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Congratulations and Thank You
For Purchasing the MIDIFly
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Since the introduction of Parker guitars in 1993 we have received an over-
whelming amount of positive comments from players and reviewers alike,
such as; "It's everything a guitar should be," "Light and vibrant," "Alive, totally
responsive to the touch," and "A pure tone engine." Along with the praise has
been one common request, "When will Parker make a MIDI guitar?"
That time is now!
The new MIDIFly guitar features Parker's versatile magnetic and piezo pickup
design along with Virtual DSP's MidiAxe™ guitar-to-MIDI converter system.
Utilizing the Fishman
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piezo circuit to trigger the internal MIDIFly DSP, the
results are a fast tracking and amazingly stable "glitch friendly" MIDI guitar
controller.
The MIDIFly is also extremely easy-to-use due to the lack of complex MIDI
user controls. Using a simple yet functional design, the guitarist can intuitive-
ly control the essential functions of MIDI, along with the magnetic and piezo
pickups, from the normal array of controls he is already accustomed to in one
single instrument.
MIDI IN and OUT ports are provided that allow standard connection to any
MIDI device from synthesizers to computers. This is a big improvement over
current MIDI guitar systems that require a clumsy 13-pin connector and exter-
nal converter box as well as additional pickups added to the guitar.
Improved tracking and stability, simple to operate controls, plug-and-play
operation, software updateable design; a MIDI guitar that finally makes musi-
cal sense!
Features and Controls
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Solid hardwood body
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One piece solid wood neck encapsulated in glass and carbon fibers
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Composite finger board
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Hardened stainless steel frets
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Easy-Access truss rod adjustor
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Sperzel
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locking tuning machines
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Custom DiMarzio
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magnetic pickups
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FISHMAN
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Active Piezo pickup system
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Built-in MidiAxe™ digital guitar-to-MIDI converter system
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Cast aluminum bridge with stainless steel bridge saddles
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3/16" stainless steel vibrato bar
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Stereo output jack featuring "Smart Switching"
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MIDI IN/OUT connectors
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Magnetic Pickup Volume Control
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Five-Position Magnetic Pickup Selector
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Magnetic Pickup Tone Control
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Pickup Selector, (Magnetic/Both/Piezo)
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Piezo Volume Control
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MIDI/Synth Volume Control
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MIDI Mode Switch
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MIDI Octave (Transpose) Switch
Precautions:
• Please read all of the instructions in this owner's manual.
• Avoid getting the MIDIFly wet and don't use it near water. If you do you
run the risk of damaging the MIDIFly and possible electrical shock.
• Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet if the unit is not going to be
used for a long period of time.
• If the MIDIFly fails to operate properly, do not attempt your own repair.
Please contact your dealer or our technical support group for information
on the nearest authorized service location.
NOTE: During normal operation the electronics compartment on the back of the
MIDIFly body will be warm to the touch. This is normal and is not an indication of a
problem.
WARNING: The use of an AC adapter other than the one supplied with the
MIDIFly may cause overheating and/or damage to the MIDIFly .
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC rules,
shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-
approved equipment or unshielded cables may cause interference to radio or
TV reception. The user is cautioned that modifications made to this equip-
ment without the manufacturer's approval could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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Features and Controls
Precautions
