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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Control Description........................4 Basic Connections........................5 Features............................6 Software Flow Chart........................7 Menu Flow Chart......................... 8 Menu Notes..........................9 Preset Section........................... 10 Performance Control Section....................11 3P Upgrade Notes........................13 Sens Control........................13 Factory Presets......................... 13 Clock Display........................13 Midi Switch........................
  • Page 3 Special Functions........................31 Upgrade install.......................... 32 Optional Chorus Speed Mod ....................36 Optional Fixes for the JX-3P...................... 37 Adjustments for the JX-3P......................38 Labels for the JX-3P........................39 Midi Data........................... 40 Continuous Controllers..................... 41 Real Time Commands...................... 46 Midi Sysex Support........................47 Midi Sysex Data........................

  • Page 4: Control Description

    Control Description www.kiwitechnics.com 3P Upgrade User Manual v400...

  • Page 5: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections www.kiwitechnics.com 3P Upgrade User Manual v400...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features • 256 Tones, 8 Sequences & 16 Patterns can be stored and edited, Sequences & Patterns can be optionally linked to tones. It is also possible to temporarily edit any Tone, Seq or Pattern • MidiCC support for all parameters, Midi Sysex support for Tone Dump & Load •...

  • Page 7: Software Flow Chart

    Software Flow Chart www.kiwitechnics.com 3P Upgrade User Manual v400...

  • Page 8: Menu Flow Chart

    Menu Flow Chart...

  • Page 9: Menu Notes

    Menu Notes The menu system in the 3P Upgrade The parameters for editing can all be is complex. This is unavoidable due to accessed using menu system. Tone the number of features and the limited parameters are all saved with the Tone number of buttons available.

  • Page 10: Preset Section

    Preset Section Bank Buttons (A~D) There are 4 Bank 'Sets' in the 3P Upgrade giving a total of 256 Tones. Sets are changed by pressing the same Bank button twice. The Bank lights will show which Bank is selected as follows Bank Set 1 Selected Bank On Steady - others Off Bank Set 2 Selected Bank On Flashing - others Off Bank Set 3 Selected Bank Off - others On Steady...

  • Page 11: Performance Control Section

    Performance Control Section Pitch Bender LFO Trigger Button This allows you to change the pitch of the DCOs This button will add modulation. The individually or together depending on the selection destination of this modulation can made using the B-12 parameter edit. The pitch be any of the AA-1 to AA-13 bender can also be directed to the Filter Cutoff, modulation parameters and the...
  • Page 12 Chorus button Mute button Press this button to turn on the chorus effect. If you press this button the volume of the The indicator LED will light when the effect is lower two octaves will be decreased. The on. Press this button again to turn this effect indicator LED will light when the effect is on.

  • Page 13: 3P Upgrade Notes

    3P Upgrade Notes Sens Control The behavior of the Sens control The switch settings are no longer during parameter editing has been changed using the Bank buttons. changed from the way the original They are now also changed using 3P works. When editing a parameter the Sens control.

  • Page 14: Midi Panic

    Midi Panic The Group A button also acts as Midi Panic and will cancel any sounding notes including internal. To stop all output from the 3P press Group A. Note - This will only work when not in Edit Mode. PG-200 support has been removed PG-200 Support from release 2.50 or...

  • Page 15: Sequencer

    Sequencer JX-3P Upgrade contains Note - if more than 6 notes are used in polyphonic sequencer that has the one step only the last 6 notes will play. capacity of 124 step automatic playing. Up to 6 notes can be played at a time so writing a chord is possible.

  • Page 16: Writing / Editing

    A) Writing / Editing The 3P Upgrade differs from the (3) Press the Sequence Write button original 3P in that the sequence write followed by the Tone button for is always in edit mode. The only way the Sequence to Write/Edit. The to erase or blank a sequence is by current Sequence number will using the Seq Erase Menu Option...

  • Page 17: Seq Overdub Edit

    A) Seq Overdub Edit Overdub editing is possible by pressing Bank A during a sequence edit while playing Sequence note(s). When Bank A is pressed the existing Sequence step is loaded into the sequence step edit buffer and any notes played are added to the existing note(s).

  • Page 18: Playing

    B) Playing Load Sequence A Sequence can be loaded in two ways. It is possible to play along with the A Sequence is loaded manually by sequencer. The 3P has 6 voices in total pressing Seq Tie and then a Tone and if not enough voices remain for all button 1-16.

  • Page 19: Arpeggiator

    Arpeggiator The KiwiTechnics 3P Upgrade has a Note - If the Arpeggiator notes held built in Arpeggiator that can be applied are spread over more than 1 octave to any sound. and more than one octave is selected in the Arp Range the notes Arpeggiator Mode entered...

