Arcana Strum User manual
Arcana Strum
Quick Start Guide AS-0.6
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StrumPress
StrumPress
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1
USB
Connection
to Power
Connection to
External Devices
2
1USB Connection to Power
Connection to a 5 volt power supply. Also allows MIDI
connection to supported devices, such as computers or
mobile devices running MIDI apps. While the device is
connected to USB power, the internal lithium battery is
also being charged.
2Connection to External Devices
E-Box: connection to an external box through which
various switches and sensors can be connected.
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11
Duration
10
Melodic
Mode
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Mode 9
Mode
6
Power
Reset
4
String
Location
SeptaChords
5
Connecting
a Strap
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7
Transposition
5
3Connecting a Strap
The Arcana Strum can be played close to the body with a
standard guitar strap.
4String Location
The six strum stick lights indicate the location of the strings
on the strum stick.
5SeptaChords
Changes in the variety of sounds and the addition of a
fourth note in each chord played with the Arcana Strum.
6Power, Reset
When the device is off, pressing this button will activate the
device. While the device is on, a short press will put the
device in Harmony Mode and will display the battery level
on the strum stick indicators. Press this button for over 5
seconds to turn the device off.
7Transposition
Pressing the Sharp # or Flat button changes the tonal
range by a semitone each' time. A long press (until the light
blinks) changes the range by an octave. Pressing the Sharp
and Flat buttons simultaneously returns the device to its
default state.
8Mode 9Mode
Different note arrangement - more details can be found in
the included MUSICAL GUIDELINES booklet.
10
Melodic Mode
Pressing this button will switch the instrument from Harmonic
Mode to Melodic Mode, used for playing melodies, solos and
compositions with notes or tabs (a method used for writing
music for guitar).
11
Duration
Changing the note duration. When the light is on, the note
duration is shorter. This function is only available in
Harmonic Mode. In Melodic Mode, the notes persist until the
keys are released.
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12
Strum Stick
Adjustment
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Locking the
Keyboard
13
Dynamics
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Left
Hand
Playing
14
Method
Changes
Skill 1/2
16
Changing
to 3 Keys
Mode
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12
Strum Stick Adjustment
Changes the strength of the Strum Stick’s resistance
when moving between strings. Rotating clockwise will
increase the resistance. Rotating counter-clockwise will
decrease the resistance.
13
Dynamics
When this switch is on, the volume of the sound will
depend on the pressure and strength of the player’s
performance. When this switch is off, the volume remains
constant, and does not depend on the player.
14
Method Changes Skill 1/2
Changes the order and arrangement of the notes
according to the player’s ability.
15
Left Hand Playing
Changestheorderofstringstotlefthandedplayers.
16
Changing to 3 Keys Mode
Changing the musical method from 5 keys to 3 keys, and
thus, changing the arrangement of notes accordingly.
17
Locking the Keyboard
You can customize the keyboard angle to your personal
liking by releasing the locking knob and rotating the
keyboard to your prefered angle.
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