HARMONY PROCESSING UNIT
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Contents Contents Genera ................................................................................................................... 1 Names and functions ........................................................................................... 1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 1 REAR PANEL .......................................................................................................
Contents SOLO Function ................................................................................................................... 22 GLOBAL Parameters .................................................................................................. 22 MASTER LVL (Level) .................................................................................................. 22 NAME .........................................................................................................................
General /Names and functions General The DecaBuddy mixes up to 9 voice sound in addition, to the original 1 voice sound. That’s where the name deca (Deca=10) comes from. From the monaural vocal signal input, up to 4 harmony voices are generated and the unison voices for the original voice and 4 harmony voices can be generated. The harmonies can, of course, be layered using the preset programs and the programs can be edited to create the harmony customized to the song you play.
Names and functions 7. EXECUTE/STYLE EDIT button Used to save the edited program and/or to copy the program. In EDIT mode, used to switch between the STYLE EDIT and CHORD EDIT screen (in the STYLE or CHORD mode only). 8. BANK/DATA control In PLAY mode, selects the BANK. In EDIT mode, selects the parameter or changes the parameter value. 9. BYPASS button Switches between the DRY sound and EFFECT sound. While it is on, the LED lights up and the DRY sound comes out.
Names and functions REAR PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. MIC input Input of microphone signal level. When both the MIC input and LINE input are connected, the LINE input takes priority over the MIC input. 2. LINE input Connects the vocal signal (Line signal level) from the microphone amplifier and/or mixer, here. When both the MIC input and LINE input are connected, the LINE input takes priority over the MIC input. 3. DC IN Connects the proprietary AC Adaptor included. 4.
Basic Operation 7. MIDI IN Receives the MIDI signals. 8. MIDI OUT/THRU Used as MIDI OUT or MIDI THRU terminal. The OUT or THRU mode is switched by the MIDI SYSTEM parameter setting in EDIT mode. OUT: Transmits the MIDI signal. THRU: Routes the MIDI IN signal through. 9. FOOTSWITCH ON/OFF (COMBI) Connects the footswitch to control the BYPASS ON/OFF. With the Combination Pedal (Footswitch) connected, it can control the BYPASS ON/OFF and also switching between the PROGRAM A and PROGRAM B.
Practical Operation 1. Connect a microphone to the MIC (XLR) input terminal. 2. Connect the MIC (XLR) output terminal to the microphone input terminal of the microphone amplifier ormixer. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note: When the LINE input/output terminals are used, connect them to the LINE output/input terminals of the mixer. Note: Be sure to turn down the levels of the amplifier/mixer while making the connection. Connect the AC Adaptor and press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.
Practical Operation STYLE: Generates harmony by itself The harmony is decided by setting the KEY and assigning the harmony pattern (STYLE), such as Unison, Octave, 3rd, 5th, etc., to each harmony part. The STYLE has the Preset Styles and, in addition, the User Styles. The STYLE can be edited and saved. This makes it easy to set the harmony using with 1 or 2 harmony voices.
EDIT Mode EDIT Mode As available in the Preset Programs, when the programs that generate the harmony by itself, i.e. STYLE or CHORD, are used, the harmony is obtained just signing into the microphone. However, using the Preset Program may not produce the optimum harmony for all songs. In order to obtain the optimum harmony for the song you play, it may be necessary to make the settings accordingly.
EDIT Mode It is not possible to obtain the correct harmony when the KEY setting of the program and that of the actual song are different. Set the appropriate KEY according to the song. The program in DecaBuddy using the STYLE generates the harmonies automatically according to the melody of the input signal. However, it is important to set the appropriate KEY and STYLE in order to obtain the correct harmony.
EDIT Mode 4. Press the < button to move the cursor down to the lower line of the screen. 5. Press the > button to move the cursor to [H1]. 6. Turn the BANK/DATA control to change it from [8v] to [3E]. Here, let’s sing into the microphone again. You can hear the different harmonies from the one you heard before editing. Up to this point, the four harmonies of 1 Octave Down x2, higher 3rd and 1 Octave Up are available. Next, let’s check how this harmony is constructed.
EDIT Mode 2. Turn the BANK/DATA control to select KEY parameter. 3. Press the < button to move the cursor down to the lower line of the screen and select [C/Am] using the BANK/DATA control. 4. Press the EDIT button to move the cursor up to the upper line of the screen and select VOICING parameter using the BANK/DATA control. 5. Press the > button to move down the cursor to the lower line of the screen (H2) and select [U1] using the BANK/DATA control. 6.
EDIT Mode 10. Pressing the EDIT button to move the cursor up to the upper line of the screen and press it again to return to the VOICING parameter screen. ✽ The User Style name is not changed after copying the style. In STYLE mode, the Style is set for each harmony part and the various harmonies can be added to the original voice by the combination of those styles and KEY settings. Find the best suited harmony by referring to the List of Preset Style.
