Greaten AP300 Pro Electronic Wind Instrument User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Greaten

Greaten AP300 Pro Electronic Wind Instrument

Specifications

Special sensors for responsive playing
Mono Line Out for external amplification
Headphone jack for private listening
MIDI controller capability

Box Contents
The box includes the AP300 Pro Electronic Wind Instrument. For support, visit www.greaten-music.com or email mark@zgyydz.cn

Quick Start

Power: Ensure the instrument is powered on.
Hold: Hold the instrument correctly.
Connect:
- To connect to an external amplifier, use a 1/4 (6.35mm) cable.
- To use headphones, connect standard 1/8 (3.5mm) stereo headphones.
- To use as a MIDI controller, follow the appropriate setup.
Play: Explore the features and play the instrument. Use the bite sensor for effects.

Panel Descriptions

Mouthpiece: Hold gently between lips and exhale.
Note Keys: Press keys while exhaling to produce notes.
Shortcut Keys: Apply parameter settings saved in Banks.
Display: Shows program number or setting] value.
Function Button: Refer to the manual for detailed instructions.
Rotary Button: Quick set parameter.
Octave Roller: Switch octaves.
Glide Bar: Produce glide effect while playing.
Bank Buttons: Save customized settings for quick access.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How do I adjust the sensitivity of the sensors?
A: The sensitivity of the sensors cannot be adjusted manually. Ensure proper contact and technique while playing to optimize sensor responsiveness.

INTRODUCTION

Greaten AP300 Pro Electronic Wind Instrument aims to create a joyful experience for players of all levels. It enables you to learn a new instrument faster and enjoy the process along the way.
Equipped with special sensors, the AP300 Pro responds to the way you blow air into the instrument and bite the mouthpiece, creating different effects. Follow this User Guide to start exploring and practicing with ease. You can find fingering charts and a sound list at the end of the Guide.

Box Contents

AP300 Pro Instrument
USB Cable
Neck Strap
Mouthpiece Cap
Complimentary Mouthpiece
User Guide
Bag

Support

To contact us for support, please visit www.greaten-music.com or send an email to mark@zgyydz.cn

QUICK START

Important
Before playing the instrument, please note the following:

Do not bite the mouthpiece too hard. This can damage the vibrato sensor. Use the mouthpiece cover after using or while carrying.
Before playing, make sure the instrument is fully charged.
Keep the mouthpiece clean before, during, and after using the instrument.

Power AP300 Pro

Power On: Press and hold the power button until the light turns on.
Power Off: Press and hold the power button to turn it off.
Charging: Use the included USB cable to connect the instrument’s USB port to a USB power adapter, or other power sources. When the battery is low, the Power button light will blink, indicating the need to charge the battery. Normally it takes approximately 4 hours to get the battery fully charged.
Installation: To install the battery, use a standard Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) to remove the battery compartment cover located below the Phones output. Insert the battery, ensuring it is properly aligned, and securely reattach the cover.

Hold AP300 Pro

Secure the neck strap to the instrument’s neck strap clip.
Place the strap around your neck and hold the instrument in the same way you would hold a saxophone or clarinet, with the instrument vertically right in front of you.
To start playing, place your left thumb on the octave rollers on the back; place your right thumb under the Thumb Hook. This will ensure the best possible conductivity and performance of the instrument.

Connect

To play AP300 Pro’s audio through an external amplifier

Use a standard 1/4″ (6.35mm) cable to connect the instrument’s Line Out to an external amplifier or other audio interfaces.
Important: The Line Out is a mono output. If you are connecting to a mono input (like those on most keyboard amplifiers, audio interfaces, etc) use a TS cable instead of a TRS cable.

To play AP300 Pro’s audio through a headphone:

You can connect the instrument with standard 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo headphones through the instrument’s Phones jack.
Important: Please use a headphone without MIC jack. Otherwise, it will affect the sound quality.

To play AP300 Pro as a MIDI controller

Make sure the instrument is powered off. If it is not, press the power button to turn it off.
Use the included USB cable to connect the instrument’s USB port to your computer.

