Marshall Morrison Instruments MDT Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.10 Hot Keys to Save Current Settings to Flash RAM ..........20 2.11 Hot Keys to Activate PANIC................21 2.12 Hot Keys to Transmit The MDT's Parameters as MIDI Data....... 21 2.13 Hot Keys to Initialize to Factory Settings............. 21 2.14 Hot Keys for Test Mode ..................
Page 3 3.17 Software Version Number ..................36 Section 4: Tips and FAQs ....................37 4.1 Where Can I Find Sounds To Use With The MDT ..........37 4.2 To Latch Growl On and Off on the TURBO VL70-m ........... 37 4.3 What are the advantages of modifying patches on my receiving synth? Why not just use the factory presets? ..................
Page 4 5.3.25 Alt ThD MIDI CC#..................45 5.3.26 Use Alt ThL O/F .................... 45 5.3.27 Alt ThL MIDI CC# ..................45 5.3.28 Breath Calibrate ..................... 45 5.3.29 RH Pinky Int G ....................46 5.3.30 RH Pinky Int C....................46 5.3.31 Pos Tongue Slope ..................46 5.3.32 Slope Cont O/F ....................
Page 5: Limited Warranty
This warranty explicitly excludes the power pack, and any cables provided with the MDT, which may become defective as a result of normal wear and tear. The supplied hard case is not covered under this warranty.
Page 6: Section 1: Getting Started
The MDT is an extremely advanced MIDI wind controller but it is important to remember that the MDT is a controller- that is, it generates a MIDI signal that is used to control a MIDI sound source. The MDT must be connected to a MIDI sound source to...
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Mdt
To get the most out of your system you may wish to load some patches into your sound source that are programmed specifically for use with wind controllers such as the MDT. 1.4 Getting To Know Your MDT...
Page 8 The trumpet is held by the handle using the LH RH Thumb Button Assignable Function Button Connector Jack Connects the MDT to the MIDI Box Air Vent Used to control airflow and allow moisture to escape 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8...
Page 9: Connecting The Mdt
Connecting the MDT is simple. Unwind the connecting cable and carefully plug in the small end to the connector located on the underside of the MDT. Be sure to line up the pins visually then push it in and screw on the retainer to hold the cable securely on the MDT.
Page 10: Turn On The Power
The following message is displayed on the LCD screen when you are in play mode. Also the octave LEDs in the bell of the horn light up. When the MDT is first turned on it starts in play mode with the center octave green LED active.
Page 11: Physical Adjustments On The Mdt
If you would prefer a thicker support, a 12mm clear support is included with the MDT. If you would prefer no support you can remove it and then use the spare 8mm screw provided in the support screw hole.
Page 12: Overview Of Fingering
1.11 Overview Of Fingering The fingering system on the MDT is similar but not exactly like an acoustic trumpet. The right hand is fingered exactly like an acoustic trumpet playing in it's lowest octave. Upper octaves on the MDT simply repeat this lower octave fingering.
Page 17: Section 2: Hot Keys Guide
2.4 About Bank Select Bank Select allows you to jump amongst the various banks in your synth. This is one of the great features of the MDT. When you are scrolling through Patches, the MDT will...
Page 18: Hot Keys To Send Favorite Program Changes
Bank numbers on the VL70-m are as follows when using the default setting of Bank numbers 0-127 on the MDT. Pr1 is LSB Bank 0, Pr2 is LSB 1, Cst is LSB 2 and Int is LSB 3. For example if you wish to select patch 5 in the Internal bank as one of your favourites then use the following, MSB is Off(127), LSB is 3, PGM NUM is 5.
Page 19: Hot Keys To Set The Midi Controllers Sent From The Thumb Controllers
This setting is temporary unless you save it. If you do not save it, then the next time you boot the MDT, the setting that was last stored will be active. This setting can be stored permanently as boot-up defaults. See "Hot Keys to Save Current Settings to Flash RAM".
Page 20: Hot Keys To Send Midi Volume Data (Cc#7) To Adjust Synth Level
Lever is set to send a controller the maximum value it can send for the controller is less than the maximum level of 127. This is normal and not a malfunction of the MDT. 2.8 Hot Keys to Send MIDI Volume Data (CC#7) to Adjust Synth Level MIDI Volume Control (continuous controller #7) can be sent if you wish to remotely adjust the volume of the receiving synths.
