BÖHM Sempra SE40 - User Manual

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Summary

Congratulations and SEMPRA Overview

Real Organ and Multi-Solochord Features

Explains the Real Organ drawbar system and the Multi-Solochord functionality for enhanced musical arrangements.

Organ Operation: Powering On and Off

Turning the SEMPRA On

Procedure for powering on the SEMPRA organ, including user account selection.

Switching Off the SEMPRA

Instructions for safely shutting down the SEMPRA, including data backup procedures.

Lighting and Panel Overview

SEMPRA Control Panel Layout

Detailed overview of the SEMPRA control panel, identifying key sections like MIXER and ACCOMPANIMENT.

Understanding SEMPRA Controls

Accompaniment Control Buttons

Explanation of buttons for controlling accompaniment patterns, intros, endings, and variations.

USB and MIDI Connectivity

Organ Connections and Audio Output

Power and MIDI Connections

Details on power connection, MIDI OUT/IN ports, and MIDI THRU functions.

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Explanation of MIC input, line inputs (0dB IN), line outputs (0dB OUT), and speaker outputs.

Touch Display Navigation

Controlling SEMPRA via Touch Display

Overview of touch display controls, F-buttons, cursor keys, and data wheel usage.

Display Screen Elements

Explanation of the status bar, SONG-List, MENU, and Clock time display elements.

SONG PRESETS and Sound Information

The BMC Menu System

Accessing the BMC Menu

How to navigate the main BMC menu with its 10 primary fields.

Navigating Submenus and Style Editor

Steps for accessing submenus, including an example of calling the Style Editor.

Inputting Names and Values

Using the Letter;Number Field

Numeric Parameter Entry

Sound Management and Part Editing

Selecting and Dividing Sounds

Sound Selection Interface

The Part Editor

Detailed guide to the Part Editor for setting sounds and parameters for each manual/pedal part.

Setting Part Parameters

Adjusting key parameters like volume, reverb, chorus, panning, detune, and transpose for each part.

Part Volume Control

Adjusting individual part volumes using display controls or the SUBMIXER sliders.

Drawbar Organ (RealOrgan) Functions

Activating RealOrgan and Drawbar Adjustment

How to activate the RealOrgan for manuals/pedal and adjust drawbars.

Rotary Settings (Leslie;Phasing)

Configuring Leslie and Phasing effects, including speed and micro parameters.

Organ Types and Sound Generation

Percussion and Key Click Settings

RealOrgan Presets and Management

Using, saving, and deleting RealOrgan presets for customized drawbar settings.

Keyboard Split and Key Zones

Understanding Keyboard Split

Setting and Canceling Split Points

Defining Individual Key Zones

Creating custom split zones for parts on each manual and the pedal.

Special Features of Key Zones

SONGS, Presets, and Album Management

Understanding SONGS and Global Presets

Saving and Editing SONGS;Presets

Procedures for saving new songs, global presets, editing, and re-sorting presets.

Managing Albums and Themes

USB Functions and Data Management

Using USB Ports and Memory Sticks

Overview of USB ports and basic operations with USB sticks.

Navigating the USB Menu

File Management: Folders and Files

Formatting USB Sticks

Saving and Loading Data via USB

Procedures for saving and loading various data types like SONGS, Styles, and Setups.

Installing Factory Data

Updating SEMPRA Firmware

Guide to updating the organ's operating system (firmware) via USB.

Appendix 1: System Setups and Calibration

Calibrating the Touchscreen

Procedure for calibrating the touch screen for optimal input response.

Calibrating Performance Controls

Steps for calibrating pitch/modulation wheels, aftertouch, and swell pedals.

Setting Basic Velocity Curves

Adjusting the velocity response for each manual and pedal for personalized touch sensitivity.

BÖHM Sempra SE40 Specifications

General

Brand	BÖHM
Model	Sempra SE40
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English