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- Page 1 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual Leipzig-S / SK u s e r m a n u a l Analogue Solutions | Welcome!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To connect them up: ....................... 27 SEQUENCER ........................28 SYNC SOURCE ......................28 Note about how Sync choice affects EG ..............29 How to Sync Leipzig-S/-SK to MIDI ................30 RESET ........................... 30 STEP ..........................30 DESTINATION ......................32 Sequencer / EG Triggering ....................33 Sequencer Triggering Only .................. - Page 3 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual USING THE SEQUENCER AS AN AUDIO OSCILLATOR ..........33 Specification .......................... 35 LEIPZIG-Sk Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel ................37 LEIPZIG-SK Rear Panel Audio Connections ................. 38 CV/Gate Jacks ........................39 Analogue Solutions | Welcome!
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Page 4: Welcome
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual WELCOME! Leipzig-S is a 100% analogue synth using circuits that date back to the 1970s and 1980s – these give Leipzig a really old sound that is rich and full of character. The circuits are not stabilized and sanatised by CPUs and the controls or not read by CPUs and quantised. - Page 5 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual M A I N F E A T U R E S Pure analogue voice and modulation circuitry. • Fat Moog style transistor ladder filter – 24db/Octave 4 pole. • 2 VCOs with Glide. • Sub-VCOs for extra depth and power.
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Page 6: Manual Overview
POWER Leipzig-S comes with a power supply. It uses a power supply with an AC output (not DC!) If your power supply comes with a selection of connector plugs, use the one with the yellow coloured centre. -
Page 7: Using This Unit Safely
When the unit is to remain unused for a length of time, disconnect the adaptor from the mains. Cables can be a risk to small children. Always place the out of reach. Never climb, or place objects on top of the unit. Analogue Solutions | Using This Unit Safely... - Page 8 Whenever you suspect lightning in the area, disconnect the AC adaptor. Did you read all this? Good now you will be safe, but please still use what common sense health and safety assumes we all don’t have! Using This Unit Safely | Analogue Solutions...
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Page 9: Placement
When disconnecting or connecting any cable, hold the cable plug not the cable. Insert or remove straight and perpendicular to the case. To avoid disturbing your neighbours always keep your volume levels at a reasonable level. When transporting the unit use the original packaging. Analogue Solutions | Using This Unit Safely... -
Page 10: Front Panel
VCO Levels, Filter CUTOFF. Many settings will produce no sound! If you wish to play the synth with a MIDI sequencer or MIDI keyboard connect the controller’s MIDI OUT to Leipzig’s MIDI IN. Using This Unit Safely | Analogue Solutions... -
Page 11: Vco - Voltage Control Oscillators
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual TOUR OF THE CONTROLS VCO - VOLTAGE CONTROL OSCILLATORS The two VCOs are almost identical, but VCO1 has a manual pulse width control, and VCO2 has a Sync feature. Analogue Solutions | Vco - Voltage control oscillators... -
Page 12: Vco1
This is a portamento function. Each note will glide to the next new note, slowly rising or failing in pitch to the new note. The Glide knob changes the rate (time) it takes to reach the new note. MANUAL PULSE WIDTH Vco - Voltage control oscillators | Analogue Solutions... -
Page 13: Vco2
This is a portamento function. Each note will glide to the next new note, slowly rising or failing in pitch to the new note. The Glide knob changes the rate (time) it takes to reach the new note. Analogue Solutions | Vco - Voltage control oscillators... - Page 14 This switch disconnects the Pitch control of VCO2 from MIDI, so it will no longer respond to MIDI note commands. It becomes a ‘free running oscillator’ and will not respond to MIDI. Ideal for modulation. Vco - Voltage control oscillators | Analogue Solutions...
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Page 15: Mixer
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual MIXER There audio is mixed with the mixer before being fed to the input of the filter. Each control can choose between two signals. Centre is zero volume. As you gradually turn the control left or right you increase the level of the sound that is in the left or right position. - Page 16 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual EXT2 / NOISE / SEQUENCER Left; changes the level of the signal coming into the EXT2. Right; changes the level of either the White Noise generator or the Sequencer, depending on the position of the toggle switch.
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Page 17: Vc Lpf - Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter
The Leipzig has a 24db/octave transistor ladder filter with a sound similar to the old Moog synths. CUTOFF This changes the cutoff frequency and changes how bright the sound can be. RESONANCE Analogue Solutions | VC LPF – VOLTAGE CONTROLLED LOW PASS FILTER... -
Page 18: Lfo - Low Frequency Modulation
Modulation can be either EG1 (left) or EG2 (right). LFO – LOW FREQUENCY MODULATION The LFO produces both triangle and square waveform outputs. The LFO modulation signal is typically used to create ‘wah-wah’ or vibrato type os effects. LFO – LOW FREQUENCY MODULATION | Analogue Solutions... -
Page 19: Modulation
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual RATE This control sets the speed of the LFO. MODULATION This section selects and routes various modulation signals to the VCO and VCF circuits. The three rotary switches select the modulation source, for example LFO or The Level control sets the modulation level. -
Page 20: Vco2
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual TRIANGLE Ideal for vibrato effects. LFO SQUARE Ideal for special effects. Pitch sweeps. Extreme settings are good for percussion. VCO2 SQUARE Extreme settings create Ring-mod and metallic type sounds. VCO2 LFO TRIANGLE Ideal for vibrato effects. LFO SQUARE Ideal for special effects. -
Page 21: Vcf
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual CV2 (auxiliary CV/MIDI controller) controls pitch LFO TRIANGLE Ideal for wah-wah effects. LFO SQUARE Ideal for special effects. VCO1 Use with fill Resonance for metallic type sounds. MIDI Control from auxiliary CV/MIDI controller. Balance this with filter cut-off and EG-Mod for create filter duynamics. -
Page 22: Eg1 & Eg2 - Enevelope Generators
This controls how low the EG takes to reach maximum level once triggered. DECAY After reaching maximum level following the Attach stage, Decay sets the time taken to reach the level set by Sustain. EG1 & EG2 - ENEVELOPE GENERATORS | Analogue Solutions... - Page 23 The Sequencer must be running, and ideally, both EG MIDI TRIG toggle switches set to Off (up). Switch choices; Sequencer will trigger neither EG Sequencer will trigger both EGs Sequencer will trigger EG 2 only Sequencer will trigger EG 1 only Analogue Solutions | EG1 & EG2 - ENEVELOPE GENERATORS...
