the parameter you would like to change (Ctrl Asgn, Data 1, Data 2, etc.)
5. Use the numeric keys to enter the value of the parameter.

Snapshot: Press the Shift button and the Auto button simultaneously to engage the Snapshot function. The
Snapshot function sends out the assigned MIDI Message and current value of all controls on the MIDI channel that a
control is set to. This feature lets you record current settings of the controls into your sequencer.

DirectLink Mode: Press the Auto button to go into DirectLink Mode. Knobs, buttons, “<” and “>”, and faders will
send pre-programmed automapped messages. None of these parameters can be edited while in DirectLink Mode.
For some DAWs and programs, you may need to download DirectLink profiles from m-audio.com/directlink.

Control Assign, Data 1, Data 2, Data 3: The Control Assign function (Ctrl Asgn) assigns a MIDI continuous control
number (MIDI CC) or other MIDI parameter to the selected knob, button, fader, wheel, or to the sustain pedal. The
Data 1, Data 2, and Data 3 keys define various related aspects of the parameter or function assigned to a control.

5
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Channel Assign: The Channel Assign function (Chan Asgn) assigns a knob, fader, button, wheel, or the sustain
pedal to a specific MIDI channel.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a control as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Channel Assign key. The LED display will show the currently assigned MIDI channel for the active
control (for example, "c.0.2.").
5. Enter the new MIDI channel number using the number keys.
6. Press the Enter key.

When assigned to channel "0", the control (knob, fader, button, wheel, or sustain pedal) will transmit on the Global
MIDI Channel. See the next section, "Global Channel" for more information.

NOTE: When a control is assigned to send SysEx messages, the displayed number represents the SysEx Device ID
instead of the MIDI transmit channel number.

Global Channel: The Global Channel function (Global Chan) sets the default MIDI channel for the keyboard and all
MIDI controls, except for those that have a specific MIDI channel assigned to them.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Global Channel key. The LED display will show the current Global channel. For example, if channel 1
is the current Global channel, it will appear as "c.0.1".
3. Enter the new channel number using the number keys.
4. Press the Enter key.

The Global Channel can also be changed by using the following method:

1. Press the Select button until the lower edge of the LED displays a red dot above "Global".
2. Scroll through the MIDI channels using the "<" or ">" buttons to select the new channel number.

Program: This function sends Program Change MIDI messages on the Global Channel and can be used to select
different sound presets contained within your virtual instrument or sound module.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Program key. The LED display will show the last sent program number (for example, ".0.1.").
3. Enter the Program number.
4. Press the Enter key to send the program change message.

Program Change messages can also be sent using the following method:

1. Press the Select button until the lower edge of the LED shows a red dot above "PGM".
2. Scroll through the Program numbers using the "<" or ">" buttons.

Bank LSB: The Bank LSB function sends bank change messages on the Global MIDI channel. These messages are
used to access additional banks of sound presets on virtual instruments or sound modules (if additional banks are
available). Refer to the documentation for the virtual instrument or synthesizer to confirm it will respond to these
messages.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Bank LSB key. The LED display will show the last sent Bank LSB number (for example, ".0.1.").
3. Enter the new Bank LSB number using the number keys.
4. Press the Enter key.

NOTE: Bank LSB messages will not have any effect until they are followed by a Program Change message.

Bank MSB: The Bank MSB function sends bank change messages on the Global MIDI channel. These messages
are used to access additional banks of sound presets on virtual instruments or sound modules (if additional banks are
available). Refer to the documentation for the virtual instrument or synthesizer to confirm it will respond to these
messages.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Bank MSB key. The LED display will show the last sent Bank MSB number (for example, ".0.1.").
3. Enter the new Bank MSB number using the number keys.
4. Press the Enter key.

NOTE: Bank MSB messages will not have any effect until they are followed by a Program Change message.

Panic: Press the Edit button followed by the Panic key to send an "All Notes Off" message on all 16 MIDI channels.
This stops any stuck notes that continue to play even after their keys have been released.

6
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Velocity Curve: The Velocity Curve Select key (Vel Curve) is used to change the touch sensitivity of the keyboard or
pads. This setting lets you decide how the force with which you hit a key affects the volume at which a note plays.

Oxygen 49 keyboards provide 7 different sensitivity options:

1: C1 generates lower velocity values for the same force. This setting is useful for playing more quietly, even if you
tend to strike the keys harder.
2: C2 is the default setting, and is designed to be useful for most players with an "average" touch (people who play
with an average amount of force).
3: C3 generates higher velocity values for the same force. This setting is useful for playing more loudly, even if you
tend to strike the keys with less force.
4: C4 generates an equal velocity value for a given amount of force, resulting in a linear (or neutral) keyboard
response.
5: F1 is a setting that effectively disables sensitivity, meaning the keyboard will generate a fixed velocity value of 64
(on a scale of 0-127) regardless of how hard or soft the keys are struck.
6: F2 is a setting that effectively disables sensitivity, meaning the keyboard will generate a fixed velocity value of 100
(on a scale of 0-127) regardless of how hard or soft the keys are struck.
7: F3 is a setting that effectively disables sensitivity, meaning the keyboard will generate a fixed velocity value of 127
(on a scale of 0-127) regardless of how hard or soft the keys are struck.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Velocity Curve (Vel Curve) key (press Velocity Curve key twice to edit pad velocity settings). The LED
display will show the current velocity curve (for example, ".C.0.2").
3. Type the Velocity Curve number (1 through 7) using the number keys.
4. Press the Enter key.

