M Audio DJ Equipment xSession Pro User Manual

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Introduction  
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hank you for choosing the M-Audio X-Session Pro USB DJ controller. This unique controller gives digital DJs all the familiar  
knobs and sliders of a hardware mixer while allowing them to harness the power of the latest DJ software. X-Session Pro’s  
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sleek, lightweight, and portable design makes it the perfect travel companion for laptop-based DJs. The controller connects to your  
computer via a single USB cable and draws power through the USB connection. This eliminates the need to carry around a bulky  
power supply and makes it easy to set up and mix from anywhere.  
Even if you’re an experienced DJ, please take a moment to read through this User Guide and familiarize yourself with X-Session Pro’s  
unique features. You may also want to refer to your DJ application’s documentation to better understand how this controller can  
be integrated with your software. Your experience and enjoyment with X-Session Pro will be greatly enhanced by a good working  
knowledge of your equipment.  
What’s in the Box?  
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Your X-Session Pro package contains the following:  
< X-Session Pro USB DJ Controller  
< M-Audio MIDI Controller CD-ROM containing drivers and documentation  
< USB cable  
< Printed Quick Start Guide  
X-Session Pro Features  
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X-Session Pro has the following features:  
< 12 knobs  
< 4 vertical faders  
< 1 horizontal crossfader  
< 10 buttons  
< Bus powered operation—no power supply required  
< Compatible with M-Audio’s Enigma software editor  
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Minimum System Requirements  
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Operating Systems  
Windows  
X-Session Pro is supported under Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later. It is not supported under Windows 2000,  
Windows 98, or Windows Me. Visit the Windows update web pages to make certain you have the most current updates  
and fixes supplied by Microsoft.  
Macintosh  
X-Session Pro is supported under Mac OS X version 10.3.9 / 10.4.7, or later. Earlier versions of the operating system are  
not supported.  
Hardware*  
Windows  
< Pentium III 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)  
< 256MB RAM  
Macintosh  
< Macintosh G3**600 / G4**667MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)  
< 256MB RAM  
*M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above  
specifications.  
**G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported; native USB port required.  
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Installation  
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-Session Pro is a class-compliant device. This means Windows XP and Mac OS X computers  
will automatically recognize and install X-Session Pro once the controller is connected to  
Advanced Windows XP users  
who require multi-client  
support (i.e., using the  
controller with more than one  
application at the same time)  
will need to install the special  
X-Session Pro multi-client  
drivers. Please refer to the  
X-Session Pro Quick Start  
Guide for  
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the computer—you are not required to install any drivers or perform any installation procedures.  
Once the X-Session Pro drivers are installed, you may need to configure your DJ software to  
accept MIDI signals from the controller. This is usually done through your software’s control panel.  
Refer to your program’s user guide to learn how to do this.  
installation instructions.  
Controls and Connectors  
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Top Panel  
1. Crossfader – This slider can be assigned to control  
the crossfader in your DJ software. Use this control  
to transition between songs.  
2. Transport Controls  
– These  
buttons can be used to start, pause, cue, rewind,  
and fast forward music on each deck of your music  
software.  
3. Vertical Sliders (Pitch, Volume) – These  
vertical sliders can be mapped to the pitch and volume  
of each deck in your software.  
4. Headphone Cue Buttons  
– If your audio  
hardware and DJ software support “cue” monitoring,  
assign these buttons to select which deck you’d like to  
hear in your headphones.  
5. User Knobs (1, 2, 3, High, Mid, Low) – These  
knobs can be mapped to various effect and EQ settings  
within your software.  
While X-Session Pro may look like a traditional DJ mixer,  
keep in mind that all of the buttons, knobs, and faders are  
actually sending out MIDI data. This means that you can  
use X-Session Pro to control more than just DJ applications.  
For example, the buttons, sliders, and knobs can be used to  
control a virtual instrument or a DAW sequencer. Refer to  
your software’s user guide to learn how to map X-Session Pro’s  
controls to various functions within the application.  
