Soundbrenner Pulse User manual

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System Requirements
Charging
Fully Charged
While charging, the
logo will slowly pulse
in an orange color.
When charging is
complete, the logo will
turn solid green.
Depending on you and the instrument that you play, where
you place the Soundbrenner Pulse on your body can have a
big impact on your experience.
For your first few sessions, try out both of the included
bands and move the Soundbrenner Pulse to dierent
locations to see which feels best. Remember to keep the
strap tight – the tighter the strap, the stronger the vibrations.
The Soundbrenner Pulse comes with a magnetic charging
station that uses a standard Micro USB cable. You can plug
it into any computer USB port or use a USB wall adapter,
including those that ship with a smartphone or tablet.
For even more power and customization, you can download
Soundbrenner’s native mobile companion apps. Search for
“Soundbrenner” in the iOS App Store or the Google Play
Store, or visit www.soundbrenner.com/start and follow the
links to the correct download for your device.
Using a vibrational metronome is much dierent from using
a normal click.
When you first start using the Soundbrenner Pulse, it’s
almost like learning to keep the beat from scratch. Don’t
give up – you’ll get better over time, just like learning to
practice with a traditional metronome.
The biggest dierence comes in how you perceive each
beat. Some people react dierently to vibrations than they
do to an audible click; over time, the vibration can even
become a subconscious feeling that helps you keep the
beat without thinking about it.
The length and intensity of the vibrations make a big
dierence.
The Soundbrenner Pulse supports nine dierent haptic
profiles – you can choose from one of three vibration
intensities for short, medium, and long duration beats.
Since everyone feels vibrations in their own way, it’s
important that you choose vibration styles that work for
you. Once you’ve set up your Soundbrenner Pulse, visit
the Haptics section of the Settings menu for your unit to
experiment with dierent vibrations.
We’ve also created Soundbrenner DAW Tools
for Mac OS X. It works with every major DAW
suite – including Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live,
and Logic Pro X – and lets you synchronize
tempo between the Soundbrenner Pulse and
your favorite DAW.
To get started with Soundbrenner DAW Tools,
visit soundbrenner.com/dawtools.
Devices
iPhone 4S / iPod touch 5 / iPad 3 and later
Most modern Android phones and tablets
Operating Systems
iOS 8.4 and later
Android 4.3 and later
Devices
Any Mac desktop or notebook with Bluetooth 4.0
Operating Systems
OS X 10.10 Yosemite and later The hooks on the long
band allow you to easily
slide it over your arm.
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Note: After you take the Soundbrenner Pulse
out of the box, charge it for at least 30 minutes.
A full charge can take up to 2.5 hours.
On average, a full charge will get you up to 6
hours of use.
You can assign dierent styles of vibration to
dierent beats.
Tip: Try to wear the Soundbrenner Pulse on a part
of your body that you don’t move too much while
playing. Movement distracts you from the vibrations.
Note: Make sure you grasp the Soundbrenner Pulse and
band firmly. You may need to use your thumb to help it
seat in the band completely.
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Find the gap around the edge of
the Soundbrenner Pulse
Insert one side of the Soundbrenner
Pulse into the band
Using your other hand, pull up on
the opposite side of the band until it
snaps into place
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To turn the Soundbrenner Pulse on or o, first twist the ring
at least 1/4 turn – in either direction – and then touch the
face with two fingers for two seconds.
Twist the wheel counterclockwise to
decrease the BPM or clockwise to
increase the BPM.
Tap 2x Tap 3x
Twist
When the Soundbrenner Pulse starts up, it will glow white
and vibrate strongly for around half a second. The logo will
stay lit until you turn the unit o.
During shutdown, the Soundbrenner Pulse will glow white
briefly. Once it is no longer glowing, it is o.
Restarting
If the restart was
successful, the device
will briefly flash red.
If your Soundbrenner Pulse is not responding, restarting the
unit will usually help. Just make sure your charging station
is connected to power, and then place the Soundbrenner
Pulse onto the charging station in reverse – once the
charging pins touch, it will restart.
When the battery falls below 20 percent, the Soundbrenner
Pulse will vibrate and flash red three times.
When the Soundbrenner Pulse loses its connection to your
device, it will automatically enter discovery mode – this is
signified by a pulsing blue glow.
To reconnect the Soundbrenner Pulse to your device, open
the Soundbrenner app, tap on Settings, and then tap on
the name of the disconnected Soundbrenner Pulse in the
menu.
The pins must touch before the Soundbrenner Pulse
will be restarted.
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Still having trouble? We’re here to help!
If your Soundbrenner Pulse is still acting strangely after a restart,
make sure your Soundbrenner mobile app is up to date. Then,
connect to your Soundbrenner Pulse to see if any firmware
updates are available.
Note: If your taps aren’t registering
properly, make sure you’re using two
fingers and that they’re flat on the face
– don’t use only the fingertips. You can
also try lifting your fingers more quickly
between taps.
Play and Pause BPM Tap Low Battery
Lost Connection
BPM Wheel
Using two fingers,
tap twice in quick
succession to play or
pause the metronome.
Using two fingers, tap
the face at least three
times in succession.
The device will match
the average tempo of
your taps.
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