Midi Solutions Breath Controller Manuel utilisateur

Breath Controller

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MIDI Solutions

MIDI Solutions Breath Controller Operating Instructions M417-100

MIDI Solutions Inc.

PO Box 3010

Vancouver, BC Canada

V6B 3X5

www.midisolutions.com

Thank you for purchasing the MIDI Solutions Breath Controller.

The MIDI Solutions Breath Controller is a Yamaha BC3A to MIDI interface that can be used to control the value of a

selected MIDI parameter in real time. The messages generated by the Breath Controller can be merged with the

messages received at its MIDI input. The Breath Controller is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or power

supply to operate.

INTRODUCTION

To program the Breath Controller connect the MIDI Out from your MIDI interface to the MIDI of the Breath

Controller. The MIDI and BC3A input can be left disconnected during programming.

Once the Controller has been programmed it can be inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI setup.

Connect the Yamaha BC3A to the Controller's input. Connect the MIDI Out or Thru of the sending

device to the MIDI of the Controller. The Controller draws power from the device that is connected to

its MIDI input, so even if the Controller does not need to receive MIDI messages from this device the

connection is still required in order for the Controller to draw power (the Controller's Echo parameter

can be programmed to OFF to prevent any unwanted incoming MIDI messages from being echoed to the

Controller's MIDI Out). Connect the MIDI of the Controller to the MIDI In of the receiving MIDI device. It is

recommended that the number of MIDI Solutions products powered by a single MIDI Out or Thru be limited to four.

The Controller is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive programming commands from a computer

with a MIDI interface. These commands are described in detail on the following pages.

Upon receipt of a programming command, the Controller's MIDI indicator LED flashes rapidly for about ten

seconds to indicate that the setting has been stored. Settings are retained after power is removed, and the unit can

then be inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI setup.

Ensure that the BC3A is connected to the Controller before it is powered up as its circuitry is sampled at this

time. The Controller's MIDI Indicator LED will light as soon as the sending device is turned on, and flashes

whenever MIDI data passes through the unit. Applying breath pressure to the BC3A causes the unit to send out MIDI

messages according to its programmed settings.

The following procedure will help you obtain the optimal settings for the and controls of the Yamaha

BC3A: Start by setting the to approximately the halfway point. Then increase the from zero until the

Breath Controller just starts to transmit MIDI data (the LED will flicker). At this point decrease the Offset slightly. Then

apply breath pressure to the BC3A to test these settings. Repeat the above procedure of adjusting the Offset with

different Gain settings until you have determined the optimal Gain and Offset positions.

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BC3A

Out

Gain Offset

Breath

Breath Breath

Breath

Breath Breath

Breath

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Yamaha BC3A

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Receiving Device

MIDI In

Sending Device

MIDI Out or Thru

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BC3A

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MIDI Indicator LED

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PROGRAMMING COMMANDS

DEVICE PARAMETERS

The following Device Parameters are in effect regardless of the functions that the Breath Controller has been

programmed to perform.

When Echo is ON, all incoming MIDI messages received by the Breath Controller are echoed to its MIDI

output. When Echo is OFF, only the messages generated by the Breath Controller are sent to its MIDI output.

Specifies how much the output value vs. the applied breath pressure differs from a linear

response.

Specifies the direction of the curvature. If curvature direction is upward, the output value will

rise more quickly at the lower breath range and more slowly at the higher breath range. If curvature direction is

downward, the output value will rise more slowly at the lower breath range and more quickly at the higher breath

range.

To set the Breath Controller device parameters, send it the following System Exclusive programming command:

All bytes must be in Hexadecimal format (see hexadecimal conversion table at end)

= Echo ( = 00: Echo OFF, = 01: Echo ON)

= Curvature Amount ( = 00: no curvature, = 7F: maximum curvature)

= Curvature Direction ( = 00: downward, = 01: upward)

To program the Breath Controller to echo incoming MIDI data to its output and respond linearly to pedal movement

(no curvature), send it the following System Exclusive programming command:

F0 00 00 50 17 00 F7

Echo:

Curvature Amount:

Curvature Direction:

F0 00 00 50 17 00 aa bb cc F7

aa aa aa

bb bb bb

cc cc cc

Example

01 00 00

MESSAGE TYPE

DUMP SETTINGS

There are five programmable parameters that specify the type of message to be generated by the Breath Controller.