6. Power Indicator LED (Power) – This red LED  
illuminates when X-Session Pro is receiving power  
and is turned on using the Power switch (8).  
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Rear Panel  
7. USB Port  
– The USB port provides power and carries MIDI signals to and from X-Session Pro. Connect this  
jack to an available USB port on your computer.  
8. Power Switch  
– This switch turns X-Session Pro on and off.  
Pressing the Reset or A buttons  
may place the controller in a  
mode in which functionality  
is limited. Do not press  
the Reset or A buttons  
unless instructed to do so  
by an authorized technical  
support specialist or support  
document.  
9. A Button (A) – This button must be used in conjunction with the Reset button to  
reinitialize X-Session Pro to its default “factory” settings.  
10. Reset Button (Reset) – This button is used in conjunction with the A button to  
reinitialize X-Session Pro to its factory settings.  
11. Kensington Security Slot – This jack is compatible with Kensington security  
cables to protect your device from theft.  
Using X-Session Pro  
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any DJ and audio applications (such as Ableton Live, Propellerhead Reason, Native Instruments Traktor, and others) now  
include a “MIDI Learn” function. This feature allows you to quickly assign the buttons, knobs, or sliders of the X-Session  
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Pro to control specific parameters within the software. X-Session Pro can control any software that has this functionality.  
The “learn” function varies from application to application and you will need to refer to your software’s user guide to find out how  
to use this feature.  
If your software does not have this functionality, it may still be possible to manually assign the program’s features to be controlled  
by the specific MIDI CC data generated by the knobs, buttons, and sliders of the X-Session Pro. Refer to your software’s user guide  
to see if this is possible.  
If manually assigning features is possible in your software, see Appendix A for a complete listing of MIDI CC information generated  
by the knobs, buttons, and sliders of the X-Session Pro.  
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Troubleshooting  
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-Session Pro is a professional-quality controller that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions. Despite our  
thorough testing, X-Session Pro can be used in nearly limitless situations and certain scenarios may result in unexpected  
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performance. This section will highlight some of the most common difficulties users may experience and provide tips to remedy  
these problems.  
First and foremost, we recommend that you avoid connecting several USB devices to the same port on your computer. While USB  
is a dependable protocol that is well suited for audio applications, it is important to remember that audio and multimedia applications  
place considerable demands on your processor and the USB bus. Although it is theoretically possible to connect numerous devices  
to one USB port, doing so may cause complications with your hardware and software.  
If you have reduced your number of USB devices and continue to have trouble with X-Session Pro, please  
check the following:  
< Verify that the X-Session Pro drivers are properly installed.  
• In Windows XP, go to the control panel and double-click the System icon (under Performance and Maintenance if you  
are in Category view).  
• Select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button.  
• Click the plus sign (“+”) next to Sound, Video and Game Controllers, and locate the “X-Session USB” and “X-Session  
MIDI” or “USB Audio Device” listing. If you see a question mark or exclamation point next to either the X-Session  
USB or X-Session MIDI listing, you nay need to reinstall the driver software.  
• If you are using X-Session Pro as a class-compliant device and you see a question mark or exclamation point next to a  
“USB Audio Device” listing, disconnect X-Session Pro to see if this item disappears from the Device Manager window.  
If it does disappear, try connecting X-Session Pro to a different USB port to see if this resolves the problem.  
< Make sure your DJ or audio application has been set up to use the controller. Open your application’s control panel  
and verify that the software is configured to receive the MIDI data generated by X-Session Pro.  
< Double-check that your USB cable is properly plugged in.  
< If you are using a USB hub, try connecting X-Session Pro directly to your computer.  
If X-Session Pro is properly controlling your DJ software, but you are hearing clicks, pops, or other  
problems while playing music:  
< Make sure your input and output levels are not too loud, as this can cause distortion and clipping.  
< Try increasing the buffer size of your audio interface. Larger buffer sizes will result in higher audio latencies, but  
will improve system performance and resolve many clicking and popping issues. Consult your audio interface or DJ  
software’s user guide for more information about this.  
