DEXIBELL VIVO SX8 Digital Sound Module Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: DEXIBELL

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VIVO SX8 Digital Sound Module
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VIVO SX8 Digital Sound Module

Owner’s Manual

Regulatory and Safety Information
Users in U.S.A
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 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 particular 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 device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION: Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This product complies with the US portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product is kept as far as possible from the user body or is set to a lower output power if such function is available. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Users in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The product complies with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The minimum separation distance for portable use is limited to 15mm assuming use of antenna with 2 dBi of gain. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.
Le produit est conforme aux limites d’exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. La distance de séparation minimale pour l’utilisation portative est limitée à 15mm en supposant l’utilisation de l’antenne avec 2 dBi de gain. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l’appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l’utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.

Users in EU
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device complies with the essential requirements of the 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED):

EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017 Safety requirements for audio/video, information, and technology equipment
EN 300 328 v2.2.2 (2019-07) Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz band; Harmonized Standard for access to radio spectrum
EN 62311:2008 | EN 50385:2017 RF exposure
EN 301 489-1 v2.2.0 (2017-03) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0 (2017-03) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
EN 301 893 v2.1.1 (2017-05) 5 GHz RLAN; Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
EU 2015/863 (RoHS 3) Declaration of Compliance EU Directive 2015/863; Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Owner’s Manual
Welcome to the reference manual of VIVO SX8 and congratulations to purchasing this Sound Module.
VIVO SX8 is the Sound Module of Dexibell’s new VIVO PREMIUM digital piano series. A realism never heard before, thanks to the latest technology managed of a most powerful processor equipped with 3.2 GB size of memory for sounds. All sounds was recorded with holophonic method for an amazing 3D listening experience and reproduced using the new technology called T2L (True to Life), based on interaction between Sampling and Modelling methods. Moreover, the sound quality has been raised-up to 24 bit – 48KHz with an average of 5 times longer ever recorded samples (15″ on lower piano notes). VIVO SX8 reproduces a real acoustic piano also thanks to unlimited notes polyphony (320 oscillators). The real sustain pedal simulation is designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle performance nuances to be expressed. Moreover, an organ section with many effects as rotary , percussion, vibrato, chorus, allows you to enjoy full-fledged organ sounds in your performances. Reading this manual you will discover many other features such as sympathetic resonances, harmonics, noises, staccato sounds, timbre variances, etc, etc.
To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the piano functionality, please read all sections of this owner’s manual carefully.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Start to take advantage of valuable benefits available simply registering your product on www.dexibell.com.
· You can benefit of DEXIBELL’s 3 years extended warranty (The extended warranty is subject to terms and conditions. Please refer to the related section).
· Keeps you updated on special offers. · You can be updated on any new software release and new sounds.

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1 Important Safety Instruction
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Always follow the following precaution listed below to avoid user to the risk of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, fire or other hazard .

WARNING

CAUTION

Only use non-tropical weather
This unit and its AC adaptor can only be safely used in non-tropical weather. The operating temperature range is 5° – 40°C (41° – 104°F).
Do not repair, modify or replace parts by yourself
Do not attempt to repair the unit, modify or replace parts of the product. Please contact all the nearest Dexibell Service Center.
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not open the unit or its AC adaptor or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal component in any way.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor (DEXIBELL DYS624-120200W).
Use only the AC adaptor included with the unit. Connecting a different AC adaptor can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the AC adaptor included in the package.
Do not excessively bend the power cord
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord otherwise you damage it. Damaged cords may cause fire and shock hazards!.
Do not place the unit in an unstable location
Do not place the unit in a unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
Take care not to allow liquid or foreign objects to enter unit; Do not place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place object filled with liquid (glass of water on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
Never place or store the product in the following types of locations
· Exposed to extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day).
· Subject to steam or smoke. · Damp (such washroom, baths, on wet floors). · Subject to salt water exposure. · Exposed to rain. · Dusty or sandy. · Subject to extreme changes of temperature or humidity (The condensation
may occur and water may collect on the surface of the instrument. Wooden parts may absorb water and be damaged). · Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact
Do not drop the unit. Protect it from strong impact!
Do not connect the unit to an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices
Do not connect the unit’s power-supply cord to an electrical outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. This could cause the outlet to overheat and possibly cause a fire.
Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present
When using the unit in locations where children are present, never leave the unit unattended. Keep a special watch over any children so that they don’t mishandling of the unit can take place.
Avoid extended use at high volume
This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
If you notice any abnormality turn off the unit immediately
Turn off the unit and remove the AC adaptor from the outlet when: · If the AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged. · If smoke or unusual smells occurs. · If the product has been exposed to rain. · If objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the unit. · If the unit does not operate or exhibits a marked change in performance. · If the unit has been dropped, or the enclosure of the product has been
damaged. Contact the nearest qualified Service Center.

Grasp the plug connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
Do not use wet hands to connect or disconnect AC adaptor
Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an electrical outlet.
Keep clean the AC adaptor’s plug
At regular intervals, unplug the AC adaptor and using a dry cloth clean the adaptor’s plug. If the unit will be unused for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Keep cables from getting entangled
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Place all cords and cables away from children.
Before cleaning the unit, unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet
To avoid electric shock or damage the unit, before cleaning the unit, turn it off and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 12).
If there is a possibility of lightning strike in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet
If you know a thunderstorm is predicted in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the unit.
Avoid to climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
Place in a well ventilated location
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.
Do not use in tropical climates
Use the unit and the AC adaptor only in a moderate climates (not in tropical climates).
Place near the socket outlet
This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible.
For European Countries

This Symbol indicates that in EU countries, this product must be collected separately from household waste, as defined in each region. Products bearing this Symbol must not be discarded together with household waste.

2 Relevant Indications
In addition to the items listed under “Important Safety Instruction” on p. 4, please read and observe the following:

Power supply related
· Do not plug this unit into the same electrical outlet used same by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine or air conditioner). Doing so, can result an audible noise.
· The power adaptor may become warm after long hours of consecutive use. It can be a normal dissipation of heat through the adaptor casing. To reduce the possibility of overheating place the power adaptor on the floor in a well- ventilated location.
· Before connecting the unit to other equipment, turn off the power to all equipment. Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the equipment may occur.
· If the unit is not operative for 120 minutes. to prevent unnecessary power consumption, this unit features an “AUTO OFF” function that automatically turns the unit off. If you don’t want the unit to turn off automatically, change the “AUTO OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on “Auto OFF” (p. 57).
NOTE
The “AUTO OFF ” setting is memorized when you switch off the unit.

Maintenance related
· To clean the unit, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water , squeeze it well, then wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.
· Do not wipe this unit with benzene, alcohol or solvent of any kind . Doing so may result in discoloration and/or deformation of the unit.
Related to repairs
· Always back up your data on a USB memories before you send this unit for repair to an authorized center. All data contained in the unit’s memory my be lost. Important data should always be backed up, or written down on paper (when possible). Dexibell assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Related to appropriate location
· Do not place the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) to avoid induced hum. In case of hum, to reduce the problem, change the orientation of your unit or place it away from the source of interference .
· Do not use this unit in the vicinity of a TV or radio. This unit may interfere with radio and television reception.
· When using this unit along with application on your iPhone/iPad, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on your iPhone/iPad in order to avoid noise caused by communication.
· Noise may be produced if cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit. In case of noise you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.
· Do not expose the unit to extreme cold or heat, to direct sunlight or near devices that radiate heat. Do not leave the unit inside an vehicle during the day. Extreme temperature can damage the unit.
· Take care when move the unit from one location to another with drastic changes in ambient temperature. Condensation can occur in the unit due to drastic change of temperature. Using the device while condensation is present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that condensation might have occurred, leave the device for several hours until the condensation has completely dried out.
· Do not place, for long periods of time, vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on this unit. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
· Do not place objects for long period of time on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction of the keys of the keyboard.
· Do not apply any stickers, decals or self-adhesive material to this unit. The glue is difficult to remove and solvents are damaging the exterior finish.
· Do not place object filled with liquid (glass of water on this unit. Avoid to use alcohol, perfume, hairspray, nail polish, etc., near the unit. In the event of liquid spill on the unit, swiftly wipe away the surface using a dry, soft cloth.

Related to external memories
· Insert the USB Memory (commercially available) into the slot with care and at the correct angle.
· Take particular care when handling USB Memory: · Always ground yourself to something metal before handling an USB Memory. · Do not touch the pins of the USB Memory connector, or allow them to become dirty. · Do not subject the USB Memory to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). · Do not allow the USB Memory to become wet. · Do not drop or subject it to excessive shock or vibration.
· Do not disconnect the USB Memory while writing and reading data (i.e., while the USB Memory indicator blinks).
· This unit allows you to use commercially available USB Memory. You can purchase such devices at a computer store, a digital camera dealer, etc.
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Other precautions
· The contents of memory could be lost due to malfunction or improper operation. To help prevent the loss of your data, we highly recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on another storage device. (e.g., USB memories).
· Unfortunately, an error may occur during the data restore previously stored in the USB memories. Dexibell shall not be liable for loss of profits or any consequential loss, loss of data.
· Do not use excessive force when handling unit’s buttons, switches, sliders and controls and when use connectors and jacks. Rough handling can cause damage o malfunctions.
· Do not to apply strong pressure on the display.
· Always pull by the connector when disconnecting a cable, never pull the cable Not doing so you will cause shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
· Keep the unit’s volume levels down. The instrument should be used at a reasonable volume, to avoid disturbing neighbours, especially at night and in the early morning. Use headphones if you want to play your music loud or late at night.
· When you need to transport the unit, put it in its original packaging with padding in the box. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. When transporting or moving the unit always use two or more people.
· For connecting this unit use cable low impedance cables. The use of cables that contain resistor can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear.

Relevant Indications

Related to copyright and trademarks
· Dexibell do not assume legal liability regarding any infringements of the user through the use of this unit.
· Recording, copying, distribution of copyrighted material (songs, live performance, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.
· Copyright © 2003 by Bitstream, Inc. All rights reserved. Bitstream Vera is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc.
· iPad® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. · App Storesm is an Apple’s Service Mark. · Bluetooth® is registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Conventions Used in This Manual

The following symbols are used.

NOTE MEMO TIPS

It indicates an important note; be sure to read it.
It indicates a memo regarding the setting or function; It’s up to you read it.
It indicates a useful hint for operation; read it as necessary.

