Tutorial : How to install EMEO Augmentation Kit

Preparation

1. Check what is in the package

1. Mouth piece with bite sensor/ligature, alto saxophone neck

2. MIDI Augmentation kit

3. Bite sensor cable

4. Super glue 

5. Manual

     B. Charge Your EMEO in full. 

You may upgrade your EMEO firmware before the kit assembly. (check with EMEO website). Please note you will be able to charge your EMEO via our usb port in the kit after installation is finished.

Turn power off your EMEO before installation.

Installation Process  (Watch the installation video )

A.Remove the original thumb rest and install our custom thumb rest onto your EMEO.

• Select a position for the new thumb rest that provides optimal comfort while holding the EMEO and allows easy access to the pitch bend and growl pad.

• Once the desired position is determined, apply a small amount of super glue to secure the thumb rest in place.

• Additionally, apply super glue to the side of the growl pad support to ensure stability.

B. Attach the Augmentation Kit into your EMEO

(Watch EMEO MIDI Augmentation Kit Installation Guide)

• Identify Orientation: Determine the correct direction for attaching the kit to the EMEO.

• USB Connection: Connect the kit’s USB cable to the EMEO.

• Saliva Tube Connection: Insert the saliva tube into the EMEO’s saliva port.

• Attach the Kit: Gently push the kit onto the EMEO body until it is securely connected.

• Ensure the cable is positioned through the kit’s designated opening.

• Secure the Kit: Tighten the securing bolts to prevent the kit from detaching from the EMEO.

• Cut off extra saliva tube at the bottom of the augmentation kit

C. Connect cables to the sensors 

• 2 female connectors cable -> bite sensor cable -> bite sensor on mouthpiece

• 2 male connectors cable -> growl pad

• 3 female connectors cable - > pitch bend

Make sure to match connector color like this : black - orange -red 

D. Assembly of Mouthpiece and Saxophone Neck

• Attach the mouthpiece and saxophone neck together.

• Adjust the bite sensor position to achieve your most comfortable fit.

• Carefully insert the saxophone neck into the EMEO, avoiding excessive pressure on the neck connector to prevent potential damage.

• Connect a bite sensor cable to the bite sensor

EMEO MIDI Augmentation Kit Operation Guide

Start : Simply plug a USB C cable to the augmentation kit from your PC/MAC/IOS device

Augmented EMEO MIDI Chart 

Midi function	Source	MIDI cc#	Usage
Breath control	EMEO	2	Expression control
Bite sensor / modulation	Bite sensor	1	LFO style vibrato
Growling	Growl pad (touch sensitive)	21	Growl. It can be assigned for portamento time
Pitch bend	Pitch bend	Pitch bend ( full range : -8192 to 8192 )	Pitch up and down

Turning off Augmented EMEO : 

- Step 1 : Simply unplug a USB cable.

- Step 2 : Turn off EMEO (Enter Command Mode, and then press the additional F# button)