Flame ARPEGGIATOR 2013 User manual

ARPEGGIATOR 2013 + X-2013
MANUAL
Version 1.01
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Inhalt
1. Short description ..................................................................... 3
2. Hardware / Connections ........................................................... 4
2.1 Connection to the modular system (Doepfer Bus) 4
2.2 Connection X-2013 xpander-module 4
2.3 Module frontpanel overview, Sequencer structure 5
3. Function .................................................................................... 6
3.1 Structure schematics 6
3.2 Menu ARP /BASS (Arpeggiator tracks) 7
4. Menu ARP / BASS ...................................................................... 7
4.1 ARP / BASS functions with parameters 7
4.2 Mode 8
4.3 Converse, Noterepeat 10
4.4 - 4.6 Range, Glide, Sequence 11
4.7 - 4.9 Clock, Gate, Velocity 12
4.10 - 4.13 Sequ-Mode, Sequ-Reset, Out-Gate, Out-CV 13
5. Menu CHORD / SCALE ..............................................................14
5.1 Description (Menu, KEYNOTE) 14
5.2 Table of preset chords and scales 15
6. Menu List ..................................................................................16
6.1 Structure Arp / Bass list, Transpose 16
6.2 Edit Arp / Bass list 17
7. Menu Setup ............................................................................. 18
7.1 USER-Inputs, Tune-Mode 18
8. Menu X-OUT ............................................................................. 19
8.1 Sequence, Clock, Gate 19
9. Menu MIDI ................................................................................ 20
9.1 Tempo, Sync, Midiclock-Divider 20
9.2 Table of MIDI-setup, Keyboard splitzone 21
10. Appendix ................................................................................ 22
( Technical details, Warrenty,Terms of production, Disposal,
Support, Acknowledgment )
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1. Short description
ARPEGGIATOR-2013 Module
The module is a two-channel arpeggiator with seperatly analoge outputs for notes and two optio-
nal movable outputs for the sequence clock and the velocity. Both arpeggio tracks (referred to
as “ARP” and “BASS”) plays notes also via MIDI-out (different MIDI-channels 1 and 2). The first
four notes of the ARP track notebuffer forms the chord. The chord analoge outputs are the CV-
outputs 1-4 (notes 1-4). The MIDI-channel of the transmitted chord is channel 3.
Use the module-keyboard for setting the chord/scale notes. The one octave of the module-key-
board can move over four octaves (KEYZONE). It’s possible to load preset chords/scales and
user defined chords/scales (organized respectively 16 user patches U01..U16).
The arpeggiator mode included 9 arpeggio play modes with additional different running direc-
tions, like up, down, updown, downup and different variations of noterepeats.
You can control functions (as well as Arpeggio-Mode, Noterepeat, Octave-Range, Sequence-
Pattern, Transpose ore others) via CV-inputs. Two CV-inputs (USER-1 and USER-2) can be set
with individual functions.
The internal sequencer can be synchronized from external MIDI-clock. The module included two
MIDI-clock divider for incomming or transmitted MIDI-clock (halftime playing sequencer and/or
external sequencers).
Each of all 10 sequencer tracks (ARP, BASS, X-OUT 1-8) included a clockdivider (based of
internal or external MIDI-clock ticks) and/or a different sequence pattern.
The CV-input LIST can be easy control the both arpeggio tracks ARP and BASS. The 12 list
places can be use for auto-playing different chords/scales of ARP and BASS track with common
keynote (chord/scale sequencer).
All individual settings can be saved permanently (to the internal EEPROM).
X-2013 Xpander-module
The X-2013 module features additional 8 clock/gate outputs and the jacks for MIDI-In, MIDI-Out
and MIDI Thru. The 8 clock/gate outputs can be used like 8 independently clockdivider or
sequencer tracks with internal or external MIDI-clock. Each output features different sequence-
pattern, clock or gate of the track.
Advice:
You can use the Arpeggiator-module without the X-2013 module, but without MIDI-options and
the additional clock outputs.
Firmware verssions can be loaded with an optional usb programming adapter (only with PC with
Atmel FLIP).
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2.1 Connection to the modular system (Doepfer bus)
first top connector
ADVICE!
NOT use the second
jack - this is only for
using the programming
adapter!)
to Doepfer bus
-12v
Ground Ground Ground
+12v
The module is delivered with a connected ribbon cable for the Doepfer bus. The red lead marks
-12 volt. Connecting the module please note the right polarity!
If the module is poled accidentally wrong safety diodes avoid the immediate destruction of the
module but further damages cannot be excepted. So please pay attention: Check the connec-
tion various times before switching on!
Advice ! Please check the correct connection several times before switching-on the module!
Please note: All the miniature precision rulers at the board are adjusted exactly to the correct
justification of the reference voltage for the AD and DA converter. It must not be readjusted! The
module would not more run precisely. Aprobably to big voltage could also damage the circuits.
2.2 Connecting X-2013 Xpander-module
We deliver both modules with connected cable. The X-2013 module is connected at the top first
connector on right side. The subjacent second connector is the port for the optional program-
ming adapter (firmware updates)
Advice !
Do NOT connected the programming adapter with the top port - this destroy the programming adapter!
2. Hardware / Connections

