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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
OVERVIEW 7
! Interface Changes in Firmware version 1.22 9
SCREEN section 9
MODULATION section 9
TRANSPORT section 9
! PRESET FORMAT CHANGE FOR FIRMWARE V.1.22 9
MOTOR CONTROLS 10
Description 10
List of parameters 11
Instructions 12
Setting the VOLUME 12
Choosing the waveform - WAVE knob 12
Setting the SCALE 13
Using TUNE knobs 13
Setting the TONE 13
AMP ENVELOPE 14
Description 14
List of parameters 15
Instructions 17
Navigating between voices in the AMP ENV SCREEN 17
Setting the basic envelope stage parameters 18
Setting the Curve [C] and Master curve [M CRV] 18
Changing the envelope Type [TYPE] 19
Setting advanced hidden parameters of the ADSR envelope - Breakpoint [B] and Time [T] 20
Setting the ENVELOPE Reset [RST] 21
Setting the ENVELOPE Velocity [VEL] 21
ACCELERATION / BRAKE (PITCH ENVELOPE) 22
Description 22
List of parameters 23
Instructions 24
Navigating between voices in the ACCEL SCREEN 24
Setting the ACCELERATION 24
Setting the BRAKE 25
Setting the ACCELERATION / BRAKE CURVE 26
GLIDE MODE 26
AMP ENVELOPE AND ACCELERATION LINK FUNCTIONALITY 27
Description 27
List of parameters 27
Instructions 28
LINK 29
UNLINK 30
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FILTER 31
Description 31
List of parameters 31
Instructions 33
Engaging the FILTER SCREEN 33
Setting the basic FILTER parameters [TYPE], [CUTOFF], Resonance [RES] and [DRIVE] 33
Setting the FILTER ENVELOPE and Envelope Amount [ENV AMT] 34
Using Key Tracking [KYTR] 35
MODULATION 37
Description 37
List of parameters 37
MODULATOR parameters 37
SHAPE parameters 39
Instructions 41
Navigating the MODULATION section and screens 41
MODULATOR setup 42
MOD SHAPE adjustments 43
MOD ENVELOPE 47
CROSS MOD 48
Description 48
List of parameters 48
Instructions 49
Basic CROSS MOD usage 49
Additional CROSS MOD parameters 49
DRIFT & DETUNE 51
Description 51
List of parameters 51
Instructions 52
PERFORMANCE INTERFACE 53
Description 53
List of parameters 54
KEYPAD and PITCH ENCODER parameters 54
KEYPAD SETUP parameters 55
POLY SETUP parameters 55
NOTES TO VOICES parameters 56
Instructions 57
Basic KEYPAD and PITCH ENCODERS functionality 57
ALT + PITCH ENCODER USES - SHIFT ALL, FREQ STEP, SCALE and ROOT 59
KEYPAD SETUP 60
KEYPAD LATCH 60
CLUTCH (TAP) 61
POLY SETUP 62
NOTES TO VOICES SETUP 63
MASTER TEMPO 65
Description 65
List of parameters 65
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Instructions 66
Setting the MASTER TEMPO (BPM) 66
MIDI clock receive settings 67
MIDI clock transmit settings 67
ARPEGGIATOR 68
Description 68
List of parameters 68
Main melodic ARP parameters 68
ARP RHYTHM parameters 70
Instructions 71
Basic ARPEGGIATOR usage 71
ARP SCREEN parameter editing 72
ARP RHYTHM SCREEN step selection 73
ARP RHYTHM SCREEN step editing 75
SEQUENCER 79
Description 79
Instructions 79
Running the SEQUENCER 79
PATTERN SCREEN step selection 80
PATTERN EDIT SCREEN step editing 82
PATTERN SCREEN additional settings 87
QUEUE SCREEN overview 88
QUEUE SCREEN managing PATTERNS 90
QUEUE SCREEN chaining PATTERNS 90
QUEUE SCREEN chaining QUEUES 91
QUEUE SCREEN momentary performance tools 92
MOTION REC 93
Description 93
List of parameters 93
Instructions 94
Recording and deleting MOTION RECORD LANES 94
Recording synchronization 96
Changing LANE playback parameters 97
RANDOM GENERATOR 98
Description 98
List of parameters 98
Sound parameter RANDOMIZE SCREEN 98
SEQUENCER PATTERN step parameter RANDOMIZE SCREEN 100
Instructions 101
