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Owners Manual

Owners Manual
v1.17

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1. GENERAL
Following a thorough market research, both in the past keyboards professional arrangers, music
and software, we decided to develop the software Based on the wishes of many
professional musicians around the world wanting a simple and effective tool with optimized
ergonomics for the game "Live" to play music from an orchestral quality without compromise.

2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
You connect to the computer your favorite MIDI instrument (usually a keyboard with a MIDI or
USB output, but also guitar MIDI, MIDI accordion ...)
You connect the computer a MIDI synthesizer (sound generator)
take care to recognize "real time" played agreements and generate a complete
orchestration in the chosen style, while allowing you full control over all aspects of your
instrumental Thurs

Instead of developing software with thousands of parameters to enter into menus and
submenus, we opted for an integrative approach.
So we decided to offer a ready-to-use solution for the musician, from one end to the other the
chain of sound production.
Of course, the software is inherently scalable and we are in constant technological monitoring to
integrate progressively solutions that really seem workable for the musician.
Our first choice turned to integration Ketron SD2 sound module.

3. FEATURES

gives you full control and easy sound module: Changing the Tone Multi effect, sound
synthesis, mixer on 16 MIDI channels, Eastern Range, Organ drawbar, Splits, Layers ...
includes a real-time optimized especially for exceptional musical arranger, with a
sophisticated computer modeling algorithm principles of orchestration and harmony rules.
lets you play styles in size but Ketron YAMAHA and ROLAND. Native compatibility is
complete without converters. The legendary grooves, wah-wah guitars, mounted bass, brass
riffs, furious Latin rhythms, guitars' Unplugged ...
can be controlled remotely from your MIDI keyboard controllers, or by keyboard
(wireless?) from your computer. All functions can be assigned in one click!
Included 400 new sounds (up to 5 layers) of exceptional richness for Ketron SD2 module.
Further :Possibility to connect two MIDI instruments. Mode split (Split) simple and flexible.
Total control DRAWBARS, for lovers of the Organs of drawbars.
With , Your sound module is operated at its maximum. You had never imagined capable of
such potential!

The development team consists exclusively of passionate musicians who want, above all,
the realization of a powerful and effective tool for stage and sharing this initiative with other
professional or amateur musicians throughout the world.
We are listening to your comments and suggestions to change the software so that it matches
your needs.
We help you install and configure the software, and we are committed to getting your full
satisfaction.

4. INSTALLATION
After ordering on the website:http://www.varranger.com/Buy_Now.phpYou will receive the
installation instructions within 24 hours, and the vArranger software download email.
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You can choose between two modes of installation:

- Installation on your computer (requires no USB, but only works on a single computer)
- Installation on your USB brand (Kingston, Sandisk ...), so you can use the software on any
computer by plugging the USB key before launching vArranger.
This choice is final.

5. DESCRIPTION

Default starts in full screen, double click on the bottom of its main window allows the
dimension at will and a right click opens a popup window for
recording the starting position of the main window .

Figure 1 : Interface vA

5.1 WINDOW PROGRAM

Figure 2 : WINDOW PROGRAM

5.1.1 OPTIONS

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Figure 3 OPTIONS

5.1.1.1 MIDI PORTS


This window allows you to choose or MIDI interfaces that will be active in IN and OUT from
those connected to the computer.

can be controlled by one, two or up to three MIDI inputs with the following features:

Features intrinsic to
MIDI input Observations
This entry is particularly suitable for everyday use from a
master keyboard. It can receive MIDI notes to be played
+ MIDI instrument by the RIGHT part of the MIDI notes to be played by the
MIDI IN 1
MIDI Controller LEFT part, notes the recognition of agreements to
control the arranger and the assignment of MIDI
messages in the menu CONTROLLERS
This input allows you to connect a second MIDI
instrument, if Play Notes is checked, the notes received
Optional + MIDI instrument at the MIDI IN 2 will also be played by .
MIDI IN 2 * MIDI Controller
Play with Notes unchecked, can for example connect a
MIDI controller to adjust the different volumes,
panoramic etc..
Optional
MIDI controller This entry is reserved for the use of a MIDI controller.
MIDI IN 3 *
Optional This option allows receive external commands
Commands from a device connected with USB management joystick
JOYSTICK
(analog pedals with a USB interface, for example)

*: Provided that the MIDI interface is provided with several MIDI IN input.
KEYBOARD MODE: By default, KEYBOARD MODE is configured on the MIDI CHANNEL
1 (Fig. 4)

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Figure 4 : MIDI PORTS - KEYBOARD MODE

ACCORDION MODE: This mode is activated by selecting MIDI ACCORDION, it is then possible
to set the MIDI channel for the right hand (Right), the MIDI channel for the left hand (Left) and
the MIDI channel for Bass (Bass).

Figure 5 : MIDI PORTS - MODE ACCORDION


Now, only the MIDI ports used are displayed
This window also enables a second and a third MIDI input (MIDI pedal for example)

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MIDI LED FEEDBACK

Some MIDI controllers such as the KORG nanoKONTROL2 have buttons that can illuminate,
these lights can beings controlled via MIDI.

VIDEO: http://youtu.be/otV1oLeaLRE

This option gives you a visual acknowledgment without having to look at the computer screen.
For example, we assign 4 buttons variations ABCD arranger, button change during turns.

This option is active in OPTIONS / MIDI PORTS.

In the figure below is selected in the MIDI controller MIDI IN 2nd by checking the LED feedback
box this MIDI (Fig. 6) entrance, you can choose the MIDI port to accept control LED (fig. 7).

Figure 6 : MIDI PORTS - 2nd MIDI IN - LED feedback

Figure 7 : MIDI PORTS - 2nd MIDI IN - nanoKONTROL

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Note : To accept the control of LEDs, MIDI controller may require adjustments. For example, for
the KORG nanoKONTROL2 the KORG Kontrol Editor program (available on the website
KORG) and select is used:

- CONTROL MODE = CC
- LED MODE = EXTERNAL

Similarly, for each button, choose:

- ASSIGN TYPE = BUTTON CONTROL CHANGE BEHAVIOR = MOMENTARY-OFF VALUE =


0 - ON VALUE = 127

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To save the settings, go to the menu Communication, Write Scene Data.

Caution: Before version 1.17, vArranger worked in TOGGLE mode, now you will probably
re-set your midi controller MOMENTARY mode.
Most MIDI controllers are factory configured in this way.

MIDI OUT :

For best sound results, you must choose the mode that best suits your tone generator module.
The MIDI OUT framework offers a choice between GM modes, GM2, GS, XG, Ketron SD2 and
SD4 depending on the device connected to MIDI OUT.

Note : The choice Ketron SD2 and SD4 leads to the appearance of the check MY SD2/SD4
Freezes box in the OPTIONS window - MASTER

The GS mode is recommended for Roland synthesizers.


XG mode is recommended for Yamaha synthesizers.
GM2 mode is recommended in all other cases, such as the Hypersonic 2 VST or other GM
compatible VST.

SYNCRO OUT :

Ability to synchronize vArranger with other software or MIDI synthesizers. To do this, check the
box next to Send Clock MIDI output concerned.

