Baloran The River User manual

user's Guide
Version 2.0, November 2018

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I. Welcome ! I. Welcome !
I welcome you to the community of users of The River and thanks you for your trust.
The River is the culmination of four years of work. This project would not have been possible without the unconditional support
and the unalterable patience of my family to whom I express the deepest gratitude. My thanks also go to the net community,
especially members of Anafrog Audiofanzine and for their invaluable encouragement and relevant suggestions.
I hope you take as much pleasure with The River I had in creating it and now using it.
Baloran SAS is a young and small company. I have set up a forum and a wiki to pool information, support, exchanges
and news about The River.
http://forum.baloran.com
http://wiki.baloran.com
They can be enriched with your collaboration ••They can be enriched with your collaboration ••
Best regards,
--
Laurent Le Catelier
Baloran SAS
Hardware, software, design: Laurent Le Catelier
Sound design: Laurent Le Catelier Stéphane Garganigo Laurent Pelletier
manual: Eric Inglebert Laurent Le Catelier

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II. Warning - Security II. Warning - Security
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANY NEED LATER.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MENTIONED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN NOT COVER ALL CONDITIONS AND
POSSIBLE SITUATIONS. IT IS OF COURSE THAT USE OF THIS UNIT REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION.
The above symbols that warn of potential hazards arising from improper use of electrical appliances. The flash symbol within an
equilateral triangle indicates the presence of electrical voltages that can cause electrical shock hazards.
Never open the unit case. Do not attempt to repair the unit and no changes are made (except in the case where the manual
provides specific instructions to this effect). Contact the manufacturer or your local authorized service center for repairs or
processing.
In later life, such as electronic equipment waste, The River will be entrusted to collecting and processing waste sector.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED.
Do not delete the security provided by the connectors with earth or polarized. A polarized plug has a blade wider than the other.
An earthed socket includes a receptacle for equipotential bonding. If the connector provided to you does not fit into your outlet,
contact an electrician to put your installation standards.
Only use the supplied power cord, and do not use it on another device. Take care of the power cord. Do not do walk in
places where it could be twisted, crushed or trampled, mainly at the connectors. A damaged cord can easily cause an
electric shock or fire!
Before using the unit in a foreign country, check the compatibility of this equipment with the standards in force in that country by
contacting your dealer, an authorized service center or the manufacturer. Do not use and do not store the unit in locations subject
to extreme temperatures (direct sunlight, heating system), humid (bathrooms, basements flood, etc ...), exposed to rain, dust, or
subject to high levels of vibration.
Make sure that the unit is always placed on a flat, stable surface. Never install in unstable positions. Do not install the device on
foot, brackets or rack under the conditions specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment. If rack-use, pay attention to
prevent tipping during travel. Do not block the ventilation holes.
Ensure that no object (flammable materials, paper clips, pins) or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, alcohol, cleaning
products) enters the apparatus
In case of lightning storms or if unused, unplug from the mains. This device, whether used alone or in combination with an
amplifier or headphones can produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Never use high level for a long
time or in any circumstance in which is uncomfortable. If hearing loss, see a physician immediately. Only use accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

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IMPORTANT
Immediately turn the unit off, unplug the power cord and contact you as soon as your dealer, an authorized service center or
the manufacturer in the following cases: The power cord or plug has been damaged smoke or unusual odor exit the machine
Foreign objects or liquids have been accidentally introduced into the unit • The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture
The device is not working normally or degraded performance seems.
The legal guarantee of the manufacturer does not cover the service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge regarding
the correct use of a function or characteristic (when operating as expected) not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and
are therefore the responsibility of the owner.

