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Summary of Contents for Behringer DeepMind 12
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User Manual DeepMind 12 True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, Tablet Remote Control and Built-In WiFi...
28. Appendix 5 - Revert to Panel ......163 Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer—our True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi-Fi.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual About the DeepMind 12 • Classic polyphonic synthesizer with 12 true analog voices for insanely fat and • Fully servo-balanced stereo outputs for highest signal integrity authentic sounds • CV/pedal input for connection to modular systems •...
1.2 The product manual • Variable slew rate. The product manual is designed to give you both an overview of the DeepMind 12 • Mono / Poly / Spread modes for linking and unlinking LFO phase across analog polyphonic synthesizer, as well as detailed information on each of the voices.
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2.10 Clock • 35 high grade studio quality chainable effects. • Master clock with tap tempo. • Effects from TC Electronic, Behringer X32 and Midas Consoles. • BPM control and display. • 4 Effects per Program. • MIDI clock sync.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual (1) DISPLAY - this large backlit LCD screen shows the synthesizer status, (7) OSC 1 & 2 - These analog full range oscillators create waveforms which are parameters, and the five main menus. The contrast and brightness are the sound source of the synthesizer.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual ENVELOPE - these are the three envelopes used to modulate (12) other parameters. A [ATTACK]- controls the attack time of the envelope. D [DECAY] - controls the decay time of the envelope. S [SUSTAIN] - controls the sustain level of the envelope.
DeepMind 12 will show up as a class-compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI in and out. The DeepMind 12 does not require any SUSTAIN - this 1/4" TS jack allows you to connect a sustain pedal, such as a (25) additional drivers to work with Windows, Android, MacOS and iOS devices.
Editing Memory 1. Pressing -/NO or +/YES will load the previous/next program in the bank. The DeepMind 12 contains a total of 1024 programs. There are 8 Banks (A-H) 2. Pressing BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN will change banks. of 128 programs. All programs can be overwritten as required; please consult the chapter on restoring factory defaults if you need to return the DeepMind 12 4.2.2 Using the Program Browser...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 4.5 Favorites 4.2.3 Using MIDI Program Change messages You can change the program using a MIDI program change message. This You can create a list of favorite programs that can be recalled quickly, allowing special MIDI message can be sent from your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or...
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4.7 Revert to Panel When you load a program, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 12 may not match the position stored in memory. In order to send all the physical positions to the program (rather than moving each individually until you reach the...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 4.8 Restoring Program Data 5. The second section is the "CATEGORY" where you can select any of the available program categories. Again you can use the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN 1. If you edit a program and forget to write it before selecting a new program, switches, the rotary knob, or the fader to select the required category.
2. You will then see a page of the COMPARE menu. The page shown will be the last page you used. If you have not used the COMPARE function since turning the DeepMind 12 on, it will default to page 1 (shown below). •...
5. Playing Guide 5.2 Keyboard (Velocity/Aftertouch) This section describes the use of the DeepMind 12 for playing and performance. It covers all the main aspects of the synthesizer. There are 64 physical controls on the DeepMind 12 made up of illuminated switches, faders, rotary knobs and wheels.
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AFTERTOUCH. • The operation of this pedal can be customized using the GLOBAL / PEDAL • The DeepMind 12 has 12 independent voices. There are 12 LEDs above the SETTINGS menu. keyboard showing the status of each voice. • For more detail on controlling advanced parameters relating to the pedal •...
DeepMind 12 User Manual 6. Signal Path / Voice Structure The signal path / voice structure from the OSCs to the main outputs is completely analog. The DSP effects can be bypassed completely to maintain the analog path. When routed through the DSP effects, all sampling is done at 24-Bit 48 kHz. All internal DSP effects are processed at 32/40-Bit floating point resolution.
8x8 Mod Matrix LFO1&2 MOD Env 22,880 Possible Modulations (All Automatable) MIDI Routing The DeepMind 12 offers extreme MIDI routing possibilities, allowing you to integrate the synthesizer with many different pieces of hardware and software. Keyboard Data Control Data SOFT-THRU MIDI-CTRL...
