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S1 Owner’s Manual Welcome to the reference manual of VIVO S1 and congratulations to purchasing this Digital Piano. VIVO S1 is a portable compat size Digital Piano equipped with great sounds that use the new technology called T2L (True to Life), based on interaction between Sampling and Modelling methods. As the "VIVO" Digital Piano line, VIVO S1 is the first digital instruments "ALIVE", because reactive to your player articulation.
Important Safety Instruction 1 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Always follow the following precaution listed below to avoid user to the risk of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, fire or other hazard . WARNING Only use non-tropical weather Grasp the plug connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor This unit and its AC adaptor can only be safely used in non-tropical weather. The operating temperature range is 5° - 40°C (41° - 104°F).
2 Relevant Indications In addition to the items listed under "Important Safety Instruction" on p. 4, please read and observe the following: Power supply related • Do not plug this unit into the same electrical outlet used same by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine or air conditioner). Doing so, can result an audible noise. • The power adaptor may become warm after long hours of consecutive use.
Relevant Indications Related to copyright and trademarks Precautions for batteries (not supplied) • Keep the batteries out of reach of babies or small children. • Dexibell do not assume legal liability regarding any infringements of the user through the use of this unit. • Do not use or store batteries at high temperature, such as in strong direct sunlight, in cars during hot weather or directly in front of heaters.
Contents Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Relevant Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connections Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Quick Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Panel Description 3 4 5 7 2 VOLUME Use this knob to set VIVO S1’s overall volume. 3 8 Display This display shows information related to your operation. 6 9 4 Function buttons These buttons are used to select one of three functions/options shows at the bottom of the display. 10 11 12 5 MEMORY/WRITE button This button allows you shows the list of memories and then recall one of them. (See p. 35). Pressing and holding this button to write a memory (See p. 35).
Panel Description 12 SONG This button allows you to switch in Song Mode (See p. 32). Press it together with the *-, button to listen the demo song. 13 1 L/K This button calls up the transposition function (See p. 30). Its settings can be applied to the keyboard. If the button indicator doesn’t light the instrument use its normal pitch. 2 14 This button enable or disable the layer keyboard mode (See p. 22). VOLUME 15 This button enable or disable the split function (See p. 22).
Panel Description Rear Side 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ground terminal 23 22 Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you could feel a tingling sensation at the point where you touch this device. You can eliminate this sensation connecting the ground terminal with an external ground. For details see p. "Ground Terminal" (p. 17). 18 24 AUDIO OUTPUT R, L/MONO sockets USB Computer Port USB Memory Port (or as MIDI interface) Connect an commercially available USB Memory here (p.
4 Connections Quick Guide Peripheral Devices R L USB to Computer (MIDI) Audio IN Amplified Speakers NOTE Before to connect external Amplified Speakers, move the [VOLUME] slider toward the lower position to minimize the volume. USB Memory Port r) pe 1 DX P 1/S m (da CP al 2 x DX-HF7 (headphones) ss pre Ex d Pe ion NOTE 1 /SP DX 1 CP h) itc (sw Before to connect any external device to Audio IN socket, rotate the [VOLUME] knob toward the lower position to minimize the volume.
5 Quick Guide Sound Effects (FX-A, FX-B) Press this Function buttons to open and close the Effect page where you can view or change the type of effect or modify parameters. Grand Piano Mode Reverberation When you want to reset various settings and play Grand Piano: You can modify the reverberation to the sound to your liking. From the Main page, simultaneously press the first and last Function button. Press the Function button that shows "REVERB" at the bottom of the display.
Quick Guide Turning the Power On Press the VIVO S1’s [ " ] switch. p. 17 VOLUME Adjusting Volume Adjust the volume rotating the knob. + Selecting and Playing a Song Recording a Song Press the [SONG] button to display the Song main page. Press the [! ] button to start recording. Play your song. Press the [! ] button again to stop recording. Your digital piano allows you to record your performance and save it to an USB storage device. Press the "SONG LIST" Function button.
