Stage, Stage EX, and Stage 2 prior to 1.40
What is now called a “Slot” on the Stage 2 used to be called a “Panel” on the Stage and Stage EX. This
section will use the “Panel” nomenclature.
In order for the DB-1 to control legacy Stage and Stage EX keyboards, it must make assumptions based
on the MIDI channels it sees during the Learn Mode MIDI channel assignment. If it sees one MIDI
channel, it will operate in single-channel mode. If the DB-1 sees two MIDI channels during the Learn
mode assignment, it will assume that you have two organ manuals controlling two Panels.
For this reason: If you do not use multiple organ manuals, before assigning the DB-1's MIDI channel,
make sure that you only have Panel A active and that you have turned off all the Piano / Organ / Synth
MIDI channel overrides in the MIDI menu, as shown in the Stage 2 section above. The DB-1 will keep
track of whether it sees Note On events on one or two MIDI channels during the Learn process.
To set the MIDI Channel:
1.
Press and hold the white P
ROGRAM
B
UTTON
located on the rear panel. Hold this button down
until the LED begins to flash. Release the button. The LED will continue to flash, indicating
that you are in Learn Mode.
2.
Press and hold the T
OP
B
UTTON
. While holding the T
OP
B
UTTON
, play a few notes on the Stage
keyboard. If you have an external keyboard connected or a split point set, play notes on the
upper keyboard or split, then on the lower keyboard or split.
3.
Release the T
OP
B
UTTON
4.
Quickly press and release the P
ROGRAM
B
UTTON
. The LED will stop flashing.
If the DB-1 sees one MIDI channel during this process, it will assume that you want to control one
Panel, and the Top Button defaults to doing nothing, but can be reprogrammed as described later in the
manual. If it sees two MIDI channels, it will remember both channels, and the Top Button will toggle
between MIDI channels, allowing you to toggle control between both Panels. But keep in mind, on
legacy Stage and Stage EX instruments, the DB-1 cannot control which Panel is in focus on the Stage
control panel. That means the DB-1 could end up controlling the Panel that is not in focus. The drawbar
commands will still be received by the Stage's “hidden” organ engine, but you won't see the LED
bargraphs change on the control panel (because those bargraphs always represent the Panel in focus).
Whew. Ok, you’re now ready to play.
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