The DeepMind 12 will always return you to the last page within a menu that was The available categories are listed here: accessed. This way you can return to your last change without needing to cycle •...
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If the letters appear as normal text the external source is not present and the DeepMind 12 will use its internal Master BPM until the external source is (9) ("DETUNE ±50.0cents" in the example diagram) - In this area you will see present.
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4 boxes representing the individual effects. In order to expand the sonic possibilities of the DSP FX inside the DeepMind 12, there are 10 routing options for the four slots. SERIAL 1 PARALLEL 2/3/4 (M-7) •...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2.3 SELECTING FX MODE 7.2.4 SELECTING FX 1. To select an effects MODE, make sure that the ' < ' symbol is highlighted next 1. To load an effect into a slot, make sure that the ' < ' symbol is highlighted to the effects MODE symbol, then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use next to the slot you wish to use.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2.7 FX PAGES 1-4 7.2.9 COPY/PASTE FX SETTINGS 1. To view the FX parameters, press the FX switch any time you are in the FX If you need to copy all 4 effects settings from one program to another, please OVERVIEW menu.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2.10 MOVING EFFECTS If you need to move an effect to a different slot, please follow this procedure: 1. Ensure you have saved any edits you have made to your current program if required. 2. Press the FX switch to enter the FX OVERVIEW page.
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• MIDI-CTRL - This option sets the MIDI CONTROLLER communication mode for the DeepMind 12 MIDI sockets on the rear of the synthesizer. You can Note: The first time you access the GLOBAL menu after turning on the choose from the following options: DeepMind 12, you will see the CONNECTIVITY page.
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PROG-CHANGE - This option sets the PROGRAM CHANGE communication • NONE - No program change messages will be sent or received. mode for the DeepMind 12 USB host port. You can choose from the following options: • RX-CHANNEL - This option sets the MIDI channel that will be used to RECEIVE MIDI messages.
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In Access Point mode, you will need to enter the details of the access point you • Client - This mode allows the DeepMind 12 to act as a client so that it wish to create. can connect to an access point.
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2. To exit the SysEx EXPORT menu, press the GLOBAL switch to return to the exporting of these files back to the DeepMind 12. One example for the PC is called CONNECTIVITY menu. To exit the CONNECTIVITY menu, press the PROG switch "MIDI OX,"...
MIDI keyboard/controller, using its MIDI OUT connected to setting will reduce the dynamic range of key pressure. the DeepMind 12 MIDI IN. It is sometimes useful to turn LOCAL CONTROL off when using the DeepMind 12 to control other hardware/software AfterTouch Sensitivity Curve Settings synthesizers, effects and/or applications.
The PEDAL/CV input can work with a typical foot pedal, where the voltage synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of is supplied by the DeepMind 12 and fed back at a level which is dependant the ARPEGGIATOR. In this mode the ARPEGGIATOR note duration is set by on the position of the pedal.
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Arp&Seq-Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the ARPEGGIATOR notes, and to the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps. When GATE In this menu are all the settings relating to the DeepMind 12 Panel Controls. input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of the ARPEGGIATOR, and also 1.
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CALIBRATE line is highlighted, and then press the +/YES switch. full range. The DeepMind 12 has 12 voices. Each voice has its own LFO, OSC, VCF, ENV and • HOST-VER - This is the version number of the host firmware.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual CALIBRATE VOICES CAL MOD WHEEL To calibrate the MOD WHEEL, please use the following procedure: Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -/NO and +/YES switches will be flashing. If at any time you want to cancel the calibration routine, you can press the -/NO switch.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual CAL PITCH WHEEL 8. At this point move the PITCH WHEEL within the dead zone where you don't feel the tension of the spring. This is ensure that no pitch information is sent To calibrate the PITCH WHEEL, please use the following procedure: while the pitch wheel is not being touched.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual CAL AFTERTOUCH CALIBRATE PEDAL To calibrate the KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH, please use the following procedure: To calibrate the PEDAL please use the following process: Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -/NO and +/YES switches will be Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -/NO and +/YES switches will be flashing.
