vArranger Forums

MAIN OS HARDWARE:
Ematic EWT834 Touchscreen Tablet
8.0" 1024 x 800 IPS Display
Intel Bay Trail-T 1.2GHz Quad-Core CPU
1.2GB RAM & 16GB Storage
32GB Micro SD Card Storage
Microsoft Windows 10
Leather Keyboard Case and Bluetooth 4.0

USB Hub (Recommended Powered)

AUDIO MIXER HARDWARE:
Yamaha AG03 (w/Steinberg ASIO Software Driver)
NADY MM-242 Mini 4-Channel Mixer

MIDI CONTROLLER HARDWARE:
Electric Guitar w/Fishman TriplePlay Connect and i2M Musicport MIDI Converters
(Optional: Any compatible Keyboard, DrumPads, etc.)

SOUND MODULES HARDWARE:
KETRON SD2 Orchestral Wizard
Miditech Pianobox USB (USB Version provides "Pianobox" MIDI to DAW)
MIDIPLUS miniEngine Pro

MIDI ROUTE HARDWARE:
*MIDIPLUS USB Host (MIDI Controller In)
MIDI Solutions Quadra Thru (MIDI In to Thru Splitter)
*TBox M3 (Powered MIDI In to Out/Thru for USB to MIDI Interface)
USB to MIDI Interface (USB A to 5-Pin DIN MIDI In/Out Connectors)
*(DC POWERED REQUIRED)

SOFTWARE:
vArranger2 (w/Ketron SD2.ins File in: *\vArrangerData\Sounds\INS [Folder])
(Optional .ins File Routerware: MIDI-OX)
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) --- select "Pianobox" MIDI in

I am of Swedish/Danish descent. Although have lived in USA all my life.
I have been a musician for over 50 years.
I have registered many of my original notated musical works with
The Library of Congress Copyright Office, Wash. D.C. since 1975.
I have been an Audio ElectroPhysicist/Inventor for over 50 years.
One of my inventions was a Germanium Transistors Fuzz Box similar to the J.H. Fuzz Face of the '60s.
I designed mine shortly after the Fuzz Face appeared.
I now design mainly 'Virtual Sound eFx Equipment' such as VST/VSTi Plugins.
Both DAW Plugins and 'Standalone Executable' versions.


Screenshots of my MIDIGear with vArranger2 ...
Dan ... you can copy and/or move any or all these to the gallery at your discretion ...
If one is sufficient ... I suggest the next to the last photo.
Very rare collection of "Guitar MIDI w/vArranger2" studio gear.


My Jackson Electric Guitar I recently modified with installation
of Fishman TriplePlay 3 Hexaphonic MIDI Pickup.



My 'Goodyboxkit' of MIDI Equipment including vArranger2 License USB Dongle
for 'On the Go' use.


THE FOLLOWING ARE PICS OF SOME OF MY GEAR WITH THE
'ONE OF A KIND VARRANGER2 COMPUTER SOFTWARE'
Since I play mainly stringed instruments vArranger2 is the one true solution
for MIDI access for my Ketron SD2 Orchestra Wizard.

All of this can be found directly in the KETRON SD2 Manual ... including complete listings of the drumsets and comprehensive midi information ...
However, this post is a manually composed 'text' version and does not require any special software to view.
I first compiled the information from the pdf manual into an excel workbook ...
Then extracted and converted same to a simple .txt notepad file ...
It is much smaller and easier to access during 'live performance' and does not interfere with operation of either KETRON SD2 or vArranger2.
It is so much easier and faster than 'scrolling' through the vArranger2 voicings to search for and change a sound on the go.
You know ... that ... uh? where was it that pops into mind when one decides to change a ketron sound ... it has quite an impressive number of them ...
Far more than the standard gm midi 128 ... which, is even sometimes a 'search for the lost chord' procedure.
Or attempting to open a portable document format file while playing ...
I use notepad all the time ...
This post can easily be 'copied and pasted' into a .txt file for saving.

This is my UniversaMIDILab

UniversaMIDILab Photo


Link to Large Image of UniversaMIDILab Photo
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/universamidilab_1.jpg


MIDI/AUDIO LAB Block Diagram


Link to Large Image of MIDI/AUDIO LAB Block Diagram
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/midilab.jpg


Link to Download ZIP File of UniversaMIDILab setup ...
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/universamidilab.zip


It requires only 4 External Connections:
(1) USB A MIDI Input to USB MIDI Host
(2) Audio Out (to Mixer Input)
(3) USB A Out (to Computer DAW)
(4) 120VAC Power Strip

It is completely portable self-contained
(excluding external mixer).
It has 3 MIDI Sound Modules/Engines:
MIDIPLUS miniEngine Pro
Miditech Pianobox
KETRON SD2 *(w/"vArranger2")

*UniversaMIDILab has "vArranger2" License USB Dongle (vActive.exe).
This allows me to install my 'Genuine Authorized'
"vArranger2" software on all my computers ...
I can then safely 'migrate' my UniversaMIDILab
to any given computer without having to uninstall/reinstall/license
my "vArranger2" software.

When connected by the Powered USB Hub Cable
to Computer all 3 Sound Engines can be utilized
simultaneously for 'live' play and record
of both midi an audio files with an auxiliary
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

Optionally it can be used directly with any audio amp
system without the USB Hub Cable to Computer
(without KETRON SD2 w/"vArranger2" active)
to play MIDIPLUS miniEngine Pro and Miditech Pianobox
simultaneously.

The UniversaMIDILab setup requires no additional 'mapping' or additional 'routing' software ...

The essential MIDI routing hardware sequence:
Powered USB Midi Host -->
MIDI In/Thru -->
[MIDI Sound Modules/Engines]
USB Powered Tbox M3 MIDI In-Out-Thru -->
USB MIDI Interface -->

MIDIPLUS USB Host (USB A Connector) as the primary MIDI Input -->

Then connect its MIDI Out to MIDI Solutions Quadra Thru MIDI In -->

From there each MIDI Thru to additional MIDI In Sound Module/Engine (MIDIPLUS miniEngine Pro and Miditech Pianobox) ...
Also a Thru from same connected to MIDI In of USB Powered Tbox M3 MIDI In-Out-Thru -->

Then connect USB Powered Tbox M3 MIDI Thru to MIDI In of a typical Computer USB MIDI Interface (USB A In to (2) 5-Pin DIN MIDI In/Out) -->

Then MIDI Out of same Computer USB MIDI Interface to KETRON SD2 MIDI In -->


'VIrtual' MIDI software setup:
Then startup "vArranger2" [select 'Virtual MIDI' In/Out Ports as 'USB MIDI Interface' for both MIDI In and MIDI Out Ports] ...

