User Manual English - KODA Audio Solutions
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1. In the next step it is recommended to calibrate the sensor Depending on the surrounding air temperature pressure humidity conditions the sensor generates some noise signal without the air being intentionally blown into the mouthpiece In order to get rid of that noise the device should be calibrated After pressing the Calibrate button the internal calibration procedure is being commenced in the interface module It takes about 2 seconds and results with the readout in the field below Calibrate button Let s assume the result is 30 It means the threshold value above which only the intentional blowing will be valid in terms of MIDI messages To set the threshold one should move the slider right to the Calibrate button The recommended value is between 2 and 4 units above the calibration readout Fig 7 30 Zero treshold setup Fig 7 Pressure sensor calibration After setting the zero threshold the value should be sent to the device It will be applied by pressing the Send setup button The zero threshold value will be saved in non volatile memory In the next step the LEDs light intensity and function can be configured Fig 8 LEDs setup LED Tile PWR MIDI USB BREATH Q g g g LED Intensity gt 13 15 15 50 aaa PWR gt MIDIIN USBIN BreathOUT Fig 8 LED diodes intensity and functions setup Response characteristics Response curve 4 OUTPUT 0 18 3 46 60 0 15 ae 89 92 100 l b ob F L P i 302. connector In addition to the MIDI IN port of the breath controller there is connected the MIDI keyboard with regular MIDI cable The MBC 1U breath controller sends on its USB output the copy of the MIDI messages received from the MIDI keyboard The MIDI messages being the result of the pressure change are being interleaved with the keyboard messages Such a combined messages are delivered to the host computer Keyboard and breath controller messages can be sent on the independent MIDI channels Option 3 MIDI Keyboard MIDI Sound module The breath controller is connected to the MIDI enabled device such as sound module synthesizer MPC guitar effect etc In addition to the MIDI IN port of the breath controller there is connected the MIDI keyboard with regular MIDI cable The MBC 1U breath controller sends on its MIDI OUT port the copy of the MIDI messages received from the MIDI keyboard The MIDI messages being the result of the pressure change are being interleaved with the keyboard messages Such a combined messages are delivered to the host device Cables amp Connectors Assembly and Preparation for Use The breath controller is powered via USB connector The supplied USB A B cable should be plugged in this connector The other end of the cable should be connected to the host computer or USB power supply most USB chargers will do the job CAUTION Every other cable connection should be done first before powering the unit
3. Before turning on the controller the cable between interface and sensor modules has to be connected This is the cable terminated on both ends with 3 5mm jack CAUTION Plugging in the cable connecting sensor and interface modules while the interface module is connected to the host computer may cause the damage to the interface module and the host computer Before turning on the controller the MIDI cables assuming it is required by the setup should be plugged into DIN sockets After the power being supplied to the interface module the internal test procedure is commenced After successful procedure the front panel LEDs signalize the initial configuration of the device e all diodes blink 3 times internal tests OK e MIDI LED blinks n times where n corresponds to the MIDI channel number which is assigned to the breath related messages CAUTION The notation of the channel numbers assumes 1 16 range which is mapped to native MIDI messages notation 0 15 The default channel number is 0 e USB LED blinks n times where n corresponds to the Control Change number related to the breath messages CAUTION if the CC number is higher than 16 the LED blinks only 16 times The default setting is CC 2 Breath Controller Software Installation The configuration software allows to control the parameters of MBC 1U Breath Controller The installation versions of the software can be found on the CD ROM attached or on http www midibc c
4. S m D Zero treshold setup Reset linear 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 30 50 100 INPUT Fig 9 Response curve setup In the next step the controller response to the breath strength can be configured The response curve allows for manipulating the character of the response in the MIDI messages for the blow ratio in the mouthpiece The relation between these two values does not have to be linear which is the simplest scenario achievable by pressing Reset linear button Fig 9 The MIDI channel on which the breath related messages are generated can be configured with drop down list MIDI Channel Fig 10 KODA MIDI Breath Controller MBC 1U generates breath related MIDI Control Change messages There are 120 controller types to chose from the default value is CC 2 Breath Controller The user can change the default controller into any other according to the needs in MIDI Setup Control function drop down field Fig 10 LEDs setup LED Title gt LED Intensity gt LED Function gt MIDI IN USE IN Response characteristics Response curve OUTPUT 0 18 35 Zero treshold setup Reset linear 20 MIDI setup Info MIDI Channel MIDI Input device Anglican version 1 0 shh Firmware version 1 05 Control function MIDI Output device Serial number 00 200 02 Breath Ctr KODA MBC 1U http Awww midibe com Fig 10 MIDI Channel and Control Function setup CAUTION In order for the changes to have effect they should be