- or –

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Velocity Curve (Vel Curve) key (press Velocity Curve key twice to edit pad velocity settings). The LED
display will show the current velocity curve (for example, ".C.0.2").
3. Use the "<" or ">" buttons to scroll through the Velocity Curves (C1 through F3).
4. Press the Enter key.

Drawbar Mode: This parameter switches all 9 faders to Drawbar Mode. In this mode, the operation of the faders is
reversed, so that the maximum value (127) is at the bottom and the minimum value (0) is at the top. This feature is
intended for use with Organ presets that utilize drawbars.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Drawbar key. The LED screen will momentarily display "On". Drawbar Mode becomes active
immediately and Edit mode exits automatically. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to disable Drawbar Mode. The LED screen
will momentarily display "OFF".

Memory Dump: The SysEx Memory Dump function (Mem Dump) will send the contents of all 10 Preset memory
locations for storage in a DAW application. Please refer to the documentation provided with your DAW software for
information on how to record SysEx MIDI data.

1. Prepare a MIDI track within your DAW software to record from your Oxygen 49 keyboard.
2. Press the Edit button on your Oxygen 49 keyboard.
3. Start the MIDI recording in your DAW software.
4. Press the Memory Dump key on your Oxygen 49 keyboard. The SysEx memory dump will begin immediately
and the LED screen will display "SYS" to indicate that data is being sent. The SysEx file will appear as a new
MIDI recording in your DAW software.

Restoring a Memory Dump:

IMPORTANT: Restoring a saved Memory Dump will permanently overwrite all current presets on your Oxygen 49
keyboard. Restored settings will not become active until a new preset is loaded on your Oxygen 49 keyboard, or the
device has been powered off and on.

Play back a MIDI track that contains a previously recorded Oxygen 49 SysEx Memory Dump. The SysEx data is sent
back to the Oxygen 49 keyboard. The Oxygen 49 LED screen will display "SYS" while receiving the SysEx data.

7
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Device ID: The Device ID function (DEV ID) allows the assignment of a unique SysEx Device ID to differentiate
between multiple MIDI devices of the same model, when sending or receiving SysEx data.

The default setting of 127 lets the keyboard respond to all incoming SysEx messages compatible with the same type
of Oxygen 49 keyboard controllers. However, if the Device ID is changed to any other value, the keyboard will only
respond to SysEx messages that contain the same Device ID number. This is useful in situations where multiple
Oxygen 49 controller keyboards are connected to the same DAW software and SysEx information needs to be sent to
a specific keyboard controller with a unique Device ID number.

1. Press Edit.
2. Press the Device ID key. The LED screen will show the current Device ID (for example, "1.2.7.").
3. Enter the new Device ID number using the number keys.
4. Press the Enter key.

NOTE: If the Device ID number of an Oxygen 49 keyboard is changed after a Memory Dump was recorded into a
DAW application, any attempts to restore it will be ignored because the numbers do not match. If you do not
remember the Device ID number used when the Memory Dump was recorded, set your Oxygen 49 keyboard to
Device ID 127 to ensure all Memory Dumps will be recognized.

Store: The Store function saves control assignment settings to one of 10 memory locations.

IMPORTANT: Storing new assignment settings will overwrite the contents of the selected memory location.

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Store key. The LED screen will show the number of the last selected memory location (for example,
P.0.1).
3. Enter the number of the memory location you want to store the new settings to by using the number keys or the
“<” or “>” buttons.
4. Press the Enter key to save the changes and overwrite the previous settings of the memory location.

NOTE: The Oxygen 49 factory presets can be restored by holding down the "-" and "+" buttons during power up. This
will permanently erase all customized user settings.

Number Keys: This section of the keyboard is used to type in numerical parameter values while in Edit mode.

Enter Key: The Enter key confirms changes made and exits Edit mode.

NOTE: The Panic, Drawbar and Memory Dump functions take immediate effect when the corresponding key is
pressed. Edit mode will exit automatically.

