V3 SOUND Grand Piano XXL Manual

Specification

• Master Volume
• Master Reverb
• 4 GB flash memory
• 16 MIDI channels
• 4 audio out (2 stereo)
• Polyphony 256 voice
• Port available for 1 sustain foot pedal
• Dimensions: 12cm (L) x 12cm (W) x 6cm (H)
• Weight: 0.2 kg
• USB Host

Overview

The third generation of our sound expander creates an open, lively and authentic sound, just like a real concert piano.

The unmistakable timbre of two exclusive grand pianos await you, equipped with the latest in modelling algorithms: Imperial 290 of Vienna and Model "D," constructed in Hamburg.

Piano Modelling Algorithm

String resonance – pedal down: Our new multi-layer algorithm creates a sound that perfectly simulates the real depth – the physical depth – of the instrument.

1. Sympathetic resonance: passive string resonance.
2. Note-Off samples: Created with note velocity and length
3. Pedal On/Off noise: Connect a sustain pedal to the unit.
4. The pedal noise only sounds with a sustain pedal connected to the V3SOUND housing.
5. Half pedal function: Use a controller pedal, like ROLAND® DP-10, to vary the sustain lengths.
6. Sustain pedal "grabbing:" Press the sustain pedal again after you release it to extend the resonance of the strings.

Connect

To avoid possible damage to the loudspeakers or other connected electronic devices, always connect all cables before turning on the amplifier. Turn on the GRAND PIANO XXL first before turning on any active loudspeakers or amplifiers.

1. Make sure the POWER switch on the backΠof the device is in the OFF position (LED light is not on).
2. Plug the power adapter that came with the  device into the DC port on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the other end of the power adapter Ž into a power outlet. Make sure that the adapter is compatible with the power supply.
4. Connect the audio outputs to an amplifier,  active loudspeakers or headphones.
5.  Connect the MIDI or USB cable to the V3 unit.

To turn on

Before you turn the device on or off, make sure that all connected audio devices that amplify the audio signal (mixer, amplifier, active loud speakers) have their volumes turned down.

1. Press the POWER ON/OFF switch on the back of the device.
2. Turn up the V3 unit MAIN VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
3. Adjust the volume on your mixer or active loudspeaker.

TIP
Turn the volume on the V3 unit as loud as possible, and then adjust the volume of the sound on your mixer.

Connect – USB keys

The V3 unit can be connected to any USB Audio Class 1 compatible keyboard. The GRAND PIANO XXL can supply your USB keyboard with a maximum of 100mA.

If your keyboard requires more than 100mA, you will need an external power supply.

Just plug in your USB keyboard here.

Foot pedal

The polarity of the sustain foot pedal is set up automatically when you turn on the V3. The pedal only works on MIDI channel 1.

Connect the foot pedal before turning on the device.

Aux out - 2nd stereo out

To use the AUX OUT for any MIDI channel, you must manually change the 4 internal switches and send a MIDI message on the specified MIDI channel.

The connection changes from 2 mono jacks to 2 stereo jacks.

One stereo jack gives you the MAIN stereo; the other one the AUX stereo.

STEREO L + R standard = up-dw-up-down-down (grafic)
STEREO + AUX = up-up-down-up-up

Select sounds

The V3 GRAND PIANO XXL sound board is a 16-channel, multi-timbral MIDI tone generator. Change sounds by sending a program change through MIDI.

Sympathetic resonance, sustain pedal grabbing and the half pedal function are only active on MIDI channel 1.

HO = Hammer off noise
PD = Pedal noise
V = Number of necessary voices (OSC) per note.

ABOUT POLYPHONY
The unit offers 256 mono voices. Many sounds of the Grand Piano XXL use 6 voices per note.

If you hit 10 notes at the same time, 60 voices are used. If you hold down the sustain pedal, the 60 voices are sustained and still in use. If you play again, 60 more voices are needed.

So, do not forget to release the sustain pedal! If you exceed the Polyphony, a clicking sound is audible.