These parameters are or

and

specifies the type of message to be generated. Selectable message types include Control

Change, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, and System Exclusive.

or specifies the Control Change number if the Message Type (aa) is Control

Change. If the Message Type (aa) is System Exclusive, then bb specifies the byte of the System Exclusive message

that is variable, i.e. the byte that changes in response to the applied breath pressure.

specifies the MIDI channel of the generated message. This parameter is ignored if the Message

Type is System Exclusive.

specifies the minimum value generated by the Breath Controller.

specifies the maximum value generated. If the Minimum Value is greater than the Maximum Value, then the values

will decrease as more breath pressure is applied, allowing the device to be used in reverse operation.

To program the Message Type to be generated by the Breath Controller, send it the following System Exclusive

programming command:

All bytes must be in Hexadecimal format (see hexadecimal conversion table at end)

= Message Type ( = 00: Controller, = 01: Aftertouch, = 02: Pitch Bend, = 03: System Exclusive)

= Control Change# (if aa = 00) or Sysex Byte# (if aa = 03)

= MIDI Channel (see MIDI channel table at end)

= Minimum Value transmitted

= Maximum Value transmitted

( ) up to three optional additional MIDI channels

To program the Breath Controller to generate the System Exclusive message F0 22 33 44 55 F7, varying the fourth

byte, with a minimum value of 9, and a maximum value of 127 (=7F Hex), send it the following System Exclusive

programming commands:

F0 00 00 50 17 01 F7 followed by

To dump the Breath Controller current settings, send it the following System Exclusive message:

Upon receipt of this command the Breath Controller will dump its current settings to the MIDI Out.

aa: Message Type, bb: Control Change# ( Sysex Byte#), cc: MIDI Channel, dd:

Maximum Value, ee: Minimum Value.

Message Type (aa)

Control Change# Sysex Byte# (bb)

MIDI Channel (cc)

Minimum Value (dd) Maximum Value (ee)

F0 00 00 50 17 01 aa bb cc dd ee (cc cc cc) F7

aa aa aa aa aa

cc cc cc

Example

03 04 00 09 7F F0 22 33 44 55 F7

F0 00 00 50 17 10 F7

The value in the programming commands is assigned according to the following table:cc

MIDI CHANNEL TABLE

MIDI CONTROL CHANGE TABLE

Decimal

12-13

14-15

16-19

20-31

32-63

75-79

80-83

85-90

96,97

98,99

100,101

102-119

120-127

Dec/

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

Hex

HEXADECIMAL CONVERSION TABLE

Hexadecimal

0C-0D

0E-0F

10-13

14-1F

20-3F

4B-4F

50-53

55-5A

60,61

62,63

64,65

66-77

78-7F

Control Function

Bank Select

Modulation wheel or lever

Breath Controller

Undefined

Foot controller

Portamento time

Data entry MSB

Channel Volume

Balance

Undefined

Pan

Expression Controller

Effect Controls 1-2

Undefined

General Purpose Controllers (#'s 1-4)

Undefined

LSB values for 0-31

Damper pedal (sustain)

Portamento On/Off

Sostenuto

Soft pedal

Legato Fsw (vv=00-3F: Normal, 40-7F: Legato)

Hold 2

Sound Controller 1 (default: Sound Variation)

Sound Controller 2 (default: Timbre/Harmonic Content)

Sound Controller 3 (default: Release Time)

Sound Controller 4 (default: Attack Time)

Sound Controller 5 (default: Brightness)

Sound Controllers 6-10 (no defaults)

General Purpose Controllers (#'s 5-8)

Portamento Control

Undefined

Effects 1 Depth (formerly External Effects Depth)

Effects 2 Depth (formerly Tremolo Depth)

Effects 3 Depth (formerly Chorus Depth)

Effects 4 Depth (formerly Celeste (Detune) Depth)

Effects 5 Depth (formerly Phaser Depth)

Data increment, Data decrement

Non-Registered Parameter Number LSB, MSB

Registered Parameter Number LSB, MSB

Undefined

Reserved for Channel Mode Messages

1MIDI Channel

00cc

0E 0F

MIDI Solutions Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from

date of purchase. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, misuse, alteration, unauthorized repairs

or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. Under no circumstances will MIDI Solutions be liable for

any loss of profits, benefits, time, interrupted operation, commercial loss, or consequential damages arising out of the use or

inability to use the product. MIDI Solutions specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose. If the product requires service, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained from

MIDI Solutions and the product must be shipped prepaid to a specified Service Center. MIDI Solutions will repair or replace the

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