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For proper operation, it is necessary to set other software or MIDI synthesizer, so he agrees to
synchronize to an external MIDI clock.
With this option, can play in rhythm with another arranger, arpeggiator, sequencer, drum
machine, etc..

If you do not use this function, it is advisable to leave unchecked the box, because it sends
continuous MIDI messages.

It is also possible to use up to three sound modules simultaneously with By selecting the
midi ports in MIDI and MIDI OUT 2 OUT 3.
This option allows for example to double the polyphony of sound modules Ketron adding other
modules.
START button to confirm the settings during initial installation or change thereafter.

5.1.1.2 CONTROLLERS

This window allows you to manage the behavior of against external controls, they are:

an external MIDI controller (MIDI CONTROLLED BY INPUT) (Master keyboard or MIDI Foot ...)

Figure 8 : CONTROLLED BY MIDI INPUT

the keyboard of the computer (PC CONTROLLED BY KEYBOARD)

Figure 9 : CONTROLLED BY PC KEYBOARD

an external device connected via USB (CONTROLLED BY JOYSTICK)


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Figure 10 : CONTROLLED BY JOYSTICK

To assign a function to an external controller, we choose first the desired among those
presented in the table (see Fig. 9) by clicking on the corresponding line function then press the
MIDI controller or the key on the PC keyboard key or joystick of the desired use. All settings are
done, you can close the window with the OK button. All these settings are saved and reloaded
automatically at each session.

Note: If a key on the PC keyboard, a MIDI button, etc ... is already assigned to a function of
, It is no longer possible to assign a different function. A message will be displayed. Here,
for example, it is reported that the key on the PC keyboard (code 157) is already assigned to
the CHANGE DOWN function.

Figure 11 : Message Controller already assigned

Example : Here, various functions controlled by a pedal Ketron type FS13.

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Figure 12 OPTIONS CONTROLLERS
At the bottom of the window CONTROLLERS (OPTIONS /, scroll MIDI events entering
vArranger (outside of active sensing messages and midi clock). This can be useful to know
what instruments and MIDI controllers send.

Figure 13 : MIDI MONITOR

5.1.1.3 SONG CHORDS

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Figure 14 : Edit Window SONG CHORDS

SONG CHORDS 2 in 1 function that allows you to:

5.1.1.3.1 Creating chordsheet


Quickly create accompanying music from A to Z. To do this, select a style, and click OPTIONS,
SONG CHORDS. It then enters the chord grid of the song on the screen.

By clicking on a measure, we enter the agreement for the selected time.

By clicking on the upper part of the measure, one can select a variation from those of the
current style (ABCD Main, Fill, Intro, Ending.). For a given and for each of its sections style,
duration in number of measurements is shown in brackets.

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Figure 15 Duration in measuring sections

Once you click on the time of the measurement, the agreements between the mouse, or by
playing a MIDI instrument or by typing the letters on the keys ASCII keyboard provided they are
not already assigned in theMENU CONTROLLERS.

Once the chord grid input PLAY SONG can listen the full accompaniment created. It is
also possible to implement the SONG CHORDS by semitone without re-entering
data, simply by acting on TRANSPOSE + or -.
With the CLEAR ALL button, it erases everything.

Right-click in a time of one measurement opens the following pop-up window:

Figure 16 : Pop-SONG CHORDS

From this window you can:


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Insert [INSERT] one or more steps (4 steps in the example above)
Select from this measurement [SELECT FROM ->] until the other measure [<-TO SELECT]
Select All [SELECT ALL] and
Deselect all [DESELECT ALL]
Copy selection [COPY]
Paste Selection [PASTE]
Paste the selection several times [PASTE '?' TIMES]

Figure 17 How many times you want to paste the selected measures?

Remove selection [DELETE], or measure if no selection


Clear information in the selection [CLEAR], or to the extent if no selection
Transpose only selected measures [TRANSPOSE-TRANSPOSE +]
Play SONG CHORDS for this measurement [PLAY FROM HERE]

Note: Double click an extent plays SONG CHORDS for this measurement, the time during the
game is the salmon color as below in 3/4 time:

Figure 18 : Measuring ...

Some actions are validated by a confirmation message like this:

Figure 19 : Confirmation message

The insertion of data as 24 extends the edit window up to 48 steps and so on.

The SAVE button in the SONG SONG SONG CHORDS launches SAVE window with SONG
CHORDS box already checked!

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It is possible to create midi accompaniments very quickly and easily by clicking on EXPORT TO
MIDIFILE to generate the MIDI file, it is possible to open it in any professional MIDI sequencer,
and from this base to simplify work: add VST audio tracks of ... and burn your CD.

5.1.1.3.2 The vRIFF function:


The new function SONG CHORDS can be used in another manire.On some agreements
between the SONG CHORD window. For example: C Am F G. .. then closes the window:
Launch (START) and play some chords.

Above the four variations of the style (Main ABCD) There is a button called vRIFF. Clicking it
changes color and hear the now controlled by the series of agreements previously
returned accompaniment.

The table below summarizes the different configurations vRIFF button:

SONG current does not contain SONG CHORDS RIFF stored and is
not in game
SONG current contains SONG CHORDS stored, and RIFF is not in
game
SONG current contains SONG CHORDS stored, and RIFF is in game

A SONG CHORDS is in game

Note: Right click on the button shows vRIFF SONG CHORDS editing window.

Pianists now have both hands free to play other things, and the left hand does not control
agreements. It is also possible to assign two different sounds Right and Left at the same time as
the vRIFF cheek.

Can regain control of the fix to ANY TIME by clicking on the button vRIFF, or until the
agreement is terminated sequence itself (vRIFF then resumes its gray).
It is even possible to apply a fill, a INTRO, ENDING during an execution of a SONG CHORD. It
should be noted that the instructions SONG CHORD have priority in case of simultaneous
orders.
You can assign the knob vRIFF CONTROLLERS menu.
Do not forget to SAVE / SONG and SONG CHORDS box to remember your power vRIFF the
next time you play that style.

Features:
It should be noted that SAVE / SONG stores the state of vRIFF button. It is possible to play the
chord grid directly loading the style, enabling the vRIFF button and saving the SONG.

Once the chord grid entry, you can try other styles on the same grid by pressing the button
vRIFF.

5.1.1.4 MIDI EVENTS

This screen displays all the events contained in the MIDIFILE or STYLE YAMAHA year.

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Figure 20 : Window MIDI EVENT LIST

5.1.1.5 MASTER

BASS BOOST : Adjusts the equalizer by selecting the correct frequency and gain. Asterisks
indicate default values.

MIDI INPUT GAIN: MIDI MIDI IN1 and IN2 potentiometers are used to adjust the overall level of
MIDI inputs 1 and 2 respectively.

If when you play the melody notes, the sound of your MIDI instrument is too low, or you need to
play hard to reach high velocities, you can add a bit of gain with these controls. It is advisable to
leave these two knobs to 0, and adjust the velocity curve in the options of your MIDI instrument,
if the permits.

Figure 21 OPTIONS - MASTER

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MY SD2/SD4 Freezes

The old Ketron SD2 have a bug and sometimes crash. This option, MY SD2/SD4 freezes, once
selected, prevents the SD2 plant, filtering some MIDI messages.