Contents
Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Relevant Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Examples of Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Guide Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Start to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Secure the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting External Audio Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About the Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Listening Through Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting an USB Memory (commercially available) . . . . . . . . 13 How to Format the USB Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safely Remove the USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ground Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turning the Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Demo of the VIVO SX8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 About the Display and Cursor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Moving the cursor and setting parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Assigning the Name You Specify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connect a MIDI Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connect a USB MIDI Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Matching MIDI Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the VIVO SX8 with Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 USB Audio Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adjusting the USB Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How to Select a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How to Select Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How to Select Tones From the Main Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Selecting Tones from a Tone List by the [SOUND] Button . . . . 20 How to Reorder the Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tone MIDI Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Organ Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Selecting Presetted Organ Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Selecting Various Organ Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 How to Set Up Your Footage Configuration Starting From an Organ Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adding Harmonic Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Applying Vibrato/Chorus Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adding Overdrive Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Organ Common Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adding Rotary Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Parts & MIDI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Part Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Transposing the Pitch of the Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MIDI Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MIDI Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Specifyng the Audio Output for Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adding Effects to Orchestral Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Going Around Sound Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adding Reverb to the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Master Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Master Equalizer Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Saving Your User Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restore the Factory Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to Protect Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List (Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Backup Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Restore Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Panic Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Additional Sound (Sound Library) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Remove and Add Sound Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing a Sound Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding a Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 How to Select USER Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to Select USER Organ Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 How to Select USER Orchestral Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sound Setup (Export/Import). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Exporting a Sound Set (“EXPORT SETUP”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Importing a Sound Set (“IMPORT SETUP”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Personalizing Your Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Making Slight Additions or Sound Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Parameters to be edited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Orchestral Sounds Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Organ Sounds Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjusting the Keyboard Velocity Response According to the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Working with the Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 About the Memories and Memory Set structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Saving Your Settings in the Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recalling your Settings from Internal Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 How to Rearrange the Order of Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Saving Your Settings in the USB Memory (commercially available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Recalling your settings from an USB Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Renaming a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Exporting a Memory Set in the USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Importing a Memory Set from the USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Deleting a Memory Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 How to Automatically Recall Your Favorite Setting at the Power On.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playing with Audio Backing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Connecting your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playing with X MURE Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bluetooth® Audio and MIDI Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Turning on the VIVO SX8’s Bluetooth® Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting with the Mobile Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Connecting an Already Paired Mobile Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using Bluetooth® Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Transfering Bluetooth® MIDI Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MENU Options (Advanced Section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

General procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SOUND LIBRARY Functions

. . . . . . 52

SOUND SETUP Functions

. . . . . . . . 52

SOUND LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SETTING Parameters Group

. . . . . . 52

T2L EDITOR

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

EFFECTS OUTPUT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CONTROL TUNING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

MEMORY USB MEMORY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

USB AUDIO BLUETOOTH

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

MIDI GLOBAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

FACTORY RESET FACTORY SOUND

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

BACKUP PANIC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

VERSION INFO

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Effects Types and Parameters List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

VIVO SX8’s Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
VIVO SX8’s Organ Preset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Drawbars MIDI Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

3 Panel Description

1
Turns the power on or off (p. 14). With the factory settings VIVO SX8’s power will automatically be switched off 120 minutes after you stop playing or operating the VIVO SX8. If VIVO SX8’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the [POWER] switch to turn the VIVO SX8 back on. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, set the “AUTO OFF” parameter to “OFF” (p. 57).
NOTE To avoid malfunctions, never disconnect the AC/DC adaptor while the instrument is turned on.
2 USB Memory Port
· You can connect an commercially available USB Memory to save or load Memories, Sound Set and other data (p. 13). · Using an AgB-type cable, you can connect keyboards from any brand directly to this port to exchange MIDI data without a computer and without using two MIDI cables (p. “Main Connections” (p. 18).
NOTE

Carefully insert the USB Memory or a USB cable making sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction.
Dexibell does not recommend using USB hubs, irrespective of whether they are active or passive.
3 Arrow buttons These buttons are used to navigate around the various menus and adjust values.
4 Function buttons These buttons are used to select one of three functions/options shows at the bottom of the display. Press the first and the last Function button to listen the demo song.
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3
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5 This display shows information related to your operation. The last row of the display shows the functions that you can recall pressing one of three buttons below the display.
6 MENU/EXIT This button allows you to open and close the menu page where you can view and select all available functions.
7 MEMORY/WRITE button This button allows you to shows the list of memories and then recall one of them. (See p. 42). Pressing and holding this button to write a memory (See p. 42).
8 SOUND By this button you can change the sound of the currently selected part. The tone list is displayed. See “Selecting the Tones” (p. 20).
9 PHONES output This is where you can connect a pair of optional headphones.
10 DATA ENTRY Use it to edit values or scroll through a list.
11 VOLUME Use this knob to set VIVO SX8’s overall volume.
12 Rack-mount bracket Use these when installing the VIVO SX8 in a 19-inch rack. For details on how to install the VIVO SX8 in a rack, refer to the owner’s manual included with the rack you’re using.

Rear Side

Panel Description

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17 16
14 13
13 DC IN socket Connect the supplied AC/DC adaptor here (p. 12).
14 Ground terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you could feel a tingling sensation at the point where you touch this device. You can eliminate this sensation connecting the ground terminal with an external ground. For details see “Ground Terminal” (p. 14).
15 Cable clamp Use this to secure the AC adaptor cord (p. 12).
16 UNBALANCED MAIN/SUB OUTPUT R, L/MONO sockets These TS sockets allow you to connect powered speakers or amp (p. 10). All parts of the instrument can be routed to the different outputs (MAIN or SUB) as desired. You can set this output as MAIN (default) or SUB. For details see “Specifyng the Audio Output for Each Part” (p. 28).
17 BALANCED OUTPUT R, L sockets These XLR sockets allow you to connect mixer, powered speakers or amp (p. 10). This output is always works as MAIN.
18 DAMPER PEDAL Use this pedal to sustain the sound (p.53).
NOTE We suggest to connect at this socket a continuous pedal controller as the Dexibell CPI pedal. In this way you can appreciate all the musical nuances of a continuos controller.
19 ASSIGN PEDAL (EXPRESSION) Connecting a commercially available pedal to this socket allows you to control an assignable function by foot (p. 53). This socket recognize an expression pedal connected setting automatically the Expression function, regardless of the current function assigned.
20 MIDI THRU/IN sockets You can connect the IN socket to the OUT socket of a MIDI keyboard. See p. 18. Thanks to the MIDI THRU socket you can cascade several devices in a MIDI chain.

21 USB Computer (AUDIO/MIDI) Port
Use an AgB-type USB cable to connect the VIVO SX8 to your computer via this port (p. 18). You’ll be able to use your AUDIO/MIDI DAW software to record and play audio data.
The VIVO SX8 can transmit/receive MIDI messages and audio streaming at 24 bit 48 Khz.

4 Examples of Connections

Basic Connection

NOTE
Before to connect any other equipment, move the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize the volume.

USB Memory

Amplified Speakers

Audio Bluetooth

DX CP1 (continuos pedal)

MIDI Keyboard

DX SP1 or Expression Pedal (EXPRESSION)

Studio Connection
USB Memory

Audio Bluetooth

BALANCE OUT

USB to Computer (MIDI) AUDIO + MIDI Streming

To Mixer or Amp

DX CP1 (continuos pedal) DX SP1 or Expression Pedal (EXPRESSION)

MIDI Keyboard

5 Quick Guide Basic Operations

This section explains the basic button operations used to operate the VIVO SX8.

DATA ENTRY
· Use it to scroll items through a list and change the value of the parameters.

MENU/EXIT
· Press this button to open and close the menu page where you can view and select all available functions.

Arrows Button
– Master Page
· Use the [] [] buttons to select the current part (1,2 or 3). · Use the [] [] to select the next or previous sound of the
current part. – Other Page

· Use the [] [] buttons to move the cursor up or down. · Use the [] button to access to access in a submenu. · Use the [] [] buttons to edit the parameters value.

Function Buttons

Sounds List
Press this button to access the Sounds List. The family and the current sound of the selected part is temporary showed. · Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to scroll
and select sounds in the list. · Press the [] [] buttons to select the next or previous
sound family.

Press these buttons to select functions/options shows at the bottom of the display.
Favorite Settings
– HOW TO MEMORIZE YOUR FAVORITE SETTING The VIVO SX8 allows you to memorize your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 80 complete setups can be saved. · Press and hold the [MEMORY/WRITE] button to call up the memories page. Its indicator
flashes. · Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select one of the memory location. · Press the function button that shows “SAVE” at the bottom of the display. · Use the [] [] and [] [] buttons to enter the desired name. · To confirm press the function button that shows “OK” at the bottom of the display.
– HOW TO RECALL YOUR FAVORITE SETTING · Press the [MEMORY/WRITE] button to call up the memories page. · Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select one of the memory location. · Press the “RECALL” function button under the display to select the memory.

6 Before You Start to Play

Connecting the AC Adaptor
The VIVO SX8 is an electronic instrument that requires some form of electrical power. You can power your VIVO SX8 using the supplied adaptor.
1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize
the volume.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to VIVO SX8’s DC IN jack
positioned to the rear bottom panel.

AC Adaptor

To an AC outlet

DC IN
NOTE Be sure to use only the AC adaptor (DEXIBELL DYS624-120200W, supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
NOTE If you won’t be using the VIVO SX8 for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
NOTE To avoid malfunctions, never disconnect the AC/DC adaptor while the instrument is turned on.
3. Plug the AC Adaptor into a power outlet.
Secure the AC Adaptor
To avoid accidental disconnects of the power connector, secure the cable to the clamp.

Connecting External Audio Amplifier
You can connect the unbalanced or balanced OUTPUT R L/MONO jacks to an external amplifier, mixing consoles, etc. All parts of the instrument can be routed to the different outputs (MAIN or SUB) as desired. For details see “Specifyng the Audio Output for Each Part” (p. 28).
NOTE If you want to use only one channel on your external amplifier, connect the L/MONO TS socket. For optimum sound quality, we recommend working in stereo, though.
1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob toward the left position to
minimize the volume.
2. Connect the VIVO SX8’s OUTPUT jacks to the inputs of
your external audio device.
About the Pedals

Secure the cable to the clamp structure and tighten.

DX CP1 (continuos pedal)

DX SP1(switch or expression pedal)

AC Adaptor cable

1. Connect to the DAMPER socket a sustain pedal.
This is the most commonly used pedal in a digital piano. When pressed, all notes played will continue to sound until the vibration naturally ceases.

A MOST IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW
To have a complete simulation of damped strings of an acoustic piano appreciating all the musical nuances, we suggest to connect, at the DAMPER socket, a continuous pedal controller instead of an on/off pedal.
NOTE The DAMPER socket accepts both types of pedals, continuous or foot-switch (ON/OFF type).
2. Connect to the PEDAL ASSIGN socket an Expression pedal.
This pedal is useful to control different aspects of the sound, commonly volume. It’s used for organs, strings sounds, etc.
Automatic recognition of an EXPRESSION pedal
The PEDAL ASSIGN socket recognizes whether an expression pedal has been connected and automatically sets the Expression function, regardless of the currently assigned function.

Listening Through Headphones
· Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at a reasonable volume.
Connecting an USB Memory (commercially available)
1. Plug an USB Memory to the MEMORY port on the
VIVO SX8’s panel.

If you connect a continuous control pedal and the “Expression” function is active (default), you can control the volume of the Organ, Orchestra and Piano sections. To assign other functions, please refer to “EXPRESSION PEDAL” (p. 53). If you connect a foot-switches ON/OFF type see “PEDAL ASSIGN” (p. 53).
NOTE The PEDAL ASSIGN socket accepts both types of pedals, continuous or foot- switch (ON/OFF type). If you connect a continuous pedal, it’s automatically recognized as Expression pedal.
Listening Through Headphones
You can use headphones to enjoy the VIVO SX8 without disturbing those around you.
1. Here you can connect stereo headphones.

NOTE Carefully insert the USB Memory making sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction.
NOTE The VIVO SX8 supports all USB memory (FAT 32 formatted). Anyway, because there are so many USB memory on the market and it is almost impossible to check all types of memories, it could happen that a memory is not compatible with your instrument.
How to Format the USB Memory
1. Press the “MENU” button.
2. Use the [] [] buttons to select the “USB MEMORY”
functions group and press the [] button to access them.

3. Use the [] [] buttons to select “FORMAT” and press
the [EXECUTE] Function button to access the function.
The display shows:

2. Rotate the VIVO SX8’s [VOLUME] knob to adjust the
volume of the headphone.
Cautions when using headphones · To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough
handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset. · Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.

1. Press the “YES” Function button to format the USB
Memory. A confirmation message informs you that the USB memory has been formatted.
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Safely Remove the USB Memory
NOTE You should always safely eject the USB Memory before physically unplugging it from USB socket. Before to unplug the USB Memory use the “USB REMOVE” function.
1. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button.
2. Use the [] [] buttons to select the “USB MEMORY”
functions group and press the [] button to access them.

Before You Start to Play
1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize
the volume.
NOTE Before turning the VIVO SX8 on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the VIVO SX8 on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
2. Press the VIVO SX8’s [ ” ] button located on the right
panel to switch it on.

3. Use the [] [] buttons to select “REMOVE” and press
the [EXECUTE] Function button to access the function.
The display shows:

4. Press the “YES” Function button to safely remove the USB
Memory. Now you can unplug the USB Memory safely.
Ground Terminal
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you could feel a tingling sensation at the point where touch this device. You can eliminate this sensation connecting the ground terminal with an external ground.