Randomize all sound parameters and customize the randomization amount 101
Randomize individual groups of sound parameters 102
Randomize SEQUENCER PATTERN step parameters and customize the randomization amount 103
INPUT SIGNAL PROCESSING 104
Description 104
List of parameter 104
IN ENV FOLLOW parameters 104
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ROUTE SET parameters 106
Instructions 106
INPUT ENVELOPE FOLLOWER 106
INPUT ROUTING 107
CV AND TRIGGER INPUTS 109
Description 109
Instructions 109
CV/TRIG MODES 109
CV assignment 110
CV attenuation 111
MIDI ASSIGN 112
Description 112
Instructions 112
MIDI mod wheel and channel pressure assignment 112
MIDI Velocity curve and pitch wheel 114
DELETE 115
Description 115
Instructions 115
Reset parameters to PRESET values 115
Reset parameters to INIT values 115
Clear ARPEGGIATOR RHYTHM and SEQUENCER STEPS 116
Delete MOTION RECORD lanes 116
PRESETS AND PROJECTS 118
Description 118
Instructions 118
PRESET and PROJECT comparison 118
Browsing and loading PRESETS 120
Saving PRESETS 120
PRESET loading with MIDI 121
PRESET options 122
BANK renaming 123
Browsing, saving and loading PROJECTS 123
PRESETS and PROJECTS on the SD card 125
Firmware version 1.2 PRESET converter 128
SETTINGS MENU 130
Description 130
SETTINGS MENU sections 130
INPUT ROUTING SCREEN 130
INPUT VOLUME SCREEN 130
STARTUP SCREEN 131
MIDI SCREEN 131
PARAMETER SETTINGS AND BRIGHTNESS SCREEN 132
PRESETS SETTINGS SCREEN 134
SERVICE SCREEN 134
PADLOCK SCREEN 135
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION 136
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OVERVIEW
Front Panel
1 MOTOR CONTROLS
2 AMP ENVELOPE
3 ACCELERATION / BRAKE (PITCH ENVELOPE)
4 AMP ENVELOPE AND ACCELERATION LINK FUNCTIONALITY
5 FILTER
6 MODULATION
7 CROSS MOD
8 DRIFT & DETUNE
9 PERFORMANCE INTERFACE
10 MASTER TEMPO
11 ARPEGGIATOR
12 SEQUENCER
13 MOTION REC
14 RANDOM GENERATOR
15 INPUT SIGNAL PROCESSING
16 CV AND TRIGGER INPUTS
17 MIDI ASSIGN
18 DELETE
19 PRESETS AND PROJECTS
20 SETTINGS MENU
21 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION
22 FIRMWARE UPDATE
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Back panel
1 MIDI OUT & IN
5-pin DIN MIDI output and input
2 USB
USB type B for data transfer and MIDI output
3 DC input
Use the included power adapter connected to a power outlet
4 Power button
Turn the unit on and off
5 V1 & V2 SEND RET
Pre-filter send and return for MOTOR VOICE 1 and MOTOR VOICE 2 separately.
3.5mm / 1/8 inch unbalanced TRS (TIP – SEND, RING – RETURN)
6 PHONES
3.5mm / 1/8 inch unbalanced TRS
7 OUT
Main audio output
6.35mm / 1/4 inch unbalanced TS
8 IN
Audio input
6.35mm / 1/4 inch unbalanced TS
9 CV & TRIG IN
3.5mm / 1/8 inch CV and trigger inputs
10 FAN VENT
Variable speed fan for cooling. Do not cover the vent.
11 SD CARD
SD card slot
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! Interface Changes in Firmware version 1.22
The firmware version 1.2 introduces extended MOTOR Synth MKI functionality taken from the development
of MOTOR Synth MKII. To implement this a few parts of the front panel now perform different functions
described below.
SCREEN section
Many screens have additional parameters that don’t have dedicated controls on the front panel. These are
controlled with PRESETS and PLAY MODE encoders. These encoders perform their original functions when
the MAIN PLAY SCREEN is active. In other screens they control additional parameters and will be referred to
as LEFT SCREEN ENCODER (PRESETS) and RIGHT SCREEN ENCODER (PLAY MODE). The functions of these
encoders are indicated in the active screen.