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2. You will then see a page of the COMPARE menu. The page shown will be the last page you used. If you have not used the COMPARE function since turning the DeepMind 12 on, it will default to page 1 (shown below). •...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.5 WRITE (Write Menu) Page 1 shows the ARP/SEQ and LFO faders. (The Portamento rotary knob is represented by the first fader on the left.) 1. To write a program to memory, first press the WRITE switch.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8. To compare the current program with the intended program location, you can press the COMPARE switch to listen to the difference. To return to the current program, press the COMPARE switch again. 9. Once you have selected the new location and named the program, press the WRITE switch again to write the program.
• CLOCK NOTES - One of the great advantages of having a Master BPM is that the LFOs, ENVELOPES, and many EFFECTS parameters of the DeepMind 12 can The letter T on the highlighted key shows the last played note.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual CHORD SCREEN SOFT KEYS - At the bottom of the chord screen are 3 labels 4. The status line shows the text "CUSTOM-TYPE-NOTES" where: which indicate the software function of the illuminated PROG, GLOBAL and •...
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When keyboard LOCAL control is OFF, only the trigger notes from external keyboards will be sent to any connected devices. When trigger notes are received, the DeepMind 12 will play respective chords based on incoming trigger notes. ILLUMINATED POLY CHORD BANKS - There are 4 memory banks (A, B, C, and D) in which to store and recall your poly chords.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual PEG MODES - Above and below the keyboard illustration are small "pegs" that TRIGGER TYPES show the keys that are notes (N) of an existing poly chord, and the keys that are • T – The letter T is shown printed on all trigger keys.
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WIZARD mode. using the WIZARD (described later). Note: In the procedures that follow, the DeepMind 12 is connected and running • TYPE - If the chord type is recognized as one that is saved in the WIZARD in normal operation (LOCAL is ON), so you can hear the notes and poly chords.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 9. The trigger key is now ready for use. In the above example, with the POLY POLY CHORD CREATION USING THE WIZARD CHORD switch still on, each time you press the G3 key, the poly chord made The poly chord "WIZARD"...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • SPREAD2 MODIFIER – Add the selected chord note in the selected 3. Play and hold a note that you would like to be the root note, then the main OCTAVE (default -1), as shown below, with F2 being added by the WIZARD menu will appear.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 7. The new chord will be saved in the bank, and its details will appear in the 9. If the chord was created with the manual chord record mode (that is, not status line as shown below: using the Wizard), its information text will include the word "CUSTOM."...
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SLOW The TAP/HOLD switch has two functions: • TAP - When you strike the TAP switch successively, the DeepMind 12 will • The Master BPM RATE range is from 20.0 to 275.0 BPM, and the default value calculate the Master BPM value from the tempo of your tapping. After 5 taps is 120.0 BPM.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.1.6 ARP GATE TIME FADER 8.1.7 EDIT ARP/SEQ SWITCH • The ARPEGGIATOR allows you to play a pattern of notes based on the individual keys being held. This section covers in detail all the parameters related to the ARPEGGIATOR.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • OCT - This option allows you to choose how many OCTAVES the ARPEGGIATOR • UP-INV - Notes are played from the lowest to the highest, then the will cycle through. The OCTAVE range is from 1 to 6. If you only choose one...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual UP-ALT - Notes are played as lowest, then highest, then next lowest, • CHORD -The notes are played together for each step of the • ARPEGGIATOR. then next highest and so on until the notes have all been played. This is then repeated.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • RATE(BPM) - This option is the same as the RATE fader on the surface. Any • ARP PATTERN SELECTION - To select an ARPEGGIATOR PATTERN, make changes on the surface will be reflected here. sure that the ' < ' symbol on the PATTERN line is highlighted. The default setting is None.