The power will turn on, a progress bar appear in the VIVO SX8’s display.
After a brief interval, the main page will appear. and VIVO SX8 will be ready to produce sound.

1. Use the screw-type ground terminal to connect to ground
or to connect to the chassis of the mixer, preamp, or other device in your system.
Turning the Power On/Off
Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power.
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3. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.
NOTE This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.
Turning the Power Off
1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize
the volume.
NOTE To avoid malfunctions, never disconnect the AC/DC adaptor while the instrument is turned on.
2. Press the VIVO SX8’s [ ” ] switch.
A power off confirmation message appears:

3. Press the “YES” Function button to confirm.
The display shows the following message:

Demo of the VIVO SX8
NOTE All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

and the unit will turn off after few seconds. If you do not want power off press the “NO” Function button.
NOTE If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [” ] button, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Connecting the AC Adaptor” (p. 12).
If you do not operate the unit for a certain period of time while the power is on, this unit turns off
automatically.
If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, turn the”AUTO OFF”setting off !
With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched off 120 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. Shortly before the VIVO SX8 shuts down automatically, the display starts counting down the seconds. If you want to keep using the VIVO SX8 at this stage, press any button. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “AUTO OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 57.
Demo of the VIVO SX8
Your VIVO SX8 contains a demo that introduces all the best of its tones.
1. Simultaneously press the first and the last Funcion button.

Playback starts automatically with the demo song.
2. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to leave the demo function.
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7 Basic Operation

About the Display and Cursor Operation
This section introduces the information that appear on the main page. Moreover this section illustrates how to navigate the menu.

Main Page
The VIVO SX8 main page contains many useful information. Part 1

Icons field see the table below

The underline under the sound name field refers to the part whose tone assignment can be changed. Tone selection always applies to the part whose field is underlined.

Part 2 and 3

Function buttons
Use these function buttons to select one of three functions/ options shows at the bottom of the display.

Icons Field

Explanation

Icons Field

An USB MIDI keyboard is connected to the VIVO SX8’s USB “MEMORY” port.

A computer is connected to the VIVO SX8’s USB “COMPUTER” port.

Explanation
Bluetooth indicator · Steady icon: Connected to a device. A USB memory is connected to your unit.

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values
1. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to access to the available
function groups.

About the Display and Cursor Operation
Assigning the Name You Specify
In many cases you’ll have to assign a name to a file. In the following example, we will learn how to give a Memory name.
After the selection of saving a Memory, the display looks as follows:

2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
select the desired function group.

A Memory name is suggested by the VIVO SX8.
1. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [][] buttons to
select a different character.
2. Use the [] [] buttons to select the next character position you want to change, then use the [][] buttons again.
3. You can press the [A/a/#] Function button to switch
between upper- and lower-case characters as well as numbers.

3. Press the [] button to enter in the selected function
group.

4. To delete the selected character, simultaneously press the
central and right Function button.

If the functions are grouped under others groups:
4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
scroll the list of groups of parameters.
5. Press the [] button to enter in the selected under
group.
6. Use the [] [] buttons to scroll the list of parameters.
The selected parameter field is highlighted.
7. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to set the desired value.

5. To insert a character, simultaneously At the same press
the left and central Function button.

8. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to return to the main page. 6. Repeat steps (2) and (3) to complete the name.
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8 Main Connections

The VIVO SX8 allows you to connect an external keyboard through two ways, via MIDI or via USB.
Connect a MIDI Keyboard
You can use a MIDI keyboard to control your VIVO SX8. If you connect your computer to the VIVO SX8 as shown in the illustration, you’ll be able to use the VIVO SX8 as a MIDI interface. The MIDI messages received from the VIVO SX8’s MIDI IN will be directly redirected to the its USB COMPUTER port together with the audio generated by VIVO SX8. Audio streaming and MIDI through the same cable.
1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize
the volume.
2. Use a MIDI cable (commercially available) to connect the
VIVO SX8’s MIDI IN socket to the MIDI OUT socket of the external MIDI keyboard.
USB MIDI + AUDIO Streaming

If you connect your also your computer to the VIVO SX8 as shown in the illustration, you’ll be able to use the VIVO SX8 as a MIDI interface. The MIDI messages received from the VIVO SX8’s USB MEMORY socket will be directly redirected to the its USB COMPUTER port.
1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize
the volume.
2. Use a AgB-type USB (commercially available) to connect
the VIVO SX8’s USB MEMORY socket to the USB socket of the external MIDI keyboard.
USB USB cables AgB-type

3. If you want to work with a DAW software, use a AgB-
type USB (commercially available) cable to connect the
VIVO SX8’s USB COMPUTER PORT to the USB port of your
computer.

MIDI cable

USB MIDI + AUDIO Streaming

3. If you want to work with a DAW software, use a AgB-
type USB (commercially available) cable to connect the
VIVO SX8’s USB COMPUTER PORT to the USB port of your
computer.

MIDI Flow

MIDI

THRU

USB IN + OUT

++
Sound Generator

Connect a USB MIDI Keyboard
You can use a USB MIDI keyboard to control your VIVO SX8.
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Matching MIDI Channels

The VIVO SX8 has three parts. For each part you can change the MIDI channel to match them with the device you connected.
Here below the list of MIDI channels for each part:

Part PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 MEMORY ORGAN CONTROL

MIDI RX channel (default) 1 2 3 15 14

The MEMORY part is used to recall memories. For more information see p. 56. The ORGAN CONTROL part is used to control the Drawbars and other parameters of Organ via MIDI. For more information see p. 26. For details on MIDI settings of the external device, refer to its

owner’s manual.
Using the VIVO SX8 with Your Computer
If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the USB COMPUTER port on the VIVO SX8’s panel to your computer’s USB connector, you can record and play audio or MIDI data by your MIDI software (DAW software).
NOTE To use the USB audio streaming you need of a computer equiped with MAC OSX or LINUX, an iPad or iPhone.

Using the VIVO SX8 with Your Computer
NOTE To use the USB audio streaming you need of a computer equiped with MAC OSX or LINUX, an iPad or iPhone.
Adjusting the USB Audio
Use this function if you need to adjust the audio output and input levels via USB.
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select USB AUDIO function.

USB MIDI + AUDIO Streaming

1. Use a AgB-type USB cable (sold separately) to connect
the VIVO SX8 to your computer.
NOTE
· Switch on the VIVO SX8 before you start up the DAW software on your computer.
· Before to connect any other equipment, move the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize the volume.
The sound of the VIVO SX8 can now be recorded on your computer and the audio output of the computer can be reproduced by the audio system connected to the VIVO SX8’s audio OUTPUT jacks.

USB Audio Feature

Thanks to the USB audio you can record the audio of the VIVO SX8 directly without using any internal digital analogue converter. This greatly increases audio quality and noise immunity.

Audio Flow

UNBALANCE OUTPUT BALANCED OUTPUT

USB

2. Use the [] [] buttons to select the parameter you want
to edit.
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to choose the desiderate
audio level.

Parameter Input Level Output Level

Setting inf~0 dB inf~0 dB

Explanation Adjust the USB audio input level. Adjust the USB audio output level.

SUB Switch

balancer

RD A

MAIN L C

analog audio signal RD

SUB

A C

MAIN SUB

digital audio

Sound Generator

The VIVO SX8’s audio format:

Sampling rate Bit depth Number of channel

48 Khz 24 3

9 Selecting the Tones

VIVO SX8 has a wide selection of high quality tones arranged in eight categories. In particular, thanks to new sound engine, the Piano tones are faithfully reproduced with all the subtle nuances of a real acoustic piano.
VIVO SX8 also includes a section that simulates famous electric organs. Some organ sounds are preset by factory and you will find them in the “ORGAN” family. For more details see “Organ Section” (p. 22).
The VIVO SX8 allows you to assign any of the available tones to any of the three real-time parts. Tone selection always applies to the part (1, 2 or 3) whose field is currently underlined in the main page.

How to Select a Part

Before to operate a tone change you need to select on which part you want to do it.
VIVO SX8 has two sections: the orchestral section and the organ section. Depending on the selected tone, the part changes its name as follows:

Orchestral Section

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Organ Section

Upper part

Lower part

Pedal part

1. From the main page, use the [] [] buttons to select the
part.

Selecting Tones from a Tone List by the [SOUND] Button
1. Press the [SOUND] button.
The [SOUND] indicator lights and a temporary page shows the list of the sounds of the selected part, the current sound is underlined: Sound family
When the selected part contains an organ sound:

The display underline the field of the selected part. The tone selection is always applies to the part whose field is underlined.
How to Select Tones
How to Select Tones From the Main Page
1. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
scroll through the list of the sounds and select the desired sound.
OR

For more information about the selection of organ sounds, see “Organ Section” (p. 22).
2. While the page is active, use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select a tone in the same sound family. If during normal operation the window closes automatically, press the [SOUND] button again. See “VIVO SX8’s Tone List” (p. 61).
3. While the page is active, press the [] [] buttons to
select the previous or next sound family. After few seconds of inactivity of the change tone operation, the Main page is shown.
TIPS A quick way to change a tone from the Main page: use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select a next or previous tone.
How to Reorder the Tone List
Use this function if you need to reorder the tones list. If you wish, you can move the position of the individual tone in the list.
1. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and select SOUND LIST.

Tone MIDI Information

The display shows the tone list.

1. The [SOUND] indicator lights and a temporary page shows the list of the sounds of the selected part, the current sound is underlined:

2. Use the the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
select the tone you want to reorder.

2. Press one of the Function buttons located below the
display.

3. Press the “MOVE” function button.
An symbol appears to the left of the selected tone.
4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [][] buttons to
select the new position where you want to move the selected tone. If you want move the tone in another category use the [] [] buttons.

The tone MIDI information are temporary showed:

5. Press the “OK” Function button to confirm the operation.
Press “CANCEL” Function button to cancel the operation.
Tone MIDI Information
Tones can also be selected via USB MIDI. To this effect, they use an “internal” address, which is not usually displayed. For MIDI applications involving sequencers or external controllers, knowing the “official” address may come in handy. The VIVO SX8 has an handy system that provides this information instantly–there is thus no need to look up the MIDI address in the tones list at the end of this manual.
1. Press the [SOUND] button to temporarily open the sounds
list page.
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10 Organ Section

The VIVO SX8 has a section that simulates famous electric organs. You can select many presetted organ sound and create a wide variety of tonalities and save them in the instrument’s internal memory. You can add various typical effects of an electric organ as a Leslie speaker.
Selecting Presetted Organ Sounds
1. Select the organ model you desired. See “Selecting
Various Organ Types” (p. 22).
2. Before to operate a tone change you need to select on
which part you want to do it. See “How to Select a Part” (p. 20).
3. Press the [SOUND] button.

5. While the tone window is active, use the[] [] buttons
to select a different preset. The preset configuration is recalled.
MEMO If during normal operation the window closes automatically, press the [SOUND] button again.
Selecting Various Organ Types
The VIVO SX8 comes with various organ models that reproduce the tonal characteristics of both tonewheel and transistor types organ: TW1, TW2, FARF, VX and PIPE. Moreover you have two user organ memory location (USER 1, USER 2) that allows you to expand the tonal resources of the instrument. You can download this selection of sounds from the www. dexibell.com website. See “How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory” (p. 33).
1. Select a preset organ sound. See “Selecting Presetted
Organ Sounds” (p. 22). The display shows a page like this:

The [SOUND] indicator lights and a temporary page shows the list of the sounds of the selected part, the current sound is underlined:
Sound family

The organ tone is shown as follows: Organ Type Footage Indication Level

4. While the page is active, press the [] [] buttons to
select the organ sound family.

2. Press the “T2L EDIT” function button and using the [] [] buttons, select “ORGAN TYPE”.

The last sound you selected for the organ family is recalled. “Manual” is the current footage configuration. The other items of the list indicate the most used combinations. Each number indicates the amount of volume for each foot. For example, the “00 5320 000” corresponds to the following position of “virtual” drawbar:
00 5320 000
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3. Press the [] button to access the ORGAN TYPE page.

