Baloran The River, User Manual

Page 1: ...user s Guide Version 2 0 November 2018 ...

Page 2: ...ine 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 enriche...

Page 3: ...s 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...

Page 4: ...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 covere...

Page 5: ..._______________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 12 V GO FURTHER WIT...

Page 6: ... ___________________________________________________________________________ 34 c Start sequence ____________________________________________________________________________ 35 VIII CONTROL OF SECTION 35 GLOBAL ____________________________________________ VIII CONTROL OF SECTION 35 GLOBAL ____________________________________________ IX THE RIVERKEY 36 ______________________________________________...

Page 7: ... 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 ...

Page 8: ...ice 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 men...

Page 9: ...cated 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 b...

Page 10: ...l 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 Rive...

Page 11: ... two banks FX01 and FX02 contain only the effect settings chorus echo reverb mix 2 Discovery Multis 2 Discovery Multis press S MULTI LOAD to activate the menu Loading Multi press S MULTI LOAD to activate the menu Loading Multi press S MULTI LOAD to activate the menu Loading Multi press S MULTI LOAD to activate the menu Loading Multi press S MULTI LOAD to activate the menu Loading Multi Rotate the ...

Page 12: ... 1 layer 2 channels of four voice ALL mode 8 1L MEP 1 layer MPE MPE one voice channel 8 b Sounds Models b Sounds Models press S LOAD SINGLE All voice buttons flash Press the voice button of your choice before keeps flashing For its type EKEY press S LOAD SINGLE All voice buttons flash Press the voice button of your choice before keeps flashing For its type EKEY press S LOAD SINGLE All voice button...

Page 13: ...oder 2 Channel 2 level indicates that you change the level of all select 20dB for example Press on S while turning the encoder 2 Channel 2 level indicates that you change the level of all the voice channel 2 EKEY select 4 dB for example There is the same logic for panning vote Press on S PAN The orange rectangle of the screen shows PAN The 8 encoders to There is the same logic for panning vote Pre...

Page 14: ...th your computer software all actions on the panel It is therefore more coherent to select the mode Select when you work with your computer using a profile Press once on the button fashion to switch mode Select using a profile Press once on the button fashion to switch mode Select using a profile Press once on the button fashion to switch mode Select using a profile Press once on the button fashio...

Page 15: ...bserve that both VOX and FM sounds are changed simultaneously Select now No with the right encoder then play with the knobs Alternatively you can select the channels 1 and 2 you see that Select now No with the right encoder then play with the knobs Alternatively you can select the channels 1 and 2 you see that Select now No with the right encoder then play with the knobs Alternatively you can sele...

Page 16: ...IDI is not selected press again on G7 and resume TUTO Template 5 split and arpeggio sequences The River recognizes MIDI Start Stop and Continue Perform Play Stop and Pause on your external equipment and change the tempo in order to test the behavior of sync on arpeggios and sequences of The River If another MIDI instrument is connected to The River via MIDI or USB KEY jack it will also be able to ...

Page 17: ...veform Sin with WAVEFORM press S and turn the knob MISSED The display Tempo Sync and reselect 1 1 Now select the waveform Sin with WAVEFORM press S and turn the knob MISSED The display Tempo Sync and reselect 1 1 Now select the waveform Sin with WAVEFORM press S and turn the knob MISSED The display Tempo Sync and reselect 1 1 Now select the waveform Sin with WAVEFORM press S and turn the knob MISS...

Page 18: ...ou can say channel 3 receives Function RDIR see page RDIR to change the pilot channel of a channel For example you can say channel 3 receives Function RDIR see page RDIR to change the pilot channel of a channel For example you can say channel 3 receives Function RDIR see page RDIR to change the pilot channel of a channel For example you can say channel 3 receives orders from channel 2 see Propagat...

Page 19: ...anks FX Beware there is no confirmation requested for playing a sound The channel current settings will be replaced Press encoder left to load the sound in the selected channel without changing the settings of effects or the encoder law to load Press encoder left to load the sound in the selected channel without changing the settings of effects or the encoder law to load Press encoder left to load...

Page 20: ...onfirming his backup Beware there is no confirmation requested for the backup of a MULTI The program in memory in this location will be permanently replaced Confirm the backup by pushing one of the encoders Wait until the disappearance of the WAIT message before continuing 6 Sound Options 6 Sound Options press S OPTIONS to access the settings related to sound and saved with it press S OPTIONS to a...

