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Advanced eXperience<sup>™</sup> (AX) virtual bell instruments represent the leading edge of bell ringing technology. All Advanced eXperience™ instruments are made in Ohio by Chime Master.


Advanced eXperience<sup>™</sup> (AX) virtual bell instruments represent the leading edge of bell ringing technology.
* [https://www.chimemaster.com/electronic-carillons Web page]
* [[:Category:AX_Manual|Online operating manual for AX virtual bell instruments]]
* Demonstration Remote with audio coming soon


== Compelling features ==
== All models include ==
=== Front Panel Touchscreen ===
Quickly access any feature you need with quick function buttons that you can customize with easily recognizable icons and colors. Create new buttons for special occasions. Set up your system and ringing schedules with simple screens. Organize your home menu with only the features you need.
=== Remote Control App ===
Simply tap the front touchscreen [[Remote_AX|Remote]] button to view a QR code that you can scan with your smartphone. Doing so instantly installs the remote control app and authenticates your phone with your bell system. You can use this remote app to ring your bells with the same quick function buttons you set on your touchscreen.
=== Chime.Center ===
Access your schedules and settings from your home or office with the [[Chime.Center]] management web portal. Available options include multiple user support where you can customize home screens for your staff on both the front panel touchscreen and their remote controls. Your system will regularly receive updates and upgrades.


=== Remarkable realism ===
Connected systems continually synchronize their clocks to accurate time servers.
A quality bell has been a difficult instrument to reproduce accurately with any recording technology. Standing next to a bell, one experiences a dynamic range from deafening to less than a whisper. Even the best digital recordings from as near as ten years ago would not satisfy our ears. With a large bell, it may take individual harmonic partials hundreds of seconds to decay away. Earlier technology carillons betray their low fidelity by fading out 10-20 seconds after the last note of a song.
=== SmartAlmanac AX ===
Chime Master’s unique set-it-and-forget-it [[Using_Chime_Center#Schedules_and_settings|SmartAlmanac]]<sup>™</sup> provides appropriate music automatically with seasonal changes year after year. With the Advanced Experience features of Chime Center you can add seasons, change their starting and ending dates and select seasonal music. Preview or review selection play lists and make adjustments to the SmartAlmanac song by song.


Advanced eXperience systems now provide bell samples captured and reproduced with truly high definition (HD) audio technology for breathtaking realism. Bells can finally come alive and sing. To reproduce this realism from your tower, we combine Advanced eXperience virtual bell instruments with another recent development. Our [[Sound_Packages#inSpire.E2.84.A2_Ultimate|inSpire audio systems]] feature not only the time tested long-throw horns that can be heard at a distance, but also high fidelity weather resistant full range and subsonic drivers. Intelligent amplifiers are programmed to provide each driver and horn with its ideal frequencies and combines them into a well balanced cluster that carries for a distance, but sounds real yet not too loud up close.
Support for automatic daylight time correction for world-wide time zones for both the ringing schedule and tower clocks.
 
Realism on a budget is provided with a Bravo or Millennium carillon coupled with our Value or Outreach audio systems. These models feature equalized (EQ) instrumentation to upgrade all brands of previously installed speakers and amplifiers.
 
=== Color touch screen ===
We have invested significant effort to develop an easy user interface that you may only encounter once when you receive your system. A guided setup process offers plain language steps that configures your system according to your liturgical tradition and ringing needs. The set-it-and-forget-it quick start configures the SmartAlmanac™ to insure that appropriate music will always play, and automatically change as seasons change as you follow the liturgical calendar, including movable dates like Easter.
 
Large colorful touch screen buttons allow you to quickly access any feature you need, not only to schedule automatic ringing, but to manually ring special occasions. Customize your home screen to provide only the ringing you need.
 
=== Easy remote control ===
Five quick steps will install a remote control app on your phone that has the same home menu as you configure for the front panel screen. Login, tap Remote on the screen, verify login then scan a QR code with your phone. You now have remote control of your ringing system and can add it to your phone's home screen. It is that simple. You do not have to download anything from an app store. You do not have to login to the app. Everything needed for secure control is provided within the QR code.
 
=== Management portal ===
Manage your ringing system from wherever you are with the [[Chime_Center|Chime Center]] management portal.
 