Optionally also simultaneously startup a Computer DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) ...
be certain to startup "vArranger2" DAW first and then an auxiliary DAW ...
Then select 'Virtual MIDI In' of the Auxiliary DAW as 'Pianobox' ...
Also for the Auxiliary DAW select Audio Driver Type as 'ASIO' ...

Now it is possible to play and record (both a midi track and an audio track at the same time) 'live' with both "vArranger2" and an Auxiliary DAW operating simultaneously.

This is possible because "vArranger2" is utilizing the Computer USB MIDI Interface ...
It is also 'isolated' by the USB Powered Tbox M3 ...
The auxiliary DAW is utilizing the Pianobox MIDI Interface ...

Pianobox USB B MIDI Interface is a 'virtual host MIDI ports' interface providing completely separate MIDI In/Out.
It includes a drum machine that can also be activated simultaneously while using its sound engine.

KETRON SD2 MIDI Reference for vArranger2

BANK A (Control Change 00, Value = 0)            
[Ketron SD2 Bank A]   
0=01   Grand Piano
1=02   Rock Piano
2=03   Upright
3=04   Honky
4=05   Rodes
5=06   DxPiano
6=07   Harpsichrd
7=08   Clavinet
8=09   Celesta
9=10   Glocken
10=11   MusicBox
11=12   Vibraphon
12=13   Marimba
13=14   Xylophon
14=15   Bell
15=16   Santur
16=17   Leslies
17=18   JazzOrg1
18=19   Rock B3
19=20   Church
20=21   Theatre
21=22   Musette
22=23   Harmonica
23=24   Accordion
24=25   Classic
25=26   Country
26=27   Jazz
27=28   Clean
28=29   Muted1
29=30   Overdrive
30=31   Blues
31=32   Harmonics
32=33   Jazzbass
33=34   Finger
34=35   Picked
35=36   Fretless
36=37   Slap
37=38   Funk
38=39   Synbas1
39=40   Synbas2
40=41   Violin1
41=42   Viola
42=43   Cello
43=44   Contrabass
44=45   Tremolos
45=46   Pizzicato
46=47   Harp
47=48   Timpani
48=49   Strings1
49=50   SlowStrings
50=51   Synstrgs1
51=52   Synstrgs2
52=53   Choir1
53=54   Choir2
54=55   Synvoice
55=56   Hits
56=57   Trumpet1
57=58   Trombone1
58=59   Tuba
59=60   Miles
60=61   Fr.Horn
61=62   Brass1
62=63   Synbras1
63=64   Synbras2
64=65   Altosoft
65=66   Contralto
66=67   Rock Tenor
67=68   Bariton
68=69   Oboe
69=70   Englishorn
70=71   Basson
71=72   Clarinet
72=73   Piccolo
73=74   Flute
74=75   Recorder
75=76   Andes
76=77   Bottle
77=78   Shakuhashi
78=79   Whistle
79=80   Ocarina
80=81   Squares
81=82   Saw
82=83   Calliope
83=84   Wha
84=85   Plate
85=86   Vox
86=87   Saw 5th
87=88   Fm Lead
88=89   Fantasy
89=90   Warmpad
90=91   Score
91=92   Space
92=93   Softpad
93=94   Metal
94=95   Halo
95=96   Sweep
96=97   Ice Rain
97=98   Soundtrack
98=99   Crystal
99=100   Atmosphere
100=101   Brightness
101=102   Goblin
102=103   Echodrops
103=104   Startheme
104=105   Sitar
105=106   Banjo
106=107   Shamisen
107=108   Koto
108=109   Kalimba
109=110   Bagpipe
110=111   Fiddle
111=112   Zurna
112=113   Tinkle
113=114   Agogo
114=115   Steeldrum
115=116   Woodblock
116=117   Taiko
117=118   Melotom
118=119   Syntom
119=120   Reverse
120=121   Fretslide
121=122   Breath
122=123   Seashore
123=124   Bird
124=125   Telephone
125=126   Helicopter
126=127   Applause
127=128   Gun shot

BANK B (Control Change 00, Value = 1)            
[Ketron SD2 Bank B]   
0=01   Jingle
1=02   Electric
2=03   House
3=04   Elopiano
4=05   Vintage
5=06   Funky Pno
6=07   Fm Piano 1
7=08   Fm Piano 2
8=09   ToyBox
9=10   Chimes
10=11   Mallets
11=12   Long Vibes
12=13   Malimba
13=14   Mellow
14=15   Tinkles
15=16   Windchimes
16=17   Rotary
17=18   JazzOrg2
18=19   Drawbar
19=20   Positive
20=21   Master
21=22   Francaise
22=23   Cassotto
23=24   Tango
24=25   Nylon
25=26   Folk
26=27   Funk
27=28   60' Stopped
28=29   Muted2
29=30   Lead
30=31   12Strings
31=32   Solid
32=33   Warm
33=34   Ms Finger
34=35   Mute
35=36   Bluebass
36=37   Precision
37=38   Synbas3
38=39   Synbas4
39=40   Synbas5
40=41   Philarmoni
41=42   Violas
42=43   GlockString
43=44   OctaStrgs1
44=45   OctaStrgs2
45=46   Marcato
46=47   Orchestra
47=48   Slow Arcos
48=49   Strings2
49=50   DarkStrings
50=51   Dah
51=52   Vocalize
52=53   Scat
53=54   Ooh
54=55   Aah
55=56   Corale
56=57   Golden Tpt
57=58   Cornet
58=59   Tuba&Bass
59=60   Muted Tpt
60=61   Flugelhrn1
61=62   Brass 2
62=63   GrowBras1
63=64   BrassFx
64=65   Soprano
65=66   Liscio Sax
66=67   Jazz Tenor
67=68   Graffiato
68=69   Mariachi
69=70   GrowBras2
70=71   Blare
71=72   Slide Tbn
72=73   Clarino
73=74   Fife
74=75   Lip Flute
75=76   Chiff
76=77   Analogs
77=78   Flanger
78=79   Brightpad
79=80   Wiring
80=81   Wow
81=82   Starcase
82=83   Square
83=84   Sine
84=85   RockBas
85=86   Synbas6
86=87   Synbas7
87=88   Synbas8
88=89   2nd Perc
89=90   3th Perc
90=91   Click
91=92   Tonebar
92=93   Pop Organ
93=94   JazzOrg3
94=95   Lower 8' - 4'
95=96   Jazzy
96=97   Pop
97=98   Telecast
98=99   Strato
99=100   Texas
100=101   Tremolo
101=102   Unplug
102=103   Stops
103=104   Wha guitar
104=105   Hawaian
105=106   Mandolin
106=107   Django
107=108   ClassicFx
108=109   Pedalsteel
109=110   Rock&Roll
110=111   Reed 8'
111=112   Blow
112=113   Fx
113=114   Tecnosynt1
114=115   Tecnosynt2
115=116   Rave1
116=117   Rave2
117=118   Rave3
118=119   Rave4
119=120   Rave5
120=121   Effects1
121=122   Effects2
122=123   Effects3
123=124   Effects4
124=125   Effects5
125=126   Effects6
126=127   Effects7
127=128   Effects8