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual (2) STEP INDICATORS - The STEP numbers are shown at the top of the screen. The GATE TIME for each step can then be changed by using the BANK/UP or The current step can be selected using the rotary knob, and each click will BANK/DOWN switches, or the DATA ENTRY fader.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual (7) SAVE/IMPORT -This switch allows you to SAVE the current PATTERN, or Note: If you have edited a PATTERN or IMPORTED a new one, and then go to IMPORT a PATTERN. When you press the WRITE switch (under the SAVE/...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.1.8 EDIT CTRL SEQUENCER RATIO DESCRIPTION The CONTROL SEQUENCER allows you to create a pattern which can be used to Four notes modulate other parameters. This section covers in detail all the parameters Three notes related to the CONTROL SEQUENCER.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • SLEW-RATE - This option allows you to adjust the SLEW RATE of the CONTROL SEQUENCE EDITING SEQUENCER. The SLEW RATE is the rate at which the value changes from one 1. To use the SEQUENCE EDITOR, make sure that the ' < ' symbol on the step to the next.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual (3) VALUE - The VALUE of each step is shown by the height of the bar within the (6) SAVE -This switch takes you to the WRITE PROGRAM dialog (i.e. the normal step. To adjust the value for a step, press the PROG switch (under the VALUE use of the WRITE switch).
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MIDI (Auto) - The Master BPM clock is sourced from the MIDI IN socket and uses the RATE fader to control the CLOCK DIVIDER. If no MIDI clock is present at the MIDI IN socket, the DeepMind 12 will AUTO revert to the internally generated clock.
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• The LFO RATE fader controls the speed of the LFO. The DeepMind 12 offers an LFO speed which can reach into audio frequencies, opening another door to creative modulation possibilities. Decreasing the value will make the LFO RATE slower, and increasing the...
DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.2.2 LFO DELAY TIME FADER 8.2.3 LFO WAVEFORMS INDICATORS • The DELAY TIME fader controls the amount of delay before the LFO starts. • The LFO waveform shape setting is always shown on the LEDs. When the LFO waveform starts, it is faded-in over a period of time. If you The LFO waveform shape in use will have an illuminated LED next to it.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual RATIO DESCRIPTION 4. Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO and +/YES switches, the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which Four notes allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range.
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PITCH MODULATION is preferred in this instance. Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range, it is possible to create traditional frequency modulation (FM) when the LFO is...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual The diagram below shows the waveforms obtained with LFO control of The fader position, current value and stored value for the OSC 1 PITCH MOD OSC 1: fader is shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the modulation as shown below.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.2 OSC 1 PWM FADER The characteristics of the PULSE waveform are shown below: PULSE WAVE (33% PULSE) HARMONIC CONTENT 4th 5th 7th 8th The fader position, current value, and stored value for the OSC 1 PWM fader •...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.4 SQUARE WAVEFORM SWITCH 8.3.3 SAWTOOTH WAVEFORM SWITCH ON=SAWTOOTH ON=SQUARE • This switch controls the SQUARE waveform output for OSC 1. • This switch controls the SAWTOOTH waveform output for OSC 1. The SQUARE waveform has a hollow sound, which does not sound as rich The SAWTOOTH waveform has a rasping, buzzy and hard sound.
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PITCH MODULATION is preferred in this instance. Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range, it is possible to create traditional frequency modulation (FM) when the LFO is used as the source for PITCH MODULATION of the OSCs.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.6 OSC 2 TONE MOD FADER Note: for LFO sources, the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49 % . Note: for ENVELOPE sources, the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ±...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.8 OSC 2 LEVEL FADER The fader position, current value, and stored value for the OSC 2 PITCH fader is shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the pitch setting as shown below: Note: The centre horizontal section of the line shown in the visualization, highlights the fine resolution that is available around the centre point.