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Page 24: Vca - Voltage Controlled Amplifier
The VCA opens and closes with no gradual attack or decay, much like an organ. THRU This holds the VCA open at full volume. This is typically used when feeding external audio into the synth. It can then be used like an effects processor. VCA – VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER | Analogue Solutions... - Page 25 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual Analogue Solutions | VCA – VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER...
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Page 26: Midi
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual MIDI MIDI control has been kept intentionally minimal. This is a ‘traditional’ true analogue synth. We don’t want you to get carried away micro-edititing controller values with your clever computer! There are three main elements you can control;... -
Page 27: Duophonic Mode
Leipzig-S. (Do the same to toggle it back to normal mono mode) There is no need for the Slave Leipzig-S to have the special software or be in any special mode, just as long as it is set to Channel 2. -
Page 28: Sequencer
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual SEQUENCER This is the fun bit J Leipzig-S has a built in analogue step sequencer. It can be clocked from various sources and produces an analogue CV that can be used to modulate the VCOs or filter cut-off. -
Page 29: Note About How Sync Choice Affects Eg
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual Sequencer advances one step each time a MIDI key is played with a velocity over 80 (accented). EXT1 If a clock signal or LFO is fed into the EXT1 socket on the rear panel then that becomes the souce. -
Page 30: How To Sync Leipzig-S/-Sk To Midi
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual HOW TO SYNC LEIPZIG-S/-SK TO MIDI Using MIDI-Sync on Leipzig-SK is NOT a problem! In fact using MIDI Sync is the WORST way to sync the sequencer to a MIDI sequencer. Sync’ing using MIDI KEY is by far more creative and flexible than using MIDI SYNC (MIDI Clock). - Page 31 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual The step button allows you to manually step the sequencer. Analogue Solutions | SEQUENCER...
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Page 32: Destination
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual STEP CV Knobs 1-8 These adjust the CV level for each step. DESTINATION The output CV of the sequencer can be routed to VCO1 pitch, VCO2 pitch and VCF cutoff. The level can be changed using the appropriate control. -
Page 33: Sequencer / Eg Triggering
Note, some combinations are less useful than others! But most are exciting and useful! USING THE SEQUENCER AS AN AUDIO OSCILLATOR Set SEQ SYNC to VCO2. This is so the sequencer will be clocked at audio frequencies. Analogue Solutions | Sequencer / EG Triggering... - Page 34 This means you will hear the sequencer’s output. The audio out is quite a harsh metal sound being a neat digital waveform. Use the filter to tame it, and turn the sequencer step controls to change the harmonics. Sequencer / EG Triggering | Analogue Solutions...
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Page 35: Specification
Leipzig-S/SK User Manual SPECIFICATION Leipzig-S Power Current consumption <1A Voltage 12V AC (DC will not work!) Power plug 2.1mm Weight (mass) Approx. 3Kg Size 100x222x483mm (DxHxW) Packaging weight and size LEDs Push buttons Toggle Switches Rotary Switches Rotary Potentiometer Jack sockets... - Page 36 Leipzig-S/SK User Manual 3 x 6.35mm mono MIDI sockets Power Sockets Leipzig-SK Voltage 230V / 115V AC (check back panel for correct voltage!) Power plug IEC socket Weight (mass) Approx. 7.7Kg Size 565mm x 405mm x 135mm (W x D x H)
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Page 37: Leipzig-Sk Pitch Bend And Mod Wheel
(CV2) can be set to be modulated by any controller, therefore can be set to one to be controlled by the mod wheel. This means that the mod wheel can be used to change, say, filter cutoff. Analogue Solutions | LEIPZIG-Sk Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel... -
Page 38: Leipzig-Sk Rear Panel Audio Connections
HEADPHONE: The signal is mono. Level is it as a master keyboard in your MIDI setup. controlled together with the main output socket level using the volume control on the front panel LEIPZIG-SK Rear Panel Audio Connections | Analogue Solutions... -
Page 39: Cv/Gate Jacks
EXT1 or EXT2 sockets. Maybe hardwire it from your desk's effect send. It is recommended to keep your MIDI and CV/audio cables as short as possible to keep the signal quality as high as possible. We recommend no more than 3 metre cable lengths. Analogue Solutions | CV/Gate Jacks... - Page 40 Warranty Leipzig comes with a 1 year (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Analogue Solutions or the dealer from which purchased). This warranty shall not apply where the product has been subject to alteration, misuse, accident, neglect (such as extremes of temperature and/or moistur) or to wear resulting from normal use.
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