Johannus Vivaldi 150 User manual

150 / 250 / 350

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Manufacturer Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.
Address Keplerlaan 2
6716 BS EDE
Country The Netherlands
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]m
Website www.johannus.com
Version 2.0
Date April 2012
© 2012 Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.
All rights reserved. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
data file or made public in any form or in any way either electronically,
mechanically by way of photocopying, recording or in any other way without the
prior written permission of Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.

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CONTENTS
1SAFETY........................................................................................... 5
1.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols on the organ................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols in this manual............................................................................... 5
1.4 Transport and storage ................................................................................ 5
2INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 6
2.1 Installation and connection ........................................................................ 6
2.2 Switch on .................................................................................................... 7
3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN......................................................... 8
3.1 Overview of the components ..................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Vivaldi 150 ....................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Vivaldi 250 ....................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Vivaldi 350 ..................................................................................................10
3.2 Overview of controls................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Vivaldi 150 ..................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Vivaldi 250 ..................................................................................................12
3.2.3 Vivaldi 350 ..................................................................................................13
3.3 Connect and switch on the peripherals.................................................... 14
3.4 External connections ................................................................................ 14
4OPERATION ..................................................................................15
4.1 Volume controls........................................................................................ 15
4.2 Expression pedal....................................................................................... 15
4.3 Cathedral .................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Adaptive Ambiance System ...................................................................... 16
4.5 Intonations................................................................................................ 17
4.6 Stops ......................................................................................................... 17
4.7 Couplers.................................................................................................... 17
4.8 Accessories ............................................................................................... 18
4.9 Pre-programmed memory locations ........................................................ 19
4.10 Capture memory....................................................................................... 19
4.11 Transposer ................................................................................................ 20
4.12 Crescendo pedal ....................................................................................... 20
4.13 Quick Access ............................................................................................. 21
4.13.1 Programming mode crescendo pedal ........................................................21
4.13.2 Keyboard assignment Orchestrals..............................................................21
5JOHANNUS MENU.........................................................................22
5.1 Ambiance.................................................................................................. 22
5.2 Crescendo ................................................................................................. 23
5.3 Datadump ................................................................................................. 23
5.4 Demo Songs .............................................................................................. 24
5.5 Display Contrast........................................................................................ 25
5.6 Expression Pedals ..................................................................................... 26
5.7 Keyboard Config ....................................................................................... 27
5.8 Key Volumes ............................................................................................. 27
5.9 MIDI Config ............................................................................................... 30
5.10 Orchestrals................................................................................................ 31
5.11 Reset Procedures...................................................................................... 32
5.12 Reverb Settings......................................................................................... 33
5.13 Startup Settings ........................................................................................ 34
5.14 Temperaments.......................................................................................... 38

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5.15 Tracker Action........................................................................................... 39
5.16 Tuning ....................................................................................................... 40
5.17 Tweeter Settings....................................................................................... 40
6OPTIONAL VOICE PACKAGES .........................................................42
6.1 Characteristics per voice........................................................................... 42
6.2 Exclusions.................................................................................................. 48
7MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY..................49
7.1 Maintenance............................................................................................. 49
7.1.1 Maintenance of the cabinet .......................................................................49
7.1.2 Maintenance of the manuals .....................................................................49
7.2 Problems................................................................................................... 49
7.3 Warranty................................................................................................... 49
8MIDI IMPLEMENTATIONS..............................................................50
8.1 MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................................... 50
8.2 MIDI Specifications ................................................................................... 51

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1SAFETY
1.1 Safety instructions
1.2 Symbols on the organ
Warning
Warning for electric shock
Warning for static-sensitive components
1.3 Symbols in this manual
Warning or important information
Note
1.4 Transport and storage
Pay attention to the following during transport and storage:
1. Remove the music desk and the pedal board from the organ.
2. Relative humidity within the storage area: 40 to 60%.
Position the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect the organ to a grounded power socket.
Turn off the organ when it is not in use.
Do not place the organ in a damp area.
Do not expose the organ to liquids.
Follow the instructions and precautionary measures in this user manual.
Keep this user manual with the organ.
The organ may only be opened by a technician authorized by Johannus
Orgelbouw b.v. The organ contains static-sensitive components. The warranty
is void if the organ is opened by a non-authorized person.

