Summary of Contents for Oberheim MC 2000
- Page 1 M C 2 00 0 E XPAN D A BL E M ID I M ASTER C O N TR O LLER Manuale Operativo Operating Manual...
- Page 2 CAUTI RISK F ELECTRIC SH CK AR I T REDUCE THE DA F ELECTRIC SH CK: T REM VE C VER R BACK T E P SE THIS APPLIA CE T RAI R M ISTURE USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I SIDE REFER SERVICI UALIFIED SERVICE PERS This simbol is intended to...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.3.4. The dynamic encoder, the INC and DEC keys and the cursor keys 1.3.5. The Numeric Pad and the mode keys 1.3.6. Rear panel elements 2. Let’s switch on the MC 2000 2.1. What the instrument does at the switch-on 2.2. Setting the switch-on mode 2.3. - Page 4 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 5.5.2. Dynamic 5.5.3. Aftertouch 5.6. Sliders 5.7. Pedals 6. Chain operating mode 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Edit Chain 6.3. Play Chain 6.4. Write Chain 7. The Utility operating mode 7.1. Introduction 7.2. MIDI IN Configuration 7.2.1.
- Page 5 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 9. Supplementary messages 9.1 Malfunction messages 9.2 Error messages 9.3 Status messages 10. Annex 10.1 Reset (Factory Settings) procedure 10.2 Panic function...
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Page 6: General Presentation
MIDI protocol, and at the same time has an intuitive user interface which simplifies the musician's relationship with the instrument. Prefitted to take an optional internal sound board , the MC 2000 can also be transformed into a real independent synthesizer . -
Page 7: Let's Take A Look At The Instrumenta And Discover Some If Its Features
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 1.3. LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE INSTRUMENT AND DISCOVER SOME IF ITS FEATURES 1.3.1. Wheels If we look at the front panel, we will find that from left to right it contains 3 wheels, to which we can assign regulation of any Control Change, which will act on all the active zones (system control). -
Page 8: The Display, The Write Key And The Function Keys
The word "Dynamic" means that the MC 2000 encoder is sensitive to the acceleration with which the knob is turned, so the faster the rotation the larger the jump in values on the selected field. -
Page 9: The Numeric Pad And The Mode Keys
Every value entered must be confirmed by pressing the [ ENTER ] key. Naturally, when a value outside the permitted range is entered, the MC 2000 will set the value by forcing the maximum (or minimum) value envisaged for the field. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Elements
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 1.3.6. Rear panel elements Moving from left to right, we find first the on/off switch and the mains connection. In the centre there are 4 MIDI OUT ports, 2 MIDI THRU ports and 2 MIDI IN ports, all consecutively numbered. -
Page 11: Let's Switch On The Mc 2000
2. LET'S SWITCH ON THE MC 2000 2.1. WHAT THE INSTRUMENT DOES AT SWITCH-ON What the MC 2000 does at switch-on depends on the settings the user has made. The user can choose between two types of switch-on: TALKED switch-on and SILENT switch- on. - Page 12 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller the board has been found and recognized (reply to the system ID request messages): the board has been found but is not recognized (no reply to the ID request): the board has not been found (no board installed):...
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Page 13: Setting The Switch-On Mode
(e.g. back-up battery flat). N.B. The lifetime of the lithium battery installed in the MC 2000 is estimated at 4 years. However, in critical operating conditions (e.g. high operating temperatures) their life may be significantly reduced. - Page 14 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller • Now use the selection devices to select POWER ON or press key [F3] and the display will show the following video page: • Use the cursor keys to move to the line where the words POWER ON TYPE appear: at this point the current function is selected.
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Page 15: The Program Operating Mode
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 3. THE PROGRAM OPERATING MODE 3.1. INTRODUCTION The Program mode ( PLAY MODE ) is the main operating mode where the user can recall and perform the programmed patches. It consists of a main video page and two pages of functions such as "... - Page 16 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller Display field This video page shows 4 user fields, one display field ( MIDI OUT 1 ) and one function field ( send ). Since the "MIDI OUT 1" field is for display only, and therefore cannot be selected, it only appears when the option to which it refers is selected, in this case the "...
