Marshall Morrison Instruments MDT User manual

Marshall Morrison Instruments
OWNER’S MANUAL
Morrison Digital Trumpet
Copyright © 2005 MARSHALL MORRISON INSTRUMENTS
All rights reserved.

MDT OWNERS MANUAL V1.07
Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 2
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................5
Section 1: Getting Started ................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Welcome to the MDT ............................................................................................... 6
1.2 What's Included......................................................................................................... 6
1.3 What else is required to play the MDT..................................................................... 6
1.4 Getting To Know Your MDT ................................................................................... 7
1.5 Connecting the MDT ................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Turn on the Power................................................................................................... 10
1.7 Play Mode ............................................................................................................... 10
1.8 How To Hold the MDT........................................................................................... 10
1.9 Physical Adjustments on the MDT......................................................................... 11
1.10 Maintaining your MDT......................................................................................... 11
1.11 Overview Of Fingering ......................................................................................... 12
Section 2: Hot Keys Guide ............................................................................................... 17
2.1 What are Hot Keys?................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Hot Keys to Transpose............................................................................................ 17
2.3 Hot Keys To Send Program Changes ..................................................................... 17
2.4 About Bank Select .................................................................................................. 17
2.5 Hot Keys To Send Favorite Program Changes ....................................................... 18
2.6 Hot Keys to set the MIDI Controllers Sent from the Breath Sensor ...................... 18
2.7 Hot Keys to Set the MIDI Controllers Sent from the Thumb Controllers.............. 19
2.8 Hot Keys to Send MIDI Volume Data (CC#7) to Adjust Synth Level .................. 20
2.9 Hot Keys to Send MIDI Expression Data (CC#11) to Adjust Synth Level............ 20
2.10 Hot Keys to Save Current Settings to Flash RAM ............................................... 20
2.11 Hot Keys to Activate PANIC................................................................................ 21
2.12 Hot Keys to Transmit The MDT's Parameters as MIDI Data............................... 21
2.13 Hot Keys to Initialize to Factory Settings............................................................. 21
2.14 Hot Keys for Test Mode ....................................................................................... 21
2.15 Hot Keys to Enter Expert Mode............................................................................ 22
Section 3: Edit Mode Guide.............................................................................................. 23
3.1 Entering Edit Mode................................................................................................. 23
3.2 Navigating Edit Mode............................................................................................. 23
3.3 Making Changes and Saving in Edit mode............................................................. 23
3.4 Transposing the Trumpet ........................................................................................ 24
3.5 Setting Favourite Sounds ........................................................................................ 24
3.6 Setting Button Functions......................................................................................... 25
3.7 Button Functions Availability and Explanation...................................................... 25
3.8 Setting Lever Functions .......................................................................................... 29
3.9 Setting Breath Functions......................................................................................... 30
3.10 Setting Portamento Time On Value...................................................................... 31
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3.11 Setting MIDI Channel........................................................................................... 32
3.12 Setting Vibrato Response...................................................................................... 32
3.13 Setting Vibrato Width........................................................................................... 33
3.14 Setting Breath Gain............................................................................................... 34
3.15 Setting MIDI Density............................................................................................ 34
3.16 Factory Reset ........................................................................................................ 35
3.17 Software Version Number .................................................................................... 36
Section 4: Tips and FAQs................................................................................................. 37
4.1 Where Can I Find Sounds To Use With The MDT ................................................ 37
4.2 To Latch Growl On and Off on the TURBO VL70-m ........................................... 37
4.3 What are the advantages of modifying patches on my receiving synth? Why not
just use the factory presets? .......................................................................................... 38
4.4 How to set up patches for Wind Control?............................................................... 38
4.5 Tips On Emulative Playing..................................................................................... 39
4.6 Tips on Playing Guitar Patches............................................................................... 39
4.7 Tips on Playing Sax Patches................................................................................... 39
4.8 Tips on Playing Flute Patches................................................................................. 40
4.9 Tips for troubleshooting if your MDT wont power up ........................................... 40
Section 5: Expert Edit Mode............................................................................................. 41
5.1 Expert Mode Note................................................................................................... 41
5.2 To Enter Expert Mode ............................................................................................ 41
5.3 Expert Mode Parameters......................................................................................... 41