Page 21: ...ng S KEY is transmitted as S to the panel The reverse is not true set to Yes pressing S KEY is transmitted as S to the panel The reverse is not true set to Yes pressing S KEY is transmitted as S to the panel The reverse is not true set to Yes pressing S KEY is transmitted as S to the panel The reverse is not true set to Yes pressing S KEY is transmitted as S to the panel The reverse is not true se...

Page 22: ...ut in the queue for connected to the computer the application Library Editor is launched and click the last button Recept to put in the queue for connected to the computer the application Library Editor is launched and click the last button Recept to put in the queue for connected to the computer the application Library Editor is launched and click the last button Recept to put in the queue for re...

Page 23: ...is also recommended after each updating firmwares DIAGNOS LEDS Enable the voice activity indicator Yes Yes the red buttons in the first row flash briefly when the corresponding Voice is Enable the voice activity indicator Yes Yes the red buttons in the first row flash briefly when the corresponding Voice is Enable the voice activity indicator Yes Yes the red buttons in the first row flash briefly ...

Page 24: ...d Rnd random modulation Tap simulation of the variation in speed of an echo bands For added realism the latter modulation was modeled from a vintage tape echo ch2 Synchronizing Chorus 1 or 3 with the Chorus 2 4 RATE 0 360 Speed modulation If WAVEFORM Ch2 ie it is synchronized with the Chorus Chorus 2 this adjusts the phase shift degree of the modulation of the chorus relative to Chorus 2 5 DELAY 0...

Page 25: ... milliseconds and is indicative The first values used to synchronize the time with the tempo 4 FEEDBACK 0 33 Sets the level of the feedback of the output to the input of the delay For echoes FEEDBACK sets the number of repetitions until the self oscillation characteristics encountered on tape echoes For reverberations FEEDBACK will be heard at the approach of self oscillation 5 WAVEFORM waveform m...

Page 26: ... Rate Card FX modulation speed Card Ampl FX modulation amplitude Card settings specific parameter FX Card Level level of the FX effect 4 DYN LEVEL 0 100 Level dynamic modulation 5 DYN SRC Source dynamic modulation audio envelope of the input signal Velocity velocity of the last note Midi Mod Wheel modulation wheel CC1 Midi aftertouch channel aftertouch CC4 MIDI Control Change 4 Foot CC7 MIDI Contr...

Page 27: ...ne 24 24 each voice individually independently of The Riverkey Function TRANS transposes can transpose by semitone 24 24 each voice individually independently of The Riverkey Function TRANS transposes can transpose by semitone 24 24 each voice individually independently of The Riverkey Function TRANS transposes can transpose by semitone 24 24 each voice individually independently of The Riverkey t...

Page 28: ...r all the voice assigned to the same channel DLFO 0 400 VCO pitch of modulation by the DLFO digital for all the voice assigned to the same channel LFO or LFO ENV 0 400 VCO Pitch Modulation LFO analog for voice For VCO2 the OSC2 ENV option selects the LFO or LFO ENV 0 400 VCO Pitch Modulation LFO analog for voice For VCO2 the OSC2 ENV option selects the modulation source Button lit is the filter en...

Page 29: ...te unstable spectral scans When SYNC is on the pitch bend modulates the pitch of the VCO 2 unlike the Moog The Source To modulate a use the DLFO with the waveform MOD wheel INTERVAL 12 11 Off Keyb coarse detuning of VCO2 compared to VCO1 by semitone The position Keyb Off INTERVAL 12 11 Off Keyb coarse detuning of VCO2 compared to VCO1 by semitone The position Keyb Off disconnects the VCO2 of a key...

Page 30: ...CO1 OSC2 0 127 level setting VCO2 OSC2 0 127 level setting VCO2 S DLFO MOD 0 127 DLFO action on the level of VCO2 S DLFO MOD 0 127 DLFO action on the level of VCO2 NOISE 0 127 level setting slightly off white noise generator white cream NOISE 0 127 level setting slightly off white noise generator white cream S DLFO MOD 0 127 DLFO action on the level of NOISE S DLFO MOD 0 127 DLFO action on the lev...

Page 31: ...of the CUTOFF with a level determined by the EMPHASIS 0 400 or Q The resonance frequencies are amplified on either side of the CUTOFF with a level determined by the resonance Approaching 300 3h the filter into self oscillation acting as a VCO it starts to produced a pure sine wave provided according to the CUTOFF and TRACKING parameter This will play melodies even if the input levels of the three ...