EDIT Mode 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select CHORD parameter using the BANK/DATA control. Press the < button to move the cursor down to the lower line of the screen. Select [01 Normal] using the BANK/DATA control. Press the EDIT button to move the cursor up to the upper line of the screen. Select [VOICING] parameter using the BANK/DATA control. The lower line of the screen shows [UN, UN, - -, UN, UN]. 8. Press the < button to move the cursor down to the lower line (L2) of the screen. 9.
EDIT Mode editing or edit CHORD from the CHORDS parameter (when the CHORD is edited from the CHORDS parameter, it can be edited irrelevant to the settings of VOICING parameter.). The CHORD (01~50) are not available for each program, but are common to all programs. For example, if the CHORD 01 is edited in one program, the CHORD 01 used in another program is changed as well. Copying the CHORD The CHORD can be copied. 1. In EDIT mode, select CHORDS parameter using the BANK/DATA control. 2.
EDIT Mode MODAL The harmony is generated by setting the KEY, TEMPLATE (specifies the interval, unison, 3rd, 5th, etc.) and VOICING (specifies the harmony pattern) and receiving the root note of the harmony via MIDI from the external MIDI keyboard.
EDIT Mode Editing the MODAL Program Here, we use the PROGRAM A in BANK41 to explain editing the MODAL Program. Select the PROGRAM A in BANK41 ([41A C6th Modal] displayed on screen) using the BANK/DATA control and PROGRAM A button. We will create the program to make the appropriate harmonies when the song with its key in C major and its chord progression in C-F-G-C format is played. 1. Press the EDIT button. Confirm that the lower line of the screen shows [MODAL].
EDIT Mode LO, LO, - -, HI, HI LO, HI, - -, HI, HI LO: Harmony voice lower to the original voice added HI: Harmony voice higher to the original voice added Editing the FLEXICHORD Program Here, we use the PROGRAM A in BANK43 to explain editing the FLEXICHORD Program. Select the PROGRAM A in BANK43 ([43A Easy Chord] displayed on screen) using the BANK/DATA control and PROGRAM A button. Now, sing into the microphone and play the 3 note chord on the keyboard. The appropriate harmony to your vocal is added.
EDIT Mode When the Base channel in MIDI SYSTEM is set to channel 1, each harmony part can be controlled by setting the sequence data as follows. (Example) Track1 (2ch) > Harmony L2 (2ch) Track2 (3ch) > Harmony L1 (3ch) Track3 (4ch) > Harmony H1 (4ch) Track4 (5ch) > Harmony H2 (5ch) When the Base channel in MIDI SYSTEM is set to channel 15, each harmony part can be controlled by setting the sequence data as follows.
EDIT Mode (Example 1) Set the BUDDIES parameter as [ , , , , ]. The 4 part harmony is generated when 4 MIDI note information is received (playing 4 notes on the keyboard) simultaneously. (Example 2) Set the BUDDIES parameter as [--, , , , ]. The 3 part harmony is generated when 3 MIDI note information is received (playing 3 notes on the keyboard) simultaneously. (Example 3) Set the BUDDIES parameter as [--, , , , --].
EDIT Mode (Example 1) Set the VOICING parameter as [→1-2 -- →3→4] and play the chord notes in the order of C, E, G, B keys on the keyboard. The 4 part harmony is generated in the order of L2 L1 H1 H2. (Example 2) Set the VOICING parameter as [→4-3 -- →2→1] and play the chord notes in the order of C, E, G , B keys on the keyboard. The 4 part harmony is generated in the order of H2 H1 L1 L2.
EDIT Mode ✽ To switch between the Main Parameter and Sub Parameter, it is necessary to set the Sub Parameter setting to ON (refer to the Setting the Sub Parameter ON/OFF). Setting the Sub Parameter ON/OFF In Edit mode, select the Sub Parameter you want to set using the BANK/DATA control. Using the Cursor buttons, move the cursor down to the lower line of the screen and then select the parameter.
EDIT Mode 5. While the PROGRAM A is held pressed, select [3E] using the BANK/DATA control (Sub Style). MAIN STYLE (3A) KEY=C ORIGINAL C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B HARMONY E - G - G A - C - C - D PROGRAM A ON PROGRAM A OFF KEY=C ORIGINAL C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B HARMONY E - F - G A - B - C - D The [3E] (Sub Style) is displayed when the PROGRAM A button is pressed and the [3A] (Main Style) is displayed when released.
EDIT Mode [- -] No Pitch Correction applied. [1 ~ 9] Corrects the pitch of the harmony based on the reference pitch set in TUNE ADJUST. It is used to correct the off-key vocal. The higher the value, the more the correction, renders more mechanical sound. RAND.DELAY (Random Delay): - -, D1 ~ D9. R1 ~ R9 Adds harmony the delay effect. [- -] No delay effect applied. [D1 ~ D9] Normal Delay, the ordinary delay of the fixed delay time. [R1 ~ R9] Random Delay, its delay time changes at random.
