Rane MPE series, User Manual

Page 1: ...8 is a one channel 1 3 octave 28 band equalizer The MPE 14 is a two channel 2 3 octave 14 bands per channel equalizer The MPE 14 and MPE 28 both feature Rane s exclusive interpolating constant Q filte...

Page 2: ...r Expression parameters are the individual expres sion vectors assigned to each equalizer band and the expression controller These will make more sense when we discuss them in detail later System para...

Page 3: ...ession parameters respectively The EQ Edit mode provides two user functions in addition to the equalizer editing interface Compare Clear set to 0dB Bands Expression Edit mode provides a simple interfa...

Page 4: ...rating mode then jump out of which ever mode or function you are in since Normal Operating mode is home base you will always return here from all other modes 2 Enter the number of the Stored Memory yo...

Page 5: ...00 and so on So we ve now recalled a Stored Memory in either the decimal or octal format with the bank held or released The contents of the recalled Stored Memory occupy Working Memory Let s change th...

Page 6: ...tal typically uses an A or B to signify the group Group A is the lower 64 numbers group B is the upper 64 numbers parameter s current value appears in the EQUALIZER display 3 Press the UP or DOWN key...

Page 7: ...function press and hold the MEMORY key while in the EQ Edit mode You now hear the contents of the Stored Memory A letter C C occupies the EQUALIZER display verifying the compare function When you rele...

Page 8: ...fe arrival in the Set Ramp function see the figure below The SYS TEM display shows the current ramp value Recalling Factory Presets Deep inside the MPE nestled in ROM are power ful Factory Presets Man...

Page 9: ...the auto detect feature dis played as det det You may scroll to this option or access it directly by pressing the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously Auto detect forces the MPE to assign the next received...

Page 10: ...you don t store your changes you will lose them next time you recall a new Stored Memory or Factory Preset Curve Weighting Sometimes the need to combine two or more equalization curves arises In the o...

Page 11: ...1dB off in overall gain but who s complaining Also notice the final truncation of out of range bands once the curve is shifted to its optimal position In most cases you don t have to worry about how t...

Page 12: ...ff To change the lockout security code 1 Make sure you re in Normal Operating mode and then enter the Set Lockout function by pressing F LOCKOUT The FUNCTION LED illuminates and the LOCKOUT LED flashe...

Page 13: ...t MIDI Channel function by pressing the MIDI CHANNEL key Do not get this key confused with the CHANNEL 1 or CHANNEL 2 keys on the MPE 14 The MIDI CHANNEL key is way over on the right side of the front...

Page 14: ...cted to transmit MIDI program change commands whenever a Stored Memory is recalled via the MPE front panel To do so perform the following steps 1 Make sure you re in Normal Operating mode and then ent...

Page 15: ...r UP DOWN keys Entering number 128 or scrolling to it assigns the unit to device ID all all universal 3 Press F DEVICE to return to Normal Operating mode when you re finished The FUNCTION and DEVICE L...

Page 16: ...those keys are pressed its own front panel In this way one MPE can be configured as the master controller over any number of slaves When an MPE is in lockout received key scan messages are subject to...

Page 17: ...to choose which of the MPE parameters you wish to dump They will be displayed as cuR cuR CURRENT Working Memory all all all of Stored Memory or map map MIDI map 3 Once you have selected the parameters...

Page 18: ...programs from a remote location without the use of a computer or MIDI controller A simple switch to change programs can also make operation a lot easier for the non technical person who may be respon...

Page 19: ...jack All other applications require using the optional Rane RS 1 remote power supply NOT SUPPLIED Connect the RS 1 to either red POWER jack 3 Use the MIDI CHANNEL SELECTOR to set the desired channel...

Page 20: ...card you can use a little box called a Midiator attached to your COM1 serial port After connecting MIDI cables both directions load MPE28SER EXE or MPE14SER EXE depending on your MPE The Midiator is...

Page 21: ...21 Rane MPE Users Guide...

Page 22: ...Y connector to combine two or more MIDI cables It won t work With these basic ground rules in mind here are some typical setups Example 1 One MPE connected as a slave to a MIDI key board Note that an...

Page 23: ...er could also be a MIDI sequencer or other MIDI system controller This setup is similar to example 3 with the addi tion of a MIDI Thru box to increase the number of possible slaves Although only three...

Page 24: ...ut no lights come on and it doesn t respond to key presses Troubleshooting 1 Is the MPE really powered up Verify that both ends of the remote supply are plugged in 2 Does the MPE pass audio Try bypass...

Page 25: ...feet in length If your cable is longer than this try a shorter one 2 Is the Program Change Output option enabled The MPE must be told to output MIDI program change commands Consult the detailed operat...

Page 26: ...ore rapid the change the bigger the bang This is not a problem with manually adjusted analog equalizers since it is unlikely that anybody could move a slider fast enough to cause an instantaneous chan...

Page 27: ...nged 4 didn t Two overall levels didn t change This required 24 x 200 s 6 x 70 s 600 s 5 82ms Steps 3 6 were derived similarly The time required for the EQ change in the above figure is at least 27 24...

Page 28: ...to 50 sequencer ticks before the hit Appendix C References The following references provide further informa tion on interpolating constant Q equalizers and MIDI 1 D Bohn Constant Q Graphic Equalizers...

Page 29: ...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Comment Stereo Low End Punch 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 Comment Stereo High End Rolloff 8 1 0 8 15 10 15 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 15 10 15 8 1...

Page 30: ...5 6 0 3 3 3 0 3 4 6 6 Comment Stereo Camel Back Curve 22 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 5 7 6 0 4 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 5 7 6 0 4 3 4 0 Comment Rhythm electric guitar Use bass pickup Drops midrange to make room for...

Page 31: ...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Comment Low Shelving Boost 6dB 11 0 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Comment Low Shelving Cut 3dB 12 0 2 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 32: ...urveWeighting 10 Cut level MPE 14 6 level MPE 28 7 with Expression 9 D Definitions Auto Detect 9 equalizer parameters 2 expression 2 expression controller 9 expression vector 9 stored memory 2 Working...

Page 33: ...essure aftertouch 9 computer control 23 continuous controllers 9 device ID 15 23 Key Scan 16 Map dumping to another MPE 17 programming 14 master slave 22 merger 22 Omni mode 14 operation 13 parameter...

Page 34: ...18 RPS 4 18 S Security code 12 Slave 22 Snake 6 Software 20 Stored Memory comparing 7 definition of 2 dumping to another MPE 17 recalling curves from 4 recalling with UP and DOWN 5 storing 7 Sudsybev...