Samson Carbon 61 - USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller - Manual (Page 7)

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Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Samson Carbon 61, 61-key USB keyboard controller! The
Carbon 61 can easily integrate with your Windows or Mac digital production worksta-
tion. The keyboard can also be powered directly by an Apple iPad (using the Apple
iPad Camera Connection Kit, not included), and can be used to control many iOS MIDI
apps, like GarageBand. The Carbon 61 features a 61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weight-
ed keyboard, an assignable fader, a data knob, pitch bend and modulation wheels, and
a 3-digit LED display.
The Carbon 61 is the perfect addition to your DAW or controlling virtual instrument
software. To get you started making music immediately, we have included Native
Instruments Komplete Elements, which contains over 1000 sounds and effects.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Carbon 61
keyboard controller, as well as a guided tour of its control panel, and inst ructions for
setup and use. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed. Please don’t forget to fill it
out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support, and so that we can
send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below, for future
reference.
Serial number: ____________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
With proper care and maintenance, your Carbon 61 will operate trouble-free for many
years. Should your keyboard ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) num-
ber must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the
unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for
an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials
and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Carbon 61 was purchased
outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and
service information. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for
information about our full product line.