8
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Advanced Programming Functions
The MIDI CC (continuous controller) numbers from 0 to 127 are part of the General MIDI specification, and are
typically used for real-time control of parameters in MIDI compatible music equipment. For example, an Oxygen 49
knob may be assigned to MIDI CC number 10, which controls the Pan setting of a connected synthesizer or DAW
software track. Many of the controls on Oxygen 49 keyboards are fully programmable, and can be assigned to any of
these standard MIDI CCs. However, to simplify assignment of other, more complex MIDI message types (for
example, SysEx or RPN/NRPN), M-Audio has appended such additional MIDI message types to the end of the MIDI
CC number list, extending its range beyond 127.

These additional messages can be assigned to Oxygen 49 controls, just as if they were standard MIDI CCs, but using
numbers in the range from 128 to 255. Generally, this is achieved by selecting the control for editing and assigning a
3-digit number.

This section provides examples of the typical control assignment procedure for knobs, faders, buttons, wheels, and
the sustain pedal. Assigning MIDI messages that are not explicitly mentioned in this section is done by using the
same basic principle as given in the examples.

NOTE: Your Oxygen 49 keyboard never transmits values outside the range specified by the MIDI protocol (0-127).
The controller numbers from 128-255 are only used internally by your Oxygen 49 keyboard. This simplifies
configuration of the knobs, buttons and faders when assigning advanced MIDI messages, and allows additional
configuration options for the controls (for example, setting the Trigger or Toggle operation of a button).

Setting Trigger Values for the Buttons or the Sustain Pedal

When standard MIDI CC numbers are assigned to buttons or the Sustain pedal, they will trigger between two values.
The sustain pedal is already configured to send trigger values by default, ensuring it activates the sustain effect when
pressed and deactivates it when the pedal is released. Buttons can also be configured to operate this way, which
requires three values to be specified.

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign (example) MIDI CC number 10 (Pan)

Data 2 (example) Release 0 (minimum)

Data 3 (example) Press 127 (maximum)

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a button as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Type 10 using the number keys. This assigns MIDI CC number 10 (Pan) to the button.
6. Press the Data 2 key.
7. Type 0 using the number keys to assign the "release" (minimum) value.
8. Press the Data 3 key.
9. Type 127 using the number keys to assign the "pressed" (maximum) value.
10. Press the Enter key.

TIP: It can be useful to transmit two other specific values instead of sending minimum (zero) and maximum (127)
values as in the above example. When assigning a button to control Pan (MIDI CC 10), you can, for example,
configure Data 2 to send Value 38, and Data 3 to send Value 93, effectively causing pan to switch between the
approximate "ten o’clock" and "two o’clock" positions when pressing the button, and releasing the button.

9
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Setting Toggle Values (Min/Max) for Buttons or the Sustain Pedal
It is possible to set a Toggle Value for a button or the sustain pedal, causing it to send one value when first pressed
and another value when pressed again. This means that one value is sent the first time it is pressed, and another
value is sent the next time it is pressed. When configuring a button or the sustain pedal to operate in Toggle Mode,
the following four values need to be specified:

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign Toggle On/Off operation 146

Data 1 (example) MIDI CC number 10 (Pan)

Data 2 (example) Second press 0 (minimum)

Data 3 (example) First press 127 (maximum)

Note: When working with proprietary M-Audio parameters from the 128-255 range, the Control Assign setting is used
to configure a button or the sustain pedal for this special mode of operation. This means that certain values that are
usually specified through the Control Assign setting must instead be specified via the "Data 1" parameter (such as the
standard MIDI CC parameter in the example below).

The following example will configure a button to "hard pan" the sound to the right speaker when it is pressed for the
first time, and "hard pan" to the left speaker when it is pressed for the second time. This involves configuring the
button to operate as a toggle, while controlling the Pan parameter (MIDI CC 10):

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a button as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Type 146 using the number keys. This configures the button to operate as a toggle.
6. Press the Data 1 key.
7. Type 10 using the number keys. This specifies which parameter the button will toggle “on and off”. In this
example, MIDI CC 10 (Pan).
8. Press the Data 2 key.
9. Type 0 using the number keys. This sets the second button press value to zero. In other words, sound will be
panned "hard left" when the button is pressed a second time.
10. Press the Data 3 key.
11. Type 127 using the number keys. This sets the first button press value to the maximum value, so that the sound
is panned “hard right” when the button is pressed the first time.
12. Press the Enter key.

TIP: It can be useful to transmit two other specific values instead of sending minimum (zero) and maximum (127)
values as in the above example. When assigning a button to control Pan (MIDI CC 10), you can, for example,
configure Data 2 to send value 38, and Data 3 to send value 93, effectively causing pan to switch between the
approximate "ten o’clock" and "two o’clock" positions when pressing the button the first time, and pressing the button
the second time.

10
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Assigning MMC Control to Buttons
The transport functions of some hardware recording devices and DAW applications can be remotely operated via
MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands. MMC is a specialized transport control protocol and requires a somewhat
different configuration method. The following values need to be specified:

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign MMC control 149

Channel Assign (example) Device ID 127

Data 2 (example) MMC function 2 (Play)

The following example will configure a button to send the MMC

command "Play". Select an assignable button as described earlier in Number MMC Command
this guide.