5. anodized black color with aluminum front and rear plates black anodized On the front plate there is 3 5 mm jack connector and 4 LED diodes informing about the device status On the rear plate there are USB MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors Sensor module has been manufactured with the use of the following technologies a part surrounding the musician neck and the sensor housing are 3d printed of ABS plastic the pressure channel is made of metal still very flexibe gooseneck the mouthpiece consists of the ABS plastic housing and removable for the hygienic reasons mouthpiece which is made of CNC machined polycarbonate KODA MIDI Breath Controller MBC 1L KOUA MIDI Breath Controller MBC 1U 2 ee SENSOR PWR MIDI USB BREATH PWR MIDI USB BREATH Fig 1 Interface module Fig 2 Sensor module Fig 3 How to use the sensor module The breath controller continuously measures the pressure of the air being blown into the mouthpiece The mouthpiece itself is designed this way that allows to modes of operation depending on the musicians preferences or the music style to be played blow through the air is being blown through the mouthpiece blow in the air is being pressurized by blowing into the mouthpiece without being released outside Fig 4 Holes in the mouthpiece and mouthpiece housing facilitates the air flow through the mouthpiece The selection of the operational mode i
6. file MID _BC hex auto detected as Intel Hex avrdude exe input file MIDI BC hex contains 11442 bytes avrdude exe reading on chip flash data verifying avrducle ene 1 1447 bytes of flash verfied avrdude exe safemode Fuses OK avrdude exe done Thank you Fig 20 Properly uploaded firmware summary After uploading the new firmware the breath controller should restart Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again The device is ready for use The new firmware number can be verified in the Info panel Maintenance and storage The breath controller should be stored in the temperatures 0 50 degrees Celcius and the relative humidity not higher than 90 It is allowed for the short periods of time to use the device in lower temperatures and higher humidity Due to the device character the sensor unit and the mouthpiece are resistant to the higher humidity Due to the hygienic reasons the mouthpiece is removable in order to clean it from time to time The mouthpiece can be cleaned with the water or rubbing alcohol Guarantee The product is guaranteed to work properly during the period of 12 months from purchase date The guarantee does not cover the mechanical damages being the result of the improper use of the device The guarantee does not cover the damages to the device itself or other connected devices done by the use of the breath controller in the way other than described in the user manual Serial n
7. sent to the device by pressing Send setup button The changes will be stored in non volatile memory and will remain effective other changes will be introduced The setups can be also stored in the computer file Save setup button and restored Load setup button The files have set extension and can be used to prepare the collection of setup profiles facilitating the fast setup upload Firmware Update Procedure The embedded software running on the processor inside the interface unit firmware is responsible for the proper operation of the breath controller The software can be in the future enriched with some new features that is why there is a procedure for the firmware update by the user CAUTION The firmware update is a risky operation It consists of erasing the previous firmware and uploading the new one If by the chance the power is switched off during the procedure the device will be damaged It is recommended to perform the procedure only when the real need occurs and it is requested to do it exactly as written in the next paragraphs New firmware versions will be issued and published on http www midibc com website The procedure described below applies to the Windows version of the application After downloading the firmware file it should be saved exactly in the same directory where the configuration application is stored Fig 15 It is not allowed to change the name of the firmware file The procedure should be
