Rane MPE MIDI Programmable Equalizer Manuel d'utilisateur

1Rane MPE Users GuideForewordWelcome to the MPE Users Guide. Within thesepages lurk the details you’ll need to twiddle everyknob on your Rane MIDI Pro

10Rane MPE Users Guide2. Press the UP or DOWN keys to scroll to thedesired expression controller. Any single MIDIcontinuous controller number ( 0-120)

11Rane MPE Users GuideTo perform curve weighting on the MPE 14:1. Make sure you’re in Normal Operating mode, andthen enter the curve weighting functi

12Rane MPE Users GuidePlacing The MPE In And Out OfLockoutLockout disables the MPE front panel for thosewho wish to make their equalizer tamper-proof.

13Rane MPE Users Guide2. Enter the desired MIDI channel number using the0-9, or UP and DOWN keys.3. Press the MIDI CHANNEL key again to returnto the

14Rane MPE Users GuideTurning Omni Mode On And OffSometimes it is necessary to instruct the MPE tolisten to all MIDI channels, but to only transmit on

15Rane MPE Users GuideSYSEXAs mentioned earlier, there are two SYSEXoptions that can be enabled for remote programming,monitoring of MPE parameters, a

16Rane MPE Users GuideTo slave two or more MPE’s together, it is gener-ally recommended you program one MPE (themaster) with all the desired parameter

17Rane MPE Users GuideEnabling Parameter Echo1. Make sure you’re in Normal Operating mode,then enter the Set Parameter Echo function bypressing F-PARA

18Rane MPE Users Guideequipment rack. With the Rane FVL 22 RemoteVolume Level controller and the RPS 4, continuousvolume and EQ presets can be control

19Rane MPE Users GuideHere is a wiring diagram to use with momentarycontact pushbuttons with optional LED indicators.This idea can be used for 2, 3 or

2Rane MPE Users GuideAbout This Users GuideConventionsA few words about the various conventions usedin this document: Front panel LED and key names

20Rane MPE Users GuideMPE Computer SoftwareThere are some advantages to programming theMPE's from a computer. Programs can be saved ondisk and ba

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22Rane MPE Users GuideApplicationsNow for the fun part, using the MPE. The MPEhooks up to other audio equipment just like a stan-dard graphic equaliz

23Rane MPE Users GuideExample 4:Master-slave configuration with 3 slaves, using aMIDI Thru box.Example 6:Computer-controlled system with MIDI Merger.T

24Rane MPE Users GuideBattery MaintenanceThe MPE contains a battery to keep the memoryalive during power down. The battery should lastfive years, as l

25Rane MPE Users GuideProblem:The MPE doesn’t receive MIDI program changecommands.Troubleshooting: 1. Is the MIDI cable plugged in correctly? TheMIDI

26Rane MPE Users GuideAppendix A: Error CodesThe MPE scolds you with error codes (on theSYSTEM display) whenever you enter a key pressthat is invalid.

27Rane MPE Users GuideComputing EQ Ramp Transition TimeIn the figure below an MPE 14 is in transitionbetween two curves (the heavy lines). The Ramp is

28Rane MPE Users GuideReal World ExampleLet’s put this into MIDI studio language. Supposewe use the ramp as an effect to cross fade into a newsection

29Rane MPE Users GuideAppendix D: MPE 14 Factory PresetsPreset Ch Level 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k 10k 16k110000000000000002000000

3Rane MPE Users GuideUser Modes and FunctionsThe MPE user interface is organized into threemain user modes. These are: Normal Operating mode EQ Ed

30Rane MPE Users GuidePreset Ch Level 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k 10k 16k151000000000000-1-1-32000000000000-1-1-3Comment: Stereo Hi

31Rane MPE Users GuidePreset Level 31.5 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1k 1.25 1.6k 2k 2.5k 3.15 4k 5k 6.3k 8k 10k 12.5 16k1 0 00

32Rane MPE Users GuideIndexAAdding two curves ... 10Aftertouch ...

33Rane MPE Users GuideKKey scan ... 16KeysBANK ...

34Rane MPE Users GuidePParameter echo ... 16Patch ...

4Rane MPE Users GuideDetailed OperationIt’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your handsdirty. If you haven’t already done so, plug in yourMPE, gra

5Rane MPE Users GuideSelecting The SYSTEM Display BaseRemember when your sadistic high school mathteacher made you perform impossible arithmetic indif

6Rane MPE Users GuideThe Secrets of Decimal and Octal NumbersThe concepts behind decimal and octal numbers may be intimidating at first, but are reall

7Rane MPE Users Guidelower frequency bands (31.5-630 Hz) of theequalizer. Pressing EQ again selects the upperfrequency bands (800-16 kHz). Pressing

8Rane MPE Users GuideAdjusting The Ramp Step SizeOne of the unfortunate laws of physics tells us thatabrupt changes to audio signals cause “pops”. The

9Rane MPE Users GuideEditing The Expression ParametersExpression is a feature of importance to musicianswho use MIDI continuous controllers or channel