Play

Hold the mouthpiece gently between your lips with your teeth, and exhale so your breath passes through both sides of your mouth. The AP300 Pro detects this wind pressure with the breath sensor and expresses the change in sound volume and character, depending on how you blow. (It should not take much breath to activate the instrument.)
Vibrato: With build in mouthpiece sensor, exhale so your breath passes through both sides of your mouth, and bite the mouthpiece in slightly strength, to play with vibrato.

Tips
There is a bite sensor in the mouthpiece. You can produce a vibrato effect by gently biting the mouthpiece, which will bend the pitch up each time you bite, but do not bite too hard. If the instrument’s note keys, octave rollers, pitch-bend plates, or glide plates are not very responsive, it could be because you are playing with dry hands.

Panel Descriptions

Mouthpiece
Hold the mouthpiece gently in between your lips with your teeth and exhale into it.
Note Keys
Press these keys in different combinations while exhaling breath into the mouthpiece to set your notes. As our note keys have sensors, press lightly to produce sounds.
Attention: You can adjust the position of the three lowest note keys by loosening their screws.
Shortcut Keys: Press the keys to apply the parameter settings saved in your four Banks. To switch between the Banks, push the key up or down while pressing it.
Display: Shows the program number or the setting value.
Function Button: Please refer to the next chapter for detailed instructions.
Rotary Button: Quick set the requested parameter.
Octave Roller: Switch the octave. Operate them using the left-hand thumb.

The octave keys can be assigned to ±1/±2 octaves. Refer to the next chapter for further instructions. 8. Glide Bar: Slide up or down on this bar to produce a “glide effect” while playing. 9. Bank Buttons: If you have customized settings that you would like to save for quick access, press and hold one of the buttons to save your settings. To access the saved settings, short click the respective button briefly. 10. Neck Strap Clip: Connect the included neck strap here. 11. Thumb Hook：Place your right thumb under here. You can adjust its position by loosing its screw. 12. Thumb Controller: Use your right thumb to push the controller up or down to achieve “bend up” or “bend down” effect. 13. Power Switch: Hold and press power button to turn on the instrument or turn it off. 14. USB Port: Use a type C cable for charging or connect with your computer. 15. Headphone Output: Connect to your headphones with a stereo 3.5mm cable. 16. Build in Speaker: You can play it and hear the sound without headphones or amplifiers. 17. LINE IN Port: Connect to an amplifier.
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Change Mouthpiece

The instrument’s mouthpiece will wear out after a certain period of use. It needs to be replaced in time to ensure normal performance. Please follow the following steps to replace the mouthpiece.

Step 1: Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws on the back of the mouthpiece, and pull it out together with the black cover.
Step 2: Press hard the mouthpiece and pull it out with your hands. (Tools like knives or scissors are not recommended, as they may damage the groove.)
Step 3: Follow the left picture to push in the new mouthpiece. Then pull it to the right as shown on the right picture, until the groove ring fits to the groove.
Step 4: Put the cap back to the mouthpiece and tighten the screws with a screwdriver.

OPERATION

Function Panel

Octave Key

To operate the octave keys, use your left thumb to set the desired octave. You have the option to choose between ±1 to ±2 octaves. Start playing on the standard octave by continuously pressing your left thumb on the middle position. Keep your left thumb in the same position throughout your performance, unless you need to change the octave of some notes.

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Glide Bar

Slide up or down on this bar to produce a “glide effect/portamento” while playing.

Thumb Controller

Bend: push the controller up or down to apply pitch bend up or down.

The default sound is saxophone; you can adjust it with the function button.

Bluetooth Connection

The AP300 Pro has built-in Bluetooth, allowing you to wirelessly connect the instrument to your smartphone or tablet. This enables you to play accompaniments with ease.

How to Connect via Bluetooth

After the instrument is turned on, Bluetooth will automatically activate. To connect with your smartphone or tablet, please search for the Bluetooth device named “EWIND.”
Typically, no password is required for automatic connection. However, if prompted, please enter the password: 8888.
Once successfully connected, the accompaniment music from your smartphone or tablet will play through the instrument’s built-in speaker.

Connection Method 1: Smartphone/Tablet + Electronic Wind Instrument
We recommend adjusting the volume to approximately halfway and turn off the reverb. The built-in speaker is suitable for regular practice, but avoid excessively high-volume levels, as it may cause distortion.

