Nissin adsilent User manual

User's Guide
Version 1.03b
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notice is reserved.

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points, in accordance with your national legislation.

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Index
Chapter 1 Introduction
4 Warnings and caution messages
5 About adsilent
5 Warranty
Chapter 2 Controls
5 Control box - front
6 Control box –back
Chapter 3 Let's get started.
6 Get started with six simple steps.
Chapter 4 The adsilent app
7 Installing the app and connecting your iOS
device to your adsilent system.
Chapter 5 Operation via control box and
piano keyboard
8 Selecting an instrument via the TONE-
button
8 Selecting other instruments using the
TONE-button and piano keys
9 Instruments and available effects
10 Playing demo songs
11 Effects
11 Reverb
11 Chorus/Leslie-cabinet
11 Delay
12 Transpose
12 Resetting all effects
13 Effects and corresponding piano keys
13 METRONOME
13 Metronome on/off
14 Metronome settings
15 Record and Play
Chapter 6 Settings and configuration
16 Note repeat limit
16 Tuning
17 Expression
17 On-position for pedals
18 Proportional pedal
18 Upper and lower limit of the viewing range
of the key sensors
19 Black keys volume
20 Single key volume
20 Resetting the single key volume
21 Reset to factory defaults
22 Initial sensor calibration
22 Re-calibration of the sensors
Appendix: Technical Details
23 About MIDI
23 MIDI connection to other devices
23 MIDI channels
24 Technical specifications
25 FAQ
25 Contact

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Warnings and Caution Messages
Please read this first!
Do not play the adsilent system at a high volume for extended periods; you may damage your hearing. This
is especially important when using headphones. If you think your hearing ability is impaired, consult your
doctor.
Turn off all audio devices when connecting to the adsilent system. Refer to the user’s guide for each device.
Set the volume level on all the devices to minimum before applying power. Also do that before other
devices connected to the same power outlet are turned on or off.
Connect the plug on the adsilent system power cable to a compatible AC outlet. Failure to do so will present
a fire and electric shock hazard. If the power cable plug is not compatible with your AC outlet, consult your
dealer.
Do not plug several devices into the same AC outlet. This can overload the AC outlet, and lead to fire and
electric shock hazard. It may also affect the performance of some devices.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cable. A damaged power cable is a potential fire and electric shock
hazard.
If the power cable is damaged (i.e. cut or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement.
When disconnecting the power cable from an AC outlet, always pull from the plug. Never pull the cable.
The cover of the unit should be removed only by qualified service technicians.
Do not place liquid containers such as vases, potted plants, glasses, cosmetic bottles, medicines, etc., on top
of your piano.
Do not try to modify the adsilent system, as this could lead to fire or electric shock hazard.
Do not locate the adsilent system in a place subject to excessive heat, low temperatures, or direct sunlight.
This could be a fire hazard and may damage the finish and internal parts.
Excessive humidity or dust can lead to fire or electric shock.
If you notice any abnormality —such as smoke, odor, or noise —turn off the adsilent system immediately,
and remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair.
If a foreign object or water gets inside the adsilent system turn it off immediately, and remove the power
plug from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer.
Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
When you are not using the instrument for a long time or during electrical storms, remove the power plug
from the AC outlet.
Always remove the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the piano. Leaving the power plug
connected presents a risk of electric shock.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
About adsilent Congratulations - with adsilent you made the right choice. It is the
most advanced silent system for retrofitting in acoustic pianos.
Developed by experienced experts from Japan and Europe it offers
unique features and a remarkable reliability. We wish you a lot of joy
practicing piano, playing piano, composing and generally performing
with your system.
Warranty Your adsilent comes with a five year manufacturer's warranty. The
warranty covers defects that arise despite of normal use. Not covered
are parts damaged due to wear and tear and defects caused by
improper use or caused by foreign objects e.g. water, fire or due to
opening the device. During the warranty period replacement parts are
supplied free of charge in exchange for defective parts. All repairs
need to be done/organized by a qualified dealer. The warranty does
not apply to the adsilent app which is provided as a free supplement.
Chapter 2 Controls
(1) Headphone jacks
(2) USB MIDI –USB-Mini-port
For connect to a computer or other
USB devices.