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III. Contents
I. WELCOME ! ________________________________________________________________ 1
II. WARNING - SAFETY ____________________________________________________ 2II. WARNING - SAFETY ____________________________________________________ 2
IV. DISCOVER THE RIVER _____________________________________________________ 6IV. DISCOVER THE RIVER _____________________________________________________ 6
1. Organization Control Panel ............................................. .................................................. ... 6
at. The Shift button ________________________________________________________________________________ 6
b. Organizer channels, voice outputs and FX _________________________________________________________ 7
c. General Commands 7 __________________________________________________________________________
d. Controls synthesis. ______________________________________________________________________ 8
e. The Riverkey, the manager of the inputs / outputs game _______________________________________________ 8
1. Discovery banks Sounds ............................................. .................................................. ........ 10
2. Discovery Multis ............................................... .................................................. ...................... 10
3. Models of Multi's and Sons ........................................... .................................................. .......... 10
at. Models of Multis, Templates ________________________________________________________________ 11
b. Sounds Models ___________________________________________________________________________ 11
V. GO FURTHER WITH TUTOS _______________________________________________ 12V. GO FURTHER WITH TUTOS _______________________________________________ 12
1. Split Mode, Level and Pan ........................................... .................................................. ....................... 12
2. Layers and connected to a sequencer software ........................................... ......................................... 12
3. Split, and arpeggio sequences ............................................. .................................................. ................. 13
4. Detune and unison ............................................... .................................................. ............................. 14
5. All orders propagation and Redirection ........................................... ................................. 14
6. MPE ................................................. .................................................. ................................................. 14
7. external clock ................................................ .................................................. ............................... 15
8. Synchronization of Digital LFO (DLFO) ........................................... .................................................. .. 15
8. COMPARE function ................................................ .................................................. .......................... 16
VI. REFERENCES ________________________________________________________________ 17VI. REFERENCES ________________________________________________________________ 17
1. Channel and voice, and UNISON MODE buttons ....................................... .................... 17
2. Load SINGLE or FX ............................................ .................................................. .............. 18
3. Saving SINGLE ............................................... .................................................. .................... 18
4. Load MULTIS ............................................... .................................................. .......................... 19
5. Saving MULTIS ............................................... .................................................. ................... 19
6. Sound Options ............................................... .................................................. .................................. 19
7. System Setup ............................................... .................................................. .......................... 20
8. You do not ................................................. .................................................. ................................................ 22
9. Level Page ................................................ .................................................. ........................................ 22
10. Page Pan ................................................ .................................................. .......................................... 22
11. Page Chorus 1..3 ............................................ .................................................. ................................... 23

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12. Page FX ................................................ .................................................. ............................................ 24
13. Other ................................................ Page .................................................. ....................................... 25
14. Mixer Page ................................................ .................................................. ....................................... 26
15. TRANS page and page RDIR ............................................. .................................................. .................... 26
VII. SUMMARY OF SETTINGS 27 ____________________________________________________VII. SUMMARY OF SETTINGS 27 ____________________________________________________
1. OSCILLATOR half .............................................. .................................................. ............................... 27
at. The parameters to VCO1 and VCO2 __________________________________________________________ 27
b. Exclusive parameters VCO2 ___________________________________________________________________ 28
c. Common Settings 28 __________________________________________________________________________
2. MIXER ................................................. .................................................. ............................................. 29
3. VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER - FILTER CONTOUR ............................................ ................................. 30
4. LOUDNESS CONTOUR ................................................ .................................................. ....................... 31
5. ANALOG LFO ................................................ .................................................. .................................... 32
6. DLFO (DIGITAL LFO) ............................................ .................................................. ............................. 33
7. MOTION SEQ ................................................ .................................................. 34 ....................................
at. Record a sequence _______________________________________________________________________ 34
b. recording end ___________________________________________________________________________ 34
c. Start sequence ____________________________________________________________________________ 35
VIII. CONTROL OF SECTION 35 GLOBAL ____________________________________________VIII. CONTROL OF SECTION 35 GLOBAL ____________________________________________
IX. THE RIVERKEY 36 _______________________________________________________________IX. THE RIVERKEY 36 _______________________________________________________________
1. GLOBAL Parameters Setup ............................................... .................................................. ................ 36
2. Layer Settings Setup ............................................... .................................................. ................... 38
3. ARP Settings Setup ............................................... .................................................. ...................... 40
4. SEQ Parameters Setup ............................................... .................................................. ....................... 40
5. Parameters LFO Setup ............................................... .................................................. ....................... 41
6. Setting a SPLIT ............................................. .................................................. .............................. 42
7. CHORD HOLD modes. .................................................. .................................................. ................. 42
8. Other commands ................................................ .................................................. .......................... 43
9. Calibration physical controllers .............................................. .................................................. 43
X. REAR PANEL _________________________________________________________ 44
1. The input-output .............................................. .................................................. ............................. 44
2. power supply, on / off switch and fuse. .................................................. ....... 46
XI. __________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 47XI. __________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 47