The POLY MODE button performs its original function when the MAIN PLAY SCREEN is active. In other
screens it acts as EXIT back to the MAIN PLAY SCREEN and will be referred to as EXIT (POLY MODE).
There is detailed information about LEFT SCREEN ENCODER (PRESETS), RIGHT SCREEN ENCODER (PLAY
MODE) and EXIT (POLY MODE) functions in all sections.
MODULATION section
The SYNC TEMPO button’s original function is replaced with additional parameters in the MOD SCREENS
and thus now performs MOD SETUP function and will be referred to as MOD SETUP (SYNC TEMPO)
The ALT + RATE / SUBDIV combination does not control MODULATION subdivision, instead it is controlled by
the RATE encoder without holding ALT.
There is detailed information about MOD SETUP (SYNC TEMPO) and RATE functions in the MODULATION
section.
TRANSPORT section
A new CLUTCH feature is implemented and controlled with the TAP button. The TAP button performs its
original function while ALT is being held pressed. This allows to avoid accidental taps and to implement the
CLUTCH function in which case it will be referred to as CLUTCH (TAP).
There is detailed information about TAP and CLUTCH (TAP) functions in the MASTER TEMPO and CLUTCH
sections.
! PRESET FORMAT CHANGE FOR FIRMWARE V.1.22
The firmware version 1.2 was implemented with many major updates to the instrument. As a result all
PRESETS created with older firmware versions need to be converted to work properly with the latest
firmware. Detailed information is available in the PRESETS and PROJECTS section.
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MOTOR CONTROLS
Description
The MOTOR CONTROLS are comparable to the typical oscillator controls in other synthesizers. These are
often the foundational parameters for building a patch.
The eight-motor oscillator block is divided into 2 groups / voices - MOTOR VOICE 1 (V1) and MOTOR VOICE 2
(V2). Each MOTOR VOICE consists of 4 motors that can operate in polyphonic, duophonic or monophonic
modes. Each voice's 4 motors are controlled with a separate set of controls and parameters.
The first three waveforms, Optical Sine “OPT SINE”, Optical Triangle “OPT SAW” and Optical Square “OPT SQ”,
are produced by an infrared optocoupler (emitter and sensor) that reads three distinct graphical patterns
imprinted on reflective optical discs connected to motor shafts.These graphical patterns are located on the
discs’ bottom side and represent sine, saw, and square waveforms in graphical form.
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Note: There are inherent imperfections in this system of producing optical waveforms, resulting in a
less than precise readout of the graphical sine, saw and square patterns. The audio output produced by
the optical discs does not fully match the sound of these waveforms in typical synthesizers. However, we
view these imperfections as desirable sound characteristics because they provide a unique source of
audio for further synthesis.
The fourth waveshape, labeled “M” for Motor, is an electromagnetic inductive signal collected by eight
magnetic pickups. Each pickup is placed next to the electromotor’s rotating coils. This signal generation
system is similar to those found in other instruments with inductive pickups, such as the tonewheel organ
(which uses electromagnetic induction) and, more distantly, the electric guitar (which uses magnetic
induction).
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List of parameters
The motors are controlled with one rotary knob VOLUME and two rotary switches WAVE and SCALE for each
motor voice.
This list contains an overview of all parameters in this section. For further information refer to the Instructions
sub-section.
Parameter
Control
Description
Value Range
Volume [VOL]
VOLUME knob
The volume level of all
motors of the given voice.
From 0 to 100
Waveform [WAVE]
WAVE rotary
switch
Waveshape output select
Optical Sine “OPT SINE”;
Optical Saw “OPT SAW”;
Optical Square ‘“OPT SQ”;
Motor electromagnetic
inductive “M”
[SCALE]
SCALE rotary
switch
Scale (octave) select
32' / 16' / 8' / 4' / 2 '
[TUNE]
MASTER TUNE
knob
The tuning of both VOICES
From -200c (two
semitones down) through
0 to +200c (two semitones
up)
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[V2 DETUNE]
TUNE VOICE 2
knob
The detune of VOICE 2
From -1200c (one octave
down) through 0 to +1200c
(one octave up)
[TONE]
TONE knob
Pre-FILTER EQ tilt
From 0 (low boost / high
cut) to 100 (low cut / high
boost)
Instructions
Setting the VOLUME
Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the output level of each voice - from zero (CCW) to the maximum level
(CW).