Note : This option is checked by default, appears if a SD2 and SD4 is a selected MIDI OUT
(OPTION, MIDI PORTS).

If your SD2 does not crash when reading midi testIt is better to shoot and all the midi
messages are sent.

Midi test : http://www.varranger.fr/vforum/index.php/topic, 112.msg2123.html

CHORD RECOGNITION THRESHOLD VELOCITY : Ability to filter the notes low intensity to
avoid unwanted chord changes. This is especially useful for MIDI guitarists because unwanted
notes are easily sent by open strings touched.

5.1.1.6 EFFECTS

Figure 22 OPTIONS - EFFECTS


This window allows you to set the CHORUS DELAY DISTORTION effects.

5.1.1.7 ARABIC SCALE


This function allows you to create valid ranges in countries that use the Arabic scales. Selected
notes (in red) are lowered by a quarter tone, the OFF button restores each note their original
intonation.

Figure 23 : ARABIC SCALE


NB: To delete this window it is necessary to return to OPTIONS then ARABIC SCALE

5.1.2 Icons MIDI Activity


Three icons symbolizing the three MIDI inputs possible materialize MIDI activity on each.
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5.1.3 vArranger
By clicking on this title, an information window will appear:

Figure 24 : ABOUT

5.1.4 PANIC
This red button sends information ALL NOTE OFF on all MIDI channels. He notes that off after
a problem as a MIDI cable disconnected, remain audible.

Figure 25 : PANIC

5.1.5 TIME
Displays the current time. By clicking on the display, a display is tilted 12 to 24h

Figure 26 : TIME

5.1.6 ICONS REDUCTION / CLOSE


Works like icons reduction Windows window.

A click on the minimize button of the window also frees momentarily keys assigned to PC .
For example, it is advisable, in CONTROLLERS, assign the "reduce" the PC Escape (Esc) key
function.
Thus, a first pressing "Esc" reduced the window, the second support returns to the screen.

Double-click the wallpaper brings the window from normal to full screen and vice versa. In
Normal mode, you can also move and resize the window.

5.2 TRANSPOSE

This affects all the notes coming out from the MIDI OUT except those of DRUMS and PERC
(LIVE DRUMS) channel

Figure 27 : Transposition - 2 Figure 28 : No transposition Figure 29 : Transposition


semitones three semitones

5.3 REAL TIME DISPLAY

This real-time display consists of two frames:


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- A FRAMEWORK 1 top left, a FRAME 2 top right,
- A PLAYER A PLAYER framework and frame B, the active part is the one whose letter is
framed in white (here drive A is active).

Figure 30 : Display real time

5.3.1 PART 1
FRAME 1 shows the first line selected stamp on the left hand (L) for accordion and one on the
left of the split point (split point) for pianists (SYNSTRGS1 in the example) and the group of
stamps second line (STRINGS in the example).

The third line of the box indicates the MIDI configuration ACCORDION (Figure 25) or PIANIST
(KEYBOARD) (Figure 26).

Figure 31 : KEYBOARD MODE Figure 32 : MODE KEYBOARD - SPLIT POINT

In KEYBOARD MODE Split indicates the note sharing by clicking Split it is possible to adjust the
split point (Fig. 27).

Note: In ACCORDION MODE, the keyboards right hand and left hand are physically separated,
Split indicator does not appear, as moot.

The dashes in front of [ACCORDION] or C3 according Split MIDI mode indicates the agreement
recognized and played by the arranger (U.S. encryption) when it is in operation.

5.3.2 PART 2
The CADRE 2 displays the first line selected stamp on the right hand (R) for the accordion or
the right of the split point for pianists (ROCK PIANO example in Fig. 25). The second line
displays the group stamp RIGHT voice (PIANO in the example) and the third line (2nd) the tone
of the second voice (VIOLA example in Fig. 25).

5.3.3 THE PLAYER A


In this area, you can load the styles of different formats (Ketron, YAMAHA and ROLAND), MIDI
Sequences (*. Mid), the KARAOKE files (*. Kar).

The cursor on the name of the SONG is displayed in a yellow name tag STYLE used, for
example:

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Figure 33 : STYLE "TEXMEX" is used for the SONG "Bamba"

5.3.4 THE PLAYER B


In this area, you can load audio files (*. Mp3, *. Wav, *. Wma).

The active player has his letter surrounded by a white rectangle.

5.4 OCTAVE
This function allows you to change the octave of the item selected in the Mixer window.

Figure 34 : OCTAVE

5.5 BASS
This function allows you to select MANUAL BASS or BASS BASS TO LOWEST NORMAL or
when no option is selected.

5.5.1 NORMAL BASS

Figure 35 : NORMAL BASS


When the Arranger is running (START), the bass is automatically generated around the
agreements received in a style unique to each melodic line.
Arranger OFF (STOP): the bass is played manually

5.5.2 MANUAL BASS

Figure 36 : MANUAL BASS


The arranger is ON or OFF: the bass is played manually

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5.5.3 BASS TO LOWEST

Figure 37 BASS TO LOWEST


With BASS TO LOWEST activated, the bass line revolves around the lowest note that
constitutes. Keeps unchanged the melodic bass line structure.

For accordion with BASS TO LOWEST option, you play a different bass note, the agreement is
replayed with the new bass note.

5.6 RIGHT
5.6.1 RIGHT

Figure 38 : RIGHT
No option selected, the game the right hand produce a single tone and the left hand will be
active until the split point (does not apply to the Accordion mode).

5.6.2 RIGHT - 2ND VOICE

Figure 39 : RIGHT - 2ND VOICE


This option allows to overlay a second stamp set of the right hand and adjust its characteristics.

5.6.3 RIGHT FULL KEYBOARD

Figure 40 : RIGHT - FULL KEYBOARD


In this mode, the chord recognition occurs over the entire keyboard.

Although this feature RIGHT FULL KEYBOARD mainly the right side of the keyboard has a
particular effect with MIDI accordions in association with MANUAL BASS as follows:

+ Automatic Low
+ Automatic + manual Accompaniments Agreements
+ Battery
+ Melody

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+ Manual Low
+ Manual Agreements
Battery + only
+ Melody

+ Manual Low
+ Automatic + manual Accompaniments Agreements
+ Battery
+ Melody

Note: Manual agreements (LEFT) are always available and audible depending on the settings
left1, left2 and Left3.

5.7 VOICE

Figure 41 : VOICE

VOICE frame has 20 banks in which stamps are classified so-called sound:

"Multitimbral" for certain


"Monotimbrales" for other
"Drawbars" or
"User voice"

Multitimbral tone consists of two stamps to be played simultaneously on the same note, a sound
monotimbrale will consist of a single stamp.

Each bank contains VOICE stamps sorted by ten pages in a vertical column on the right.

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Arrows to navigate through the various pages of the library (here, page 2 of 6).
When the cursor changes shape between the two arrows, it is possible to make the column
disappear. A new selection of the bank will reappear.

