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  • Page 1 Black & Gold Shared System ( v1.11 )

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: Getting Started: FCC ----------------------------------------------------------------------3 Limited Warranty ----------------------------------------------------4 About this Manual --------------------------------------------------5 Modular Signals and Saftey ---------------------------------------6 Overview of Terms: Patch Notations ------------------------------------------------------7 User Interface ---------------------------------------------------------8 Signals -------------------------------------------------------------------9 Types of Control Voltage --------------------------------------------10 Tutorials: Lesson 1: Hearing a Control Voltage: ----------------------------14 Lesson 2: Dual Prismatic Oscillator-------------------------------19 Lesson 3: MATHS, the voltage swiss army knife---------------23 Lesson 4: Patch Away ------------------------------------------------27...
  • Page 3 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes / modi cations not approved by the Make Noise Co. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Make Noise to be the fault of the user are not covered by this warranty, and normal service rates will apply. During the warranty period, any defective products will be repaired or replaced, at the option of Make Noise, on a return-to-Make Noise basis with the customer paying the transit cost to Make Noise.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Throughout the manual, you will also nd links to a variety of educational resources we have made available, including individual module manuals, and informational videos on the Make Noise YouTube channel. Between this Manual and the other resources we've provided, you could nd the answer to almost any question you may have. However, if something is still unclear, feel free to email us at technical@makenoisemusic.com...

  • Page 6: Modular Signals And Saftey

    The Shared System includes a dedicated stereo Output with a ¼” jack and a level control that outputs at typical line level, making this process easier. Alternatively, Make Noise o ers the Rosie module, which has similar line-level Outputs. If you do not have a CV Bus or Rosie, don’t worry, just remember to watch the sound levels when you rst start a session.

  • Page 7: Patch Notations

    PATCH NOTATIONS : In this manual, patch instructions will be notated like this (the represents a patch cable connected to the two jacks): For example: This is instructing you to patch the Sine Wave Output of the DPO’s A oscillator to the signal input on Channel 1 of the Optomix. Don’t worry if it sounds daunting, you’ll quickly get the hang of it.

  • Page 8: User Interface

    (Light-Emitting Diode) With the exception of the Optomix, each module within the The Make Noise system utilizes switching jacks on some of its Shared System utilizes LEDs to indicate a variety of behaviors inputs and outputs. These jacks have the capability of and conditions.

  • Page 9: Signals

    Gate Low. “Gate High” is usually a +8v signal whose length (in time) is variable. “Gate Low” is 0v (or no signal at all). There are a lot of similarities between these signal types. Keep in mind, the Make Noise system responds to like signals in similar ways. A Trigger is just a very quick pulse of positive voltage.

  • Page 10: Types Of Control Voltage

    TYPES oF CoNTROL VoLTAGE : We have gone over the di erence between Figure 11: MATHS Typical AD Function types of signals: Audio, Gates, and Control Voltage. Furthermore, there are several types of CV within the Shared System. Functions A function is an event that “rises” from 0v to another level (for example, 8v) over some period of time, before “falling”...
  • Page 11 TYPES oF CoNTROL VoLTAGE : Random Voltage Random Voltage, as you might have expected, is not predictable; however, it is something the user (or artist) may in uence. The Wogglebug is the Shared System’s Random Voltage source. It contains a Stepped Voltage source (similar to a Sequential Voltage but with each clock input generating a new Random Voltage), a Smooth Voltage source (where the values “glide”...
  • Page 12 TYPES oF CoNTROL VoLTAGE : (CONT’D) LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator ) The LFO is essentially a triggered function that retriggers itself each time it ends. It is often used as a constant modulation source in order to produce vibrato, tremolo etc. In the Shared System, a cycling channel of MATHS can generate a simple variable-shaped LFO.
  • Page 13 TYES OF CONTROL VoLTAGE: (CONT’D) Unipolar Control Voltage: “Range” Now that we’ve discussed the use of Control Voltage to manipulate parameters over time, it is important to introduce the concept of attenuation to control the range of movement. Using the same unipolar Control Voltage from MATHS illustrated on the previous page, you can see how we can control the range and direction of modulation in relation to the Echophon’s Pitch Panel Control setting simply by adjusting the position of the Pitch Input Attenuvertor.

  • Page 14: Tutorials

    TUTORIALS : Here are a couple walkthrough patches to help develop your understanding of the system and to get you started on creating your own sounds. The tutorials cover the basic use of the core modules of the system: DPO, MATHS, and Optomix and provide an introduction to the use of Control Voltage.
  • Page 15 Now, Adjust the Optomix’s Ch.1 Panel Control (top right knob) to full CCW. The SUM Out is the bottom right jack on the Optomix, just above the Make Noise logo. Send it to your monitoring system, as detailed in the “Getting Started” section. Wait… don’t hear anything? Gradually turn up the Ch1. Panel Control and you shouldhear a clean, constant tone: a sine wave.
  • Page 16 TUTORIALS (cont’d): Low-Pass Gate VCA (Voltage Controlled Ampli er) The Optomix is a , which is a particular type of . What this means is that it can change the amplitude (i.e. “signal level” or “volume”) of the signals in its inputs using control voltage. A control voltage of zero in its Control Input(s) results in an amplitude of zero.
  • Page 17 TUTORIALS (cont’d): Figure 25: DPO VCO A Sine Wave: Base Frequency (No Control Voltage Applied) Figure 26: DPO VCO A Sine Wave: Exponential Frequency Modulation Attenuation To Attenuate a signal is simply to decrease its amplitude. Attenuating an Audio Signal has the e ect of making the signal softer/quieter.