5.3.1 Transpose Value............................................................................................... 41
5.3.2 Thumb Button Fn............................................................................................. 41
5.3.3 Pinky Button Fn ............................................................................................... 42
5.3.4 Breath Gain ...................................................................................................... 42
5.3.5 Vib Resp Time ................................................................................................. 42
5.3.6 Vib Width......................................................................................................... 42
5.3.7 De-Gl Valve Rst............................................................................................... 42
5.3.8 Deglitch Count................................................................................................. 42
5.3.9 Startup Octave.................................................................................................. 43
5.3.10 Breath Threshold............................................................................................ 43
5.3.11 Aftertouch O/F............................................................................................... 43
5.3.12 Breath O/F...................................................................................................... 43
5.3.13 Breath MIDI CC# .......................................................................................... 43
5.3.14 Full Oct Switch .............................................................................................. 44
5.3.15 Capture Time ................................................................................................. 44
5.3.16 VolCtrl MIDI CC#......................................................................................... 44
5.3.17 Initial Volume ................................................................................................ 44
5.3.18 Expres O/F ..................................................................................................... 44
5.3.19 Volume O/F ................................................................................................... 44
5.3.20 Volume Vel Level.......................................................................................... 44
5.3.21 PortTime OnValue......................................................................................... 44
5.3.22 Use Alt ThUp O/F.......................................................................................... 45
5.3.23 Alt ThU MIDI CC#........................................................................................ 45
5.3.24 Use Alt ThDn O/F.......................................................................................... 45
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5.3.25 Alt ThD MIDI CC#........................................................................................ 45
5.3.26 Use Alt ThL O/F ............................................................................................ 45
5.3.27 Alt ThL MIDI CC# ........................................................................................ 45
5.3.28 Breath Calibrate ............................................................................................. 45
5.3.29 RH Pinky Int G .............................................................................................. 46
5.3.30 RH Pinky Int C............................................................................................... 46
5.3.31 Pos Tongue Slope .......................................................................................... 46
5.3.32 Slope Cont O/F .............................................................................................. 46
5.3.33 Slope MIDI CC#............................................................................................ 46
5.3.34 Slope Gain...................................................................................................... 46
5.3.35 Neg Tongue Slope.......................................................................................... 47
5.3.36 MIDI Channel ................................................................................................ 47
5.3.37 TngNoteOff Delay ......................................................................................... 47
5.3.38 NoNote Cont Mute......................................................................................... 47
5.3.39 Favourite Sound 1 Bank ... Favorite Sound 8 Bank....................................... 47
5.3.40 Favourite Sound 1 Num ... Favorite Sound 8 Num ....................................... 47
5.3.41 Br MIDI Density............................................................................................ 48
5.3.42 LeverMIDIDensity......................................................................................... 48
5.3.43 Hot Keys Active............................................................................................. 48
5.3.44 ProgChgScrollSpd.......................................................................................... 48
5.3.45 PortSw MIDI CC# ......................................................................................... 48
5.3.46 Bank Select MSB........................................................................................... 49
5.3.47 FavSnd 1 MSB Bnk ... FavSnd 8 MSB Bnk.................................................. 49
5.3.48 PatchNumber1-128 ........................................................................................ 49
5.3.49 Bank Number1-128........................................................................................ 49
5.3.50 Swap Pinky-Thumb ....................................................................................... 49
5.3.51 NoteOn Vel Mode.......................................................................................... 50
5.3.52 ExtraSw MIDI CC# ....................................................................................... 50
5.3.53 ExtraSw On Value ......................................................................................... 50
5.4 Hexadecimal Conversion Table.............................................................................. 51
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Limited Warranty
Marshall Morrison Instruments warrants the Morrison Digital Trumpet to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the
delivery date. This warranty applies only if the product is owned by the original
purchaser who has the bill of sale.
This warranty explicitly excludes the power pack, and any cables provided with the
MDT, which may become defective as a result of normal wear and tear. The supplied
hard case is not covered under this warranty.
In the event of a defect in materials or workmanship, please contact Marshall Morrison
Instruments immediately. In particular, defects due to shipping should be reported within
3 days for insurance claim purposes. For all other defects, Marshall Morrison Instruments
agrees to repair or replace all defective parts of said products which are returned,
transportation prepaid, for inspection at its service center within the period of the
warranty.