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Page 17: Solo" Function
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller When the PRG field is de-selected, the display field becomes empty again. Once the desired values have been selected, the user may press [F6] to send the Program Change while remaining on the same video page; pressing [ENTER] sends the Program Change and returns to the previous video page. -
Page 18: Write Procedure In The Program And Edit Ode
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 4. WRITE PROCEDURE IN THE PROGRAM AND EDIT MODE 4.1. PATCH NUMBERING Pressing the [WRITE] key in the main Program Mode page or in any page of the Edit operating mode will give access to the WRITE PROGRAM procedure, allowing the patch to be saved in accordance with the modifications made. -
Page 19: Edit Mode
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller To select other letters in the name, the user uses the [ ] and [ ] cursor keys, while the [ ] and [ ] keys can be used to move the cursor to the top and bottom of the writing field. -
Page 20: Out Configuration
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller The modifications made can be memorized by enabling the WRITE Program function, described in section 4 of this manual. The WRITE Program function can be recalled from any page or subpage of the Edit Mode, as well as from the main Program Mode page. -
Page 21: Zone Definition
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller • ZONE : selection of the zone to which the Modify parameters are to apply (from A to H). • PORT : output port assigned to the zone. Remember that: If no boards are installed, the possible values will be 1 (OUT1), 2 (OUT2), 3 (OUT3), 4 (OUT4). -
Page 22: Out Messages
Important note : the monophonic mode and portamento are MIDI commands and thus do not belong to the MC 2000 as such. Therefore, the setting of monophonic mode and portamento will have no effect unless the receiver unit (expander or internal sound board) is able to receive in this mode. -
Page 23: Program Changes
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 5.4.2. Program Changes Pressing function key [F1] gives access to the PRG CHANGE subsection. The selection can also be made using the cursor (location) keys, confirming with [ENTER]. Once the selection has been made, the following video page will appear: When the video page is accessed, the "... - Page 24 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller (BANK SELECT MSB = value of Control Change 8 and Bank Select LSB value of Control Change 32) in a range OFF - 0 - 127. These messages can be used to change the...
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Page 25: Control Changes
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 5.4.3. Control Change Returning to the submenu video page of the "OUT MESSAGES" function (shown above), we can see that as well as the "PRG CHANGE" field, it also contains the " CTRL CHANGE " field, containing the main parameters for control of the zone, which will be sent when the patch is recalled. -
Page 26: Sys-Ex
• Name of the Control Change being selected = this is a field for display only, which appears when the "CC#" field is selected. When a control change is recalled, the MC 2000 also displays its name, or rather the function it will implement: note that if the zone being edited is assigned to a recognized installed sound board, the association between the control change number and the relative name is modified on the basis of the MIDI implementation of the board installed. - Page 27 A Sys-Ex table is a memory location containing MIDI data (in byte form), the contents of which can be freely defined by the user in the instrument's utilities. The MC 2000 offers 32 preset data tables (containing both strings dedicated to the sound boards recognized, and general purpose strings), plus 16 which can be set and programmed by the user without restrictions.
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Page 28: Curves
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 5.5. CURVES 5.5.1. Introduction From the Edit MAIN menu, the "CURVES" function can be selected using the function key [F4] (or by locating the cursor on the relative field using the cursor keys and confirming with [ENTER]). - Page 29 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller When the curve number is updated in the "CURVE N" field, the name in the display field will be updated in real time. In addition to the "CURVE N" field there is also the "OFFSET" field, allowing the user to modify the degree of response of the selected curve.
- Page 30 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller EXTRA LIGHT MEDIUM • • Very light dynamic absolutely straight response curve in which curve (also known as the maximum MIDI standard dynamic curve) dynamic values meaning that reached very quickly. dynamics applied to the...
- Page 31 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller EXTRA HEAVY ! OFFSETTED 1 • • very heavy curve. Offset curves have Although the maximum crushed areas at each MIDI dynamic value is end of the curve, making still in the conversion it very easy to reach the...
