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Panoptigon Panochord Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 – Read and keep these instructions. 2 – Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. 3 – WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water. 4 –...
  • Page 3 • Power cable jumper • Owner’s manual • Deluxe case Note: Please retain the shipping carton and packing materials in the unlikely event that your Panoptigon Chord Controller needs servicing. Introduction The Panoptigon Chord Controller is an accessory for the...

  • Page 4: Mode Select Knob

    MIDI Out Channel Knob This selects the MIDI transmit data channel for the Chord Controller. The channels available include 1 through 7 and 10. MIDI channel 10 is often used for drums or percussion sound modules, so this allows for the possibility of using the Chord Controller as a simple drum module controller.
  • Page 5 ○ Selecting this mode will cause the Chord Controller to send out MIDI data mapped to the chord and special effects tracks when playing Optigan discs on a Panoptigon disc player. This mapping imitates the function found on vintage Optigans and retains the peculiar assignments of diminished chords to the A major and E major buttons (more on this later).

  • Page 6: Operation

    Changing the position of a rocker-switch has no effect on button behavior. ■ In Orchestron and Panoptigon modes, moving a rocker-switch will cancel any latched buttons. Rocker-switches will not send MIDI NOTE ON commands, so no sounds will be triggered by engaging them.
  • Page 7 AC outlet. Confirm that the green light on the power supply is lit, and the red light (near the top right) of the Chord Controller is lit. If using the Panoptigon Disc Player as a sound source, it can now be turned on.

  • Page 8: Midi Connections

    MIDI Connections The standard MIDI connection for use with a keyboard controller and a Panoptigon Disc Player is shown below. Using two 5-pin DIN MIDI cables, install one end of the first cable from the MIDI OUT jack of the keyboard controller to the MIDI IN jack of the Chord Controller.
  • Page 9 Operation Panoptigon Disc Player • Put a disc in the Panoptigon (refer to the Panoptigon’s Owner’s Manual). Select the proper mapping on the Panoptigon Disc Player for the disc you are using (Optigan, Orchestron, or Panoptigon). • Select the mode on the Chord Controller that matches the disc type (Optigan, Orchestron, or Panoptigon), and select one of the Operation types (normal or radio).

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Although there’s always the possibility of a factory defect, the vast majority of problems are due to other elements used in conjunction with the Panoptigon Chord Controller (e.g., a bad cable), a mis-set control, or a setting on the MIDI sound module or player.

  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Panoptigon Disc Player • Unplug the power supply and disconnect it from the Chord Controller when not in use. • Use a microfiber cloth to clean your Chord Controller’s surfaces. Avoid using liquids, because some of the surfaces and internal...
  • Page 12 MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recog- Remarks nized Basic Default 1-7, 10 Set via rotary switch Channel Changed 1-7, 10 Default Set via rotary switch Mode Messages Altered Note 32-80, 90-95 Set by Key Mapping switch Number True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off Keys...
  • Page 13 Track Assignment The following reference chart shows the button and rocker-switch disc track assignments with their associated MIDI note numbers. Optigan Mode iOptigan Mode Orchestron Mode Panoptigon Mode Switch/Button MIDI Track MIDI Track MIDI Note Track Nos. MIDI Note Track Nos.

  • Page 14: Factory Service

    Factory Service Please retain the shipping carton and packing materials in the unlikely event your Panoptigon Chord Controller needs servicing. To return a product to Quilter Labs for service under the warranty policy, please contact Quilter Labs by phone or email. Mail can be sent to Quilter Labs at 1700 Sunflower, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
  • Page 15 Be sure to also check out the Panoptigon!

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