1. Press the Edit button. 01 Stop

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a button as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
02 Play
5. Type 149 using the number keys. This sets the button to send
MMC (MIDI Machine Control).
6. Press the Channel Assign (Chan Asgn) key.
7. Enter 127 (Poly On) using the number keys. This ensures all 03 Deferred Play
receiving devices will respond to the MMC messages.
8. Press the Data 2 key.
9. Enter a number from the chart on the side to select the MMC 04 Fast Forward
command for the button. This determines which transport
function will be controlled by this button. For example, enter 2
for the Play command. 05 Rewind
10. Press the Enter key.

06 Record Strobe

07 Record Exit

08 Record Pause

09 Pause

09 Eject

10 Chase

11 Command Error Reset

12 MMC Reset

11
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Assigning a Note to a Button
It is possible to configure a Button to send a Note On message when it is held down, and a Note Off message when it
is released. This requires four values to be specified (values given are examples):

The following example configures a button to play MIDI note E4 while it is being held down and stop the note when
the button is released.

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign Trigger Note On/Off 147

Data 1 (example) Note pitch 64

Data 2 (example) Note-Off velocity 0

Data 3 (example) Note-On velocity 100

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a button as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Enter 147 using the number keys. This sets the button to trigger MIDI Notes.
6. Press the Data 1 key (Pitch/Note parameter).
7. Enter 64 using the number keys. This sets the button to play MIDI note 64.
8. Press the Data 2 key (Velocity Off).
9. Enter 0 using the number keys. This sets the button to transmit a Note Off message with a release velocity value
of 0.
10. Press the Data 3 key (Velocity On).
11. Enter 100 using the number keys. This sets the button to transmit a Note On message with a velocity of 100
when pressed.
12. Press the Enter key.

NOTE: It is also possible to configure a button to send a Note On message when it is pressed and a Note Off
message when it is pressed a second time. To do this, follow the above configuration steps, but enter 148 for the
"Control Assign" parameter.

12
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Setting Buttons and Sustain Pedal to Send Combined Program Change, Bank LSB and
Bank MSB Messages
The assignable buttons and the sustain pedal can be configured to send a multi-part message, consisting of a
Program Change, Bank LSB and Bank MSB message when pressed. This is useful for specific preset/sound
selection from a specific bank of a connected synthesizer or virtual instrument. This requires four values to be
specified (values given are examples):

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign Program/Bank Preset select 145

Data 1 (example) Program Change Number 42

Data 2 (example) Bank LSB number 8

Data 3 (example) Bank MSB number 32

The following example configures a button to send a total of 3 MIDI messages each time the button is pressed (Bank
LSB, Bank MSB and Program Change), allowing you to recall any sound in any bank of a connected software or
hardware synthesizer that supports this:

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select the Control as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Enter 145 using the number keys. This sets the button or the pedal to send a combined Bank Select/Program
Change message.
6. Press the Data 1 key.
7. Enter the Program Change number, for example, 42.
8. Press the Data 2 key.
9. Enter the Bank LSB number, for example, 8.
10. Press the Data 3 key.
11. Enter the Bank MSB number, for example, 32.
12. Press the Enter key.

Programming a Button or Sustain Pedal to Increment/Decrement a MIDI CC Value

It is possible to configure a button to increase or decrease a value each time it is pressed. This is useful if you want to
step through values one by one each time a button is pressed. To configure a button to increment a MIDI CC
between a minimum and maximum value, assign the button to number 154. The minimum and maximum values are
set using the Data 2 and Data 3 parameters respectively. This requires four values to be specified (values given are
examples):

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign Increment MIDI CC 154

Data 1 (example) MIDI CC number 72 (Release Time)

Data 2 (example) Low limit 0

Data 3 (example) High limit 127

13
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 The following example configures a button to increment the release time of the currently active MIDI instrument sound
preset every time the button is pressed (you may have to push the button several times while playing notes to hear a
difference).

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select the Control as described earlier in this guide (button or pedal).
4. Press the Control Assign (Control Asgn) key.
5. Enter 154 using the number keys. This sets the button or the pedal to increment the MIDI CC value.
6. Press the Data 1 key.
7. Enter 72 using the number keys. This specifies the MIDI CC for which values will be incremented.
8. Press the Data 2 key.
9. Enter 0 using the number keys. This specifies the minimum value.
10. Press the Data 3 key.
11. Enter 127 using the number keys. This specifies the maximum value.
12. Press the Enter key.

To configure a button to decrement (decrease) a MIDI CC value, assign the button to number 153. The minimum and
maximum value (range) for each button is set using the Data 2 and Data 3 parameters respectively.