- Page 32 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller CUSTOM 1 MEDIUM SHELF • • custom family The Medium Shelf curve has its shelf in the medium contains a combination of dynamic area. During the special curves consisting performance, it will be of at least three different...
- Page 33 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller REVERSED 1 FLAT ON 32 • • Flat dynamic curves send a Reversed type curves fixed MIDI dynamic value reverse conventional regardless of the dynamic dynamic logic; other applied to the keyboard. words, high MIDI dynamic...
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Page 34: Aftertouch
Once the setup has been completed, press [ESC] to return to the previous page ("CURVES" submenu) and if required [ESC] again to return to the MAIN page of the Edit menu. The 32 Aftertouch curves in the MC 2000 ROM are illustrated and analyzed below:... - Page 35 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller • OFF • FEEL SOFT Aftertouch curve. Although still belonging When this curve to the Soft curve family, assigned to a zone, it will the Feel type is a linear not send MIDI Aftertouch curve, made softer in the data.
- Page 36 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller • HARD • CUSTOMIZED 3 Hard Aftertouch pres- Another Custom Aftertouch curve, giving hard sure response curve, response to low intensity which however still pressure on the keyboard, ensures maximum becoming slightly softer in...
- Page 37 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller • DELAYED 2 • SHELF ON MID While the data emission The Medium Shelf curve has its shelf in the area of activation point remains medium pressure applied to the same, the Delayed 2 keys.
- Page 38 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller • REVERSE 3 • FLAT ON 32 A further Reverse type Flat dynamic curves send a fixed MIDI Aftertouch value Aftertouch curve, which regardless of the pressure is actually an overturned applied to the keyboard.
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Page 39: Sliders
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 5.6. SLIDERS Pressing the [F5] function key or selecting the word SLIDERS (in the usual way) from the EDIT MAIN MENU page gives access to the SLIDERS section, allowing which sliders are to be assigned to each zone and which MIDI Control Changes they control. -
Page 40: Pedals
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller The last field in the video page is the "DEFAULT" field, meaning the value which the selected slider (and thus the relative Control Change) assumes when the patch is recalled. The values which this field may assume are OFF (default value not transmitted when the patch is recalled), and 0 127, which can be set using the Data Entry devices after selecting the field (key [F5] or cursor keys + [ENTER]). - Page 41 (number 1 or 2) is also associated to a system control. In fact, the first two pedals of the MC 2000 can be associated to the system as well as to the zone, meaning that the control allocated to them acts on all the active zones in the patch currently selected.
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Page 42: Introduction
6.1. INTRODUCTION The CHAIN mode allows the user to create and perform a sequence of patches present in the instrument's memory. The MC 2000 permits management of 64 different chains, each of them able to contain 256 steps. When the [CHAIN] key in the MODE group on the control panel is pressed, the key LED... - Page 43 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller When the video page is accessed, the following fields will be seen: • STEP N: field for setting the step number. Once this field has been selected using key [F1] or the cursor keys (followed by [ENTER]), the user may select the desired step with the aid of the Data Entry devices.
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Page 44: Play Chain
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 6.3. PLAY CHAIN As already specified, in the Chain selection menu (which appears when the key of the same name on the control panel is pressed), if the selected chain contains associated steps, the function key [F5] (play) is made available. -
Page 45: Write Chain
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller this key is pressed after this, the system will move on one step, and each step will be loaded automatically. • [F6] = NEXT function: movement one step forward, with automatic loading. Once the chain has been performed, press the [ESC] key to return to the chain selection video page. - Page 46 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller The bottom line contains the three fields named in lower case in brackets, indicating the 3 functions SPACE, DELETE and DONE. It will be noted that the video page is identical to that used for assigning the name to the Program, so the procedures are also identical;...