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2.3 Module frontpanel overview
Sequencer structure:
MIDI Input
MIDI Thru
MIDI Output
8x
Clockdivider
Outputs
(0/5volt)
2x16 character
display
+ Data entry
knob with
push button
Keyboard
4x Trigger Inputs
(0/5volt)
8x CV-Inputs (0..5V)
3x Clock/Gate
Outputs (0/5volt)
6x CV- Outputs
(0..5V + 0..10V)
SEQUENCER
Track Arpeggio ARP
Track Arpeggio BASS
Track X-OUT-1
Track X-OUT 2
Track X-OUT 3
Track X-OUT-4
Track X-OUT 5
Track X-OUT-6
Track X-OUT 7
Track X-OUT 8
intern Clock
extern Midi-Clock
(halftime options)
10x Clock/Gate Output
2x Notes Out Arp/Bass
4x Notes Out Chord
1x 16th clock output
1x Midi-Clock Output
(halftime options)

MODUL-KEYBOARD
CHORD
Out
KEYNOTE
CHORD+SCALE
(Preset+User Patches)
ARP
Arpeggiator
BASS
Arpeggiator
LIST
Lenght: 12
ARP
DATA
OUT
Reset/Gate
ARP
OUT
Reset/Gate
BASS
CV-OUT
ARP
CV-OUT
BASS
OUT
CV-3
OUT
CV-1
OUT
CV-2
OUT
CV-4
CV-LIST Input
Chord Trigger
KN: keynote
< example liste
Notes 1..4
Velocity Velocity
Sequence
Resets
Resets
Sequence
BASS
DATA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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3.1 STRUCTURE SCHEMATA
3. FUNCTION
ARP KN BASS
Ch:P01 CSc:P01
Ch:P09 CSc:P02
Ch:P02 #C Sc:P03
Sc:U01 CSc:P01
Ch:U01 DCh:P01
Ch:P21 ECh:U02
Ch:U16 #F Sc:P01
Ch:P01 CSc:P01
Ch:P05 ASc:P02
Ch:P14 CSc:P01
Sc:P01 HSc:P05
Ch:U01 CSc:U01
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4.1 Menu ARP / BASS: Functions with parameters
Call MENU ARP:
Push down Key SHIFT and Key ARP (“CIS”)
Call MENU BASS:
Push down Key SHIFT and Key BASS (“DIS”)
Call SubMenus and set values:
Toggle between Submenu selection and value selection: Push data-entry-knob
Blink Submenu ON: you select the submenu of your choise by turning the data-entryknob
Blinking OFF: you select the parameter of your choise by turning the data-entryknob
Both menus ARP and BASS are identical exept the setting of the CV-output VELOCITY:
Velocity ARP output CV-out 3
Velocity BASS output CV-out 4
You can set directly notes on/off (please note HOLD option).
Please use for loading preset/user chords/scales the menus CHORD and SCALE (see below).
MODE - Classic: up, down, updown, downup
- Copy: up+down, down+up
- PingPong: up, down, updown, downup
- Fit Root: up, down, updown, downup
- Fit Octave: up, down, updown, downup
- Skip: up, down
- Inversion: up, down
- Ordered: up, down
- Random
NOTEREPEAT- off
- each: 1..3
- Alternate first: 1..3
- Alternate 2nd: 1..3
RANGE - 1..5 octaves
GLIDE - off, Portamento Time: 1..126
MAINMENU SUBMENU
parameter value
4. MENU ARP / BASS