* Complete control and management of the ringing system from anywhere over the Internet
* Multiple user management and home screen customization
* SmartAlmanac seasonal additions and customization
* Music librarian
* Backups and Updates
 
== Virtual bell instruments ==


== Available AX Models ==
=== Specifications ===
=== Specifications ===
* [[Platinum_AX|Platinum AX<sup>™</sup> virtual bell instrument]]
* [[Platinum_AX|'''Platinum AX<sup>™</sup> virtual bell instrument''']]
* [[Millennium_AX|Millennium® AX carillon]]
* [[Millennium_AX|'''Millennium® AX carillon''']]
* [[Bravo_AX|Bravo AX<sup>™</sup> carillon]]
* [[Bravo_AX|'''Bravo AX<sup>™</sup> carillon''']]




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|+ Compare AX models
|+ Compare '''Advanced eXperience''' models
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! scope="col" | Feature
! scope="col" | Feature
! scope="col" | Bravo™
! scope="col" | [[Bravo_AX|Bravo™]]
! scope="col" | Standard Millennium<sup>®</sup>
! scope="col" | [[Millennium_AX|Millennium<sup>®</sup>]]
! scope="col" | inSpire Millennium<sup>®</sup>
! scope="col" | [[Platinum_AX|Platinum™]]
! scope="col" | Platinum™
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| Front Panel speakers || Single 3-watt || Single 15-watt || Single 15-watt || Dual 15-watt stereo
|align=center|&nbsp;
|align=center|[[File:BravoAX.png|150px|link=Bravo_AX|Bravo AX Specification]]
|align=center|[[File:Millennium-AX-2022.png|150px|link=Millennium_AX|Millennium AX Specification]]
|align=center|[[File:PlatinumAX-demo.png|150px|link=Platinum_AX|Platinum AX Specification]]
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| [[Chime_Center#Subscriptions|Chime Center subscription included]] || 1-Year Essential (upgradable) || 1-Year Managed (upgradable) || 1-Year Managed (upgradable) || 1-Year Premium
|align=right| Warranty ||align=center|5-Year||align=center|5-Year||align=center|5-Year
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| Audio package requirements || Value or Outreach<sup>1</sup> || Value or Outreach<sup>1</sup> || inSpire™ || inSpire™
|align=right| Storage ||align=center|32GB||align=center|64GB||align=center|128GB
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| Outdoor speaker zones || one || one || one || Two directional or stereo
|align=right| Front Panel speakers ||align=center| Single 3-watt ||align=center| Single 15-watt ||align=center| Dual 15-watt stereo
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| MIDI keyboard/organ input || N/A<sup>2</sup> || Single manual || Single manual || Dual manual<sup>3</sup>
|align=right| [[Chime_Center#Subscriptions|Chime.Center subscription included]] ||align=center| 1-Year Premium ||align=center| 1-Year Premium ||align=center| 1-Year Premium
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| Keyboard recording and MIDI file loading || N/A || YES || YES || YES
|align=right| Audio packages<sup>1</sup> ||align=center| Value or Outreach ||align=center| inSpire™ or Outreach ||align=center| inSpire™ or Outreach
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| Audio file loading || no || no || no || YES
|align=right| Balanced line outdoor speaker zones || align=center|one || align=center|one ||align=center| Two directional or stereo
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| Available instrument combinations  || 8 EQ || 8 EQ || 8 HD || 23 HD
|align=right| Balanced line indoor PA outputs || align=center|mono || align=center|mono || align=center | Stereo
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| Included liturgical ringing || 70+ || 70+ || 300+ || 300+
|align=right| MIDI keyboard/organ input ||align=center| &mdash; ||align=center| Single manual ||align=center| Dual manual<sup>2</sup>
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| Included musical selections (expandable) || Hundreds || Thousands || Thousands || Thousands
|align=right| Keyboard recording and MIDI file loading ||align=center| &mdash; ||align=center| YES ||align=center| YES
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| Music arrangements || 3 || 3 || 5 || 5
|align=right| Audio file loading ||align=center| &mdash; ||align=center| &mdash; ||align=center| YES
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| Included clock chimes || Westminster || Westminster || Westminster || All available<sup>4</sup>