8. sounds Due to the flexibility of MBC 1U configuration and features of modern advanced electronic instruments the use of the breath controller does not have to be bound to the wind instruments Each electronic instrument capable of continuous control of its parameters via MIDI messages can be augmented with MBC 1U breath controller Technical Description Design and Operational Principles MIDI Breath Controller KODA MBC 1U set is composed of the following components 1 Interface module Fig 1 the microprocessor module responsible for the pressure changes electric signal into MIDI messages conversion Additionally the interface module is MIDI USB converter The interface module communicates with the host computer and the configuration software 2 Sensor module Fig 2 the device responsible for converting the air pressure in the mouthpiece into the proportional electric signal The sensor module can be worn around the user s neck Fig 3 while the mouthpiece is located at the end of the goose neck tubing which is also the pressure channel It is bendable allowing for stable but still very comfortable mouthpiece hold during the play 3 Signal cable interconnects the interface and sensor modules 4 USB cable interconnects the interface module and PC MAC computer 5 MIDI cables optional interconnect the interface module and electronic instrument or sound module The interface module has aluminum housing natural silver or
9. Bus USB Controller J Universal Serial Bus USB Controller gt E Portable Devices a Y Ports COM amp LPT gt op Processors ly Sound video and game controllers gt Storage controllers gt Ji System devices g m fei wi s fi Universal Serial Rus controllers Fig 18 Device installed as a Communications Port After the driver installation the firmware upload can be continued In the configuration application the appropriate previously installed port number should be selected The selection will be acknowledged in the diagnostic window Fig 19 Diagnostic window ications Port COM Fig 19 Selecting the COM port In the next step Load firmware button should be pressed If the firmware upload was successful the diagnostic window should look like on Fig 20 PM MIDI Breath Controller MBC 1U Setup H Diagnostic window TEUNA prng OI MiLo LPE Software esa a D Ho Hardware Version given Programmer supports auto addr increment Programmer supports buffered memory z access with buffersize 128 bytes Programmer supports the following devices Device code x44 paourapuy PABPURYS avrdude exe AVR device initialized and ready to accept instructions avrdude exe writing flash RE 1442 bytes Writing HF avrdude exe 11442 bytes of flash written avrdude exe verifying flash memory against MIDI BC hex avrdude exe load data flash data from input file MID _BC hex avrdude exe input
10. KODA MBC 1U MIDI BREATH CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Version EN 1 0 January 2014 Firmware 1 05 Contents WACROCUCUON RP RER Re 3 T CHRIC AID SSCPID AO E 3 Design and Operational Principles ccscscsecsesececsenrcessenecesnenscusnenseuseenecuseensensueusensagaes 3 COMNECUVIY OPTIONS EEE errr eter rrr rrr rrr rrr errr rrr rrr cert rrr cer rrr een esse ess ee 7 OOPUOM tant Ne a aaae ai 7 OPON 2 E E E sara mnne ade mereitaineueamenecarataiared 7 CO 01 110 RE sabe Aare ease peace aeea laches eee ieee 8 Cables amp Connectors Assembly and Preparation for Use 9 SOM alo IS AIIAUONESSES esse 2 4 10 Software Application for Breath Controller Setup 15 Frimware Update Procedure nia stiri akinesia ene eae av een enn a ee ea 17 Maintenance and Storage qe Rand mienne aada etes 25 Guarantee SEE RD RL tc ele ale ted Oa te cde Oe D dot 26 Open Source Technologies in Product Design 27 Introduction MIDI Breath Controller KODA MBC 1U is a device which purpose is the generated sound parameters control through the changes of the pressure of the air being blown into the mouthpiece The air pressure changes are being converted into the appropriate MIDI messages which can define the parameters of the sound generated in the sound module synthesizer or software instrument installed on PC MAC iPad iPhone Playing the instrument together with the breath controller allows for close to reality reproduction of complex wind instruments
11. Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 1 Installation Is Complete IW NET Framework 4 5 1 has been installed Microsoft After succesful Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 installation the breath controller setup software can be resumed 5 Setup KODA MBC 1U co aE Welcome to the KODA MBC 1U Setup Wizard This will install KODA MBC 1U version 1 0 on your computer tis recommended that you dose all other applications before Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup 15 Setup KODA MBC 1U Where should KODA MBC 1U be installed A Setup will install KODA MBC 1U into the following folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder cick Browse ODA MBC 1U At least 1 9 MB of free disk space is required 5l Setup KODA MBC 1U Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse ODA MBC 1U Don t create a Start Menu folder 5l Setup KODA MBC 1U Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing KODA MBC 1U then dick Next 5 Setup KODA MBC 1U Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing KODA MBC 1U on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or dick Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C P