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OSC 2 can create complex timbres and rich harmonies. DeepMind 12. The noise generator is commonly used with non-pitched sounds or non-pitched components of a sound, for example a snare drum or OSC SYNC EXAMPLE 1 - OSC2 LOWER FREQUENCY THAN OSC1 an atmospheric sound.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.11 OSC EDIT SWITCH (OSC 1) • P.MOD-SRC - This option allows you to select the source for the amount of PITCH MODULATION from the following: 1. To access the OSC1 PARAMETERS EDIT menu, press the OSC EDIT switch once.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • LFO-1(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. • LFO-2 - Bipolar use of the LFO 2 waveform. In this mode the PWM fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49%.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • P.MOD MODE - This option allows you to select which oscillators are 8.3.12 OSC EDIT SWITCH (OSC 2) controlled by the OSC 1 PITCH MOD fader. 1. To access the OSC EDIT menu, press the OSC EDIT switch.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual There is also a visualization of the modulation as shown below. The Note: In the visualization for Uni-polar LFO sources, the arrow only arrows indicate the polarity of the modulation. points in the UP direction, indicating that the modulation will be positive from the base pitch.
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ENV-2 - Bipolar use of the ENV 2 envelope. In this mode the TONE MOD PITCH, and POLY CHAIN operation of the DeepMind 12. The available -options fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49%.
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EDIT switch again. UNISON 6 The following options are available in the VOICE PARAMETERS menu: WAVEFORM POLYPHONY - This allows you to choose how the DeepMind 12 voices are • ROOT NOTE allocated from one of the following options: FREQUENCY •...
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The default PRIORITY setting is Last. Note: PRIORITY is not available as an option when in POLY CHAIN mode because excess notes are played on other DeepMind 12 units in the Poly Chain. (See the CHAIN PARAMETERS MENU). •...
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The pitch distance from note to note will affect the time it takes CAUTION: If you ever suspect that your DeepMind 12 seems to be out of tune, it is to slide between notes. Sliding is only applied when notes overlap. The a good idea to check the values for TRANSPOSE and GLOBAL-TUNE in this menu.
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(-127) the OSC 2 PORTA-TIME will be zero, and the pitch DeepMind units. change will happen immediately (no sliding). A single DeepMind 12 unit has a maximum of 12 voices that can play at any one time (12-Voice Polyphony). If further voices are attempted than are available, PORTAMENTO BALANCE then information is lost.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual • RANGE-LOWER - This option allows you to set up the lower key for your 3. Audio Connections - The L/R line-level audio output of each DeepMind KEYBOARD SPLIT. You can either set the value manually, using the -/NO and unit connects to the line-level inputs of an audio mixer.
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KEYBOARD SPLIT using a MIDI 5-pin cable as follows: • In the first DeepMind 12 unit, set POLYPHONY to UNISON-3 and press a key. You will see 3 Voice LEDs light up per key. So if you press 4 keys, then 12 •...
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For example, if the first unit is a DeepMind 12 with the keyboard, it will play as normal. The MIDI connection to the other unit, such as a DeepMind 12D desktop model, will allow it to play at the same time.
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The VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER (VCF) is an advanced filter designed specifically middle C. for the DeepMind 12. The VCF filter changes the tone color created by the OSCs and NOISE generator by cutting off, or emphasizing frequencies/harmonics. The 2. The second DeepMind unit can play the notes that are middle C and above.
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FREQUENCY (Hz) The DeepMind 12 filter is capable of being driven into self oscillation. Unlike many other synthesizers, the DeepMind 12 can guarantee an accurate pitch The VCF FREQ range is from 50.0 Hz to 20000.0 Hz. The default VCF even when the filter resonance is pushed to (and past) the point where the FREQUENCY setting is 20000.0 Hz (fully open).
