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How do I adjust my Yamaha BC1 / BC2 / BC3 Breath Controller?

April 26, 2017bc1 bc2 bc3 breath controller Yamaha

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How do I adjust my Yamaha BC1 / BC2 / BC3 Breath Controller?

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The Yamaha BC series breath controllers can be adjusted for optimum results. There are two trim pots on the BC2 and BC3, and just one on the BC1. Very important: First, make sure you have selected a patch on your synth that was properly programmed to respond to breath controller data. If you don’t have such a patch, a MIDI monitor utility that can display MIDI controller values in realtime can be used. The BC1 has an internal trim pot that is adjusted with a small screwdriver. Adjust this trimmer so that you get a comfortable, full response from your breath expression while holding a note. You will probably want to set this trimmer to the point just below where the sound begins to increase dramatically. The BC2 and BC3 have two adjustment knobs. Temporarily set the GAIN knob to the middle setting, and hold a note on the keyboard. Adjust the OFFSET knob to the point just below where the sound begins to increase dramatically. Now adjust the GAIN knob so that you get a comfortable, full r

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The Yamaha BC series breath controllers can be adjusted for optimum results. There are two trim pots on the BC2 and BC3, and just one on the BC1. Very important: First, make sure you have selected a patch on your synth that was properly programmed to respond to breath controller data. If you don’t have such a patch, a MIDI monitor utility that can display MIDI controller values in real time can be used. The BC1 has an internal trim pot that is adjusted with a small screwdriver. Adjust this trimmer so that you get a comfortable, full response from your breath expression while holding a note. You will probably want to set this trimmer to the point just below where the sound begins to increase dramatically. The BC2 and BC3 have two adjustment knobs. Temporarily set the GAIN knob to the middle setting, and hold a note on the keyboard. Adjust the OFFSET knob to the point just below where the sound begins to increase dramatically. Now adjust the GAIN knob so that you get a comfortable, full