Page 32: ...beautiful expression of the filter via the keyboard AMOUNT 0 127 quantity of action of the casing on the VCF this parameter defines how strongly the modulus envelope curve AMOUNT 0 127 quantity of action of the casing on the VCF this parameter defines how strongly the modulus envelope curve CUTOFF BICYCLE MOD S 0 127 of AMOUNT AMOUNT modulation by the strike velocity This parameter complete panopl...

Page 33: ...in the volume via the keyboard EXPRESSION 0 127 amount of velocity modulation of the amplitude of two ADSR EXPRESSION 0 127 amount of velocity modulation of the amplitude of two ADSR S PEDAL MIN 0 127 minimum volume setting controlled by the pedal when it is in the raised position see rear S PEDAL MIN 0 127 minimum volume setting controlled by the pedal when it is in the raised position see rear p...

Page 34: ...velopes loudness and filter in each cycle Loop Reset retriggering of the cycle at each key depression and envelopes at each cycle S SYNC Choice of the synchro ring DLFO with the clock internal or external None S SYNC Choice of the synchro ring DLFO with the clock internal or external None The DLFO is not synchronized with the clock source 1 4 The DLFO cycle is triggered every time 4 1 2 The DLFO c...

Page 35: ...speed AFTERTOUCH 0 127 modulation of the speed and or amount of DLFO by key pressure AFTERTOUCH 0 127 modulation of the speed and or amount of DLFO by key pressure S PEDAL IN 0 127 modulation of the speed and or amount of DLFO by the pedal S PEDAL IN 0 127 modulation of the speed and or amount of DLFO by the pedal 7 SEQ MOTION 7 SEQ MOTION This is a sequencer for modulating movements of some synth...

Page 36: ...anual stored with each program DETUNE 0 15 tune voices together Useful to thicken the sound UNISON manual stored with each program S MASTER TUNE 60 0 60 The River generally gives a range of one semitone overall not memorable S MASTER TUNE 60 0 60 The River generally gives a range of one semitone overall not memorable S MASTER TUNE 60 0 60 The River generally gives a range of one semitone overall n...

Page 37: ...ck and The River does not receive it The shortcut S KEY Tap Tempo is always active regardless of selected external clock and The River does not receive it The shortcut S KEY Tap Tempo is always active regardless of selected external clock and The River does not receive it The shortcut S KEY Tap Tempo is always active regardless of the selected menu Swing 0 10 S KEY D4 Swing S KEY E4 Swing rule the...

Page 38: ...Pedal 2 acts as S KEY Shift Pedal 2 acts as S KEY Start Pedal 2 acts as S KEY C3 ie stop the startup sequencer arpeggios Start Pedal 2 acts as S KEY C3 ie stop the startup sequencer arpeggios Start Pedal 2 acts as S KEY C3 ie stop the startup sequencer arpeggios MPE Off On S KEY A7 MPE Off On S KEY A7 MPE Off On S KEY A7 Configure The River MPE mode You can also use the template 8 which did the sa...

Page 39: ...t this parameter to 5 and press the first key on the keyboard mini order to then drive the fairly with the keyboard The River Source Sets the event source for the Layer Riv integrated keyboard Mid MIDI In socket USB Key USB jack M U MIDI IN and USB Key All All sources integrated keyboard MIDI In USB In Chn All 1 16 Sets the source channel for external sources For All all channels are taken into ac...

Page 40: ... Flt Sets Midi 1 filter for MIDI and USB destinations No No CC filter MIDI Control Change filtered PC MIDI Program Change filtered C P MIDI Control Change and Program Change filtered After Sets the operation of the aftertouch for MIDI and USB destinations off The aftertouch will not be transmitted Cha The aftertouch will be transmitted normally Poly The aftertouch will be transformed into Pseudo P...

Page 41: ...dom Latch No Yes S KEY F4 Latch No Yes S KEY F4 Set the mode holds of the arpeggio If Latch Yes when you release the keyboard the arpeggio is maintained Duration 1 8 S KEY G4 Duration S KEY Duration A4 Duration 1 8 S KEY G4 Duration S KEY Duration A4 Duration 1 8 S KEY G4 Duration S KEY Duration A4 Duration 1 8 S KEY G4 Duration S KEY Duration A4 Sets the ratio of the duration of the note notes re...

