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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1.9 Physical Adjustments on the MDT
The MDT incorporates physical adjustments to allow customization by the user to suit
their varying hand sizes.
The handle for the left hand is adjustable in and out to compensate for finger length. The
handle has four screws on each side. The top two on each side are used for adjustment.
Just loosen the top two screws on each side, don’t unscrew them completely, then push or
pull the handle until it is in the position you want. Recommended position is when you
are holding the horn and your fingers are straight they should line up with the top row of
switches. You can also rotate the handle slightly if you desire, some people find it more
comfortable, but it all depends on how you like to hold the horn and the balance you
want.
The width between the bend up and bend down levers is also adjustable to compensate
for varying thumb width and personal preference on movement sensitivity. There are two
adjustment screws for each lever. Loosen the screws adjacent to the adjustment slots and
move the lever to the desired position. When re-tightening the screws pull slightly
sideways away from the levers. This ensures that the little space between the adjustment
piece and the lever is maintained, otherwise the lever may rub slightly.
The 9mm thumb support piece on the front side of the MDT is adjustable or changeable
to suit the user. This piece can be adjusted with rotation. Undo the screw holding the
support and rotate the support to a position that feels comfortable then re-tighten the
screw. If you would prefer a thicker support, a 12mm clear support is included with the
MDT. If you would prefer no support you can remove it and then use the spare 8mm
screw provided in the support screw hole.
1.10 Maintaining your MDT
We recommend the MDT only be cleaned with a soft dry dust-free cloth. Do Not use any
solvent based cleaners. The mouthpiece area can be cleaned with a cotton style bud. Do
not poke any sharp objects into any orifice of the MDT. All adjustments and tightening
of screws on the MDT should be done by hand with the supplied or equivalent Allen key.
Do not over tighten.
Do not leave the MDT in extreme weather conditions such as in direct sunlight or high
temperature environments. Keep the MDT dry at all times. The MDT is a precision
instrument and as such should not be used for any other purpose than that for which it
was designed. Treat you instrument with care and you will get many years of enjoyment
from your MDT.
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1.11 Overview Of Fingering
The fingering system on the MDT is similar but not exactly like an acoustic trumpet. The
right hand is fingered exactly like an acoustic trumpet playing in it's lowest octave. Upper
octaves on the MDT simply repeat this lower octave fingering.
The octaves and half octaves are selected with the four left hand fingers. The left hand
pinky finger and left hand middle finger always select a C in one of four octaves. The left
hand ring and index finger always select a G in one of four octaves. The left hand fingers
rest on either the bottom or top row of buttons depending on what range you wish to play
in.
The two buttons closest to the mouthpiece are octave transpose buttons. These are used
for setting the overall octave transposition of the MDT. These two buttons are not
generally used while playing, but rather they are set ahead of time to select the overall
general pitch range of the MDT.
So C# is always fingered with valves 1, 2 and 3. D is always fingered with valves 1 and
3. Eb is always fingered with valves 2 and 3. E is always fingered with valves 1 and 2
etc...
It is possible to use alternate fingerings. The right hand pinky button can be set to a "Trill
Key". In fact, this is the factory default. If you play a C and then press the trill key, the
pitch will go up to an E. So while holding down the trill key it is possible to play a C# as
1 and 2, D as 1, Eb as 2, etc...
Since the embouchure is not needed or used for jumping octaves or intervals, the left
hand is actively used in fingering. The use of the left hand is fairly simple. When no
valves are down, the left hand selects Cs or Gs in various octaves and pushing the right
hand valves lowers the pitch from there. Valve 1 lowers the pitch two half steps. Valve 2
lowers the pitch a half step. Valve 3 lowers the pitch 3 half steps.
Beginners to this system should keep in mind that it generally takes a few months of
practice to become proficient on the MDT. As with any other MIDI wind controller, the
embouchure is not used to change registers. Thus, the hands need to do what is normally
done by adjusting the embouchure. Persevere and with a moderate amount of practice
the system will become very natural and logical. Once the fingering system is learned the
benefits are enormous. Once learned, you can then play ANY instrument with the same
fingering! The possibilities are staggering.
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Section 2: Hot Keys Guide
2.1 What are Hot Keys?
Hot Keys are combinations of button presses that allow parameter changes on the fly
while still in ‘Play Mode’. They allow you to change various aspects of the horn without
having to stop playing to enter Edit Mode. For example, you can change the MIDI
controller sent from the thumb levers, or you can change patches on your synth, or you
can transpose the MDT to any key, etc...
2.2 Hot Keys to Transpose
Hold in...
Left Hand 1/2/3 + Right Hand Pinky
While doing that...
The Octave Up and Down buttons transpose the horn by half steps. The LED strip
indicates the number of half steps starting from the center and going either up or down.
Note that while setting this parameter, you can play a reference note by blowing.
This setting is temporary unless you save it. If you do not save it, then the next time you
boot the MDT, the setting that was last stored will be active.
To save the modified transpose setting permanently as the boot-up default. See "Hot
Keys to Save Current Settings to Flash RAM".
You can also set this function in Edit Mode using the LCD if desired.
2.3 Hot Keys To Send Program Changes
Hold in...
Left Hand 1/2/3 + Right Hand Pinky
While doing that, use valves 1 and 2 to select patches
Valve 1 = Increment by 1
Valve 2 = Decrement by 1
Holding Valve 3 sets the increment/decrement for Valves 1 or 2 to ten.
Holding Down Valve 1 or Valve 2 will activate scrolling. See ‘ProgChgScrollSpd’ in
expert mode to modify the scrolling speed.
2.4 About Bank Select
Bank Select allows you to jump amongst the various banks in your synth. This is one of
the great features of the MDT. When you are scrolling through Patches, the MDT will
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increment or decrement the Bank Select message if you "go over the edge" and pass
higher than 127(128) or below 0(1). If the receiving synth is capable of responding to
Bank Select messages, it will automatically go to the next higher or lower bank. Also,
any Favorite Sounds you assign can include a corresponding Bank Number. This means
you can select any patch in your synth in any bank simply by pushing a button on the
MDT.
Yamaha VL70-m:
The Yamaha VL70-m uses LSB Bank Select and does not require MSB bank select. LSB
Bank numbers on the VL70-m are as follows when using the default setting of Bank
numbers 0-127 on the MDT. Pr1 is LSB Bank 0, Pr2 is LSB 1, Cst is LSB 2 and Int is
LSB 3. For example if you wish to select patch 5 in the Internal bank as one of your
favourites then use the following, MSB is Off(127), LSB is 3, PGM NUM is 5.
Roland XV Series:
The Roland XV series has a small quirk. It is not possible to jump from Voice or Rhythm
banks to a Performance bank. To select Performance banks, you need to first be in a
Performance bank.
2.5 Hot Keys To Send Favorite Program Changes
The MDT has the ability to store either 4 or 8 or your favorite Program Change values
along with their associated Bank Select values. Depending on the settings you have made
in Edit Mode, you have either 4 or 8 available. Once you save your favorites using Edit
Mode, it is very simple and quick to access your 4 or 8 favorite patches IN ANY BANK
in the receiving synth!
To send a Favorite Patch, you need to assign the Right Hand Thumb Button to "Nxt Fav
Snd", "Func Button", or "8 Fav Snds". Then you can make patch changes by using the
thumb button in conjunction with the LH buttons. See ‘Button Functions Availability
and Explanation’ in the LCD edit mode section of the manual for more explanation on
the fingering combinations required for your thumb button setting.
2.6 Hot Keys to set the MIDI Controllers Sent from the Breath Sensor
When powering up the MDT it is possible to quickly set what MIDI controllers are sent
in response to the Breath Sensor. To do this, turn off the MDT, then at startup, hold
down any combination of the following...
Valve 1 = Breath Controller (MIDI Controller #2)
Valve 2 = Volume (MIDI Controller #7)
Valve 3 = Channel Aftertouch
RH Pinky = Expression (MIDI Controller #11)
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Any combination of the above can be selected to be transmitted in response to your
breath pressure. It is not recommended to use volume control in conjunction with any
other controller being used to directly or indirectly control volume.
The following occurs ONLY when VOLUME (MIDI Controller #7) is active: The
Velocity that gets sent switches between the following four values in response to
tonguing; 124, 125, 126, 127. For example, gentle tongued notes are sent with a velocity
value of 124, medium tongued notes have a velocity value of 125, etc... This can be
useful for velocity switching samples etc. Also after approximately 5 seconds of non-
activity, a Volume value of 127 is sent to reset the synth.
This setting is temporary unless you save it. If you do not save it, then the next time you
boot the MDT, the setting that was last stored will be active.
This setting can be stored permanently as boot-up defaults. See "Hot Keys to Save
Current Settings to Flash RAM".
You can also set this function in Edit Mode using the LCD if desired.
2.7 Hot Keys to Set the MIDI Controllers Sent from the Thumb Controllers
Hold in the following:
+ Left hand 2/3/4
+ Right Hand Pinky
+ Hold in the thumb lever you wish to edit
While doing that, push ONE of the following to choose the MIDI controller to be sent...
Valve 1 = Normal (Pitchbend/Vibrato)
Valve 2 = Mod Wheel (MIDI CC#1)
Valve 3 = Foot Controller (MIDI CC#4)
Valves 2 & 3 = Portamento Time (MIDI CC#5)
...then release all buttons.
Only one of the above MIDI controllers can be sent per lever.
This setting is temporary unless you save it. If you do not save it, then the next time you
boot the MDT, the setting that was last stored will be active.
This setting can be stored permanently as boot-up defaults. See "Save Current Settings to
Flash RAM".
You can also set this function in Edit Mode using the LCD if desired.
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A special note regarding the Vibrato Lever: Due to technical reasons, when the Vibrato
Lever is set to send a controller the maximum value it can send for the controller is less
than the maximum level of 127. This is normal and not a malfunction of the MDT.
2.8 Hot Keys to Send MIDI Volume Data (CC#7) to Adjust Synth Level
MIDI Volume Control (continuous controller #7) can be sent if you wish to remotely
adjust the volume of the receiving synths. To send this, hold in...
Left hand 3/6/8 + Right Hand Pinky
(Note the "V" shape for easy recall of this Volume parameter)
While doing that, use Valves 1 or 2 to scroll down or up through MIDI Volume values.
Hold down either valve to scroll continuously.
For visual reference, the approximate value is displayed on the MDT's LEDs as you
change this value.
2.9 Hot Keys to Send MIDI Expression Data (CC#11) to Adjust Synth Level
MIDI Expression Control (continuous controller #11) can be sent if you wish to remotely
adjust the volume of the receiving synths. To send this, hold in...
Left hand 2/4/7 + Right Hand Pinky
(Note the inverted "V" shape as opposed to the MIDI Volume setting above)
While doing that, use Valves 1 or 2 to scroll down or up through MIDI Expression
values. Hold down either valve to scroll continuously.
For visual reference, the approximate value is displayed on the MDT's LEDs as you
change this value.
The advantage of using MIDI Expression over MIDI Volume, assuming the receiving
synth can react to this data, is that the relative balance between multiple synths is
maintained. With MIDI Volume, all synths will jump to the same Volume value and their
relative balance would be lost.
2.10 Hot Keys to Save Current Settings to Flash RAM
Sometimes it is useful to save your current settings. Perhaps you were in Edit Mode and
exited it without saving. To save the settings...
Hold down the Octave Up and Octave Down buttons AND also all 3 valves then release
them.
This can be done during normal operation (not in Edit Mode).
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