MIDI Carillon Keyboard: Difference between revisions

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The Chime Master ~~Practice Clavier is a~~ MIDI keyboard controller ~~that~~ uses the pedals and manual baton keys like those used to perform music on concert sized tower carillon instruments. ~~The first design goal was affordability, a close secondary goal was~~ the ~~faithful feel~~ of the ~~clapper weight~~ on the ~~manual~~ keys. ~~All who have tried~~ this instrument ~~have judged it a success on both points~~.

CarillonKeyboardMIDI-49.jpg|Clavier with optional skins

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The Chime Master carillon style MIDI keyboard controller uses the pedals and manual baton keys like those used to perform music on concert sized tower carillon instruments. It accurately simulates the weights of the bell clappers on the baton keys. You can use this keyboard as either a practice instrument, or an authentic keyboard controller for our electronic keyboards. We provide the keyboard in three assembly options:

Whether you’re an aspiring musician or professional ~~carillonneur~~, you can enhance your skill and expertise without leaving the comfort of home. Even if the nearest carillon tower is quite a distance away, you can ensure you’ll always be ready for a performance. Combining quality and affordability into a standards compliant, touch sensitive package, the Chime Master Practice Clavier is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience.

* Fully assembled

* Quick-build kit

* Complete parts kit

Whether you’re an aspiring musician or professional carillonist, you can enhance your skill and expertise without leaving the comfort of home. Even if the nearest carillon tower is quite a distance away, you can ensure you’ll always be ready for a performance. Combining quality and affordability into a standards compliant, touch sensitive package, the Chime Master Practice Clavier is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience.

Chime Master Practice Claviers are available for purchase as a kit or fully assembled and delivered to your door.

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* 43 inches high x 60 inches wide x 26-1/2 deep (56 inches high with music stand)

* Weight 452 lbs.

== Options ==

Call Jeff Crook for pricing details for these options.

* Wooden skins to hide and protect the mechanism

* Wooden keys are standard, but synthetic keys are available for washable high-usage situations

* Wooden adjustable bench

* Sound systems

** University of Chicago samples are available to GCNA membership. Chime Master can provide a Mac Mini that boots with these samples ready to play (no display, keyboard or mouse needed). We can provide guidance to set up your own Mac or PC to use this resource at no extra charge.

** Chime Master has an available sound module with multiple bells, transposition, amplifier and speakers

== Documents ==

Practice Clavier [[Media:Prkeyboard-2013.pdf|specification sheet]] (PDF)

Assembly guide and videos are available online to kit purchasers.

[[Category:Specifications]]

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-The Chime Master Practice Clavier is a MIDI keyboard controller that uses the pedals and manual baton keys like those used to perform music on concert sized tower carillon instruments. The first design goal was affordability, a close secondary goal was the faithful feel of the clapper weight on the manual keys. All who have tried this instrument have judged it a success on both points.
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+CarillonKeyboardMIDI-49.jpg|Clavier with optional skins
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+The Chime Master carillon style MIDI keyboard controller uses the pedals and manual baton keys like those used to perform music on concert sized tower carillon instruments. It accurately simulates the weights of the bell clappers on the baton keys. You can use this keyboard as either a practice instrument, or an authentic keyboard controller for our electronic keyboards. We provide the keyboard in three assembly options:
-Whether you’re an aspiring musician or professional carillonneur, you can enhance your skill and expertise without leaving the comfort of home. Even if the nearest carillon tower is quite a distance away, you can ensure you’ll always be ready for a performance.   Combining quality and affordability into a standards compliant, touch sensitive package, the Chime Master Practice Clavier is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience.
+* Fully assembled
+* Quick-build kit
+* Complete parts kit
+Whether you’re an aspiring musician or professional carillonist, you can enhance your skill and expertise without leaving the comfort of home. Even if the nearest carillon tower is quite a distance away, you can ensure you’ll always be ready for a performance.   Combining quality and affordability into a standards compliant, touch sensitive package, the Chime Master Practice Clavier is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience.
 Chime Master Practice Claviers are available for purchase as a kit or fully assembled and delivered to your door.
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 * 43 inches high x 60 inches wide x 26-1/2 deep (56 inches high with music stand)
 * Weight 452 lbs.
+== Options ==
+Call Jeff Crook for pricing details for these options.
+* Wooden skins to hide and protect the mechanism
+* Wooden keys are standard, but synthetic keys are available for washable high-usage situations
+* Wooden adjustable bench
+* Sound systems
+** University of Chicago samples are available to GCNA membership. Chime Master can provide a Mac Mini that boots with these samples ready to play (no display, keyboard or mouse needed). We can provide guidance to set up your own Mac or PC to use this resource at no extra charge.
+** Chime Master has an available sound module with multiple bells, transposition, amplifier and speakers
 == Documents ==
 Practice Clavier [[Media:Prkeyboard-2013.pdf|specification sheet]] (PDF)
+Assembly guide and videos are available online to kit purchasers.
 [[Category:Specifications]]