12. S Windows based as it complies with USB Audio 1 0 Device Class MAC OS X computer as it complies with Core Audio iPad iPhone iOS as it complies with Core Audio additional interface is required so called camera connection kit allowing for connection with regular USB device Connectivity options MIDI breath controller KODA MBC 1U is equipped with MIDI USB interface USB type B connector and regular MIDI IN OUT interface DIN connector MIDI messages related to the breath controller air pressure are being sent to both MIDI OUT and USB interfaces As MBC 1U is also MIDI USB interface several connectivity options are possible The next paragraphs describe some of these modes to give the user the basic ideas There are many other possibilities depending on the devices set and user s creativity Option 1 MIDI Keyboard PC MAC Computer The breath controller is connected to the host computer PC or MAC with the USB connector The host computer detects the device as KODA MBC 1U IN and OUT respectively This mode of connectivity is recommended in cooperation with the software instruments eg KONTAKT by Native Instruments or Wind Instruments by Samplemodelling This way of connecting the controller to host computer is recommended during the configuration and firmware update procedures Option 2 MIDI Keyboard PC MAC Computer The breath controller is connected to the host computer PC or MAC with the USB
13. initiated by connecting the interface module to the host computer via USB running the configuration application and selecting the right interfaces in the MIDI Connect panel The correctness can be checked by pressing the Receive setup button If the setup has been passed to the host computer it means everything is properly connected In the next step the Advanced tab should be selected Fig 11 and Prepare load button pressed MM MIDI Breath Controller MBC 1U Setup Diagnostic window ShowCOMs Select port r Fig 11 Preparation of the firmware upload As a result the device will be switched into the service mode It will be discovered by the operating system as a AVR CDC Bootloader what can be monitored in Device Manager Fig 12 File Action View Help m H amp gt 48 Computer b eq Disk drives gt M Display adapters gt ai DVD CD ROM drives b 5 Human Interface Devices gt jg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt ES Keyboards gt M Mice and other pointing devices p Jl Monitors b EP Network adapters a gt Other devices jy AVR CDC Bootloader fm Ethernet Controller iw fy PCI Simple Communications Controller i 5M Bus Controller a SonicCell 2 ly Universal Serial Bus USB Controller lh Universal Serial Bus USB Controller b i Portable Devices gt FX Ports COM amp LPT p go Processors b i Sound video and game controllers b re Storage controllers b JE System devices gt G Un
14. iversal Serial Bus controllers Fig 12 Device discovery in the service mode AVR CDC Bootloader The device in the service mode will require the driver installation The property card of the AVR CDC Bootloader should be open and the Update Driver option selected Fig 13 hla AVR CDC Bootloader Manufacturer Unknown Location Port_ A004 Hub 0003 The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 There is no driver selected for the device information set or To find a driver for this device click Update Driver Fig 13 Properties card of AVR CDC Bootloader How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Fig 14 Selection of the way the device driver will be searched In the next step the manual mode of locating the driver should be selected Fig 14 The driver itself is located in the same directory as the configuration application was previously installed Fig 15 4 Program Files x86 p d Common Files p di Internet Explorer p di Jawa gt Microsoft NET gt MSBuild Fig 15 Selecting the driver folder 7 Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Do
15. n t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information See details Fig 16 Warning during the driver installation Jnsta this driver software anyway Depending on the operating system setup the warning can appear Fig 16 The option to install the driver anyway should be selected Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device Communications Port Fig 17 Confirmation of the installed driver As a result a new communication port will be installed in the system It will be marked with COMx where x is the number of the consecutive serial port applied by the operating system The number should be noted for the future reference Fig 18 Device Manager File Action View Help e 9 0 TIRE RE N6 sA T7 iter gt Disk drives gt T Display adapters gt lt DVD CD ROM drives b re Human Interface Devices n 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt lt 2 Keyboards M Mice and other pointing devices gt E Monitors gt IY Network adapters 4 p Other devices fm Ethernet Controller 2 iy PCI Simple Communications Controller im SM Bus Controller jig SonicCell 2 ky Universal Serial