In the event that Marshall Morrison Instruments determines the product requires repair
because of user misuse or regular wear, it will assess a fair repair or replacement fee. The
customer will have the option to pay this fee and have the unit repaired and returned, or
not pay this fee and have the unit returned un-repaired.
Marshall Morrison Instruments will not be liable for consequential, special, indirect, or
similar damages or claims including loss of profit or any other commercial damage, and
in no event will Marshall Morrison Instruments liability for any damages to the purchaser
or any other person exceed the price paid for the product, regardless of any form of the
claim. Marshall Morrison Instruments specifically disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied. Specifically, Marshall Morrison Instruments makes no warranty
that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
This warranty shall be interpreted, and governed by applicable laws in the Australia. If
any provision of this warranty is found void, invalid or unenforceable, it will not affect
the validity of the balance of the warranty, which shall remain valid and enforceable
according to its terms. In the event any remedy hereunder is determined to have failed of
its essential purpose, all limitations of liability and exclusion of damages set forth herein
shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 1: Getting Started
1.1 Welcome to the MDT
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Morrison Digital Trumpet.
The Morrison Digital Trumpet, or MDT, is a trumpet-style MIDI wind controller
developed in Australia by Steve Marshall in collaboration with respected Australian
multi-instrumentalist James Morrison. Designer Steve Marshall began development of
the MDT in 1996. The basic design concept of the MDT was to make a brass-style MIDI
wind controller that would be easy for trumpet and other brass players to play. Unlike
other trumpet wind controllers, the MDT feels and even looks a lot like a trumpet making
the transition from acoustic trumpet to "electronic trumpet" quite easy. The MDT is to the
acoustic trumpet what the electric guitar is to the acoustic guitar. Many years have gone
into the MDT's design and the software that powers this wonderful new instrument. With
its advanced MIDI capabilities and extensive on-horn editing abilities complete with
LCD, it is arguably the most advanced MIDI wind controller ever produced. We
sincerely hope you enjoy playing the MDT as much as we have enjoyed designing it.
1.2 What's Included
The following items are included with the MDT:
* The MDT Brass-style MIDI controller
* A custom stainless steel mouthpiece
* A protective aluminum carrying case
* A connecting cord that connects between the MDT and the MIDI / Power supply box
* A MIDI / Power supply box with the appropriate plug adaptor for your region
* A hexagonal Allen wrench used for adjusting the handle and thumb levers
* 12mm clear support piece for LH thumb and spare M3*8 button head screw
* Spare fuse, 5 * 20mm 1Amp, the fuse is located inside the MIDI/ Power supply box
1.3 What else is required to play the MDT
The MDT is an extremely advanced MIDI wind controller but it is important to
remember that the MDT is a controller- that is, it generates a MIDI signal that is used to
control a MIDI sound source. The MDT must be connected to a MIDI sound source to
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create a sound. There are numerous MIDI sound modules, keyboards, and computer soft
synths that will work well with the MDT.
You will also need a quality amplifier or pair of headphones. It is best to avoid guitar or
bass guitar amps since they often are not full range, are EQ'd for guitar, and lack a
tweeter. A much better choice is a full range keyboard or PA type amplifier. Many
companies make such amps such as Yamaha, Roland, Mackie, Peavey, Bose, etc... A
visit to your local music dealer will likely prove fruitful.
To get the most out of your system you may wish to load some patches into your sound
source that are programmed specifically for use with wind controllers such as the MDT.
1.4 Getting To Know Your MDT
Mouthpiece Removable custom stainless steel mouthpiece
Up/Down Lever Adjustment
Screws
Used to adjust width between Thumb Levers
Thumb Up Lever, Thumb
Down Lever
Assignable continuous MIDI controllers, Factory Default
is for Pitch Bend Up and Down
Vibrato Lever Assignable continuous MIDI controller, Factory Default is
for Vibrato
Valve 1, Valve 2, Valve 3 Valves used for playing with RH, also used for Editing
RH Pinky Button Assignable Function Button, also used for Editing
Bell LEDs Shows visually the current octave position, middle red
LED indicates half octave, Middle green LED indicates
middle C octave.
