midiplus PianoEngine User manual

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Contents
Preface...................................................................................... 3
What’s in the Box?....................................................................... 3
Ch1. Basic functions and interfaces................................................. 4
Ch2. Features ............................................................................. 4
Ch3. Panel Description.................................................................. 5
Ch4. Instructions ......................................................................... 9

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing MIDIPLUS PianoEngine. It provides a variety of functions at
the same time, which is a very cost-effective sound module. Its compact design will
not take up the space of your bag or workbench. PianoEngine provides 128 GM
sounds and built-in functions for adjusting reverb, chorus, and volume...makes your
sound richer when creating or playing. PianoEngine also provides 3 preset
combinations (A, B, C), making it more convenient for you to use.
If you are a guitar player, you can directly connect your guitar through the input
cable, practice songs and improvise the drum mode of PianoEngine, making
PianoEngine as the drum master, it has many different modern styles to choose from.
PianoEngine is also equipped with a 2500mAh lithium battery, you can continue to
play without an external power supply; it can work with all MIDI devices with USB
output function. Now, all you need to do is to connect your MIDI device to your
PianoEngine, and then you can start your musical journey.
This manual is intended to help you become familiar with the functions of MIDIPLUS
PianoEngine. Please read the manual carefully to understand all the features of your
PianoEngine. At the end of this manual, you will see a list of 100 realized drums.
What’s in the Box?
1. PianoEngine –Sound Module.
2. 2 x 3.5mm TS to MIDI cable .
3. A standard manual.
4. A Micro-USB cable.
Safety warning:
This product contains lithium-ion batteries. To avoid damages to the battery or others, never
disassemble the unit by yourself. Never disassemble, squeeze, puncture, or short-circuit the
product, and it is strictly prohibited to enter the water, fire source or high temperature
environment.

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Ch1. Basic functions and interfaces
1.1 128 GM sounds.
1.2 100 drum sounds.
1.3 LCD display & LED light.
1.4 Large silver knob.
1.5 3.5mm HI-Z TRS input port.
1.6 Function buttons. (Drum sound, GM sound…)
1.7 2500mAh battery
1.8 USB HOST port.
1.9 Micro USB port for power.
1.10 3.5mm MIDI IN/ OUT transfer port.
1.11 3.5mm TRS headphone output port.
Ch2. Features
2.1 PianoEngine provide 128 standard GM sounds, and support 64 complex tones.
2.2 24 bit / 48 kHz.
2.3 Support MIDI advices with MIDI IN or USB out.
2.4 With LCD monitor, to display the current functions.
2.5 No matter connect with MIDI or USB, zero latency.
2.6 Unique USB HOST design, you can abandon too many MIDI cables and directly
connect to the PianoEngine with a USB cable for MIDI data exchange.
2.7 Support USB HOST and MIDI IN at the same time. One playing piano
accompaniment, one playing piano melody, you can form a small band
anytime, anywhere.
2.8 Small and exquisite, powerful and easy to operate.
2.9 Functions with GM sounds, drum sounds, channel, pitch, chorus, continuous,
panning, modulation volume and reverberation. You can change to any type
and effect you want at any time.
2.10 Built-in 2500mAh lithium battery, which can power your MIDI device (USB
output current ≤500mA); as long as your MIDI device supports USB power
supply. The theoretical keyboard power can be up to 5 hours. Let your music
perform without worrying about supply issues.

