Ver. 3.7 - 31 - Stand: 05.15
Pipe Chanter Mode
(Power LED red)
If the p²chanter is equipped with the optional pressure
sensor module as pictured below, it can be used for
pressure-controlled playing. Place a few layers of hemping
(waxed or unwaxed) on the corrugated upper section of the
p²chanter to fit the diameter of the bagpipe’s chanter stock.
Push the p²chanter together with the pressure sensor
module into the chanter stock, just like a regular chanter.
Make sure the p²chanter locks firmly in place and cannot fall
out of the stock.
When playing your bagpipe with the p²chanter, you can use
its drones for accompaniment or mute them with corks.
After switching on the instrument, push the [Power] button
briefly (< 1 sec) to toggle between the Practice Chanter and
Pipe Chanter modes. The Power LED changes colour to
confirm the selection.
In Pipe Chanter mode, drones and chanter are activated
and deactivated by the air pressure inside the bagpipe. It is
therefore not possible to switch them on or off using the
[Drones] and [Chanter] contacts.
Adjusting air consumption
For an even more realistic approximation of an analog
chanter, air consumption can be adjusted by turning the
valve ring. It simulates the amount of air normally consumed
by the reeds of the chanter and the drones. This makes it
possible to practice the coordination of blowing, pressing
and playing in addition to training arm pressure.
