.. .. .. .. .. Accordions International 1760 South 450 West Salt Lake City, UT 84115 www.AccordionInfo.com Phone 801-485-5840 Accordions International Concerto . . . DA Series 100-255 Digital Accordion User Manual . . . . . . The ultimate accordion capable of producing an entire World of sounds with variety and contrast! .
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.. .. .. .. .. Getting the most out of your Concerto DA-250 Thanks for selecting Concerto. We are here to serve you! Best Wishes We at Accordions International wish to thank you for choosing the incomparable Concerto D/A Digital Acoustic Accordion. Concerto combines high levels of technology, rich CD quality sound, and an easy to use format. We are confident you will find it to be the most advanced and easiest to use accordion of its kind.
Overview Concerto is a simple to use, yet powerful system providing complete control at the touch of a button. Simply touching a register button recalls an entire, global setup, which includes sounds, volumes, octaves, effects, effect levels, velocities, and many other parameters. Concerto features eight factory registers for instant playing pleasure, and the ability to set 128 of your own favorite registers.
level, repeat and other effects, tempo settings for external drum, and sequencer devices. We urge you to study this manual carefully and to keep it as a handy reference to your Concerto. This manual has been written for the Concerto DA-250 but is also valuable for the DA-100 and DA-200 models. Please not that both the DA-200 and DA-250 have the same hardware except for the Sound Engine. The DA-250 has more sounds and more memory to provide even more accurate sound than the previous models.
Chapter One Concerto Setup Inventorying Your Equipment After unpacking your new Concerto carefully place all of the items in front of you.
Connecting Your Concerto The following steps will assist you in correctly connecting your Concerto. A. Connect the firing cable to the bottom of the Concerto and to the generator connector labeled "accordion" B. Connect the volume pedal to the generator jack labeled "pedal 1" C. Connect the four way foot pedal to the generator jack labeled "pedal 2" D. Connect the power supply to an electrical outlet and then to the generator jack labeled “power" E.
Chapter Two Factory Set Registers Exploring the Eight Factory-set Registers Each time Concerto is turned on an automatic systems check will be performed. At the same time the large display identifies the software version currently being used. After about four seconds the display will go immediately to factory-set song register 1. Factory-set Registers (Please note - The numbers in parenthesis - example (60) - refer to the drawing on page 3.
v Register 5 (64): Features solo clarinet with soft brass on the right hand, and acoustic bass and soft brass on the left hand. v Phantom*: Clarinet v Register 6 (65): Features solo trumpet with brass on the right hand, and acoustic bass and brass on the left hand. v Phantom*: Trumpet v Register 7 (66): Features vibes with slow strings on the right hand, and acoustic bass and organ on the left hand.
Chapter Three Fixed Footswitches & Panel Buttons In this chapter you will learn the functions of the two side switches on the expression pedal, the phantom pedal on the four-way pedal, and the buttons on the front of the Concerto. Fixed Foot Switches Expression Pedal The expression pedal is equipped with two side switches. The left switch turns on and off the internal drum unit clock on the Concerto.
screen saver function that allows register changes to occur as fast as possible. When notes are played during a register change, the screen is not fully displayed which saves time and allows the register change to be immediate. If you wish to view the entire screen, simply touch the exit button and the full screen will be displayed. Phantom Phantom is a feature you will find invaluable no matter what your music ability.
Panel Buttons The buttons on the Concerto panel, or grill, are described below. See attachment A for a picture of Concerto with accompanying reference numbers. (Panel buttons will be italicized throughout these manuals). Important: We have placed settings in your Concerto that should suffice for your immediate needs. We do not recommend you experiment with these settings until you read about them specifically in this manual. #1.
a. b. c. Chord range one (left LED on): Chords are formed in the octave F# to F Chord range two (right LED on): Chords are formed in the octave C to B Chord range three (both LED's on): Chords are formed in the 1.5 octave range of F# to B3 forming open harmony. #4. Arpeggio There are four positions: a. b. c. d. Arpeggio off (no LED's): Chords are fixed. Arpeggio one (left LED on): Chords are automatically inverted upward in harmony with each strike.
#7. T.Start Reserved for future use. #8. Select Used to select screens, sub-menu screens, second functions such as manual drums, and record a register. Each function is discussed in detail under the appropriate sections later in this manual. #9. Track Used to access Manual Drum Sounds with pressed together with SELECT. Other functions reserved for future updates. #10. Intro/End Reserved for future use. #11. Start/Stop Start/stop internal Midi clock #12. Exit Exit performs several functions.