BANK C (Control Change 00, Value = 10)            
[Ketron SD2 BankC]   
0=01   Grand mono
1=02   Rock mono
2=03   Piano L
3=04   Piano R
4=05   Mark
5=06   StagePno
6=07   Rodeslow
7=08   Rodeshi
8=09   Celestial
9=10   China
10=11   AirBell
11=12   DryVibes
12=13   Malimba
13=14   WoodMallet
14=15   Glock&Pad
15=16   Elpiano&Strings
16=17   Whiter
17=18   Rock Slow
18=19   Rock Fast
19=20   Pipe
20=21   Gospel
21=22   Fisa
22=23   Diatonic
23=24   Alpen
24=25   Brazilian
25=26   CountryFx
26=27   TexasFx
27=28   StratoFx
28=29   Fingerpick
29=30   PopFx
30=31   Spanish
31=32   Takamin
32=33   Subbas
33=34   Bass&Guit1
34=35   Oberbas1
35=36   60' Bass
36=37   Slappin
37=38   Oberbas2
38=39   Pedalbass
39=40   Bass&Guit2
40=41   Slow Violin
41=42   Violin2
42=43   Quartet
43=44   Tzivago
44=45   Concert
45=46   Fast Strings
46=47   Harp&Orchestra
47=48   Symphonic
48=49   Strings3
49=50   Digistrings
50=51   Wiener
51=52   101Strings
52=53   Tuuh
53=54   Uuh
54=55   Vocals1
55=56   Vocals2
56=57   Trumpet2
57=58   Trombone2
58=59   Dixie Tpt
59=60   Trombones
60=61   Fall Off
61=62   Brass 3
62=63   Latin Tbn
63=64   Octabrass
64=65   Blowed
65=66   NightSax
66=67   Bebop
67=68   RockSax
68=69   Brasslips
69=70   Softrumpet
70=71   Hi Trumpet
71=72   Flugelhorn2
72=73   Posaune
73=74   Anderson
74=75   Lip Flute
75=76   Panflute
76=77   FluteVox
77=78   EthnicFlute
78=79   Whistling
79=80   Flute&Stgrs
80=81   Sawmix
81=82   Brassfx
82=83   Synclead
83=84   Chick
84=85   Minimug
85=86   Octasaw
86=87   Patlead
87=88   Maxisynth
88=89   Warmness
89=90   Sawpad
90=91   Large
91=92   Movie
92=93   Magic
93=94   Glockpad
94=95   Wisper
95=96   Airpad
96=97   Picking
97=98   Morphing
98=99   Ambience
99=100   Digipad
100=101   Movie
101=102   Newage
102=103   Voxing
103=104   Synfony
104=105   Cuatro
105=106   Hackbrett
106=107   Tres
107=108   Cajun
108=109   Peruvian
109=110   Fado
110=111   Jungle
111=112   Balama
112=113   Tinklebell
113=114   Triangle
114=115   Tambora
115=116   Claves
116=117   Ac.Tom
117=118   Brushtom
118=119   Snare
119=120   Crash
120=121   Scratch1
121=122   Scratch2
122=123   Scratch3
123=124   Scratch4
124=125   Scratch5
125=126   FxSlap
126=127   Laser
127=128   Wind

