SKM Version 2: MIDI Implementation

MIDI notes can be used to trigger keys and buttons. Buttons are "held" for the duration of the corresponding MIDI note. All instrument sounds can be accessed via Program Change messages.

MIDI Note		SK-1 Button
Number	Note
48	C3	Sampling
49	C#3	Loop Set
53-84	F3-C6	Keys

MIDI Program	SK-1 Instrument
0	Piano
1	Trumpet
2	Human Voice
3	Pipe Organ
4	Synthesizer
5	Brass Ensemble
6	Flute
7	Synth Drums
8	Jazz Organ
9	Sample
10	Special*

* "Easter egg" instrument, not available via manual control.

MIDI Note		SK-5 Button
Number	Note
53-84	F3-C6	Keys
85	C#6	Rhythm Pad: Lion
86	D6	Rhythm Pad: Laser Gun
87	D#6	Rhythm Pad: Hi Bongo
88	E6	Rhythm Pad: Low Bongo
89	F6	Sample Pad 1
90	F#6	Sample Pad 2
91	G6	Sample Pad 3
92	G#6	Sample Pad 4

Keyboard will respond to the MIDI channel specified with the DIP switch (SW1). Channel selection becomes active at power-up.

MIDI Channel	Switch 1	Switch 2	Switch 3	Switch 4
1	-	-	-	-
2	-	-	-	on
3	-	-	on	-
4	-	-	on	on
5	-	on	-	-
6	-	on	-	on
7	-	on	on	-
8	-	on	on	on
9	on	-	-	-
10	on	-	-	on
11	on	-	on	-
12	on	-	on	on
13	on	on	-	-
14	on	on	-	on
15	on	on	on	-
16	on	on	on	on

'-' = off