Peavey DPM C8 User manual

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Contents
QUICK START .6
INTRODUCTION.8
The DPM Series MIDI Controller/Keyboard.8
FEATURES .8
ABOUT THIS MANUAL.9
Chapter 1 Overview . 1 0
1.0 BASICS.10
1.1 LEARNING THE C8.11
1.2 OPERATING SYSTEM BASICS. 11
1.3 NAVIGATING WITHIN A SCREEN. 12
1.4 CHANGING PARAMETER VALUES. 12
1.5 THE ALL-IMPORTANT EXIT BUTTON. 12
1.6 THE PANIC BUTTON. 12
1.7 CONNECTIONS.13
1.8 RE-INITIALIZING THE C8.15
Chapter 2 Preset Operations . 16
SECTION 2A PRESET, MAIN SCREEN. 16
2.0 Preset Selection.16
2.1 Keyboard Range Settings. 17
2.2 Keyboard Range Controller Assignment. 17
2.3 Range Muting.17
2.4 Range Soloing.18
SECTION 2B PRESET, RANGES SCREEN. 18
2.5 Keyboard Range Selection. 18
2.6 Keyboard Range Transposition. 18
2.7 Keyboard Range Limits.19
2.8 Keyboard Range Output Channel.19
2.9 Keyboard Range Output Bus. 19
2.10 Range Volume/Program Change Settings. 19
2.10a Selecting the Range to Be Edited. 19
2.10b Assigning MIDI Volume.20
2.10c Assigning MIDI Program Change Number.20
2.1 Od Assigning the MIDI Program Change Bank Number.20
2.10e Accessing Other Pages.20
2.11 Range Wheel, Slider, Pressure, Footswitch and CV Enables.20
2.11a Selecting the Range to Be Edited.21
2.11b Enabling/Disabling Parameters.21
2.11c Accessing Other Pages.21
2.12 Range Velocity Selection.21
2.12a Selecting the Range to Be Edited.22
2.12b ROM Curve.22
2.12c Changing the Curve’s Offset. 22
2.12d. Changing the Curve’s Scale.22
2.12e High Range.22

2.12f Low Range.^
2.12g Keyboard Velocity Monitor.22
2.12h Accessing Oilier Pages. 2 2
SECTION 2C PRESET, CONTROL ASSIGN SCREEN.23
2.13 Wheel and Pressure Assignment.23
2.13a Parameter Assignment.23
2.13b Polarity Assignment.23
2.13c Save Preset.24
2.14 Slider Assignment.24
2.14a Parameter Assignment.24
2.14b Polarity Assignment.24
2.14c Save Preset.24
2.15 Button Assignment.25
2.15a Parameter Assignment.25
2.15b Save Preset.25
2.16 Footswitch and C.V Pedal Assignment.25
2.16a Parameter Assignment.26
2.16b Polarity Assignment.26
2.16c Program Chain Up/Down Footswitches.26
2.l6d Save Preset.26
SECTION 2D PRESET, SAVE PRESET SCREEN.27
2.17 Selecting the Destination Preset Number.27
2.18 Naming the Destination Preset.27
2.19 Canceling and Saving.27
2.20 Accessing Other Pages. 2 7
Chapter 3 MIDI Operations . 28
SECTION 3A MIDI, MAIN SCREEN.28
3.0 ProgChg In Channel.28
3.1 MIDI ProgChg In Buss.28
3.2 SysEx ID Number.28
3.3 Global Transpose.28
3.4 MIDI Merge Functions.28
3.5 MIDI Bulk Dump Functions (C8 only).28
SECTION 3B MIDI, MERGE SCREEN.29
3.5 Merge to Output Buss.29
3.6 Channelization.29
3.7 Transpose.29
3.8 Merge —> Range.29
3.9 MIDI Data Filter. 3 0
3.10 Accessing Other Pages.30
SECTION 3C MIDI, BULK DUMP SCREEN (C 8 ONLY).31
3.11 Receive SysEx via MIDI.31
3.12 Save To Disk (C8 only).31
3.13 Load From Disk (C 8 only).32
3.14 Send SysEx Data in Buffer Through MIDI Out.32
3.15 Clear SysEx Buffer.33

