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Volume (MIDI)
There is no volume control when MIDI output is connected. Volume must be adjusted using the volume control of the
connected equipment. The drone volume is the same as used for the PHONES output.
Switching between the Well-Tempered and just
Scale
The scale of the bagpipe chanter does not use the modern “well-tempered” scale mostly used for today’s musical
instruments. The chanter uses a just scale to fit every note perfectly to the drones. MIDI equipment is generally
unable to produce a justscale on its own. The chanter, however, is able to generate the just scale by sending
pitch bend data to the connected equipment. To work correctly, the pitch bend range of the connected equipment must
be set to two semitones. Since this is the default value of most MIDI equipment, it is rarely necessary to make any
adjustments.
It is sometimes better to play the well-tempered scale, especially when playing together with other instruments. The
Chanter only sends pitch bend data when the sound is switched to Highland Pipe. Switching to Smallpipe stops sending
pitch bend data and returns to the standard tempered scale.