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Page 47: The Utility Operating Mode
7. THE UTILITY OPERATING MODE 7.1. INTRODUCTION The Utility operating mode allows access to all the MC 2000's general functions, such as: • the reception MIDI (control channel, MIDI Filters, Bulk Dump); • the setting of the System Controllers, including the ranges of the sliders and pedals;... -
Page 48: In Status
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller In this section, the display will show 3 subsections: IN STATUS, FILTER and MIDI PRGM MAP (MIDI Program Map), which can be selected with keys [F1], [F2] and [F3] respectively or with the Encoder and the cursor keys, confirming with [ENTER]. -
Page 49: Midi Filter
Looking at the display, we can see a field which specifies the MIDI input port (1 and 2) and four fields corresponding to the types of message filtered by the MC 2000: Note, Program Changes, Control Changes, and Sys-Ex. The user can use the corresponding function... -
Page 50: Midi Bulk Dump
It can take a long time to dump all the data contained in the memory of the MC 2000. For this reason, the instrument is also able to perform partial dumps, which allow saving of just some data, which the user can choose in this page. -
Page 51: Edit Tables
To reload the data, connect the MIDI OUT port of the device containing the Bulk Dump data to the MIDI IN port of the MC 2000 selected as control port (SEE point 7.2.2 MIDI IN STATUS) and start the playback procedure. The message "RECEIVING BULK DUMP"... -
Page 52: Program Change Tables
Not all the expanders, synths or sound generators of any kind which can be connected to the MC 2000 can be identified in these tables. This is why 16 User tables, i.e. tables which can be fully programmed by the user, are available as well as the 32 preset tables P1 ... - Page 53 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller The first field in the display ("TABLES N") identifies the number and name of the table selected. Once the field has been selected with [F1] or with the cursor keys and [ENTER], the Data Entry devices can be used to set the desired table, and the name assigned to it will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
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Page 54: Sys-Ex Table
In addition to the "check" function, the "learn" function is also enabled in this video page. This function is accessed by pressing key [F5] and allows the MC 2000 to learn the exclusive code of an external device connected to one of the MIDI IN ports, or to learn the codes of two different devices connected to the MIDI IN 1 input port, when this is set as a system port (see point 7.2.2). - Page 55 [F5] must be pressed to end the acquisition procedure. N.B. The capacity of each table is 63 Bytes; once this limit is exceeded the MC 2000 will automatically stop acquisition, while retaining the bytes acquired up to this limit.
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Page 56: System Controls
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller As in the equivalent "WRITE PROGRAM CHANGES TABLES" subpage already examined, here the user is prompted to assign a location to the SYS-EX table just acquired or constructed, after which the WRITE key can be pressed again to save the exclusive code strings, or [ESC] to abort. -
Page 57: Wheels
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 7.5.2. Wheels Selecting the first field in the display using [F1] or locating on it with the cursor keys and confirming with [ENTER] gives access to the subsection dedicated to setting of the three Wheels. -
Page 58: System Pedals
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller Naturally, it is not possible to assign a number higher than the maximum limit to the minimum limit of the range, or vice-versa. The extreme case is where the two values are identical: with this setting, the slider, set at the maximum or minimum, is no longer able to vary the control assigned to it and keeps it at the preset value. - Page 59 Entry devices. In the "TO" field, the Data Entry devices are used to set the type of control to be assigned to the pedal selected previously. The MC 2000 offers the user 14 controls which can be assigned to each of the two system pedals, as well as the OFF condition which disables the pedal.
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Page 60: Board Configuration
When this video page is accessed, the MC 2000 displays the type of board currently controlled by the system (if no reply is received to the ID request, the MC 2000 "forces" a "general purpose" type, based on the MIDI General protocol) together with a request for confirmation of the change. -
Page 61: Tools
After confirmation of loading of the dedicated programs, the MC 2000 displays a warning message to point out that these new programs will overwrite those present on the instrument, with inevitable loss of any data programmed by the user. -
Page 62: Contrast
MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller The "TOOLS" section is selected by the UTILITY MASTER video page by pressing the [F6] function key or using the cursor keys to locate on the "TOOLS" option. This section contains the instrument's utility functions, such as adjustment of the display contrast, the quantity of memory occupied and the procedure the instrument adopts at switch-on. -
Page 63: Power On
[INC] and [DEC] keys or by turning the Encoder. • PATCH POWER ON: setting of the patch which the MC 2000 will load at switch-on. After selecting the field with the cursor keys and [ENTER] or by pressing [F4], set the number of the patch you wish to appear automatically at switch-on using the Data Entry devices. -
Page 64: Installing The Sound Generation Board
2. Remove the front panel by unscrewing the screws shown in the diagram on the instrument's bottom panel. 3. Remove the following screws on the rear panel: 4. Open the front panel and find the connector on the MC 2000 mother board as shown in the diagram:... - Page 65 3. Connect your board, inserting the female connector on the underside of the sound board (see next diagram) into the male connector of the MC 2000 mother board (see previous diagram). Remove the jumper from the connector of the board.