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation and connection
1. Position the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
2. Lean the organ slightly backward.
3. Slide the pedal board (D) against the organ.
4. Set the organ upright.
5. Put the music desk (A) in the groove on the cover of the organ.
6. Place the organ bench (C) over het pedal board.
7. Make sure the voltage of the organ matches the voltage of the main. See the
serial plate (B).
8. Connect the organ to a grounded power socket.
A
B
C
D
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Main screen Vivaldi 250/350 and
Vivaldi 150 with optional LIVEreverb
Main screen Vivaldi 150
2.2 Switch on
Switch on the organ with the on/off piston at
the right, next to the manuals. Wait several
seconds. Starting the control functions and the
settings will take some time.
The lights of the 0 piston and the as standard
set functions lit up. The settings appear on the
display.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--

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3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN
3.1 Overview of the components
3.1.1 Vivaldi 150
AMusic desk
BLoudspeakers
CSurround loudspeakers
DOrgan bench
ESwell pedal
FCrescendo pedal
GPedal board
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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3.1.2 Vivaldi 250
AMusic Desk
BTweeters
CLoudspeakers
DSurround loudspeakers
EOrgan bench
FSwell pedals
GCrescendo pedal
HPedal board
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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3.1.3 Vivaldi 350
AMusic Desk
BTweeters
CLoudspeakers
DSurround loudspeakers
EOrgan bench
FSwell pedals
GCrescendo pedal
HPedal board
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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3.2 Overview of controls
3.2.1 Vivaldi 150
A Pedal stops
B Great stops
C Swell stops
D Volume control Organ
E Volume control Cathedral
F SET / ENTER
G Capture memory locations
H Pre-programmed memory locations
I0: Recall / Reset
J RO: Reeds Off
K CH: Chorus
L MB: Manual Bass
MCF: Cantus Firmus
NTRANS.: Transposer
O - and + pistons
P CR: Crescendo
Q MENU
R Manual Great
S Manual Swell
T On/Off piston
U Display
V SEQ- and SEQ+ pistons
W S/S : All swells to Swell
X MIDI stops
YIntonation variations
Z Intonation styles
AA Orchestral solo voices
AB Orchestral voices

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3.2.2 Vivaldi 250
A Pedal stops
B Great stops
C Swell stops
D Couplers and Tremulants
E Volume control Organ
F Volume control Cathedral
G SET / ENTER
H Capture memory locations
I Pre-programmed memory locations
J0: Recall / Reset
K RO: Reeds Off
L CH: Chorus
M MB: Manual Bass
NCF: Cantus Firmus
OTRANS.: Transposer
P - and + pistons
Q CR: Crescendo
R MENU
S Manual Great
T Manual Swell
U On/Off piston
V Display
W SEQ- and SEQ+ pistons
X S/S : All swells to Swell
Y MIDI stops
ZIntonation variations
AA Intonation styles
AB Orchestral solo voices
AC Orchestral voices

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3.2.3 Vivaldi 350
A Pedal stops
B Great stops
C Display
D Swell stops
E Choir stops
F Volume control Organ
G Volume control Cathedral
H SET / ENTER
I KT: Keyboard Transfer
JCapture memory locations
K Pre-programmed memory locations
L 0: Recall / Reset
M RO: Reeds Off
NCH: Chorus
OMB: Manual Bass
PCF: Cantus Firmus
Q TRANS.: Transposer
R - and + pistons
S CR: Crescendo
T MENU
U Manual Choir
V Manual Great
W Manual Swell
X On/Off piston
Y SEQ- and SEQ+ pistons
ZS/S: All swells to Swell
AA MIDI stops
AB Intonation variations
AC Intonation styles
AD Orchestral solo voices
AE Orchestral voices

