User Manual - MIDI Sequencer + Showrooms at Shaw Lancashire and Mixbury Oxfordshire
Contents 1. 2. 3. 3.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................4 Care of your MIDI Sequencer...............................................................................................4 MIDI system................................................................................................................................4 What is MIDI?.........................................................
14.4. MIDI Channels...............................................................................................................................20 15. Components Relevant to MIDI...........................................................................................21 15.1. Sequencer MIDI file format............................................................................................................21 15.2. Software Editor/Synthesizer/Sequencer..............................................
1. Introduction We hope that you enjoy the use of your MIDI sequencer plus. It is compatible with any MIDI device although it is primarily for use with Johannus and Makin organs. This manual describes the installation and operation of the MIDI Sequencer Plus and provides information on how it works with other MIDI devices. If you are an owner of a Makin organ then you will be aware that some of the information in this manual is repeated from your Organ User Manual.
4. MIDI Terminology The following table lists of some of the MIDI terminology that you may encounter. For more information consult the MIDI Manufacturers Association web site. Term Sequencer Patch Channel Multitimbral Polyphony Expander Voice Synthesizer Controller Module SysEx Program Change Bank Select Issue 2.0W 12/12/2012 Description A device for playing musical performances.
5. Installation 5.1. Connections The connection points for the Sequencer are situated on the side together with the On/Off switch. Warning If you are connecting to a MIDI device that is not a Makin or Johannus organ. You are strongly advised to consult the manual for that device before proceeding. To connect the sequencer to another MIDI device 1. Ensure the power is switched off on the the sequencer and on the other MIDI device to be connected 2.
5.2. SD Memory Card Diagonal Shoulder Write Protect Tab shown in the unlock position The sequencer has a slot for an SD memory card. The memory card must be inserted in the slot before you use it otherwise the display will show a message that no card is present. Insert the card Note that:• The diagonal shoulder is bottom right nearest the push buttons and the contacts are closest to the edge of the sequencer. • The protect tab is in the unlock position. (You will not be able to record if it is locked.
When the card is plugged in correctly the display will show a message:- If a new card is plugged in the display will show a message:- Pressing any key will cause the display to show the main menu. With a card installed the system should be working. 6. Controls To access the main menu press the Stop and Left Arrow Buttons simultaneously. 7.
The display menu system allows the selection of the sequencer modes and provides information on the current status of the sequencer. The display defaults to Play/Browse mode at power up.
The Play/Browse screen will appear after the MIDI sequencer has been switched on. To select screens through the key combinations: • Play/Browse Stop key + Play/pause key together. • Record Mode Stop key + Record key together • Menu Stop key + Left arrow key together To select a screen through the main Menu • Select the main Menu screen. • Turn the selector to select a screen. • Press the selector to go to the selected screen. 8.
8.1. Navigation in the Play/Browse screen • Turn the selector to the right to go forward / downward. • Turn the selector to the left to go back / upward. • Press the selector to select the menu, directory or song. Directories can contain the following content: Content MIDI song Subdirectory, which is marked by < and > Back command. to leave the subdirectory Playlist, which is marked by [ and ] Example RECO01 [BACK] [PLAYLIST] 8.2.
At a programmed stop in the play list: • Press the Play/pause ( /|| ) key to resume playing. • End of play list appears on the screen: The play list has been played. It is also possible to exit the play list. Turn the selector to the left until it says [ EXIT ] . Press the selector to exit the play list. 8.5. Options while playing 8.5.1. To stop playing Press the Stop key ( ). 8.5.2. To pause the playing Press the Play/pause key ( /|| ). Playing is interrupted. 8.5.3.
4. On a Church Organ World instrument Press the 0-piston (General Cancel) again for one second: the MIDI sequencer will record the settings of the general volume and expression pedals. Switch on the stops (manually or with a preset). On other instruments make appropriate settings you want recorded as MIDI activities 5. Play the piece of music on the organ or other instrument. 6. Press the Stop key ( ). Stopped appears on the screen. 10.
4. Press the Record button ( ) to continue {or Stop ( ) to cancel}. 5. Create name by changing selected character (underlined) with the rotary selector. Press the right arrow key ( > ) for the next character and press the left arrow key ( < ) to go back one character. 6. When finished, press the Record button ( ) to add the track with the given name or press the Stop Button ( ) to cancel. 10.2. Rename a track 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
11.2. Delete File/Directory 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the File Management screen from the main menu Select the Delete File/Dir screen from the sub menu Select a file or directory with the rotary selector. Press Record ( ) to remove the selected file or directory or press Stop ( ) to cancel. 11.3. Make Directory 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the File management screen from the main menu Select the Make Directory screen from the sub menu Select a character with the rotary selector.
