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Summary of Contents for Solda p2chanter
- Page 1 Solda p²chanter...
- Page 2 p²chanter overview Removable tip Groove for lanyard Control contact [Chanter] Finger contacts Control contact [Drones] Loudspeaker (2x) Headphone jack Mode LED [Menu] button Battery compartment [Vol +/-] buttons Power LED [Power] button USB port Ver. 3.7 - 24 - Stand: 05.15...
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Page 3: Quick Reference
Quick Reference (short: < 1 second, long: > 1 second) Switching on Short press of the [Power] button Switching off Hold the [Power] button for ca. 2 sec Toggle between Practice Short press of the [Power] button Chanter and Pipe Chanter* while the instrument is switched on modes Restoring the factory... - Page 4 Pipe Chanter Mode* (Power LED lights up red) Starting/stopping the Sound generation starts/stops at the drones/chanter predefined pressure threshold Configurating pressure Briefly press [Menu] until the Mode thresholds LED lights up red; fill the bag to the desired air pressure; briefly touch the [Chanter] or [Drones] contact to save the current pressure as threshold for chanter/drones, respectively...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Batteries The p²chanter is powered by two (2) AAA batteries. Slide open the lid to access the battery compartment. Observe the correct polarity when inserting new batteries. In case of low battery voltage, the Power LED starts flashing red and green. - Page 6 Headphone output The p²chanter is equipped with a 3.5mm jack for stereo headphones with a minimum impedance of 16 ohms. Plugging in headphones deactivates the integrated speakers. The headphone jack can also be used for connecting the p²chanter to an external amplifier using a stereo cable. Lanyard The provided lanyard can be put over the mouthpiece and slips into the groove.
- Page 7 Activating and deactivating sounds The drones are activated by briefly (< 1 sec) touching the [Drones] contact. The chanter is activated by briefly touching the [Chanter] contact. A second touch of the [Chanter] contact mutes all sounds (chanter and drones). After activating the sound output of the p²chanter, you can play melodies by touching the finger contacts.
- Page 8 Selecting an instrument/sound The p²chanter allows you to practice different instrument types. The selection affects the sound as well as the fingering (see Appendix for individual charts). To select an instrument, push the [Menu] button briefly (repeat if necessary) until the Mode LED lights up yellow. Use the [Vol +/-] buttons to choose among the available alternatives.
- Page 9 Pipe Chanter Mode (Power LED red) If the p²chanter is equipped with the optional pressure sensor module as pictured below, it can be used for pressure-controlled playing. Place a few layers of hemping (waxed or unwaxed) on the corrugated upper section of the p²chanter to fit the diameter of the bagpipe’s chanter stock.
- Page 10 Turn the ring clockwise to decrease air consumption, or counter-clockwise to increase it. When the valve ring is open, a slight hiss is heard. This is normal and can be drowned out by raising the volume or using headphones. Note: To adjust air consumption, it is sufficient to turn the valve ring by 0 - 3 mm.
- Page 11 Inserting the pressure sensor module click Unscrew the Mount the valve Push the mouthpiece of the ring. pressure sensor p²chanter. module into the expansion It serves as a connector of the Note: Never hold stopper against p²chanter. the p²chanter the chanter stock from the battery and facilitates the The module...
- Page 12 Steady Blowing Training In Pipe Chanter mode it is possible to practice steady blowing, i.e. keeping the pressure inside the bag at a constant level. Deviations from the nominal pressure are indicated by sounds: either HighA (pressure too high) or LowA (pressure too low).
- Page 13 adjustment, keep your finger on the [Drones] / [Chanter] contact while changing value with [Vol +/-]. To restore the default thresholds, push the [Vol+] und [Vol-] buttons simultaneously for >1 sec. To close the Settings menu, briefly touch the [Menu] button again.
- Page 14 Appendix Warnings To avoid hearing damage, do not use the p²chanter at excessive volumes. Start playing softly and only gradually increase the volume to the desired level. This is particularly important when playing through headphones! Do not use headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time.
- Page 15 Maintenance From time to time, the p²chanter should be wiped clean with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive and/or chemical detergents. The gold-plated contacts may be cleaned with a jewellery polishing cloth if necessary. After playing in the Pipe Chanter mode, remove the valve ring and wipe any moisture off the pressure sensor and the upper part of the p²chanter.
- Page 16 Fingering charts (1) Great Highland Bagpipe piob high high MIDI Note (2) Scottish Smallpipe high high MIDI Note Ver. 3.7 - 38 - Stand: 05.15...
- Page 17 (3) GHB Whistle* (D) high high high high high MIDI Note *Drone sounds are not available with this selection. Ver. 3.7 - 39 - Stand: 05.15...
- Page 18 MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) facilitates the electronic transfer of information on the notes played. The p²chanter is equipped with a Mini-USB port for direct connection to a computer without the need for additional hardware, utilising the internal drivers of the operating system.
- Page 19 (e.g. 3x red + 7x yellow = version 3.7). Support For feedback and questions, please contact the manufacturer. Homepage: http://www.p2chanter.com E-mail: info@p2chanter.com Postal address: Erik Solda Paul-Langen-Str. 40 D-53229 Bonn Germany Ver. 3.7 - 41 - Stand: 05.15...
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Page 20: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EN 50581:2012 This declaration is made for and on behalf of the manufacturer: Erik Solda Paul-Langen-Str. 40 D-53229 Bonn Germany Tel.: +49 (0)228 94852-75 Bonn, 1 August 2014 ______________________ ( Erik Solda, CEO ) Ver. 3.7 - 42 - Stand: 05.15... - Page 21 LU FA Library Copyright (C) Dean Ca mera, 2014. dean [at] fourwa lledcubicle [dot] com www.lu fa-lib.org Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that the copyright notice and this permission notice and warranty disclaimer appear in supporting documentation, and that the name of the author not be used in...
- Page 22 Company information Manufacturer: Erik Solda Paul-Langen-Str. 40 D-53229 Bonn Germany Disposal Electronic equipment such as the p²chanter must not be disposed of as household waste! At the end of its service life, the device must be brought to an appropriate collection point according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).
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