Connection Method 2: Smartphone/Tablet + Electronic Wind Instrument + External Speaker
This method allows for the best representation of the instrument’s sound quality and performance effects.

Internal Recording

This instrument has an internal recording function, which allows you to record audio or video of your performance using a smartphone. External noise will be filtered out in the recording.

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Change Settings

Suggested Settings for Beginners
Breath Sense: The default value is 95. For beginners, we recommend adjusting the value to above 100. Increasing the value makes it easier for you to produce sounds by blowing into the instrument.
Reverb: The default value is 30. If you are playing with the built-in speaker, you can set the value to 0. If you connect the instrument to an amplifier, we suggest adjusting the value between 40 and 100. Higher values will create a stronger reverb effect.
Fingering: If you are new to wind instruments and have not learned any specific fingering patterns before, we recommend starting with the Standard Fingering.

BASIC SETTINGS

Change Sound

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Change Other Functions

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PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS
The following setting information are provided for professional players. We do not recommend beginners and amateur players to modify these settings.

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APPENDIX

Fingering Charts

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On the following fingering charts, marks of means fingers hold; Marks of means fingers released.

ST FINGERING

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SAX FINGERING

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FLUTE FINGERING

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OBOE FINGERING

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TRUMPET 1 FINGERING

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Sound List

| NAME| #| NAME| #| NAME

---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Soprano Sax| 38| Ocarina 3 Vib| 75| GuZheng Play
2| Soprano Sax Vib| 39| Violin 1| 76| Gu Qin
3| Alto Sax| 40| Violin 2| 77| Liu Qin
4| Alto Sax Vib| 41| Violin 2 Vib| 78| Pi Pa 1
5| Tenor Sax| 42| Viola| 79| Pi Pa 2
6| Tenor Sax Vib| 43| Cello| 80| PIPA Play
7| Clarinet 1| 44| Cello Vib| 81| Yang qin
8| Clarinet 2| 45| Bagpipe Drone| 82| Synth Brass 1
9| Clarinet 2 Vib| 46| Bamboo Flute| 83| Synth Brass 2
10| Oboe 1| 47| Di Zi| 84| Mellow TP
11| Oboe 2| 48| Di Zi Vib| 85| Woa Wah
12| Oboe 3 Vib| 49| Xiao| 86| Woody
13| English Horn| 50| Xiao Vib| 87| Woa SQR
14| Bassoon| 51| Shakuhachi| 88| Synth Strings
15| Flute 1| 52| Shakuhachi Vib| 89| Mellow Brass
16| Flute 2| 53| SuoNa-D1| 90| Synthesizer
17| Flute 3 Vib| 54| SuoNa-D2 Vib| 91| Electronic Flute
18| Alto Flute1| 55| SuoNa-G1| 92| Electronic Solo
19| Alto Flutee2 Vib| 56| SuoNa-G2 Vib| 93| Classics Solo
20| Accordion 1| 57| Guan Zi| 94| Classics 4
21| Accordion 2| 58| Sheng| 95| Classics 7
22| Harmonica| 59| Sun| 96| Classics 31
23| Harmonica Vib| 60| Hu Lu Si-C| 97| Classics 67
24| Trumpet Jazz| 61| Hu Lu Si-C Vib| 98| Classics 75
25| Trumpete Vib| 62| Ba Wu-F| 99| Classics 84
26| Trumpet Pop| 63| Ba Wu-F Vib| 100| Classics 88
27| Trombone 1| 64| Gao Hu| 101| Piano
28| Trombone 2| 65| Er Hu1| 102| E piano
29| Trombone 3 Vib| 66| Zhong Hu| 103| Classical Guitar
30| French Horn| 67| Ban Hu| 104| FolkGuitar
31| French Horn Vib| 68| Jing Hu| 105| Electric Guitar
32| Pan Flute 1| 69| Ma Tou Qin1| 106| Electric Bass
33| Pan Flute 2| 70| Ma Tou Qin2| 107| Electronic Drum
34| Pan Flute 3 Vib| 71| Er Hu-ENS| 108| Drums set
35| GoddessPan Flute| 72| ****