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R1
WIND
SYNTHESIZER
USER'S
MANUAL
English
© Robkoo Information & Technologies Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 Digital art crafting, sharing and learning made easy. WIND SYNTHESIZER USER’S MANUAL English © Robkoo Information & Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 WIND SYNTHESIZER USER’S MANUAL For firmware version 1.5...
  • Page 4 Please visit our website to obtain this manual in other languages. Por favor inicie sesión en nuestro sitio web oficial para obtener las versiones en otros idiomas de este manual de usuario. Consulter notre site officiel pour obtenir ce manuel d’utilisateur dans d’autres langues. 请登录我们的官方网站获取本用户说明书的其他语言版本。 公式サイトにアクセスいただき、多言語ユーザーマニュアルもお手にとっ てご覧ください。 www.robkoo.com...
  • Page 5 Welcome Robkoo helps everyone become a digital artist. Thanks for purchasing Wind Synthesizer R1. Before using this unit, please read and understand this manual. After reading, please keep it available for immediate reference. Key to Symbols Suggested actions or tips...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    6 Panel Descriptions 3 6 Display 8 Performance Mode ......................8 MIDI Mode ........................10 6 Playing  12 Holding R1........................12 Using the Mouthpiece ....................12 Basic Fingering Chart ....................13 Selecting a Patch ......................14 Articulations ........................14 6 Basic Settings  15 Settings Menu .......................
  • Page 7 Language ........................25 Factory Reset ........................ 25 Version Info........................25 6 MIDI Mode  26 Connecting R1 ......................26 Playing in MIDI Mode ....................26 Connecting with JamKoo App ................. 27 6 Appendix  28 Important Notes ......................28 Maintenance ........................
  • Page 8 Introduction 6 Concept Wind Synthesizer R1 is a new form of wind instrument created by Robkoo. With its intuitive design, audio technology, and realistic sounds, R1 makes performing music easier than ever. Behold the musical instrument from future. 6 Sound of true instruments With sounds sampled from top performers around the globe, R1 saves 10 or even 20 years of practice to achieve the vibe of a pro.
  • Page 9 6 Learn in 15 minutes A dedicate interactive course guides you through all the basics in 15 minutes. Keep practicing for 2 weeks, you will be ready to perform. 6 Package contents •Wind Synthesizer R1 •Mouthpiece cap •Neck strap •Dust bag •Type-C cable...
  • Page 10 Panel Descriptions...
  • Page 11 ① Mouthpiece cap Protects mouthpiece. Remove before playing. After playing, clean the mouthpiece before putting the cap back on. ② [4 4 ] key Raises the note(s) played by one semitone while pressed. ③ [ 5 5 ] key Lowers the note(s) played by one semitone while pressed. ④ [+] key While performing, press for the next patch.
  • Page 12 Hold to play 1 octave above, release to restore. You can set up how "pressing [+1] and [+2] octave keys together" is perceived by connecting R1 with JamKoo App. Alternative cross-octave fingerings available in "Appendix - Fingering Charts" of this manual.
  • Page 13 To attach neck strap. A neck strap can effectively prevent R1 from falling. ⑮ Thumb hook Fit your right thumb below the hook to hold R1. A neck strap can relief your thumb and give freedom to your other fingers.
  • Page 14 The PHONES will still function while the OUTPUT is plugged in, so that you can always monitor your performance on stage. ⑲ Type-C USB port Charges R1 and transfers data. Connect this port to a computer or smart device to upgrade, charge, or exchange data. ⑳ OUTPUT 6.35mm TRS audio output.

  • Page 15: Display 8

    Display Performance Mode ① Volume Shows the current level of volume or indicates the status of mute. ② Technique icon Shows the current technique. p indicates “Portamento”. While p is on, all neighboring notes will glide to each other. 【 indicates “Sound 2” . While 【 is on, notes will trigger Sound 2 (if any) of the current patch.
  • Page 16 ④ Bluetooth Appears when Bluetooth MIDI is enabled (either connected or not). Absent when Bluetooth MIDI is off. ⑤ Battery life Shows the remaining battery life. ⑥ Patch name Name of the current patch. ⑦ Key (transpose) While factory patch bank is applied, it shows the global key. Changing the key will affect all patches.

