Baloran Triko User manual

User's guide
Version 1.1 septembre 2015

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Before starting
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. KEEP THIS
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FURTHER REFERENCE. THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MENTIONED IN
THIS USER'S GUIDE CAN'T COVER ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS. USERS SHOULD
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS APPLIANCE.
The above symbols warn the users of potential danger in case of misuse of electrical appliances. The
thunderbolt in a triangle symbol shows that there is danger of electrocution. The exclamation point symbol
shows that there are usage and safety measures which must be observed.
Do not open the appliance under any circumstances. Do not try to repair or to make any modifications
(except when your users' guide gives you specific instructions to do so). Contact the manufacturer or your
nearest reseller for all repairs or alterations.
When disposing of the appliance, contact a collection and recycling centre for
electronic appliances.
INSTALLATION
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Do not remove the protection offered by the polarised or earthed connectors.
A polarised plug has a pin larger than the other. An earthed plug has a receptacle for an equipotential
connection. If the connector provided does not match your wall plug, have one installed by a qualified
electrician.
Use only the power cord provided which should not be used with any other device.
Take good care of the power cord. Do not let it become twisted, do not walk on it and do not put other
things on it. A damaged cord could cause electrocution or a fire!
Before using the appliance overseas, check with your reseller, an approved repair centre or the
manufacturer for compatibility with the local standards.
Do not use or store the appliance in very hot (in direct sunlight, near heating devices) or humid conditions
(bathrooms, floodable cellars etc.). Do not expose the appliance to rain, dust or strong vibrations.
Take care to always put the appliance on a flat and stable surface. Do not ever install it in unstable
positions. Do not ever install the appliance on feet, supports or racks other than those indicated by the
manufacturer. If using in a rack, avoid rocking it while moving it. Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
Do not let any foreign objects (flammables, paper clips, pins etc.) or liquids (water, soda, alcohol, cleaning
products) get inside the appliance.

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If there is a risk of thunderstorms or if not using the product for a longer period of time, unplug the
appliance from the wall.
This appliance, used alone, with an amplifier or with earphones, can produce sound levels which could
provoke terminal loss of hearing. Never use it at high levels for long periods of time or in any circumstance
where the listening could become uncomfortable. In case of loss of hearing, consult a specialist
immediately.
Only use the accessories advised by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
Unplug immediately the appliance and contact your reseller, an authorised repair centre or the
manufacturer in the following situations :
•The power cable or its plug have been damaged.
•Smoke or unusual odours come out of the appliance.
•Foreign objects or liquids have accidentally come in contact with the appliance.
•The appliance has been exposed to rain or excessive humidity.
•The appliance seems to not function properly or its performance is diminished.
The manufacturer legal warranty does not cover the costs of repairs or replacement in case of
improper or incorrect use. These costs are not covered by the manufacturer warranty and
therefore will be supported by the owner of the appliance.

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Summary
Introduction...................................................................................................................................5
Synopsis.........................................................................................................................................6
Front..............................................................................................................................................7
Back...............................................................................................................................................8
Connections ...................................................................................................................................9
Keyboards and Instruments Premixer .......................................................................................................................... 9
Send / Return / Console group ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Using The Triko ............................................................................................................................10
Programs loading ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Programs editing......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Programs recording .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Volume and balance controls ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting Input Level ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
System Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Bypass function........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Sections .......................................................................................................................................13
Load............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Save............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Input............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Master......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chorus 1, 2 and 3 ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Card............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
System......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Optional card...............................................................................................................................18
Inserting a optional card............................................................................................................................................. 18
The FV-1 card .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
MIDI interface.............................................................................................................................. 19
Using the MIDI interface............................................................................................................................................. 19
MIDI specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Legal declaration .........................................................................................................................22

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing The Triko. We hope that you will be entirely satisfied with your choice.
We all imagine ethereal, stratospherical, totally unique strings sounds or warm and swirling notes of a
simple guitar. All have something in common, the use of a chorus, often multiple (bi or tri). The Triko
allows you to rediscover the magic of these enveloping sounds while also offering you the chance to
discover yet unknown landscapes.
The basic principle is relatively simple. The original signal is practically delayed by a few milliseconds and
then modulated by a slow signal. To create this effect, The Triko uses BBD (Bucket-Brigade Device):
imagine that you are water porters, the first receives a water quantity which they pour in the second
bucket, then the same happens between the second and the third and so on.
The water is recovered in the last bucket, less the drops that have been lost in the process. It is far from
perfect, noisier than the best digital solutions, it needs input and output filters, but it sounds good ;)
By varying the delay, the amplitude of the modulation (amp), the modulation speed (rate), the original
signal dosage (dry) and the delayed signal dosage (FX), slow tonal and amplitude modulations are
obtained. The Triko combines three separate or synchronised chorus giving you the best effect. The
optional FV-1 card, highly recommended, offers varied reverberations and echoes to finish sculpting your
sound.
Do not hesitate to contact us on the www.baloran.com forum with your opinions and suggestions.