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Bell The bell end can be removed to access control jumpers
LCD Visual LCD screen used for editing.
Handle Adjustment Screws Used to adjust the handle to the desired position
Handle The trumpet is held by the handle using the LH
RH Thumb Button Assignable Function Button
Connector Jack Connects the MDT to the MIDI Box
Air Vent Used to control airflow and allow moisture to escape
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 These buttons are used for selecting Octave
and Half Octave with the LH during
normal play mode. This can be seen in the
fingering chart below and is shown visually
with the bell LEDs. They can also be used
in combination with the function buttons
for various controls.
Octave +, Octave - These buttons modify the current position
of buttons 1-8 in the overall 10 octave
range. This can be seen in the bell LEDs.
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6 to 9 volt DC Connector Connection for power plug pack adapter
Power Switch Used to turn the MDT On and Off
MDT Connector Jack Connects to the MDT Connector Jack with the cable
provided
MIDI Out Connector MIDI OUT from the MDT, this connector should be
connected to the MIDI IN on your receiving sound source.
1.5 Connecting the MDT
Connecting the MDT is simple. Unwind the connecting cable and carefully plug in the
small end to the connector located on the underside of the MDT. Be sure to line up the
pins visually then push it in and screw on the retainer to hold the cable securely on the
MDT.
Next connect the larger end of the connecting cable to the connector on the MIDI / Power
supply box labelled "MDT LEAD". Line up the pins visually then push it in and screw
on the retainer to hold the cable securely onto the MIDI / Power supply box.
IMPORTANT: Before making any connections, be sure the power is off on the MIDI
Box. Failing to do so can cause the possibility of blowing the internal fuse.
Next connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT on the MDT MIDI box to your
MIDI sound source's MIDI IN jack.
Next, connect the included AC power supply to the MDT MIDI box connector labelled
"6-9 VDC". If included, attach the plug adaptor to the AC power supply and plug it into
your AC wall socket. Note that the AC power supply is universal and can be used in
most areas of the world with the proper plug adaptor. The AC power supply can run on
anywhere from 100 to 240 volts AC at 50-60hz. All that is usually needed is a different
plug adaptor for the country you are in.
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1.6 Turn on the Power
Once you have finished connecting the MDT you can turn on the power. The MDT can
then be turned on using the ‘POWER ON/OFF’ switch on the MIDI / Power supply box
and your MDT should glow blue indicating that it is powered up. Note: All sensors are
calibrated at startup so it is important to ensure that no levers are being pressed and no
pressure is being applied into the mouthpiece at startup. When you power up the MDT it
is in play mode.
1.7 Play Mode
The following message is displayed on the LCD screen when you are in play mode. Also
the octave LEDs in the bell of the horn light up. When the MDT is first turned on it starts
in play mode with the center octave green LED active.
MORRI S ON DI GI TAL
T R U M P E T , M M I I N C
Play Mode Main Screen
1.8 How To Hold the MDT
The MDT is mostly supported by the left hand. While holding your left hand upward
place the MDT in the crook of your left hand between your thumb and index fingers.
Allow the weight of the horn to rest in the left hand. Place the tips of your left hand
fingers on the lower row of buttons nearest the bell of the MDT. This is the normal
position of the left hand. To access the upper range of the MDT, simply move your left
hand fingertips to the upper 4 buttons. Note that the upper and lower buttons nearest the
mouthpiece end of the MDT are used for overall octave transposition. They are not
generally accessed too often in normal playing.
Your right hand is then used to play the valves like an acoustic trumpet. Your pinky
finger rests in the ring while your first 3 fingers play the valves.
To access the right hand controllers, place you right hand thumb inside the large
thumbhole. You will notice that there are 3 levers inside this hole. Normally you will rest
the tip of your thumb on the lever furthest in the hole. This level is called the Vibrato
Lever. You wiggle this lever to create a natural sounding vibrato.
You will note that there are two additional levers inside this hole that are manipulated
with the side of your thumb. These two levers are usually used for bending the pitch but
they can be used for other things as well which is explained elsewhere in this manual.
Ensure you adjust these levers to suit your hand so that you do not accidentally activate
these sensors while playing.
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