Right-click on the label of a stamp displays a context menu

that adds the stamp in MY SOUNDS or remove only for VOICE


USER (yellow label). Removal is done with a confirmation ("Are you sure you want to
permanently delete the selected stamp?")

Figure 42 : Delete confirmation

The bank DRAWBARS contains stamps drawbar organ, the selection of one of them revealed a
new window in which the settings are displayed for the selected Preset. A button SLOW / FAST
can choose fast or slow the speed LESLIE effect. You can assign this button OPTION /
CONTROLLERS.

It is possible to change these settings by moving the drawbars and add percussion on two
harmonics up expected result can then be saved as a USER VOICE by SAVE and SOUND (see
5.10.3 procedure ).

The OFF function individually mutate stamps forming a multi-timbral sound.

Figure 43 : Function OFF

5.7.1 INS
INS function INSTRUMENT: Ketron SD2 In addition, it is also easy to select sounds from any
MIDI synthesizer.

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display the list of sounds on your module.

is compatible with the file format. INS (Cakewalk Instrument Definition). Many of these
files. INS are available on the Internet and soon in the download section of our forum.
To activate the INS function, click on LOAD and select an INS file. This will import the sound
bank in , And displays a new window with a list of sounds. It is important to note that the *.
Ins must be present on the hard drive of the computer.

Figure 44 SELECT A SOUND


Column ALTERNATIVES shows alternative sounds from all banks. This is useful if the
sounds of other banks are classified according to the GM standard.
To find this window at any time an INS button is added (top right groups of sounds: PIANO,
E.PIANO ...)

Figure 45 : INS Button


Right click on the button displays the INS INS files folder on the computer disk.
To change the sound, click on one of the 16 tracks, then click the button INS. The new screen
allows you to navigate through all the files installed INS, synths, banks and select one of the
128 sounds of the displayed bank. Once the INS window open, you can also click on other
tracks, to change the sounds.

5.8 MY SOUNDS

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Figure 46 : MY SOUNDS
This framework contains two lines of 10 stamps each will be called MY SOUNDS bars.

The top bar for RIGHT or right hand accordionists can contain up to 10 stamps chosen from the
library VOICE stamps, these stamps are directly accessible at any time during the game for the
lower LEFT or left hand bar ( agreements) for accordion has the same characteristics.

BY STYLE with activated (bar VOICE) 10 stamps and 10 stamps UPPER LOWER can be
associated with each STYLE to be immediately available.
NoteSee also paragraph GROUP MASTER / EFFECTS

To change the order in which the stamps are displayed in bars MY SOUNDS, simply drag the
label stamp considered to a new location in the bar.

This window contains a LINK button that takes the color RED when the feature is enabled or
gray otherwise.

Figure 47 : LINK function not activated Figure 48 : LINK function activated

This great feature allows you to automatically change the timbre of the LEFT and RIGHT
section depending on the variation in game The stamps will be the first four bars MY SOUNDS.

5.8.1 "Sounds Drop Here"


To fulfill MY SOUNDS, simply drag (s) stamp (s) selected (s) in the framework MY SOUNDS. It
is also possible to load a stamp in MY SOUNDS selecting the label stamp selected and right
click to perform ADD TO MY SOUNDS.

Figure 49: ADD TO MY SOUNDS

5.8.2 Delete a stamp MY SOUNDS


To remove a stamp MY SOUNDS, right-click to remove the stamp shows a REMOVE menu.
The stamp will only be removed from MY SOUNDS.

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Figure 50 : REMOVE

5.9 MY SONGS
MY SONGS part is very useful because it allows performance to present on the screen all
necessary to the smooth running of files. It can contain any kind of file: Styles, Registrations,
MIDI sequences, karaoke etc..

Figure 51 : MY SONGS
This framework contains 12 labels or 11 banks over a navigation arrow for exceeding the
number of banks.
Each bank contains the files shown in the left column, which itself can contain multiple pages
like the VOICE column (see 5.8)

Right click on a category button MY SONGS (UNPLUGGED, POP, DANCE, BALLAD ...), open
Windows Explorer directly pointed at this issue. Nothing is easier to add or modify files.
Once the changes are complete, it is recommended that you click 'Refresh' to refresh the
display.

Files can be:

style

a Registration

a MIDI sequence

an mp3 file

a kar file

a text file

a jpg

etc ...

The label changes color only when the file is read natively by .

It is possible to automatically display lyrics (*. Txt) and especially the score of the piece to play.
You just have to show that the file is in a subdirectory "son" of the SONGS folder that named
"SCORE" and it bears the same name.

The display PDF files requires downloading and installing a Plug In available for free here:
http://www.varranger.fr/vforum/index.php/topic, 802.0.html

In the case of use with a second screen, the partition will automatically appear on the latter
which can be positioned in portrait example for comfort and readability mode. The score is
displayed and scalable and can be repositioned at will.

According to its position in the score, the mouse pointer may take various forms:
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Clicking delete the page shown. A click on the SONG will reappear.

Resizes the page.

A "slide" moves the window on the screen.

A click will display the following page

A click will display the previous page

A click displays the menu below semi transparency, a second click clears.

The left column shows the first 10 "SONGS" in the selected bank. By clicking with the right
button on a SONG (a style, or any other file in the left column), a new menu appears with four
users choice:

Figure 52 : MY SONG - Right Click

MOVE TO ...: Allows you to move to another folder SONG => select the destination folder
from the list or enter a new folder name.

Figure 53 : MY SONG - TO MOVE ....

COPY TO ...: Allows you to copy a file to another SONG => select the destination folder
from the list or enter a new folder name
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Figure 54 : MY SONG - COPY TO ...

DELETE ...: Deletes a SONG (the files go to the recycle bin)

Figure 55 : MY SONG - DELETE ...

RENAME ...: Rename a SONG (enter a new name for this song)

Figure 56 : MY SONG - RENAME ...

These features will bring up a new window with a list of ALL files reports with the SONG.

For example, a ROCK.PAT style, there would also be displayed ROCK.PAT2 that contains the
information recorded by SAVE SONG, but also rock.jpg, ROCK1.JPG, ROCK2.JPG,
ROCK.RTF which are partitions and / or words of this song in the SCORE directory.
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So if you delete, rename or move a SONG, all files related to this SONG (by default they are all
selected) will be deleted, renamed or moved automatically at once.

This will greatly facilitate the organization of your directory.

5.9.1 LOAD
This function allows you to load a compatible file not contained in MY SONGS.

recognizes the following formats:

STYLE

Extension Designation Brand Comment


PAT Pattern Ketron - Solton
BCS Basic Style Yamaha
PRS Pro Style Yamaha Tyros style
FPS Free Play Style Yamaha Tyros style
STY Standard style Yamaha
SST Style Session Yamaha Tyros style
PST Piano Style Yamaha
PCS Piano Combo Style Yamaha
STL Music Style Roland

TEXT

TXT Text
RTF Rich Text Format

IMAGE

JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIF, TIFF.

AUDIO

WAV, MP3, WMA.

MIDI

MID, KAR

INS: Cakewalk Instrument Definition File

PDF(Requires the free plugin)

5.9.2 SAVE
The SAVE function saves the settings made previously, a menu will appear with options
following backup:

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Figure 57 : SAVE OPTIONS

STARTUP CONFIG.
This function allows you to find the same set of settings each time you start the program. A
window summarizes the settings saved in the default configuration the next time.