Chapter 4 Global Operations . 34
SECTION 4A GLOBAL, PAGE 1 .34
4.0 Prg/Vol/'Bank Edit Transmit.34
4.1 Xmit All Off with Preset Change.34
4.2 Data Entry Slider. 3 4
4.3 Footswitch Preset Chain Select.34
4.4 External Controller Type (C8 only).35
SECTION 4B GLOBAL, PAGE #2.35
4.5 Transmit Vol Ctrl on Recall.35
4.6 Transmit Other Ctrls on Recall.35
4.7 Note Offs after Muting.35
4.8 Controllers after Muting.35
4.9 Equal Power Curve on Ctrls.36
SECTION 4C GLOBAL, CHAIN CREATION SCREEN.36
SECTION 4D PRESSURE CURVE SCREEN.36
4.10 ROM Curves.36
4.11 Changing the Curve’s Offset.37
4.12 Changing the Curve’s Scale.37
SECTION 4E GLOBAL, FOOTSWITCH POLARITY SCREEN.37
SECTION 4F GLOBAL VERSION SCREEN.37
Chapter 5 Copy Operations . 38
5.0 PRESET COPY FUNCTIONS.38
5.1 DISK/MIDI DUMP FUNCTIONS.38
5.2 ALL PRESETS.39
5.3 GLOBAL DATA.39
5.4 ALL DATA.39
5-5 SYSEX BUFFER (C8 ONLY).39
5.6 DISK (C8 ONLY).39
5.7 DELETE .40
5.8 FORMAT.40
5.9 NAMING FILES AND ADDING COMMENTS.40
Chapter 6 Sequence Operations . 4 2
6.0 SELECT SONG.42
6.1 TEMPO.42
6.2 TRANSMIT CLOCKS STATUS.42
6.3 CLOCK OUT BUSS.42
6.4 START/STOP/CONTINUE.43
6.5 SAVE PRESET.43
Chapter 7 MIDI Status . 4 4
7.0 MIDI STATUS.44
7.1 MIDI INPUT MONITOR. 4 4
Appendix A MIDI Implementation . 4 5

QUICK START
In an effort to make using our products more enjoyable, we have included this Quick Start section for all of
you who just hate to read manuals (and those of you that don’t need to read manuals). We hope this makes
using your new Peavey equipment a more profitable experience. As always we appreciate any comments
you have on how to improve our products. (Hey, we 11 even listen to comments about the manual!)
▼ To get started quickly
1. Well, the first thing you need to do (after opening the box and removing the C8/C8p) is to connect the
C8/C8p to a voice module and your amplification system. Here are some things to check first:
to Make sure your amplification system is turned off.
to Turn the volume control on the voice module fully counterclockwise (effectively turning it off).
to Plug the MIDI Out from the C8/C8p to the MIDI In on the voice module.
to Connect the mono/right output of the voice module to the input of your amplifier. (If possible use
a stereo connection; you w r on’t be disappointed. Connect the left and right audio outputs to your
amplification system with mono cables or use a stereo cable connected to the left/stereo audio output
(if provided)).
to Connect die power jack of the C8/C8p to an electrical outlet.
to Turn on your amplifier, voice module and C8/C8p.
to See the diagram below.
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2. It is now necessary to set up your C8/C8p to send MIDI information to the voice module. To do this:
Setting the MIDI Channel
Press the Ranges soft button on the main Preset screen (this should be the first screen you see after
power up. Move the cursor to the OutChan parameter and use the input method of your choice (Inc/
Dec buttons, data slider, mouse or trackball, etc.) to set the MIDI output channel for this preset.
Note: Tt is also necessary to set the MIDI Mode and MIDI Receive Channel on your voice module. Refer to
the owner’s manual for that unit if you are unsure of how this is clone.
3. Okay, now it’s time to play.
Start playing your C8/C8p; as you play, aim the voice module’s volume knob clockwise until you reach
the desired volume.
4. T hat’s it! Congratulations.