4. Use the [] [] buttons to select the desired organ type.
The selected organ type is now available for all parts.

Organ Type TW1
TW2 FARF VX

Explanation
It’s a simulation of a organ style cabinet that use an tonewheel apparatus for generating electric musical note.
It’s a simulation of an “home organ” style cabinet with some built-in speakers” that use an tonewheel apparatus for generating electric musical note.
This is a simulation of a portable transistors-based organ.
This is a simulation of transistor-based combo organ.

How to Set Up Your Footage Configuration Starting From an Organ Preset

Organ Type
PIPE USER1 USER2

Explanation
This simulate a pipe organ. It’s a musical instrument that produces sound by driving pressurized air through organ pipes.
You can download sounds from the www.dexibell.com website. See “Additional Sound (Sound Library)” (p. 32).

up (minimum volume).

How to Set Up Your Footage Configuration Starting From an Organ Preset
1. Select a preset organ sound. See “Selecting Presetted
Organ Sounds” (p. 22). The display shows a main page like this:

8. Press the “PRESET” function button to select another
organ preset. This shortcut is useful for recalling another
preset without exiting the drawbar edit page.

The organ tone is shown as follows:

Organ Type

Footage Volume

2. Press the “T2L EDIT” function button and using the [] [] buttons select the organ tone (first row). The numbers indicate the volume for each footage.

NOTE Attention, changes may be lost if you recall another preset. If you wish, you can save your configuration in a memory and then recall it at another time. See “Saving Your Settings in the Internal Memory” (p. 42).
Adding Harmonic Percussion
It’s the classic crisp attack unique to the vintage organ. This effect was designed to emulate the percussive sounds of the harp, xylophone and marimba. When the percussion is selected, this feature adds a decaying second- or third-harmonic overtone when a key is pressed.
NOTE The harmonic percussion feature is available for the TW1 and TW2 organ type and only on the MAIN or LOWER keyboard part.
1. From the “T2L ORGAN EDIT” page, use the [] [] buttons to select “PERCUSSION”.

3. Press the [] button to access the “DRAWBAR” editing
page.

The page shows the volume of each footage.
4. Use the [] [] buttons to select the previous or next
footage.
5. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
increase the volume in incremental steps from 0 (no sound) to 8 (maximum volume).
6. Press the [FULL] function button to move the drawbar
down (maximum volume).
7. Press the [CANCEL] function button to move the drawbar

2. Press the [] button to access the “PERCUSSION” page.

3. Use the [], [] buttons to select the parameter and use
the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to adjust
the value. See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter
values” (p. 17).

Parameter Switch Volume Decay Harmonic

Setting OFF, ON Normal, Soft Slow, Fast 3rd, 2nd

Explanation
Select “ON” to activate the effect.
Select between a “Normal” or “Soft” percussion levels.
Select between a “Slow” or “Fast” decay.
Select to add a “3rd” or “2nd” harmonic to the percussion.

NOTE Attention, changes may be lost if you recall another preset. If you wish, you can save your configuration in a memory and then recall it at another time. See “Saving Your Settings in the Internal Memory” (p. 42).
Applying Vibrato/Chorus Effect
The VIVO SX8 has a vibrato effect and a chorus effect to enrich your performances. The vibrato and chorus system consists of six settings, V1, V2, V3, C1, C2 and C3 (i.e., 3 vibrato and 3 chorus), which can be selected from the “VIBRATO / CHORUS” page in the “T2L EDIT” environment.
1. From the “T2L ORGAN EDIT” page, use the [] [] buttons to select “VIBRATO/CHORUS”.

Organ Section
This menu item is not present if a pipe type organ is selected.
1. From the “T2L ORGAN EDIT” page, use the [] [] buttons to select “OVERDRIVE”.
2. Press the [] button to access the “OVERDRIVE” page.

2. Press the [] button to access the “VIBRATO/CHORUS”
page.

3. Use the [], [] buttons to select the parameter and use
the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to adjust
the value. See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter
values” (p. 17).

Parameter Switch

Setting OFF, ON V1,C1 V2, C2 V3,C3

Type

TREMULANT 1 ~ 6

Upper

OFF, ON

Lower/Pedal OFF, ON

Explanation
Select “ON” to activate the effect.
Vibrato or Chorus light depth effect.
Vibrato or Chorus standard depth effect
Vibrato or Chorus deepest effect
It’s a characteristic effect of the pipe organ that produces a fluctuation of the amplitude and pitch of the sound, producing a tremolo and vibrato effect.
NOTE This effect can be selected in the presence of an pipe organ sound.
Select “ON” to activate the effect for the Upper part.
Select “ON” to activate the effect for the Lower/Pedal parts.

Adding Overdrive Effect
This is the typical effect of vacuum tube amplifier and it is achieved by “overdriving” the valves.
NOTE
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3. Use the [], [] buttons to select the parameter and use
the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to adjust
the value. See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter
values” (p. 17).

Parameter Switch Drive Tone
Level
Eq Low freq Eq Low gain Eq High freq Eq High gain

Setting

Explanation

OFF, ON

Select “ON” to activate the effect.

1~100

Adjust the amount of effect. Also changes the volume.

1~100

Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound.

1~100

Use this parameter to compensate for exaggerated level differences resulting from the settings you made.

80 ~ 400 Hz

Selects the frequency of the low range.

12dB~0~12dB Gain of the low frequency range.

800Hz ~ 8KHz Selects the frequency of the high range.

12dB~0~12dB Gain of the high frequency range.

Organ Common Parameters
This session contains a series of parameters common to all toneweel (TW) type organs. It also contains some parameters for other organ types.
1. From the “T2L ORGAN EDIT” page, use the [] [] buttons to select “COMMON”.

2. Press the [] button to access the “COMMON” page.

3. Use the [], [] buttons to select the parameter and use
the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to adjust the value. See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17). For details about the common parameters refer to “Organ Common” (p. 39).
Adding Rotary Effect
This effect simulates the typical sound modulation generated by a cabinet with rotating loudspeakers.
NOTE This menu item is not present if a pipe type organ is selected.
1. From the “T2L ORGAN EDIT” page, use the [] [] buttons to select “ROTARY”.
2. Press the [] button to access the “ROTARY” page.
3. Use the [], [] buttons to select the “Switch” parameter
and use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select “ON” to add the rotary effect.
4. Use the [], [] buttons to select the “Speed” parameter
and use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select between the fast or slow speed.
5. Use the [], [] buttons to select the “Brake” parameter
and use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to to stop the rotation of the rotary. When this is turned “ON”, the rotation will gradually stop. When it is turned “OFF”, the rotation will gradually resume. For more details see “Rotary” (p. 40).

Adding Rotary Effect

11 Parts & MIDI Settings

Part Settings
For each part you can edit settings such as volume (Level), Panpot, Octave and key range.
1. In the main page, press the “SETTING” Function button to
open the “PART1 SETTING” page.

2. Use the [] [] buttons to select the parameter that you
want to edit. The selected parameter field is highlighted.
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the[] [] buttons to edit
the value.
4. Press the “PART 2” or the “PART 3” Function button to
access the related parameters
PART 1-3

Parameter Level
Panpot
Octave Mute Coarse Tune
Fine Tune Note Low Note High Pitch Bender Range

Setting

Explanation

0 ~ 127

Adjusts the volume of the parts.
Selecting “0” means that the part in question is no longer audible.

-64 ~ 0 ~ 63

Use this parameter to set the stereo placement of the selected instrument. “0” means “no change”, negative values shift the instrument towards the left, and positive values shift it towards the right.

-4 ~ 0 ~ +4

Use this parameter to transpose the selected instrument up or down by up to 4 octaves.

OFF, ON

Select “ON” to mute the part.

-24 ~ 0 ~ +24

The Coarse and Fine Tune are used to create interference pattern between two sounds of slightly different frequencies.
Changes the pitch in semi-tone steps.

-99 ~ 0 ~ +99

Changes the pitch in steps of 1 cent (1/100 semi-tone).

A0~ C8 A0~ C8

You can set the range note for the part.

0, +/-24

Sets the value of the PB range (received from midi) on the selected part.

Transposing the Pitch of the Parts
The transpose setting allows the pitch of your VIVO SX8’s parts to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key or when a singer sing in a key different than the original music.
1. Select: [MENU] button SETTINGTRANSPOSE.
2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to adjust the transposition
value.
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“Transpose” setting -12 ~ 0 ~ +12 (semitone units)

MIDI Settings

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be transferred between electronic musical instruments and computers.
Thanks to this standard, you can transfer musical data between the VIVO SX8 and a MIDI keyboard or a personal computer. See “Main Connections” (p. 18).
With the VIVO SX8’s MIDI THRU port you can cascade several devices in a chain.
The MIDI default channels for each part are the following:

Part

MIDI RX/TX channel (default)

Part1

Part2

Part3

Memory

Organ Control 14

For information regarding the “Memory” part, see p. 56. USB Computer

PART 1

MIDI BUS Part 1 Channel

PART 2

Part 2 Channel

PART 3

Part 3 Channel

The Organ Control channel allows you to control the level of the drawbars for each part. In addition it is possible to activate and control the effects of the organ. See “Drawbars MIDI Controls” (p. 63).

MIDI Reception

The VIVO SX8 has three parts. Each part can receive MIDI messages from a specific channel by the MIDI IN socket and the USB Computer port.
You can choose for each part the MIDI channel, filter MIDI messages, deactivate the reception of messages, etc.

1. Select: [MENU] button MIDI. See “Moving the cursor
and setting parameter values” (p. 17).

2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob and the [] button to enter in
the “Reception” page.
MEMO Instead of [DATA ENTRY] knob, You can also use the [] [] buttons to scroll the items.

3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob and [] to select the part and
access the related parameters.

In the example above we selected the “Part 1”.
4. Use the [] [] buttons to scroll the list of parameters.
The selected parameter field is highlighted.
5. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to set the desired value.
PART 1-3

Parameter Status
Channel
Shift
Modulation Volume Panpot Expression Aftertouch Reverb Hold Sostenuto Soft PG (Program Change) PB (Pitch Bender)

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Setting

Explanation

OFF, ON Default: On 1 ~ 16
-48~0~+48 Default : 0

Select “On” if you want the selected part to receive MIDI data.
Allows you to assign a MIDI receive channel to the selected part.
This parameter allows you to transpose the received note messages before sending them to the VIVO SX8’s sound generator. The maximum possible transposition is four octaves up (48) and down (48). Each step represents a semi-tone.

OFF, ON

These filters allow you to specify

whether (On) or note (Off ) the messages

Default: On in question should be received.

6. Use the “PART 2” or the “PART 3” Function button to
access the related parameter.
7. If you selected the “Organ Control” part, the following
page is showed:

MIDI Settings

Parameter Status Channel

Memory

Setting

Explanation

OFF, ON Default: On
1 ~ 16 default: 14

Select “On” if you want to receive drawbars MIDI messages. For details regarding the MIDI messages received, see “Drawbars MIDI Controls” (p. 63).
Allows you to assign a MIDI receive channel to the “Organ control” part.

For information regarding the parameter of the “Memory” part, see p. 56.
MIDI Transmission
As you can imagine, the VIVO SX8 does not transmit notes but control MIDI messages only as Volume, Modulation, Expression, Program change, etc. by the USB port. You can you can choose which midi events to filter.
1. Select: [MENU] button MIDI. See “Moving the cursor
and setting parameter values” (p. 17).

2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob and the [] button to enter in
the “Transmission” page.
MEMO Instead of [DATA ENTRY] knob, You can also use the [] [] buttons to scroll the items.

3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob and the button [] to select
the part and access the related parameters.

Parameter Status Channel

Main, Coupled, Lower

Setting

Explanation

OFF, ON Default: ON
1 ~ 16

Select “ON” if you want the selected part to transmit MIDI data.
Allows you to assign a MIDI transmit channel to the selected part.