Figure 58 : SAVE CONFIG STARTUP

Note : AUTOSTART MIDIFILE & MP3 can play music directly in the selection of a song, without
having to press START.

SONG ...
This function allows you to save a set of settings with the following options:

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Figure 59 : Save Song

SONG NAME: Name given to this set of control ("bayonet" in the example)

FOLDER : Folder which will be saved in all settings named MY SONGS in the example.

Note : Recording format FOLDER: 2 Numbers in parentheses immediately following the name
of the folder (here REGISTRATION) is used to classify banks MY SONGS, the first 4 characters
(brackets + 2 digits) are invisible in and are only used by the software to classify files
(FOLDER) in an order chosen by default and can be modified by the user.
For the name of a folder, displays the first 18 characters on 2 lines maximum.

The user checks the backup options according to their needs or all together with SAVE ALL.

With box 12 ASSIGN S CONTROLLERS checked, assigned to "hardware" controllers as a foot


control, a MIDI pedal or any other button (QWERTY keyboard or keyboard MASTER) a joystick
etc.. Settings are stored for the SONG in progress . This function allows, if necessary,
customize the use of external auditors for each song.

5.9.3 "Songs My Folder"

This feature allows the background, for example to create or delete rename folders in the
working directory without leaving the software.

By clicking on the label , displays the Windows file manager, pre-


positioned in the working directory named default: StylesROM1 (ref. 2).
This directory is a subfolder of the directory vArranger (ref. 1) created under the root of the hard
disk of the computer during the installation .

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Figure 60 : MY SONGS FOLDER

The working directory (StyleROM1) defaults to 10 sub-folders whose names


begin with two numbers in parentheses as (04) SWING. The figures, invisible in
Represent the fourth position in the bar MY SONGS, which allows a
personalized classification of genres simply by changing the first two numbers
while retaining brackets.

The number of sub folders is not limited by .

In the example in the figure above, the file DANCE (ref. 3) contains a sub-folder in which you
can place text, partitions or other files found useful.
When this subfolder is called SCORE (ref. 4) and contains files with the same name as the
SONG (ref. 5), eg THIS IS MY LIFE is a partition then it will automatically display the call the
SONG. THIS IS MY LIFE.

Another example can be seen that "hell" is two pages in jpg format.

5.9.4 "Refresh"
This function allows you to refresh the data stored on the computer and used by without
needing to restart the software. This function is very useful when the user changes in the
background with MY SONGS FOLDER or with another task, the data working directory .

5.9.5 "Search"
This function is very useful when searching for such a lunch kar SONG or on computer disk file.

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Figure 61 : Search
By clicking on this window, the lens becomes green and the cursor moves ready characters to
search. As and when the user hits the letters (and / or numbers) shows the occurrences
already found the magnifying glass turns red during the search and turns green at the end of the
process. At this point, double-click the desired title (grayed) the load in drive A.
The search engine is very fast, the steps may not be well received.

Pressing the assigned to the search function search function (SEARCH) button activates. A
second press cancels the current search.

5.9.6 LYRICS

Figure 62 : LYRICS
LYRICS The function displays in a new window the information contained on the track LYRICS
MIDI or KAR files or user-defined.
The popup window is floating and resizable.

Ability to disable the automatic display of partitions SCORE file by right clicking on the Lyrics
button, then uncheck DISPLAY SCORE OF THE SONGS

Ability to disable the automatic display of the words of midi files, by right clicking on the Lyrics
button, then uncheck DISPLAY OF THE LYRICS midi

LYRICS The button turns red when this function is active.

5.9.7 KARAOKE

Figure 63 : KARAOKE
KARAOKE function displays in a new window the information contained on the track KARAOKE
MIDI or KAR or user-defined files.
The popup window is floating and resizable. Also, it is possible to record the start position of the
Karaoke window by right-clicking on the window and Karaoke: SAVE WINDOW POSITION

KARAOKE button turns red when this function is active.

Ability to disable the automatic display of karaoke midi, by right clicking on the button Karaoke
then uncheck DISPLAY OF THE KARAOKE midi

Figure 64 : LYRICS

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5.10 MIXER
5.10.1 GROUP VOICE
This group has 16 voices, each voice can be either on a runway or arranger on a track MIDI or
KAR read file.

CHANNEL MODE PLAYBACK


MIDI ARRANGEUR MID / KAR
9 DRUMS TRACK 1
8 PERC. TRACK 2
4 BASS. TRACK 3
5 ACCOMP 1 TRACK 4
6 ACCOMP 2 TRACK 5
7 ACCOMP 3 TRACK 6
10 ACCOMP 4 TRACK 7
11 ACCOMP 5 TRACK 8
2 1 LEFT TRACK 9
3 LEFT 2 DRUMS
0 3 LEFT TRACK 11
12 RIGHT 1 TRACK 12
13 RIGHT 2 TRACK 13
14 RIGHT 3 TRACK 14
15 RIGHT 4 TRACK 15
1 2ND VOICE TRACK 16

Figure 65 : VOICE

Landmark Observations
1 TRACK (TRACK) 3 PLAYER MODE SEQUENCE MODE or BASS ARRANGEUR
2 STAMP name assigned to this track, by clicking on the track, it turns red and the vertical
column stamps appears to the left for a possible change of timbre. Double-click displays
the SOUND EDIT window for any changes.

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Right-click to display a popup window.
3 Volume slider of the track by sliding up the noise level is increased, the reverse is down.
4 Display sound level set by the cursor 3.
5 Meter of an active runway.
6 SOLO button turns green when selected, activated, allows you to listen to one track.
7 MUTE button turns orange when selected, active, can "TRANSFER" (mute) the track.
8 Displays the cursor panning (left / right): C CENTRE, 63R to pan completely set right and
64L to pan left completely resolved and all intermediate values. The adjustment is made
by sliding the dark blue button, when it is in the center, to the right or left according to
need, in this case it becomes clear and light blue line indicates its position relative to the
center.
9 Here we display the name of FX2 chosen, in order not to overload the display three
dashes indicate OFF. You can click on the name to select the FX2 with the added LESLIE
SLW (SLOW) or TSP LESLIE effect (FAST).
10 The rotary potentiometer * dose effect REVERB FX1 will be applied to this track. The arc
of red circle indicates the level of effect applied from 0 to 127 ** (black button indicates
that zero is applied).
11 The rotary potentiometer * FX2 the dose effect to be applied to this track. The bow green
circle indicates the level of effect applied from 0 to 127 ** (black button indicates that
zero is applied).
12 Display expression (MIDI controller 11) as a red line on the meter for each track. The
speech controller acts on the volume of the track.
* By clicking on this knob and sliding along a vertical axis, its value is set.
** The overview of the potentiometers can view in a little yellow pop-up, the digital value
applied.

5.10.2 SECTION SOUND EDIT

Double-click on one of 16 tracks opens the SOUND EDIT window. Once the open window, a
single click on other tracks, update the SOUND EDIT window.

