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Version 1.0 | Date 11.05.2012
MP 11 Firmware-Version 1.64d

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Version 1.0 | Date 11.05.2012 MP 11 Firmware-Version 1.64d...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read the instruction manual thoroughly. It provides you with all the information you need to use this device properly. The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized access, use or in- terference. Use the device in compliance with the operating instruc- tions.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    You can navigate using the main Master Volume knob, the Up-Down buttons and the Enter button. In the operating instructions this additional function is displayed as: We hope you have a lot of fun using your MP 11 by MIDITEMP - and above all: a whole lot of applause.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions Introduction Table of Contents Quick Reference Upper control panel Display Lower control panel Central control panel Quickstart Power up Songs-Selection (Titel, Artist, Genre) Using the ESC-Button Upper control panel MIXER | PLAYLIST | SHORT | WIZARD IMMEDIATE | CROSSFADE | GOTO | NEXT SONG | SMOOTH MIC delay | MIC reverb Lower control panel SPEED | KEY | SOUND FX | HARMONIZER...
  • Page 5 Connection Examples Solo vocals Vocals with guitar, mixer and foot-switch Vocals with monitor or TV screen PC + USB master-keyboard (MP 11 as expander) Small band with master-keyboard and click for the drummer Frequently asked questions MP11 Utility-Software Introduction / Installation...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference: Upper control panel Volume control High definition graphic Volume control MIDI Playback display for putting MIDI Playback lyrics and menus on view Playlist- and Song-Functions Control for microphone effects...
  • Page 7 Quick Reference: The Display The main menu always has the lyrics of the song that is currently being played (= Current Song) on display. The lyrics are divided in syllables based on the tempo and highlighted in color. Of course, you can have the lyrics displayed only if your songs contain the corresponding text files.

  • Page 8: Lower Control Panel

    Quick Reference - Lower Control Panel Song control Volume control • Tempo • MP3 • Key / pitch level • MIDI • Microphones Control panel Main control panel • Harmonizer • Song slection • Effects • Navigation • Starting/stopping songs Menu - Buttons •...
  • Page 9 Quick Reference - Central Control Panel ARTIST - TITLE - GENRE Next / Current SONG If you press these buttons, you can list songs by Artist, Title You can toggle between the two (or filename) or Genre categories. displays Current Song/Next Song by pressing the button (as soon as a next hold down the TITLE button for about 2 seconds lets you song has been loaded)
  • Page 10 Quick Start: First Use Plug in MP 11 to the outlet using the AC/DC adapter (9 Volt-DC) included in delivery. Connect the two jack sockets „R - Audio Out - L“ with the inputs of a mixing console using 6.3 mm mono jack cable or connect a headphone set with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug to the mini jack socket „Phones“.
  • Page 11 Quick Start: Selecting and playing songs Selecting songs from TITLE list After switching on MP11, the song list (SELECT TITLE) automatically appears on display. Here, you can find the list of all songs that are on the storage > medium. If the song list displays the complete name of the song (e.g. all my loving) or just the filename (e.g.
  • Page 12 In detail: Upper Control Panel MIXER Pressing the MIXER button activates the Mixer-function (the button illumi- nates in blue). You can use this function e.g. if you want to have quick access to the volume during the playback of MIDI files (via the internal source of sound) and to set the volume using the 6 FADERS.

  • Page 13: Upper Control Panel 12 Mixer | Playlist | Short | Wizard Immediate | Crossfade | Goto | Next Song | Smooth

    In detail: Upper Control Panel IMMEDIATE Pressing the IMMEDIATE button once will activate it (illuminates in blue), and will deactivate the CROSSFADE button. If you press the GO TO button during the playback of a song, there will be a fast skip to the next MARKER or to the next song CROSSFADE Pressing the CROSSFADE button one time briefly will activate it , and will...