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IV. Discovery of The River IV. Discovery of The River
The River brings together several elements that interact:
• A polyphonic analog synthesizer 8 votes, 8-channel multi-timbral (see attached block diagram).
• An effects module consisting of a triple chorus / analog flanger and a two-channel digital module for echo /
reverberation. The analog signal path is preserved throughout. Space and wealth are resulting acclaim (see
attached block diagram).
• A manager inputs / outputs, referred to herein as The Riverkey. Four independent layers (called Layer herein) provide A manager inputs / outputs, referred to herein as The Riverkey. Four independent layers (called Layer herein) provide A manager inputs / outputs, referred to herein as The Riverkey. Four independent layers (called Layer herein) provide
for each of them, set the input (integrated keyboard, MIDI or USB, pedals), the output (The River, MIDI or USB, Gates +
CV) and the event processing (sequence / arpeggio transposition, filtering, channel, type HP / Gates etc.)
All settings can be stored in The River. A Single contains information of a sound and effects, Profile contains the configuration All settings can be stored in The River. A Single contains information of a sound and effects, Profile contains the configuration All settings can be stored in The River. A Single contains information of a sound and effects, Profile contains the configuration All settings can be stored in The River. A Single contains information of a sound and effects, Profile contains the configuration All settings can be stored in The River. A Single contains information of a sound and effects, Profile contains the configuration
of The Riverkey a Multi contains the complete configuration of the machine (sound of each channel / voice multitimbral of The Riverkey a Multi contains the complete configuration of the machine (sound of each channel / voice multitimbral of The Riverkey a Multi contains the complete configuration of the machine (sound of each channel / voice multitimbral
settings, effects and all Riverkey The settings).
An optional feature Autosave permanently safeguard the status of your instrument. Thus, the power will return your environment An optional feature Autosave permanently safeguard the status of your instrument. Thus, the power will return your environment An optional feature Autosave permanently safeguard the status of your instrument. Thus, the power will return your environment
such as left to extinction.
1. Organization Control Panel 1. Organization Control Panel
at. The Shift button at. The Shift button
A command (button, potentiometer, encoder) may have several functions, the secondary function is recorded in "yellow-orange"
below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the below the order, preceded by the symbol * S + . To access this feature, you must press the button * S that is to the right of the
most central screen (Screen Panel).
As long as the button * S blinks, it is active. You are not forced to hold this button to access the secondary As long as the button * S blinks, it is active. You are not forced to hold this button to access the secondary As long as the button * S blinks, it is active. You are not forced to hold this button to access the secondary As long as the button * S blinks, it is active. You are not forced to hold this button to access the secondary
function.
A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock. A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock. A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock. A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock. A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock. A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock. A double click on the button * S locks the function * S while a new click the unlock.
In the rest of the document, indicating * S LOAD SINGLE therefore means either: In the rest of the document, indicating * S LOAD SINGLE therefore means either: In the rest of the document, indicating * S LOAD SINGLE therefore means either: In the rest of the document, indicating * S LOAD SINGLE therefore means either: In the rest of the document, indicating * S LOAD SINGLE therefore means either:
Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S Press the button * S then without releasing it, press the button LOAD SINGLE and release the button * S
or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing. or Press the button * S then release it and press the button LOAD SINGLE before * S stops flashing.

