Rob O'Reilly Expressiv MIDI GUITAR SYSTEM User Manual

Track Pad
Maps to MIDI control
parameters allowing you to
interactively control and effect
notes on the fly. It also allows
you trigger synthesiser notes in
Touch Mode.
Getting started with Expressiv
Overview
String Calibrate
Accurate note detection
requires occasional
calibration which is easy and
takes about 20 seconds per
string. Press and hold the
joystick (it clicks like a button)
while pressing and holding the
octave up button. With these
two buttons held, press the first
fret of the string you wish to
calibrate. The infinity will flash
and a MIDI note will sound.
Move up through the 22 frets
each time the note sounds.
Note Hold
Allows you infinitely sustain
notes and chords. Fret a note
in Tap Mode, press the button,
let go of the note and the note
will hold until you press the
string again.
Smart Fretboard
Scanner
Instantly detects notes when
the string touches a fret.
Expressiv is patent pending
and is the worlds fastest
note detection system for
real guitar.
Pickup Selector Switch
allows you to select the
bridge or neck or both
pickups for tone changes
On/Off and MIDI Volume
‘Clicks’ to switch on/off from the
battery. It also controls the synthesizer
volume.
Guitar Volume
Controls the
standard guitar
output volume
Tuning Change
Hold both octave buttons for 4
seconds and you will get an
alternative tuning. Switch off
Expressiv and it will reset to
standard tuning.
+
-
Octave Shift
Either button shifts up or down
an octave.
JoyStick
Pitch Bend is mapped to
horizontal axis and Modulation
to the vertical axis. Press it to
switch on pitch bend mode. In
this mode, Pitch bend is
tracked mode by bending
strings.
1/ Touch Mode
MIDI notes are
triggered by
touching the Track
Pad.
2/ Pick Mode
MIDI notes are
triggered by
picking a string.
3/ Tap Mode
MIDI notes are triggered
when string touches fret.
Synthesizer Play Modes

Rob O'Reilly Expressiv MIDI GUITAR SYSTEM Specifications

General

Brand	Rob O'Reilly
Model	Expressiv MIDI GUITAR SYSTEM
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

Overview of Expressiv Guitar

Note Hold Functionality

Allows infinite sustain of notes and chords by pressing the button.

String Calibration Process

Calibrates each string for accurate note detection, taking about 20 seconds.

Joystick for Pitch and Modulation

Controls pitch bend (horizontal) and modulation (vertical) axes.

Track Pad for MIDI Control

Maps to MIDI control parameters for interactive effects and triggering.

Synthesizer Play Modes

Touch Mode Operation

MIDI notes are triggered by touching the Track Pad.

Pick Mode Operation

Tap Mode Operation

Audio and MIDI Outputs

USB Output Functionality

Plug-and-play output, powers and recharges device.

MIDI Output for Hardware

Traditional output for hardware synths, relies on battery power.

Standard Guitar Jack Output

Standard guitar output, usable with MIDI simultaneously.

Play Mode Explanations

Tap Mode Details

Touch Mode Details

Finger Pick Mode

Battery and Power Management

Battery Life and Usage

Recharging the Battery

Recharge via USB source; takes about 8 hours for a full charge.

Plug and Play Connection

Note Holding Feature

How to Hold Notes

Pitch Bend and Calibration

String Bending for Effects

Incorporate pitch bends and effects by bending strings.

Enabling String Bending

Calibrating Individual Strings

Step-by-step process for calibrating individual strings.

Firmware Updates

Firmware Update Procedure

Detailed steps for updating the guitar's firmware via a computer.

Channel Mode Configuration

Multi-Channel Mode Explained

Single-Channel Mode Explained

Switching Channel Modes

Cleaning Your Frets

Fret Cleaning Importance

Fret Cleaning Methods

Troubleshooting Guide