  • Page 14: Mic Delay | Mic Reverb

    In detail: Lower Control Panel PLAYLIST > Details ab Seite XX SPEED -/+ SPEED -/+ This changes the tempo (pitch level does not change). Pressing both buttons at the same time resets the tempo to its default value. Note: With MP3 songs the change is displayed as +/- value (max. 20) KEY -/+ This changes the key/pitch level.

  • Page 15: Lower Control Panel 14 Speed | Key | Sound Fx | Harmonizer Voice Fx | Menu Edit • Save • Esc

    In detail: Lower Control Panel Next SPEED Current SONG VOICE FX VOICE FX Marker Press this button several times and you can step through various vocal ef- fects: Woman - Megaphone - Monster - Child - No Effect. SOUND HARMONIZER Control FX-1 songs FX-2...

  • Page 16: Central Control Panel

    In detail: The Central Control Panel • Moving the cursor MASTER VOLUME Dial knob • Editing the selected parameters • Volume control (depending on the menu you have activated). ARTIST - TITLE - GENRE If you press these buttons, you can list songs by Artist, Title (or filename) or Genre categories.

  • Page 17: Central Control Panel 16 Master Volume | Artist • Title • Genre Up/Down | Enter/Loop | Play | Stop

    In detail: The Central Control Panel UP / DOWN UP / DOWN Using these buttons you can move the cursor (= colored bars) up or down in different areas - such as playlists, menus ... Enter / Loop Enter / Loop You can confirm your current selection or edits using this button.

  • Page 18: Selecting And Playing Songs

    Selecting and Playing Songs Browsing for a song alphabetically > To select a song in a fast and easy way, you can make use of the alphabetical search. You can use this function to not only find song titles, but also to find artists and genre.

  • Page 19: Melody Mute | A/Z Search | Mp3 Songs

    Selecting and Playing Songs Resetting the alphabetical search Resetting the alphabetical search If you happen to make a typing error during the search, simply press the ESC button. This deletes the letters already entered in the white textbox above the yellow line, and you can restart the search. >...
  • Page 20 NEXT SONG: Preparing the next song Preparing the next song Example, Current S ong = Press the TITLE button during the playback of a song to display the title list. Beautiful Girls. Preparing the Then use the DIAL knob or the UP/DOWN buttons to select the next song (= Next Song = Home shaded in color).
  • Page 21 NEXT SONG: Preparing the next song Changing the display between the current song and the next Changing between the current song and the next Pressing the NEXT/CURRENT SONG button in sequence allows you to toggle between the current song and the song you have prepared; you can also edit e.g.

  • Page 22: Goto

    GoTo: Crossfading from the Current Song to the Next Crossfading from the Current Song to the Next Pressing the GO TO button during the playback of a song allows you to skip to the next song (provided that you have already prepared the next song - see page 20).
  • Page 23 GoTo: Adjusting the SPEED and KEY Manual adjustment As already described on page 21, using the NEXT/CURRENT SONG button you can define the song to which your adjustments will apply regarding the speed and key (button is not illuminated = current song / button is illumina- ted = next song).
  • Page 24 GoTo: Skipping Very Fast to the Next Song Skipping Very Fast Skipping Very Fast to the Next Song to the Next Song Once you have prepared the next song (see page 20), it is possible for you to skip very fast to that song during the playback of the current song. >...
  • Page 25 GoTo: Skipping to Markers of the Current Song Skipping to Markers of the Current Song > If a song contains MARKERS (available only for MIDI files, not MP3s) and you want to skip to one of those MARKERS within that song, press first the MAR- KER/BAR button while the song is being played back.

  • Page 26: Marker

    GoTo: Skipping to a Marker of the Next Song Skipping to a Marker of the Next Song If there are MARKERS in the song being played as well as in the next song > that has already been prepared (available only for MIDI files, not MP3s), you have the option of skipping to a MARKER of the next song.
  • Page 27 GotTo: Changing the Bar without Markers Changing the Bar without Markers If you have selected a MIDI file, and the MARKER/BAR button remains deac- tivated (is not illuminated) when you start the song, it means the song does not contain any MARKERS. However, you still have the option of skipping to a >...
  • Page 28 PLAYLIST: Creating and naming a playlist Playlists are entirely individual lists for your repertoire. Already when creating playlists, you have the possibility to name them based on certain criteria, for example: 80s, 90s, party, names of artists (as you like). >...