Page 21: Hot Keys To Activate Panic
All Notes Off (MIDI Controller #123, Value=0) Reset All Controllers (MIDI Controller #121, Value=0) If this doesn't help, turn off all your synths and the MDT and reboot them. 2.12 Hot Keys to Transmit The MDT's Parameters as MIDI Data Push ALL 5 of the Upper Row of Left Hand buttons then release.
Page 22: Hot Keys To Enter Expert Mode
IMPORTANT: This area is intended only for very advanced users and it is possible to put the MDT into a state of unplayability. No permanent harm will be done, but if this occurs, you will probably need to do a Factory Reset. To do this, see the section 2.13...
Page 23: Section 3: Edit Mode Guide
Section 3: Edit Mode Guide 3.1 Entering Edit Mode To enter LCD edit mode push and hold, 5/6/7/8/P, then release. The LCD menu comes up as shown below. M E N U S E L E C T I O N ? F S n Edit Mode Main Screen 3.2 Navigating Edit Mode...
Page 24: Transposing The Trumpet
3.4 Transposing the Trumpet From the main edit mode screen select ‘Trns’ by pressing V1. Then select the key you want using the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys. The factory default key is Bb3. You can select any key within an octave of the factory key. The key is displayed both numerically and alphabetically as you make changes.
Page 25: Setting Button Functions
M = O f L = 0 Select Value to Edit Modify M S B parameter desired value L S B P G M N U M P G M N U M Save or Exit 3.6 Setting Button Functions To set the desired function for either the pinky key or the thumb key do the following.
Page 26 Note that this does not sustain the current breath level, thus, breath controlled patches will sustain but will not be audible. To sustain breath controlled patches, the MDT’s breath sustain mode might be a better option because it also freezes the breath level of the note being played.
Page 27 LH 4: Favourite Sound 4 patch change LH 5: Start Song LH 6: Stop Song LH 7: Continue Song LH 8: Increment Song number (must restart to get back to zero) 5. Trill Key Assigning a button to trill key allows the user to use alternate fingering to avoid having to trill with the left hand.
Page 28 MIDI channel 2. In the case when main MIDI channel is channel 16, then the secondary channel will be MIDI channel 1. This mode allows you to play two different instrument sounds from the MDT simply by assigning two different sounds to two different MIDI channels within your sound module.
Page 29: Setting Lever Functions
12. No Function Button will not implement any function but will still work for hot keys and LCD. 3.8 Setting Lever Functions The three RH thumb levers have factory default settings of, Pitch Bend Up, Pitch Bend Down, and Vibrato (Pitch Bend). To re-assign the levers to a different function, do the following: From the top level of the edit menu, select ‘Set’.
Page 30: Setting Breath Functions
The controller information from the breath pressure can be set to 5 different MIDI controllers. Unlike the other controllers on the MDT, the breath pressure information can be assigned to multiple controllers at once. It is not recommended however to send volume control in association with other controllers.
Page 31: Setting Portamento Time On Value
Select ‘Set’ M E N U S E L E C T I O N ? F S n Scroll with ‘Nxt’ ‘Edit’ Breath Functions Select MIDI controller ‘Nxt’ or ‘Prv’ O F F O F F O F F O F F Select ‘Off’...
Page 32: Setting Midi Channel
Scroll with ‘Nxt’ ‘Edit’ PortTime OnValue Select desired value ‘Dn’ ‘Up’ ‘Save’ and/or ‘Exit’ 3.11 Setting MIDI Channel The current MIDI channel can be set from 1-16, the factory setting is MIDI channel 1. To change the current MIDI channel, select ‘Set’ from the main menu, then scroll through to ‘MIDI Channel’...
Page 33: Setting Vibrato Width
response. The range is from 1-16 and the factory default is 4. Higher values give faster tracking response which results in less pitch variation. Only small changes (1-2 values) from the factory default value are recommended for normal use. To set Vibrato response from main edit menu do the following. Select ‘Set’, then scroll using ‘Nxt’...
Page 34: Setting Breath Gain
‘Exit’ 3.15 Setting MIDI Density MIDI Density sets the amount of MIDI data being generated from the MDT’s continuous controllers. If MIDI density is set too low then you may hear stepping in the receiving synth sound. If MIDI density is set too high then the receiving synth's processor may become overburdened and this could cause sluggish response from the synth.
Page 35: Factory Reset
‘Exit’ 3.16 Factory Reset Factory reset returns all parameters and settings in the MDT back to the values set during manufacture. Note that performing a factory reset erases all user settings permanently. User settings can, of course, be reprogrammed after the factory reset.