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b. Organizer channels, voice outputs and FX b. Organizer channels, voice outputs and FX
This part of the panel to manage the allocation of votes to the channels but also to access the main menus The River, adjust
outputs and effects.
The first line of 8 buttons (red) is used to select the active channel. The secondary function of these buttons to access the main
menus The River.
The second row of 8 buttons (yellow) to select the voice that will be allocated to the channel. The secondary function of these
buttons (and the last channel button 8) is to select the page in which the eight encoders will be active: level, pan, chorus, buttons (and the last channel button 8) is to select the page in which the eight encoders will be active: level, pan, chorus, buttons (and the last channel button 8) is to select the page in which the eight encoders will be active: level, pan, chorus,
effects and mixing, transposition of voice and redirect channel.
Below the bright buttons, eight encoders (1..8) are used to modify the parameters of the pageBelow the bright buttons, eight encoders (1..8) are used to modify the parameters of the page
selected. The role of each encoder is recalled below in a table. Example: in the page FX, the encoder 1 can change the type effect. selected. The role of each encoder is recalled below in a table. Example: in the page FX, the encoder 1 can change the type effect. selected. The role of each encoder is recalled below in a table. Example: in the page FX, the encoder 1 can change the type effect. selected. The role of each encoder is recalled below in a table. Example: in the page FX, the encoder 1 can change the type effect. selected. The role of each encoder is recalled below in a table. Example: in the page FX, the encoder 1 can change the type effect.
And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press And to select the page FX, you press the button * S and sixth voice button (yellow). To go to the menu System you have to press
the button * S and the sixth channel button (red). the button * S and the sixth channel button (red). the button * S and the sixth channel button (red). the button * S and the sixth channel button (red).
When you save a multi, all settings of this part of the panel are included in the Multi.
c. General commandsc. General commands
This part of the panel has the volume control, the detune the voices and the overall agreement and Glide / Glissando is a parameter
related to her.
Two encoders either side of the screen to select either bank ( encoder left) and index sound (right encoder) in the bank or the parameter Two encoders either side of the screen to select either bank ( encoder left) and index sound (right encoder) in the bank or the parameter Two encoders either side of the screen to select either bank ( encoder left) and index sound (right encoder) in the bank or the parameter Two encoders either side of the screen to select either bank ( encoder left) and index sound (right encoder) in the bank or the parameter Two encoders either side of the screen to select either bank ( encoder left) and index sound (right encoder) in the bank or the parameter Two encoders either side of the screen to select either bank ( encoder left) and index sound (right encoder) in the bank or the parameter
( left encoder) to modify and value( left encoder) to modify and value( left encoder) to modify and value
(Right encoder).