  • Page 18: Maths

    LESSONS : (Cont’d) For a variation, try patching the MATHS Ch. 4 Variable Output instead of the Unity out. The Variable Output is simply labeled “4” and is controlled in amplitude by the lowest of the four small, white knobs. Turning this knob to maximum should give you the same response as the Unity Output, but note that turning it to 12 o’clock is zero amplitude, and then inverts further clockwise...
  • Page 19 TUTORIAL 2 : The Dual Prismatic Oscillator Frequency Modulation (FM): Frequency Modulation is exactly what the name seems to describe: modulating the frequency, such as that of an oscillator, using a control voltage. Technically, any such control is FM (patching a sequence to the 1V/Oct Input on the DPO, for FM Synthesis example).
  • Page 20 TUTORIAL 2 : The Dual Prismatic Oscillator (cont’d) Lock VCO A: Modes of Operation With this mode enabled, VCO A will adjust its frequency to match VCO A has additional operating modes selectable by that of VCOB if the two frequencies are close to an integer/harmonic the button underneath the ne-tune control.
  • Page 21 TUTORIAL 2 : The Dual Prismatic Oscillator (cont’d) Engage LFO on VCO A VCO A SAW -> VCO B Expo FM In VCO B Sine -> Monitor Adjust FM Bus Index panel control Full CCW. Adjust both frequency knobs to ~12:00. Adjust VCO B Expo FM Input attenuator gradually clockwise.
  • Page 22 TUTORIAL 2 : The Dual Prismatic Oscillator (cont’d) Figure 36: VCO B DPO: VCO B Simultaneous Waveform Outputs VCO B’s output waveforms include Sine, Square, and FINAL. The Sine Output is identical to that of VCO A (but its frequency is controlled independently).
  • Page 23 TUTORIALS (cont’d): Tutorial 3: MATHS, the voltage Swiss-army knife MATHS is the control-voltage hub of the Shared System. It is very powerful for both generation and manipulation of CV. Its layout, exibility and versatility have led many users to characterize it as a sort of “Swiss-army knife” for modular signals. Figure 38: MATHS is laid out from top to bottom and is roughly MATHS: Channel Designation...
  • Page 24 TUTORIALS (cont’d): Have a look at Figure 41: MATHS Voltage Subtraction. In this scenario, the CHannel 2 and 3 O set Voltages are Figure 41: added together at the SUM Output (Channels 1 and 4 are MATHS: Voltage Subtraction ignored because Cycling is OFF). Because CHannel 3 has CH.
  • Page 25 TUTORIALS (cont’d): Fig. 43 Set MATHS Ch.1 Rise and Fall both full CCW, and Response to Linear. Disengage Cycling. Set Ch.4 Rise and Fall to about 11:00, Response to Linear, and engage Cycling. MATHS Ch.4 EOC -> René XClk The EOC (End Of Cycle) outputs a Gate whenever the channel is not in its “Fall”...
  • Page 26 TUTORIALS (cont’d): Fig. 45 Figure 45: René: QCV Output Time Figure 46: MATHS: Processing QCV Output Fig. 46 Time Slew “Not Making It:” The Rate is controlled by the MATHS Ch.1 Rise and Fall Panel Controls. Again, the “Angle” of the Slew is constant with each of the MATHS Fall Cycles completing before a new Cycle begins.