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2.11 To protect the battery and extend the battery life, please do not use it for a
long time in a low battery state. When it is lower than 2%, the power will be
automatically turned off.
2.12 The USB HOST port of PianoEngine provides standard USB 5V 500mAh current
output, and can also be used as an emergency mobile phone charger to
charge your mobile phone.
2.13 You can charge your PianoEngine with Micro-USB to any device with a USB
port (computer, power bank, etc.).
2.14 Port: 3.5mm TS Audio input port, 3.5mm TS headphone output port, MIDI IN/
OUT port, USB HOST port, Micro-USB charging & power supply port.
Ch3. Panel Description
USB/MIDI Sign Light
LCD Monitor
Preset A, B & C
Set
Shift
Volume
Drum
Sound
Save
Channel
Knob

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3.1 Sign Light:
When data exchange between devices, the light flashes.
3.2 Monitor:
LCD displays data values such as tone number, drum number, channel value,
volume value, preset combination, and remaining power.
3.3 Preset A,B &C:
Press these buttons, light up. The parameters (volume, tone, etc.) will change
to the preset A, B or C that you set before. And the display will show the
current of preset combinations.
3.4 Drum mode:
Press [Drum] button, light up and enter to drum mode. Adjust the drum
number by rotating the wheel; the display shows the current number, drum
speed and drum volume value. Short press the wheel to control play and stop.
3.5 Sound mode:
Press [Sound] button, light up and enter the sound mode. Adjust the sound
number by rotating the wheel; the display shows the current number, channel
value and volume value.
3.6 Channel:
In the sound mode, when you press [Channel] button, the button lights up,
and the channel is adjusted by rotating the wheel (except 10); the display
shows the current channel value.
3.7 Volume:
Press [Volume] button, light up, and the volume value is adjusted by rotating
the wheel; the display shows the current volume value.
3.8 Set:
Press [Set] button, light up, and then press [Shift] button to select reverb/
chorus/ continuous/ translation/ modulation, adjust the value by rotating the
wheel; the display shows the current value.
3.9 Save:
Press [Save] button, light up, after 2 seconds, the light is off, the current
parameter is saved to the current preset combination (A/B/C), and the display
shows the save status.
3.10 Shift:

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Press [Shift] button, light up, release it and light off, select reverb/ chorus/
continuous/ translation/ modulation, and the display will show the current
control.
3.11 Rotating the wheel:
Adjust parameters.
Press the spinning wheel, the drum will play or stop. In the drum mode,
the display shows the playing status.
Note: When you want to restore the preset combination to the factory settings, just
press and hold the [Set] button before powering on the PianoEngine, and then turn
it on again.

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12. 13. 16. Power switch
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3.12 Headphone port: Connect headphone or other Aux out devices.
3.13 Aux In port: Connect guitar or other audio equipment.
3.14 MIDI IN/MIDI OUT/USB HOST port: Connect MIDI input/output or a MIDI
device with USB output function.
3.15 Power supply/charging: Micro-USB port provides power supply and charge.
3.16 Power switch: Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on or off; in the power-on
state, short press the switch, PianoEngine will send data to eliminate all
sounds.

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Ch4. Instructions
4.1 The sound effect of PianoEngine can be adjusted by pressing the buttons and
rotating the wheel. Press the function button, button light up, and the display
shows the current value. Use the rotating wheel to change the effect you want.
Save parameters you set and use them easily and quickly.
Note: After power on, it will default to sound mode. (The [Sound] button lights
up.)
4.2 External MIDI devices can adjust PianoEngine sound effects. Connect
PianoEngine to your MIDI device, the device can adjust the sound effect
through MIDI. Please refer to the product manual you are using for the specific
operation method.
4.3 The operation method of connecting two MIDI devices to PianoEngine and
playing at the same time:
Two MIDI devices are connected to PianoEngine via USB and MIDI
respectively. (One MIDI device requires additional power supply).
The data of the two MIDI devices will be transmitted to two different
MIDI channels or the same MIDI channel. (The MIDI device can select
one channel).
A MIDI device plays a random note, and then modulates the sound and
effect you want to use through PianoEngine; in the same way, modulate
the sound and effect of another MIDI device, so that you can play two
MIDI devices at the same time. (The sound and effect can also be
adjusted through its own function of the MIDI device)
Note: When two MIDI devices are connected, the data on the PianoEngine
channel value display is the most recent operation. When adjusting sounds
and effects, make sure which MIDI device is currently controlled by the
PianoEngine.

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Ch5. Sound List and Drum List
MIDI Sound List

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Drum List

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