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Both encoders can be pressed. The corresponding function is written above each.
d. Controls synthesis. d. Controls synthesis.
This part of the panel brings together all the commands assigned to the sound synthesis. These commands are enabled for the This part of the panel brings together all the commands assigned to the sound synthesis. These commands are enabled for the This part of the panel brings together all the commands assigned to the sound synthesis. These commands are enabled for the
selected channel (see above) or optionally for all channels if the mode ALL is selected, or a channel redirection is defined (see selected channel (see above) or optionally for all channels if the mode ALL is selected, or a channel redirection is defined (see selected channel (see above) or optionally for all channels if the mode ALL is selected, or a channel redirection is defined (see
Propagation All commands and redirection).
When you change a setting, the display shows the new value and the original value. This allows you to easily return to the
old setting.
Some controls adjust both parameters (example: EMPHASIS EMPHASIS and Modulation by DLFO). In this case, the
second function is indicated under the control preceded by * S.second function is indicated under the control preceded by * S.second function is indicated under the control preceded by * S.
To access the secondary function, use the button * S ( see The Shift button). As long as you press the Command, Shift mode is To access the secondary function, use the button * S ( see The Shift button). As long as you press the Command, Shift mode is To access the secondary function, use the button * S ( see The Shift button). As long as you press the Command, Shift mode is To access the secondary function, use the button * S ( see The Shift button). As long as you press the Command, Shift mode is To access the secondary function, use the button * S ( see The Shift button). As long as you press the Command, Shift mode is To access the secondary function, use the button * S ( see The Shift button). As long as you press the Command, Shift mode is
extended as necessary.
For rank oscillators and waveforms, the buttons are exclusive useless to try to have two waveforms to the output of an
oscillator ••oscillator ••
To access the Rank 4 'oscillators, you press twice the range 8. In this case, the buttons of the rows 16 'and 8' are illuminated,
indicating the choice of rank 4 ' ••indicating the choice of rank 4 ' ••
e. The Riverkey, the manager of the inputs / outputs game e. The Riverkey, the manager of the inputs / outputs game
The left side of The River is reserved for the headphone jack and level control. On the right, the Riverkey The control screen is
framed by two encoders.
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But for all the game features, there are more simple and fast. Above the dials, the button Key But for all the game features, there are more simple and fast. Above the dials, the button Key
Shift lets you use the keyboard as a controller. Shift lets you use the keyboard as a controller.
When you press this button, the notes are not played. They are interpreted as The River key settings commands. In
the rest of the document, this button is called S KEY.the rest of the document, this button is called S KEY.
A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off | A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off | A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off | A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off | A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off | A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off | A reminder Magnetic has been placed on your instrument. Word OCTAVE - should be centered over the first black C # 3, Off |
On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.On and Tap Tempo respectively above C3 and D3.
Example: To access the Tap Tempo, push the button S KEY and without releasing it, type repeatedly Example: To access the Tap Tempo, push the button S KEY and without releasing it, type repeatedly Example: To access the Tap Tempo, push the button S KEY and without releasing it, type repeatedly Example: To access the Tap Tempo, push the button S KEY and without releasing it, type repeatedly Example: To access the Tap Tempo, push the button S KEY and without releasing it, type repeatedly
D3 to give the tempo. Then release the button S KEY .D3 to give the tempo. Then release the button S KEY .D3 to give the tempo. Then release the button S KEY .D3 to give the tempo. Then release the button S KEY .
Functionally, it can be said that The Riverkey is the switchman game information, both internal and external. For this, it offers a
clock that will give a common tempo all The River organs, as well as inputs and outputs management system four layers. Each clock that will give a common tempo all The River organs, as well as inputs and outputs management system four layers. Each clock that will give a common tempo all The River organs, as well as inputs and outputs management system four layers. Each clock that will give a common tempo all The River organs, as well as inputs and outputs management system four layers. Each clock that will give a common tempo all The River organs, as well as inputs and outputs management system four layers. Each
entry defines a (built-in keyboard, plug MIDI and / or USB, pedals etc.), an outlet (The River, MIDI and / or USB, CV and Gates)
and one or more treatments in between.
Examples of layer definitions:
As the source built-in keyboard, as the destination Channel 1 The River, a wide A0 to C8, no transposition.
As a source in the MIDI jack as a destination CV and Gate monophonic high priority, extended from C3 to B5, transposition -12
semitones and arpeggio pattern 5 on 2 octaves.
To create a split, simply create two layers which are juxtaposed (see Split). But the extent of the layers may also overlap. To create a split, simply create two layers which are juxtaposed (see Split). But the extent of the layers may also overlap. To create a split, simply create two layers which are juxtaposed (see Split). But the extent of the layers may also overlap.
The destination of each of these layers may be different in order to control two different sounds for keyboard area but it can also
be identical with the objective, for example, to sequence a portion of the keyboard allowing normal game on the other side .
A Riverkey The setting game is called a profile: the complete definition of the four layers. The software
profile Editor to configure up to 10 profiles that can reside permanently in The River and be recalled by simple S KEY . profile Editor to configure up to 10 profiles that can reside permanently in The River and be recalled by simple S KEY . profile Editor to configure up to 10 profiles that can reside permanently in The River and be recalled by simple S KEY . profile Editor to configure up to 10 profiles that can reside permanently in The River and be recalled by simple S KEY .
The Riverkey also has a function Autosave. All your settings are automatically saved to be restored to power of the instrument. The Riverkey also has a function Autosave. All your settings are automatically saved to be restored to power of the instrument. The Riverkey also has a function Autosave. All your settings are automatically saved to be restored to power of the instrument.
When you save a multi, all Riverkey The settings are included.