  • Page 20: Pattern Play

    Pattern Play The KiwiTechnics 3P Upgrade has a Clock Speed can be set using pattern system that can be applied to Global Parameter A-14. The clock any Tone. There are 16 independent for the Pattern System can be patterns which are stored under the chosen from Int/Ext, LFO2 or the Tone buttons 1-16.

  • Page 21: Chord Mode

    Chord Mode Chord Mode is entered by pressing As only one chord can be played and releasing the Tape button and at a time the keys played have then pressing the Key Transpose lowest or highest note priority button. depending on the Unison or Mono Key Assign Mode setting, The Key Transpose button light will this will be low note priority if in...

  • Page 22: Setting Up With External Devices

    You can adjust the tempo, and start Hold Pedal or stop the Sequencer of the JX-3P with the controls on the external unit. The Roland DP-2 is shown but any pedal that shorts the tip to ground Before starting external when not pressed can be used.

  • Page 23: Editing A Patch

    Editing a Patch The Edit Parameter table on the next To change from Bank A to Bank AA or page shows all the parameters that Bank B to Bank BB press the Bank can be edited with the KiwiTechnics button twice 3P Upgrade.

  • Page 24: Edit Parameters

    Edit Parameters www.kiwitechnics.com 3P Upgrade User Manual v400...

  • Page 25: Tone - Dco

    TONE - DCO (Digitally Controlled Oscillator) Parameter Edit Location Values Range 16', 8', 4' DCO 1 1 = 16', 2=8', 3=4' DCO 2 Wave Saw, Pulse, Square DCO 1 1 = Saw, 2= Pulse, 3=Square Noise (DCO2 Only) DCO 2 1 = Saw, 2= Pulse, 3=Square, 4 = Noise DCO Coarse Tune Range 0-127...

  • Page 26: Tone - Vca

    TONE - VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) VCA LFO Modulation Depth Range 0-127 VCA LFO Source 1 = LFO 1, 2 = LFO 2 VCA Level Range 0-127 VCA Mode 1 = Gate, 2 = Env 1, 3 = Env 2 TONE - LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) LFO 1 &...

  • Page 27: Tone - Aftertouch Control

    TONE - Aftertouch Control DCO Freq BB-1 0=Off, 1=DCO1, 2=DCO2, 3=Both DCO LFO Level BB-2 0=Off, 1=DCO1, 2=DCO2, 3=Both DCO ENV Level BB-3 0=Off, 1=DCO1, 2=DCO2, 3=Both VCF Cutoff BB-4 0 = Off, 1 = On VCF Resonance BB-5 0 = Off, 1 = On VCF LFO Level BB-6 0 = Off, 1 = On...

  • Page 28: Tone - Voice Mode Control

    DCO Pitch B-12 0=Off, 1=DCO1, 2=DCO2, 3=Both VCF Cutoff B-13 0 = Off, 1 = On VCA Level B-14 0 = Off, 1 = On DCO Mix B-15 0 = Off, 1 = On LFO Rate B-16 0=Off, 1=LFO1, 2=LFO2, 3=Both TONE - Voice Mode Control Voice Assign Mode C-11...

  • Page 29: Global - Pattern Generator

    GLOBAL - Sequencer Control Seq Clock Source 0 = Int/Ext 1 = LFO 2 2= Pattern Generator 3 = Midi Clock / 3 (1/32 Note) 4 = Midi Clock / 4 (1/32 Note Dotted) 5 = Midi Clock / 6 (1/16 Note) 6 = Midi Clock / 9 (1/16 Note Dotted) 7 = Midi Clock / 12 (1/8 Note) 8 = Midi Clock / 18 (1/8 Note Dotted)

  • Page 30: Global - Fine Tune

    Internal Velocity Range 0-127 - Sets Velocity Level for internal keys GLOBAL - Fine Tune Fine Tune Offset A-16 Range ±63 (~±200 cents) - Note - this control is center This will adjust the entire 3P and is independent of the tune control on the rear of the 3P GLOBAL - Midi and General Settings Midi In Channel...

  • Page 31: Special Functions

    3P Upgrade Special Functions Setting Incoming Midi The incoming midi channel can be set to any channel from 0-16. 0=Omni 1- 16=channel number Channel This is set using the Global Parameter Edit B-1 Setting Outgoing Midi The outgoing midi channel can be set to any channel from 1-16. This is set using the Global Parameter Edit B-2 Channel Setting Sequencer...