Page 36: Software Version Number
The operating system version currently installed in your MDT can be checked in the ‘About MDT’ menu. Select ‘Set’ from the main edit screen. Scroll using ‘Nxt’ to ‘About MDT’ then press ‘Edit’ to view details. Use the ‘Exit’ button to return to main edit menu.
Page 37: Section 4: Tips And Faqs
When everything is set up right in your patches, it will feel very natural to play the MDT. You will be able to blow softer, harder, crescendo, and decrescendo, just like on an acoustic instrument.
Page 38: What Are The Advantages Of Modifying Patches On My Receiving Synth? Why Not Just Use The Factory Presets
MDT transmits (usually MIDI controller #2 - breath controller). So, you can trigger notes on and off like an organ but they won't respond to realtime dynamic changes in your breath pressure while they are sustaining.
Page 39: Tips On Emulative Playing
3. Set the amplifiers and filters to be controlled by Breath Control- or whatever MIDI controller you set the MDT to send from its breath sensor. Sometimes this can be done directly and completely. Other times, such modulation...
Page 40: Tips On Playing Flute Patches
Firstly double check that the plug pack is firmly in the power socket and the power is turned on. Check that the On/Off button on the MIDI / Power Box is on. If your MDT is still not on, double check that the lead from the Powerbox to the MDT is connected properly.
Page 41: Section 5: Expert Edit Mode
This is same parameter that gets set in normal edit mode when setting the transpose. Range is from 0 to 18h. Factory default = 0Ch (MDT set to the key of Bb like an acoustic trumpet). Setting this parameter to 0Eh puts the MDT in concert pitch (C). Note that in normal edit mode, this parameter is displayed as -12 to +12.
Page 42: Pinky Button Fn
5.3.3 Pinky Button Fn This is same parameter that gets set in normal edit mode when setting the Button Functions. Range is from 0 to 0Bh. Factory default = 04h. 5.3.4 Breath Gain This is same parameter that gets set in normal edit mode when setting the "Breath Gain" parameter.
Page 43: Startup Octave
new note. If a valve is pressed, then counter is reset to the "De-Gl Valve Rst" value (factory default = 08h) instead of 0. So the deglitch time for the valves is "Deglitch Count"-"De-Gl Valve Rst" (which equals 11 when using the factory defaults). Note that the deglitch time for the left hand is always longer than for the valves.
Page 44: Full Oct Switch
5.3.14 Full Oct Switch Not used. 5.3.15 Capture Time The amount of time after breath threshold is reached until a note on is sent. At that point the breath level is read and calculated for the velocity value according to the "NoteOn Vel Mode"...
Page 45: Use Alt Thup O/F
Alternate Thumb Up MIDI Controller Number. Specifies the MIDI Controller number used for the right hand thumb sensor (vibrato sensor) of the MDT when the "Use Alt ThU O/F" parameter is set to 1. Range is from 0 to 7Fh. Factory default = 5 (Portamento Time).
Page 46: Rh Pinky Int G
If EITHER "Neg Tongue Slope" or "Pos Tongue Slope" are exceeded, then a new note can be generated. This parameter is used in the MDT to allow for new notes to be generated without the need for the breath pressure to drop below the "Breath Threshold"...
Page 47: Neg Tongue Slope
"Neg Tongue Slope" or "Pos Tongue Slope" are exceeded, then a new note can be generated. This parameter is used in the MDT to allow for new notes to be generated without the need for the breath pressure to drop below the "Breath Threshold". Range is from 0 to 7Fh.
Page 48: Br Midi Density
5.3.41 Br MIDI Density Sets the sampling rate (MIDI density) of any MIDI controllers being sent in response to the breath sensor. It is generally best to set density as low as possible (higher parameter values) so as not to overburden the receiving synth or MIDI sequencer. Some synths require more data for smoother response.
Page 49: Bank Select Msb
5.3.48 PatchNumber1-128 Sets the way the MDT DISPLAYS patch numbers. If this is set to 1 then patch numbers are displayed as 1 to 128. If this is set to 0 then the patch numbers are displayed as 0 to 127.
Page 50: Noteon Vel Mode
5.3.51 NoteOn Vel Mode This parameter sets how velocity is calculated. Range is from 0 to 2. Factory default = 1. When set to 0, the actual level of breath used to derive velocity value. When set to 1, the velocity from the previous note is used and a value is added.
Page 51: Hexadecimal Conversion Table
5.4 Hexadecimal Conversion Table Dec: 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 Hex: 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F Dec: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Hex: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F Dec: 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Hex: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F...