[Ketron SD2 Bank 67]
0=Drawbars

PRESETS BANK (Control Change 00, Value = 2)      
PIANO      1   Grand Piano   A01   
      2   Rock Piano   A02   
      3   Honky      A04   
      4   Clavinet   A08   
EL.PIANO   5   Vintage      B05   
      6   Rodes      A05   
      7   Stagepno   C06   
      8   DxPiano      A06   
      9   Elopiano   B04   
CHROM      10   Long Vibes   B12   
      11   Marimba      A13   
ORGAN      12   Leslies      A17   
      13   JazzOrg1   A18   
      14   JazzOrg2   B18   
      15   Rock B3      A19   
      16   Theatre      A21   
      17   Rotary      B17   
      18   Whiter      C17   
      19   Rock Slow   C18   
      20   Rock Fast   C19   
      21   Jazzy      B96   
      22   Theatre      A21   
      23   Pipe      C20   
      24   Positive   B20   
ACCORD      25   Musette      A22   
      26   Accordion   A24   
      27   Master      B21   
      28   Francaise   B22   
      29   Cassotto   B23   
      30   Fisa      C22   
      31   Tango      B24   
      32   Diatonic   C23   
      33   Alpen      C24   
      34   Harmonica   A23   
AC. GUITAR   35   Classic      A25   
      36   Country      A26   
      37   Takamin      C32   
      38   Django      BX07   
      39   Spanish      C31   
      40   Folk      B26   
      41   Nylon      B25   
      42   Brazilian   C25   
      43   Fingerpick   C29   
      44   12Strings   B31   
EL.GUITAR   45   Strato      B99   
      46   Jazz      A27   
      47   Clean      A28   
      48   Pop      B97   
      49   Overdrive   A30   
      50   Texas      BX00   
      51   Muted      A29   
      52   Solid      B32   
      53   Blues      A31   
      54   60' Stopped   B28   
      55   Hawaian      BX05   
      56   Telecast   B98   
      57   Lead      B30   
      58   Wha guitar   BX04   
   STRINGS   59   101Strings   C52   
      60   Violin1      A41   
      61   Violin2      C42   
      62   Fast Strings   C46   
      63   Wiener      C51   
      64   Harp      A47   
      65   Tzivago      C44   
      66   Strings1   A49   
      67   Strings2   B49   
      68   Strings3   C49   
CHOIR      69   Choir      A54   
      70   Dah      B51   
      71   Aah      B55   
      72   Tuuh      C53   
      73   Uuh      C54   
      74   Synvoice   A55   
      75   Vocals      C56   
      76   Ooh      B54   
BRASS      77   Trumpet1   A57   
      78   Trumpet2   C57   
      79   Golden Tpt   B57   
      80   Trombone1   A58   
      81   Trombone2   C58   
      82   Miles      A60   
      83   Brass      A62   
      84   Dixie Tpt   C59   
      85   Flugelhrn   B61   
      86   Mute Tpt   B60   
      87   Fr.Horn      A61   
      88   Octabrass   C64   
      89   Synbrass   A63   
SAX      90   Altosoft   A65   
      91   Jazz Tenor   B67   
      92   Contralto   A66   
      93   Rock Tenor   A67   
      94   Liscio Sax   B66   
      95   Blowed      C65   
      96   Rock Sax   C68   
      97   NightSax   C66   
      98   Bariton      A68   
      99   Clarinet   A72   
FLUTE      100   Flute       A74   
      101   Andes      A76   
      102   Recorder   A75   
      103   Shakuhashi   C78   
      104   Whistle      A79   
SYNTH      105   Sawmix      C81   
      106   Brassfx      C82   
      107   Synclead   C83   
      108   Chick      C84   
      109   Minimug      C85   
      110   Octasaw      C86   
      111   Patlead      C87   
      112   Maxisynth   C88   
      113   Squares      A81   
PAD      114   Warmness   C89   
      115   Magic      C93   
      116   Glockpad   C94   
      117   Wisper      C95   
      118   Morphing   C98   
      119   Ambience   C99   
      120   Wiring      B80   
      121   Newage      CX02   
      122   Large      C91   
ETHINIC      123   Banjo      AX06   
      124   Mandolin   BX06   
      125   Sitar      AX05   
      126   Cuatro      CX05   
      127   Hackbrett   CX06   
      128   Peruvian   CX09

LIVE DRUMS (Drums 2) (Control Change 00, Value = 4)      
1   Bachata
2   Bolero 1
3   Chacha 1
4   Cumbia 1
5   Guajra 1
6   Mambo
7   Salsa 1
8   Rhumba 1
9   Merengue 1
10   Merengue 2
11   Congas 1
12   Congas 2
13   Gipsy 1
14   Maracas 1
15   Tambourine
16   Brush
17   ---------------
18   ---------------
19   ---------------
20   ---------------
21   Dance 1
22   ---------------
23   Ethnic 1
24   Ethnic 2
25   Latingr 1
26   Latingr 2
27   Latingr 3
28   Latingr 4
29   Latingr 5
30   Latingr 6
31   Latingr 7
32   Latingr 8
33   -------------
34   -------------
35   NewAge
36   -------------
37   -------------
38   -------------
39   Pop
40   -------------
41   -------------
42   Jazz 1
43   Shuffle 1
44   Jazz 2
45   Bossanova
46   Samba 1
47   Samba 2
48   Pandero 1
49   Salsa 2
50   Eurolatin
51   Popdown
52   ------------
53   Dance 2
54   Dance 3
55   Tradition1
56   Bolero 2
57   Cumbia 2
58   Guajra 2
59   Rhumba 2
60   Merengue 3
61   Merengue 4
62   Congas 3
63   Congas 4
64   Gipsy 2
65   Maracas 2
66   ------------
67   Jazz 3
68   Shuffle 2
69   Jazz 4
70   Samba 3
71   Samba 4
72   Pandero 2
73   Chacha 2
74   Afrohouse
75   Pop Jazz
76   Salsa3
77   Tradition2
78   Rock
79   R&Blues
80   JazzRock
81   Samba 5
82   Samba 6

DRUM SETS
1   Standard1
2   Standard2
9   Folk
10   Acoustic
11   Jazz Dry
12   Vintage
17   Rock
25   House
26   Techno
28   Progressive
29   Rave
30   Hip-Hop
33   Fusion
41   Brush
49   Orchestra
57   Studio
58   Light Pop
59   Rap
65   Custom
66   Latin
73   Pop Jazz
97   Street
98   Analog
99   Citypop
100   Smooth
101   Acid
102   Kick&Snare
107   Jazzbrush
121   Urban
122   Electro
123   Country
124   R&B

I have been working on configuring my MIDI/AUDIO LAB ...
I recently upgraded both my notebook computers from HDD to SSD.
I also added additional SDRAM cards to increase efficiency.
Both computers have Windows 10 OS.
I now have the ability to drive three sound modules at once:
miniEngine Pro
Pianobox
Ketron SD2 (w/vArranger2)
I use an i2M musicport guitar-to-MIDI converter and *Yamaha AG03 Mixer for soundcard.
*[Yamaha Steinberg ASIO Setings: Buffer Size 32 Samples/Sample Rate 44.1 kHz]
I can play/record 'live' with total ASIO latency of 6ms (3ms/ea. In/Out).
I channel my audio through Voicemeeter Banana Licensed Version.

Below is a block diagram of my present setup ...


Here is the URL of a larger image of same:
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/midilab.jpg

MIDI/AUDIO LAB Images Download Link:
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/midilabjpgs.zip

Yes, I agree ... the new thunderbolt technology interface is by far the fastest at present.
Steinberg ASIO comes in as a more affordable solution ...
and of course, ASIO4ALL is free.

