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Bontempi PM747 - User Manual

Bontempi PM747
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Quick Manual to use Bontempi keyboards w ith the Computer
Bontempi keyboards equipped with Midi or Usb-Midi socket can be connected to a
Personal Computer. The keyboard sends and receives information (notes, volumes, etc…)
using the MI DI communication protocol.
They can be used with any program to play or record Midi Files (Windows Media Player,
Van Basco, Cakewalk, Cubase, Logic, Jazz+ + , etc.)
Bontempi makes this manual available to its customers who choose to use Windows Media
Player and Jazz+ + to make a number of important functions simple and intuitive:
1) How to connect a Bontempi Keyboard to a computer
2) How to reproduce a Midi file with Windows Media Player
3) I nstallation of Jazz+ +
4) How to record, save and listen to a sequence of notes recorded with Jazz+ +
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Summary

How to connect a Bontempi Keyboard to a computer

What is MIDI?

Definition of the MIDI acronym and its function as a data transmission standard.

General Midi (GM) System

Explanation of the GM system standard for MIDI data compatibility.

Minimum System Requirements

Specifies the minimum PC hardware and OS for keyboard connection.

Connection Procedure for Windows XP

Step-by-step guide for connecting the keyboard with Windows XP.

Connection Procedure for Windows Vista

Instructions for driver installation and connection on Windows Vista.

Reproducing a Midi file using Windows Media Player

Open Windows Media Player

Instructions to launch the Windows Media Player program.

Open and Play MIDI File

Steps to select, open, and play a MIDI file in WMP.

Usable Software Programs

Mentions other computer programs for expanding keyboard functions.

Finding MIDI Files

Guidance on locating MIDI files from various sources.

Note on Vista MIDI Mapper

Explains the absence of 'Midi Mapper' in Vista and its function in XP.

How to install JAZZ+ +

JAZZ+ + Installation Process

Steps for downloading and installing the Jazz++ sequencing program.

Recording and Playback with JAZZ+ +

Connect Keyboard and Launch JAZZ+ +

Initial steps to connect the keyboard and open the Jazz++ application.

Configure MIDI Input;Output Devices

Setting 'USB Speakers' as MIDI input and output devices in Jazz++.

Set Synthesizer Type

Selecting 'GM' for the synthesizer type in Jazz++ settings.

Create and Name New Track

Creating a new MIDI file and naming the recording track.

Enable MIDI Thru and Channel Settings

Activating MIDI Thru and ensuring channel settings for recorded events.

Start and Stop Recording

Initiating and stopping the recording of musical notes from the keyboard.

Playback and Save Recorded Sequence

Re-listening to the recorded music and saving the sequence to a file.

MIDI Device Selection Details

Further details on selecting MIDI input/output devices in Jazz++.

Piano Roll Window Overview

Introduction to the piano roll interface for editing musical notes.

Piano Roll Editing Controls

Explanation of mouse operations for note editing in the piano roll.

Piano Roll Snap and Event Manipulation

Details on snap values and tools for manipulating recorded events.

Bontempi PM747 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBontempi
ModelPM747
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

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