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[[File:CarillonKeyboardMIDI-49.jpg|frameless|right|Clavier with optional skins]] | [[File:CarillonKeyboardMIDI-49.jpg|frameless|right|600px|Clavier with optional skins]] | ||
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 | 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 carillon systems. We provide the keyboard in three assembly options: | ||
* Fully assembled | * Fully assembled | ||
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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 carillon keyboard is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience. | 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 carillon keyboard is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience. | ||
* Purchase | |||
* Lease | |||
* [https://northamericancarillonschool.com/ North American Carillon School] - student discounts | |||
== Features and Specifications == | == Features and Specifications == | ||
=== Standard MIDI === | === Standard MIDI === | ||
The output of the keyboard will plug into any MIDI instrument. A standard five-pin MIDI cable is supplied. MIDI to USB cables are optionally available. | |||
=== Convenient standard geometry === | === Convenient standard geometry === | ||
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=== Concert Size === | === Concert Size === | ||
The manual has a scope of 49 keys from C1 to C5, with 20 pedals from C1 to G2 with no missing semitones. | The manual has a scope of 49 keys from C1 to C5, with 20 pedals from C1 to G2 with no missing semitones. | ||
=== Physical === | === Physical === | ||
* 43 inches high x 60 inches wide x 26-1/2 deep (56 inches high with music stand) | * 43 inches high x 60 inches wide x 26-1/2 deep (56 inches high with music stand) | ||
* Keyboard weight 230 lbs. | * Keyboard weight 230 lbs. | ||
=== Connections === | === Connections === | ||
* 12 VDC in (530 mA), 1000 mA adapter included | * 12 VDC in (530 mA), 1000 mA adapter included | ||
* MIDI OUT standard 5-Pin DIN connector | * MIDI OUT standard 5-Pin DIN connector | ||
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* Sustain pedal input (1/4 inch phone jack) | * Sustain pedal input (1/4 inch phone jack) | ||
** only needed if using a synthesizer with voice with damping (like a piano) | ** only needed if using a synthesizer with voice with damping (like a piano) | ||
** insert a shorting plug to keep notes sustained | |||
== Options == | == Options == | ||
Call Jeff Crook for pricing details for these options. | Call Jeff Crook at Chime Master (1-800-344-7464) for pricing details for these options. | ||
* Wooden skins to hide and protect the mechanism | * Wooden skins to hide and protect the mechanism | ||
* Wooden keys are standard, but synthetic keys are available for | * Wooden keys are standard, but washable synthetic keys are available for high-usage situations | ||
* Wooden adjustable bench | * Wooden adjustable bench | ||
* Sound systems | * Sound systems | ||
** Our [[Practice_keyboard_bell_samples|Bell samples]] page has instructions for setting up a Mac or PC to provide sound using sampled bells | ** Our [[Practice_keyboard_bell_samples|Bell samples]] page has instructions for setting up a Mac or PC to provide sound using sampled bells | ||
== Documents == | == Documents == | ||
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== Troubleshooting == | == Troubleshooting == | ||
=== Adjust sensitivity === | |||
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/BqtZhC5SI4w</embedvideo> | |||
=== USB Interfacing to computers === | === USB Interfacing to computers === | ||
Latest revision as of 13:52, 24 May 2022
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 carillon systems. We provide the keyboard in three assembly options:
- 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 carillon keyboard is designed to provide a realistic carillon experience.
- Purchase
- Lease
- North American Carillon School - student discounts
Features and Specifications
Standard MIDI
The output of the keyboard will plug into any MIDI instrument. A standard five-pin MIDI cable is supplied. MIDI to USB cables are optionally available.
Convenient standard geometry
The Guild of Carilloneurs of North America and the World Carillon Federation have made the WCF-2006 keyboard standard an ideal compromise between Dutch and American keyboards that were made up to that time. The baton spacing allows the four-octave instrument to be transported in many midsize cars and minivans. The manual keyboard detaches from the pedal board for portability.
Concert Size
The manual has a scope of 49 keys from C1 to C5, with 20 pedals from C1 to G2 with no missing semitones.
Physical
- 43 inches high x 60 inches wide x 26-1/2 deep (56 inches high with music stand)
- Keyboard weight 230 lbs.
Connections
- 12 VDC in (530 mA), 1000 mA adapter included
- MIDI OUT standard 5-Pin DIN connector
- When used with a computer you must obtain a USB Midi interface cable:
- Roland UM-ONE is recommended - from Sweetwater - from Amazon
- When used with a computer you must obtain a USB Midi interface cable:
- Sustain pedal input (1/4 inch phone jack)
- only needed if using a synthesizer with voice with damping (like a piano)
- insert a shorting plug to keep notes sustained
Options
Call Jeff Crook at Chime Master (1-800-344-7464) for pricing details for these options.
- Wooden skins to hide and protect the mechanism
- Wooden keys are standard, but washable synthetic keys are available for high-usage situations
- Wooden adjustable bench
- Sound systems
- Our Bell samples page has instructions for setting up a Mac or PC to provide sound using sampled bells
Documents
MIDI Carillon Keyboard specification sheet (PDF)
Assembly guide and videos are available online to kit purchasers.
Troubleshooting
Adjust sensitivity
USB Interfacing to computers
The Roland UM-ONE Mk2 is our recommended adapter for MIDI to USB. Less expensive adapters may not have the optical isolated input required by the MIDI specification, and do not work. The Roland has both Windows and Mac drivers (and some ALSA support in newer Linux distributions). See the link in the specifications section above for vendors supplying the Roland interface.
Videos
- Review by Carlo van Ulft:
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