(3) TONE –For selecting a tone
Used to select one of the Factory
Preset- or User Preset Sounds.
(4) METRONOME - button for starting and
stopping the metronome as well as
making settings for the metronome.
(5) RECORD - button
Start/Stop recording.
(6) PLAY - button
Start/Stop playback.
(7) POWER/VOLUME –Combined knob for
switching adsilent on/off as well as volume
adjustment.
(8) Tone-Status-LED Indicates if MIDI data is
flowing
(9) Metronome-Status-LED
It's on when the metronome is active
(flashes when metronome setup is active).
(10) RECORD-Status-LED
It's on when the system is recording.
(11) PLAY-Status-LED
It's on when the system is playing a
recording.
(12) Power-LED
It's on when the system is switched on.
Flashes when there is an active Bluetooth
connection.
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Chapter 2 Controls
(13) DC9V –Connector for the power
supply.
(14) KEYBOARD - Connector for the
cable from the key sensor rail
(15) LINE OUT –3,5mm stereo jack
for a connection to amplified
speakers
Chapter 3 Let's get started.
Get started with six simple steps.
1. Press the power knob.
2. Activate the mute rail.
3. Plug your headphones in and put them on.
4. Adjust the volume.
5. Select an instrument by pressing the TONE-button
6. Enjoy your piano performance via headphones.
Control Box - Back
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Chapter 4 The adsilent app
The app is a useful supplement for your adsilent
system. It will enable you to access additional
features of the system
e.g. the 4 band equalizer. The app makes using
the system even easier. The app is available in
Apple's App-Store free of charge. The program
currently supports six languages and will
automatically set the language to the language used in your iOS device. In
case your language is not supported yet it will default to English. The app
requires an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad using iOS 8.0 or higher.
Locate the "adsilent" app in the Apple App Store using the search
option.
Install the app on your iOS device.
Switch on Bluetooth in your iOS device.
Click on the adsilent icon to start the app.
In the app click on Bluetooth and then click on adsilent. That's how
you connect your iOS device to the adsilent system.
INFO: When the connection is established, the power LED at the
adsilent control box starts flashing.
Click on "Load" in order to load the current settings inside the adsilent
system.
To make settings or to switch features on and of click on the feature.
All further steps are self-explaining.
INFO: The following main functions are available: Sound /
Metronome / Rec & Play / Demo and Settings.
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Chapter 5 Operation via control box and piano keyboard
Selecting an instrument Using the TONE-button
TONE-button –Using the TONE-key at the control box eight
different instrument sounds or your eight user preset sounds can
be selected. By pressing the button repeatedly switches between
the sounds in the following order:
Each time you press the TONE-button a sample sound of the
selected instrument gets played.
Selecting other instrument
sounds Using the TONE-button and the piano keys
TONE-button + Piano key –Press and hold the TONE-button.
Then press the piano key that corresponds to the instrument
sound you would like to select (see the list on the following page).
When you play the play the key a sample sound of the instrument
gets played.
Release the piano key and the TONE-button.
Note:
When turning the system off and back on the system defaults back to piano or User Preset 1.
Some instrument sounds feature effects like chorus and reverb as standard settings. Depending on
the instrument sound you choose these settings can remain active after switching to different sound.
The Rotary-speaker-effect is activated by default for the following instruments: Warm Organ,
Percussive Organ, Drawbar Organ 1, Drawbar Organ 2, Rock Organ. When these instruments are
selected the right pedal turns into a switch for changing the speed of the rotary effect.