It has been approximately a year since I returned to the forums ... I have began working with my Yamaha AG03 Mixer as an alternative soundcard.
For those interested, It requires installation of the Yamaha Steinberg YSUSB_V203_Win.exe driver and is incredibly low in latency (5-20ms) compared to ASIO4ALL. NOTE: The YSUSB_V203_Win.exe ASIO Driver only works with the Yamaha Hardware. I still recommend the Creative Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 as a more affordable alternative.
I also ordered additional MIDI Adapter Cables (USB to MIDI IN/OUT, DIN-5 Pin Cables, etc.) and also have MIDIPLUS USB MIDI HOST and a Tbox M3 with MIDI IN/OUT/THRU w/USB power. I am in the process of adapting my Electric Guitars through my i2M musicport so that I can play in to multiple MIDI/Audio Inputs. Including: Ketron SD2, MIDIPLUS miniEngine Pro MIDI to Hardware Audio Sound Processors while utilizing vArranger2 and a variety of my own original custom design SynthEdit and FlowStone VSTi/VST Software Multi-Effects Processors (both .dll Plugins and Standalone .exe versions).
I will post an update on this development when possible.

vArranger2 Detailed Installation Instructions

https://www.varranger.com/wiki/index.php?title=4._INSTALLATION

I have used the Licensed versions of SyntEdit for many years. The majority of my plugins are VST2 and VST3 Sound Effects. They are also integrated into one Multimedia VSTi Instrument and one Multi-Sound Effects VST.

Steinberg announced that since it was the original creator of various proprietary virtual properties such as design of vst software plugins that the company would provide a signed license agreement to other entities utilizing its technology. Last year they notified the pending discontinuance of vst2 development. I contacted the company in Germany and requested approval to design virtual technology studio plugins based upon their technique. I sent them samples of my work. I was approved shortly after and received signed license agreements for the right to design both vst2 .dll and .vst3 type software plugins.

I am also a Steinberg Licensed Designer of ("Virtual Sound Technology") VSTs ... VST2 & VST3 ...

vArranger2 MIDI/Audio In/Out DAW Guide

I am providing the following MS Windows Computer Compatible additional information for more efficient and effective utilization of vArranger2 MIDI Input to Digital Audio Workstation Output.
I am an electric guitar/stringed instruments musician, therefore this information is based upon my experience as such.
Comparable musical instrument use (e.g. keyboards, synthesizers) may benefit from this also.


SOUNDCARD LOW LATENCY EFFICIENCY
For the midi/audio newcomers ... latency is how long it takes for an instrument/microphone signal to be processed and heard.
10-50 milliseconds is approximately the maximum delay for those who desire playing 'live' musical notes of 1/4 to 1/16 length at 120 bps (beats per second) duration while recording and listening through headphones/speakers simultaneously. Nominal delay is about 5 milliseconds.

A vArranger2 compatible external soundcard utilizing asio (Audio Stream In/Out) driver can provide low latency.

My preferred external soundcard/mixer is Yamaha AG03 with Steinberg ASIO.

After extensive experimentation with various soundcards and mixers, I found that the most recent SoundBlaster PLAY! 3 is my present favorite 'low cost' alternative choice. Used with ASIO4ALL it can reduce latency considerably.
It is a small, compact and affordable USB Drive soundcard that can be plugged into even a daisy chain USB Hub and provide low latency.


DAW (DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION) INTERCONNECTIVITY
vArranger2 works efficiently with (*+*)VBA Software Voicemeeter.

The following method allows use of vArranger2 as the primary MIDI Software System ... with Ketron SD2 Sound Module and then Interconnected to a DAW to allow 'Real Time Live Recording' ... MP3, WAV, MIDI and etcetera.

MS Windows Sounds Settings ...
After installing Voicemeeter (and computer restart/reboot) set it as the designated 'Default' Audio Recording and Playback Device.
Recording: Voicemeeter Output
Playback: Voicemeeter Input
('Defaults' Identified by small Green Checkbox on the Icon)

Voicemeeter Hardware Input 1 (A1): Primary Soundcard Recording/Input
Voicemeeter Hardware Output A1: Primary Soundcard Playback/Output

In the chosen DAW install ASIO4ALL and select it as the preferred Audio Interface.
In the ASIO4ALL control panel click on the 'wrench icon' to expand the drop down menu and set Voicemeeter as the Default Input/Output Device Only ...
Always only have 1 Input and 1 Output selected when setting ASIO4ALL parameters.
Adjust the ASIO Buffer Size of Samples if desired. Normally, the default is best ... the upper right hand In/Out Sliders for Latency Compensation can also be adjusted. As well as other settings.
ASIO4ALL usually works best if 'Default' settings are not altered extensively.


EXAMPLE HARDWARE CONNECTION SEQUENCE:
Electric Guitar/Instrument connected to Input of i2M musicport
i2M musicport connected to Computer USB Input
*USB MIDI Interface connected to Computer
*(Typical USB A Male Computer Connector to 5-Pin DIN MIDI In and Out Cable Connectors)
Same USB MIDI Interface Cable 5-PIN DIN In/Out connected to Ketron SD2 5-PIN DIN In/Thru:
USB MIDI Interface Cable 5-PIN DIN Out to --> Ketron SD2 5-PIN DIN In
USB MIDI Interface Cable 5-PIN DIN In from <-- Ketron SD2 5-PIN DIN Thru

Headphones/Line L-R Output of Ketron SD2 Connected to External Soundcard Microphone/Recording Input
External Soundcard Headphones/Playback L-R Output connected to External Amplification System Input

==========
==========
EXAMPLE SIMULTANEOUS SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
--- vArranger2 ---
MIDI PORTS SELECT
MIDI IN: i2M musicport
MIDI OUT: *USB MIDI Interface

[varranger2.ini File Info]
AUDIO IN: (NONE) 'DEFAULT'
AUDIO OUT: WASAPI Voicemeeter Input

--- Bremmers MultitrackStudio Pro Settings ---
Devices:
Audio Input/Out Device Selection
Audio Driver Type
ASIO4ALL V2.14
Input: Voicemeeter VAIO Output
Output: Voicemeeter VAIO Input

MIDI In Device: USB MIDI Interface

(Most DAWs will have nearly Identical Settings ... )

Now I can have vArranger2 with Ketron SD2 recording into a DAW simultaneously and monitor, record and playback continuously.


