RED Voyager 1 User manual

1VOYAGER 1 - CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................
FRONT PANEL ...........................................................
REAR PANEL ...............................................................
EXT. MIDI SEQUENCER SETTINGS ................
OPERATING CRITERIA ...........................................
INPUT LEVEL SETTINGS ......................................
CONNECTIONS - OPTION A ..............................
CONNECTIONS - OPTION B ..............................
OPERATION
Getting started / Powering Up ........................
BPM Displays .............................................................
Selecting the Active Channel .............................
Controlling The MIDI Clock ..................................
Run/Pause ..................................................................
Beat One Re-Set .....................................................
Tap (Stop) .....................................................................
Cue ...................................................................................
Beat Tracking Indicator .........................................
Background Channel ..............................................
Switching Channels .................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING /HINTS & TIPS........
SPECIFICATION ......................................................
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VOYAGER 1 MISSION GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
** Trademarks of E-MU Systems / Roland Corp. Japan / Quasimidi
RED
VOYAGER 1
Beat Xtractor
TM
Thank you for buying the RED VOYAGER 1 Beat Xtractor.
essential, creative DJ re-mix product of the decade.
Described by DJ magazine's Daniel Duffel as 'The missing link between
audio and MIDI', the VOYAGER 1 analyses audio signals from vinyl or CD/
tape and calculates the tempo or 'BPM' of the tracks.
The BPM's are displayed but, more importantly, the beat information from
one of the channels is used to generate a MIDI Clock signal which runs in
synchronisation with the audio track enabling any connected MIDI
sequencer/tone module such as **Roland's MC303/ MC505, EMU's Orbit /
Planet Phatt, QuasiMidi's latest Rave-o-lution 309 or in fact any computer
/sequencer software setup to automatically lock-in and track the tempo of
the audio.
The VOYAGER 1's intelligent software constantly monitors and corrects the
relative audio / MIDI beat synchronisation to keep the beats locked together
and also follows any tempo changes in real-time if vinyl/CD deck pitch
controls are adjusted.
Now, for the first time, the tempo of patterns & songs programmed into your
MIDI sequencer can be controlled directly from the audio leaving you free
to add or 'tweak' your own MIDI music / percussion parts and produce the
ultimate, individual DJ performance.
Please read the following sections of this manual carefully to understand
the full potential of your VOYAGER 1 Beat Xtractor.
the
The product you
have purchased is
Ready for launch!

3VOYAGER 1 - FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL 1
SELECT
CHANNEL 2
CH 2 BPM
RED
CH 1 BPM
BEAT ONE
RE-SET
TAP
(STOP)
CUERUN/PAUSE MIDI CLOCK
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Beat Xtractor
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The BPM reading of the Channel 1 audio input will be displayed here.
Press this button to select Channel 1 as the active channel for driving the
MIDI Clock output. Also, press and hold to de-activate the beat tracking.
This 3-way indicator shows any internal synchronisation adjustments.
Press this button to select Channel 2 as the active channel for driving the
MIDI Clock output. Also, press and hold to de-activate the beat tracking.
CHANNEL 1 Display
CHANNEL 1 Button
BEAT TRACKING Indicator
CHANNEL 2 Button
Beat One
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BEAT TRACKING
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FRONT PANEL
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The BPM reading of the Channel 2 audio input will be displayed here.
Press this button to Run and Pause your MIDI sequencer.
Press this button to set the 'Cue Paused' and 'Cue Ready' modes - see
page16 for further information.
Press and release this button to re-align the start point (beat1/bar1) of the
current pattern or song in your MIDI sequencer with any chosen point in the
audio track.
This 8 indicator display 'rotates' at the detected BPM speed when the
VOYAGER 1 is in RUN mode (MIDI Clock running). As the display rotates,
the 'Beat One' indicator flashes brighter to show each beat of the bar. The
Beat One indicator also flashes at the detected BPM when the
VOYAGER 1 is in PAUSE mode.
'Tap' this button to manually enter a tempo if there is no audio signal
present or when the regular patterns and beats in the audio track become
unavailable. When used in conjunction with the '- / Down' and '+/ Up'
buttons (Tempo Edit mode - LED on) the tempo can be set more accurately
in single BPM steps. The MIDI Clock will run at the set BPM.
Also, when this button is pressed and held for approx.1 second the MIDI
Clock will stop.
CHANNEL 2 Display
RUN/PAUSE Button
CUE Button
BEAT ONE RE-SET Button
MIDI CLOCK Display
TAP (STOP) Button