- Piano 1 or User Preset 1
- Piano 2 (Bright) or User Preset 2
- Piano 3 (Mellow) or User Preset 3
- Electric Piano 1 or User Preset 4
- FM Electric Piano or User Preset 5
- Church Organ or User Preset 6
- Warm Organ or User Preset 7
- Percussive Organ or User Preset 8
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Left side of the piano keyboard
Right side of the piano keyboard
Chapter 5 Operation via control box and piano keyboard
1. * Piano 1 (normal)
2. * Piano 2 (bright)
3. * Piano 3 (Mellow)
4. Piano + Fast Strings ***
5. Piano + Slow Strings ***
6. Bright Piano + Reverb ***
7. * Electric Piano 1 ***
8. * FM Electric Piano ***
9. Harpsichord
10. * Church Organ
11. * Warm Organ **
12. * Percussive Organ **
13. Electric Piano2
14. Honk-tonk Piano
15. Electric Piano 3 ***
16. Clavinet ***
17. Celesta ***
18. Glockenspiel ***
19. Musik Box ***
20. Vibraphone ***
21. Santur ***
22. Drawbar Organ 1 **
23. Drawbar Organ 2 **
24. Rock Organ **
25. Small Church Organ
26. Reed Organ
27. French Accordion ***
28. Harmonica ***
29. Bandoneon ***
30. Acoustic Guitar (nylon) ***
31. Acoustic Guitar (Steel) ***
32. Electric Guitar (jazz) ***
33. Chorus Guitar ***
34. Overdrive Guitar ***
35. Distortion Guitar ***
36. Acoustic Bass
37. Finger Electric Bass
38. Slap Bass
39. Synth Bass
40. Violin
41. Cello
42. Tremelo Strings
43. Harp
44. Strings
45. Slow Strings
46. Strings + Horn
47. Synth Strings
48. Choir
49. Choir 2
50. Synth Voice
51. Trumpet
52. Trombone
53. Tuba
54. French Horn ***
55. Brass + Trumpet ***
56. Synth Brass 1 ***
57. Synth Brass 2 ***
58. Synth Brass 3
59. Synth Brass 4
60. Soprano Sax
61. Alto Sax
62. Tenor Sax
63. Baritone Sax
64. English Horn
65. Bassoon
66. Clarinet
67. Piccolo
68. Flute
69. Recorder
70. Pan Flute
71. Ocarina
72. Synth Lead 2 (sawtooth) ***
73. Synth Lead 5 (charang)
74. Synth Lead 6 (voice)
75. Synth Lead 8 (bass + lead)
76. Synth Pad 2 (warm)
77. Synth Pad 3 (polysynth)
78. Synth Pad 4 (choir)
79. Synth Pad 5 (bowed)
80. Synth Pad 7 (halo)
81. FX 3 (crystal)
82. FX 4 (atmosphere)
83. FX 5 (brightness)
84. FX 7 (echo)
85. Sitar
86. Koto
87. Bagpipe
88. Streel Drums
* These instrument sounds can be selected via the TONE-button.
** Rotary speaker effect - Adjustable speed via right pedal.
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Chapter 5 Operation via control box and piano keyboard
Press the PLAY-button for about 2 seconds. The PLAY-LED
starts flashing.
Release the PLAY-button and wait for the playback of the first
demo song to start or press one of the first ten white keys in
the bass to select a song.
Press the PLAY-button again to stop the playback.
White Key #
Titel
Composer
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Prelude (Wohltemperiertes Klavier I, No. 1)
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Für Elise
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Piano Sonate op. 72-2 „Mondschein“ 1st mov.
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Shenandoah
American folk song
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Danny boy
Ireland folk song
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I love you, porgy
George Gershwin
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Someday my prince will come
Frank Churchill
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All the things you are
Jerome Kern
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Someone to watch over me
George Gershwin
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My wild Irish rose
Chancellor Olcott
Demo Songs
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Chapter 5 Operation via control box and piano keyboard
Effects
adsilent offers various sound effects. They can be adjusted individually. These effects are reverb,
chorus/Leslie(Rotary), delay and transpose. The settings for sound effects return to their factory
defaults after switching the system off and back on. The sound effects are available for most
instrument sounds but not for all.
Press and hold the TONE- and the METRONOME-button.
Play
–Piano key 28, for reverb like in a room.
–Piano key 30, for reverb like in a hall.
–Piano key 32, for reverb effect off.
–One of the first ten white piano keys in the bass to adjust
the intensity of the reverb effect.
Release the TONE- and the METRONOME-button for saving
your settings.
Chorus/Leslie-Cabinet (Rotary)
Press and hold the TONE- and the METRONOME-button.
Play
–Piano key 40, for Chorus effect.
–Piano key 42, for Leslie-cabinet effect (Rotary).