- Page 66 Confirm using the [F6] function key. The word UPDATING will appear on the display for a few moments. N.B. When the sound board is replaced, the MC 2000 may fail to detect a new configuration of its internal slot. This occurs when neither the new board nor the previous one responds to the ID REQUEST messages required for recognition of the type of board installed.
- Page 67 MC 2000 Expandable MIDI Master Controller 10. The instrument will display the word "Executing" for a few moments, and will then show the Play mode video page. N.B. If the instrument notes that the sound board is not present, points 8 and 9 will not be...
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Page 68: Supplementary Messages
The control software has noted that a UART chip does not respond to the system. Since the UART chips control the serial ports of the MC 2000 (i.e. the MIDI OUT ports), after display of this message some of them might not work properly. Contact an authorized service centre for a solution to the problem. -
Page 69: Error Messages
Check the instruments from which the data originate and the connections made. PATCH (NUMBER-BANK) ERROR! The memory location of the selected patch contains data not recognized by the MC 2000 software. If the error persists, perform a Factory Setting (reset) of the memory location concerned following the instructions provided in point 10.1 "Reset (Factory Setting) -
Page 70: Status Messages
PEDAL (1 - 4) JACK INSERTED! The MC 2000 has noted insertion of a jack in one of the four connectors provided for the pedals. At switch-on, if one or more jacks are connected, the instrument will still show the... - Page 71 SYS-EX: (constructor's name) Notification of reception of an exclusive system string on a MIDI IN port of the MC 2000. In addition to the "SYS-EX" message, the instrument also displays the name of the constructor of the transmitter devices. The message is only displayed if the "Display Messages"...
- Page 72 BULK DUMP IN RECEIVED! This message indicates that the MC 2000 is receiving the MIDI Bulk Dump data. BULK DUMP IN ABORTED! The reception Bulk Dump procedure has been interrupted by the user, or a serious error has occurred during reception of the data.
- Page 73 Expandable MIDI Master Controller MIDI IN (1 – 2) FILTER ENABLED! When the MC 2000 is switched on, if a MIDI FILTER is active (filtering of the MIDI messages being received on the MIDI IN ports), the instrument reminds you that the filter is active.
- Page 74 Chain has been reached. IN (1 – 2): DEVICE DISCONNECTED! The MC 2000 has detected that a device previously connected to the MIDI IN ports is not sending the Active Sensing messages (device disconnected or off).
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Page 75: Annex
10. ANNEX 10.1. RESET (FACTORY SETTINGS) PROCEDURE The MC 2000 control software is very complex and is the outcome of a committed programming and optimization project. Each condition for use of the instrument has been analyzed, reproduced and checked, but... -
Page 76: Panic Function
10.2. PANIC FUNCTION The MC 2000 PANIC function triggers emission on all the MIDI OUT ports of a series of messages intended to restore correct operation of the connected peripherals if special situations have arisen due to errors in MIDI communications with the remote devices (for examples, notes which sound indefinitely, permanent Pitch Bender messages, etc.). - Page 77 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Oberheim - Viscount MC-2000 Date: 04/12/1998 MIDI Expandable Master Controller Version: 1.1 FUNCTION ... TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS 1 - 16 1 - 16 Tx up to 8 channels at the BASIC DEFAULT 1 - 16 1 - 16...
- Page 79 LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING CAUTION! This product contains a lithium battery There is danger of explosion if battery is incorretly replaced. Replace only with a Maxell CR2032. Replace only with the correct polarity. Discard used battery according to manufacturer’s instruction’s. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosjonsfare. Vade utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
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