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VL Version 2
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Controller Connection & Calibration
If you followed the procedures in the previous section you are already at least partly
familiar with the extraordinary expressive capabilities of the VL1 Ver.2, VL7 Ver.2, or
VL1-m Ver.2 — without using external controllers. The next step is to connect a foot
controller and breath controller and experiment with the unprecedented expressive power
at your disposal when Version 2 is used with external controllers. The BC2 Breath
Controller is perhaps the most natural way to apply expressive control to the VL voices,
but a foot controller can be used instead if you’re more comfortable with foot control. Of
course, the breath and foot controllers can also be used to simultaneously control differ-
ent parameters.
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Breath Controller
The Breath Controller provides realistic expres-
sion with wind-instrument voices (volume and
timbre as well as tonguing attack variations) and
unprecedented control with string voices (bowed and
plucked). Plug the BC2 Breath Controller supplied
with the VL1 Ver.2 or VL7 Ver.2 (or an optional
BC1 breath controller) into the front-panel breath
controller jack.
If you will be using the VL1-m Ver.2 with a
wind controller a breath controller is not necessary.
If you will be using the VL1-m with a keyboard,
however, you should purchase an optional BC2 or BC1 Breath Controller and plug it into
the front-panel breath controller jack.
Before you actually begin using the breath controller, it should be calibrated as
described in the following section.
NOTES ■ For more information on Breath Controller setup and operation, see
the instructions packed with the supplied BC2 Breath Controller.
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Breath Controller Calibration
Proper operation of the breath controller is vital to achieving the best possible sound
and response. Although the controller is factory-calibrated to match most requirements,
we recommend that you carefully calibrate the breath controller for optimum performance
with your own playing style.
1. Make Sure the Breath Controller Is Connected
Make sure the breath controller is properly connected: turn the power OFF,
plug in the breath controller, then turn the power ON.
2: Test Driving Version 2