–Piano key 44, for Delay effect.
–Piano key 45, for all effects off.
–One of the first ten white piano keys in the bass to adjust
the intensity of the chorus effect.
Release the TONE- and the METRONOME-button for saving
your settings. Note:
The Leslie-cabinet effect (Rotary) changes the function of the
pedals! The right pedal switches between fast and slow rotary
effect. The left pedal switches the Leslie-cabinet effect into
stand-by till it is pressed again. In order to return the pedals to
their normal operation, the Leslie-cabinet effect needs to be
switched off by the steps explained above.
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Chapter 5 Operation via control box and piano keyboard
Effects
Transpose
Press and hold the TONE- and the METRONOME-button.
Play
–Piano key 64, for transposing down.
–Piano key 68, for transposing up.
–Piano key 66, for transpose effect off.
Release the TONE- and the METRONOME-button for saving
your settings.
Note:
The selected setting for transpose remains active if you select a different instrument sound using the
TONE-button & a piano key or via the adsilent app. The settings for sound effects return to their
factory defaults after switching the system off and back on.
Resetting all effects
Press and hold the TONE- and the METRONOME-button.
Play piano key 88, to reset all effects to factory defaults.
Release the TONE- and the METRONOME-button for saving
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Effects and corresponding piano keys
METRONOME
asilent has a built-in metronome with adjustable beat, tempo and volume.
Metronome ON/OFF
Press the METRONOME-button to start the metronome. The
"POWER"-LED flashes with the beat of the metronome.
Press the METRONOME-button again to stop the metronome.

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Left side of the piano keyboard
Metronome-
Tempo
Metronome-
Beat
Right side of the piano keyboard
Metronome-
Volume
Chapter 5 Operation via control box and piano keyboard
Metronome settings
Press and hold the METRONOME-button for about two seconds.
The METRONOME-LED starts flashing and you can hear the
metronome in the headphones. You are now in the configuration
mode for the metronome.
Beat –The following beat settings are available: 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8.
Play the corresponding piano keyfor the beat you would like to
Tempo –The tempo can be entered using the first 10 white piano
keys in the bass. Each key represents a number that can be
entered. The tempo gets entered as a three digit number. Tempo
settings below 100 need to begin with a leading 0, e.g. 060 for 60.
The tempo range is 030 to 250.
Volume –See Siehe Abbildung auf der folgenden Seite.
Press the METRONOME-button again to exit the configuration
mode. The METRONOME-LED stops flashing and is now always
on. The metronome stays on until the METRONOME-button is
pressed another time.
Note: Your metronome settings remain active also when the system gets switched off and back on.
See below.
See below.
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Record and Play
Recording & Playback
The first 10 white piano keys in the bass are used to select the
memory bank for recording or playback.
Press and hold the piano key corresponding to the memory
bank you would like to use for recording or playback.
All further steps are the same for recording and playback. Simply
replace the RECORD-button with the PLAY-button if you would
like to use playback instead of recording.
Now press the RECORD-button.
The RECECORD-LED switches on, to indicate that you are in
the recording mode.
Press the RECORD-button again to stop recording.
Notes for recording:
Recording starts when the first piano key or pedal is pressed,
Previous recordings in the selected memory bank are overwritten by the new recording.
You can select any instrument you like for recording. The instrument cannot be changed while
recording.
The metronome can be used while recording, it will not be recorded
Each memory bank can store up to 10.000 key and/or pedal movements. When the memory is
full the recording stops automatically.
Recordings are saved also when the system gets switched off and back on.
Note for playback:
While the system is playing, you can also play along.
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Chapter 6 Settings and configuration
Note repeat limit
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 11, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in configuration mode.
Set the limit by playing piano keys 16, 18 … 39, 40.
Release piano keys 2 and 11, to save your setting and to exit
the configuration mode.
Note: A limit that exceeds the capabilities of your acoustic piano can
lead to undesirable results.
Tuning
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 5, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in configuration mode.
Play:
-Piano key 47 to lower the tuning. Play the key and count the
steps till the desired level is reached. Step = 0,5 Hz, max. 13 Hz.
