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re.corder owner’s manual Table of Contents …description …good handling habits …quick start with the app …app advanced use …windows re.
re.corder owner’s manual Description Congratulations for your new instrument! Artinoise re.corder is a traditional, acoustic soprano recorder which contains a cutting edge streamlined and connected electronic that can open up endless possibilities of playing and composing. You can play it many different modes, starting from the traditional one (acoustic) exactly like a standard soprano (descant) recorder, up to a endless possibilities digital musical instrument when you connect to our app.
re.corder owner’s manual the windway there is also the heart of your musical expression, the sensor which detects your breath force. 2 Window and Labium: The window and the labium are the heart of the acoustic instrument, here the air starts to vibrate and create sounds which are then tuned by the player’s fingers closing the tone holes.
re.corder owner’s manual without connection the re.corder will re-enter the standby state to save power. To let the re.corder turn itself off you have to close the application or disconnect the re.corder from inside the CONFIGURATION/DEVICES page (see relevant chapter). 8 Square button: Square button works (when pushed while holding the CIRCLE button) as an OCTAVE UP button, a STOP button for the upcoming looper function and a few other mode-specific functions.
re.corder owner’s manual accelerometer that is used to add expression and nuances to the sound. The pressure sensor subsystem is capable of continuous self calibration, avoiding problems when sudden barometric pressure (due to weather or air conditioning, for example) changes could lead to modified response.
re.corder owner’s manual Good handling habits: With respect to a standard acoustic recorder, the user should be aware of a couple of differences and observing some (very simple) rules to reach a full experience and create a successful physical bond with this musical instrument. The re.corder interprets the position of the fingers, the lips of the player, and the pressure inside the windway to decide when and which note to play.
re.corder owner’s manual One last point, the re.corder is a sophisticated electronic musical instrument and while sufficiently robust, it cannot be washed with water, handled roughly, used as a stick, and launched around (like some time a plastic recorder happens to be!). So treat it with care and avoid letting it fall, beating it on hard surfaces or using it as a saber….. There are no user serviceable parts inside, the opening or tentative to open the re.corder will immediately void any warranty.
re.corder owner’s manual Quickstart Congratulations! You are now the owner of an Artinoise re.corder, the revolutionary wind instrument that will change the way music is played and composed on the go. The following instructions will let you start enjoying the re.corder: Important notice: The re.corder is an electronic musical instrument, in no occasion you have to put it under water or heavy rain, leave it in hightemperature areas (i.e. car dashboard) or wash it with water or any other liquid.
re.corder owner’s manual fully charged. The RED led will light up shortly after inserting the supplied USB cable. The LED will indicate that the battery is charging. When the LED turns off, the battery is fully charged. STEP2.While re.corder is recharging, insert the lanyard loops in the back ring (near the thumb hole) and the mute plug. This is important to avoid re.corder fall and loosing the mute plug. Check out the following picture to understand how to use the cord loop. STEP3.
re.corder owner’s manual Consider that, in the current version, the registration is LOCAL to the smartphone/tablet so you have to repeat it on any of the devices you intend to use with the app. Now, by pressing and holding the ROUND button for at least TWO seconds, you turn the re.corder on and ready for connection (BLUE led blinking). Press the connect button on the app and then START.
re.corder owner’s manual To start from scratch, try the Learn mode. When you select the Learn mode, you are presented with the choice of instrument and then the song to start with.
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re.corder owner’s manual While you are playing you can also change the base octave of the re.corder and hear what a very low cello note can feel! (press together for a brief moment the CIRCLE and SQUARE buttons to go up an octave and CIRCLE and TRIANGLE buttons to go down. With the most part of the instruments, tilting the re.corder UP will impress a vibrato on the sound.
re.corder owner’s manual Using the re.corder with the app § § § § § § § Checking and configuring the smart device Application startup and registration Main application screen The LEARN mode The PLAY mode The DUO mode configuration pages Checking and Configuring the Smart Device The recorder app is compatible with devices which have at least the following OSes installed: -Android (smartphones, tablets): OREO (8.0) on Arm platform. It is possible to start and connect to the re.
re.corder owner’s manual systems asks also for positioning devices (i.e. GPS) to be turned ON to make the BLE work. Our app doesn’t use positioning data but to have it working you probably have to turn ON this parameter. In some cases the app will try several time to download the soundbank a nd it won’t complete the download. In those cases is necessary to allow the use of internal storage from the Android SETTINGS/CONFIGURATION panel. Avoid using Bluetooth headphones or speakers with the re.corder app.
re.corder owner’s manual Application Start Up After the first execution, the app will download the sound bank from our website. This will take up to a couple of minutes on very slow connections so check out the percentage counter on the top left corner of the screen. During this time the app will work but no sounds will be generated, so we ask you to wait for the download to end and then restart the application again.
re.corder owner’s manual Now the app prompts you with the registration. This is mandatory for the warranty to take place and for having a user account on the app that will track your points, badges and advancements. See the picture below for an example. Please input a valid email. We suggest to check both ‘Remember Me’ and ‘Stay logged in’ boxes to jump directly to the app main screen the next time you start. Now, after pressing the LOGIN button, you will be prompted with the main application screen.
re.corder owner’s manual In your profile section, you can see a summary of your information and status. In the main PROFILE screen you see your email, you points and badges and, if you click on your picture, you can jump to a screen that allows you to take a picture of you, select a character or choose from your photo album. The operating system will ask for permission to use your camera or photo album, confirm this if you want to use this personalization function.
re.corder owner’s manual Main application screen: This is the main operating window of the application, from here you can choose which way you want to play and, described in following chapters, how to customize your re.corder. The LEARN mode: Here you can start learning to play the recorder by approaching a series of increasing complexity musical scores that you need to learn to unlock the following one.