This is the volume of each motor during the highest point of the AMP ENVELOPE.Unlike the MASTER
VOLUME parameter, VOICE VOLUME is saved in user PRESETS and is an integral part of the patch. Whereas,
the MASTER VOLUME is intended to be used as a utility control for setup with other gear.
Choosing the waveform - WAVE knob
Turn the WAVE rotary switch to select one of the four Waveforms [WAVE] available for each of the MOTOR
Synth’s motor voices: Optical Sine “OPT SINE”, Optical Saw “OPT SAW”, Optical Square “OPT SQ” and Motor
electromagnetic inductive “M”.
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Tip 1: The main PLAY SCREEN provides an oscilloscope for the final output waveform. To monitor the
waveform of a single motor play one note, set the MASTER VOLUME to max, turn the VOLUME of other
voices to 0 and bypass the FILTER.
Optical Saw “OPT SAW” waveform in oscilloscope
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Tip 2: As the MOTOR VOICES do not offer waveshaping before the FILTER due to the nature of the
instrument it can be a good idea to set both MOTOR VOICES to the same SCALE and explore mixing
different WAVESHAPES and AMP & PITCH ENVELOPES.
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Setting the SCALE
The SCALE switch lets you set the octave range in which the motors will play all notes. Notes can be entered
with the MOTOR Synth's performance KEYS,ARPEGIATOR,SEQUENCER, various MIDI controllers, or
triggered via the MOTOR Synth's assignable CV inputs.
Using TUNE knobs
The motor rotation speed is digitally precisely controlled so a conventional oscillator tune knob is
unnecessary. The MASTER TUNE and TUNE VOICE 2 knobs are added to be used as an effect. The MASTER
TUNE knob can detune both VOICES by +/- 200c (two semitones) and the TUNE VOICE 2 knob can detune
VOICE 2 by +/-1200c (one octave)
Setting the TONE
The TONE knob controls a pre-FILTER EQ tilt and determines the overall character of the VOICE.
When set to 0 (counter clockwise) it applies low boost / high cut to the whole VOICE. In the center position
the EQ is flat and when set to 100 (clockwise) it applies low cut / high boost.
This control is especially useful for adjusting the tone of the VOICE when it bypasses the FILTER
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AMP ENVELOPE
Description
The MOTOR Synth features 3 groups of envelopes:
1. AMP ENVELOPES
2. FILTER ENVELOPES
3. MOD ENVELOPES
All of these envelopes are very similar in functionality and share the same settings. The only difference is that
each group is modulating a different parameter and each group is accessed differently from the front panel.
Therefore, this guide will focus on providing a detailed description of the AMP Envelope, while the FILTER
ENVELOPE and MOD ENVELOPE sections will refer back to this section of the manual.
Each motor has its own independent analog AMP ENVELOPE. It is a fundamental tone-shaping tool, as it
determines each note’s dynamic behavior over time. The AMP ENVELOPES are controlled in voice groups - all
four AMP ENVELOPES of one MOTOR VOICE share the same settings, but are triggered independently. The
AMP ENVELOPES are fully configurable with several envelope types, per-stage and master curve parameter,
reset and velocity parameter.
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Note: Due to the semi-polyphonic architecture of the MOTOR Synth, the amplifiers are positioned
before the mixer and FILTER in the signal chain. Additionally there is another amplifier after the FILTER
to enable dynamic performances when it is self resonating. This additional amplifier is controlled by the
root mean square of all 8 AMP ENVELOPES. In other words, even if the FILTER is self resonating it will not
be heard while none of the AMP ENVELOPES of the given voice are triggered.
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List of parameters
The AMP ENVELOPE is controlled with one AMP ENV / CURVE encoder for each MOTOR VOICE and
additional parameters in the AMP ENVELOPE SCREEN are controlled with the LEFT SCREEN ENCODER
(PRESETS) & RIGHT SCREEN ENCODER (PLAY MODE).Push the AMP ENV encoder to access the AMP
ENVELOPE SCREEN and to toggle between different envelope stages.
V1 AMP ENV SCREEN
This list contains an overview of all parameters in this section. For further information refer to the Instructions
sub-section.
Parameter
Control
Description
Value Range
Attack [A]
AMP ENV encoder;
Push to jump to
the parameter;
Turn to change the
parameter.