Before You Start to Play 6 Bottom side Connecting the AC Adaptor The VIVO S1 is an electronic instrument that requires some form of electrical power. You can power your VIVO S1 using the supplied adaptor or 8 commercially available rechargeable batteries (AAtype Ni-MH). 1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob toward the left position to minimize the volume. VOLUME 2. Connect the AC adaptor to VIVO S1’s DC IN jack positioned to the rear bottom panel. Battery compartment Screws 3. 4.
Connecting the Pedals assign one of the available functions. See "PEDAL ASSIGN 1" (p. 43). Battery duration New or fully charged batteries should last about 4 hours (for 2450mAh NiMH batteries) during continuous operation. NOTE The PEDAL ASSIGN 1 socket accepts only foot-switch (ON/OFF type). NOTE Actual battery life varies according to usage conditions, the quality of the batteries and the number of charging cycles. 3. NOTE Connect to the PEDAL ASSIGN 2 socket an Expression pedal.
Before You Start to Play MEMO Listening Through Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the VIVO S1 without disturbing those around you, such as at night. 1. Here you can connect stereo headphones. VIVO S1 has two headphones jacks . Two people can use headphones simultaneously. You can adjust the volume of device connected to the VIVO S1’s INPUT jack. See "AUDIO INPUT" (p. 46).
Connecting an USB MIDI Interface (commercially available) 3. Connect by another MIDI cable the MIDI OUT of the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN connector of the keyboard or other device. MIDI IN NOTE Carefully insert the USB Memory making sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction. Safely Remove the USB Memory NOTE 3.
Before You Start to Play and the unit will turn off after few seconds. If you do not want power off press the "NO" Function button. NOTE If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [" ] button, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to "Connecting the AC Adaptor" (p. 14). If you do not operate the unit for a certain period of time while the power is on, this unit turns off automatically. The power will turn on, a progress bar appear in the VIVO S1’s display.
Basic Operation 7 About the Display and Cursor Operation This section introduces the information that appear on the main page. Moreover this section illustrates how to navigate the menu. Main Page The VIVO S1 main page contains many useful information. Main part tone Icons field see the table below The underline under the tone field refers to the part whose tone assignment can be changed. Tone selection always applies to the part whose field is underlined.
Basic Operation Moving the cursor and setting parameter values 1. Assigning the Name You Specify In many cases you'll have to assign a name to a file. In the following example, we will learn how to give a Memory name. After the selection of saving a Memory, the display looks as follows: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to access to the available function groups. A Memory name is suggested by the VIVO S1. 1. 2. 3. 2. 4. Use the [] [] buttons to scroll the list of parameters. 5.
8 Selecting Tones VIVO S1 has a wide selection of high quality tones arranged in six categories. In particular, thanks to new sound engine, the Piano tones are faithfully reproduced with all the subtle nuances of a real acoustic piano. In the example was pressed [E. PIANO] button. 2. The VIVO S1 allows you to assign any of the available tones to any of the three real-time parts. Tone selection always applies to the part (Main, Coupled or Lower) whose field is currently underlined in the main page.
Selecting Tones recalled every time you press the corresponding Tone button. The instrument will remember your choice at the next power on. 1. If you want to use your left and right hands to play different Tones , press the [ ] button. Playing Two Sounds Over the Entire keyboard (Layer) In the previous paragraph "How to Select Tones", you learned how to select a Tone. Below you'll learn how to add a second sound over the entire keyboard. 1.
Tone MIDI Information button. The Keyboard is divided into two sections. The region of the keyboard to the left of the split point becomes the Lower part while the region of the keyboard to the right of the split point becomes the Main and Coupled part. Lower Part Main + Coupled Part The note played on the Lower part don't produce sound. The name of Function button change in "MUTE OFF". If the main page is displayed shows: 2.
9 Additional Sound Sound Library VIVO S1 give you the possibility to install new sounds from: DEXIBELL Official Sounds (.DXS extension) These sounds will be available and downloadable from the following website: http://www.dexibell.com/ MEMO Stay tuned for new sounds and updates by visiting our website regularly! VIVO S1 shows the sounds contained in the USB Memory’s “\ SOUND” folder . third-party sounds (.SF2 extension ) You can easy found in the web many sounds library with .SF2 extension.