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.5.3 2-POLE SWITCH 8.5.4 VCF EDIT SWITCH ON=2P / OFF=4P FLASHING=EDIT • This switch controls the configuration of poles used in the VCF. The number 1. To access the VCF menu press the VCF EDIT switch.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.5.6 INVERT SWITCH • MW-LFO-DEPTH - This option controls how much the MOD WHEEL position will affect the LFO MODULATION DEPTH. This allows you to add LFO modulation of the filter frequency expressively while you play.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.5.7 VCF LFO FADER 8.5.8 VCF KYBD FADER • The VCF LFO fader controls the amount of VCF LFO modulation that will be • The VCF KYBD fader controls the keyboard tracking of the VCF. The keyboard applied to the cut-off frequency value.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.6 VCA 8.6.2 VCA EDIT MENU The VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA) is split into two stages. The first 1. To access the VCA PARAMETERS menu, press the VCA EDIT switch. is a per-voice stereo VCA which can be modulated by the VCA ENVELOPE, the PAN-SPREAD setting, the VELOCITY SENSITIVITY of the keyboard, and the Pan Destination in the Mod Matrix.
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8.7.1 HPF FREQ FADER ON=BASS BOOST • This switch controls the BOOST stage of the DeepMind 12. The boost function enables an analog circuit which is designed to boost low frequencies at 100 Hz using a shelving equalization and DC blocking functionality.
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8.8 ENVELOPES 8.8.1 VCA ENVELOPE SWITCH The DeepMind 12 has three envelope generators. Each of these generates a 1. To access the VCA ENVELOPE page, press the VCA Envelope switch. control signal with 4 stages (Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release).
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.8.2 VCF ENVELOPE SWITCH 8.8.3 MOD ENVELOPE SWITCH 1. To access the VCF ENVELOPE page, press the VCF ENVELOPE switch. 1. To access the MOD ENVELOPE page, press the MOD ENVELOPE switch. ON = EDIT ON = EDIT 2.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.8.4 CURVES SWITCH 3. To return to normal operation of the ADSR stages, press the CURVES switch again. The CURVES switch will no longer illuminate, and the faders will now control the ADSR stages of whichever envelope switch is currently on: VCF, VCF, or MOD.
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Taking the concept further, the DeepMind 12 offers a huge amount of sources and destinations. For a full list please consult the tables at the end of this section. The DeepMind 12 MOD MATRIX allows creation of eight "busses." Each bus has a source, a destination modulation, and a routing depth.
DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.9.1 MODULATION SOURCES 8.9.2 MODULATION DESTINATIONS The following modulation sources are available: The following modulation destinations are available: Name Description Name Description Pitch Bend Pitch Bend Wheel LFO1 Rate LFO 1 Rate Mod Wheel Modulation Wheel...
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DeepMind 12 User Manual Name Description Name Description 81-92 Fx 1 Params Effects Slot 1 Parameters Env1 DcyCur Envelope 1 Decay Time Curve 93-104 Fx 2 Params Effects Slot 2 Parameters Env1 SuSCur Envelope 1 Sustain Level Curve 105-116 Fx 3 Params...
DeepMind 12 User Manual 9. Effects Reference Guide 9.2 Effects Descriptions Here is a list and brief description of the effects available on the DeepMind 12 9.1 Effects Table synthesizer. No Name Description Device Inspiration Type TC Deep Reverb TC-DeepVRB...
DeepMind 12 User Manual Gated Reverb VintageRev This effect was originally achieved by combining a reverb with a noise gate. Vintage Room simulates the reverberation that occurs when sound is recorded in Our gated reverb creates the same impression by a special shaping of the a small room.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual Delay + Chamber Enhancer These Enhancers are so called “Psycho EQs”. They can enhance the signal spectrum in bass, midrange and high frequencies but they differ from traditional Here we have combined Delay and Chamber reverb, so a single device can provide equalizers.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual Rack Amplifier Delay Modelled after the Tech 21 SansAmp, the Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp simulates the sound of plugging into a real guitar amp. From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, the Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound Stereo Delay provides independent control of left and right delay (echo) times great without using an amp on stage.
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DeepMind 12 User Manual Tel-Ray Delay Chorus Inspired by the original Tel-Ray hardware from the 1960's using a tuna can, some oil and a motor. It has a very simple set of controls but allows you to create delays, echo, chorus, vibrato and reverb type effects. An incredibly versatile and Chorus samples the input, slightly detunes it and mixes it with the original creative effect which has a lush and unique character.