  • Page 29: Playlist 28

    PLAYLIST: Selecting a Playlist • Adding Songs Selecting a Playlist If you have already created a few playlists and you want to open one of them, press first the PLAYLIST button. This displays the SELECT PLAYLIST > > window (which lists the playlists you have already created). You can now use the DIAL or the UP/DOWN button to select the playlist that you want to open.
  • Page 30 PLAYLIST: Autoplay Autoplay When playing back songs in the Playlist mode (= a playlist that has already been created was opened and the songs contained in it were displayed), you can access the so-called AUTOPLAY function. When MP11 is delivered, this >...
  • Page 31 PLAYLIST: Managing Playlists Managing Playlists Managing Playlists When you want to manage your playlists, press first the PLAYLIST button. This displays the SELECT PLAYLIST window (which lists the playlists that you have already created). Then use the DIAL knob or the UP/DOWN buttons to select the name of the playlist (= shaded in color) that you want to make changes in.
  • Page 32 PLAYLIST: Managing Playlist Songs Managing Playlist Songs When you want to manage the songs in an existing playlist, press first the PLAYLIST button. This displays the SELECT PLAYLIST window (which lists the playlists that you have already created). Use the DIAL or the UP/DOWN buttons to select the playlist of your choice, and proceed by pressing the ENTER button.
  • Page 33 PLAYLIST: The SHORT Function in Playlists The SHORT Function in Playlists > First press the PLAYLIST button followed by the SHORT and WIZARD buttons (the three buttons illuminate). Pressing the PLAYLIST button has already opened the window SELECT PLAYLIST . Next, using the DIAL or the UP/DOWN buttons, select the playlist of your choice (= shaded in color), and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 34 PLAYLIST: The Wizard and AutoBPM Functions in Playlists You are already familiar with the Wizard and AutoBPM functions described in the GO TO Sections (see pages 22). The latter functions are available to you only when you work with playlists (provided that your MIDI songs contain MARKERS) - and you can proceed as follows: First press the PLAYLIST button followed by the WIZARD button (both buttons illuminate).
  • Page 35 PLAYLIST: The Wizard and AutoBPM Functions in Playlists > > > > > > > > > > > > >...

  • Page 36: Editing Midi-Files

    SPECIAL FEATURES: Editing MIDI-Files Editing MIDI-Files First, press one of the buttons ARTIST, TITLE or GENRE, and select the song you want (= shaded in color). Then press the PLAY button to start the play- back of that song. Continue by pressing the EDIT button (during the playback). This opens the window EDIT TRACKS.
  • Page 37 SPECIAL FEATURES: Insert-Effects Insert-Effects Insert effects are basically two internal audio processors. You can use them for MIDI files in addition to MIDI-reverb and MIDI-chorus effects (in 2 MIDI tracks of your choice per file) thus improving the sound of the MIDI file even more.
  • Page 38 SPECIAL FEATURES: Wizard-Sound-Function (WSF) Wizard-Sound-Function (WSF) You have already read about and become familiar with the WIZARD function in previous Sections. In those Sections the WIZARD button was used for crossfading two songs. But, if you activate the WIZARD button while the EDIT TRACKS window is on display, the button will have a completely different effect.

  • Page 39: Editing Mp3 Files

    SPECIAL FEATURES: Editing MP3 Files / ProducingPlaybacks Editing MP3 Files If you have full-playback MP3s (instrumentation incl. vocals) which you want to include in your repertoire, but you cannot find any half-playback MP3s of those, you can try to edit these full-playback MP3 songs using the VOICE CANCEL function on MP11.