Deleting USER Sound Library 2. While the tone window is active, use the [] [] buttons to select a User sound. If during normal operation the window closes automatically, press the Tone button again. TIPS A quick way to change a tone from the Main page: use the [[ ]] buttons to select a next or previous sound in the same category. Deleting USER Sound Library 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and use the [[ ]] buttons to scroll the cursor and select the “SOUND LIBRARY” function group.
10 Sound Effects Going Around Sound Effects VIVO S1 is quite simply a superlative instrument with the most advanced and best sound generation technology Dexibell has to offer. When you recall a Tone the instrument automatically add the appropriate effects for that sound. Anyway, VIVO S1 give you the possibility to change type of effect or modify some parameter of it. VIVO S1 manage two units of effectors (FX-A and FX-B) for each keyboard part (Main, Lower, Coupled). L L R FX-A FX-B R REV 1.
11 Personalizing Your Sounds T2L-Modelling The revolutionary technology found on all models of DEXIBELL digital Pianos. T2L-Modelling is the combination of innovative technologies developed to achieve maximum timbre accuracy and precise sound responsiveness to the multiple articulations of a pianist. T2L Sound Parameters VIVO S1 allows you to personalize the tones of your Piano keyboard by adjusting various factors that affect the sound.
Personalizing Your Sounds Parameter Setting Off Noise -64 ~ 0 ~ +63 Percussion (Vintage Organ) Not to be confused with the key click of pop organ. The percussion was introduced with the advent of electronic organs to emulate the percussive sounds of the harp, xylophone and marimba. The percussion is a typical register in the upper manual. This parameter adjust the quantity of percussive sound.
Making Slight Additions or Sound Alterations 3. Press the button [] to access the “T2L EDITOR” page. The following page appears: 4. Now select in which part of the keyboard you want to modify the sound selected in the step 1. The display shows the Editor sound page that contains all possible parameters for the tone you selected: In the example above the VIVO Grand piano was selected. 5. 6. 7. Use the [] [] buttons to select the parameter you wish to modify.
12 Other Functions Transposing the pitch of the keyboard The Transpose setting allows the pitch of your digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key or when a singer sing in a key different than the original music. 1. Adjusting the Volume for Each Part You can adjust the VIVO S1’s overall volume using the "VOLUME" knob.
Adjusting the AUDIO IN Input Level [*] This parameter can only be edited if the “Keyboard Touch” parameter is set to “Fixed”. Adjusting the AUDIO IN Input Level with a preset, then customize it until it is just right and save it in the user area. 1. From the "MASTER EQ" page press the "PRESET" Function button. The input level of the audio source you connect can be set with the “AUDIO INPUT Level” parameter. 1.
13 Practice with Song Player This section explains how to playback audio songs stored in the internal memory or in the USB Memory (commercially available). 2. You can practice playing along backing song. To list the USB Memory contents, press the "USB" Function button. The display shows the contents of the USB Memory. VIVO S1 play back the following file types: File Type Extension .mp3 Audio files .wav .aiff or .aif Playing a Song 3. 4. Loading a Song 1. Press the [SONG] button.
Useful Song Controls 1. 2. Load the song you want to play back. See "Playing a Song" (p. 32). From the Song main page, press the "CONTROL" Function button. The display shows: 3. 4. Use the [][] buttons select the control parameter. Use the [] [] buttons to choose your setting. Parameter Value Explanation Volume 0~127 Adjust the Volume of the song player. Time It depends on the duration of the song • Press the [] to rewind within the song. • Press the [] to fast-forward within the song.
14 Recording Your Performance Your digital piano allows you to record your performance and save it internally or to an USB storage device. About the Recording Files The audio file are saved in the "Recording" folder on the USB Memory. Record and play back what you've played on the instrument can be an effective practice aid. If the "Recording" folder doesn't exist, it is automatically created at the first recording.