12.6. Filter Menu Selects to the Filter Sub-Menu screen. [Back]: Returns to the Options menu screen. Stops/Instr. (ON/OFF): Activates the stop and instrument changes. Tempo (ON/OFF): Activates tempo changes. Volume (ON/OFF): Activates general volume changes. Channel ON/OFF: Selects the Channel ON/OFF screen. Channel ON/OFF [Back]: Returns to the Filter menu screen. Channel 1-16 (ON/OFF): Activates the MIDI channels 1-16. The channel ON/OFF mode relates to the original channels.
13. System Menu [Back]: Returns to the main Menu screen. Sort Files (ON/OFF): Sequencer will sort files and directories alphabetically. System Real Time Messages (ON/OFF): Activates the System Time environment Factory Preset: Restores the original factory settings. Recording Counter Reset: Resets the RECxxxxx.mid number Update Firmware: Updates the current firmware if a valid FIRMWARE.BIN file is present in the root directory of the SD-card 14.
In this case the removable disk (J:) is the SD card. Display the disk contents then the files may be edited, renamed or deleted using the Windows® file or other software tools. When renaming a file ensure that the .MID suffix is retained or the sequencer will be unable to recognise the file. Double click on any .MID filename and this should start the Windows® Media Player (if it is the default player) which should play the tune (as a piano piece).
14.2. Creating a Hymn MIDI file To create a hymn file 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Record a verse. Record an introduction (intro.). Select the main Menu screen. Select the Rename file mode. Rename the recording of the intro such, that it begins with an I_ (I stands for Intro). Example: I_SONG1. Rename the recording of the verse such, that it begins with a V_ (V stands for Verse). The text must be the same as the text of the intro. Example: V_SONG1.
14.4. MIDI Channels ;Sung Eucharist ;Pre service music BOEL.MID STOP ;First Hymn OEH110I.MID OEH110V.MID,3 STOP ;Kyrie-Inwood KINW.MID ;Gloria-Powell GINW.MID STOP ;Psalm PSALM148.MID ;Gradual Hymn OEH107I.MID OEH107V.MID,4 STOP ;Offertory Hymn OEH351I.MID OEH351V.MID,5 STOP ;Sanctus & Benedictus-Inwood SINW.MID BIND.MID STOP ;Agnus Dei-Inwood STOP ;Recessional Hymn OEH124I.MID OEH124.MID,6 ;Alleluia and Amen AMEN124.MID STOP ;Post ServiceVoluntary BACH.
Stops Keyboard & Pedalboard Pistons MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI Out 5 pin DIN sockets Expresion Pedals Rotary Controls Hardware devices generate electrical signals which are converted to MIDI commands. The Diagram shows the main MIDI hardware components available on an Organ. Control of Reverberation, Overall Volume and memory settings are also MIDI related functions although they may not all be implemented on your MIDI device.
On a Church Organ World instrument the MIDI command that changes a stop is CB xx where • • • C is the program change command, B is channel 12 and xx is the number of the stop The first CB (shown in red) in the file is followed by 00 which represents the stop number.
The MIDI file shown above was recorded on a Makin Jubilee organ using the MIDI Sequencer PLUS. Using the AnvilStudio editor, notes on the stave can be edited and MIDI control functions changed. 15.3. MIDI Controllers MIDI controllers are set by MIDI functions. To find out which MIDI functions match control devices on your instrument such as expression pedals and stops; simply record a file using only these functions, making a careful note of the order of operation, then view the file in a MIDI editor.
15.3.2. System Exclusive Messages for Church Organ World instruments The SysEx messages all have the same format. The first 7 bytes and the last byte are always the same. Only the value of the 8th byte changes. The message format is: F0 00 4A 4F 48 41 53 xx F7 where xx is the changeable byte For all stops off, xx has the value 7F (General Cancel) 15.3.3. Sequencer Plus System Real Time Messages (Play/Browse mode) When the sequencer is in Play/Browse mode and no song is playing yet 1.
Troubleshooting Chart Message/Problem Meaning/Cause Explanation SD card not found Insert an SD card. Card locked! Disk full! Read error File not found There is no SD card in the SD card slot. You are trying to make a recording on a write-protected SD card. The SD card is full. The file cannot be read. The file does not exist or has a faulty reference. Maximum record The maximum number of files record files has been reached.
17. System Information 17.1. Technical Specification Description Specification Dimensions (I x w x h) 190 x 120 x 55 mm (7 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 4 5/8 inch) Weight 710 grams (1 lb 9 oz) Power 9 Volt 1 Amp MIDI In, Out/Thru MIDI play format MIDI 0 and MIDI 1 MIDI record format MIDI 1 MIDI cable 2 x 5 m (2 pieces) DIN 5 pin connectors SD card 128 MB Maximum number of MIDI 39 tracks tracks Wooden stand Optional 17.2.
Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real commands Time Clock Start Stop Continue Aux Messages All notes off Active Sensing System Reset Notes 18. Information If you want more information about your sequencer or on other products supplied by Church Organ World please contact us (write, phone or e-mail).