100 DeepMind 12 User Manual Phaser a time difference between the wet and dry sound. The LO and HI CUT knobs allow the effected signal to be band-limited. The Dual Pitch effect allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently, and allows GAIN compensation and panning of the two channels.
101 DeepMind 12 User Manual 9.3 Effects Parameters Note: Effects parameters which appear as modulation destinations are marked with a '*'. TC-DeepVRB (TC DEEP REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Preset — — — Options: Ambience, Church, Gate, Hall, Lo Fi, Modulated, Plate, Room, Spring, Tile, Default.
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102 DeepMind 12 User Manual RoomRev (ROOM REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 0.3 s 28.9 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
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103 DeepMind 12 User Manual HallRev (HALL REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 0.2 s 4.9 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
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104 DeepMind 12 User Manual PlateRev (PLATE REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 0.5 s 10.0 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
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105 DeepMind 12 User Manual GatedRev (GATED REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 140.0 ms 1000.0 ms Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
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106 DeepMind 12 User Manual ChorusVerb (CHORUS & REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Speed 0.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rate of the chorus. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Depth 0.0% 100% Adjusts the modulation depth of the chorus.
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107 DeepMind 12 User Manual FlangeVerb (FLANGER & REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Speed 0.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rate of the flanger. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Depth 0.0% 100% Adjusts the modulation depth of the flanger.
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108 DeepMind 12 User Manual Enhancer (ENHANCING EQ) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION OutGain -12.0 dB 12.0 dB Compensates for changes in level resulting from the effect. Spread 0.0% 100% Emphasizes the stereo content for a wider mix. BassGain 0.0% 100% Adjusts the gain of the bass band.
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109 DeepMind 12 User Manual MulBndDist (MULTIBAND DISTORTION) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION InputGain -24.0 dB 24.0 dB Controls the amount of input gain applied to the signal. Dist Types — — — Distortion Type: VAL(Valve), SAT(Saturation), TUB (Tube), & Post Filter variants (PFV/PFS/PFT).
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110 DeepMind 12 User Manual EdisonEX1 (STEREO IMAGING) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION — Allows the effect to be turned On or Off. InMode — Controls the input mode (Stereo or Mid/Side). OutMode — Controls the output mode (Stereo or Mid/Side).
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111 DeepMind 12 User Manual NoiseGate (NOISE GATE) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Threshold -50.0 Sets signal level at which gate opens. Range -100.0 Control adjusts the amount of gain reduction applied to the signal below threshold. Attack 20.0 Adjusts time taken for gate to open after an over-threshold signal.
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112 DeepMind 12 User Manual 3TapDelay (3-TAP DELAY) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Time 1.0 ms 1500.0 ms Sets the master delay time, and the first stage. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. GainT 0.0% 100% Sets the gain level of the first stage of the delay.
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113 DeepMind 12 User Manual T-RayDelay (TEL-RAY DELAY) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION 0.0% 100% Controls the mix (or ratio) of wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals. Delay 0.0% 100% Adjusts the master delay time. Sustain 0.0% 100% Controls how long the delay is sustained for. Warning at 100% build up will occur.
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114 DeepMind 12 User Manual ModDlyRev (MODULATION/DELAY/REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Time 1.0 ms 1500.0 ms Sets the master delay time. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Factor — — — Sets the delay to rhythmic fractions (1, 1/2, 2/3, 3/2).
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115 DeepMind 12 User Manual Chorus-D (DIMENSIONAL CHORUS) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION — Allows the effect to be turned On or Off. Mode — Switches the operation between Mono and Stereo modes. 0.0% 100% Controls the mix (or ratio) of wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals.
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116 DeepMind 12 User Manual Phaser (STEREO PHASER) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Speed 0.0 Hz 5 Hz Sets the modulation speed. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Depth 0.0% 100% Controls the depth (amount) of modulation. Reso 0.0%...