==========
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
==========
https://us.creative.com/p/sound-cards/sound-blaster-play-3
Sound Blaster PLAY! 3
(Creative) Website


http://www.asio4all.org/
ASIO4ALL Website


https://www.vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/index.htm
VB-Audio VoiceMeeter
(VB-AUDIO Software) Website

(*+*)
Voicemeeter and the Virtual Audio Cable are advertised as 'Donateware' although this is not specifically correct.
'Demandware' is slightly more accurate. You can download and use VBAware without paying ... it seems to have no disabled functions.
It does insist on paying for the License although.
I have Licensed versions of Voicemeeter.
As well as the Licensed VBA Virtual Audio Cable 2 Pack.
Voicemeeter basic may be sufficient if one desires not to pay.
'One Only' Virtual Audio Cable is also available unpaid.
Additional cables are quite affordable if needed, as are the 2 Upgrade 'Demandware' Voicemeeter products.

Date: 07/03/19
Original Download Link Restored ...

I have started editing the online Wiki English Version of the vArranger2 Manual ...
All contributions to same are subject to Administrator Approval prior to acceptance.

Edited/Updated: 07/15/19

New English vArranger v1.19 User Manual
(Subject to Administrator Approval at All Times)


I recently purchased vArranger2 and have found it invaluable ... thereafter I recompiled the User Manual in English. I have both (MS Word) .docx and (Adobe) .pdf versions available combined in one zip file ... fully illustrated (letter size 8-1/2"x11").

Near the beginning is a handy simple MIDI Setup chart.

Available for Free Download from my Yahoo! Small Business Website. Total ZIP File Size Approx. 8 Megabytes.
Download URL:
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/varranger2ref.zip

vArranger2 User Manual Book Cover

I downloaded and extracted the instrument definition file code (.ins) from Ketron for the SD2.
I tested it with Electric Guitar (w/MIDI i2M musicport) midiplus pro sound engine and vArranger 2 v1.19

Here is the Download Link:
https://www.invntefx.com/va2fldr/ketronsd2ins.zip

BELOW IS THE ACTUAL CODE FOR COMPARISON/ANALYSIS ---


COPY & PASTE BETWEEN 'DOUBLE-DOT' LINE
==============================

; ----------------------------------------------------------------------

.Patch Names

[Ketron SD2 Bank A]   
0=01   Grand Piano
1=02   Rock Piano
2=03   Upright
3=04   Honky
4=05   Rodes
5=06   DxPiano
6=07   Harpsichrd
7=08   Clavinet
8=09   Celesta
9=10   Glocken
10=11   MusicBox
11=12   Vibraphon
12=13   Marimba
13=14   Xylophon
14=15   Bell
15=16   Santur
16=17   Leslies
17=18   JazzOrg1
18=19   Rock B3
19=20   Church
20=21   Theatre
21=22   Musette
22=23   Harmonica
23=24   Accordion
24=25   Classic
25=26   Country
26=27   Jazz
27=28   Clean
28=29   Muted1
29=30   Overdrive
30=31   Blues
31=32   Harmonics
32=33   Jazzbass
33=34   Finger
34=35   Picked
35=36   Fretless
36=37   Slap
37=38   Funk
38=39   Synbas1
39=40   Synbas2
40=41   Violin1
41=42   Viola
42=43   Cello
43=44   Contrabass
44=45   Tremolos
45=46   Pizzicato
46=47   Harp
47=48   Timpani
48=49   Strings1
49=50   SlowStrings
50=51   Synstrgs1
51=52   Synstrgs2
52=53   Choir1
53=54   Choir2
54=55   Synvoice
55=56   Hits
56=57   Trumpet1
57=58   Trombone1
58=59   Tuba
59=60   Miles
60=61   Fr.Horn
61=62   Brass1
62=63   Synbras1
63=64   Synbras2
64=65   Altosoft
65=66   Contralto
66=67   Rock Tenor
67=68   Bariton
68=69   Oboe
69=70   Englishorn
70=71   Basson
71=72   Clarinet
72=73   Piccolo
73=74   Flute
74=75   Recorder
75=76   Andes
76=77   Bottle
77=78   Shakuhashi
78=79   Whistle
79=80   Ocarina
80=81   Squares
81=82   Saw
82=83   Calliope
83=84   Wha
84=85   Plate
85=86   Vox
86=87   Saw 5th
87=88   Fm Lead
88=89   Fantasy
89=90   Warmpad
90=91   Score
91=92   Space
92=93   Softpad
93=94   Metal
94=95   Halo
95=96   Sweep
96=97   Ice Rain
97=98   Soundtrack
98=99   Crystal
99=100   Atmosphere
100=101   Brightness
101=102   Goblin
102=103   Echodrops
103=104   Startheme
104=105   Sitar
105=106   Banjo
106=107   Shamisen
107=108   Koto
108=109   Kalimba
109=110   Bagpipe
110=111   Fiddle
111=112   Zurna
112=113   Tinkle
113=114   Agogo
114=115   Steeldrum
115=116   Woodblock
116=117   Taiko
117=118   Melotom
118=119   Syntom
119=120   Reverse
120=121   Fretslide
121=122   Breath
122=123   Seashore
123=124   Bird
124=125   Telephone
125=126   Helicopter
126=127   Applause
127=128   Gun shot