  • Page 17: Midi Mode

    MIDI Mode R1 will switch to MIDI mode when connected to a DAW or JamKoo App. ① MIDI mode icon Appears when R1 switches to MIDI mode. When connected to JamKoo App, JamKoo icon will appear instead. ② Technique icon Shows the current technique.
  • Page 18 ⑥ Program change number The current program change number, ranging from 001 to 128. ⑦ Key (transpose) The current key (transpose), globally effective in MIDI mode. ⑧ Octave shift amount If octave has been shifted (Fn + [+1]/[-1] octave key), it shows the amount of octave shifts.

  • Page 19: Playing

    Playing Holding R1 Hold R1 as the graph shows with left hand above right hand. Rest your left thumb on the circle between octave keys. Fit your right thumb below the thumb hook to support this position. It is advised to wear a neck strap.

  • Page 20: Basic Fingering Chart

    Basic Fingering Chart Hold Release Multiple fingering modes available in Advanced Settings. Access full fingering charts in “Appendix - Fingering Charts” of this manual.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Patch

    • Press [+] key and [-] key together to go back to patch number 01. Articulations Extra articulations are available through tonguing, press of a button, or raising the body of R1. Try tonguing or set up in Advanced Settings. See all articulations in “Advanced Settings” and “Appendix - Patch List” of this manual.

  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Settings Menu Press the magic button while holding FN to enter the settings menu. 6 Navigating in settings menu • Magic button: confirm/enter • FN: cancel/back • [+] key: next/plus • [-] key: previous/minus 6 Display - settings ① Current menu Name of the current menu to where the items belong.

  • Page 23: Volume

    Indicate current location within the menu. 6 Settings with JamKoo App While R1 is connected with JamKoo App, it can be found on the "Devices" page of JamKoo. Click on its card, full settings are accessible on the following page.

  • Page 24: Transpose

    Transpose This adjusts the global transpose (key). There are 12 keys: G, A , A, B , B, C (default), D , D, E , E, F, and F While user patch bank is applied, transpose will only affect the current patch.

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    The default patch bank with patches listed in fixed order. While applied, settings of volume, transpose, reverb, and octave shift are effective globally. For example, if R1 is transposed to the key of G, all patches will be in G. 6 User patch bank Patches can be rearranged to fulfill practical needs on stage.

  • Page 26: Magic Button

    Magic Button Magic button can be customized to aid performance. Press magic button once to enable its function, press again to disable. • Portamento (default): to enable smooth and continuous gliding between notes. • Sound 2: to switch to Sound 2 of the current patch. [+] Key •...

  • Page 27: Pitch Bend Wheel

    • Portamento: lift R1 to enable portamento, pull back to disable. • Vibrato (default): lift R1 to turn on vibrato, pull back to turn off. The higher the angle, the stronger the vibrato effect. In MIDI mode, this will assign CC 1 to motion control, sending the value from 1 to 127 as the angle goes up.

  • Page 28: Portamento Time

    Portamento Time This adjusts the speed of portamento between notes. There are 5 levels from 1 to 5. The smaller the number, the faster the speed. Pitch Bend Range This switches the range of pitch bend controls to either direction (pitch bend up/down) between 1, 2, and 3 semi- steps.

  • Page 29: Fingering Mode

    “A p p e n d i x - Fingering Charts” of this manual. New fingering modes may become available through firmware updates. Please visit Robkoo website (www.robkoo.com) to access the latest fingering charts.

  • Page 30: Breath Sensitivity

    5 levels are available from 1 to 5, with level 3 as default. The lower the level number is, the more breath- saving R1 becomes. Key Sensitivity This adjusts the sensitivity of note keys. 8 levels are available from 1 to 8, with level 6 as default.