Figure 66 : SOUND EDIT

When editing tracks RIGHT 1, 2, 3, 4 and 2nd VOICE LEFT and 1, 2, 3 can be made simple or
more complex presets. The above parameters is added:

A play area:

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From Key and Key To allow you to select the range of action, we define KEY From notes by
clicking on the displayed value and then play the keyboard the desired note (the number will be
displayed.). We define Key To note (which may not be less than From Key) by clicking on the
displayed value and then play the keyboard the desired note (which may not be less than From
Key).

Particular velocity:
Velocity FROM Sets the value of the strike force from which the note will be generated. A low
value corresponds to "light" the maximum is "Sforzando."

Velocity To Sets the value of the strike force from which the note will no longer generated. This
value can not be less than Velocity FROM.

A change octave.

A transposition in semitones.

These special lanes and 2nd RIGHT and LEFT VOICE allow for example to produce a different
tone and a different velocity according to the octave played.

Figure 67 : EDIT SOUND RIGHT 1, 2, 3, 4 and 2ND VOICE LEFT 1, 2, 3

The parameters are set you can save your work in SAVE SOUND

Distinctive Ways DRUM and PERC


By double-clicking on the track or PERC DRUM SOUND EDIT window appears with new
percussion own settings:

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Figure 68 : SOUND EDIT - DRUM & PERC
These two channels have a DRUM MIXER

Particulars of the Track BASS

Ability to save the MANUAL BASS SUSTAIN. To do this, select Manual Bass, double click on
the bass track, and change the value of the Release Time. You can then save this setting in
CONFIG SAVE STARTUP

5.10.3 SAVE SOUND

SAVE RIGHT SOUND is available from the button and "SOUND ..."
The following parameters are stored in SAVE RIGHT SOUND:

Category sound (piano, AttackDecaySustainReleaseWha-


epiano, guitar ...) Wha On / Off
Name of the Wha-Wha AmountFilter CutOff
Ports twelve o'clock Freq
activated 1/2/3Bank 0, 32 Filter Resonance
and Program Change LFO1 speed
VolumeTranspose fine LFO1 delay
pitch LFO1 depth - Vibrato
PANREVERBFX2FX2 LFO2 speed
TYPE LFO2 delay
Key ranks FROM LFO2 depth - Sweep
Key ranks TO LFO2 depth - Tremolo
From Velocity Pitch Bend sensivity
Velocity TO PitchRangePortamentoPotamento
Brightness time
Resonance Monophonic

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Expression

By combining up to 5 tracks (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, 4 and 2nd VOICE) it is easy to create new sounds
complex.

5.10.4 CONTEXT MENU TRACK

Right click on a track displays a context menu that allows the following selections:

Here, right click ACCOMP4:

Figure 69 : SEND TO MIDI OUT

5.10.4.1 SEND TO MIDI

This menu allows you to route MIDI track this information to multiple MIDI outputs, these
choices are not mutually exclusive.

Note : It is possible to use multiple MIDI interfaces with the same names of MIDI ports.

5.10.4.2 SOUND EDIT ...

See Section 5.10.2 SOUND EDIT

5.10.4.3 STYLE MIXER ...

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This command displays summary screen settings current style for each track, and each
variation. (Compatibility Ketron styles to come)

Figure 70 STYLE MIXER

5.10.5 GROUP MASTER / EFFECTS

Figure 71 MASTER GROUP AND EFFECTS

This group has 4 channels and adjustment effects two groups:

The first track named SONG, we read a sequence or an audio file, or STYLE for the use of a
style rule by moving the cursor vertical level of the sequence, or the audio file type (0-127)

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The second channel named LEFT adjusted by means of the vertical level of the cursor LEFT
section (0 to 127). This path can be selected, which causes the display option in
VOICE. This feature allows you to associate a bar SOUNDS MY STYLE. A right-click displays
the popup menu cf. 5.10.4.

The third path named RIGHT adjusted by means of the vertical level of the cursor RIGHT
section (0 to 127). This path can be selected, which causes the column display stamps allowing
choice. A right-click displays the popup menu cf. 5.10.4.

The fourth track named MAST rule acting on the vertical slider overall output level (MASTER)
from 0 to 127.
Above, another digital indicator shows white numerals on a black background, it is of polyphony,
in other words, the number of notes "ON" sent to the sound module. This allows for example,
whether is receiving MIDI data from the device connected to MIDI IN.

The first group of effects named FX1-REVERB can select a reverb type from eight types of
which OFF (no reverb). The choice is made by clicking on the name of the REVERB in use, a
drop-down list displays the different reverbs available.
By clicking on the bottom of the window It clears the combo box without applying the
changes.
The maximum level is adjustable reverb chosen in another drop-down list of values: 0 to 16.

The second effect group named FX2 can choose different types of CHORUS DELAY DISTO to
be applied to different tracks . Eight different types are available including an OFF for all
three FX2 effects. By clicking on the bottom of the window It clears the combo box without
applying the changes.

5.11 REAL TIME CONTROL ARRANGEUR


The control of the arranger comes in different aspects, depending on the origin of STYLE
loaded.

Figure 72 : Real time control table with an original style KETRON

Figure 73 : Table of real-time control with original YAMAHA style

5.11.1 INTRO
By default, no INTRO is selected. provides up to three reasons for the introduction of
simpler (No. 1 or A) to the richest (3, C), the length of the introductory units is variable
depending on the style but never less than one degree. It appears in the FRAME (blue
horizontal thermometer).

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Arranger Off, you select the intro pattern (1, 2 or 3), the button turns red, pressing START starts
arranger INTRO preselected to bind the A CHANGE CHANGE or any other previously selected
.

It is possible during the game to a replay INTRO, you only have to click on the reason for his
choice.

5.11.2 CHANGE
offers according to the origin of the style variations up to 4 A, B, C, D or RIFF and up to 5
FILL IN. These variations each have a different pattern of support in general from simple "A" to
the richest "D" some original Ketron styles offer RIFF instead of change "D".
RIFF is a pre recorded musical phrase of several measures. Up to 32 steps, its length is
indicated by the blue horizontal thermometer part A, the harmonic grid rotates in the tone of the
recent agreement struck before entering this variation. This feature is very popular for
enhancing the musician's improvisation on a given grid.
The change over is indicated by the blue color of the button.

5.11.3 FILL IN
provides up to three reasons for FILL IN BREAK more for Ketron styles and up to 5 FILL
IN for YAMAHA styles. By default, no FILL is selected, the buttons change color upon selection.
Arranger Off, selecting a fill / BREAK will start the arranger on the FILL / BREAK preset from its
start.

The framework is provided with a button which turns red when selected. This
automatically starts a fill when changing CHANGE according to the following arrangement:

VARIATION AUTO FILL


A 1
A to B 1
B 2
B to C 2
C 2
C to D (or RIFF) 2
D (or RIFF) 3
D (or RIFF) to A 3

5.11.3 ENDING
provides up to four reasons for terminating the simplest to the most wealthy, the length of
the reasons for terminating the style varies but never less than one degree. It appears in the
FRAME (blue horizontal thermometer).

Note : If you start the arranger on ENDING, will stop at the end of the pattern end.