|align=right| High Definition<br />Bell voicing<sup>4</sup> ||align=center| 140 Bells<br />5 Voices<br />Largest bell 2,000 lb. ||align=center| 282 Bells<br />7 Voices<br />Largest bell 5,200 lb. ||align=center| 900+ Bells<br />24 Voices<br />Largest bell 40,000 lb.
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| Customer recorded clock chimes || no || YES || YES || YES
|align=right| Tolling bells ||align=center| 17 ||align=center| 25 ||align=center| 300 (10 foundry voices)
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| Other selections || Bugle:Taps<br/>Bagpipes:Amazing Grace || Bugle:Taps<br/>Military option (20 more)<br/>Bagpipes:Amazing Grace<br/>Cemetery option (3 more) || Bugle:Taps<br/>Military option (20 more)<br/>Bagpipes:Amazing Grace<br/>Cemetery option (3 more) || All available options included
|align=right| Swinging bells ||align=center| 17 || align=center| 20 ||align=center| 125 (5 foundry voices)  
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| Tower bell interface option || no<sup>5</sup> || YES || YES || YES
|align=right| Included liturgical ringing<sup>5</sup> ||align=center| [[Media:Bravo AX Ringing and Special Functions Sheet.pdf|70+]] ||align=center| [[Media:PAX MAX Ringing and Special Functions Sheet.pdf|200+]] ||align=center| [[Media:PAX MAX Ringing and Special Functions Sheet.pdf|300+]]
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| Outside clock interface option || no<sup>5</sup> || YES || YES || YES  
|align=right| Included musical selections (expandable) ||align=center| [[Media:LX_BravoAX-Music.pdf|Hundreds]] ||align=center| [[Media:Chime Center - Library Platinum & Millennium 220426.pdf|Thousands]] ||align=center| [[Media:Chime Center - Library Platinum & Millennium 220426.pdf|Thousands]]
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|align=right| Selectable Music arrangements ||align=center| 3 ||align=center| 4 ||align=center| 5
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|align=right| Included clock chimes ||align=center| Westminster ||align=center| Westminster ||align=center| All available<sup>3</sup>
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|align=right| Customer recorded clock chimes ||align=center| Not MIDI capable<sup>5</sup> ||align=center| YES ||align=center| YES
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|align=right| Audio recordings ||align=center| Bugle:Taps<br/>Bagpipes:Amazing Grace ||align=center| All available bugles and bagpipes ||align=center| All available bugles and bagpipes
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|align=right| Tower bell interface option ||align=center| &mdash; ||align=center| YES ||align=center| YES  
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|align=right| Outside clock interface option ||align=center| &mdash; ||align=center| YES ||align=center| YES  
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;Notes
;Notes
:1 - These models can also be used with existing installed amplifier and speakers as they incorporate horn protection for Chime Master Value and Outreach audio systems.
:1 - Any of the three carillon models can replace existing carillon systems with a working amplifier and speakers. Built-in filters protect horn loudspeakers that have been installed on many existing systems. All orders that do not include an inSpire audio package will ship with a protective high-pass filter engaged on the tower output.
:2 - Bravo has no MIDI file compatibility or keyboard connections available.
:2 - Platinum supports two full five octave keyboards for simultaneous Carillon and Harp performance and recording.
:3 - Platinum supports two full five octave keyboards for simultaneous Carillon and Harp performance and recording.
:3 - As of this specification date, Platinum comes with 13 clock chiming melodies
:4 - As of this specification date, Platinum comes with 13 clock chiming melodies
:4 - Music can be played on any included bell instrument except swinging bell instruments and Bravo's Tolling bells.
:5 - Bravo does not support tower bell or clock interfaces.
:5 - Premium Chime.Center can be used to create unlimited additional ringing selections: Select tolling bell and number of strikes. Combine swinging bells into peals. Create new sequences for Angelus or time strike melodies. Set tempos and durations. Give your ringing functions a unique name for easy lookup from schedulers and home screen editor.
 
