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Native Instruments B4D Operation Manual

Native Instruments B4D Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments Software Synthe- sis GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Notes 1 This is how the B4-Drawbar-Controller works 2 Startup 3 Wall Power Supply and On-/Off-Switch 3 Connecting the MIDI cables 3 More Ports 6 Operation elements 7 Drawbars 7 Rotary knob 7 Percussion and Rotator 7 Vibrato and Chorus 7 Presets 7 Tonewheel Set 9...
  • Page 4 English...

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    The serial number is also located on the bottom. Disclaimer Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modification to the B4D, or data that is lost or destroyed. English – 1...

  • Page 6: This Is How The B4-Drawbar-Controller Works

    The MIDI output of the B4D is simply routed to the MIDI input of the computer. If you want the cur- rent parameter of the B4 software to be displayed by the B4D LEDs, additionally the MIDI output of the computer must be connected with the MIDI input of the B4D Controller.

  • Page 7: Startup

    3. Startup 3.1. Wall Power Supply and On-/Off-Switch B4D has a wall wart type supply for power. The plug socket for the wall power supply (9V AC) is located in the rear of the unit. Connect the wall power supply only while the B4D is switched off and use solely the provided power supply in order to avoid malfunctions or damages.
  • Page 8 In this example a keyboard is connected to the USB port of the PC. An- other B4D is added to the systen, so that you are able to control the drawbars for the upper and lower manual directly without switching.
  • Page 9 These charge all three B4Ds and the manuals. If you setup your own configuration, note the following: • All data which is sent to the B4D across MIDI IN or LINK IN are out- put unmodified via MIDI OUT and LINK OUT. •...

  • Page 10: More Ports

    • You can use up to 2 devices per power supply when using the LINK cable, since otherwise the power supply can become damaged. 3.3. More Ports At the rear panel there are two ports for two foot pedals and one foot sweller. Please use exclusively original accessories as foot sweller, otherwiese the device could be damaged.

  • Page 11: Operation Elements

    B4 the display of the button states are neutral. If the MIDI output of the B4 is connected with the B4D, the button states are refreshed after calling up a preset. The option “Presets/B4D Controller Dump on Program Change“...
  • Page 12 Calling up presets directly The presets of the B4 are organized in 10 banks at 12 presets. The 12 presets of the current bank can be called up directly using the buttons PRESET 1 to 6 and 7 to 12 respectively. The presets 7-12 are indicated by the LEDs in the lower left corner at the buttons 1-6 and can be reached with a second push on the button.

  • Page 13: Tonewheel Set

    There are several organ types, so called Tonewheel Sets, available for the B4. These Sets can also be switched with the B4D! Push and hold the button TW (second function of the button LOWER) and enter the number of the desired Tonewheel Set using the number buttons 0-9 (second function labeled in blue).

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting If something is not functioning the way you have expected, you can run the following tests to exclude a defect of the B4D: 5.1. Test of the operation elements For this test switch off the device first and remove all cables from it except for the power supply.

  • Page 15: Additional System Tests

    Routing (the external MIDI and Link connections) should be checked. To confirm that the routing is working, the MIDI activity display of the B4D can be a lead. The lower LED on the UPPER button flashes for a short time when the MIDI or LINK signals are received.
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