16. nse curve KODA MIDI breath controller MBC 1U features very low latency between the pressure measurement and the MIDI message being ready on the device s output lower than ims It gives the musician very responsive feeling of the breath controller and as a result rigid control over the sounds being generated The configuration software provides the user with the tool to change the following settings 11 point response curve pressure threshold level connected with the calibration procedure front panel LEDs intensity definition of the function each LED represents input output both signals none definition of the MIDI channel on which the Control Change messages related to the breath control are going to be sent definition of the number of particular Control Change MIDI message related to the breath control the default value is 2 Breath Controller but the user can change it to any other controller for example 7 Vo ume or 11 Expression etc The parameters set with the configuration software and sent to the device are stored in its non volatile internal memory For the backup the configuration values can be stored as well in the disk file in the host computer CAUTION For the time being the configuration software works only on PC Windows Vista 7 8 The Mac OS X version is under development During regular operation playing music MBC 1U breath controller can work with the following hosts PC computer M
17. om where the updates will be available as well The configuration software can be installed on the following system types e MacOS x e Windows Vista e Windows 7 e Windows 8 e any other Windows version which allows for installation of Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 The Windows installation procedure is straightforward and consists of the following steps Run the setup exe file and follow the installation wizard guidelines CAUTION The Windows version requires prior Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 installation If during the installation the following message appears it means that NET is not present in the system Setup T KODA MBC 1U requires Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 Please use supplied NET Framework 4 5 setup file to install this version and then re run the KODA MBC 1U setup program In that case pressing OK button will terminate the installation Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 must be installed The appropriate installation version can be found on the CD ROM attached file dotnetfx45 exe or can be downloaded from Microsoft website http www microsoft com en us download details aspx id 30653 Please follow the installation wizard guidelines Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 1 Installation Progress Please wait while the NET Framework is being installed File security verification All files were verified successfully Installation progress CO Installing MET Framework 4 5 1
18. rogram Files x86 KODA MBC 1U Start Menu folder KODA MBC 1U Additional tasks Additional icons Create a desktop icon 15 Setup KODA MBC 1U er fos Ex Completing the KODA MBC 1U Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing KODA MBC 1U on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup When the installation procedure is finished the application can be run The breath controller should be attached to the host computer before running the application Software Application for Breath Controller Setup After starting the application the appropriate MIDI interfaces should be selected from drop down menu Fig 6 In the MIDI Connect panel in both fields the interface KODA MBC 1U should be selected In the next step it is recommended to receive the setup from the device in order to have the reference point for the changes to be done Receive Setup button LEDs setup LED Title gt LED Intensity gt LED Function gt in MIDI IN USE IN Response characteristics Response curve 30 OUTPUT 0 18 35 Zero treshold setup Reset linear 20 MIDI setup Info MIDI Channel MIDI Input device Application version 1 0 1 KODA MBC 1U Firmware version 1 05 Control function MIDI Output device Serial number 00 200 02 Breath Ctd KODA MBC 1U http www midibe com Fig 6 Accessing the interfaces of MIDI KODA MBC 1U and reading back the stored settings
19. s being done by rotating the mouthpiece inside the housing If the holes in the mouthpiece and its housing are aligned then the air can be blown through Fig 4 If the holes are misaligned then the air is being kept and pressurized inside the mouthpiece Partial alignment allows for the precise adjustment of the blow through ratio The pressure in the mouthpiece using sophisticated signal processing is being converted into the appropriate MIDI messages In the simplest case the value coded in the MIDI message can proportionally correspond to the air pressure MBC 1U breath controller allows for defining more complex dependencies Due to the 11 point response curve user definable it is possible to adjust the sensor response according to the exact instrument nature music style or the musician preferences Fig 5 For example it is possible to set such a response curve enabling very delicate and precise output signal control while blowing gently still having the full output potential with the stronger blow exponential curve Alternatively as on Fig 5 one can set more aggressive curve with amplifying even very Small amount of the pressure in the mouthpiece Response characteristics Response curve 30 OUTPUT 0 18 3 48 60 0 75 82 89 92 100 Calibrate L gt T L CS I T j I cS m mm Zero treshold setup Reset linear 0 10 20 30 40 50 6 amp 0 70 20 90 100 INPUT Fig 5 Configuration software 11 point respo
20. umber Open Source Technologies in Product Design This breath controller was designed with the use of the following open source technologies e LUFA Lightweight USB AVR Framework e ECLIPSE e AVRDUDE
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