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Advanced Keyboard Functions 

The advanced keyboard functions are briefly listed below

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To learn more about the advanced functions, please see 

the full User Guide, available at 

m-audio.com/oxygen25

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Edit Button: 

The Edit button is used to access the advanced Oxygen 25 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 Slider, Key, Knob, etc.:  

1.

Press the Edit button.  

2.

Press the CTRL SEL (Control Select) key. 

3.

Move or press the control corresponding to the control you would like to change.  

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. 

 
Auto Mode: 

Press the Auto button to go into Auto Mode. Knobs, Buttons, and the Slider will send pre-programmed 

automapped messages. None of these parameters can be edited while in Auto Mode. Before using Auto Mode, you 
will need to install the DirectLink drivers 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, Slider, or to the Sustain Pedal jack. 
The Data 1, Data 2, and Data 3 keys define various related aspects of the parameter or function assigned to a 
control. 

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.

Channel Assign: 

The Channel Assign function (CHAN ASGN) assigns a Knob, Slider, Button or the Sustain Pedal 

jack to a specific MIDI channel. 

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.

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 patches on virtual instruments or sound modules (if additional banks are 
available). 

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 patches on virtual instruments or sound modules (if additional banks 
are available). 

Memory Dump: 

The SysEx Memory Dump function (MEM DUMP) will send the contents of all 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. 

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.

Velocity Curve: 

The Velocity Curve Select key (VEL CURVE) is used to change the touch sensitivity of the 

keyboard. This setting lets you decide how the force with which you hit a key or pad affects the volume at which a 
note plays. 

Store: 

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

IMPORTANT

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

 
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. 

Factory Reset:

 Power on the unit while holding down the Octave + and – buttons.