The attack stage length in
seconds
From 0.000 to 20.000
Decay [D]
AMP ENV encoder;
Push to jump to
the parameter;
Turn to change the
parameter.
The decay stage length in
seconds
From 0.00 to 20.00
Sustain [S]
AMP ENV encoder;
Push to jump to
the parameter;
Turn to change the
parameter.
The sustain stage level
From 0.00 to 1.00
Release [R]
AMP ENV encoder;
Push to jump to
the parameter;
Turn to change the
parameter.
The release stage length in
seconds
From 0.00 to 20.00
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Parameter
Control
Description
Value Range
Delay [D]
AMP ENV encoder;
Push to jump to
the parameter;
Turn to change the
parameter.
The delay stage time in
seconds (available only when
the DADSR envelope type is
selected)
From 0.000 to 5.000
Hold [H]
AMP ENV encoder;
Push to jump to
the parameter;
Turn to change the
parameter.
The hold stage time in seconds
(available only when the
ADSHR envelope type is
selected)
From 0.00 to 5.00
Stage curve [C]
ALT + AMP ENV
encoder
The curve of the selected
envelope stage
From 1.00 (exponential)
through 0.00 (linear)
to 1.00 (inverse exponential)
Breakpoint [B]
ALT + AMP ENV
encoder
The break level - a hidden
parameter in the ADSR, DADSR
and ADSHR envelope types
From -1.00 to 1.00
TIme [T]
Push ALT + AMP
ENV encoder
The time stage length in
seconds - a hidden parameter
in the ADSR, DADSR and
ADSHR envelope types
From 0.00 to - 20.00
Master curve [M
CRV]
LEFT SCREEN
ENCODER
(PRESETS)
The master curve. Functions as
an offset to the individual Stage
curve [C] parameter
From 1.00 (exponential)
through 0.00 (linear)
to 1.00 (inverse exponential)
Envelope type
[TYPE]
RIGHT SCREEN
ENCODER (PLAY
MODE)
The envelope type selection
“ADSR”
“AD”
“AR”
“DADSR”
“ADSHR”
“AD LOOP”
“ADS”
Reset [RST]
RIGHT SCREEN
ENCODER (PLAY
MODE)
The reset setting that
determines how the AMP
ENVELOPE retrigger acts,
when the envelope polyphony
slots are filled up
“OFF” - when the envelope
is retriggered, the attack
stage starts at current
envelope level;
“GATE” - when the
envelope is retriggered it
also reset and the attack
stage starts from the zero
level.
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Parameter
Control
Description
Value Range
Velocity [VEL]
RIGHT SCREEN
ENCODER (PLAY
MODE)
The velocity parameter
determines the envelope’s
amplitude response to midi
input note velocity
From -1 (inverted
sensitivity)
Through - 0 (no sensitivity)
To 1 (full sensitivity)
Instructions
Navigating between voices in the AMP ENV SCREEN
The primary way for accessing the AMP ENV SCREEN is to press the AMP ENV encoder of the MOTOR VOICE.
This opens the AMP ENV SCREEN for that voice. Press the AMP ENV Encoder in the VOICE 2 section to access
the V2 AMP ENV SCREEN.
V1 AMP ENV SCREEN
An alternative way of jumping between V1 and V2 AMP ENVELOPES in the AMP ENVELOPE SCREEN is to use
the < / > arrow buttons in the bottom left corner of the MOTOR Synth. This navigation option is suggested by
the small arrow symbols [< >] at the top of the AMP ENV SCREEN.
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Setting the basic envelope stage parameters
Press the AMP ENV encoder to access the AMP ENV SCREEN with the AMP ENVELOPE settings. This screen
contains the visual representation of the envelope shape.
Attack [A] stage selected
Push the AMP ENV encoder to circularly toggle between the multiple envelope stage parameters and
highlight them. For example - pressing the AMP ENV encoder a second time, the Decay [D] parameter will
be highlighted. Turning the AMP ENV encoder will now adjust the value of the Decay [D] parameter.
Decay [D] stage selected
The time based envelope stage parameters Attack [A], Decay [D] and Release [R] are expressed in seconds
and range from 0.000 to 20.000 seconds. The Sustain [S] parameter is expressed as a numerical value
between 0.00 and 1.00 that represents either a fully closed amp during the sustain stage and a fully open
amp respectively.