[Ketron SD2 Bank B]   
0=01   Jingle
1=02   Electric
2=03   House
3=04   Elopiano
4=05   Vintage
5=06   Funky Pno
6=07   Fm Piano 1
7=08   Fm Piano 2
8=09   ToyBox
9=10   Chimes
10=11   Mallets
11=12   Long Vibes
12=13   Malimba
13=14   Mellow
14=15   Tinkles
15=16   Windchimes
16=17   Rotary
17=18   JazzOrg2
18=19   Drawbar
19=20   Positive
20=21   Master
21=22   Francaise
22=23   Cassotto
23=24   Tango
24=25   Nylon
25=26   Folk
26=27   Funk
27=28   60' Stopped
28=29   Muted2
29=30   Lead
30=31   12Strings
31=32   Solid
32=33   Warm
33=34   Ms Finger
34=35   Mute
35=36   Bluebass
36=37   Precision
37=38   Synbas3
38=39   Synbas4
39=40   Synbas5
40=41   Philarmoni
41=42   Violas
42=43   GlockString
43=44   OctaStrgs1
44=45   OctaStrgs2
45=46   Marcato
46=47   Orchestra
47=48   Slow Arcos
48=49   Strings2
49=50   DarkStrings
50=51   Dah
51=52   Vocalize
52=53   Scat
53=54   Ooh
54=55   Aah
55=56   Corale
56=57   Golden Tpt
57=58   Cornet
58=59   Tuba&Bass
59=60   Muted Tpt
60=61   Flugelhrn1
61=62   Brass 2
62=63   GrowBras1
63=64   BrassFx
64=65   Soprano
65=66   Liscio Sax
66=67   Jazz Tenor
67=68   Graffiato
68=69   Mariachi
69=70   GrowBras2
70=71   Blare
71=72   Slide Tbn
72=73   Clarino
73=74   Fife
74=75   Lip Flute
75=76   Chiff
76=77   Analogs
77=78   Flanger
78=79   Brightpad
79=80   Wiring
80=81   Wow
81=82   Starcase
82=83   Square
83=84   Sine
84=85   RockBas
85=86   Synbas6
86=87   Synbas7
87=88   Synbas8
88=89   2nd Perc
89=90   3th Perc
90=91   Click
91=92   Tonebar
92=93   Pop Organ
93=94   JazzOrg3
94=95   Lower 8' - 4'
95=96   Jazzy
96=97   Pop
97=98   Telecast
98=99   Strato
99=100   Texas
100=101   Tremolo
101=102   Unplug
102=103   Stops
103=104   Wha guitar
104=105   Hawaian
105=106   Mandolin
106=107   Django
107=108   ClassicFx
108=109   Pedalsteel
109=110   Rock&Roll
110=111   Reed 8'
111=112   Blow
112=113   Fx
113=114   Tecnosynt1
114=115   Tecnosynt2
115=116   Rave1
116=117   Rave2
117=118   Rave3
118=119   Rave4
119=120   Rave5
120=121   Effects1
121=122   Effects2
122=123   Effects3
123=124   Effects4
124=125   Effects5
125=126   Effects6
126=127   Effects7
127=128   Effects8


[Ketron SD2 BankC]   
0=01   Grand mono
1=02   Rock mono
2=03   Piano L
3=04   Piano R
4=05   Mark
5=06   StagePno
6=07   Rodeslow
7=08   Rodeshi
8=09   Celestial
9=10   China
10=11   AirBell
11=12   DryVibes
12=13   Malimba
13=14   WoodMallet
14=15   Glock&Pad
15=16   Elpiano&Strings
16=17   Whiter
17=18   Rock Slow
18=19   Rock Fast
19=20   Pipe
20=21   Gospel
21=22   Fisa
22=23   Diatonic
23=24   Alpen
24=25   Brazilian
25=26   CountryFx
26=27   TexasFx
27=28   StratoFx
28=29   Fingerpick
29=30   PopFx
30=31   Spanish
31=32   Takamin
32=33   Subbas
33=34   Bass&Guit1
34=35   Oberbas1
35=36   60' Bass
36=37   Slappin
37=38   Oberbas2
38=39   Pedalbass
39=40   Bass&Guit2
40=41   Slow Violin
41=42   Violin2
42=43   Quartet
43=44   Tzivago
44=45   Concert
45=46   Fast Strings
46=47   Harp&Orchestra
47=48   Symphonic
48=49   Strings3
49=50   Digistrings
50=51   Wiener
51=52   101Strings
52=53   Tuuh
53=54   Uuh
54=55   Vocals1
55=56   Vocals2
56=57   Trumpet2
57=58   Trombone2
58=59   Dixie Tpt
59=60   Trombones
60=61   Fall Off
61=62   Brass 3
62=63   Latin Tbn
63=64   Octabrass
64=65   Blowed
65=66   NightSax
66=67   Bebop
67=68   RockSax
68=69   Brasslips
69=70   Softrumpet
70=71   Hi Trumpet
71=72   Flugelhorn2
72=73   Posaune
73=74   Anderson
74=75   Lip Flute
75=76   Panflute
76=77   FluteVox
77=78   EthnicFlute
78=79   Whistling
79=80   Flute&Stgrs
80=81   Sawmix
81=82   Brassfx
82=83   Synclead
83=84   Chick
84=85   Minimug
85=86   Octasaw
86=87   Patlead
87=88   Maxisynth
88=89   Warmness
89=90   Sawpad
90=91   Large
91=92   Movie
92=93   Magic
93=94   Glockpad
94=95   Wisper
95=96   Airpad
96=97   Picking
97=98   Morphing
98=99   Ambience
99=100   Digipad
100=101   Movie
101=102   Newage
102=103   Voxing
103=104   Synfony
104=105   Cuatro
105=106   Hackbrett
106=107   Tres
107=108   Cajun
108=109   Peruvian
109=110   Fado
110=111   Jungle
111=112   Balama
112=113   Tinklebell
113=114   Triangle
114=115   Tambora
115=116   Claves
116=117   Ac.Tom
117=118   Brushtom
118=119   Snare
119=120   Crash
120=121   Scratch1
121=122   Scratch2
122=123   Scratch3
123=124   Scratch4
124=125   Scratch5
125=126   FxSlap
126=127   Laser
127=128   Wind


[Ketron SD2 Bank 67]
0=Drawbars


[Ketron SD2 Drums]
0=STANDARD 1
1=STANDARD 2
8=FOLK
9=ACOUSTIC
10=JAZZDRY
11=VINTAGE
16=ROCK
24=HOUSE
25=TECHNO
27=PROGRESSIVE
28=RAVE
29=HIP-HOP
32=FUSION
40=BRUSH
48=ORCHESTRA
56=STUDIO
57=LIGHTPOP
58=RAP
64=CUSTOM
65=LATIN
72=POPJAZZ
96=STREET
97=ANALOG
98=CITYPOP
99=SMOOTH
100=ACID
101=KICK&SNARE
106=JAZZBRUSH
120=URBAN
121=ELECTRO
122=COUNTRY
123=R&B