Page 42: ...s and quantify recording real time of a sequence Order S KEY D4 Order S KEY E4 Order Order S KEY D4 Order S KEY E4 Order Order S KEY D4 Order S KEY E4 Order Order S KEY D4 Order S KEY E4 Order Sets the playback order of the notes of the sequence up Dwn amount descending Rnd Random Duration 1 8 S KEY G4 Duration S KEY Duration A4 Duration 1 8 S KEY G4 Duration S KEY Duration A4 Duration 1 8 S KEY G...

Page 43: ...ant to set the rating of SPLIT without changing the starting note Press S KEY then without releasing the press TWICE When you want to set the rating of SPLIT without changing the starting note Press S KEY then without releasing the press TWICE C 4 and then the note desired Split To C 4 and then the note desired Split To C 4 and then the note desired Split To release S KEY This action will be well ...

Page 44: ...C5 S KEY G 6 or S KEY A 6 To turn off all the ghost To send a MIDI Start or Stop message press S KEY C5 S KEY G 6 or S KEY A 6 To turn off all the ghost To send a MIDI Start or Stop message press S KEY C5 S KEY G 6 or S KEY A 6 To turn off all the ghost To send a MIDI Start or Stop message press S KEY C5 S KEY G 6 or S KEY A 6 To turn off all the ghost To send a MIDI Start or Stop message press S ...

Page 45: ...baloran com The documentation of this application is also online Manager available on forum baloran com The documentation of this application is also online Manager available on forum baloran com The documentation of this application is also online 1 The input output 1 The input output 16 outputs CV to control external analog modules compatible V Oct 16 outputs CV to control external analog module...

Page 46: ...se of Sustain pedal The second can be set to be double the Shift or the start stop sequences arpeggios see The Riverkey GLOBAL Setup for setting the pedals see The Riverkey GLOBAL Setup for setting the pedals 8 individual outputs of voice cards 6 35 TS Inserting a plug removes the voice of the overall mix and effects Stereo audio input jack 6 35 TS routed to the effects section Its sensitivity is ...

Page 47: ...ors 0 75mm 2 250V 10A condition IEC connector three conductors 0 75mm 2 250V 10A On Off switch I pressed The River is on 0 pressed The River is off Between each turned on and off wait at least one around On Off switch I pressed The River is on 0 pressed The River is off Between each turned on and off wait at least one around On Off switch I pressed The River is on 0 pressed The River is off Betwee...

Page 48: ...ers Transposition game Support for external MIDI clock messages and REAL TIME simplified connection USB MIDI with software Complete two way transmission of all orders of sounds CC and NRPN MPE Advanced Compatibility configurable support for all axes CV LFO to add modulation to external voltage controlled analog devices Effects triple chorus flanger analog echo digital reverb Path 100 analog Save s...

Page 49: ...e available on forum baloran com 5 Sound Banks and multis 5 Sound Banks and multis Other banks are shared on forum baloran com Other banks are shared on forum baloran com 6 Updating the River 6 Updating the River Programs firmware and documentation are available on forum baloran com Programs firmware and documentation are available on forum baloran com 7 FAQ 7 FAQ This is the main role forum balor...

Page 50: ...L 1 DLFO CHANNEL 2 DLFO CHANNEL 3 DLFO CHANNEL 4 DLFO CHANNEL 5 DLFO CHANNEL 6 DLFO CHANNEL 7 DLFO CHANNEL 8 DLFO MIDI OUT 1 16 USB OUT 1 16 8 VOICES MIX PAN LEVEL EFFECTS 3 CHORUS FX 1 AUDIO OUT 1 MIDI IN 1 16 THE RIVER KEYBOARD USB IN 1 16 RIVERKEY DESTINATION ASSIGN RIVERKEY SOURCE ASSIGN VOICES ASSIGN CHANNELS CV 1 16 Mono poly para CVLFO Mod GATE 1 8 Mono poly para Layer 2 Zone Arpeg Sequence...

Page 51: ...7 Inputs internal channels 1 to 8 and external channels L and R line 8 Chorus Flanger Switch and external channels L and R line 8 Chorus Flanger Switch 9 Adders L and R outputs of Chorus 10 G and D levels Setting the 9 Adders L and R outputs of Chorus 10 G and D levels Setting the 9 Adders L and R outputs of Chorus 10 G and D levels Setting the Master Chorus final chorus 11 G and D levels Setting ...