EDIT Mode OUT: It is used to transmit the System Exclusive data to the external Sequencers (refer to System Exclusive). MIDI RECV (Receive) Move the cursor to the lower line and switch the parameter using the Cursor buttons. [Prog] OFF: The Program Change information is ignored. BASE: The Program Change is received on the MIDI channel set at Base in MIDI SYSTEM. OMNI: The Program Change is received regardless of the MIDI channel.
Footswitch Operation COPY PROG. (Program) Copies the PROGRAM. Select the PROGRAM to copy at From field and then press the EXECUTE/ STYLE EDIT button. The selected PROGRAM will be copied onto the current POGRAM. MANUAL DUMP GO! (EXEC): Transmits the setting of the selected PROGRAM via the System Exclusive data from the MIDI OUTPUT terminal. Connect the external MIDI devices and record it at the first part of the sequence data. The settings can be recalled using that data.
Operation Using MIDI COMBI (nation) PEDAL When the footswitch of the following circuit diagram is connected to the FOOTSWITCH ON/OFF (COMBI), it can be used to switch between the PROGRAM A and PROGRAM B or to control the BYPASS ON/OFF. ON/OFF A COMBI PEDAL B Operation Using MIDI Program Change The Program can be switched by receiving the MIDI Program Change information. The Program Change information corresponds to the BANK and PROGRAM A/B in the following way.
Reset to Factory Default The MIDI receiving channels of the harmonies are as follows. ORIGINAL > MIDI channel set at Base in MIDI SYSTEM (e.g. 01ch) Harmony L2 > ORIGINAL + 1 channel (e.g. 02ch) Harmony L1 > ORIGINAL + 2 channel (e.g. 03ch) Harmony H1 > ORIGINAL + 3 channel (e.g. 04ch) Harmony H2 > ORIGINAL + 4 channel (e.g. 05ch) System Exclusive The program data of the DecaBuddy can be stored onto the external sequencer and/or other MIDI devices using the MIDI System Exclusive data.
Specifications Specifications Terminals: MIC input (Input impedance: Effect On/4k ohms or more, Off/True Bypass) LINE input (Input impedance: 33k ohms or more) MIC output (Output impedance: Effect On/1k ohms or less, Off/True Bypass) LINE R output (Output impedance: 1k ohms or less) LINE L output (Output impedance: 1k ohms or less) MIDI IN MIDI OUT/THRU FOOTSWITCH x 3 (PROGRAM A, PROGRAM B and ON/OFF (COMBI)) DC IN (9 Volts) Controls: INPUT LEVEL control OUTPUT LEVEL control BANK/DATA control BYPASS button
Appendix Preset Program List 1/2 L1 Prog Name MODE BUDDIES -- VOICING Sub UN UN KEY (Sub) FORMANT LEVEL PAN P.CORRECT R.
Appendix Preset Program List 2/2 L2 Origin H1 H2 L1 L2 Origin H1 H2 L1 L2 Origin H1 H2 L1 L2 Origin H1 H2 L1 L2 Origin H1 H2 L1 L2 Origin H1 Prog 31A 31B Prog 38A 38B Prog 45A 45B Name Normal Normal Name 6/9 6/9 Name Mono Chn. Mono Chn. MODE CHORD MODE CHORD CHORD MONO CHN. MONO CHN.
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Appendix 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 3G 3H 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 5G 5H 31
Appendix The followings show the examples of typical harmonies using the Preset Styles. 3A+5A 3B+5D 3A+5B 3D+5E 3E+5C 3E+5E 3F+5F 3G+5G Since the melody and chord progression differ by the song, there is no style available which fits to all songs. The Preset Styles of DecaBuddy are set so that the Presets can be used in the order of A, B, C, D and so on for the songs in major scale, and in the order of H, G, F, E and so on for the songs in minor scale.
Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart Model: HV10 Function Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's Pitch Bender Control Change Program Change(True#) System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages :Song Position :Song Select :Tune Clock :Commands :Local ON/OFF :All Notes Off :Active Sense :Reset Note: Mode1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode3: OMNI OFF, POLY Transmitted x x x x x x Recognized 1 1-16 x x x 0-127
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マイク in / out 使用時の注意点 本機は、マイクロホン in/out 端子（XLR ジャック）のみ、Normal Bypass と True Bypass を切り替える事が可能です。 切り替え方法は、 PROGRAM A スイッチを押しながら電源を入れると “ Normal Bypass” PROGRAM B スイッチを押しながら電源を入れると “ True Bypass” に設定されます。（工場出荷時は、Normal Bypass に設定。 ） True Bypass とは、マイクの入力信号をダイレクトにリレースイッチで切り替 え、音質の劣化を最小限にする機能です。 しかし、信号を切り替えた時、若干のポッピングノイズが発生する事がありま すので、レコーディング等で、曲中での切り替えが必要な場合は、Normal Bypass の使用をお勧めします。 ©2002 アカイプロフェッショナルエムアイ株式会社 Notes on using MIC IN/OUT (XLR) terminals ‘Normal Bypass’ mode and ‘True Bypass’ mode can be selecte