Main, Coupled, Lower

Parameter

Setting

Explanation

Modulation

Volume

Panpot

Expression

Aftertouch Reverb Hold

OFF, ON

These filters allow you to specify whether (ON) or note (OFF) the

Default: OFF messages in question should be transmitted.

Sostenuto

Soft

PG (Program Change)

PB (Pitch Bender)

6. Use the “PART 2” or the “PART 3” Function button to
access the related parameter.
7. If you selected the “Organ Control” part, the following
page is showed:

Parts & MIDI Settings
cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17).
2. Use the [] [] buttons to select “SUB Switch” parameter
and using the [DATA ENTRY] knob set the “SUB Switch” parameter to “ON”. The MAIN/SUB unbalanced sockets are now enabled as SUB audio outputs.
3. Use the [] [] buttons to select the part you wish to
change the output.
4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to set the desired output
(MAIN or SUB).

Parameter Status Channel

Memory

Setting

Explanation

OFF, ON Default: On
1 ~ 16 default: 14

Select “On” if you want transmit position MIDI messages of the drawbars. For details regarding the MIDI messages transmitted, see “Drawbars MIDI Controls” (p. 63).
Allows you to assign a MIDI transmit channel to the “Organ control” part.

For information regarding the parameter of the “Memory” part, see p. 56.

Specifyng the Audio Output for Each Part

VIVO SX8 provides MAIN/SUB unbalanced output (TS jacks) in addition to MAIN balanced output (XLR jacks) as outputs for the signal of the audio parts.
As appropriate for your situation, you can choose which audio output to use (MAIN or SUB) for a certain part (Organ, Part1, Part2, Part3).

L Organ Part R

L Part1 Part R
L Part2 Part R
L Part3 Part R

MAIN OUPUT BALANCED (XLR)

SUB Switch

MAIN/SUB OUTPUT UNBALANCED (TS)

1. Select: [MENU] button OUTPUT. See “Moving the
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In the example above we changed the output of the Organ part.
5. By performing steps 2 and 3 again you can change the
output of the parts you want.

Parameter
SUB Switch
Organ Part1 Part2 Part3

Setting OFF, ON default: OFF

Explanation
Enable the MAIN/SUB unbalanced sockets as SUB outputs.

MAIN, SUB Use this parameter to set the audio default: MAIN output of the part: MAIN or SUB

12 Adding Effects to Orchestral Sound

Going Around Sound Effects

VIVO SX8 is quite simply a superlative instrument with the most advanced and best sound generation technology Dexibell has to offer.
When you recall a Tone the instrument automatically add the appropriate effects for that sound.
Anyway, VIVO SX8 give you the possibility to change type of effect or modify some parameter of it.
VIVO SX8 manage three units of effectors (FX-A, FX-B and FX-C) for each part (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3).
PART 3

R L FX-A

FX-A

FX-B FX-B

PART 2 FX-C PART 1 FX-C

FX-B

FX-C

L RL
R RELV R REV

REV

Adding Reverb to the Sound
The reverb enables you to select various digital reverb effects that would add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. You can adjust the reverb value for each part.
1. While the main page is showed, press the left Function
button to access the Reverb parameters.
The display shows the Reverb page:

1. Select: [MENU] button EFFECTS. See “Moving the cursor
and setting parameter values” (p. 17).
2. Use the [DATA ENRY] knob and the button [] to select
the part and access the related parameters.
In the example above we selected the “Part 1” MEMO
Instead of [DATA ENTRY] knob, You can also use the [] [] buttons to scroll the items
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to choose the Type of effect.
Press the “ON/OFF” Function button if you want to exclude or not the FX processor. For the list of effects see “Effects Types and Parameters List” (p. 58).
4. Use the [] [] buttons to select the parameter relative
to the chosen effect.
5. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to adjust the parameter
value. For details about the parameters for each effects, see p. “Effects Types and Parameters List” (p. 58).
6. To select the other effectors, repeatedly press the middle function button.
FX-B FX-C FX-A

As you can see, you have an additional part, the ORGAN part. The ORGAN part is the part of the tonewheel. For example, if you selected a organ tone in the Main part (see “Selecting Presetted Organ Sounds” (p. 22), to adjust the reverb you have to change the value of the ORGAN part and not the Main part.
MEMO You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button EFFECTS REVERB.
2. Use the [] [] buttons to specify the part you wish to
change the Reverb level.
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to adjust the Reverb level.
Changing the Reverb Type
This parameter allows you to specify what kind of reverb effect you need.
1. While the Reverb page is displayed, press the “TYPE”
Function button to access the Reverb Type page.
2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob to choose the Macro Type you
prefer. The available Macro reverb types are:
Setting Hall, Dark Hall, Mid Hall, Concert Hall, Large Hall, Chathedral, Arena, Cave, Chamber, Room, Venue, Ambience, Wooden Room, Brick Room, Studio Booth, Small Room, Living Room, Office, Warehouse, Music Club, Plate, Small Spring, Bright Spring, AmpSpring.
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13 Other Functions

Master Equalizer
The equalizer give you the possibility to boosting or reducing the lowfrequency or high-frequency range of the sound. Adjust the Master EQ parameters to reach the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems, headphones, or an external speaker system.
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select EFFECTSMASTER EQ

Saving Your User Preset
Make the necessary adjustments to obtain the sound that suits you best.
1. From the “MASTER EQ” page, press the “SAVE” Function
button.

2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [], [] buttons to
select the parameter and use the [] [] buttons to
adjust the value.

Parameter Setting

Explanation

High Gain -12~ 0 +12 dB

Use this parameter to set the level of the high frequency. Positive values boost (increase) the volume of that frequency. Negative values cut (attenuate) it.

High Freq

400 ~ 10000 Hz

This parameter allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the high band.

Mid Freq

100 ~ 8000 Hz

This parameter allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the middle band.

Mid Gain

-12~ 0 +12 dB

Use this parameter to set the level of the selected MID frequency. Positive values boost (increase the volume of ) that frequency. Negative values cut (attenuate) it.

Mid Q

0.5 ~ 12.0

Move this parameter to adjusts the width of the area around the Middle frequency that will be affected by the Gain setting.
Higher values of Mid Q set narrowest area

Low Gain

-12~ 0 +12 dB

Use this parameter to set the level of the low frequency. Positive values boost (increase) the volume of that frequency. Negative values cut (attenuate) it.

Low Freq 40 ~ 600 Hz

This parameter allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the low band.

2. If you wish, you can give a name to the preset pressing the
“RENAME” Function button. For details how to rename see “Assigning the Name You Specify” (p. 17).
3. Press the “WRITE” Function button to save your preset.
The display shows a confirmation message.
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
The following function allows you to recall the VIVO SX8’s original factory settings.
WARNING All data will be deleted. Backup your own settings to an USB memory. See “How to Protect Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List (Backup)” (p. 31).
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select FACTORY RESET function using the [], [] and [] buttons. See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17). The display shows the following window.

Master Equalizer Preset
VIVO SX8 comes with some Presets that can be handy in particular situations or a good way to get you started. You might want to start with a preset, then customize it until it is just right and save it in the user area.
1. From the “MASTER EQ” page press the “PRESET” Function
button.
2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [], [] buttons to
select the desired preset.
3. Press the “SELECT” Function button to confirm your choice.
Its “EQ” icon is highlighted to indicate that the preset has been loaded.
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2. Press the “YES” Function button proceed.
The message “Complete” informs you that the VIVO SX8 has been initialized.
Restore the Factory Sounds
Using this function you can restore all sound libraries as they came out of the factory.
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select FACTORY SOUND function using the [], [] and [] buttons. The following page appears:

How to Protect Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List (Backup)
Backup Data Sound Library List

2. Press the “YES” Function button proceed.
The message “Complete” informs you that the VIVO SX8 Sound Libraries has been restored. If you no longer want to restore the sound libraries, press the “NO” Function button.
How to Protect Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List (Backup)
You can back up contents, settings, and sounds list from your VIVO SX8 into a USB Memory. This function is also useful before sending your instrument for repair.
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select the BACKUP function.
See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17). The following page appears:

Restore Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List
1. Connect the USB Memory that contains the data. See
“Connecting an USB Memory (commercially available)” (p. 13).
2. Select the “IMPORT BACKUP” function. See “Moving the
cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17). The contents of the USB memory are displayed:
3. Use the [][] to select the backup data you want. 4. Press the “IMPORT” Function button to perform the
function. The following page appears:

Backup Your Settings, Contents and Sounds List
1. Connect the USB Memory to which you wish to save your
data. See “Connecting an USB Memory (commercially available)” (p. 13).
2. Select the “EXPORT BACKUP” function. See “Moving the
cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17). The following page appears:

5. Press the “YES” function button to proceed. All data will be restored.
Panic Function
Use this function if some operation on your instrument or an external tone generator (connected via a MIDI or USB cable) has caused strange sounds or stuck some notes..
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and use the [][] to select
the PANIC function.

3. If you want to name your backup, see “Assigning the
Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
4. Press the “OK” Function button to perform the function.
The following data are saved:
Backup Data Global Parameters Master Eq User Parameters Memory Parameters Memory Set Parameters MIDI Set User Parameters Temperament User Scale Parameters

2. Press the [] button to perform the function. “All notes off” and “Reset All Controllers” messages are send to your VIVO SX8 sound generator and on all MIDI channels of an possibility connected sound generator.
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14 Additional Sound (Sound Library)

What is a Sound Library?
The sound (patch) in the DEXIBELL’s devices is composed of several oscillators that reproduce waveforms. The patch contains also information about Pitch,/TVA,/TVF envelope, filters and so on. All this and more contributes to shapes the sound.
A Sound library contains sounds that use the same waveforms. For example, the “Electric Piano” library, contains the following sounds: Dyno Stage, Suitcase, Phaser EP, etc.

Sound Library Memory Structure

FLASH MEMORY

LIBRARY

3.2

FACTORYUSSOEURNSDOSUNDS GB

3.2

www.dexibell.com
Dexibell Library .DXS extension
WWW

LIBRARIES LIST

SoundFont 2 .SF2 extension

RAM MEMORY
BUS
3.2 GB

SOUND GENERATOR

The VIVO SX8’s Internal Flash Memory contains the Sound Libraries. This memory is divided into two parts of 3.2 GB:
· the first part, not erasable, contains the Factory Libraries. · the second part, programmable, can contain the User Sound Libraries.
Using the list of libraries to load, at the power on , the VIVO SX8 load the sound libraries from the Internal Flash Memory into the Internal RAM of 3.2 GB. At default, the list contains the Factory Libraries only.
You can load the new libraries into the User Sound area by taking them from the DEXIBELL library (www.dexibell.com) or from third-party sounds (.SF2 extension).
By a programmable list you can choose which sound libraries (User or Factory or part of them) to load in the RAM Internal Memory. You can decide to completely replace the factory sounds loading all sound from the User sounds area or decide to load a part of the sounds from the factory area and another from the User area.

Sound Library
VIVO SX8 gives you the possibility to install new sounds from: DEXIBELL Official Sounds (.DXS extension)
These sounds will be available and downloadable from the following website: http://www.dexibell.com/
Stay tuned for new sounds and updates by visiting our website regularly! third-party sounds (.SF2 extension )
You can easy found in the web many sounds library with .SF2 extension. VIVO SX8 is compatible with these types of sounds.

Factory area (“INTERNAL ARCHIVE”) ready to be reloaded again. See “Recovery a Library from the “INTERNAL ARCHIVE”” (p. 34) and “Restore the Factory Sounds” (p. 30).
1. Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select SOUND LIBRARY function pressing the [] button. See “Moving the cursor and setting parameter values” (p. 17). A page like this appears:
icons

Remove and Add Sound Libraries
In the ” SOUND LIBRARY” page you can decide which libraries load into the RAM area.
NOTE The removed libraries are not deleted. They remain in the
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The list of the Sound Libraries in the internal Memory are showed. You can note, at the left of each library name, a icons:

Icon

Explanation

The library sound comes from the Factory Sound libraries.