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3.3 Connect and switch on the peripherals
You can connect peripherals (for example, a MIDI device) to the organ.
1. Switch off the organ and the peripheral.
2. Connect the peripheral to the organ.
3. Switch on the peripheral.
4. Switch on the organ.
3.4 External connections
The external connections are on the left under the console.
MIDI IN: An input for receiving MIDI codes from other devices.
MIDI MOD: A programmable MIDI output for connecting a sound module or
expander, for example.
MIDI SEQ: A non-programmable MIDI output for connecting a Johannus
Sequencer+ or PC (with the optional Johannus Intonat program), for example.
AUX IN: A stereo audio input for playing the sound of an external device through
the amplifiers of the organ. For example, an expander connected to the organ
through the MIDI MOD can be played through the instrument's loudspeakers.
AUX OUT: A stereo audio output for connecting an external device (amplifier or
recording device, for example).
PHONES: This connection for a (stereo) headphone is suited for a headphone with
an impedance of 30 Ω or more (see headphone specifications).
When the headphone is used, the loudspeakers of the organ are switched off
automatically.
Follow the instructions provided in the documentation for the peripheral.

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4OPERATION
4.1 Volume controls
Organ: You can adjust the volume of the organ with the ORGAN volume control.
Cathedral: The reverb volume can be adjusted smoothly with the CATHEDRAL
volume control.
4.2 Expression pedal
In the standard version the organ has two expression pedals. One is configured as
a swell pedal for the Swell, and one is configured as a crescendo pedal. With use
of the Johannus Menu, the function of the expression pedals can be changed, see
§ 5.6 Expression Pedals.
Using an expression pedal which is set as a swell pedal will next to the volume
also changes the timbre of the stops. By this the effect of the swell box shutters of
a pipe organ is simulated.
Extra expression pedal (optional)
If the organ has the optional Luxury Package an extra expression pedal is
available. This expression pedal standard is configured as swell pedal for the Great
and Pedal (Vivaldi 150/250) or Choir, Great and Pedal (Vivaldi 350). This function can be
changed using the Johannus Menu, see § 5.6 Expression Pedals.
4.3 Cathedral
ASR-12 (Vivaldi 150)
In the standard version of the Vivaldi 150 the Adaptive Surround Reverb ASR-12
system is available.
The ASR-12 reverb system produces a digital acoustic effect. This effect provides a
spatial reproduction of the organ sound that can be adjusted continuously.
Turn the volume control CATHEDRAL to adjust the reverb volume.
The reverb length can be set using the Johannus Menu. See § 5.12, sub a. The
length can be set for each intonation style and variation.
The following 12 reverb types can be selected for each intonation style and
variation in the Johannus Menu, see § 5.12, sub a:
Abbey Church
Basilica
City Cathedral
Concert Hall
Hill Church
Marble Church
Marble Room
Music Room