; ----------------------------------------------------------------------

.Note Names


; ----------------------------------------------------------------------

.Controller Names


[Ketron SD2 Controllers]
0=00 Bank Select
1=01 Modulation Wheel
5=05 Portamento Time
6=06 Data Entry MSB
7=07 Volume
10=10 Pan
11=11 Expression
16=16 Vocalizer Midi Mode On
17=17 Vocalizer Midi Mode Off (?)
30=30 Rotor
31=31 Lyric Color
38=38 Data Entry LSB
64=64 Sustain (Dumper Pedal)
65=65 Portamento On/Off
66=66 Sostenuto On/Off
67=67 Soft Pedal
84=84 Wha-Wha On/Off
85=85 Wha-Wha Amount
91=91 Aux Chan1 Reverb send
92=92 Vocalizer Delay
93=93 Aux Chan2 Effects send
98=98 NRPN LSB
99=99 NRPN MSB
100=100 RPN LSB
101=101 RPN MSB
119=119 Reset all NRPN
120=120 All Sounds Off
121=121 Reset all Controllers
122=123 All Notes Off
126=126 Mono On
127=127 Poly On (Default)

; ----------------------------------------------------------------------

.RPN Names


[Ketron SD2 RPN]
0=Pitch Bend Sensitivity
1=Fine Tuning
2=Coarse Tuning

; ----------------------------------------------------------------------

.NRPN Names


[Ketron SD2 NRPN]
136=LFO1 Rate
137=DCO Depth
138=LFO1 Delay
144=LFO2 Rate
145=LFO2 Delay
146=DCF Depth
147=DCA Depth
160=TVF Cutoff Frequ.
161=TVF Resonance
176=FM Amplitude 1
177=FM Amplitude 2
178=FM Amplitude 3
179=FM AMplitude 4
227=Env. Attack Time
228=Env. Decay Time
230=Env. Release Time
235=Env. Sustain Time
3073=Pitch Coarse Kick Grp
3074=Pitch Coarse Snare Grp
3075=Pitch Coarse Hi-Hat Grp
3076=Pitch Coarse Cymbal Grp
3077=Pitch Coarse Tom Grp
3078=Pitch Coarse Tamb. Grp
3079=Pitch Coarse Latin1 Grp
3080=Pitch Coarse Latin2 Grp
3081=Pitch Coarse Latin3 Grp
3082=Pitch Coarse Clap/Fx Grp
3201=Pitch Fine Kick Grp
3202=Pitch Fine Snare Grp
3203=Pitch Fine Hi-Hat Grp
3204=Pitch Fine Cymbal Grp
3205=Pitch Fine Tom Grp
3206=Pitch Fine Tamb. Grp
3207=Pitch Fine Latin1 Grp
3208=Pitch Fine Latin2 Grp
3209=Pitch Fine Latin3 Grp
3210=Pitch Fine Clap/Fx Grp
3329=Level Kick Grp
3330=Level Snare Grp
3331=Level Hi-Hat Grp
3332=Level Cymbal Grp
3333=Level Tom Grp
3334=Level Tamb. Grp
3335=Level Latin1 Grp
3336=Level Latin2 Grp
3337=Level Latin3 Grp
3338=Level Clap/Fx Grp
3585=Pan Kick Grp
3586=Pan Snare Grp
3587=Pan Hi-Hat Grp
3588=Pan Cymbal Grp
3589=Pan Tom Grp
3590=Pan Tamb. Grp
3591=Pan Latin1 Grp
3592=Pan Latin2 Grp
3593=Pan Latin3 Grp
3594=Pan Clap/Fx Grp
3713=Reverb Send Kick Grp
3714=Reverb Send Snare Grp
3715=Reverb Send Hi-Hat Grp
3716=Reverb Send Cymbal Grp
3717=Reverb Send Tom Grp
3718=Reverb Send Tamb. Grp
3719=Reverb Send Latin1 Grp
3720=Reverb Send Latin2 Grp
3721=Reverb Send Latin3 Grp
3722=Reverb Send Clap/Fx Grp
3841=Chorus Send Kick Grp
3842=Chorus Send Snare Grp
3843=Chorus Send Hi-Hat Grp
3844=Chorus Send Cymbal Grp
3845=Chorus Send Tom Grp
3846=Chorus Send Tamb. Grp
3847=Chorus Send Latin1 Grp
3848=Chorus Send Latin2 Grp
3849=Chorus Send Latin3 Grp
3850=Chorus Send Clap/Fx Grp
12290=Direct Volume
12291=Vocalizer Volumer
12298=Octave Voices
12299=Singer Gender
12420=Formant Vocal Effects
12421=Frequency Vocal Effects
12422=Resonance Vocal Effects
12676=Volume Voice 1
12677=Volume Voice 2
12678=Volume Voice 3
12679=Formant Voice 1
12680=Formant Voice 2
12681=Formant Voice 3
12682=Frequency Voice 1
12683=Frequency Voice 2
12684=Frequency Voice 3
12685=Resonance Voice 1
12686=Resonance Voice 2
12687=Resonance Voice 3
12803=Limiter
12805=Vibrato Depth
12806=Vibrato Rate
12807=Vibrato Delay
12820=Equalizer Direct LOW
12821=Equalizer Direct MID
12822=Equalizer Direct HIGH
12826=Equalizer Vocalizer LOW
12827=Equalizer Vocalizer MID
12828=Equalizer Vocalizer HIGH

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.Instrument Definitions


[Ketron SD2]
BankSelMethod=1
Control=Ketron SD2 Controllers
RPN=Ketron SD2 RPN
NRPN=Ketron SD2 NRPN
Patch[67]=Ketron SD2 Bank 67
Patch[10]=Ketron SD2 Bank 10
Patch[2]=Ketron SD2 Bank 2
Patch[1]=Ketron SD2 Bank 1
Patch[0]=Ketron SD2 Bank 0
Patch

• =General MIDI
  Key[*,*]=Diatonic
  Drum[4,*]=1
  
  [Ketron SD2 Drums]
  BankSelMethod=1
  Control=Ketron SD2 Controllers
  RPN=Ketron SD2 RPN
  NRPN=Ketron SD2 NRPN
  Patch
• =Ketron SD2 Drums
  Key[*,*]=Diatonic
  Drum[4,*]=1
  
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