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WORLDE BLUE WHALE MIDI CONTROLLER
USER'S MANUAL
HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO.LTD
HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

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  • Page 1 WORLDE BLUE WHALE MIDI CONTROLLER USER’S MANUAL HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO.LTD HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 Contents Introduction ............................................3 What’s in the Box? ..........................................3 Blue Whale Keyboard overview ......................................3 Section 1: Getting Started ........................................3 1.1 Blue Whale Keyboards Overview ....................................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Your BLUE WHALE 25/37/49/61/88 MIDI controller will not make any sound unless it is connected to a computer or other external MIDI gear. This is because the BLUE WHALE 25/37/49/61/88 sends MIDI data when you play it and does not produce sound on its own.
  • Page 4: Side Panel Overview

    WORLDE suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. USB hubs are not supported. WORLDE suggests that you connect directly to one of your computer’s built in USB ports.
  • Page 5: Using The Blue Whale With Your Software

    The Blue Whale 25 looks different, and a few its functions are accessed in a different way, so for this model we will always give you a separate set of instructions.
  • Page 6: The Keyboard

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 2.2 The Keyboard When you play the keyboard, MIDI note messages are sent. These messages are read by your computer software or external MIDI gear and used to generate sound accordingly.
  • Page 7: Channel

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 -12~12. It will be saved and displayed for the current transpose after resetting. The operation steps and LED displays the following: (1) Press the “X’pose” button and the LED displays the value of current transposition.
  • Page 8: Programming The Controls On Midi Controller

    When in assign, the LED displays “CH0”. 2.5.2 ASSIGNABLE DIAL There’re 8 dials(4 for Blue whale 25) that can be assigned channel and controller number. independently. First press the “Assign” button. Then operate the dial for selection, and the LED shows the controller number.
  • Page 9: Section 3. Advanced Settings

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 (3) Input and confirm the number with Value Dial. The numbers are the controllers (The controller value will be displayed when you exit Assign mode).
  • Page 10: Control Assign

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 3.2.2 CONTROL ASSIGN CONTROL ASSIGN mode ON/OFF function button. When ASSIGN mode is ON, The LED shows ‘CHO’, default as assigning the controller number that is assignable. Operate the controller to be assigned and select the very controller LED shows the controller No.
  • Page 11: Pad Curve

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 As you apply more and more pressure to the pad, the value of the controller you are sending will increase, until the maximum value is reached.
  • Page 12: Mmc(Midi Machine Control)

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW ORANGE 3.4 MMC(MIDI MACHINE CONTROL) There are 5 buttons used for MMC [<<],[>>],[O],[stop],[play]. It is common to set the 5 buttons as Sequencer remote control buttons.
  • Page 13: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 last 7 bits define another byte known as the Bank MSB. The Bank LSB is the most commonly used. This allows for 128 bank changes, and often there is no need to send a Bank MSB.
  • Page 14: Section 7: Technical Info

    In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your WORLDE product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device.
  • Page 15: Appendix B - Useful Midi Data Tables

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 System Song Position Pointer SongSe Tune Request System Clock Real Time Commands All Sounds Off Messages Reset All Controllers Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF...
  • Page 16 HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 24 Nylon Acoustic 56 Trumpet 88 New Age Syn Pad 120 Guitar Fret Noise 25 Steel Acoustic 57 Trombone 89 Warm Syn Pad...
  • Page 17: Appendix C - General Midi Controller Numbers (Midi Cc's)

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 B5-General MIDI Drums-Note assignments MIDI Note Drum Sound MIDI Note Drum Sound MIDI Note Drum Sound Acoustic Bass Drum Chinese Cymbal Cabasa...
  • Page 18: Appendix E-Assignable Controller Numbers To Non-Linear Controllers

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 RPN Fine NRPN Coarse NRPN Fine Appendix E-Assignable Controller Numbers to Non-Linear Controllers This table applies to the following controls on your Blue Whale <...
  • Page 19: Appendix H - Factory Presets

    HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 Appendix H - Factory Presets Penal controller Controller number Controller name Program Change Standard MIDI Controller Standard MIDI Controller Standard MIDI Controller...
  • Page 20 HANGZHOU BLUE WHALE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD HANGZHOU WORLDE MUSIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD WEBSITE: WWW.WORLDE.COM.CN EMAIL:SALES@WORLDE.COM.CN TEL:86 571 88730848 Sales Head Office: Hangzhou Worlde Music Electronic Co., Ltd Hangzhou Blue Whale Music Technology Co.,Ltd Add:18Xianxing Rd, Xianlin Industrial Park, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, 311122,P.R.China...

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