  • Page 40: Harmonizer

    KEYBOARDS WINDS ORCHESTRA DRUMS BASS GUITAR HARMONIZER MIXER PLAYLIST SHORT WIZARD IMMEDIATE CROSS FADE GO TO NEXT SONG SMOOTH delay reverb Next MIDI SPEED Current ARTIST TITLE GENRE SONG HARMONIZER Marker If you want to use the Harmonizer function, there are 2 alternatives available to you: the 3-phonic Harmonizer mode and the Melody-Tracker SOUND HARMONIZER Control...

  • Page 41: Melody-Track-Modus

    MELODY-TRACKER Melody-Tracker-Mode In this mode, a 2nd vocals is added to your vocals as soon as you activate the HARMONIZER button (illuminates in blue). The prerequisite for this is that your MIDI files contain a melody-track (many MIDI file producers use MIDI channel 1 for this, in ©...

  • Page 42: General Use

    MENUE OPTIONS: General Use You can open the main menu window, OPTION MENU, by pressing the MENU button. This window, to begin with, displays for you the individual catego- ries, relating to the system settings available to you. These settings are: •...

  • Page 43: Mic Presets

    MENUE OPTIONS: Mic Presets & Equalizer • Music equalizer MIC PRESETS On this menu window, you will find 4 Mic presets. These are directly linked to the MIC-delay and the MIC-reverb controllers (= controllers are on the upper control panel of MP11). The preset currently being used for the microphone voice is labeled with [In Use] on the menu window.

  • Page 44: Midi Settings

    MENUE OPTIONS: MIDI settings MIDI SETTINGS This menu window offers you various configuration options in connection with MIDI settings. If you want to make changes, press the UP/DOWN but- tons to select the parameter that you want (= shaded in color) and continue by changing the currently set value using the DIAL.

  • Page 45: General Settings

    MENUE OPTIONS: General Settings GENERAL SETTINGS The following editable parameters are available to you: • PEDAL MODE: - DISABLED = The „Pedal Mode“ is deactivated - PLAY/PAUSE = Activating the foot-switch starts the playback of the selected song. If you push the foot-switch again during the playback, you will activated the Pause function.

  • Page 46: Fade Curve

    MENUE OPTIONS: Fade Curve • AutoBPM FADE CURVE The settings that are made available on this menu window, are directly linked to the CROSSFADE button (see page 13 -> Upper Control Panel). On this window, you can decide on one of the 5 available (but not editable) „Fade Curve“...

  • Page 47: Sound Fx Settings

    MENUE OPTIONS: Sound FX settings • Video settings SOUND FX SETTINGS These settings allow you to select sound effects (MP3 jingles) that should play when you press the SOUND FX-1 or SOUND FX-2 ((see page 14 ) but- tons, as well as the MP3 file that should be used when the BRIDGE button is pressed.

  • Page 48: Auto Playlist | Songs History | Search Mode Fade Curve

    MENUE OPTIONS: Songs history • Find new song • SONGS HISTORY As already mentioned on page 45, MP11 provides you with a function to create a log of the songs you play during a performance (in the sequence you play those songs) in the so-called „Songs History“. All you need to do in advance is to set the value, in the GENERAL SETTINGS ->...

  • Page 49: System Settings

    MENUE OPTIONS: System settings • SYSTEM SETTINGS This menu window makes the general system settings available to you. Press first the UP/DOWN buttons to select the parameter that you want (= shaded in color) and proceed as described in the following to select the function that you want to execute, or to change the currently set value.

  • Page 50: Storage Media

    Storage Media You need at least 1 storage medium in order to work with MP11. MP11 con- tains a 1-GB CompactFlash card, completely pre-configured on delivery. This means: The CompactFlash card not only contains MP11 system files but also the folders, onto which you need to copy your songs (in some folders you can already find a few songs on delivery).

  • Page 51: Formats And Compatibility

    Formats und compatibility The most common file formats used for performances are as before MIDI files (*.mid in format 0 or format 1) and MP3 files (*.mp3). MP11 can not only manage these file formats, but also: KAR, MF3, MF4 and MF5.

