NONLINEAR LABS C15 Bedienungsanleitung

Vers. 06 (2021-06-11)

C15 Studio Package - Manual Addendum

Introduction

In the development of the C15 we first focused on human control and pla abilit . We designed

a self-contained instrument "for those who love to pla ke s".

The implementation of a MIDI interface is now widening up the spectrum of applications for

the C15 - especiall in the studio environment.

The second extension that is included in this soware release is an internal digital recorder. It

automaticall stores the audio output signal of the last hours. Selected segments of the audio

can be downloaded in a lossless digital format. It also allows to restore the s nth engine's

state at an point in time within the recorded audio.

The MIDI Implementation of the C15

With the Studio Package, the C15 can receive and send MIDI messages. Received MIDI

messages can control the C15 and aect the sound, similar to pla ing the instrument itself.

When pla ing on the C15, MIDI messages can be sent, reflecting the performance. Note that

received MIDI messages will never be sent, so there is no "MIDI Thru" or loopback

functionalit .

Receive and Send options include a Channel (Omni, 1 ... 16) specifier, filtering events

accordingl . When a Split Sound is loaded, a secondar (Split) Channel can be used in order to

separate both Parts from each other.

As classical MIDI operates on 7 bit resolution (128 steps), there is a loss in accurac (the C15

operates on much higher precision). Nevertheless, precision can be maintained b enabling

"High Res." options. When enabled, the resolution increases to 14 bit (16384 steps). Values are

then encoded as a pair of MSB (coarse) and LSB (fine) components, eectivel doubling the

amount of messages. This is still compatible with the classical resolution, as the LSB

component is optional when receiving MIDI messages.

The C15 can send and receive MIDI messages for the following events:

Note On and Note O

When enabled, the C15 will produce sounds when receiving MIDI Note messages. Likewise, the

C15 will send MIDI Note messages when pla ing on the internal ke bed, if enabled. Note On

and O velocities are supported and can optionall operate on high resolution, using an

additional MIDI CC (Control Change) message on Control Number 88, encoding the LSB

component.

When a Split Sound is loaded, Notes can be received and sent on both Parts, using the

secondar (Split) Channel setting.

The eight Hardware Sources

Ph sical control elements of the C15 like a pedal or the bender are called Hardware Sources.

The can be flexibl mapped to the Macro Controls, each of which can modulate up to 90

assignable parameters.

In the C15's user interface the Hardware Sources are represented b eight sliders. Their

positions can be sent and received via MIDI in the following wa :

•Pedal 1/2/3/4 can be assigned to MIDI CCs 01...31 for the MSB while CC 33...63 can work

as LSB for 14 bit resolution. CC 64...69 can be assigned in a 2-state switching mode.

•Ribbon 1/2 can be assigned to MIDI CC 01...31 for the MSB while CC 33...63 can work as

LSB for 14 bit resolution.

•The Bender can be assigned to MIDI Pitchbend or to MIDI CC 01...31 for the MSB while

CC 33...63 can work as LSB for 14 bit resolution.

•Aertouch can be assigned to MIDI Channel Pressure or to MIDI CC 01...31 for the MSB

while CC 33...63 can work as LSB for 14 bit resolution, or to one half of the range of MIDI

Pitchbend (up or down).

Note that assignments are non-exclusive, so multiple Hardware Sources can be bound to the

same received MIDI message, as well as being merged into indistinguishable MIDI messages

when sent. This ma be useful in certain scenarios, so there are no restrictions. However, it is

up to the user to find a meaningful setting, apart from the provided default setting, consisting

of distinct assignments.

When a Split Sound is loaded, Hardware Sources can be received and sent onl on the primar

Channel. The secondar (Split) Channel setting does not appl for Hardware Sources.

Preset Selection

One of the Preset Banks can be assigned to receive and send MIDI Program Changes. The

Program Change numbers are mapped to the first 128 presets of this Bank.

MIDI Program Change messages are onl received and sent according to the primar Channel

setting. The secondar (Split) Channel setting does not appl for Program Changes.

Connecting the C15 to a USB Device

The C15 has a T pe A connector for USB, and its embedded computer s stem works as a "USB

host" for "USB devices" connected to this port. This means that ou onl need a standard USB

cable to set up a MIDI communication with an instrument, a hardware sequencer, or a MIDI

interface that has a USB T pe B connector.

Please note: If ou connect the C15 to multiple USB devices, it will onl communicate with the

one that has been connected first.