Icon

Explanation

The library sound comes from the User Sound libraries.

At the bottom of the screen you can recall two functions: “REMOVE” and “ADD”. Here below, we will explain how to remove or add sound libraries.

Removing a Sound Library

1. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
the sound library you want to temporary remove.
2. If you want to know the sounds contained in the library, press the [] button to open it.

How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory
Loading a sounds library in a USB Memory 1. Using your computer, download the new sound library
from the DEXIBELL web site (.DXS) or from any other web site (.SF2).
2. Create a folder “SOUND” in the root of the USB Memory. 3. Copy the sound library (.DXS/.SF2) into the USB Memory’s
“SOUND” folder.
4. Insert the USB Memory into the VIVO SX8 USB port. See
“Connecting an USB Memory (commercially available)” (p. 21).
5. See “Adding a Library from USB Memory” (p. 33) to
import the sound library.
Adding a Library

3. If you want to listen the sounds of the library, use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select the sound and activate notes via an external keyboard or computer connected to the VIVO SX8.
If you don’t need of these sounds, you can proceed with the removal.
4. From the “SOUND LIBRARY” page, press the “REMOVE”
Function button to perform the removal.
The display shows:

1. Press the “ADD” Function button to add a library.
The display shows the libraries previous removed:
In the example above, the list of removed libraries is empty (no libraries has been previously deleted). In this case you can add only libraries from an USB Memory previously loaded. The following example shows that some libraries was removed and the list of “INTERNAL ARCHIVE”shows which they are:

5. Press the “YES” Function button to perform the removal.
Press “NO” if you no longer want to perform the function.
NOTE ABOUT THE REMOVAL OF SOUND LIBRARIES · Factory libraries – The factory libraries are not deleted but are removed from the list of libraries to load at startup. · User Sound libraries . The User Sound libraries are permanently deleted. Make sure to have a backup, if you think you need them again.
How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory
You can import sounds library in the User Sound memory of VIVO SX8 and use them in your performances. To import them you need an USB Memory and your Personal computer.

2. If you want get information about the RAM Internal free
memory, press the “FREE SIZE” Function button.
The page shows the RAM Internal memory available express in MB and percent. This function is useful to know how much available free memory you have to load new libraries.
Adding a Library from USB Memory
1. To load the library into your USB Memory, please refer to
“Loading a sounds library in a USB Memory” (p. 33).
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2. Insert the USB Memory into the USB port of the VIVO SX8.
3. From the “INTERNAL ARCHIVE” page, press the “USB”
Function button to list the sound libraries in the USB Memory. The following page is showed:

Additional Sound (Sound Library)
Recovery a Library from the “INTERNAL ARCHIVE”
Thanks to this function you can reload previously removed internal libraries.

The instrument shows the sound libraries contained in the USB Memory’s “/SOUND” folder.
MEMO To navigate inside the folders use the [] button to open a folder and the [] button to return to a higher level .
Press the “INTERNAL” Function button to return to viewing the internal archive.
4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
the sound library you prefer.
5. To open the sound library, press the [] button.
The sound/sounds contained in the library are displayed.

1. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
the library you want reload into internal memory.
2. To open the sound library, press the [] button.
The sound/sounds contained in the library are displayed.
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
the sounds and listen them by the keyboard. If the sound is to your liking, you can import the library into the internal memory.
4. if you want to know the size of the library, press the
“INFO” Function button.

6. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
the sounds and listen them by the keyboard.
If the sounds are to your liking, you can import the library into the internal memory.
7. if you want to know the size of the library, press the
“INFO” Function button.

5. Press the “IMPORT ALL” Function button to import the
sound library.
The instrument asks you in which sound family you want to import the library:

8. Press the “IMPORT ALL” Function button to import the
sound library. The instrument asks you in which sound family you want to import the library:
9. Use the [] [] buttons to select in which sound family
you want to import the library.
10. Press the “EXECUTE” Function button to perform the
function. A confirmation message informs you that the sound library has been imported.
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6. Use the [] [] buttons to select in which sound family
you want to import the library.
7. Press the “EXECUTE” Function button to perform the
function. A confirmation message informs you that the sound library has been imported.
How to Restore the Factory Sound See “Remove and Add Sound Libraries” (p. 32).

How to Select USER Sounds
The VIVO SX8 has two memory areas concerning user sounds: · The first area, divided into USER1 and USER2, relates to the TW (tonewheel) organs. Each area (USER1/USER2) contains 5 dedicaded preset of ToneWheel. These areas can be selected via T2L function. See “How to Select USER Organ Sounds” (p. 35). · The second area is related to orchestral sounds. It can be selected via the [USER] button from the sound selection panel. See “How to Select USER Orchestral Sounds” (p. 35).
How to Select USER Organ Sounds
Before to select an USER sound, you need to import sounds. Please see “How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory” (p. 33).
1. Select a preset organ sound. See “Selecting Presetted
Organ Sounds” (p. 22). The display shows a page like this:
The organ tone is shown as follows: Organ Type Footage Indication Level

How to Select USER Sounds
sounds of the selected part, the current sound is underlined:
6. While the tone window is active, use the [] [] buttons
to select a different organ preset. The ToneWheel is recalled and the window highlight you the footage indication of the sound. After few seconds of inactivity of the change sound operation, the Main page is shown.
TIPS A quick way to change a tone from the Main page: use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select a next or previous sound in the same category.
How to Select USER Orchestral Sounds
Before to select a USER sound, you need to import sounds. Please see “How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory” (p. 33).
1. Press the [SOUND] button.

2. Press the “T2L EDIT” function button and using the [] [] buttons, select “ORGAN TYPE”.

The [SOUND] indicator lights and a temporary page shows the list of the sounds of the selected part, the current sound is underlined:
Sound family

3. Press the [] button to access the ORGAN TYPE page.

2. While the page is active, press the [] [] buttons to
select the USER sound family.

4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
select the USER1 or USER 2 type organ. The USER1 or USER2 area is now selected.
To select another ToneWheel within the previously selected User area:
5. Press the [SOUND] button.

3. While the page is active, use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select a tone in the USER page. If during normal operation the window closes automatically, press the [SOUND] button again.
TIPS A quick way to change a tone from the Main page: use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select a next or previous tone.

The [SOUND] indicator lights and a temporary page shows the list of the
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15 Sound Setup (Export/Import)

This is a useful function that allows you to prepare a sound set for a performance. If, in a performance, you will use only piano sounds, you can create a Sound Set that contain only piano sounds. In this way you can use the maximum size of internal memory of the instrument for piano sounds. At your convenience, you can also download sound sets from the http:// www.dexibell.com/ website.
Exporting a Sound Set (“EXPORT SETUP”)
This function export the sound set, that you have previously prepared, in a USB Memory.
1. Prepare your Sound Set using the functions previously
explained: “ADD” and “REMOVE”. See “Remove and Add Sound Libraries” (p. 32).
2. Insert a USB Memory into the USB port of your instrument. 3. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and use the [DATA ENTRY] knob
or the [] [] buttons to select the “SOUND SETUP” function group.
The “SOUND SET” page appears:

1. Insert a USB Memory that contains previously saved
Sound Set into the USB port of your instrument.
2. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select the “SOUND SETUP” function group.
The “SOUND SET” page appears:
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
“IMPORT SETUP” and press the [] button to access the function. The display shows the list of the Sound Set in the USB Memory:

4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
“EXPORT SETUP” and press the [] button to access the function.
The display changes to:

4. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select
the Sound Set.
5. Press the “IMPORT” Function button to load the Sound
Set. A confirmation message is temporarily showed.

5. If you want to name your Sound Set, please see “Assigning
the Name You Specify” (p. 17).
6. Press the “OK” Function button to save your Set.
A confirmation message is temporarily showed.
Importing a Sound Set (“IMPORT SETUP”)
This function import the sound set previously saved in a USB Memory.
NOTE Before to import a Sound Set take in consideration that your current Sound Set, in the internal memory, will be replace. You can lost external sound libraries previously loaded from a USB Memory. Regarding the internal sound libraries no problem, You can recover them in the “INTERNAL ARCHIVE”. See “Adding a Library” (p. 33).
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16 Personalizing Your Sounds

T2L-Modelling
The revolutionary technology found on all models of DEXIBELL digital Pianos. T2L-Modelling is the combination of innovative technologies developed to achieve maximum timbre accuracy and precise sound responsiveness to the multiple articulations of a pianist.
T2L modelling has many algorithms that simulate all the characteristics of an acoustic piano. It take care of many aspect as:
No Damper (“No Damper” on high notes)
The last 18 higher notes, like in the acoustic instrument, do not have the presence of the dampers and then are free to vibrate even when keys are released. The duration of these notes, playing in staccato mode, is much longer than the previous notes that instead have the presence of the damper.
Notes without Dumpers

Making Slight Additions or Sound Alterations
Although Dexibell sound are developed to achieve the maximum sound accuracy , you can necessity to modify them at your taste them or create new sonority.
Take note that the parameters of the sound you want modify are of the part (1, 2, 3). This means that the same sound modified for the part 1 will sound different if selected from the part 2.
1. From the Main page use the [] [] buttons to select the
part you want modify the sound.
2. Select the sound that you want to esit. See “Selecting the
Tones” (p. 20) and “Organ Section” (p. 22).
3. From the main page, press the [T2L] function button to
access the T2L editor functions.

FP-Simulation (“DAMPER Pedal”multi actions simulation)
The “DAMPER” Pedal (Sustain), performs several actions that are simulated through this function. A) When the “DAMPER” pedal is pressed, a sound is generated to simulate the damper friction noises of felts when releasing from the strings (Damper Friction Noise). B) Pressing the “DAMPER” pedal, the active notes will be enriched with resonances produced by all strings free to vibrate, thanks to the raised dampers (Strings Resonance). The result of the Strings Resonance makes the sound of a sustained note by the use of the “DAMPER” pedal substantially different from the sound of a just held note. C) When the “DAMPER” pedal is released, a noise is simulated like the mechanical noise in the acoustic instrument (Sustain Pedal Mechanical Noise).
(A) & (B) “DAMPER” pedal is pressed, felt dampers are raised.
(C) “DAMPER” pedal is released, felt dampers are resting on strings.
See “DAMPER PEDAL” (p. 53).
SP-Simulation (“SoftPedal”Simulation)
The “Soft” Pedal, acts a change of volume and timbre color of the sound, simulating the “soft” function on the acoustic piano.
Soft Pedal
You can change many sound parameters at will.

Depending on the type of sound selected(orchestral or organ), the following page is displayed:

Orchestral Tone

Organ Tone

4. Use the [] [] buttons to select the parameter you wish
to modify.
5. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to
adjust the value.
Saving your changing
All you need to do is to save your setting in a memory. See “Working with the Memories” (p. 42).
Parameters to be edited
The parameter list depends on the characteristics of the selected sound.
Orchestral Sounds Parameters
VIVO SX8 allows you to personalize the tones by adjusting various factors that affect the sound. Each Tone has available a number of parameters that allow you to personalize the sound. Below, you’ll find an example of some parameters characterizing the piano sound.
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Hammer-Noises (Key On impulsive Noises)

Attack of notes contains an impulsive portion of sound produced by the hit of the Hammer to the strings, amplified and sustained by the resonance of the piano body. A function is available to reduce/increment this element of the sounds.

Parameter

Setting

Hammer Noise -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Key Off Noise (Key Off Mechanical Noises)
The release of keys causes mechanical noises proportional to the speed of the release itself. This behavior of the acoustic instrument is reproduced by this function.

Parameter Key Off Noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Damper Noise
This is the typical noise of an acoustic piano when the pedal sustain is pressed (lift all dampers) or released (lower all dampers).