  • Page 52: Connections

    Connector Panel USB port for connection to your PC or MAC. Plug your CompactFlash card into MP11, make the USB connection and turn on your MP11. When you connect this for the first VIDEO OUT time, the drivers get installed automatically. Connector for an Once this is completed, you will be able to CLICK OUT...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Combo jack (XLR / TRS) Microphone input balanced -40dB / 1kOhm Gain 0-10dB AUDIO OUT L-R TS jack Audio outputs unbalanced +4dB CLICK OUT TS jack Metronome ouput unbalanced +4dB PHONES TRS jack (mini 3,5mm) Headphones output stereo 400mW @ 8Ohm 100mW @ 32Ohm AV OUT...

  • Page 54: Solo Vocals

    Connection example Solo Vocals Vocal with guitar, mixer and footswitch...

  • Page 55: Vocals With Monitor Or Tv Screen

    Connection example Solo Vocals / Karaoke with video screen PC + Master Keyboard USB + MP 11 (used as a Expander with USB) - Set...
  • Page 56 Connection example Small Band with Master- Keyboard and Click for the Drummer...

  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions How many markers can a MIDI song contain? Maximum 50 markers per MIDI song. How many playlists can I create? There is no limit to the number of playlists. How many songs can a playlist contain? Maximum 250 songs per playlist.

  • Page 58: Introduction / Installation

    MP11-Utility: Introduction and Installation Introduction MP11 Utility is a software (MAC and PC) that you can use to prepare your songs for MP11 and put them on a storage medium you use, e.g. on the CompactFlash card (included in delivery) or a USB flash drive. When preparing songs you can use the software to add your files including all the song information, such as: •...

  • Page 59: Menu Bar

    MP11-Utility: Menu Bar FILE -> CLOSE You can close the program by clicking this menu item SETTINGS -> LANGUAGE Select a language, English / German. EINSTELLUNGEN -> SHOW COPYRIGHT- MESSAGE Select yes / no TOOLS -> RESTORE SONG DATABASE This opens the „Optimize storage“ window. By clicking „Find“ you can choose the main folder of the storage medium (CompactFlash card or USB flash drive) that needs to be optimized for MP11.

  • Page 60: Handling

    MP11-Utility: Handling The „MP11 Utility“ icon has been added to desktop during the software ins- tallation, so you can double-click this icon from now on to run the program. After this double-click, the main window of MP11 Utility will be displayed. In this window, you must first add the songs that you are preparing for MP11 and want to copy on to the storage medium.
  • Page 61 MP11-Utility: Handling Without backup: If you want to synchronize without creating a backup, click the button „Continue without backup“ on the displayed Backup window. Once the synchronization is completed, check the main window to see if all the files now contain song information. Synchronization is not carried out only for ©...
  • Page 62 Soundbelegung CC00 Sound Name Type CC00 Sound Name Type St.GrandPiano Ac. Piano Nylon Live Gtr Ac. Guitar Mono GrandPiano Ac. Piano Nylon Guitar Ac. Guitar Ukulele Stage Ac.Piano Ac. Piano Ac. Guitar El. GrandPiano El. Piano VeloHarmnix Ac. Guitar Nylon Gt.o Honky-Tonk Ac.
  • Page 63 Soundbelegung CC00 Sound Name Type CC00 Sound Name Type Synth Bass 1 Synth Bass Trumpet 1 Brass Synth Okybass Synth Bass Classic Trumpet Brass Reso SH Bass Flugel Horn Synth Bass Brass Synth Bass 5 Synth Bass Trumpet 2 Brass Synth Bass 3 Mariachi Synth Bass...
  • Page 64 Soundbelegung CC00 Sound Name Type CC00 Sound Name Type Square Synwave1 Synth Lead Reverse Cymbal1 Sine Wave Synth Lead Reverse Cymbal2 Square Synwave2 Synth Lead Gtr. Fret Noise Dance Saw Wave Synth Lead Gtr. Cut Noise Saw Synwave 1 String Slap Synth Lead Saw Synwave 2 Synth Lead...