All commands can be assigned by the arranger OPTIONS / CONTROLLERS then


CONDUCTOR menu.

5.11.4 MARKERS
When reads a sequence, the control panel of the arranger becomes bulletin board
MARKERS which look like.

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Figure 74 TABLE OF MARKERS

A marker is used for storing a MIDI file in a precise position.


display the markers present in the MIDI file, in the area of variations arranger. Clicking on a marker
buttons, reading the MIDI file directly to the start position of this marker.
If the MIDI file is being played, the position change will take place at the end of the
measurement, for a smooth transition.
This is very useful if you eg public requires additional chorus. You click on the marker Chorus,
and at the end of the current measurement, a chorus will be chained perfectly.

In OPTIONS / CONTROLLERS, it is possible to assign up to 15 tags to MIDI buttons, keys


or PC ... (Section MARKERS).

It is also possible to use the functions assigned to CHANGE CHANGE UP and DOWN arranger
keys to move through the markers, with the ability to support several times in a row.

The third option is to use the control usually assigned to variations in key arranger. To do this,
use an editor of MIDI files and name tags, so that they contain: Intro Intro 1 or 2 or 3 or Intro or
Ending Ending 1 Ending 2 or 3 or 4 or Ending Main Main A or B or C or Main Hand D or Fill In
Fill In 1 or 2 or 3 or Fill In Fill In Break.Par example, if the marker is called "Main C" or "Solo
Guitar Hand C", you can go to the position of the marker by pressing the button or pedal
assigned to variation 3 arranger.

5.12 STATUS ARRANGEUR

Figure 75 : STATUS ARRANGEUR

5.12.1 START
Arranger stopped, pressing START starts the arranger (right or left click), the button will
turn green and the screen changes to STOP. The measurement indicator is activated,
the first of four LEDs indicates highlights (red light), the other, green, show time low.
Arranger running, pressing STOP stops immediately arranger (right or left click). The
button returns to its orange color and screen changes START (ready for a new start).

5.12.2 TEMPO
By successively pressing the "+" and "-" keys, it is possible to increase or decrease the tempo
value in steps of + or - 1. The limit values are between 40 and 250 minimum for the maximum.
An arc of orange-red circle whose opening is proportional to the value of TEMPO provides
coarse adjustment TEMPO, sliding the mouse along a vertical axis.
In addition, a first double click on the displayed value changes appearance as below:

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Figure 76 : Double click on TEMPO
The appearance of a small padlock in the center and a yellow circle indicates periphery GEL
TEMPO. This TEMPO LOCK function allows chaining of other styles on the same TEMPO.
A second double-click resets the tempo indicator in its original definition and cancels the
TEMPO LOCK function

Note : TAP TEMPO: You can define a new tempo, time clicking with the right mouse button on
the wheel TEMPO button.

In OPTIONS / CONTROLLERS, you can assign a key to the TAP TEMPO function.

5.12.3 SYNC
This framework offers two options:

SYNC START: This function starts the arranger in sync with any
note received in the LEFT (Left hand) part

SYNC STOP: This function stops the arranger when no note is


received in the LEFT part.

Note : These two options are not mutually exclusive, checked simultaneously play only
when notes to it from the LEFT section.

5.12.4 COUNT IN
Arranger Off, like a drummer, this function is a count of chopsticks on the quarter of a measure
heard before the start of the arranger.

Arranger On, the COUNT IN button changes to RESTART, this function immediately reset the
arranger on the first beat of the measure.

Functions COUNT IN / RESTART are enabled with right or left clicks.

5.12.5 FADE
The arranger OFF, pressing FADE IN (the button turns red) causes a fade output from
the zero level to the noise level programmed. When the noise level reaches the screen is
programmed exchange FADE OUT and the button returns to gray.

The arranger START, pressing FADE OUT (the button turns red) causes a sound fade
out from the noise programmed to zero. When the noise level reaches zero the screen
changes FADE IN, the button becomes gray and the Arranger is stopped.

Note: The behavior of the FADE function is identical to a MIDI sequence or Kar.

5.12.6 HOLD
The HOLD function when activated can remember the last agreement received in his LEFT part.
Practically, with the arranger on, it keeps the activation of all the backing tracks, bass and

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drums even if the agreements of the left hand are not required. Otherwise, only the battery is
active without agreements received.

All ARRANGEUR STATUS commands are assignable by the OPTIONS / CONTROLLERS then
TRANSPORT menu.

6. ERROR MESSAGES
Please do not select the same MIDI IN.

Figure 77 : MIDI error message

7. CONTACT
Technical Support: support@varranger.fr

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8. APPENDIX
Non-exhaustive and non-exclusive examples of possible configurations

Note : In all these configurations, MIDI connections to are made via a MIDI interface the
number of entries that will be needed (UM-3G Cakewalk by Roland for example - ed)

Figure 78 : Configuration 1 keyboard

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Figure 79 : Different ways to control vArranger

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Figure 80 : Setup 1 + 2 keyboards Midi pedal

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Figure 81 : Configuring MIDI Guitar

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Figure 82: Configuration Accordionist