NOTE: Each button will only increment or decrement its own parameter value and this value is independent of any
other button. In other words, assigning one button to increment a parameter and another button to decrement the
same parameter will cause the first button to send values such as 1, 2, 3, etc., each time the button is pressed.
Pressing the second button will send values such as 127, 126, 125 (as opposed to starting to decrement where the
first button left off; for example, 2, 1, 0).

Programming a Button or Sustain Pedal to Increment/Decrement a Program Change

It is possible to configure a button or the sustain pedal to send an Increment (increase) or Decrement (decrease)
Program Change message each time it is pressed. To configure a button to increment a Program Change between a
minimum and maximum value, assign the button to number 156. The minimum and maximum values are set using
the Data 2 and Data 3 parameters respectively. This requires three values to be specified (values given are
examples):

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign Program Increment 156

Data 2 (example) Program Number (minimum) 0

Data 3 (example) Program Number (maximum) 127

The following example configures a button to increment through the sound presets on a connected software or
hardware synthesizer:

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select the Control as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Enter 156 using the number keys. This configures the button or sustain pedal to increment the Program number.
6. Press the Data 2 key.
7. Enter 0 using the number keys. This specifies the lowest Program number.
8. Press the Data 3 key.
9. Enter 127 using the number keys. This specifies the highest Program number.
10. Press the Enter key.

To configure a button or the sustain pedal to decrement a Program Change between a maximum and minimum value,
assign the button to number 155. The minimum and maximum values are set using the Data 2 and Data 3
parameters respectively.

NOTE: Each button or the sustain pedal will only increment or decrement its own parameter value and this value is
independent of any other button. In other words, assigning one button to increment through sound presets and
another button to decrement through sound presets will cause the first button to recall programs 1, 2, 3, etc., each
time the button is pressed. Pressing the second button will recall programs such as 127, 126, 125 (as opposed to
starting to decrement where the first button left off for example, 2, 1, 0).

14
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Reversing the Operation of Knobs, Wheels, or Faders
Most MIDI parameters assignable to knobs, wheels, or faders can be configured so that the control’s operation is
reversed. Once a control is assigned to a MIDI parameter, by default the Data 2 parameter defines the minimum
value (for example, 0) while the Data 3 parameter defines the maximum value to be transmitted (for example, 127).

Reversing the operation of knobs, wheels, or faders is achieved by entering a higher value for the Data 2 parameter
(usually minimum) and a lower value for the Data 3 parameter (usually maximum). This is useful when a single Fader
needs to be configured to work as a drawbar when controlling with an organ-based virtual instrument, or if a knob
needs to be configured in reverse when controlling a particular parameter. This requires two values to be specified
(values given are examples):

Key Parameter Value

Data 2 (example) Minimum value 127

Data 3 (example) Maximum value 0

The following example configures a Knob, Wheel, or Fader to reverse its operation:

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a knob, wheel, or fader as detailed earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Data 2 key.
5. Enter 127 using the number keys. This configures the control to reach its maximum value when it is all the way
down.
6. Press the Data 3 key.
7. Enter 0 using the number keys. This configures the control to reach its minimum value when it is all the way up.
8. Press the Enter Key.

The knob, wheel, or fader now operates reversed. What was originally the maximum position is now the minimum
position, and vice versa.

Limiting the Range of a Knob, Wheel, or Fader

The MIDI protocol allows for a maximum range of transmitted values between 0 and 127. The effective range of
values transmitted by knobs, wheels, and faders can be limited by entering values other than 0 and 127 (default) for
the Data 2 and Data 3 parameters. For example, with the Data 2 parameter set to 38 and Data 3 set to 93, if a knob is
set fully counter-clockwise, the lowest value it transmits is 38. If the knob is turned fully clockwise, the highest value it
transmits is 93. This can be useful in a variety of scenarios, for example, to keep a knob within the "sweet spot" of a
synthesizer parameter (for example, filter cutoff), or to quickly recall a specific minimum or maximum volume setting
for a track.

The following example configures a knob, wheel, or fader to operate within a limited range (38 to 93):

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign (example) MIDI CC number 07 (Volume)

Data 2 (example) Minimum value 38

Data 3 (example) Maximum value 93

15
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 1. Press the Edit button.
2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a control as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Type 7 using the number keys. This assigns MIDI CC number 7 (Volume) to the wheel, knob or fader.
6. Press the Data 2 key.
7. Type 38 using the number keys.
8. Press the Data 3 key.
9. Type 93 using the number keys.
10. Press the Enter key.

NOTE: The operation of knobs, wheels, and faders can be reversed, even if the range of operation is limited. This is
achieved by entering a higher value for the Data 2 parameter and a lower value for the Data 3 parameter.

Assigning RPN/NRPN Messages to a Knob, Fader, Button, Wheel, or Pedal

Oxygen 49 allows transmission of all three necessary MIDI CC messages for RPNs and NRPNs by simply moving a
knob or fader or wheel or by pressing a button or the sustain pedal.