re.corder owner’s manual The instrument list will evolve and widen with subsequent app releases, giving you inspiration and great exploration grounds! After choosing the instrument, the app presents you with the choice of the song: As already said, in LEARN mode you will have to earn points to unlock the next song, to allow you to learn to play the instrument little by little. If you reach some kind of outstanding performance you will also receive badges.
re.corder owner’s manual Clicking on the watch button you can set the tempo of the song (in BPM) and the volume of the backing/accompaniment track You can also enable the metronome by pressing the metronome icon button (see picture below). By clicking the sound configuration button (the letftmost one) you can change the volume and the effects of the instrument. You can add a reverberation effect to simulate a concert hall or a church. See the below picture.
re.corder owner’s manual Now you can start exercising! When you press the PLAY button on the bottom right part of the screen, the song will start and you can hear the piano accompaniment and (if turned it on) the metronome. If you selected the re.corder instrument, on the left panel you can also see the actual fingering you are operating on the instrument in real time.
re.corder owner’s manual following screen, which tells you how good (or bad!!) you played the music. The final screen tells you also how many points you have and what are the remaining points that allows you to go to the next song. The PLAY mode: The re.corder app includes many songs, traditional, classic or pop, that can be played directly with the re.corder! In the play mode you are free to play whatever song you want, following the score of the available song.
re.corder owner’s manual The PLAY mode is extremely similar to the LEARN mode, with the notable exception that all the songs are ready to be played without any particular order. In the same way as the LEARN mode, your playing will be evaluated and points will be added to your overall score. Power TIP: The re.
re.corder owner’s manual You will see the following screen appear: After pressing the ‘CONNECT’ button you will see the codename of your friend’s re.corder on the list, connect with it exactly with the same procedure of your instrument: Press the ROUND button while clicking the name of the recorder, then release the ROUND button when the BLUE led stays ON.
re.corder owner’s manual In the page shown above, press ADD FRIEND, the app will ask you to enter its name and choose a picture.
re.corder owner’s manual After the creation of your friend’s profile, you can click on its profile picture and the app will show you the instrument section: Now you can choose (and try) the instrument for you and your friend, you can obviously choose also the same instrument if y ou want to do, for example, a Cello duet.
re.corder owner’s manual The CONFIGURATION page You can access the configuration menu by clicking on the COG icon (upper right corner) while you are in the HOME menu. The first important information that you see on the page is the release version. We suggest that you turn on automatic updates for the application. In any other case, check frequently the version you have installed against the last one available on Apple Store, Play Store or AppGallery. The configuration menu includes items for both the re.
re.corder owner’s manual The first tab (GENERAL) allows you to choose the theme and the playing mode. The app includes two themes (skins) from which you can choose the one that suits your taste! The second tab sets the overall mode of working of the instruments, you can choose between: § BREATH: the note is generated (in presence of a correct fingering configuration) when you breath in the mouthpiece, exactly like a traditional instrument. This is the DEFAULT choice of the re.corder.
re.corder owner’s manual To ENABLE a MODE on the re.corder, you need to keep the CIRCLE button pressed on the recorder panel before pressing the SEND button on the screen. In the second tab, named MIDI, you can configure many parameters. Keep in mind that, for a basic use of the re.corder with the app, you won’t need to change many parameters. This section of the app, on the other hand, is particularly useful when you want or need to use the re.
re.corder owner’s manual § SENSITIVITY: This menu allows you to change the way the re.corder reacts to your breath. Mainly you can modify the Threshold, to allow for three different ‘forces’ or ‘hardness’. We suggest to use the default that is a good compromise between a recorder and other wind instruments. For musician already playing instruments like saxophones or clarinets, used to put more force in their breath, it’s possible to select a High threshold.
re.corder owner’s manual sets the velocity dynamically. This is quite complex to calculate because the processor has basically very little time to detect the initial pressure without introducing some kind of delay in the MIDI message! The consistency of the AUTO setting may or may not satisfy the player! Give it a try!!! You just have to press the SEND button to configure the re.corder.
re.corder owner’s manual § INCLINATION, ROTATION, Z-AXIS: This is the place where you setup the MIDI messages regarding the response to internal accelerometer. In the re.corder app only the INCLINATION is used, as a MODWHEEL midi message, which is then interpreted as a VIBRATO command. We suggest to keep the curve and CC numbers as is. Regarding ROTATION and Z-AXIS you can choose the same attributes. Remember that, if you DON’T want to send out the MIDI messages, you have to select NONE as the curve.
re.corder owner’s manual recorder. The first two octaves are the same as a standard BAROQUE (but also with GERMAN variation) recorder. Please take your time to explore the fingering because it has MANY alternate fingering for several notes, allowing fast trills and note passages and jumps! You can see this by going up and down with the + and – button. If you have the Lightning edition of the re.
re.corder owner’s manual From here, you can choose also very sparse and distant notes, spanning the whole MIDI range (10 octaves). This is particularly useful to play the DRUM sounds. By pressing on the tone holes you will see the highlighted MIDI note, which you can change suiting your needs. You can then upload the fingering to the re.corder by pressing the SEND button. The fourth tab, DEVICES, allows you to connect or disconnect the re.
re.corder owner’s manual The usage is very simple, to connect to a recorder, after turned it on, and pressing the CIRCLE button while you touch the re.corder codename. To disconnect, just touch on the recorder codename (that, when connected, is displayed in BOLD character.
re.corder owner’s manual COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Artinoise and re.corder are registered trade marks of Artinoise Srl, Italy. Every other cited marks and brands are property of the legal owner. Usage of text, images and any information contained in this manual is expressely forbidden without a prior request to Artinoise Srl.
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