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SHUFFLE

 

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SWING

 

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WELCOME TO THE 

OWNERS MANUAL

VERS 1.0

CONTENT 

 

1. INTRODUCTION 

 

 

 

  6 

 

1.1. 

Preface 

    

 

6

2. GETTING STARTED  

 

 

  7 

 

2.1. Manual Conventions 

 

  7 

 2.2. 

Preparations    

 

 

2.3. Connections 

 

 

  9 

 

2.4. Check it out / First encounter 

10

3. 

OVERVIEW 

    12 

 

3.1. Software controlled functions 

12 

 

3.2. Sound generation controls   

13 

 

3.3. Sound generation / Signalpath  

14

4. PROGRAMMING SECTION    

 

15 

 

4.2. Programming a preset 

 

17 

 

4.3. Saving Presets 

 

 

25 

 

4.4. Save Patterns 

 

 

26 

 

4.5. Clearing Notes, Presets, Patterns  27 

 

4.6. Transpose Menu    

 

28 

 

4.7. Clock Divider 

 

 

30 

 

4.8. Chaining Patterns   

 

31 

 

4.9. MIDI Channel 

 

 

32 

5. SOUND GENERATION 

 

 

34 

 

5.1.  Sound Generation Overview 

34 

 

5.2. Oscillator (VCO) / Mixer  

 

36 

 5.3. 

Filter 

(VCF) 

   37 

 

5.4. Amplifier (VCA) 

 

 

38 

 

5.6. Envelope section   

 

38 

 

5.7. 

LFOs 

   39

6. 

MIDI 

FUNCTIONS 

   41 

 

6.1. MIDI Connections   

 

41 

 

6.2. MIDI Clock Sync   

 

41 

 

6.3. Real-time Transposition 

 

42 

 

6.4. MIDI Controller processing   

42 

 

6.5. Program change processing 

42 

 

6.6. Sending out sequencer notes 

42 

 

7. 

APPENDIX 

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Summary of Contents for EOwave

Page 1: ...A N A L O G U E B A S S L I N E S Y N T H E S I Z E R TRANSPA SHUFFLE B SWING RST OWNERS MANUAL VERS 1 0...

Page 2: ...beer crates trucks or mothers in law on the instrument Before moving place with MAGMA make sure the unit is disconnected from other devices external controllers mixers etc If not watch for cables and...

Page 3: ...14 4 PROGRAMMING SECTION 15 4 2 Programming a preset 17 4 3 Saving Presets 25 4 4 Save Patterns 26 4 5 Clearing Notes Presets Patterns 27 4 6 Transpose Menu 28 4 7 Clock Divider 30 4 8 Chaining Patter...

Page 4: ...to build a new synthesiser which marries the best of today s analogue and digital technology We wanted to build a synthesiser with a very special timbral footprint that would conjure up images of som...

Page 5: ...e All you need to use MAGMA is the power supply and a suitable audio system or a headphone respectively a little love can t do any harm either Make use of the additional connection terminals and you w...

Page 6: ...le level When it hurts it is probably a tad too much When running MAGMA together with a mixer turn MAGMA s VOLUME up to the max and adjust the input level on your mixer This will yield the best signal...

Page 7: ...combinations A N A L O G U E B A S S L I N E S Y N T H E S I Z E R VCA VOLUME Output Modulation from ENV1 Velocity LFOs 1 2 LFO 1 to VCO VCF PWM LFO 2 to waveform mixer 8 waveforms at 3 stages each E...

Page 8: ...e ENV 3 AD ENV 2 ADSR ENV 1 ADSR Inv Inv LFO 2 LFO 1 MIDI Velocity MIDI Note Pitch PWM Audiosignal Modulation Control 4 PROGRAMMING SECTION Here you will learn all about MAGMAs programming section int...

Page 9: ...ead of hitting a button in the upper row Convenience you know 4 2 Programming a preset Let s have a closer look at MAGMA s on board sequencer it is pretty powerful and it is lots of fun And with a lit...

Page 10: ...ote which means the sequence is divided into 16 1 16 notes 1 16 is the shortest available note length It is easy to program longer notes Let s assume you have already entered the note track and set so...

Page 11: ...the beginning of this section The three other tracks provide control over MAGMA s sound parameters They dynamically change value settings of assigned parameters To program these tracks please Hit SHI...

Page 12: ...ld NOTE to enter the note track the same goes for mod tracks M1 M3 Hit a STEP hold hit ENTER In the example above the note track now runs from step 1 to step 8 Step 9 is not the last played step but t...

Page 13: ...w preset to the current location Please note This will overwrite the preset previously stored in this place Make sure that this is really your intention there is NO undo function on MAGMA If you accid...

Page 14: ...elected memory location this step is not shown in the picture 4 5 Clearing Notes Presets Patterns Shuffle M1 M3 Not all of your creations might have had your Master s Touch Do not fear you can easily...

Page 15: ...rrent sequence 4 6 2 Single Multi Trigger Hit PRESET to toggle between single and multiple triggering when receiving MIDI notes from an external MIDI device Multi Trigger PRESET LED off Every incoming...

Page 16: ...ern or preset Without storing the randomised sequence will be lost after changing to a new preset pattern or after powering MAGMA down You will find all about the store functions on pages 25 26 4 7 Cl...

Page 17: ...get confused You cannot cause damage this way but unwanted effects and erratic behaviour might ensue Always a good thing when experienced five minutes before a live show on TV 4 9 MIDI Channel Use th...

Page 18: ...rms into the mixer and further on into the voltage controlled filter VCF as well as the voltage controlled amplifier VCA There is also an external input fed into the filter amplifier section for proce...

Page 19: ...changing the pitch of the VCO Secondly it selects the modulation source for the pulse width modu lation PWM of the square wave The three LEDs around the sync button display the PWM source The LED in t...

Page 20: ...rd sequencer or receives external MIDI data 5 7 LFOs MAGMA provides you with two LFOs Low Frequency Oscillators for even more com plex modulation madness Both LFOs generate several waveforms and can b...

Page 21: ...anions from time to time In order to ensure a proper communication with the outside world MAGMA is equipped with a MIDI interface MAGMA s MIDI interface boasts the following features USB port for MIDI...

Page 22: ...clude an explanatory note CE norm FCC information 1 Important notice do not modify this unit This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual is compatible with th...

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