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Note: Since all envelope stages are controlled with one encoder, the MOTOR Synth will remember the
last highlighted envelope stage when exiting the AMP ENVELOPE SCREEN. When returning back to it
from a different screen by pressing the AMP ENV encoder, the highlighted stage will be the same as
before exiting the screen. This is especially useful when adjusting a specific envelope stage is a key part
of a performance.
Setting the Curve [C] and Master curve [M CRV]
The time based envelope stages Attack [A], Decay [D] and Release [R] have a Curve [C] parameter which is
expressed in numerical values from -1 (exponential), through 0 (linear) to 1 (inverse exponential).
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To change the curve of one of the stages, push the AMP ENV encoder until the intended stage is highlighted.
Turn the ALT + AMP ENV encoder to set the Curve [C] parameter for that stage. You will notice the stage
parameters [A, D, R] will be momentarily replaced by the Curve [C] parameter in the AMP ENV SCREEN.
Attack [A] stage Curve [C] parameter in the negative range
Additionally, the Master Curve [M CRV] parameter can be used to control the curves of all 3 stages at once. If
any of the stages has the Curve [C] set to anything other than 0 (linear) the Master Curve [M CRV] parameter
functions as an offset to the existing Curve [C] values.
To set the Master Curve [M CRV] parameter turn the LEFT SCREEN ENCODER (PRESETS)
Master Curve [M CRV] parameter in the positive range
Changing the envelope Type [TYPE]
The AMP ENVELOPE SCREEN offers several types of envelopes. The optimal choice of envelope type depends
on the patch and performance tasks at hand. For example, the “ADSR” envelope type might be better suited
for a performance using a MIDI keyboard where each note's gate length is determined by the performer. In
contrast, the “AD” and “AR” envelope types might work better in fast ARPEGGIATOR performances where the
gate length is usually fixed and short.
To change the envelope Type [TYPE] turn the RIGHT SCREEN ENCODER (PLAY MODE) and select one of the
following.
[TYPE]
Stages
Remark
“ADSR”
Attack [A], Decay [D], Sustain [S], Release [R]
Hidden parameters:
Breakpoint [B];
Time [T].
See the next section for further
instructions
“AD”
Attack [A], Decay [D]
The gate length will has no effect
on the envelope length
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“AR”
Attack [A], Release [R]
The sustain level is fixed at the
maximum
“DADSR”
Delay [D], Attack [A], Decay [D], Sustain [S], Release
[R]
Hidden parameters:
Breakpoint [B];
Time [T]
“ADSHR”
Attack [A], Decay [D], Sustain [S], Hold [H], Release
[R]
Hidden parameters:
Breakpoint [B];
Time [T]
“AD LOOP”
Attack [A], Decay [D]
Loops the envelope while the note
gate is high
“ADS”
Attack [A], Decay [D], Sustain [S]
Holds sustain stage indefinitely or
until the envelope is retriggered
Setting advanced hidden parameters of the ADSR envelope - Breakpoint [B] and Time [T]
The “ADSR”, “DADSR” and “ADSHR” envelope types have two hidden envelope parameters for a more
nuanced sound designed compared to a typical ADSR type envelope.
The Breakpoint [B] is a level relative to the Sustain [S] level at which the Decay [D] stage stops. Time [T] is the
time during the Sustain [S] stage in which the envelope falls or rises from the Breakpoint [B] level to the
Sustain [S] level. If the Breakpoint [B] is lower than Sustain [S] then Time [T] acts as a secondary attack after
the Decay [D] stage. However, if the Breakpoint [B] parameter is set higher than the Sustain parameter [S]
then Time [T] acts as a secondary decay after the initial Decay [D] stage.
Push the AMP ENV encoder until the Sustain [S] stage is highlighted. Turn the ALT + AMP ENV encoder to
set the Breakpoint [B] level. While holding ALT the Sustain [S] parameter is momentarily replaced by the
Breakpoint [B] parameter in the AMP ENV SCREEN. Negative Breakpoint [B] values will create a second
attack, but positive values will create a second decay.
Negative Breakpoint [B]
Push the ALT + AMP ENV / CURVE encoder once again to toggle to the Time [T] parameter and turn the
ALT + AMP ENV / CURVE encoder to set the value. The Time [T] parameter determines the time in which the
AMP ENVELOPE will go from the Breakpoint [B] level to Sustain [S] level.
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