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SEQU - Sequence pattern presets: P01..P63
CLOCK - 1 Tick: 1/96
- 2 Ticks: 1/32 tri
- 3 Ticks: 1/32
- 4 Ticks: 1/16 tri
- 6 Ticks: 1/16
- 8 Ticks: 1/8 tri
- 9 Ticks: 1/16 dot
- 12 Ticks: 1/8
- 16 Ticks: 1/4 tri
- 18 Ticks: 1/8 dot
- 24 Ticks: 1/4
- 32 Ticks: 1/2 tri
- 36 Ticks 1/4 dot
- 48 Ticks: 1/2
- 64 Ticks: 1/1 tri
- 72 Ticks: 1/2 dot
- 96 Ticks: 1 bar
GATE - adapted: 1..8
- adapted random: 1-5, 1-8, 3-8
VELOCITY - Accent each: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9th
- Random: 1..127, 64..127, 76..127, 95..127, 112..127, formula
- fix: 127..1
SEQU-MODE - step by step, combined
SEQU-RESET - off, by arpeggio end
OUT-GATE - Sequence (Gate)
- Reset per Bar
OUT-CV - Out-3: Velocity (Menu ARP) Out-4: Velocity (Menu BASS)
- Out-3: Chord note (Menu ARP) Out-4: Chord note (Menu BASS)
4.2 Menu ARP / BASS: MODE
MODE = Play algorithm of the arpeggios
1. MODE: CLASSIC
UP:
classic mode plays notes from down to up and loop ...
DOWN:
classic mode plays notes from up to down and loop ...
UPDOWN:
arpeggion begins down and play alternated updown in loop ...
DOWNUP:
arpeggio begins up and play alternated downup in loop...

2. MODE: COPY
UP+DOWN:
plays mode Classic UP and DOWN in series.
(as distinguished from CLASSIC UPDOWN: the Most High and the deepest notes plays done twice).
DOWN+UP:
plays mode Classic DOWN and UP in series.
(as distinguished from CLASSIC UPDOWN: the Most High and the deepest notes plays done twice).
3.MODE: PINGPONG
Plays notes alternatly from down and up:
Example chord C-major 6, pressed notes: C E G A
UP: C AE G
DOWN: AC G E
UPDOWN: C AE G AC G E
DOWNUP: AC G E C AE G
4. MODE: FIT ROOT
Insert root note (deepest note):
Example chord C-major 6, pressed notes: C E G A
UP: C E C G C A
DOWN: A C G C E C
UPDOWN: C E C G C AC G C E
DOWN: A C G C E C E C G C
5. MODE: FIT OCTAVE
Insert root note (deepest note), transposed one octave higher:
Example chord C-major 6, pressed notes: C E G A
UP: C C1 E C1 G C1 AC1
DOWN: A C1 G C1 E C1 C C1
UPDOWN: C C1 E C1 G C1 AC1 AC1 G C1 E C1 C C1
DOWN: A C1 G C1 E C1 C C1 C C1 E C1 G C1 AC1
6. MODE: SKIP
Skipping notes:
Example chord C-major 6, pressed notes: C E G A
UP: CE G AE G AC GAC E AC E G
DOWN:AG E C GE C AEC AG CAG E
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7. MODE: INVERSION
Plays threefold chord inversions: root, 1st and 2nd inversion:
Example chord C-major 6, pressed notes: C E G A
UP: C E G AE G AC1 G AC1 E1
DOWN:E1 C1 AG C1 A G E AG E C
8. MODE: ORDERED
Plays notes in order of input (sort OFF).
UP: normaly.
DOWN: UP backwards
9. MODE: RANDOM
Plays notes in randomized order.
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4.3 Menu ARP / BASS: NOTEREPEAT
NOTEREPEATof playing notes.
OFF
Don’t repeat notes:
Beispiel: C D E Noterepeat OFF: C D E
EACH (1..3)
Each notes repeat 1, 2 or 3x. (If Repeat= 3 then the note plays four times!)
Example: C D E Noterepeat Each: 1 CC DD EE CC DD EE ...
Noterepeat Each: 2 CCC DDD EEE CCC DDD EEE ...
ALTERNATE 1st (1..3)
Each second notes (beginning from first note) repeat 1, 2 or 3x.
Example: C D E Noterepeat Alternate 1st: 2 CCC D EEE C DDD E ...
Noterepeat Alternate 1st: 3 CCCC D EEEE C DDDD E ...
ALTERNATE 2nd (1..3)
Each second notes (beginning from second note) repeat 1, 2 or 3x.
Example: C D E Noterepeat Alternate 2nd: 1 C DD E CC D EE ...
Noterepeat Alternate 2nd: 2 C DDD E CCC D EEE ...
CONVERSE
Trigger-Input “CONVERSE” set the MODE of Arpeggio ARP converse to the MODE of BASS.
Booth Arpeggios plays then in converse mode.
Example:
CONVERSE OFF: BASS Mode: classic up >> ARP Mode: Fit root updown
CONVERSE ON: BASS Mode: classic up >> ARP Mode: classic down (converse)