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Palace Hall
Royal Auditorium
Town Church
Village Chapel
LIVEreverb (optional for Vivaldi 150, standard for Vivaldi 250/350)
The LIVEreverb system produces a natural reverb using recordings of the acoustics
of existing churches and concert halls.
Turn the volume control CATHEDRAL to adjust the reverb volume.
In the LIVEreverb system 12 different churches and concert halls are available
which can be chosen using the Johannus Menu, see § 5.12, sub b.
In order of length these churches and concert halls are:
St. Salviuskerk, Limbricht 2,5s
Zuidervermaning, Westzaan 2,5s
Frogner Kirke, Oslo 3,5s
Feike Asmazaal, Johannus Ede 3,5s
Plantagekerk, Zwolle 4,5s
St. Jozef, Utrecht 4,5s
Oude Kerk, Ede 5s
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam 5,5s
St. Peter, Bonn-Vilich 6s
Kruisverheffingskerk, Raalte 6,5s
Bovenkerk, Kampen 7s
Église Notre Dame, La Grand-Combe 8s
4.4 Adaptive Ambiance System
Adaptive Ambiance System is a function which works with LIVEreverb to position
the organ sound in the church. It lets you choose where to sit in the church to
enjoy the sound of the organ.
There is choice out of four locations:
Location Organ Console: you are sitting at the console of the organ
Location Front: you are sitting in front of the church
Location Centre: you are sitting in the middle of the church
Location Rear: you are sitting at the back of the church
Volume control Cathedral is besides adjusting the volume of the reverb also used
to adjust the balance between the organ sound and the ambiance.
Adaptive Ambiance System can be configured using the Johannus Menu. See § 5.1
Ambiance.
The set location is to read on the display
behind Am:.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--

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4.5 Intonations
The organ has 12 intonations, divided in four styles: Romantic (ROM), Symphonic
(SYM), Baroque (BAR) and Historic (HIS) and three variation per style: Standard,
Solo (SOLO) and Trio (TRIO).
Select an intonation style by pressing the ROM, SYM, BAR or HIS piston. Select an
intonation variation by pressing the SOLO or TRIO piston. If no variation piston is
selected, Standard is selected automatically.
4.6 Stops
The stops are activated via rocker tabs, pre-programmed memory locations or
capture memory locations.
The lamp in the rocker tab lights when the associated stop is active.
The stops are divided into the following groups:
Pedal: Activates the stops associated with the Pedal.
Choir: Activates the stops associated with the Choir (Vivaldi 350 only).
Great: Activates the stops associated with the Great.
Swell: Activates the stops associated with the Swell.
Solo- and orchestral voices (optional)
If the organ is equipped with the optional Premium or Platinum Voice Package a
number of solo- and orchestral voices are available.
These solo- and orchestral voices are activated by thumb pistons on the piston rail
between the manuals. The lamp in the thumb piston lights when the associated
voice is active.
See chapter 6 OPTIONAL VOICE PACKAGES for more information on solo- and
orchestral voices.
Solo- and orchestral voices are standard playable from a factory defined manual.
This can be changed via Quick Access, see § 4.13.2 Keyboard assignment
Orchestrals, and via the Johannus Menu, see § 5.10 Orchestrals.
4.7 Couplers
Manual couplers:
CHOIR - GREAT (Vivaldi 350 only):
Fully couples all keys of the Choir to the Great.
SWELL - GREAT:
Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Great.
SWELL - CHOIR (Vivaldi 350 only):
Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Choir.
Pedal couplers:
CHOIR - PEDAL (Vivaldi 350 only):
Fully couples all keys of the Choir to the Pedal.
GREAT - PEDAL:

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Fully couples all keys of the Great to the Pedal.
SWELL - PEDAL:
Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Pedal.
Manual Bass (MB):
Couples the Pedal monophonic to the Great. Only the lowest key that is played on
the Great is coupled from the Pedal to the Great.
If only the lowest key of a chord is released, the pedal key activated by the
Manual Bass function is dropped until a new lowest key is played.
Activate the Manual Bass with the MB piston.
Cantus Firmus (CF):
Cantus firmus: Latin for ‘fixed voice’ or in organs ‘solo voice’or ‘melody coupler’.
Couples the Swell monophonic to the Great. Only the highest key that is played on
the Great is coupled from the Swell to the Great.
With use of a solo registration on the Swell in this way a solo is heard while
playing only on the Great.
If only the highest key of a chord is released, the key activated by the Cantus
Firmus function is dropped until a new highest key is played.
Activate the Cantus Firmus with the CF piston.
4.8 Accessories
Keyboard Transfer (KT) (Vivaldi 350 only):
Keyboard Transfer is a function to switch the manuals of the Choir and the Great.
When Keyboard Transfer is active manual 1 is the Great manual and manual 2 is
the Choir manual. Activate the Keyboard Transfer with the KT piston.
Chorus (CH):
Chorus is a function for lightly detuning the organ stops to give it a broader and
livelier sound. Activate the Chorus with the CH piston.
Reeds Off (RO):
Reeds Off is a function to switch off all reed stops simultaneously. As long as this
piston is pressed, no reed stops can be activated. When this function is switched
off, the reed stops that were on are activated again. Activate the Reeds Off with
the RO piston.
Recall / Reset function (0):
The 0 piston cancels stops in two ways:
1. A short press on the 0 piston: Only the last change is cancelled.
2. A long press on the 0 piston: All stops are cancelled.
It is advisable not to use the Cantus Firmus in combination with the coupler
SWELL - GREAT because this overrules the solo function of the Cantus Firmus.
It is advisable not to use the Manual Bass while playing the pedal board to avoid
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Sequence - and +
Sequence is a function for sequential selecting capture memory locations.
1. Select a capture memory location to start (for example level 2, location 2).
2. Use the SEQ- or SEQ+ pistons to select the previous or next capture memory
location.
All swells to swell (S/S)
All Swells to Swell transforms the swell pedal for the Swell to a swell pedal for the
whole organ.
4.9 Pre-programmed memory locations
Pre-programmed memory locations are available by operating pistons PP to T.
These six memory locations have factory settings (presets) appropriate for the
quiet pianissimo to the loud tutti.
Calling up a pre-programmed memory location:
Press a pre-programmed memory location (PP-T). The active stops light up.
Programming a pre-programmed memory location:
1. Select the desired stops.
2. Press the SET piston. Hold in the piston.
3. Press the desired pre-programmed memory location (PP-T).
4. Release the SET piston.
4.10 Capture memory
Through use of the capture memory, a registration can be activated with just one
piston. The capture memory consists of 75 levels.
These levels can be seen on the display (Mem:…
). Each level has eight memory locations
(pistons 1-8). The 600 capture memory
locations are not pre-programmed and can be programmed by the musician.
Although it is possible to store any registration under a piston of a pre-
programmed memory location it is advisable to select a registration matching the
text of the piston.
The current setting of the pre-programmed memory location will be lost.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--
If no expression pedal is configured as a swell pedal for the Swell, the S/S piston
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Programming a capture memory location:
1. Select the desired stops.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select a level (1-75) on the display.
3. Press the SET piston. Hold in the piston.
4. Press the desired memory location (1-8).
5. Release the SET piston.
Calling up a capture memory location:
1. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired level (1-75) on the display.
2. Press the desired memory location (1-8). The active stops light up.
4.11 Transposer
The Transposer function shifts the pitch by half-tone increments (from -8 to +8).
The transposer setting can be read on the
display (Tr: …).
1. Press the TRANS piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to set the pitch.
3. When the transposer change needs to be saved, press the SET piston in the
time the TRANS. piston is lit.
4.12 Crescendo pedal
The crescendo pedal can be used to activate 20 registrations step-by-step. These
registrations start with very quiet (pianissimo) to very loud (tutti).
The default registrations of the 20 steps can be changed. See § 5.2 Crescendo.
Activating the crescendo pedal
If the crescendo pedal is not activated it is
indicated on the displays with Cr:--.
Use the CR piston to activate the crescendo
pedal. The display indicates the actual step.
Crescendo pedal as additional swell pedal
The crescendo pedal can also be configured as a swell pedal. See § 5.6 Expression
Pedals.
If the crescendo pedal is set as additional swell pedal, all functions of the
crescendo pedal are deactivated.
Through use of the SEQ- and SEQ+ pistons previous or next memory locations can
be selected in steps of one. The lighted memory location piston and the memory
level shown in the display indicate the selected location.
The current setting of the capture memory location will be lost.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr: 0
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--