== Amplifiers and speakers ==
* [[Sound_Packages|Tower Audio packages]]


== Tower bell controls ==
== Tower bell controls ==
 
All of the following bell tower automation systems also support clock movements.
=== Libertas Advanced eXperience<sup>™</sup> ===
* [[Millennium_AX|Millennium<sup>®</sup> AX]] and  [[Platinum_AX|Platinum AX<sup>™</sup>]] systems can optionally control up to six tower bells for time strikes and other ringing.
* Libertas AX<sup>™</sup>
* [[Bell_Control_AX_Specification|Bell Control AX]] - Swinging, tolling, Angelus and time striking for one or more bells (no musical library).
* [[Libertas_AX_Specification|Libertas AX<sup>™</sup>]] - Rings music using real chime and carillons. Also features built-in electronic practice sounds that match the tower bells.
* Veritas AX<sup>™</sup> - Rings music using real chime and carillons. Available virtual bell instruments play inside and through tower audio systems to supplement and augment the real bells.


[[Category:AX Products]]
[[Category:AX Products]]

Latest revision as of 14:06, 9 May 2024

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Advanced eXperience (AX) virtual bell instruments represent the leading edge of bell ringing technology. All Advanced eXperience™ instruments are made in Ohio by Chime Master.

All models include

Front Panel Touchscreen

Quickly access any feature you need with quick function buttons that you can customize with easily recognizable icons and colors. Create new buttons for special occasions. Set up your system and ringing schedules with simple screens. Organize your home menu with only the features you need.

Remote Control App

Simply tap the front touchscreen Remote button to view a QR code that you can scan with your smartphone. Doing so instantly installs the remote control app and authenticates your phone with your bell system. You can use this remote app to ring your bells with the same quick function buttons you set on your touchscreen.

Chime.Center

Access your schedules and settings from your home or office with the Chime.Center management web portal. Available options include multiple user support where you can customize home screens for your staff on both the front panel touchscreen and their remote controls. Your system will regularly receive updates and upgrades.

Connected systems continually synchronize their clocks to accurate time servers.

SmartAlmanac AX

Chime Master’s unique set-it-and-forget-it SmartAlmanac provides appropriate music automatically with seasonal changes year after year. With the Advanced Experience features of Chime Center you can add seasons, change their starting and ending dates and select seasonal music. Preview or review selection play lists and make adjustments to the SmartAlmanac song by song.

Support for automatic daylight time correction for world-wide time zones for both the ringing schedule and tower clocks.

Available AX Models

Specifications


Compare Advanced eXperience models
Feature Bravo™ Millennium® Platinum™
  Bravo AX Specification Millennium AX Specification Platinum AX Specification
Warranty 5-Year 5-Year 5-Year
Storage 32GB 64GB 128GB
Front Panel speakers Single 3-watt Single 15-watt Dual 15-watt stereo
Chime.Center subscription included 1-Year Premium 1-Year Premium 1-Year Premium
Audio packages1 Value or Outreach inSpire™ or Outreach inSpire™ or Outreach
Balanced line outdoor speaker zones one one Two directional or stereo
Balanced line indoor PA outputs mono mono Stereo
MIDI keyboard/organ input Single manual Dual manual2
Keyboard recording and MIDI file loading YES YES
Audio file loading YES
High Definition
Bell voicing4
140 Bells
5 Voices
Largest bell 2,000 lb.
282 Bells
7 Voices
Largest bell 5,200 lb.
900+ Bells
24 Voices
Largest bell 40,000 lb.
Tolling bells 17 25 300 (10 foundry voices)
Swinging bells 17 20 125 (5 foundry voices)
Included liturgical ringing5 70+ 200+ 300+
Included musical selections (expandable) Hundreds Thousands Thousands
Selectable Music arrangements 3 4 5
Included clock chimes Westminster Westminster All available3
Customer recorded clock chimes Not MIDI capable5 YES YES
Audio recordings Bugle:Taps
Bagpipes:Amazing Grace
All available bugles and bagpipes All available bugles and bagpipes
Tower bell interface option YES YES
Outside clock interface option YES YES
Notes
1 - Any of the three carillon models can replace existing carillon systems with a working amplifier and speakers. Built-in filters protect horn loudspeakers that have been installed on many existing systems. All orders that do not include an inSpire audio package will ship with a protective high-pass filter engaged on the tower output.
2 - Platinum supports two full five octave keyboards for simultaneous Carillon and Harp performance and recording.
3 - As of this specification date, Platinum comes with 13 clock chiming melodies
4 - Music can be played on any included bell instrument except swinging bell instruments and Bravo's Tolling bells.
5 - Premium Chime.Center can be used to create unlimited additional ringing selections: Select tolling bell and number of strikes. Combine swinging bells into peals. Create new sequences for Angelus or time strike melodies. Set tempos and durations. Give your ringing functions a unique name for easy lookup from schedulers and home screen editor.

Amplifiers and speakers

Tower bell controls

All of the following bell tower automation systems also support clock movements.

  • Millennium® AX and Platinum AX systems can optionally control up to six tower bells for time strikes and other ringing.
  • Bell Control AX - Swinging, tolling, Angelus and time striking for one or more bells (no musical library).
  • Libertas AX - Rings music using real chime and carillons. Also features built-in electronic practice sounds that match the tower bells.
  • Veritas AX - Rings music using real chime and carillons. Available virtual bell instruments play inside and through tower audio systems to supplement and augment the real bells.