• The Control Assign setting allows assignment for control of the RPN Coarse (132) and RPN Fine (133), as well
as NRPN Coarse (134) and NRPN Fine (135) parameters.
• The Data 1 setting lets you specify which MIDI CC number is sent to alter values (usually: Coarse=CC 6;
Fine=CC 38).
• The Data 2 setting defines what value is sent for LSB (RPN: CC 100, NRPN: CC 98) while the Data 3 setting
defines which value is sent for MSB (RPN: CC 101, NRPN: CC 99). Together, the LSB and MSB values specify
the RPN/NRPN parameter to be edited.
• Assigning a knob, wheel, or fader to control an RPN/NRPN on a connected hardware or software device requires
four values to be specified.
• Assigning a button or the sustain pedal to control an RPN/NRPN on a connected hardware or software device
requires three values to be specified.

The following example assigns a manufacturer specific NRPN coarse (134) message to a control on your Oxygen 49
keyboard:

Key Parameter Value

Control Assign NRPN Coarse 134

Data 1 (example) CC for Value Change 6

Data 2 (example) CC 98 / LSB 51

Data 3 (example) CC 99 / MSB 3

1. Press the Edit button.

2. Press the Select button or Control Select (Ctrl Sel) key.
3. Select a knob, fader, wheel, button or the sustain pedal as described earlier in this guide.
4. Press the Control Assign (Ctrl Asgn) key.
5. Enter 134 (NRPN Coarse) using the number keys.
6. Press the Data 1 key.
7. Enter 6 using the number keys (or the MIDI CC).
8. Press the Data 2 key.
9. Enter the value to be transmitted via MIDI CC 98 (LSB) using the number keys.
10. Press the Data 3 key.
11. Enter the value to be transmitted via MIDI CC 99 (MSB) using the number keys.
12. Press the Enter key.

16
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Restoring the Factory Settings
Factory default settings can be restored by holding down the - and + buttons during power-up. At this point all
previously saved data will be erased.

17
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Funktionen
Vorderseite

1 4
3 5
8 2 11 6
7
9 10

1. LED-Bildschirm: Oxygen 49 verfügt über eine 3-stellige LED-Anzeige, um visuelle Informationen zum
aktuellen Betrieb, zur Programmierung und zum Controller-Status zu liefern.
1 2 3 4
2. Funktionstasten: Oxygen 49 ist mit Funktionstasten für die Programmierung, den Zugang zu den
Einstellungen und erweiterten Funktionen ausgestattet.

Betrieb mit DirectLink: Im Auto-Modus scrollt <und> durch die Tracks. Lesen Sie die DirectLink-
Dokumentation Ihrer jeweiligen DAW, die von m-audio.com/directlink heruntergeladen werden kann.

Standardbetrieb: Die Tasten <und> senden kein MIDI. Im Performance-Modus blättern Sie so durch die
aktuell ausgewählten LCD-Parameter (Global Channel, Programm oder Preset). Im Bearbeitungs-Modus
blättern Sie so durch das aktuell ausgewählte, editierbare Steuerelement.

3. Fader: Je nach gewünschtem Parameter können diese Fader für verschiedene Typen von Standard-MIDI-CCs
oder erweiterten MIDI-Befehlen programmiert werden; sie können ebenso zur Steuerung des aktuellen Presets
verwendet werden. Der Fader kann individuell einem anderen MIDI-Parameter zugewiesen werden. Für den
DirectLink-Betrieb lesen Sie bitte die DirectLink-Bedienungsanleitung auf m-audio.com/directlink.

4. Drehregler: Sendet verschiedene Arten von Standard-MIDI-CC-Nachrichten oder erweiterten MIDI-

Nachrichten je nach zugeordnetem Parameter oder aktivem Preset. Jeder Regler kann individuell einem
anderen MIDI-Parameter zugewiesen werden. Für den DirectLink-Betrieb lesen Sie bitte die DirectLink-
Bedienungsanleitung auf m-audio.com/directlink.

5. Pads: Drücken Sie diese anschlagdynamischen Pads, um während Ihrer Performance Note Ein/Aus-
Nachrichten und Daten zur Anschlagsgeschwindigkeit zu senden. Um die Oktavenzuordnung eines Pads zu
ändern, halten Sie die Umschalt-Taste und die Oktaventaste + oder - gedrückt. Diese Änderungen wirken sich
global auf alle acht Pads aus. Um die standardmäßigen Pad-Zuweisungen zu transponieren, halten Sie die
Umschalt- und Auswahltaste gedrückt und drücken die Oktaventasten + oder -. Um die Pads auf die
Werkszuordnungen zurückzusetzen, halten Sie die Umschalttaste und die beiden Oktaventasten gedrückt. Die
Pads senden nur am MIDI-Kanal 10.