  • Page 65: Drum Kits

    Drum Kits Drumkit Name 0-127 STANDARD SET 1 STANDARD SET 2 R&B SET HIP-HOP SET OKYDRUM SET STANDARD SET 3 STANDARD SET 4 STANDARD SET 5 ROOM SET 17 POWER SET 25 ELECTRONIC SET 1 26 TR-808 SET 27 DANCE SET 1 28 TECHNO SET 29 DANCE SET 2 30 ELECTRONIC SET 2...

  • Page 66: Performances

    Performances MIDI Performance Name MIDI Performance Name Type Type Perf. Name Perf. Name Grand Piano single Pizzicato strings single Rock Piano single Classic Harp single Piano & Strings layer Strings single Pianopad layer Orchestra single Pianovox 1 layer Vintage 1 single Pianovox 2 layer...

  • Page 67: Sound Fx / Presets / Bridge Music

    Sound FX • Presets • Bridge Music SOUND FXs (on CD) INSERT PRESETS AlarmClock No! 1 Chorus Applaus1 No! 2 Flanger Applaus2 No! 3 Phaser Applaus3 NoSignal PhaserLite Applaus4 Okay 1 Tremolo Baby_Toy Okay 2 Auto Wha BottlePop PhoneDial Low-Fi Bye Girl Picture DistRotary...
  • Page 68 MIDI Implementation  2 ports of 16 channels are provided for a total of 32 channels. MIDI Message HEX Code Description Compati bility NOTE ON 9nH kk vv Midi channel n(0-15) note ON #kk(1-127), velocity vv(1-127). vv=0 MIDI means NOTE OFF NOTE OFF 8nH kk vv Midi channel n(0-15) note OFF #kk(1-127), vv is don’t care.
  • Page 69 MIDI Implementation 06H vv NRPN 0120H Bnh 63H 01H 62H 20H TVF cutoff freq modify(vv=40H -> no modif) 06H vv NRPN 0121H BnH 63H 01H 62H 21H TVF resonance modify (vv=40H -> no modif) 06H vv NRPN 0163H Bnh 63H 01H 62H 63H Env.
  • Page 70 MIDI Implementation SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Master pan (default vv=40H, center) (note 4) 40H 00H 06H vv xx SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H GS reset (note 4) 40H 00H 7FH 00H xx SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Voice reserve : 40 01H 10H vv1 vv2 vv1= Part 10 (Default vv=2)
  • Page 71 MIDI Implementation SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Delay time center (note 5) 40H 01H 52H vv xx SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Delay time ratio left (0Ch=50%, 18H=100%, 30H=200%, …) 40H 01H 53H vv xx (note 5) SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Delay time ratio right (0Ch=50%, 18H=100%, 30H=200%, …) 40H 01H 54H vv xx...
  • Page 72 MIDI Implementation SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Mod lfo1 rate control (default = 40H). n is don’t care. Rate is common 40H 2pH 03H vv xx on all channels SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H Mod lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=0AH) (note 3) 40H 2pH 04H vv xx SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H...
  • Page 73 MIDI Implementation SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H CC2 lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=00H) (note 3) 40H 2pH 54H vv xx SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H CC2 lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0H) (note 3) 40H 2pH 55H vv xx SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H CC2 lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0H) (note 3)
  • Page 74 Copyright This manual is protected by copyright. Any form of reproduction or reprinting, even in excerpts, is subject to the written consent of the company MIDITEMP GmbH. This also applies to the images and gra- phics used in the manual.
  • Page 75 All rights are reserved, and this manual or parts of it must not be reproduced in any shape or form without the prior written consent of the company www.miditemp.de MIDITEMP GmbH. Phone +49 89 978803860 © MIDITEMP GmbH, 11.2012 E-Mail gmbh@miditemp.de...

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