Dampers

Parameter Damper Noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

String Reso (Sympathetic Harmonic Resonances)
As in the acoustic Piano, while holding down some keys and playing other notes in staccato mode, a multitude of additional harmonics can be listened, thanks to “sympathetic resonance” generated by the free to vibrate strings (due to raised dumpers) of the held notes.

Raised dampers of held note

Personalizing Your Sounds

Parameter String Reso

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Damper Reso
It’s the typical noise generated by the free to vibrate strings (all damper raised) when the dumper pedal is pressed.

Parameter Damper Reso

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Cabinet Reso (Wurly, Ac. Guitar, Harp)
Thanks to this parameter you can increase or decrease the cabinet resonance.

Parameter Cabinet Reso

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Bell (for Electric Piano)
The “bell sound” is characteristic of some electric pianos that became particularly popular throughout the 1970s.
You can adjust the quantity of this typical sound.

Parameter Bell

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Growl (for Eletric Piano)
This is a typical distortion of the sound during the phase attack that give a “growling” effect. Thank to this parameter you can increase or decrease the effect.

Parameter Growl

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Off Noise (for Clavinet, Harpsi, E. Piano, Bass)
You can adjust the quantity of the noise effect that some instrument produce when the key is released.

Parameter Off Noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

On Noise (for Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
This parameter adjust the quantity of the noise of the trumpet when the piston is pressed.

Parameter On Noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release (For Brass,
Strings, Pad, Choir, Synth, Jazz Guitar)
These parameters characterize the envelope of the sound. For example, when a organ key is pressed, it plays a note at constant volume; the sound dies quickly when the key is released. By contrast, the sound of a guitar is loudest immediately after a string is plucked, and quickly fades. Try to change the envelop of a sound by these parameters.

AMPLITUDE

Attack Hold Decay

Sustain

Release

Parameters to be edited

Parameter Polyphonic

Setting Explanation

Low – The part becomes monophonic and play the leftmost note you played.

Low, High,

High – The part becomes monophonic and play the rightmost note you played.

Last, Poly Last – The part plays monophonic.

Poly – The part plays polyphonic.

Key Pressed

Key Released

Parameter Attack Hold Decay Sustain Release Cutoff Resonance

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

The envelope (Attak, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release) aren’t limited to controlling just volume (amplitude) but, in some instruments as Strings, Pad, Choir and Synth, it controls some filter parameters such as Cutoff and Resonace. You can determine the frequency at which the filter starts working (Cutoff ) and how much it “boosts” the frequencies around the cutoff frequency.
Ride
This parameter increase or decrease the volume of Ride Cymbals sound contained in the “Ac. Bass&Ride” tone.

Parameter Ride

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Amp noise
This parameter simulates the noise of the bass amplifier.

Parameter Amp noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

String noise
This parameter simulates the resonance of the bass strings.

Parameter String noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Key Noise
This parameter simulates the noise of Saxophone Key.

Parameter Key noise

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Polyphonic
This parameter becomes useful when you use some solo instruments like flute, violin, saxophone, trumpet and accordion.

Blow
Blowing is possibly the most important part of any woodwind instrument. This parameter adjusts the amount of blowing in a flute sound.

Parameter Blow

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Pluck
This parameter is used to emphasize the sounds of “Pedal Bass” e “Pedal DoubleBs”. It works to emphasize the attack phase of the sound.

Parameter Pluck

Setting -64 ~ 0 ~ +63

Organ Sounds Parameters
Through these parameters it is possible to change the type of organ and many parameters associated with it.
Organ Type
Use this parameter to change the organ type: TW1, TW2, FARF, VX and PIPE. For details see “Selecting Various Organ Types” (p. 22).
Percussion
This effect was designed to emulate the percussive sounds of the harp, xylophone and marimba. It’s the classic crisp attack unique to the vintage organ. For details see “Adding Harmonic Percussion” (p. 23).
Vibrato/Chorus
The vibrato and chorus system consists of six settings, V1, V2, V3, C1, C2 and C3 (i.e., 3 vibrato and 3 chorus). For details see “Applying Vibrato/Chorus Effect” (p. 24).
Overdrive
This is the typical effect of vacuum tube amplifier and it is achieved by “overdriving” the valves. For details see “Adding Overdrive Effect” (p. 24).
Organ Common
Volume
This parameter reduce the volume of the tonewheel. When you set the “Soft” value the volume of the tonewheel became slightly softer in volume and equalization.

Personalizing Your Sounds

Parameter Volume

Setting Normal, Soft

Leakage
In the vintage electro-mechanical organs, sometimes the signal from adjacent tonewheels causes pickups to overhear tonewheels other than their own. This noise, originally considered to be a defect, grew to be an integral part of the electro-mechanical organ sound. Use this parameter to modify the amount of leakage.

Parameter Leakage

Setting 0 ~ 127

Hum noise
The sound of the organ is produced by an electro-magnetic pick-up. So some hum is normal and unavoidable in an electromechanical organ. If you think you suffer from excessive hum, you can modify the level.

Parameter Hum noise

Setting 0 ~ 127

Click On Noise and Click Off Noise
Some electro-mechanical organs have an audible pop or click when a key is pressed or released. Originally, key click was considered a design defect and the designers worked to eliminate or at least reduce it with equalization filters. Over time has become a characteristic part of the sound and it has been accepted as part of the classic sound. Use this parameter to adjust the amount of click noise.
Parameter Setting
Click On Noise 0 ~ 127
Click Off Noise

Perc. Manual
It’s the classic crisp attack unique to the vintage organ. See “Adding Harmonic Percussion” (p. 23). The percussion is a typical register in the Main manual. With this parameter, you can choose which part of the keyboard (MAIN or LOWER) to add the percussion effect.

Parameter Perc. Manual

Setting Main, Lower

Expression Min
The expression pedal is an important control for many musical instruments including organs. Use this parameter to set the minimum value of the expression when the pedal is lifted.

Parameter

Setting

Expression Min 0 ~ 127

Express. Tone
When the volume falls, the sound of the high or low frequencies becomes difficult to hear. When this parameter is set to “On”, when the volume falls, the low frequency are less attenuated than Mid/ high frequencies.

Parameter Express. Tone

Setting Off, On

Brilliance
This parameter is enabled when you select a Pipe organ type. You can adjust the brightness of sound.

Parameter Brilliance

Setting -12 ~ +12

Rotary

Rotary Block Diagram

Treble Speakers Unit (Horns)

Motor of the

Treble Unit

Tuning Unit Bass Speaker Unit

Motor of the

Bass Unit

Bass Rotate Unit

Rotary Type
This parameter determines the mode of rotation.

Parameter Setting Rotary Type A, B

Explanation
A: Normal simulation.
B: Advanced simulation. Already introduced on J7 and S9 with previous OS 4.06, this effect is our latest generation of Rotary Speaker effect conceived with a new algorithm that makes the entire depth and the simulation of the horn and bass speakers rotations even more truthful. Accelerations and decelerations are so accurate that you have the perception to virtually see the moving speakers adding this essential character to your organ performances.

Rotary Noise
This is the noise when the motor is running. Use this parameter to adjust the amount of the noise.

Parameter Rotary Noise

Setting 0 ~ 127

Horn Slow RPM and Horn Fast RPM
These parameters adjust the speed of the horn rotor at the slow and fast mode.

Parameter Horn Slow RPM Horn Fast RPM

Setting 20 ~ 100 300 ~ 500

Horn RampUp and Horn RampDw
These parameters set the time for the horn rotors to “ramp up” and to “ramp down” when switching from slow to fast (Horn RampUp) or when switching from fast to slow (Horn RampDw).

Adjusting the Keyboard Velocity Response According to the Sound

Rotor speed
Fast
RPM

Slow
RampUp

RampDw

Parameter Horn RampUp Horn Ramp Down

Setting 0.2 ~ 15 sec.

Bass Slow RPM and Bass Fast RPM
These parameters adjust the speed of the bass rotor at the slow and fast mode.

Parameter Bass Slow RPM Bass Fast RPM

Setting 20 ~ 100 300 ~ 500

4. Use the [] [] buttons to select one of the three
parameters available.
5. Use the [] [] buttons to adjust the parameter you
selected.

Parameter Start

Setting 0~127

Rate Offset

0.1~8.0 0~127

Explanation
It is the starting point of the velocity curve where you want to operate with the compression or expansion.
It is the compression/expansion coefficient that you want to use.
It’s the minimum value of velocity.

In the example below you can see that the Start point was set to 52, the “Offset” starts from the value 35 and the rate was set to 2.7.

Rate Compression

Expansion

Start Offset

Bass RampUp and Bass RampDw
These parameters set the time for the bass rotors to “ramp up” and to “ramp down” when switching from slow to fast (Bass RampUp) or when switching from fast to slow (Bass RampDw).

Parameter Bass RampUp Bass RampUp

Setting 0.2 ~ 15 sec.

6. Press the “RESET” Function button to restore the
parameters at the default value.

Adjusting the Keyboard Velocity Response According to the Sound
By the “Velocity Compand” function in the T2L MENU, you can adjust the keyboard velocity for each sound. You can choose to expand the velocity of a Piano sound and compress the velocity of a strings or Pad sound.
1. Please refert to the “Making Slight Additions or Sound
Alterations” (p. 37) to access the “T2L EDITOR” functions.
2. In the example below we selected the sound of the part 3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to move the cursor under the “Velocity Compand” function.

3. Press the button [] to access the function.
The following page appears:

17 Working with the Memories

Using the Memories is a lot faster than calling up one of the VIVO SX8’s functions, modifying the settings, etc., while you’re playing. Just one touch and you recall your panel setting for that performance.
VIVO SX8 provides 80 memories already presetted by the factory with many useful settings. You can overwrite them according to your needs.

About the Memories and Memory Set structure.

The Memories you create are saved in the internal Memory Set or in an external Memory Set previously saved in the USB Memory. This allows you to prepare one set of Memories for weddings, another for corporate events, a third for anniversaries, etc.

Internal Memory Set

~ 1 2 3 4 5 6

76 77 78 79 80

SAVE MEMORY SET LOAD MEMORY SET

~ 1 2 3 4 5 6

16 17 18 19 20

LOAD SINGLE MEMORY OR
SAVE SINGLE MEMORY

USB MEMORY

Saving Your Settings in the Internal Memory
1. Change all settings the way you want to save them.
For details about the settings memorized, see p. 51.
2. Press and hold the [MEMORY/WRITE] button until the
display shows:

5. If you want to name your new Memory, see “Assigning the
Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
6. Press the “OK” Function button to save the Memory.
The memory will be saved and the list of Internal Memory is shown.
Recalling your Settings from Internal Memory
1. Press the [MEMORY/WRITE] button.
The [MEMORY/WRITE] button indicator lights steady and the list of Internal Memory is shown.
MEMO You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button MEMORYRECALL.
2. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [][] buttons to move
the cursor inside the list to select the memory you want to recall.
3. Press the “RECALL” Function button to recall the Memory.
The Memory is recalled and the display shows the Memory highlighted.

The [MEMORY/WRITE] button indicator flashes and the list of Internal Memory is shown.
MEMO You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button MEMORYWRITE.
3. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [][] buttons to move
the cursor inside the list in the position you want to replace the memory.
4. Press the “SAVE” Function button to confirm.
The display changes to:

How to Rearrange the Order of Memories
Use this function if you need to rearrange your Memories in a different order.
4. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and select MEMORYREORDER.

The display shows a list of Memories.
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Saving Your Settings in the USB Memory (commercially available)

5. Use the [][] buttons to move the cursor inside the list
to select the Memory you want to reorder and press the “MOVE” function button. An symbol appears to the left of the selected Memory.
6. Use the [][] buttons to select the new position where
you want to move the selected Memory.
7. Press the “OK” Function button to confirm the operation.
Press “CANCEL” Function button to cancel the operation

Now you can save: In a Memory Set previously saved. Continue from step (5) In a new Memory Set. See “Saving in the New Memory Set” below.
Saving in the Memory Set previously saved
5. Use the [][] buttons to scroll through files and folders
to select the Memory Set.
Memory Set Icon Memory Set file extension
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Use the “OPEN” Function button if you need to enter in a folder. If you opened a folder by mistake, press the [ ] button to return to a higher level.
6. Press the “OPEN” Function button to recall the Memory
Set. The display shows the list of memories in the Memory Set.