6. Transport-Buttons: Je nach gewünschtem Parameter können die Transport-Buttons für verschiedene Typen
von Standard-MIDI-CCs, MIDI-Noten, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) oder erweiterten MIDI-Befehlen
programmiert werden; sie können ebenso zur Steuerung des aktuellen Presets verwendet werden. Jede
Transport-Taste kann individuell einem anderen MIDI-Parameter zugewiesen werden.

Betrieb mit DirectLink: Diese Buttons werden automatisch den Transport-Buttons Ihrer Audio-Anwendung
zugewiesen und steuern Wiedergabe, Aufnahme, Start bzw. Stopp, und aktivieren bzw. Deaktivieren die
Loop-Funktion.

Standardbetrieb: Je nach gewünschtem Parameter können die Transport-Buttons für verschiedene Typen von
Standard-MIDI-CCs, MIDI-Noten, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) oder erweiterten MIDI-Befehlen programmiert
werden; sie können ebenso zur Steuerung des aktuellen Presets verwendet werden. Dabei kann jeder Button
für die Steuerung mehrerer Parameter der Audio-Anwendung (einschließlich Transport- Funktionen) in
Anspruch genommen werden.

7. Anschlagdynamische Tastatur: Über die anschlagdynamische Tastatur haben Sie die Möglichkeit, während
des Spiels bequem Note On/Off und Velocity-Befehle zu senden; Sie können aber auch auf die an der oberen
Leiste aufgeführten Programmfunktionen zugreifen.

61
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Appendix (English)
Preset List
1. Twist 6. Transfuser
2. Xpand 2 7. General MIDI
3. Velvet 8. General MIDI
4. Loom 9. General MIDI
5. Vacuum 10. General MIDI

Wheel, Fader, and Knob User Assignments

00 Bank Select 50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB 99 Non-Registered
Parameter Number (NRPN)
- MSB
01 Modulation 51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB 100 Registered Parameter
Number (RPN) - LSB
02 Breath Control 52 Controller 52 101 Registered Parameter
Number (RPN) - MSB
03 Controller 3 53 Controller 53 102 Controller 102
04 Foot Control 54 Controller 54 103 Controller 103
05 Portamento Time 55 Controller 55 104 Controller 104
06 Data Entry MSB 56 Controller 56 105 Controller 105
07 Channel Volume 57 Controller 57 106 Controller 106
08 Balance 58 Controller 58 107 Controller 107
09 Controller 9 59 Controller 59 108 Controller 108
10 Pan 60 Controller 60 109 Controller 109
11 Expression 61 Controller 61 110 Controller 110
12 Effects Controller 1 62 Controller 62 111 Controller 111
13 Effects Controller 2 63 Controller 63 112 Controller 112
14 Controller 14 64 Sustain Pedal 113 Controller 113
15 Controller 15 65 Portamento 114 Controller 114
16 Gen Purpose 1 66 Sostenuto 115 Controller 115
17 Gen Purpose 2 67 Soft Pedal 116 Controller 116
18 Gen Purpose 3 68 Legato Pedal 117 Controller 117
19 Gen Purpose 4 69 Hold 2 118 Controller 118
20 Controller 20 70 Sound Variation 119 Controller 119
21 Controller 21 71 Resonance Channel Mode Messages:
22 Controller 22 72 Release Time 120 All Sound Off
23 Controller 23 73 Attack Time 121 Reset All Controllers
24 Controller 24 74 Cut-off Frequency 122 Local Control On/Off
25 Controller 25 75 Controller 75 123 All Notes Off
26 Controller 26 76 Controller 76 124 Omni Mode Off (+ all
notes off)
27 Controller 27 77 Controller 77 125 Omni Mode On (+ all
notes off)
28 Controller 28 78 Controller 78 126 Mono Mode On (+ poly
off, + all notes off)
29 Controller 29 79 Controller 79 127 Poly Mode On (+ mono
off, + all notes off)
30 Controller 30 80 Gen Purpose 5 Extra RPN Messages:
31 Controller 31 81 Gen Purpose 6 128 Pitch Bend Sensitivity
32 Bank Select LSB 81 Gen Purpose 6 129 Fine Tune
33 Modulation LSB 82 Gen Purpose 7 130 Coarse Tune

75
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Wheel, Fader, and Knob User Assignments (continued)
34 Breath Control LSB 83 Gen Purpose 8 131 Channel Pressure
35 Controller 35 84 Portamento Control 132 RPN Coarse
36 Foot Control LSB 85 Controller 85 133 RPN Fine
37 Porta Time LSB 86 Controller 86 134 NRPN Coarse
38 Data Entry LSB 87 Controller 87 135 NRPN Fine
39 Channel Volume LSB 88 High Resolution Velocity 136 Master Volume
Prefix
40 Balance LSB 89 Controller 89 137 Master Pan
41 Controller 41 90 Controller 90 138 Coarse Tune
42 Pan LSB 91 Effects 1 Depth 139 Fine Tune
43 Expression LSB 92 Effects 2 Depth 140 Chorus Mod Rate
44 Controller 44 93 Effects 3 Depth 141 Chorus Mod Depth
45 Controller 45 94 Effects 4 Depth 142 Feedback
46 Controller 46 95 Effects 5 Depth 143 Send to Reverb
47 Controller 47 96 Data Increment 144 Pitch Bend
48 Gen Purpose 1 LSB 97 Data Decrement
49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB 98 Non-Registered
Parameter Number (NRPN) -
LSB