INTRODUCTION
The DPM Series MIDI Controller/Keyboard
Welcome to the DPM® Series Performance MIDI Controllers. The DPM C8 has become the definitive controller
keyboard in the industry. The features and capabilities of the C8 are unmatched, as well as the 88-note
hammer-action weighted keyboard mechanism. The polished hardwood cabinet makes the C8 as beautiful
as it is functional. So what else could anyone ask for? Something portable...
The DPM C8p packs all the features of the C8 into a portable package. It offers the exact same keyboard
mechanism as the C8. with a full 88 keys. The disk drive and mouse port have been omitted and the wheels
have been moved above the keyboard to reduce the width. Everything else is there. Tire 240 x 64 graphic
display, 4 programmable sliders, 4 programmable buttons, 2 MIDI inputs, 4 independent MIDI outputs, 2 CV
pedal inputs, 2 footswitch inputs, and we’ve added a data wheel for easier programming.
The C8p takes advantage of Peavey’s new surface-mount circuit board fabrication capabilities. This means
that the main circuit board of the C8 has been reduced to about half the total size by using surface mount
components. This allows all of the same capabilities to fit in a package which is significantly smaller.
To make up for its smaller size, the C8p comes with a new enhanced version of the C8 operating system.
We have incorporated suggestions from C8 customers and dealers to make the software even more powerful
and easier to use. New features include a programmable global aftertouch curve, one button mute/solo zones,
footswitch mute, numeric entry of display values, MSB liank select (for Roland modules), just to name a few.
And of course, original C8s can be upgraded to die new version of system software with a simple upgrade kit.
FEATURES
88-key weighted keyboard
64 presets
8 zones/layers per preset
programmable velocity curve per zone
programmable global aftertouch curve
4 programmable buttons
4 programmable sliders
m~ 2 programmable wheels plus pitch wheel
2 preset chains
2 CV pedal inputs
2 footswitch inputs
240 x 64 graphic display
2 MIDI inputs with merge
4 MIDI output buses
.. .and much more, which you’ll find out about as you read this manual.
Before we get started, it might be a good idea to fill out the warranty registration card and return it to Peavey.
This way, we can let you know about our next fantastic keyboard/controller!

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
So you’re a manual reader, huh? That’s great because you will find some very useful information about your
DPVI C8/C8p in the following chapters.
Yes that’s right, this manual covers two Peavey MIDI keyboard controllers: the DPM C8 and the DPM C8p.
There are only a few small differences between these products, so disregard any chapters, sections, or
paragraphs that describe features your particular keyboard does not have. The name “C8" is used to represent
both models in the majority of sections that describe features common to both.
Chapter 1, Overview, provides a brief overview of the keyboard along with user interface information and
several connection diagrams to help you get started.
Chapter 2, Preset Operations, details how to do just about everything imaginable to a preset.
Chapter 3, MIDI Operations, shows you how to set your MIDI send/'receive channel, MIDI mode, bulk
dump operations and much more.
Chapter 4, Global Operations, shows you to set the parameters that affect the global operation of the C8.
Chapter 5, Copy Operations, shows you how to copy all or selected data to diskette (C8 only) or via
SysEx commands.
Chapter 6, Sequence Operations, explains sequencing and show's you everything you need to know to
create your own sequences.
Chapter 7, MIDI Status, displays your current MIDI status as well as letting you monitor MIDI input.
Appendix A. MIDI Implementation, is a MIDI implementation chart summarizing the all the MIDI features
these controllers support.
That about covers everything. We hope you enjoy using your new' C8 as much as we enjoy creating it.

Chapter 1 Overview
1.0 BASICS
Welcome to the DPM C8 MIDI Performance Controller. Once you become familiar with your new C8 ; we’re
sure you’ll agree: The DPM C8/C8p are sophisticated, versatile master keyboards for live performance or
stu dio a pplica t ions.
First, we would like to expand a bit on the features listed earlier:
** Piano-type, 88-key weighted action. The C8 keybed was chosen after extensive consultation with
performing and studio musicians, all of whom agree that the feel of the keybed is outstanding.
m- Sixty-four presets, individually recallable or able to be placed into two program chains.
«r Eight programmable keyboard zones that can be split, layered, transposed, soloed, muted, crossfaded
and assigned to any combination of four MIDI outputs.
«•- Programmable velocity curve per zone: these can be scaled and offset for each range of each preset.
<•* 17 ROM channel pressure curves, with programmable scale and offset, assigned globally to fine tune
the feel to the player’s style.
Four programmable buttons for generating MIDI messages.
Four programmable sliders for generating MIDI messages.
m- Two programmable wheels plus pitch wheel and channel pressure capabilities for expressive playing.
«•* Two preset chains.
Two CV pedal inputs.
•w Two foots witch inputs.
■ *- Two MIDI inputs with merge for accepting computer-generated MIDI data or other controllers (e.g.
MIDI wind, drum, fretted, or remote keyboard controllers).
Optional mouse or trackball control for parameter and value selection. (C8 only)
Sequencer control capabilities (start, stop, continue, tempo, etc.).
^ 3.5" DSDD MS-DOS floppy disk drive for storing preset, system exclusive, and other data. (C8 only)
128K sys ex librarian; data can be received and transmitted from the C8, as well as saved to or loaded
from disk. (C8 only)