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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1: Interface vA ................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2: WINDOW PROGRAM................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3: OPTIONS...................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4: MIDI PORTS - KEYBOARD MODE .............................................................................. 5
Figure 5: MIDI PORTS - ACCORDION METHOD ....................................................................... 5
Figure 6: MIDI PORTS - 2nd MIDI IN - LED feedback ................................................................. 6
Figure 7: MIDI PORTS - 2nd MIDI IN - nanoKONTROL .............................................................. 6
Figure 8: CONTROLLED BY MIDI INPUT ................................................................................... 9
Figure 9: CONTROLLED BY PC KEYBOARD............................................................................. 9
Figure 10: CONTROLLED BY JOYSTICK ................................................................................. 10
Figure 11: Message Controller already assigned....................................................................... 10
Figure 12: OPTIONS CONTROLLERS ...................................................................................... 11
Figure 13: MIDI MONITOR ........................................................................................................ 11
Figure 14: Edit Window SONG CHORDS .................................................................................. 12
Figure 15: Time able sections .................................................................................................... 13
Figure 16: Pop-SONG CHORDS ............................................................................................... 13
Figure 17: How many times you want to paste the selected measures? ................................... 14
Figure 18: measuring ... ............................................................................................................. 14
Figure 19: Confirmation message .............................................................................................. 14
Figure 20: Window MIDI EVENT LIST ....................................................................................... 16
Figure 21: OPTIONS - MASTER................................................................................................ 16
Figure 22: OPTIONS - EFFECTS .............................................................................................. 17
Figure 23: ARABIC SCALE........................................................................................................ 17
Figure 24: ABOUT ..................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 25: PANIC....................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 26: TIME ......................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 27: Transposition - 2 semitones...................................................................................... 18
Figure 28: No transposition ........................................................................................................ 18
Figure 29: Transposition three semitones .................................................................................. 18
Figure 30: Display real time ....................................................................................................... 19
Figure 31: KEYBOARD MODE .................................................................................................. 19
Figure 32: MODE KEYBOARD - SPLIT POINT ......................................................................... 19
Figure 33: STYLE "TEXMEX" is used for the SONG "Bamba" .................................................. 20
Figure 34: OCTAVE ................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 35: NORMAL BASS ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 36: MANUAL BASS ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 37: BASS TO LOWEST .................................................................................................. 21
Figure 38: RIGHT....................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 39: RIGHT - 2ND VOICE ................................................................................................ 21
Figure 40: RIGHT - FULL KEYBOARD ...................................................................................... 21
Figure 41: VOICE....................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 42: Erase Confirmation ................................................................................................... 23
Figure 43: OFF Function ............................................................................................................ 23
Figure 44: SELECT A SOUND................................................................................................... 24
Figure 45: Button INS ................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 46: MY SOUNDS ............................................................................................................ 25
Figure 47: Function not activated LINK...................................................................................... 25
Figure 48: Function LINK enabled ............................................................................................. 25
Figure 49: ADD TO MY SOUNDS.............................................................................................. 25
Figure 50: REMOVE .................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 51: MY SONGS............................................................................................................... 26
Figure 52: MY SONG - Right Click............................................................................................. 27
Figure 53: MY SONG - TO MOVE .... ........................................................................................ 27
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Figure 54: MY SONG - COPY TO ............................................................................................. 28
Figure 55: MY SONG - DELETE ............................................................................................... 28
Figure 56: MY SONG - RENAME ... .......................................................................................... 28
Figure 57: SAVE OPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 30
Figure 58: SAVE CONFIG STARTUP........................................................................................ 30
Figure 59: Save Song ................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 60: MY SONGS FOLDER ............................................................................................... 32
Figure 61: Search ...................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 62: LYRICS..................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 63: KARAOKE ................................................................................................................ 33
Figure 64: LYRICS..................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 65: VOICE....................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 66: SOUND EDIT............................................................................................................ 35
Figure 67: SOUND EDIT RIGHT 1, 2, 3, 4 and 2ND VOICE LEFT 1, 2, 3................................. 36
Figure 68: SOUND EDIT - DRUM & PERC................................................................................ 37
Figure 69: SEND TO MIDI OUT................................................................................................. 38
Figure 70: STYLE MIXER .......................................................................................................... 39
Figure 71: MASTER AND EFFECTS GROUP ........................................................................... 39
Figure 72: Real time control table with an original style KETRON ............................................. 40
Figure 73: Table of real-time control with original YAMAHA style .............................................. 40
Figure 74: TABLE OF MARKERS.............................................................................................. 42
Figure 75: STATUS ARRANGEUR............................................................................................ 42
Figure 76: Double click on TEMPO............................................................................................ 43
Figure 77: MIDI error message .................................................................................................. 44
Figure 78: Configuring Keyboard 1 ............................................................................................ 45
Figure 79: Different ways to control vArranger ......................................................................... 46
Figure 80: Configuration 2 + 1 pedal keyboards Midi................................................................. 47
Figure 81: Configuring MIDI Guitar ............................................................................................ 48
Figure 82: Configuration Accordionist ........................................................................................ 49

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SUMMARY

2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................2

3. FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................................2

4. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................2

5. DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................................................3
5.1 WINDOW PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................3
5.1.1 OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................3
5.1.1.1 MIDI PORTS ............................................................................................................................................4
5.1.1.2 CONTROLLERS ......................................................................................................................................9
5.1.1.3 SONG CHORDS ....................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1.3.1 Creating chordsheet............................................................................................................................12
5.1.1.3.2 The vRIFF function: ...........................................................................................................................15
5.1.1.4 MIDI EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................15
5.1.1.5 MASTER ................................................................................................................................................16
5.1.1.6 EFFECTS...............................................................................................................................................17
5.1.2 Icons MIDI Activity.....................................................................................................................................17
5.1.3 vArranger ................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.4 PANIC .......................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.5 TIME..........................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.6 ICONS REDUCTION / CLOSE .................................................................................................................18
5.2 TRANSPOSE ...................................................................................................................................................18
5.3 REAL TIME DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................................18
5.3.1 PART 1......................................................................................................................................................19
5.3.2 PART 2......................................................................................................................................................19
5.3.3 THE PLAYER A ........................................................................................................................................19
5.3.4 THE PLAYER B ........................................................................................................................................20
5.4 OCTAVE...........................................................................................................................................................20
5.5 BASS ................................................................................................................................................................20
5.5.1 NORMAL BASS ........................................................................................................................................20
5.5.2 MANUAL BASS.........................................................................................................................................20
5.5.3 BASS TO LOWEST ..................................................................................................................................21
5.6 RIGHT ..............................................................................................................................................................21
5.6.1 RIGHT .......................................................................................................................................................21
5.6.2 RIGHT - 2ND VOICE ................................................................................................................................21
5.6.3 RIGHT FULL KEYBOARD ........................................................................................................................21
5.7 VOICE ..............................................................................................................................................................22
5.7.1 INS ............................................................................................................................................................23
5.8 MY SOUNDS....................................................................................................................................................24
5.8.1 "Sounds Drop Here"..................................................................................................................................25
5.8.2 Delete a stamp MY SOUNDS ...................................................................................................................25
5.9 MY SONGS ......................................................................................................................................................26
5.9.1 LOAD ........................................................................................................................................................29
5.9.2 SAVE.........................................................................................................................................................29
5.9.3 "Songs My Folder" ....................................................................................................................................31
5.9.4 "Refresh" ...................................................................................................................................................32
5.9.5 "Search" ....................................................................................................................................................32
5.9.6 LYRICS .....................................................................................................................................................33
5.9.7 KARAOKE.................................................................................................................................................33
5.10 MIXER ............................................................................................................................................................34
5.10.1 GROUP VOICE.......................................................................................................................................34
5.10.2 SECTION SOUND EDIT .........................................................................................................................35
5.10.3 SAVE SOUND.........................................................................................................................................37
5.10.4 CONTEXT MENU TRACK ......................................................................................................................38
5.10.4.1 SEND TO MIDI ...................................................................................................................................38
5.10.4.2 SOUND EDIT ... .................................................................................................................................38
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5.10.4.3 STYLE MIXER ...................................................................................................................................38
5.10.5 GROUP MASTER / EFFECTS ...............................................................................................................39
5.11 REAL TIME CONTROL ARRANGEUR..........................................................................................................40
5.11.1 INTRO .....................................................................................................................................................40
5.11.2 CHANGE.................................................................................................................................................41
5.11.3 FILL IN ....................................................................................................................................................41
5.11.3 ENDING ..................................................................................................................................................41
5.11.4 MARKERS ..............................................................................................................................................41
5.12 STATUS ARRANGEUR .................................................................................................................................42
5.12.1 START ....................................................................................................................................................42
5.12.2 TEMPO ...................................................................................................................................................42
5.12.3 SYNC ......................................................................................................................................................43
5.12.4 COUNT IN...............................................................................................................................................43
5.12.5 FADE.......................................................................................................................................................43
5.12.6 HOLD ......................................................................................................................................................43

6. ERROR MESSAGES .............................................................................................................................................44

7. CONTACT ..............................................................................................................................................................44

8. APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................................................45

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