  • Page 32: Upgrade Install

    Upgrade install The KiwiTechnics 3P Upgrade must be installed by a competent technician with the correct tools or damage to your 3P can occur. The cpu needs to be removed and replaced with a 40 pin socket which is supplied with the KiwiTechnics 3P Upgrade. These instructions are supplied as a guide for your technician only and it is your responsibility to have this done professionally.
  • Page 33 Step 4) Desolder the CPU (IC44) and fit the supplied 40 pin IC Socket. It is very important that this step is done correctly. On the top side of the board underneath the IC44 CPU are some fine tracks that will be damaged and difficult to repair if all the solder is not All the solder must be removed from all the 40 holes and the pins free of the hole edges before the removed correctly.
  • Page 34 Step 5) Carefully solder in the supplied 40 IC socket. Step 6) Fit the KiwiTechnics Upgrade Board into the socket. Pin 1 on the upgrade board is marked and this end MUST be at the pin 1 end of the socket.
  • Page 35 Step 8) A link needs be cut or removed on the Midi board to allow the midi to work when the memory protect is on. If this is not done the midi input will stop when the Selector switch is on the Protect position or PG-200 setting. This link is labeled 'W5' and is marked in the photo with the green arrow and can be cut with the board in place.

  • Page 36: Optional Chorus Speed Mod

    Optional Chorus Speed Mod The Chorus Upgrade will allow control of the Chorus Speed in the 3P which can be controlled via midi and saved with a program patch. There is also a manual mode to allow the chorus sweep to be stopped in any position or controlled at any speed.

  • Page 37: Optional Fixes For The Jx-3P

    Optional Fixes for the JX-3P The following are optional modifications that can be made. The first changes the way the LEDs are powered which will reduce the flickering that occurs as LED are changed on the display. This is more noticeable once the KiwiTechnics Upgrade is fitted due to the enhanced use of the LEDs. Step 1 Remove the front panel board.

  • Page 38: Adjustments For The Jx-3P

    Adjustments for the JX-3P Before the cover is screwed back on is a good time to check the Bend Lever Range, 3P reference voltage setting and the DCO Master Clocks tuning. Master DCO Clock Tuning The two DCOs in the 3P each have an independent clock and if these are not set correctly it is difficult to fine tune the tones correctly.

  • Page 39: Labels For The Jx-3P

    Midi Data Function Transmitted Recognized Notes Basic Channel 1-16 1-16 If Omni selected the 3P will recognize any midi channel Note Number 24(C1)-108(C8) 0-127 Notes that are received outside the JX-3P range of 24-108 are transposed to the nearest octave within range. Mode Voice Modes need to be changed using Midi Control or Sysex commands...
  • Page 40 Continuous Controllers Continuous Controllers Second Third Notes Bank Select MSB $00 (00) $00-$01 0=Bank Selection, 1=Pattern Selection, 2=Seq Selection Used in conjunction with CC32 Bank Select LSB Modulation Wheel Level $01 (01) $00-$7f (0-127) Breath Controller $02 (02) $00-$7f (0-127) Not Supported Portamento Time $05 (05)

  • Page 41: Continuous Controllers

    Continuous Controllers Continuous Controllers Second Third Notes DCO 2 LFO Mod Amount $1c (28) $00-$7f (0-127) DCO 2 LFO Source $1d (29) $00-$3f (0-63) LFO 1 $40-$7f (64-127) LFO 2 DCO 2 Envelope Mod Amount $1e (30) $00-$7f (0-127) Split Control +-63 - below 63 will subtract effect, above 63 will add effect DCO 2 ENV Source $1f (31)
  • Page 42 Continuous Controllers Continuous Controllers Second Third Notes VCA LFO Source $3c (60) $00-$3f (0-63) LFO 1 $40-$7f (64-127) LFO 2 VCA Mode $3d (61) $00-$1f (0-31) Gate $20-$3f (32-63) ENV 1 $40-$7f (64-127) ENV 2 Seq midi Start/Stop Enable $3e (62) $00-$3f (0-63) Disable $40-$7f (64-127)
  • Page 43 Continuous Controllers Continuous Controllers Second Third Notes Arpeggiator Clock Source $6e (110) $yy $yy = $00-$07(0-6) Int/Ext $08-$0b(7-13) LFO 2 $0c-$0f(14-20) Pattern Clock $10-$17(21-27) Midi/3 (1/32 Note) $18-$2f(28-34) Midi/4 (1/32 Note Dotted) $20-$27(35-41) Midi/6 (1/16 Note) $28-$3f(42-48) Midi/9 (1/16 Note Dotted) $30-$37(49-55) Midi/12 (1/8 Note) $38-$3f(56-62)

  • Page 44: Real Time Commands

    Continuous Controllers Continuous Controllers Second Third Notes Program Change $6f (119) $yy $00-$7f (0-127) Program Number Note – this is only here because the BCR2000 is not able to step programs using two buttons All Sound off $78 (120) Stops all output immediately All Notes off $7b (123) Stops all output immediately...