#17. Rhythm Sends Program Change numbers 1 to 64 on Channel 10 #18. Solo Volume for solo section #19. Orch. I Volume for orchestra 1 #20. Orch. 2 Volume for orchestra 2 Additional Information about volume keys: Volume Range There are 64 increments of volume ranging from 0 (volume off) to 64 (maximum volume). The volumes settings for all sections being played are indicated in the large display while the top display shows the volume setting momentarily while you are adjusting an individual instrument.
Other Functions Important: Buttons 14 - 20 are also used as value keys for other menus. The only time they perform the descriptions above is during the main screen. Each button controls the information present in the screen. There are four rows of information in the screen and four rows of volume/value keys on each side of the screen. Each button controls the corresponding line of information in the display screen. #21. Tempo Adjusts the tempo of the internal Midi clock #22.
b. Effect menu: Includes repeat, reverb, chorus, bellow, pedal 2, foot pedal A, foot pedal B, and foot pedal C. c. Global screens: These are used to set master tune, master reverb, chorus amounts, and constant bass. To select a global screen press select + next (again remember exit gets you out). #22 - #58. Tone Bank These are individual tone buttons grouped in eight families #59. Song There are three song positions a. Factory song (lower arrow): Eight factory-set registers b.
Additional Information about Small Display (68 and 69) Small Display The small display is your navigation guide – it tells you (68) what song bank you are on – and therefore you will know what bank of 8 registers you are playing (buttons 60 – 67) whether they are FACTORY or USER registers. The display will show F for Factory (which is the normal position when you power up your Concerto).
Chapter 4 Making and Recording Your Own Registers In this chapter you will learn to record your own user registers. The ability to select sounds and record registers assists you in making your Concerto a very unique and personal instrument. The following examples will lead you through the steps necessary to record user registers. Each example results in a different type or style of sound.
You now have a jazz guitar on both the left hand chords and the right hand along with an acoustic bass. Using steps a through d practice making other changes. Important when you select or touch a volume button you must change the volume setting to activate the section. We suggest you practice this so that when you touch a section button you only move the volume up or down by one number (example 55 to 56). Step 2. Now you are ready to record your new register a.
Example 2: Jimmy Smith B3 organ with key click Step 1. Selecting an appropriate register and then make selections and alterations (Since we are dealing with an organ register we will begin with factory song register 2). a. Select factory song 2 b. Select organ 2 on orchestra 1 c. Turn off the chorus effect button Step 2. Now record this new setting on user song bank 1 register 2 a. Press select and exit together b. Select song bank 1 (if not selected press EP 1 button) c.
a. Select factory register 4 b. Select arpeggio #1 (left LED on next to arpeggio button) c. Raise volume of both chord 1 and chord 2 to about 50 Step 2 Record to song bank 1 register 4 a. Press select/exit b. Select song 1 c. Press register 4 to write Recalling your registers Once you have entered user song bank 1 you simply need press the register button to recall one of the 4 registers we have just recorded.
Chapter 5 Overall Settings & Archival Memory About Archival Memory* *NOTE – DA-100 Series Users See Appendix for Memory Card Instructions It is really simple! You can either bring (RECALL) 64 registers UP to the ACCORDION or you can send (SAVE) 64 registers down to an archival position in the generator box. Let's examine a little further - you have the ability to SAVE or RECALL 64 registers at one time. The 64 registers in the Accordion are labeled either or they are .
Now - back to the Archival positions - say you have 3 positions only in your Generator box.
2. Step with the NEXT key until you see the ARCHIVE MEMORY screen ARCHIVE MEMORY RECALL SONGS [1 TO 8] FROM ARCHIVE [ 1 ] PUSH SPLIT & T. START 3. Follow the instructions in the screen. 4. Decide if you want to do by pressing the SOLO button < q or p > RECALL SONGS 1 TO 8 RECALL SONGS 9 TO 16 SAVE SONGS 1 TO 8 SAVE SONGS 9 TO 16 Note: You may want to SAVE the song registers in your accordion first before you RECALL song registers from the archive memory.
Master Settings The following global settings are important depending on which sound engine you have in your Concerto Generator box. The settings below may need to be restored manually if your Concerto has experienced a static shock and has lost temporarily these settings.
Some Final Notes Now that you have learned the basics of your Concerto it is time to explore and experiment with all the possibilities available to you. Keep this manual as a handy reference. Most importantly, have fun exploring, experimenting, and wowing your family, friends, and community with your new incomparable Concerto. We wish you lots of fun and happy years of enjoyment. To clean your accordion we recommend Uncle Paul’s Accordion Formula #1 and a clean micro fiber cloth.
