Fagerstrom Technopipes User Manual

TECHNOPIPES OPERATION MANUAL
Use a pair of ordinary Walkman stereo earphones. (Typically 16 Ohm impedance and ∅3.5mm plug.)
The chanter is switched on by connecting the earphones to the upper end of the chanter u and
switched off by disconnecting the earphones.
All settings are controlled by the +control v and the -control w together with a specific fingering
combination for each setting. The chanter is reset to its default state every time the chanter is
switched on. (The default settings are marked with bold font in the chart below.)
fingering combination
+control v -control w both vw
Drones on
turn drones on
Chanter on /
Recording
increase playback
speed
decrease playback
speed
recording mode /
normal mode
Sound off
turn sound off / stop recording / pause playback
Sensitivity
increase decrease -
Pitch
increase decrease
key
A > Bb > C > D >
Metronome
increase tempo decrease tempo
two times to turn on
third time turns off
Drones
increase volume decrease volume
tuning
A > A+E > A+D
> E > D >
Sound
smallpipes 2 <> smallpipes 1 <> highland pipes
-
Scale
chromatic
equal
temperament
<>
chromatic
harmonic
tuning
<>
GHB/SP
harmonic
tuning
-
Volume
increase decrease start volume
MIDI
increase chanter
channel no.
decrease chanter
channel no.
enter MIDI mode
EARPHONES
SWITCHING ON/OFF
!
REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE EARPHONES TO SAVE THE BATTERY WHEN THE
CHANTER IS NOT BEING PLAYED.
SETTINGS
!
DO NOT USE MONO EARPHONES AS THIS MIGHT DAMAGE THE CIRCUITRY.
w
v
u

Fagerstrom Technopipes Specifications

General

Brand	Fagerstrom
Model	Technopipes
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

Switching On/Off

Disconnect Earphones to Save Battery

Crucial reminder to disconnect earphones when not in use to conserve battery power.

Settings

Playing

Start-up Sequence

Steps to initiate the chanter and drones for playback.

Sensitivity

Pitch

MIDI Mode

Recording

Typical Recording Sequence

Step-by-step guide for using the chanter's recording functionality.

Metronome

Scale/Tuning

Battery

Changing the Battery

Instructions for replacing the chanter's battery.

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Maker Information