  • Page 45: Midi Sysex Support

    Midi Sysex Support Function Transmitted Recognized Notes Basic ID 1-16 1-16, Omni Set using Device ID in Global Variable S:B:4 Load Dump www.kiwitechnics.com 3P Upgrade User Manual v400...
  • Page 46 Midi Sysex Data Notes $nn = Hexadecimal Data - Decimal data is in Brackets e.g. $0a (10) Sysex Header Sysex Start $00 $21 $16 Kiwitechnics Manufacturers ID Kiwitechnics ID Kiwitechnics 3P ID Device ID ($00-$0f) (3P Device ID 1-16) Command ID (see table 1.0) Request Global Dump Transmit/Receive Global Dump Request Tone Edit Buffer Dump...
  • Page 47 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $01 (1) Request Global Dump No Data 3P transmits a $02 (2) command $02 (2) Transmit or Receive Global $00 (0) = Voice Detune Mode 0000000x x - 0=Mono Only, 1=Mono &...

  • Page 48: Midi Sysex Data

    Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $06 (6) = Seq Clock Source 000xxxxx xxxxx= 00000-Internal 00001-LFO 2 00010-Pattern Source 00011-Midi/3 00100-Midi/4 00101-Midi/6 00110-Midi/9 00111-Midi/12 01000-Midi/18 01001-Midi/24 01010-Midi/36 01011-Midi/48 01100-Midi/72 01101-Midi/96 01110-Midi/128 01111-Midi/144 10000-Midi/168 10001-Midi/192...
  • Page 49 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $0e (14) = Local Enable 0000000x Off/On (set=On) $0f (15) = Enable MidiCC 0000000x Off/On (set=On) $10 (16) = Enable Sysex 0000000x Off/On (set=On) $11 (17) = Enable Program 0000000x Off/On (set=On) Change...
  • Page 50 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $17 (23) = DCO1 LFO Mod Amount 0xxxxxxx (0-127) $18 (24) = Not Used 00000000 Not Used $19 (25) = DCO2 Wave/Range 0000yyxx xx = DCO 2 Range 00=16' 01=8'...
  • Page 51 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $2a (42) = VCF Control 000000yz VCF Env1/2 (set=Env2) VCF LFO1/2 (set=LFO2) $2b (43) = Env 1 Attack 0xxxxxxx (0-127) $2c (44) = Env 1 Decay 0xxxxxxx (0-127) $2d (45) = Env 1 Sustain...
  • Page 52 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $3e (62) = VCA Control 00000yxw Gate (set=Gate - overrides x) Env 1/2 (set=Env2) LFO 1/2 (set=LFO2) $3f (63) = Not Used 00000000 Not Used $40 (64) = Portamento Rate 0xxxxxxx (0-127)
  • Page 53 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $46 (70) = MW VCF Control 000vwxyz MW VCF LFO On/Off (set=On) MW VCF Env On/Off (set=On) MW VCF Cutoff On/Off (set=On) MW VCF Res On/Off (set=On) MW High Pass On/Off (set=On) $47 (71) = MW VCA Control 000000yz...
  • Page 54 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $50 (80) = AT Mod Level 0xxxxxxx (0-127) Split Control +-63 $51 (81) = LFO Button Level 0xxxxxxx (0-127) $52 (82) = Voice Assign Mode 00000xxx xxx = Voice assign Mode...
  • Page 55 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 WARNING! This command will overwrite the $00-$13 (0-19) = Pattern Name Ascii Bytes Pattern Name current sounding Pattern with the Pattern selected $14 (20) = Pattern Byte 1 0000wxyz Pattern Section 16 (set=sounding) Pattern Section 15...
  • Page 56 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $15-$395 (21-917) = Seq Steps 128 x 7 (896) Each Step is 7 bytes Note 1 axxxxxxx xxxxxxx = note number (32-96) Note 2 bxxxxxxx Bits a-f are removed from each note byte and placed in Note 3 cxxxxxxx the 7th byte.
  • Page 57 Table 1.0 Command ID Data Byte Data Type Data Details Byte details 7 ------- 0 $10 (16) Transmit / Receive Global $00 (0) - Global Parameter 000xxxxx Data Offset Number Use Data Position for Parameter Number Parameter Data format the same as $02 e.g.

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