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How to Use M-Audio Oxygen

The M-Audio Oxygen is a commonly used MIDI controller for people starting out in music production. Many beginners often have the misconception that a MIDI Keyboard such as M-Audio's Oxygen has it's own sound bank. The Oxygen can only be used to control the sounds in a virtual instrument (VSTi) plug-in or VSTi stand alone software. When M-Audio updated it's Oxygen to version 2, many VSTi software companies were unprepared and had to release software updates. Most recording programs recognize the Oxygen when you plug it in. For some recording programs, you must manually add it.

Things You'll Need

  • Recording software
  • VSTi plug-ins (or VSTi stand-alone software)
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Instructions

  1. Set Up

    • 1

      Make sure your software is up to date.

    • 2

      Go to M-audio's website and browse the driver and software search. Choose "Keyboard Series" from the list. Scroll down the product list and choose your version of Oxygen. Select your OS from the third list, and scroll down the page to find the latest driver and software updates.

    • 3

      Download and install the latest driver and software updates.

    • 4

      Plug in your M-Audio Oxygen with the included USB cable.

    Reason Software Application

    • 5

      Go to "Preferences" (under "Edit" if using Windows) from the Reason menu.

    • 6

      Navigate to the "Keyboards and Control Surfaces" page.

    • 7

      Click the "Add" button and choose "M-Audio" from the drop-down list of manufacturers. Select your version of Oxygen from the drop-down list of supported M-Audio products.

    • 8

      Exit "Preferences" and begin using your Oxygen.

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