Important:

The USB port of the C15 can onl suppl a limited current to bus-powered devices.

Devices that have a higher power consumption need to be run with their own power suppl , or

through a powered hub.

Connecting the C15 to MIDI Gear that has only 5-pole DIN Connectors

To use the classical MIDI cables and 5-pin DIN Ins and Outs a MIDI interface can be connected

as an USB device directl to the USB port of the C15. The most convenient and cost eective

solution are cables with integrated USB-MIDI interface.

C15

Type A Type B

USB Device

USB MIDI

Interface

5 Pole DIN

C15 Type A

Type B

Connecting the C15 to a Computer

A computer running a DAW or similar is the center of man setups. It functions as a USB host

and can onl be connected to USB devices. Since the C15 is also a USB host we provide the

"MIDI Bridge" that functions as a double-sided USB device with two T pe B connectors. One of

the ports is connected to the C15 and the second to our computer.

Our adapter will appear as "NLL-MIDI-Bridge" in the list of USB MIDI devices. The two LEDs on

top of the box show the operation of the two USB Ports. If both are lit in green color the box is

working normal. If one of the LEDs ist not green, the connection to its side is interrupted. More

information about the operation of the MIDI Bridge can be found in the "MIDI-Bridge-User-

Manual.pdf".

Besides its function for the C15 the MIDI bridge can also be used for the MIDI connection

between other USB hosts, like two computers.

MIDI BridgeC15

Type A Type B Type B Type A

DAW

MIDI Settings in the Setup

In the Setup ou find a new page for "Midi Settings". It is divided into the sections "Receive",

"Send", "Local", and "Mappings".

Receive

Channel:

Here ou can select the MIDI channel that is used to receive MIDI messages. With Split Sounds

it is the channel for Part I, and when "Split Channel Part II" is set to "Common" it will be used

also for Part II. If ou select "Omni", messages from all 16 MIDI channels will be applied.

"None" will block all incoming MIDI messages, except in Split mode with Part II set to its own

channel.

Split Channel (Part II):

This setting applies to Split Sounds onl . It controls the MIDI channel for Note messages

received b Part II. If ou choose "Common", it is the same channel as it is set in the "Channel"

menu. If ou select "Omni", messages from all 16 MIDI channels will be applied. "None" will

block all incoming MIDI messages for Part II.

If the channel for Part II is not set to "Common", the Split Point(s) are not applied to the

received MIDI notes. Both Parts can be pla ed over the full MIDI note range.

Enable Program Change:

When set to "O", the received MIDI Program Change messages will be ignored.

Enable Notes:

When set to "O", the received MIDI Note On/O messages will be ignored.

Enable Hardware Sources:

When set to "O", the eight Hardware Sources will not be controlled b MIDI Control Change,

Pitchbend or Aertouch messages.

Send

Channel:

Here ou can select the MIDI channel that is used to send MIDI messages. With Split Sounds it

is the channel for Part I, and when "Split Channel (Part II)" is set to "Common" it will be used

also for Part II. "None" will block all outgoing MIDI messages, except in Split mode with Part II

set to its own channel.

Split Channel (Part II):

This setting applies to Split Sounds onl . It controls the MIDI send channel for notes pla ed in

the ke range of Part II. If ou choose "Common", it is the same channel as it is set in the

"Channel" menu. "None" will block all outgoing MIDI messages for Part II.

Enable Program Change:

When set to "O", MIDI Program Change messages will not be sent.

Enable Notes:

When set to "O", MIDI Note On/O messages will not be sent.

Enable Hardware Sources:

When set to "O", the eight Hardware Sources will not generate MIDI Control Change,

Pitchbend or Channel Pressure messages.

Local

Enable Notes:

When set to "O" the C15's ke board is disconnected from the s nth engine but still can be

used to send MIDI note messages.

Enable Hardware Sources:

When set to "O" the eight Hardware Sources are disconnected from the s nth engine but still

can be used to send MIDI Control Change, Pitchbend or Channel Pressure messages.

(In this mode the user interface displa s, e.g. the LEDs of the ribbons, do not reflect the current

positions of the Hardware Sources. This will be improved in a future update.)

Mappings

These settings determine which t pes and numbers of MIDI messages are assigned to the

Hardware Sources. High Resolution options for Velocities and Hardware Sources as well as a

Bank selector for Program Changes are also provided. The Mappings appl to both MIDI Send

and MIDI Receive.

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