Working with the Memories 15 Using the Memories is a lot faster than calling up one of the VIVO S1’s functions, modifying the settings, etc., while playing. VIVO S1 provides 80 Memories that allow you to store almost all settings (or registrations) you make on the front panel and the various display pages. Additional Memories can be imported directly from a USB Memory. 5. 6. If you want to name your new Memory, see "Assigning the Name You Specify" (p. 20) for details.
Working with the Memories 9. If you want to name your new Memory, see "Assigning the Name You Specify" (p. 20) for details. 10. Press the "OK" Function button to save the Memory. The memory will be saved and the list of memories is shown. The list of Internal Memory is shown. MEMO You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button MEMORYWRITE. 4. Press the [USB] Function button to select the destination memory.
Recalling your settings from an USB Memory Recalling your settings from an USB Memory 1. Connect an USB memory to the VIVO S1. For details see p. 16. MEMO A USB icon appears in the Icons field of Main page. See "Main Page" (p. 19). 2. To display the Internal Memories again, press the "INTERNAL" Function button. Press the [MEMORY/WRITE] button. The [MEMORY/WRITE] button indicator lights steady and the list of Internal Memory is shown.
Working with the Memories 2. Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYEXPORT SET. The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage device you have just connected. 3. Use the [][] buttons to scroll through folders to select the destination folder. If you opened a folder by mistake, press the [ ] button to return to a higher level. Press the "EXPORT" Function button to confirm your selection. The display changes to: A Memory Set name is suggested by the VIVO S1. 5. 6.
USB MIDI Keyboard Controller 16 The VIVO S1 is also designed to connect directly to your Mac or PC through USB bus. You can use many commercial software application for sequencing, notation and so on. To connet the VIVO S1 to your PC, see "Connecting the VIVO S1 to Your Computer" (p. 16). MIDI Connections Possibilities In the example above we selected "ZONE". You can also connect devices such as keyboards that are equipped with a MIDI connector to transmit or recevive messages.
17 Playing with Audio Backing Tracks 2. Thanks to X MURE® application and VIVO S1 you can play your favourite melodies while controlling a audio pattern. 3. X MURE® is a DEXIBELL® software product WHAT IS X MURE • • • X-MURE is an application that runs on iPhone or IPad. Using “Harmony Poly Fragmentor“ the world first algorithm able to modify “audio tracks” in real time, “X MURE” allows you to play music directly on the screen of your iPad/iPhone or with a musical instrument connected via USB.
18 MENU Options (Advanced Section) The VIVO S1’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and functions. General procedure 1. Press the [MENU] button. The display changes to: 2. 3. Use the [] [] buttons to select the entry of the desired function group. Press the [] button to go to the display page where you can edit the parameters of the selected group, or to execute the selected command. PEDAL ASSIGN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MENU Options (Advanced Section) Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Active Sensing (FEH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 MIDI SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T2L EDITOR CONTROL [MENU] button CONTROL Parameter Setting Split Point F1 ~ C#7 Explanation See "How to change the Split Point" (p. 23). GLOBAL MEMORY This group of parameter is related to the pedals and assign switches controls The VIVO S1 allows you to manage and assign various function to the pedals connected to the PEDAL sockets. See "Connecting the Pedals" (p. 15). Here you can assign functions. T2L EDITOR [MENU] button T2L EDITOR INTERNAL MEMORY See "Personalizing Your Sounds" (p. 27).
MENU Options (Advanced Section) Parameter Setting Explanation OFF, OFF: No function assigned. Sostenuto, See "Pedal Functions Explanation" (p. 51). Soft, Parameter Setting Explanation Funct. Expression, Modulation Part Off, Main, Coupled, Lower, Main+Lw, Main+Cp, Main+Lw+Cp, Lower+Cp FXA On-Off, FXB On-Off, Memory Prev., Memory Next, Rotary S/L, Funct. Part On/Off, XMure FillUp, XMure FillDw, Expression: The pedal is assigned to the expression.