APENDIX A History of Concerto Software Upgrades. Note: from time to time we have added and will continue to add features to the Concerto – below is a list of past releases and the features that have been added – note all these features are in your new Concerto DA-250. Please feel free to contact us about new updates from time to time. Version 1.07 New Release Version 1.07 provides several fixes as well as allows the Concerto to be compatible between sound engines including the new DREAM sound engine.
The most significant feature of is the Left Hand HOLD function. The C.HOLD button turns on and off this feature. When the C.HOLD button is on the left hand remains frozen to the current Song Register and as new Song Registers are recalled they are applied only to the right hand. While the Concerto is in this mode you can still make changes manually to the left hand and record new registers while the C.HOLD feature is on. Example you may recall Factory Setting #2 (ORGAN) and then select C.
Step with the NEXT key until you see the archive memory screen and follow the instructions in the screen. The generator box is shipped with 3 archive positions and is expandable to 14 positions.
Model DA-255 Release X2 – Additional NEW Sound Samples Added OR – Theater Organ Library of Sounds Added NEW Factory Registers Featuring New Sounds Added Version 1.30p – Adds the X2 and OR libraries to the Concerto. See Appendix B DA-255 Complete Sound List for a complete listing of sounds now included in the Concerto alphabetical libraries.
APPENDIX B Concerto DA-250 Sound List & Drum Charts On page 34 starts the library list of sounds contained in your Concerto DA-255 accordion. Please note that the chart contains under the word Display the exact name as it appears in your Concerto display screen. The list is also it the same alphabetical order as they appear in the display for each section of the library.
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Concerto Drum Sounds Chart A Note STANDARD PC=1 ROOM PC=9 POWER PC=17 ELECTRIC PC=25 TR-808 PC=26 24 - C1 25 - C#1 26 - D1 27 - D#1 28 - E1 29 - F1 30 - F#1 31 - G1 32 - G#1 33 - A1 34 - A#1 35 - B1 36 - C2 37 - C#2 38 - D2 39 - D#2 40 - E2 41 - F2 42 - F#2 43 - G2 44 - G#2 45 - A2 46 - A#2 47 - B2 48 - C3 49 - C#3 50 - D3 51 - D#3 52 - E3 53 - F3 54 - F#3 55 - G3 56 - G#3 57 - A3 58 - A#3 59 - B3 60 - C4 61 - C#4 62 - D4 63 - D#4 64 - E4 65 - F4 66 - F#4 67 - G4 68 - G#4 69 - A4 70 - A#4 71 - B4 72 -
Concerto Drum Sounds Chart B 24 - C1 25 - C#1 26 - D1 27 - D#1 28 - E1 29 - F1 30 - F#1 31 - G1 32 - G#1 33 - A1 34 - A#1 35 - B1 36 - C2 37 - C#2 38 - D2 39 - D#2 40 - E2 41 - F2 42 - F#2 43 - G2 44 - G#2 45 - A2 46 - A#2 47 - B2 48 - C3 49 - C#3 50 - D3 51 - D#3 52 - E3 53 - F3 54 - F#3 55 - G3 56 - G#3 57 - A3 58 - A#3 59 - B3 60 - C4 61 - C#4 62 - D4 63 - D#4 64 - E4 65 - F4 66 - F#4 67 - G4 68 - G#4 69 - A4 70 - A#4 71 - B4 72 - C5 73 - C#5 74 - D5 75 - D#5 76 - E5 77 - F5 78 - F#5 79 - G5 80 - G#5 81
Appendix C This Section For DA-100 Owners ONLY Concerto DA-100 Memory Card Memory Card Device Prior to Archival Overview The RAM-64 Memory card will hold 64 Performance Registers at one time from your Concerto. These can be either from Songs 1 to 8 or from Songs 9 to 16. The memory card must be inserted with the chrome cover face down and going in first. Opposite of the chrome cover you will find a small switch that is used for memory protection.
*RECALL SONGS 1 to 8= COPY from CARD to *Concerto song banks 1 to 8 *RECALL SONGS 9 to 16= COPY from CARD to *Concerto song banks 9 to 16 SAVE SONGS 1 to 8= Save from Concerto to CARD song banks 1 to 8 SAVE SONGS 9to 16= Save from Concerto to CARD song banks 9 to 16 *RECALL will ERASE registers in the accordion and replace them with registers stored on the card! Memory Protect Switch The memory protect switch will allow you to save data on the card & not accidentally write over or erase the settings you ha
