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- Page 1 Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard (MPD) User Manual Version 1.03.00 A Division of: ARTISAN CLASSIC ORGAN INC.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD CONTENTS CONTENTS..............................2 DISCLAIMER............................3 INTRODUCTION............................4 Figure 1: Parts list for the Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard ..............4 Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt........................... 5 INSTALLATION ............................5 Figure 2: Required Connections ......................5 Figure 3: Analog Inputs ........................... 6 CONFIGURING ............................7 Figure 4: Pedalboard Key Map ........................ 7 Table 1: Functions Accessible with the Programming Push-Button ............ -
Page 3: Disclaimer
The information contained herein shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed for design, procurement, manufacturing, or any other purpose, in whole or in part, without the written consent of ARTISAN CLASSIC ORGAN INC. Information contained in this manual does not constitute any legal contract. -
Page 4: Introduction
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard! This beautiful, deluxe, wood-veneer pedalboard uses a combination of heel and toe springs to produce an authentic organ pedalboard feel while conforming to the exacting specifications of the American Guild of Organists. . Constructed using the classical methods of organ-builders, the Classic ‘AGO’... -
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Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD INSTALLATION The Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard is shipped fully assembled and requires only MIDI and power connections to operate. The heart of the pedalboard is the MKSC-4A MIDI Keyboard Scan computer which performs key- scanning, transposition, volume adjustment, and MIDI channel output select. It has a 2.1mm co-axial DC power connector and two connectors for MIDI input and MIDI output. - Page 6 Remove black cover Analog Input Cable to expose analog input cable Cable is run through small notch Inputs (yellow) (blue) (green) Pedalboard Pedalboard w/Exposed Input Cable Black Panel View Top View Figure 3: Analog Inputs ANALOG INPUTS (Optional): An analog input cable is hidden inside the pedalboard behind the black cover. Remove the black cover and pull the cable out.
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Page 7: Configuring
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD CONFIGURING The Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard provides the ability to configure a variety of parameters for its key and analog inputs. These inputs are configured using the programming push-button (illustrated on page 5) along with the pedalboard keys. - Page 8 Setting Parameter The MIDI Function Parameter sets MIDI Key Number for C1 Key if Note MIDI Function Parameter On/Off function is selected, Program Change Number for C1 Key if Program Sets the base key (C1) value Change function is selected and Ahlborn Stop Number for C1 Key if Ahlborn Stops Control function is selected.
- Page 9 Setting Parameter 1. Press & release programming push-button Add Analog Input to MIDI 2. Press & release black F#1 (Analog Input 0, Key-7) or black G#1 Channel (Analog Input 1, Key-9), or black A#1 (Analog Input 2, Key-11) Sets the MIDI channel on 3.
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Page 10: Mksc-4A
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD MKSC-4A (MIDI Keyboard Scan Computer for Matrix-wired keyboards and pedalboards) Description The ‘brain’ of the Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard is the MKSC-4A (MIDI Keyboard Scan Computer). This circuit board translates key-switch action from keyboards and pedalboards into MIDI NOTE ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ commands. - Page 11 as convenient) must be wired so that the cathodes (the end with the band) go to the ‘JP1’ connector side of the matrix (the board inputs). The scanning system is such that when a high output (+5V) is present on JP4-1, the first 8 keys are read in as a group on JP1 1-8.
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Page 12: Midi Applications
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD MIDI APPLICATIONS The Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard can be connected to MIDI devices such as sequencers, MIDI sound modules, and computer-based synthesizer software. The convenient MIDI-merge feature re-transmits MIDI messages received on the ‘MIDI IN’ connector. A chart showing support of various MIDI parameters is shown below. Table 2: MIDI Parameters supported TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED... -
Page 13: Specifications
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Pedalboard: Front Width 53.5 inches, 135.9 cm Back Width 37.5 inches, 95.25 cm Height 5 inches, 12.7 cm (middle ‘E’ key) MKSC-4A Circuit Board: Width 4.875 inches, 12.38 cm Height 2.25 inches, 5.72 cm Depth 0.90 inches, 2.3 cm (plus cable connectors length) Controls:... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD TROUBLESHOOTING The Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard has been designed for years of worry-free use. It is a ready-to-use device that requires no assembly or programming with the exception of user-selectable functions like MIDI channel, transpose, and output-velocity level. It is extremely reliable and works with all MIDI devices conforming to the MIDI Manufacturers Association specification. -
Page 15: Diagrams
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD DIAGRAMS Figure 5: Silk Screen of the MKSC-4A circuit board Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard Page-15 http://www.midiworks.ca... - Page 16 Figure 6: MKSC-4A schematic Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard Page-16 http://www.midiworks.ca...
- Page 17 Figure 7: Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard wiring schematic Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard Page-17 http://www.midiworks.ca...
- Page 18 Figure 8: Organ Shoe Wiring Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard Page-18 http://www.midiworks.ca...
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Page 19: Warranty
Dmbttjd!Pshbo!Xpslt! CLASSIC ‘AGO’ MIDI PEDALBOARD WARRANTY Classic Organ Works warrants the Classic ‘AGO’ MIDI Pedalboard to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE YEAR from the delivery date. This warranty applies only if the product is owned by the original purchaser who has the bill of sale.
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