-Piano key 51 to raise the tuning. Play the key and count the
steps till the desired level is reached. Step = 0,5 Hz, max. 13 Hz.
-Piano key 49 for returning to 440 Hz (Standard).
Release piano keys 2 and 5, to save your setting and to exit the
configuration mode.
Note: The tuning feature may not be available in all pianos.
The selected setting remains active, also if the system is switched off and back on.
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Chapter 6 Settings and configuration
Expression
adsilent can artificially change the feel & touch of your piano keyboard. This feature does not change
the weight of the real piano keyboard, instead it just creates the impression of a lighter or heavier
keyboard. Using this setting the system can be adjusted to match the touch and feel of your acoustic
piano. Settings 1 or 2 are for a heavier keyboard, the feeling of a lighter keyboard is created by the
settings 7 and 8. The factory default setting is 4 which equals the touch and feel of e.g. a Yamaha U3.
Selecting a expression setting
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 8, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in configuration mode.
Play piano keys 16, 18 … 27 or 28 –Select the touch and feel
of your choice by playing the corresponding piano key:
YAMAHA: 3–5
KAWAI: 2–3
Release the two piano keys 2 and 8, to save your setting and to
exit the configuration mode. The setting remains active also if the
system is switched off.
Pedal Settings
adsilent allows you to set the position in which the pedal effect is activated. Additionally can switch
proportional pedalling on and off for the right pedal.
ON-Position for the pedals
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 3, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in pedalconfiguration mode.
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Press the left, right or center pedal down to the point where
you would like the corresponding pedal effect to be switched
on and hold the pedal in this position.
Press the PLAY-button. A signal confirms that the ON-position
for the pedal has been set.
Release piano keys 2 and 3 to exit the configuration mode.
Activating/deactivating proportional pedalling
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 3, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in pedalconfiguration mode.
Play:
- Piano key 18 for proportional pedal
- Piano key 16 for ON/OFF-pedalling.
Release piano keys 2 and 3 to exit the configuration mode.
Upper and lower limit of the viewing range of the key sensors
Adjusting observed key movement
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 7, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in configuration mode.
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Play
-Piano key 16 - Lower border -2 (up, higher than standard)
-Piano key 18 - Lower border -1 (up, higher than standard)
-Piano key 20 - Lower border 0 (Standard)
-Piano key 21 - Lower border +1 (down, lower than standard)
-Piano key 28 - Upper border -1 (up, higher than standard)
-Piano key 30 - Upper border 0 (Standard)
-Piano key 32 - Upper border +1 (down, lower than standard)
-Piano key 33 - Upper border +2 (down, lower than standard)
Release piano keys 2 and 7 to exit the configuration mode.
Black key volume
In case that the black key volume does not match the volume of the white keys, the volume of the
black keys can be adjusted.
Adjusting the black key volume
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 10, while switching the
system on. You will hear a signal in the headphones to confirm that
the system is in configuration mode.
Play piano key 16, 18 … 32 or 33 to select a volume that is as
close as possible to the white key volume.
Release piano keys 2 and 10 to exit the configuration mode.
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Single key volume adjustment
The volume of single keys can be adjusted in order to match the volume of the surrounding keys. The
left side and the right side of the piano keyboard need to be adjusted separately. The volume can be
adjusted in a range of -5 to +5 (Default is ±0).
Adjusting the volume
1. Increasing the volume (lower notes, keys 1 - 44):
Press and hold piano keys 83 and 86, while
switching the system on. Continue with step 2.
1. Reducing the volume (lower notes, keys 1 - 44):
Press and hold piano keys 81 and 86 while
switching the system on. Continue with step 2.
1. Increasing the volume (higher notes, keys 45 -
88): Press and hold piano keys 2 and 6, while
switching the system on. Continue with step 2.
1. Reducing the volume (higher notes, keys 45 - 88):
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 4 while
switching the system on. Continue with step 2.
2. Play the key that you would like to adjust several
times, till the desired volume has been reached. If
needed adjust other keys as well.
3. Release the piano keys from step 1, in order to
save your settings and to exit the configuration mode.
Resetting the single key volume
Press and hold piano keys 2 and 9, while switching the
system on, in order to reset all values to "0". Continue with
step 3 above.
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