Saving Your Settings in the USB Memory (commercially available)
1. Connect the USB Memory to which you wish to save the
Memory. See “Connecting an USB Memory (commercially available)” (p. 13).
2. Change all settings the way you want to save them.
3. Press and hold the [MEMORY/WRITE] button until the
display shows:

7. Use the [][] buttons to move the cursor inside the list
in the position you want to replace the Memory.
8. Press the “SAVE” Function button to confirm.
The display changes to:

The list of Internal Memory is shown.
MEMO You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button MEMORYWRITE.
4. Press the [USB] Function button to select the destination
memory. The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage device you have just connected.

9. If you want to name your new Memory, see “Assigning the
Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
10. Press the “OK” Function button to save the Memory.
The memory will be saved and the list of memories is shown.

Saving in the New Memory Set
1. Press the “NEW SET” Function button to create an empty
Memory Set. This page allows you to create a new Memory Set List whose name is selected automatically by the VIVO SX8.
2. If you want to name your new Memory Set, see “Assigning
the Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
3. Press the “OK” Function button to confirm the name.
The display shows contents of the new Set just created.

Working with the Memories
MEMO You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button MEMORYRECALL.
3. Press the “USB” Function button.
The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage device you have just connected.

4. Use the [][] buttons to move the cursor inside the list
in the position you want to write the Memory.
5. Press the “SAVE” Function to confirm.
The display changes to:
A Memory name is suggested by the VIVO SX8.
6. If you want to name your new Memory, see “Assigning the
Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
7. Press the “OK” Function button to save the Memory.
The memory will be saved and the list of Memories is shown.

4. Use the [][] buttons to scroll through files and folders
to select the Memory Set.
Memory Set Icon Memory Set file extension
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Use the “OPEN” Function Button to enter in a folder. If you opened a folder by mistake, press the [ ] button to return to a higher level.
5. Press the “OPEN” Function button to open the selected
Memory Set. The display shows the list of Memories:
6. Use the [][] buttons to move the cursor inside the list
to select the Memory you want to recall.
7. Press the “RECALL” Function button to recall the Memory.
The Memory is recalled and the display shows the Memory highlighted.

Recalling your settings from an USB Memory
1. Connect an USB memory to the VIVO SX8. For details see
p. 13. A USB icon appears in the Icons field of Main page. See “Main Page” (p. 16).
2. Press the [MEMORY/WRITE] button.
The [MEMORY/WRITE] button indicator lights steady and the list of Internal Memory is shown.
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MEMO To display the Internal Memories again, press the “INTERNAL” Function button.
Renaming a Memory
This function allows you to change the name of a selected Memory.

1. Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYRENAME.
The list of Internal Memory is shown:

Exporting a Memory Set in the USB Memory

2. Use the [][] buttons to move the cursor inside the list
in the position you want to rename the Memory.
3. Press the “RENAME” Function button to confirm.
The display changes to:

3. Use the [][] buttons to scroll through folders to select
the destination folder. Use the “OPEN” Function button to enter in a folder. If you opened a folder by mistake, press the [ ] button to return to a higher level.
4. Press the “EXPORT” Function button to confirm your
selection. The display changes to:

4. Use the [][] and the [][] buttons to rename the
Memory. See “Assigning the Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
5. Press the “OK” Function button to confirm the name.
The memory will be renamed and the list of Internal Memory is shown.
Exporting a Memory Set in the USB Memory
Use this function for exporting the Internal Memory Set in the USB Memory (commercially available). This function is useful to create special sets for each event and import them at your convenience. You can also use this function to backup the Internal Memories.
1. Connect an USB memory to the VIVO SX8. For details see
p. 13. A USB icon appears in the Icons field of Main page. See “Main Page” (p. 16).
2. Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYEXPORT SET.

A Memory Set name is suggested by the VIVO SX8.
5. If you want to name the Memory Set, see “Assigning the
Name You Specify” (p. 17) for details.
6. Press the “OK” Function button to export the Memory Set.
A message confirm the operation.
NOTE You should always safely eject the USB Memory before physically unplugging it from USB socket. Before to unplug the USB Memory use the “USB REMOVE” function. See “Safely Remove the USB Memory” (p. 14).
Importing a Memory Set from the USB Memory
Use this function for importing Sets from the USB Memory (commercially available) to Internal Memory.
1. Connect an USB memory that contains Memory Sets to
the VIVO SX8. For details see p. 13. A USB icon appears in the Icons field of Main page. See “Main Page” (p. 16).
2. Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYIMPORT SET.
The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage device you have just connected.

The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage device you have just connected.

3. Use the [][] buttons to scroll through folders to select
the Memory Set to import.

Working with the Memories 2. Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYSAVE AS DEFAULT.

Use the “OPEN” Function button to enter in a folder. If you opened a folder by mistake, press the [ ] button to return to a higher level.
4. Press the “IMPORT” Function button to confirm your
selection. A message confirm that the Memory Set was imported.
NOTE You should always safely eject the USB Memory before physically unplugging it from USB socket. Before to unplug the USB Memory use the “USB REMOVE” function. See “Safely Remove the USB Memory” (p. 14).
Deleting a Memory Set
Use this function to delete a Memory Set from an USB Memory.
5. Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYDELETE SET.

The instrument asks you if you want your settings as default.
3. Press the “Yes” Function button to confirm the operation.
Press “No” to quit the function.

The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage device you have just connected.

6. Use the [DATA ENTRY] or the [][] buttons to move the
cursor inside the list in the position you want to delete the Memory Set.
7. Press the “DELETE” Function button to delete the selected
Memory Set. A message confirm the operation.
How to Automatically Recall Your Favorite Setting at the Power On.
The VIVO SX8 give you the possibility to have your favorite setting directly at the startup of the instrument. To do this, follow the procedure below:
1. Set all the parameters you want when you turn on the
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18 Playing with Audio Backing Tracks

Thanks to X MURE® application and VIVO SX8 you can play your favourite melodies while controlling a audio pattern.
X MURE® is a DEXIBELL® software product
WHAT IS X MURE
· X-MURE is an application that runs on iPhone or IPad. · Using”Harmony Poly Fragmentor” the world first algorithm able to modify
“audio tracks”in real time,”X MURE”allows you to play music directly on the screen of your iPad/iPhone or with a musical instrument connected via USB. · “X MURE”does not use sound generators, virtual instruments or”Standard MIDI file”, it is exclusively based on audio tracks recorded by real musical instruments, so it does not simulates reality… it is the reality.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH X MURE
· Control X MURE audio patterns by live chord progression played by a connected MIDI keyboard.
· Re-arrange your favourite music tracks using countless musical genres or create a completely new song hit.
WHAT YOU NEED TO USE X MURE
· A connected MIDI keyboard · Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (Camera connectors made by Apple Inc.). · USB cable (type Amale – type Bmale: commercially available). · Audio cable (3.5 mm jacks). · Download X MURE application from App Store.

USB USB cables AgB-type
Playing with X MURE Application
1. Turn your VIVO SX8 and your iPad on. 2. Touch the X MURE icon in your iPad to open the app.
Now you have three possible choices:
3. Touch Dexibell VIVO icon to have the maximum
performance with VIVO SX8. The following page appears:

Connecting your Mobile Device
Typical Connection

iPad Camera Connection Kit

MIDI + Audio Streaming

Expression Pedal

DX CP1/SP1 (damper)

4. Play a note in the keyboard to inform X MURE which part
you want use to control it.
5. On X MURE select the audio pattern you want play back.
6. Touch the play icon of the X MURE application.
The pattern start to play back.
MEMO You can use a pedal to Play or Stop the play back of the pattern. See “CONTROL” (p. 53).
7. Play chords in the keyboard. The audio pattern follows
your chord progression.
8. On X MURE touch the “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” icon button to chose
a different scene.
MEMO You can use a pedal to select different scene. See “CONTROL” (p. 53).
9. On X MURE touch the “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” icon button to chose
a different drum pattern.
MEMO You can use a pedal to select different drum pattern. See “CONTROL” (p. 53).
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19 Wireless Function

Bluetooth® Audio and MIDI Connectivity
VIVO SX8 Pianos are equipped with Audio and MIDI Bluetooth® (4.2 Low Energy) function. Thanks to this technology, you’ll be able to :
listen through the speakers of the VIVO SX8 the music played back by smartphone, tablet.
exchange MIDI data between the mobile device and the
VIVO SX8.
Wireless Connection
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Connecting with the Mobile Device
NOTE Please take in consideration that the explanation to pair your mobile device with the VIVO SX8 is as an example. The operations to pair your mobile device can be different from our explanation and depend on the operating system of your device. For details, please refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
1. Place the mobile device within 1 meter (3 ft) from
VIVO SX8. NOTE When pairing, make sure that other devices are off or out of range.
2. Make sure that VIVO SX8 is visible to other devices. See
“Turning on the VIVO SX8’s Bluetooth® Functions” (p. 48).
3. On the mobile device that you want to connect, turn on
the Bluetooth® function and, if necessary, search for the available devices.

Turning on the VIVO SX8’s Bluetooth® Functions
1. press the [MENU] button and select Bluetooth® page.

For details on how to enable the Bluetooth® function, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device. The list of available devices is now shown in your mobile device.
4. Select the “dexi-piano-xx” device that is shown in the
Bluetooth® list of your mobile device.

2. Use the [][] buttons to select the “Visible” parameter. 3. Use the [] [] buttons to set it “On”.
The VIVO SX8 is now visible to other devices:
The first time you use a new mobile device, you need to “pair” it with your device so that both devices know how to connect securely to each other.
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In example above the device name is “dexi-piano-BF”.
5. If the mobile device and the VIVO SX8 ask you to confirm
the connection showing the “passkey” screen, confirm before on VIVO SX8 and then on your mobile device.

When pairing succeeds “dexi-piano-xx” is added to the list of paired devices in the mobile device. Viceversa the mobile device is added to the list of “Paired” devices of VIVO SX8.

Using Bluetooth® Audio
MEMO For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
Using Bluetooth® Audio
You can use the speakers of the VIVO SX8 to listen to music or music videos played on your mobile device.

6. Select the “dexi-piano-xx” device that is shown in the
paired devices list of your mobile device.
MEMO For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
MEMO Once the devices have been paired, there is no need to perform pairing again. Once the device is recognized, the VIVO SX8 ask you to autorize the connection:

Audio Streaming
1. If necessary, turn on the Bluetooth® function of the
VIVO SX8 and pair your mobile device. You don’t need it if it’s already paired. See “Turning on the VIVO SX8’s Bluetooth® Functions” (p. 48) and “Connecting with the Mobile Device” (p. 48).
2. Locate your mobile device near the VIVO SX8.
3. Turn on the Bluetooth® function of your mobile device.

Choose “YES” to authorize the connection. The following page appears:

All music data played back by the your mobile device can be now heard through VIVO SX8.
Transfering Bluetooth® MIDI Data
Here’s how to do for transmitting and receiving MIDI data between the VIVO SX8 and your mobile device.

The connection is now established and a Bluetooth® icon is shown in the main menu. The music data played back by the mobile device can be heard through VIVO SX8.
NOTE Pairing is required again if you execute a Factory Reset (p. 30).
Connecting an Already Paired Mobile Device
NOTE Please take in consideration that the explanation to connect your mobile device with the VIVO SX8 is as an example. The operations to connect your mobile device can be different from our explanation and depend on the operating system of your device. For details, please refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
1. Place the mobile device within 1 meter (3 ft) from the
VIVO SX8.
2. If necessary, turn on the Bluetooth® function on the
mobile device.
3. Select the “Dexi-piano-xx” device that is shown in the
Bluetooth® list of your mobile device.

MIDI Data In particular

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