< If you are using X-Session Pro with another USB audio interface and are experiencing clicks and pops, try disconnecting  
X-Session Pro and see if it improves your situation. If so, reconnect your X-Session Pro to a different USB port on  
your computer and make sure that X-Session Pro and your USB audio device are internally connected to separate USB  
controllers (i.e., they are not sharing the resources of one controller).  
< Make sure all your audio cables are in good working order and are properly connected.  
If you continue to have difficulties, refer to your audio application’s user guide for additional help.  
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If for some reason X-Session Pro crashes, you may need to reset and reinitialize the controller to its  
factory settings. This is a two step process:  
< First, turn off the unit. Use a bent paperclip or other small object to press and hold the Reset button (10) on the rear  
of the controller while you turn on the X-Session Pro. Once the unit is turned on, wait a moment, then release the  
button.  
< Next, use the bent paperclip (or other small object) to press the A button (9) on the rear of the controller. Release  
the button, wait 1-2 seconds, and press the Cue button  
located on the bottom right of the controller.  
Your X-Session Pro is now reinitialized to its factory settings.  
If the crossfader’s operation is “reversed” in your DJ software:  
< X-Session Pro’s crossfader sends “normal” (CC#17, 0-127) and “inverted” (CC#20, 127-0) MIDI data at the same time.  
This feature is useful since it allows users to control two independent parameters, e.g. the volume of two different  
sequencer tracks, and blend from one to the other using only one hardware controller: the crossfader. If you assign  
X-Session Pro’s crossfader to control the crossfader in your DJ software, but its function is reversed (i.e., you slide  
download M-Audio’s Enigma application.  
< Enigma is a powerful program that allows you to change the settings of any slider, knob, or button found on X-Session  
Pro. Once you install and run the software, you will see a “virtual” X-Session Pro on-screen. Select preset 8 (Right  
CUE button) in Enigma, then double-click on the right half of the virtual X-Session Pro’s crossfader and set the  
value for “Ctrl” to “255”. This will disable the transmission of “inverted” MIDI data from the crossfader. Upload the  
changes to the X-Session Pro by pushing the  
button. Finally, push the button labeled “A” on X-Session Pro’s rear  
button on X-Session Pro. The crossfader will  
panel. Release the button and within three seconds, push the right  
now only send “normal” MIDI information and no longer “inverted” values. Use your DJ application’s “Learn MIDI”  
feature to re-assign the crossfader within the software. This should resolve any reversed crossfader issues you may be  
experiencing.  
Please see the Enigma documentation for more information.  
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Appendix A: X-Session Pro MIDI CC defaults  
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Knob 1 Left  
CC 24  
Knob 1 Right  
CC 31  
Knob 2 Left  
CC 25  
CC 26  
CC 27  
Knob 2 Right  
CC 32  
Knob 3 Left  
Knob 3 Right  
CC 33  
Knob Hi Left  
Knob Hi Right  
CC 34  
CC 35  
CC 36  
CC 15  
Knob Mid Left  
Knob Low Left  
Pitch Fader Left  
Volume Fader Left  
Headphone Button Left  
<< Button Left  
>> Button Left  
Cue Button Left  
Play Button Left  
Crossfader (normal)  
CC 28  
CC 29  
CC 12  
Knob Mid Right  
Knob Low Right  
Pitch Fader Right  
Volume Fader Right  
Headphone Button Right  
<< Button Right  
>> Button Right  
Cue Button Right  
Play Button Right  
Crossfader (inverted)  
CC 11  
CC 14  
Note 44  
Note 46  
Note 43  
Note 58  
Note 70  
CC 17  
Note 45  
Note 56  
Note 57  
Note 59  
Note 69  
CC 20  
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Contact Us  
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Technical Information  
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Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In  
such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation.  
Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not  
authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
< Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
< Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
< Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
< Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.  
ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH.  
VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH  
X-Session Pro  
Tested to comply with  
FCC standards  
FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE  
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects  
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  
© 2006 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject  
to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio and X-Session Pro are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology,  
Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.  
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Warranty Terms & Registration  
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Warranty Terms  
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