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Synopsis
1Inputs 1 to 8 TS 6.35
2Volume and Balance controls for Inputs 1 to 8
3L and R Input Summing.
4Chorus Input Summing
5Overmodulation LFO Added with each Chorus LFO
6Individual LFOs for each Chorus
7Chorus Output Volume and Balance controls
8Chorus 2 Re-injection Switch (Flanger)
9Summing Output L and R Adders
10 L and R Level Settings for Master FX (Chorus)
11 L and R Level Settings for Master Dry (Direct Signal)
12 L and R Summing of Master
13 Connector optional card
14 Output Signal Balun (Line Driver)
15 TRS 6.35 and XLR L and R Outputs

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Front
1ON/OFF switch. In the OFF position, power consumption is zero.
2Indicators of the intensity of input signal. The measured signal is the inputs mix injected to the
three Chorus.
38 lit push buttons for accessing the settings.
42x16 LCD screen
5SELECT encoder and push button
6VALUE1 encoder and push button
7VALUE2 encoder and push button
At both ends of the front are standard 19inch rack attachment holes.

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Back
1IEC power cord socket (included). Make sure that the cable is properly inserted and solidary
with the socket.
2Midi Out 5-pin DIN socket. This socket can be configured as Midi Thru in the System menu.
3Midi In 5-pin DIN socket.
48 mono line inputs, 50 KOhms, 6.35mm asymmetrical TS jacks. In order to obtain the
equivalent stereo inputs, assign 2 inputs, one with the balance all the way to the left, the other
all the way to the right.
5Low impedance stereo output, symmetrical / asymmetrical TS/TRS 6.35mm jacks. Right channel
is indicated by a red screw.
6Low impedance XLR symmetrical stereo output.

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Connections
The Triko can be connected in different ways to an audio system.
Keyboards and Instruments Premixer
In this mode, the 8 inputs (4) receive mono or stereo signals from several keyboards and instruments. The
damping and balance controls for each input allows to set the desired volume and to define the positioning
of the instruments.
Set the instruments' output volume and the input damping so that the summation of input signals lights up
the Smiley LED most of the time without lighting the Too Loud LED which indicates the strength of the LED
input signal (2).
The chorus and effects of the optional card are applied to the instruments connected. The Master FX and
DRY volume and Master and FX of the optional card allow to set the desired levels of the effects and/or the
direct signal.
The mixing signal (5) or (6) is directed towards the stereo input of a mixing panel or an amplifier.
Send / Return / Console group
In this mode, the inputs receive the signals from groups or from effects outputs from your mixing console.
The optional card's Chorus and effects are applied to the connected channels. The optional card's controls
of the FX volume and Master and FX DRY allow to set the desired levels of the effects and/or the direct
signal.
If you use an optional card like FV-1 (Echo + Reverberation), FX and DRY mastering on The Triko is
recommended. In this case, the output signal (outputs 5 or 6) is sent to the input of a stereo section of
your mixing console.
If you don't use an optional card, leave the direct (DRY) volume at minimum, the FX volume at maximum
and mix them together from your console. In this case, the output signal (outputs 5 or 6) is sent to the
RETURN input of your mixing console.
Adding Chorus can change considerably the output volume. You will probably have to correct the input
volumes of the other equipment or on The Triko by adjusting the input or master volumes so that they
match the input volume on the connected equipment.
Adding Chorus can change considerably the output volume. You will probably have to
correct the input volumes of the other equipment or on The Triko by adjusting the
input or master volumes so that they match the input volume on the connected
equipment.

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Using The Triko
The Triko has 128 programs which remember the 8-channel premixer settings, the three Chorus settings ,
the Master settings and the optional card settings. An option in the System Menu (Mix = Prg / Glb) allows
controlling the premixer independent of the programs.
Programs loading
Press once the LOAD button.
Select a program using the SELECT encoder. The chosen program is displayed on the screen.
If the Auto Load (Ald = On /Off) system option is active, the program is automatically loaded. If not, press
one of the 3 encoders to load the program.
If the Mix Load (Mix = Prg / Glb) system option is active, the settings for Input section (premixer) included
in the program are loaded. If not, the settings of the premixer are not affected by the program.
The SELECT encoder allows to scroll through the 128 programs. The VALUE1 encoder allows direct access
to one of 16 archives. The number of the active archive is displayed on the top right corner of your screen,
for example: BNK=4.
Programs 1 to 8 of archive 1 can be called directly by pressing more than half a
second on one of 8 lit push buttons. These 8 slots would be best suited to store your
most important programs.
Programs editing
When you select a program, you might want to personalise it. All the parameters will be described in detail
further on in this guide in the chapter Sections. Each section has a dedicated lit button. Simply press the
corresponding button to get access to a section.
Inputs: Volume and balance controls for the 8 inputs.
Master: Volume and balance of the summation effects, volume and balance of non-modified signal
(DRY), rate and speed of the global over-modulation, destination source and dynamic modulation
rate.
Chorus 1: Volume and balance of Chorus 1, waveform and modulation speed, delay and modulation
rate.
Chorus 2: Volume and balance of Chorus 2, waveform and modulation speed, delay
and modulation rate.
Chorus 3: Volume and balance of Chorus 3, waveform and modulation speed, delay and modulation
rate.
Card: Volume and balance of the effects of the optional card, type of effect and filter, delay and
reinjection, waveform and modulation speed, modulation rate and specific parameter.
In each section, the SELECT encoder allows to select a couple of values, VALUE1 and VALUE2 encoders
allow to modify the corresponding parameter. The front panel design emphasizes the link between the
displayed value and its modification encoder.
It is not necessary to press on the encoders to change the values.