  • Page 27: Moddemix

    TUTORIal 4 : Patch Away The DPO’s Expo FM inputs, as shown in the DPO and MATHS Tutorials, are useful for gaining an understanding of the shape di erent Control Voltages take and whate they are doing. Pitch (ie. Frequency) Modulation is easy for the human ear to discern as it’s been trained for a lifetime to hear melody.
  • Page 28 MOdULES : Each module in the System has its own webpage, manual, and video series. This section provides quick descriptions of the most basic uses for each module and a simple examle patch to use as a starting point. MATHS: http://makenoisemusic.com/maths.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/MATHSmanual2013.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD1D44021D4F55A75...
  • Page 29 MOdULES : (Cont’d) modDemix: http://makenoisemusic.com/moddemix.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/modDemixMANUAL.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0jGFC0FWQsiRt1Y21Jz12Wx5r7s0caXb Patch ideas: Ring Modulation, Dual VCA, Amplitude Modulation, Chainable Mixer, Voltage Controlled Polarizer, Octave UP The modDemix consists of 2 identical direct coupled circuits that may be used together or independently to process audio or control signals by means of amplitude modulation and the many derivatives of AM such as double/ single-sideband, voltage controlled ampli cation/ attenuation, voltage controlled polarization or multiplication and of course, ring modulation.
  • Page 30 MOdULES : (Cont’d) DPO: http://makenoisemusic.com/dpo.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/DPOManual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0A7288CA7014AD4A Dual voltage controlled oscillator with internal Frequency Modulation and Timbral shaping. Figure 48: Sample DPO Patch Basic use: Monitor Final Output and manipulate panel controls, or sequence 1V/OCT input with René.
  • Page 31 MOdULes : (Cont’d) Optomix: http://makenoisemusic.com/optomix.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/optomixrev2manual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBACF275D3560B36 Two-channel mixer with Aux input; each channel is a Low-Pass Gate. Figure 49: Sample Optomix Patch Basic use: Patch oscillator Output to a Channel’s Signal Input; function from MATHS to associated Control input. Monitor Channel or SUM Output.
  • Page 32 MOdULES : (Cont’d) soundhack Echophon: http://makenoisemusic.com/echophon.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/EchophonManual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL281DCBADF031467E Pitch-shifting; tempo-syncable, digital echo with three feedback paths. The Echophon is a Pitch-Shifting Echo with smooth time Modulation, Tempo Sync, saturating Feedback, and a unique algorithm, inspired by the Springer Tempophon and lovingly engineered by DSP Guru Tom Erbe of soundhack. Upon release, it was called "the most inspiring module of the year" by Electronic Musician magazine.
  • Page 33 MOdULES : (Cont’d) soundhack Erbe-Verb: http://makenoisemusic.com/erbe-verb.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/Erbe-VerbManual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0jGFC0FWQsjSw5q-x1p0olZJkLRMZ8Xg Voltage-controllable, tempo-syncable, digital reverb with Reverse, Shimmer, and more. Patch Ideas: Emulating Typical Reverb Algorithms (Co n, Room, Plate, Hall, Heaven, Ambient, Shimmer, Reverse), Gated Reverb, Ping Pong Reverb, In nite Feedback Percussion Source,Tempo Synced Reverb The Erbe-Verb is more than a collection of reverb algorithms or presets, it is a unique, modeless, continuously variable reverb algorithm with complete voltage control.

  • Page 34: Cv Bus

    MOdULES : (Cont’d) CV Bus: Utility for Horizontal Disbribution of Control Signals, External signal conditioner, Output ampli er for Line Output or Headphones Figure 52: Sample CV Bus Patch Basic use: Patch a signal to be Multed to any jack. Take the Output from any other jack on the same color-coded Channel.

  • Page 35: Wogglebug

    The Wogglebug is a random voltage generator, originally designed by Grant Richter of Wiard Synthesizers. The Wogglebug's purpose is to overtake control voltages during performance and give a voice to the Shared System's ID. It is your synthesizer's ID MONSTER. Amongst other things, the Make Noise Wogglebug contains the following: 1 Voltage-Controlled Clock, 1 Sample &...

  • Page 36: Pressure Points

    MOdULES : (Cont’d) Pressure Points: http://makenoisemusic.com/pressurepoints.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/PressurePointsManual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAA5FCFD16984D4E0 Patch ideas: Latched/toggling control signals, Preset storage (store four sets of 3 parameter values to be recalled at the touch of a nger),Tactile keyboard with "aftertouch," Manual bongo drum Pressure Points is a controller in which 1 of 4 sets of 3 tuned voltages are selected by touching the corresponding printed copper wire at the bottom of the instrument.

  • Page 37: Rene

    MOdULES : (Cont’d) René: http://makenoisemusic.com/rene.shtml http://makenoisemusic.com/content/manuals/ReneManual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL980BA0B8E062C7E0 Cartesian CV and Gate sequencer, can be clocked, addressed, and/or played with touchplates. René is the world's only Cartesian Sequencer for music synthesizers. Named for the French philosopher & mathematician René Descartes, it uses his Cartesian coordinate system to unlock the analog step sequencer from the shackles of linearity.

  • Page 38: Phonogene

    Hosa YMM-261 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 3.5 mm TSF Stereo Breakout Cable http://www.youtube.com/user/MAKENOISE/videos Make sure to subscribe to the Make Noise YouTube Channel: We are constantly adding videos to the library, including module overviews, system overviews, advanced patching techniques, and the https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0jGFC0FWQsgWfFdQ85Cd-8P6_UOjKAvp...

  • Page 39: Glossary

    GlOSSARy TERMS : Attenuator: A knob that controls the amplitude of a signal. Attenuverter: A knob that controls the amplitude and polarity of a signal. Bipolar: Refers to a signal whose polarity changes from negative to positive and back again. Cycling: When MATHS or FUNCTION is set to self-generate functions.

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