What is TriplePlay The TriplePlay Express Controller uses industry-leading software algorithms in conjunction with its hexaphonic magnetic pickup to detect the pitch of the notes played on a guitar and convert them into MIDI-note messages. MIDI ("Musical Instrument Digital Interface") is an industry-standard communications protocol that is used to control a wide range of electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices for playing, editing, and recording music.
What’s Included (continued) TriplePlay Express includes a pickup and controller that mount on your guitar, a USB-C cable, hardware for multiple mounting options, and installation tools. You also get a library of software featuring stunning collections of sounds and virtual instruments.
Mounting the controller using the end-pin bracket: Installation overview. You’ll be attaching both the TriplePlay Express controller with hexaphonic pickup to your guitar. Note that the installation may require slight adjustment to your guitar. If you are Loosen your guitar's end-pin, then attach the selected End-Pin Bracket by not comfortable with these procedures, please consider using a professional technician to complete sliding the bracket's slotted tab onto the guitar's end-pin screw.
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(continued) (continued) Preparing a Tune-O-Matic Bridge Bracket: Mounting the TriplePlay Express hex-pickup: In order to properly install the Tune-O-Matic Bridge Bracket, you will need to remove the Guitars with a Tune-O-Matic Bridge require an additional procedure before attaching the strings on your guitar. The supplied bracket is designed to fit on the bridge mount posts.
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TriplePlay Express Hardware Installation TriplePlay Express Hardware Installation (continued) (continued) Mounting the hex-pickup on your guitar: Mounting the hex-pickup on your guitar: Pay close attention! The next 6 steps are critical. Setting the correct spacing between the hex-pickup and guitar strings is essential for achieving the best accuracy and performance.
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TriplePlay Express Hardware Installation TriplePlay Express Hardware Installation (continued) (continued) Mounting the hex-pickup on your guitar: Mounting the hex-pickup on your guitar: Once you have chosen the best Pickup Mount, re-insert the hex-pickup into it, peel off the adhesive backing, and...
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TriplePlay Software Suite - TriplePlay's Best Friend Just connect it! What is Basic Mode? If you want to get started playing right away, simply plug the TriplePlay Express We highly recommend you download the the free apps provided in the TriplePlay Software Suite when USB-C cable into the USB port of a computer, tablet, mobile, or device that accepts USB MIDI.
TriplePlay Express Hardware Mode Operation Hardware Mode Operation The TriplePlay Express controller has the ability to store Hardware Presets for connecting to hardware MIDI devices such as a synthesizer. The list at the bottom of the page details the configuration of the default presets provided.
(continued) TriplePlay Express compatibility with various devices Setting up TriplePlay Express to work with your MIDI devices can range from extremely simple to very complex, depending upon your needs. The following pages will show different examples of how to set Simple MIDI setup for TriplePlay Express with Tablet or iPad up TriplePlay Express to work with various devices, including different guitar audio configurations.
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TriplePlay Express FC-1 Setups (continued) IMPORTANT: The FC-1 will not work with TriplePlay Express without the latest FC-1 firmware update, which requires connecting the FC-1 to a computer and running the latest version of the TriplePlay TriplePlay Express with MIDI DIN Interface to vintage Keyboard Host software, TriplePlay Utility software, or the TriplePlay Connect iOS app.
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TriplePlay Express FC-1 Setups TriplePlay Express FC-1 Setups (continued) (continued) TriplePlay Express with FC-1 and Tablet or iPad-simple MIDI setup TriplePlay Express with FC-1 and computer Apple Lightning to USB adapter (Apple Lightning to USB Audio Output from tablet adapter not needed for...
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Guitar Audio Configuration TriplePlay Express with Guitar Audio Setups How to setup a guitar input channel with the TriplePlay Host software TriplePlay with guitar audio The TriplePlay Host software offers an audio input channel to route your guitar audio into the TriplePlay Host software and add a VST effect to the channel.
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TriplePlay Express with Guitar Audio and FC-1 TriplePlay Express with Guitar Audio and FC-1 (continued) TriplePlay Express with FC-1, computer, Hardware Synth, and guitar audio TriplePlay Express with FC-1 and Hardware Synth-performance setup MIDI DIN from FC-1 pedal to synth...
This setting can be saved to individual presets in the software. Some sounds in The Fishman website offers a number of videos that can help with installation, setup, features, usage, particular will react very differently to various playing styles. Adjust this setting to your playing style for better accuracy.
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Controller Quick Reference - Hardware Mode Operation Controller Quick Reference - Basic Mode Operation Quick Note: The TriplePlay Utility software can reprogram Basic Mode so that the controller will power-up in a custom configuration. The below diagram refers to the default state of the controller. Simultaneaously press both buttons to turn Basic Mode Controls...
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