76
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Buttons and Footswitch User Assignments
00 Bank Select 54 Controller 54 107 Controller 107
01 Modulation 55 Controller 55 108 Controller 108
02 Breath Control 56 Controller 56 109 Controller 109
03 Controller 3 57 Controller 57 110 Controller 110
04 Foot Control 58 Controller 58 111 Controller 111
05 Portamento Time 59 Controller 59 112 Controller 112
06 Data Entry MSB 60 Controller 60 113 Controller 113
07 Channel Volume 61 Controller 61 114 Controller 114
08 Balance 62 Controller 62 115 Controller 115
09 Controller 9 63 Controller 63 116 Controller 116
10 Pan 64 Sustain Pedal 117 Controller 117
11 Expression 65 Portamento 118 Controller 118
12 Effects Controller 1 66 Sostenuto 119 Controller 119
13 Effects Controller 2 67 Soft Pedal Channel Mode
Messages:
14 Controller 14 68 Legato Pedal 120 All Sound Off
15 Controller 15 69 Hold 2 121 Reset All
Controllers
16 Gen Purpose 1 70 Sound Variation 122 Local Control
On/Off
17 Gen Purpose 2 71 Resonance 123 All Notes Off
18 Gen Purpose 3 72 Release Time 124 Omni Mode Off (+
all notes off)
19 Gen Purpose 4 73 Attack Time 125 Omni Mode On (+
all notes off)
20 Controller 20 74 Cut-off Frequency 126 Mono Mode On (+
poly off, + all notes off)
21 Controller 21 75 Controller 75 127 Poly Mode On (+
mono off, + all notes off)
22 Controller 22 76 Controller 76 Extra RPN Messages:
23 Controller 23 77 Controller 77 128 Pitch Bend
Sensitivity
24 Controller 24 78 Controller 78 129 Fine Tune
25 Controller 25 79 Controller 79 130 Coarse Tune
26 Controller 26 80 Gen Purpose 5 131 Channel Pressure
27 Controller 27 81 Gen Purpose 6 132 RPN Coarse
28 Controller 28 81 Gen Purpose 6 133 RPN Fine
29 Controller 29 82 Gen Purpose 7 134 NRPN Coarse
30 Controller 30 83 Gen Purpose 8 135 NRPN Fine
31 Controller 31 84 Portamento Control 136 Master Volume
32 Bank Select LSB 85 Controller 85 137 Master Pan
33 Modulation LSB 86 Controller 86 138 Coarse Tune
34 Breath Control LSB 87 Controller 87 139 Fine Tune
35 Controller 35 88 High Resolution Velocity Prefix 140 Chorus Mod Rate
36 Foot Control LSB 89 Controller 89 141 Chorus Mod Depth
37 Porta Time LSB 90 Controller 90 142 Feedback
38 Data Entry LSB 91 Effects 1 Depth 143 Send to Reverb
39 Channel Volume LSB 92 Effects 2 Depth 144 Pitch Bend
40 Balance LSB 93 Effects 3 Depth 145 Voice Recall
41 Controller 41 94 Effects 4 Depth 146 Toggle MIDI CC
42 Pan LSB 95 Effects 5 Depth 147 MIDI Note
43 Expression LSB 96 Data Increment 148 Note On/Off Toggle
44 Controller 44 97 Data Decrement 149 MMC Command

77
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Buttons and Footswitch User Assignments (continued)
45 Controller 45 98 Non-Registered Parameter 150 Reverb Type GM2
Number (NRPN) - LSB
46 Controller 46 99 Non-Registered Parameter 151 Reverb Time GM2
Number (NRPN) - MSB
47 Controller 47 100 Registered Parameter Number 152 Chorus Type GM2
(RPN) - LSB
48 Gen Purpose 1 LSB 101 Registered Parameter Number 153 MIDI CC Value -
(RPN) - MSB
49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB 102 Controller 102 154 MIDI CC Value +
50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB 103 Controller 103 155 Program -
51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB 104 Controller 104 156 Program +
52 Controller 52 105 Controller 105
53 Controller 53 106 Controller 105

78
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
 Technical Specifications

Power USB bus-powered

Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) 3.7" x 9.6" x 32"; 94 mm x 243 mm x 814 mm

Weight 6.4 lbs.; 2.9 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks and Licenses

M-Audio, SONiVOX and AIR Music Technology are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Apple Store and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands.

All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

79
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine