midiplus miniEngine USB User manual

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MIDIPLUS
miniEngine USB
Owner’s manual
Thanks for purchasing MIDIPLUS miniEngine USB. Its compact design won’t take up any space in
your working desk or bag, you can bring it easily, simply put in your pocket. miniEngine USB
provides 128 GM sounds and built in modulate reverb、chorus for you to make sound richer while
you composing or playing. miniEngine USB also comes with a 2500mAh lithium battery which
allowing you to continue playing in the absence of external power supply situation; It can be
worked with all MIDI devices with USB output function. Now, all you need to do is connecting your
MIDI equipment and miniEngine USB then you can start your musical journey.
What’s in the Box
Your miniEngine USB package contains as the following, you can contact with your dealer if
anything missed:
● miniEngine USB x1
● 3.5mm TS to MIDI cable x1
● Owner’s manual x1
● Micro-USB cable x1
Safety warning:
This product contains a lithium ion battery, it is strictly prohibited to open the shell, To avoid
possible damage to batteries cells or other damages.
It is strictly prohibited to dismantle, extrusion, puncture, short circuit the product or drop it into
the water, fire or exposed to high temperature environment.
New features
● miniEngine USB provides 128 standard GM tones, up to 64 polyphony output.
● 16bit sampling accuracy of the data, 48KHz sampling frequency, 24dB sound digital filtering
● Supports all MIDI devices MIDI OUT or USB output.
● With digital display, ready to display the value of the current Program, Volume and Reverb.
● Either MIDI or USB connection, can be manifested no delay.

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● miniEngine USB has a USB HOST unique design, you can discard tedious MIDI cable to
connect directly using a USB cable to miniEngine USB connection with your MIDI devices, MIDI
data transfer is complete.
● Support USB HOST MIDI IN and simultaneously, a bomb piano accom- paniment, a piano
playing the melody, wherever can form a small band.
● miniEngine USB is not only small and exquisite, powerful, and easy to operate. Support
miniEngine USB and MIDI devices simultaneously.
● With the Program, Volume and Reverb adjustment function, easy operation, ready to
program the tone, volume and reverb effects as you want.
● Built-in 2500mAh rechargeable lithium battery that can power your MIDI device (USB output
current ≤ 500mA); it will be able to use our sound sources as long as your USB-powered
accepts MIDI device, MIDIPLUS keyboard theoretical power supply can stay up to 5 hours. The
music really makes you carry out no longer have to worry about supply problems.
● In order to better protect the battery and prolong battery life, miniEngine USB will indicate
when the battery is less than 15% into the "low battery indicator status", the screen and LED will
flash once every 5 seconds. When the battery is below 10%, the screen and LED will blink
quickly. The power will automatically shut down when less than 5%.
● miniEngine USB device's USB port (USB HOST) provides a standard USB 5V 500mA current output,
your mobile phone can act as emergency mobile charger.
● Power supply: Everywhere Micro-USB charging / power supply (mostly the USB interface on the
phone, such as Samsung), you can charge for our audio / power with your phone
charger,supply; If you are using the iPhone do not worry, the annex with Micro-USB interface
cable, as long as this cable into your iPhone's charging head, you can charge / power supply;
You can also connect to any USB port (PC using the Micro-USB interface cable, MAC, mobile
power supply, etc.) on miniEngine USB charging.
● Interface: 3.5mm TS audio output interface, MIDI input interface, USB HOST Interface (USB
peripherals), Micro-USB charging / power connector.
Control and Interface

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① Indicator: Communication between devices circumstances indicate that when there is data
transmission indicator flashes.
② Display: Display program number, volume value, reverb and other data values and the
remaining charge.
③ Switch to the volume control: When you press this button, the button lights up, adjust the
volume through the large knob; display shows the current volume value.
④ Switch to the timbre adjustment: When you press this button, the button lights up, through the
large knob to adjust the tone; display shows the current Voice number.
⑤ Switch to the reverb adjustment: When you press this button, the button lights up, adjust the
size of the reverb through the large knob; display shows the current value of the reverb.
⑥ Knob: Used to adjust the Program, Volume and Reverb value.
⑦ Headphone/output interface: Connect to headphones or other output device.
⑧ MIDI IN/USB IN connector: Connect MIDI OUT or MIDI devices with USB output interface
functions. Note: Use the MIDI IN connector to connect the device, you need an external
power supply keyboard.
⑨ Power/Charging Interface: Micro-USB interface that provides power and charging.
⑩ Power switch: Equipment switch, press 5 seconds on or off; in the boot state, click to open the
key, the display will show the remaining power value, three seconds after the absence of any
operation, it will automatically switch back to the previous interface.
Operating Instructions
miniEngine USB sound effects can be adjusted through above silicone button
and knob.
1. Press the function you want to adjust, button lights up, the display shows the current value of
the function.
2. Turn the knob to adjust the effect you want.
Note:
The default boot PROGRAM function, that is, tone adjustment function, PROGRAM button lights
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MIDI device can be adjusted miniEngine USB sound effects.
The miniEngine USB connection with your MIDI device, the device can be adjusted via MIDI sound
effects, specific operational procedures, please refer to the manual of the product you are using.
When your device is adjusted to the Program, Volume and Reverb function, value and function
keys light display miniEngine USB is also displayed on the corresponding changes.
Operation Method of two MIDI devices connected to mimiEngine USB
simultaneously for playing
1. The two MIDI devices are connected to the miniEngine USB cable with USB and MIDI. (MIDI
device MIDI cable to connect the need for additional power supply)
2. MIDI device will be transferred to two different channels (MIDI CHANNEL) on. (MIDI device itself
only through selected channels) Pressing a random keys of a device, and then adjust the
color tone and effect through miniEngine USB; adjusting the tone and effect of another MIDI
device in the same way,
This will enables you to play two MIDI plays in the same time.
This (The tone and effects can be adjusted by the function of the MIDI device itself )
NOTE:
When connecting two MIDI devices, data on miniEngine USB data display is your last operation.
When adjusting the tone and effect, make sure the current miniEngine USB control which MIDI
devices.
Date reset:
Press the program, Volume and Reverb button at the same time to reset the date; Factory default
for all date except program, volume and reverb.
* If anything update, please received in kind prevail, latest information and
please pay attention to the official website.
General MIDI Sounds list
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Acoustic Grand Piano
43
Contrabass
86
Lead 7(fifths)
1 Bright Piano 44 Tremolo Strings 87 Lead 8(Bass+Lead)
2 Electric Grand Piano 45 Pizzicato Strings 88 Pad 1(new age)
3 Honky-Tonk Piano 46 Orchestral Harp 89 Pad 2(warm)
4 Electric Piano 1 47 Timpani 90 Pad 3(polysynth)
5 Electric Piano 2 48 String Ensemble 1 91 Pad 4(choir)
6 Harpsichord 49 String Ensemble 2 92 Pad 5(bowed)
7 Clavi 50 Synth Strings 1 93 Pad 6(metallic)
8 Celesta 51 Synth Strings 2 94 Pad 7(halo)
9 Glockenspiel 52 Choir Aahs 95 Pad 8(sweep)
10 Music Box 53 Voice Oohs 96 Fx 1(rain)
11 Vibraphone 54 Synth Voice 97 Fx 2(sound track)
12 Marimba 55 Orchestra Hit 98 Fx 3(crystal)
13 Xylophone 56 Trumpet 99 Fx 4(atmosphere)
14 Tubular Bells 57 Trombone 100 Fx 5(brightness)
15 Dulcimer 58 Tuba 101 Fx 6(goblins)
16 Drawbar Organ 59 Muted Trumpet 102 Fx 7(echoes)
17 Percussive Organ 60 French Horn 103 Fx 8(sci-fi)

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18 Rock Organ 61 Brass Section 104 Sitar
19 Church Organ 62 Synth Brass 1 105 Banjo
20 Reed Organ 63 Synth Brass 2 106 Shamisen
21 Accordion 64 Soprano Sax 107 Koto
22 Harmonica 65 Alto Sax 108 Kalimba
23 Tango Accordion 66 Tenor Sax 109 Bag Pipe
24 Acoustic Guitar(Nylon) 67 Baritone Sax 110 Fiddle
25 Acoustic Guitar(Steel) 68 Oboe 111 Shanai
26 Electric Guitar(Jazz) 69 English Horn 112 Tinkle Bell
27 Electric Guitar(Clean) 70 Bassoon 113 Agogo
28 Electric Guitar(Muted) 71 Clarinet 114 Steel Drums
29 Overdriven Guitar 72 Piccolo 115 Woodblock
30 Distortion Guitar 73 Flute 116 Taiko Drum
31 Guitar Harmonics 74 Recorder 117 Melodic Tom
32 Acoustic Bass 75 Pan Flute 118 Synth Drum
33 Electric Bass(Finger) 76 Blown Whistle 119 Reverse Cymbal
34 Electric Bass(Pick) 77 Shakuhachi 120 Guitar Fret Noise
35 Fretless Bass 78 Whistle 121 Breath Noise
36 Slap Bass 1 79 Ocarina 122 Seashore
37 Slap Bass 2 80 Lead 1(Square) 123 Bird Tweet
38 Synth Bass 1 81 Lead 2(Sawtooth) 124 Telephone Ring
39 Synth Bass 2 82 Lead 3(Calliope) 125 Helicopter
40 Violin 83 Lead 4(Chiff) 126 Applause
41 Viola 84 Lead 5(Charang) 127 Gunshot
42 Cello 85 Lead 6(Voice)
Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NAME miniEngine USB
MODULE Built-in Sound
MAXIMUM POLYPHONY 64 notes
INSTRUMENTS 128GM List Sound
JACK Headphone (LINE) OUT、MIDI IN、USB host、Micro-USB
Power source Micro-USB (≥500mA)
BATTERY CAPACITY 2500mAh
DISPLAY 3 Digital LED
ATTACHMENT Owner’s manual、3.5mmTS to MIDI cable、Micro-USB cable
INPUT / OUTPUT
HEADPHONE (LINE
) OUT
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
MIDI IN MIDI input jack
USB HOST USB output jack (to MIDI equipment)
Micro-USB Charging / Power jack
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MIDIPLUS
miniEngine USB
用户手册
感谢您购买了 MIDIPLUS 的miniEngine USB。它几乎不占您任何工作空间，您可以轻松拿在手上，
也可以随放进口袋里，它能为您提供128种GM 标准音色和效果器等功能。只需通过 MIDI 您便可以
轻松调制出混响与合唱的效果，以及丰富的音色。miniEngine USB 自带一个2500mAh 的锂电池，
能让您在没有外部供电的情况下也能继续演奏；它支持所有拥有 MIDI OUT 或者 USB 输出功能的 MIDI
设备，只需将 MIDI 设备的 MIDI OUT 或者 USB 接口连接到您的 miniEngine USB 上，便可开始您的音
乐之旅。
包装附件
如果在您的包装盒中少了下列的附件，请与您购买的经销商联系。
● miniEngine USB 一台。
● 3.5mm TS 接口转 MIDI 转接线一条。
● 用户手册一份。
● Micro-USB 充电/供电线一条。
产品新特性
● miniEngine USB 能为你提供128种标准 GM 音色，最大支持64复音输出。
● 16bit 的数据采样精度，48KHz 的采样频率，24dB 声音数字滤波。
● 支持所有 MIDI OUT 或USB 输出的 MIDI 设备。
● 带数码管显示器，随时显示当前 Program、Volume 和Reverb 的数值。
● 无论是 MIDI 还是 USB 连接，均可实现零延时。
● miniEngine USB 具有独特的 USB HOST 设计，可抛弃繁琐的 MIDI 线连接，直接使用 USB 线把
miniEngineUSB 跟你的 MIDI 设备连接，完成 MIDI 数据的传送。
● 支持 MIDI IN 和USB HOST 同时使用，一台琴弹伴奏，一台琴弹旋律，走到哪里都可以组成小型
乐队。
安全警告：本产品中含有锂离子电池，严禁私自拆开产品外壳，避免可能造成的电芯
破损或其他破坏。
严禁任意拆解、挤压、穿刺、短路本产品或投入水中、火中或暴露在高温环境中。

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● miniEngine USB 不仅小巧玲珑、功能强大，而且操作十分方便。支持 miniEngine USB 与MIDI
设备同时操作。
● 带有 Program、Volume 和Reverb 调节功能，轻松的操作，随时调出你想要的音色、音量和混
响效果。
● 内置2500mAh 可充锂电池，可以给您的 MIDI 设备供电（USB 输出电流≤500mA）；只要您的
MIDI 设备接受 USB 供电，那就能使用我们的音源，MIDIPLUS 的键盘理论供电时间长达5小时。
真正的让你把音乐随身携带，外出再也不用担心供电问题。
● 为了更好的保护电池、延长电池寿命，miniEngine USB 会在指示电量低于15%时进入“低电
量 提示状态”，此时屏幕和按键灯将会每5秒闪烁一次；当电量低于10%时，屏幕和按键灯会
快速闪烁；当电量低于5%时，将自动关机。
● miniEngine USB 的USB 设备口(USB HOST)提供了标准的 USB 5V 500mA 电流输出，可充当您
的移动电话的应急移动充电器。
● 供电方式：随处可见的 Micro-USB 充电/供电方式（大多手机上的 USB 接口，如三星），随手拿
起您的手机充电器就可以给我们的音源充电/供电；如果您用 iPhone 的也不用担心，附件里配
备Micro-USB 接口线，只要把这线插到您的 iPhone 的充电头上，即可充电/供电；您还可以用
Micro-USB 接口线连接到任何的 USB 口（PC,MAC,移动电源等）对 miniEngine USB 进行充电。
● 接口：3.5mmTS 音频输出接口，MIDI 输入接口，USB HOST 接口（USB 外设），Micro-USB 充电/
供电接口。
控制和接口
① 指示灯：指示设备间的通信情况，当有数据传输时，指示灯会闪烁。
② 显示器：显示音色序号、音量值、混响值和剩余电量等数据。
③ 切换到音量调节：按下此键时，按键灯亮起，通过大旋钮调节音量的大小；显示器显示当前音
量数值。
④ 切换到音色调节：按下此键时，按键灯亮起，通过大旋钮调节音色；显示器显示当前音色序号。
⑤ 切换到混响调节：按下此键时，按键灯亮起，通过大旋钮调节混响的大小；显示器显示当前混
响数值。
⑥ 旋钮：用于调节 Program、Volume 和Reverb 的数值。

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⑦ 耳机/输出接口：连接到耳机或其他输出设备。
⑧ MIDI IN/USB IN 接口：连接带有 MIDI OUT 或USB 输出接口功能的 MIDI 设备。
注：使用 MIDI IN 接口连接设备时，您的键盘需要外接电源。
⑨ 供电/充电接口：Micro-USB 接口，提供供电和充电功能。
⑩ 开关：设备开关，长按5秒开机或关机；在开机状态下，按一下开关键，显示器将显示剩余电量
数值，3秒后若无任何操作，将自动切换回上次操作界面。
操作说明
miniEngine USB 可通过其上面的硅胶按键及旋钮来调节声音效果。
1. 按下您需要调节的功能，按键灯亮起，显示器显示当前该功能数值。
2. 旋转旋钮调节，调节出您想要的效果。
注：开机默认 PROGRAM 功能，即音色调节功能，PROGRAM 键亮起。
MIDI 设备可调节 miniEngine USB 的声音效果。
将miniEngine USB 跟您的 MIDI 设备连接，通过 MIDI 设备可以调节声音效果，具体操作流程请查看
您所使用产品的说明书。当您的设备在调节到 Program、Volume 和Reverb 功能时，miniEngine USB
上的功能按键灯以及显示器所显示的数值也相对应发生变化。
两台 MIDI 设备同时连接 miniEngine USB 演奏的操作方法。
1. 将两台 MIDI 设备分别用 USB 和MIDI 线连接到 miniEngine USB 上。（MIDI 线连接的 MIDI 设备
需要另外供电）
2. 将两台 MIDI 设备调到不同的通道（MIDI CHANNEL）上。（只能通过 MIDI 设备自身选通道）
3. 按下一个设备的随意琴键，再通过 miniEngine USB 调节出您想用的音色和效果；同样方法，调
出另一个 MIDI 设备的音色与效果，这样就能实现两个 MIDI 设备同时演奏。（调音色和效果可以
通过 MIDI 设备自身的功能来进行调节）
注：连接两台 MIDI 设备时，miniEngine USB 显示器上显示的数据是您最近一次操作的数据。调节
音色和效果时，请先确认当前 miniEngine USB 控制的是哪个 MIDI 设备。
数据复位：同时按下 Program、Volume 和Reverb 键，进行数据复位；把 Program、Volume 和Reverb
以外的所有数据恢复到出厂设置。
* 如果功能变动，请以收到的实物为准，并请留意官方网站所发布的最新资料。

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附表1：音色表
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平台钢琴 43 低音提琴 86
五度和声
1
亮音钢琴 44 颤音弦乐器 87
低音和主旋律
2
平台电钢琴 45 弹拨弦乐 88
新时代声
3
走音钢琴 46 竖琴 89
热情声
4
电钢琴 1 47 定音弦乐器声 90
多种合成音
5
电钢琴 2 48 弦乐合奏 1 91
唱诗班声
6
大键琴 49 弦乐合奏 2 92
低音琴弓声
7
古钢琴 50 合成弦奏 1 93
金属声
8
钢片琴 51 合成弦奏 2 94
气氛包围声
9
钟琴 52 合唱"啊"音 95
风吹声
10
音乐盒 53 合唱"哦"音 96
雨声
11
抖音琴 54 合成音 97
电音配音乐
12
立奏木琴 55 打击交响乐 98
清澈的水晶声
13
柔音木琴 56 小号声 99
自然气氛声
14
管钟 57 长号声 100
晴朗天气声
15
扬琴 58 大号声 101
坏天气声
16
拉杆风琴 59 弱音喇叭 102
空谷回声
17
敲击风琴 60 法国号 103
科学幻想声
18
摇滚风琴 61 钟管合奏合奏声 104
西塔尔琴声
19
教堂风琴 62 合成钟管 1 105
班卓琴声
20
簧片风琴 63 合成钟管 2 106
撒米森琴声
21
手风琴 64 高音萨克斯声 107
日本十三弦琴音
22
口琴 65 高中音萨克斯声 108
克林巴琴声
23
探戈手风琴 66 特内萨克斯声 109
苏格兰风笛
24
古典吉他 67 中音萨克斯声 110
提琴类乐器声
25
民谣吉他 68 双簧管 111
唢呐
26
爵士电吉他 69 英国小号声 112
叮当铃声
27
原音电吉他 70 巴松管声 113
阿戈戈鼓声
28
弱音电吉他 71 单簧管声 114
钢板鼓声
29
破音电吉他 72 短笛 115
木板鼓声
30
噪音电吉他 73 长笛 116
秦可鼓声
31
泛音电吉他 74 直笛 117
旋律鼓声
32
原音贝斯 75 排笛 118
合成鼓声
33
手弹电贝斯 76 吹瓶笛 119
铙钹声
34
弹片电贝斯 77 尺八竹笛声 120
摩擦噪声
35
无格贝斯 78 汽笛声 121
呼吸声
36
甩指贝斯 1 79 陶笛声 122
海浪声
37
甩指贝斯 2 80 长方形卧式钢声 123
鸟叫声
38
合成贝斯 1 81 拉锯声 124
电话声
39
合成贝斯 2 82 汽笛风琴声 125
直升飞机声
40
小提琴 83 棕榴莺声 126
鼓掌声
41
中提琴 84 卡那声 127
射击声
42
大提琴 85 说话声

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附表2：规格表
产品规格
产品名称 miniEngine USB
音源 内置音源模块
复音 最大支持 64 复音
音色 支持 128 种GM 标准音色
插孔 HEADPHONE（LINE）OUT、MIDI IN、USB HOST、Micro-USB
电源适配线 Micro-USB（≥500mA）
电池容量 2500mAh
显示屏 3 位数码管
附件 用户手册、MIDI 转接线、Micro-USB 充电线
输入输出
HEADPHONE（LINE）OUT
标准 3.5mm 立体声耳机接口
MIDI IN MIDI 信息输入接口
USB HOST USB 外设接口（接 MIDI 设备）
Micro-USB 充电/供电接口
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