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MIDI CLOCK
OUT
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L
R
CHANNEL 2
PHONO PHONO
IN OUT
CD/LINE CD/LINE
CHANNEL 1
L
R
OUTIN
POWER
9v DC
-+
OFF
ON
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Beat Xtractor
5VOYAGER 1 - REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL
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Use a suitable MIDI cable to connect the MIDI 'IN' of your MIDI sequencer
to this connector .
This selects the Channel 2 input signal level.
Connect the left (L) and right (R) output of the Channel 2 sound source
(CD, phono, tape etc.) to these connectors.
This selects the Channel 1 input signal level -
Connect the left (L) and right (R) output of the Channel 1 sound source
(or the mixing desks MASTER outputs (see Option B) to these connectors.
Only use the AC/DC adaptor supplied with this product - 'RED PSU'.
This turns the power on/off.
MIDI OUT Connector
CHANNEL 2 Input select switch
CHANNEL 2 Input connectors
CHANNEL 1 Input select switch
CHANNEL 1 Input connectors
DC POWER IN connector
POWER switch
NOTE:
see NOTE at 2 above.
The setting of this
switch must always match the input channel on your mixing desk. i.e if
'PHONO' input is selected on the VOYAGER 1 use a 'PHONO' level input
on your mixing desk. Nominal input levels - CD/Line 2.0V - Phono 5mV
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MIDI SETTINGS
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Connect the channel 2 audio outputs to a suitable mixing desk input.
Connect the channel 1 audio outputs to a suitable mixing desk input.
CHANNEL 2 Output connectors
CHANNEL 1 Output connectors
EXTERNAL MIDI SEQUENCER SETTINGS
QUASIMIDI RAVE-O-LUTION 309
In the 'EDIT' page press F3 to select 'SYSTEM'. Select page 3 with the
'PAGE' dial. Use the 'EDIT VALUE' wheel to set MIDI SYNC to 'EXT'.
Before the VOYAGER 1 can operate correctly you must first ensure that
your MIDI sequencer is set to respond to MIDI Clock commands.
Please consult the manufacturers operation manual to make the necessary
settings. Here are some typical examples:
In System Settings, set the 'SYNCHRONIZATION SETTING' to 'Slave'
mode.
In Master Menu, set 'GLOBAL TEMPO' down below 1 BPM to 'External'
mode and set the 'BEATS MODE to 1, 2 or 3.
External
ROLAND MC-303
E-MU Orbit / Planet Phatt etc.
OPERATING CRITERIA
This product has been designed to operate most effectively with
dance music - i.e. music which is based on strong regular beats and
patterns. However, as the range of pre-recorded dance material is
virtually limitless (and the audio mix of individual tracks unknown) we
cannot guarantee the performance of the VOYAGER 1 with every
dance track.
The VOYAGER 1 may operate unsatisfactorily if the beat information
is either unavailable or indefinable within the audio track. Please note
this when selecting your audio source material.

7VOYAGER 1 - INPUT LEVELS
INPUT LEVELS
CD/LINE LEVEL SETTINGS
Selecting the correct input level is of the
VOYAGER 1. If the range setting is used you may experience
problems with the VOYAGER 1's ability to detect the BPM (due to
low or overloaded signal levels).
If you wish to use the VOYAGER 1 with a Hi-Fi type CD player (or any
other player which has a nominal output level between 100 to 350mV) you
must first make changes to the jumper links for that channel within the
product.
1. Turn off the power and remove all the connectors from the back panel.
2. Turn the product over and remove the 4 screws holding the rear panel.
3. Lift off the rear panel and identify the 8 'jumper' links located on the
circuit card behind the rear panel connectors as detailed below.
5. To set Channel 1 to 'LOW ' level operation remove the two links J7, J8
and re-fit to J11, J12. To set Channel 2 to 'LOW ' level operation remove
the two links J5, J6 and re-fit to J9,J10. Press links firmly into position.
6. Check that no loose parts are left inside the product.
7. Replace the rear panel and refit the 4 screws.
critical to the performance
incorrect
internal
The VOYAGER 1 is shipped with it's CD/Line levels preset for 'DJ' type
CD players. i.e. those which have a nominal output level of 2V 0dB.
CH 2
LOW LOW
DJ DJ
CH 1
J10
J6
J12
J8
J9
J5
J11
J7
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1
'DJ' = 1V to 2.5V 'LOW' = 140mV to 350mV

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MIDI CLOCK
OUT
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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
MADE IN ENGLAND
L
R
CHANNEL 2
PHONO PHONO
IN OUT
CD/LINE CD/LINE
CHANNEL 1
L
R
OUTIN
POWER
9v DC
-+
OFF
ON
VOYAGER 1
Beat Xtractor
R R
L L
R L R L
OR OR
MIDI IN
SUITABLE
MIDI CABLE
AUDIO OUT
SOUND SOURCE 1
SOUND SOURCE 2
VINYL TURNTABLE
MIDI SEQUENCER / TONE MODULE MIXING DESK
VINYL TURNTABLE
TO
AC WALL
SOCKET
CD / TAPE etc. CD / TAPE etc.
RED PSU
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CONNECTIONS - OPTION A
2 channel/2xsound source operation

9VOYAGER 1 - CONNECTIONS
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MIDI CLOCK
OUT
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN CASE
REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
MADE IN ENGLAND
L
R
CHANNEL 2
PHONO PHONO
IN OUT
CD/LINE CD/LINE
CHANNEL 1
L
R
OUTIN
POWER
9v DC
-+
OFF
ON
VOYAGER 1
Beat Xtractor
R L
MASTER
OUTPUT
USE 'CD/LINE'
LEVEL SETTING
ONLY
MULTIPLE SOUND SOURCE'S
VINYL TURNTABLE
VINYL TURNTABLE CD / TAPE etc. CD / TAPE etc.
MAIN MIXING DESK
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CONNECTIONS - OPTION B
MIDI IN
SUITABLE
MIDI CABLE
AUDIO OUT
MIDI SEQUENCER / TONE MODULE
RL
SUB MIXING DESK
MIXED AUDIO + MIDI
AUDIO TO POWER AMP
TO
AC WALL
SOCKET
RED PSU
Single channel / multiple sound source operation