TUNING The "EDIT" Function button appears. Some Information About the Master Tune Pianos are generally tuned to an A 440 pitch standard that was adopted during the early 1900s in response to widely varying standards. Previously the pitch standards had gradually risen from about A 415 during the late 1700s and early 1800s to A 435 during the late 1800s. Though A 440 is generally the standard, some orchestras, particularly in Europe, use a higher pitch standard, such as A 444. 1.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) 4. Press the " " Function button come back to previous page. If you selected one of USER scales: The "EDIT" Function button appears. XX LEVEL 1. Press the "EDIT" Function button to program your scale. Setting Explanation 1~ 127 Here you can adjust the input level of the signals received via Audio In socket. MIDI INTERNAL MEMORY [MENU] button MIDI 2. To select a note, use the [][] or play a note on the keyboard. 3.
General procedure 1. Select the part you want to edit (Main Coupled and Lower). Coupled and Lower part. Additionally, you can manage the transmitted MIDI messages for the memories control. Selecting the "Common" you can decide whether to send or not the "Active Sensing" MIDI messages. 1. Select the part you want to edit (Main Coupled and Lower). In the example above we selected the Main keyboard part.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) 3. If you selected the "Common" part, the following page is showed: Parameter Common Parameter Setting Explanation This MIDI messages is transmitted constantly at intervals of approximately 250 ms. Active Sensing (FEH) OFF, ON Default: On This MIDI message is used to monitor the MIDI connection.
Appendix 19 Effects Types and Parameters List 1: Thru Parameter Setting Explanation PreDelay 0 ~ 100 ms Adjusts the delay from the direct signal and the moment when the flanger starts working. Phase 0 ~ 180 deg This sets the LFO phase difference between the left and right, in steps of 10 degrees It give more spatial of the sound. The effects processor is bypassed. 2: EP Tremolo This effect cyclically modulates (Speed) the amplitude (Intensity) to add tremolo to the sound.
Appendix Parameter 9: Delay Speed Setting Slow, Fast The delay effect is used to simulate echo (repetition). Parameter Setting Delay L 0 ~ 500 ms Sets the delay time for the left channel. Delay R 0 ~ 500 ms Sets the delay time for the right channel. Feedback -96 ~ +96 % Explanation Adjusts the proportion of the delay sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (–) settings will invert the phase. Wet 0 ~ 100 % Adjust the quantity of the delayed ("wet") signal.
S1 Tone List S1 Tone List Num. Name PC CC00 PIANO Num. Name PC CC00 0043 50 2 Strings Ens. 0001 VIVO Grand 2 0 0044 Orchestra 49 1 0002 Pop Grand 2 1 0045 Dark Strings 50 3 0003 VIVO Live 2 2 0046 Strings Pad 51 0 0004 VIVO Upright 1 2 0047 Syn. Strings 51 1 0005 Classic Grand 1 0 0048 80's Strings 52 0 0006 Romantic 1 1 0049 Classic Choir 53 1 0007 Elec.Grand 3 2 0050 Space Vox 55 1 0008 E.
u20 Troubleshooting Symptom Action Page Power turns automatically off. This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function. 48 If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically, turn the “AUTO OFF” setting “Disable". Is the AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the VIVO S1? NOTE The instrument does not turn on.
Specifications 21 VIVO | S1| ITEMS KEYBOARD TYPE 68 - Keys Light Weigthed - Dual contact TONE GENERATOR T2L: Sampling and Modelling Technology MODELLING Reactive to player articulation SAMPLING XXL wave size, holophonic recording up to 15 seconds on lower piano notes SOUND WAVE FORMAT 24 bit linear - 48 KHz (Internal processing and DSP at 32 bit floating) DIGITAL ANALOG CONVERTION (DAC) 24 bit linear - 48 KHz, Dynamic Range, S/N:106dB MAXIMUM POLYPHONY SOUNDS Unlimited with 320 Oscillator 80
22 Index Symbols I N Import A Importing Memory Set AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 38 O Installing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 P AUDIO INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Parameters AUTO OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 J B K Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index T2L EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 T2L-Modelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 TEMPERAMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tones Grand Piano Mode 21 Most Frequently Used Tones (Favorite Tone) 21 Selecting Tones 21 Transpose Transposing the pitch of the keyboard or/ and song 30 TRANSPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
