Accordion Repair and Limex MIDI

The LIMEX Philosophy:

The installation of LIMEX MIDI components should not compromise
in any way the acoustic or mechanical characteristics
of the instrument.

The system should provide all of the flexibility one would normally
expect to find in any MIDI compatible device.

And lastly, that the system should be extremely
playable and extemely portable.

Welcome to the leading custom outfitter of music electronics for accordions and diatonic harmonicas. Whether it's MIDI for bass or a complete MIDI system with a MIDI player, style arranger and integrated microphone system, LIMEX is the first choice for professional and amateur musicians. Add to that our digital MIDI and audio wireless system, sound boards and battery speaker, and you have a complete, coordinated package from one source.

Using sensors and high-tech electronics, the components of the LIMEX MIDI MPR3 can be installed in a very compact space, which allows us to integrate the electronics into accordions without changing the look of the instrument. The instrument's natural sound remains unaltered due to the small size of the components.

      To achieve these goals, the LIMEX MIDI system is configured as
      follows:

1) LIMEX utilizes hall-effect magnetic sensors for triggering.
     There is no contact between the accordions moving parts and
     the sensor, so nothing gets dirty, worn out, or damaged from
     normal playing. Also, the sensor design allows for the
     implementation of features such as velocity sensitivity and
     electronic self-correction. (If the sensor alignment is
     compromised in some way by outside forces, causing a note to
     stop playing or to play continously, the problem can often be
     rectified by a couple of strategic button-presses. No need to
     open the instrument in most instances.)

2) The heart of the system (or CPU) is modular and upgradable. The current CPU is the MIDI
     PRO III.

3) The on-board software that controls the system is also upgradeable. In practice, as new features
     are developed and implemented, a simple (and free) download from the LIMEXMUSIC
     website installs these new features immediately. For the record, there have been approximately
     six significant software upgrades in the past four years.

4) Access to ALL of the LIMEX MIDI systems editable parameters is done through a grill-
     mounted control strip.

5) An LCD display is available (normally mounted at the top of the accordion near the players chin)
     which graphically displays what state the instrument is in at any given moment.

6) A 32Mb sound card *The ALPINMASTER* can be installed inside the accordion and eliminates
     the need for any sort of external sound generating device. The ALPINMASTER currently features
     over 300 individual sounds, plus drum sounds, and special effects for the optional microphone
     system.

7) The optional microphone system consists of ten treble mics/three bass mics/and may also include an
     instrument-mounted gooseneck mic for vocals. Volume AND tone for all mics are adjustable using
     the grill-mounted control strip.

8) The system described above is complete. Bring an amplifier, plug it in and go. No other external
     devices are required.

9) The entire installation adds approximately 13 ounces to the weight of the instrument.

My name is John
Leeman. Since 2003
I have done
accordion repair
at the Accordion
Connection in
Gilmanton, NH.

Recent events have
made it possible for
me to open my own
repair facility, and to
expand my
relationship with
Limex by becoming
their Official U.S.
Distributor.

I have serviced
hundreds of
accordions for
musicians at all
levels of expertise.
If your accordion is
sick and needs
professional
attention, I would be
proud to serve you.

If you think MIDI is
the next step for
you, I would truly
welcome the
opportunity to
answer your
questions and
counsel you as to
the best course of
action.

In either case, I am
always happy to talk
with you and to
guide you to the very
best of my ability.

Thank You
for visiting
Accordionicity.