  • Page 31: System Settings

    BLE MIDI Enabled by default. When BLE MIDI is enabled, a Bluetooth icon will be on the top right of the display. R1 is able to connect with smart phone, computer and other smart devices through BLE MIDI as a MIDI controller.

  • Page 32: Display Sleep

    W h i l e d i s p l a y s l e e p i s e n a b l e d , the display of R1 will sleep during performance. The display will wake up when performance stops.

  • Page 33: Midi Mode

    MIDI Mode Connecting R1 R1 can be used as a MIDI controller to play virtual instruments on computer or smart device. 6 USB MIDI Connect R1 with computer or smart device through USB cable as the graph indicates. R1 sends out MIDI controls through cable, while the connected device outputs the sound.

  • Page 34: Connecting With Jamkoo App

    R1. • Settings: go to “Settings” on the card of your R1. • User patch bank: access “User Bank” on the settings page of R1. You can create your own list of patches for R1, e.g. arrange the order of patches and set up transposes.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    6 Warning on humidity Please DO NOT expose R1 in rain, use R1 near water, or use R1 in humid environment. Please keep R1 away from any liquid container (e.g. vase, bottle, glass) to avoid infiltration. If water or any liquid infiltrates R1, please power off R1 and remove all cables immediately.
  • Page 36 Visit Robkoo website (www.robkoo.com) for latest repair information. DO NOT stack your body or heavy objects onto R1, and DO NOT apply excessive strength on the buttons, power switch, or ports of R1. DO NOT apply high/uncomfortable volume with speaker/amp/headphone for extended period of time, in order to avoid ear damage.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    After washing, use soft cloth to wipe it dry. 6 Firmware update Robkoo may periodically release updates for R1 to improve its performance or fix bugs. Connect R1 to JamKoo App for available updates.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Water may jam within R1 and interfere with the breath sensor. Breathe is not responding. Lean R1 vertically and let water exit from water drain. Fingering may not function if all Fingering does not respond 7 note keys are touched when properly.

  • Page 39: Patch List

    Problem Solution Check if pitch bend wheel is triggered. The pitch bend wheel The pitches sound imperfect. can be turned off in Advanced Settings. Patch List Patch Sound1 Sound 2 Tenor Sustain Sustain 2 Saxophone Soprano Sustain Saxophone Flute Sustain Recorder Sustain Clarinet...
  • Page 40 Patch Sound1 Sound 2 Qudi (Chinese Sustain+flutter Vibrato Flute) Hulusi Sustain Vibrato Suona Sustain+flutter Flutter Morin Khuur Sustain Vibrato Erhu Sustain Tremolo Pipa Pluck+roll Roll Guzheng (Chinese Pluck Roll Zither)

  • Page 41: Fingering Charts

    Fingering Charts Hold Release 6 Saxophone fingering (default)
  • Page 42 It means that some notes beyond one octave can be played without using any octave key. You can set up custom fingerings by connecting R1 with JamKoo App. New fingering modes may become available through firmware updates. Please visit Robkoo website (www.robkoo.
  • Page 43 When the upper 6 note keys play together as the 5th (sol): 6 Hulusi fingering 6 Dizi fingering Express fingerings are also applicable to both Hulusi and Dizi fingerings:...

  • Page 44: Midi Messages

    MIDI Messages In MIDI mode, depending on your settings, the following messages will be sent to computer or other sound sources. Message Control(s) Setting(s) CC 1 Gyroscope (motion control) Motion Control - Vibrato CC 2 Breath sensor Breath Message - CC 2 (Sent with notes while CC 5 Porta.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Robkoo Information & Technologies Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 46: Warranty Overview

    Robkoo reserves the right to deny this Limited instructions, may cause harmful interference One Year Warranty if the defect is the result of to radio communications.
  • Page 48 Digital art crafting, sharing and learning made easy. DIGITAL ART CRAFTING, SHARING AND LEARNING MADE EASY. www.robkoo.com contact@robkoo.com Robkoo Information & Technologies Co., Ltd.

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