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117 DeepMind 12 User Manual Dual Pitch (DUAL PITCH SHIFTER) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Semi1 — -12.0 12.0 Adjusts the pitch of the first channel in semi-tones. Cent1 — -50.0 50.0 Adjusts the pitch of the first channel in cents.
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118 DeepMind 12 User Manual RotarySpkr (ROTARY SPEAKER) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION LoSpeed 0.1 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rotational speed when the Low Speed operation is selected. HiSpeed 2.0 Hz 9.9 Hz Adjusts the rotational speed when the High Speed operation is selected.
In order to speed up programming tasks there are several short-cuts While holding the switch you can use any of the following faders to set the implemented on the DeepMind 12 as listed below. source for the respective parameter: Note: While holding down any of the shortcut switches, the menu will •...
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BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN switches to select the PREVIOUS/NEXT category. • When you load a program, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 12 may not match the position stored in memory. In order to send all the physical positions to the program (rather than moving each individually until you reach the stored value), follow this procedure: With the PROG switch held down, press the WRITE switch.
121 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11. Applications On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer, using a few practical examples. 11.1 Studio Configuration Example Wi-Fi Connection DeepMind iOS App Footswitch Audio Interface...
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122 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.2 Live Configuration Example Footswitch Expression Pedal Laptop Computer Mixing console Headphones MIDI Controller Active Loudspeakers...
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124 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.4 Interfacing with Modular Synthesizer Example Gate Modular Synthesizer Mixing console Headphones Active Loudspeakers...
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125 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.5 Interfacing with Other Hardware Example Sync to another Player Footswitch External Sound Module Expression Pedal Mixing console Headphones MIDI Controller Active Loudspeakers...
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126 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.6 Poly Chain Example Footswitch Expression Pedal Headphones Mixing console Active Loudspeakers...
Ensure that the relevant interface (MIDI/USB/Wi-Fi) is configured correctly in the GLOBAL-CONNECTIVITY menu. Ensure that the DeepMind 12 is an active input and output in your DAW / Application MIDI setup. Ensure that your DAW is setup to receive MIDI on the same channel as the DeepMind 12 Transmit channel.
130 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14. Connection Wiring Diagrams The DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer uses servo-balanced outputs. Headphones Connection Cable Wiring The circuit design has an automatic hum suppression with balanced signals and strain relief clam is able to operate, without problem, even at highest levels. Externally-induced sleeve mains hum etc, is thus efficiently suppressed.
131 DeepMind 12 User Manual 15. Technical Specifications Global Display Backlit LCD Type Class compliant USB 2.0, type B Main Menus PROG, FX, GLOBAL, COMPARE, WRITE Supported operating systems Windows 7 or higher** Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher Edit Menus...
132 DeepMind 12 User Manual 16. MIDI Commands MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a messaging protocol used to transfer or communicate information between devices and/or host computers. 16.1 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0...
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133 DeepMind 12 User Manual 16.2 Continuous Controller Messages MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 1 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1. Basic Information Control # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks Bank Select (MSB) —...
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134 DeepMind 12 User Manual MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 2 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1. Basic Information Control # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks VCA Envelope Decay Curve...
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135 DeepMind 12 User Manual MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 3 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1. Basic Information Control # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks Registered Parameter Number(MSB) —...
Data Entry LSB & MSB messages. Note : The DeepMind 12 treats NPRNs from USB, Wi-Fi & the physical MIDI ports separately i.e. it has a 'selected NPRN parameter' for each interface.
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138 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14-bit Parameter Name Range Notes Mod 1 Destination 0-129 See Modulation Matrix Destination List Mod 1 Depth 0-255 -128 (0) to +127 (255) Mod 2 Source 0-22 See Modulation Matrix Source List Mod 2 Destination...
139 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14-bit Parameter Name Range Notes Up (0), Down (1), Up&Down (2), Up Inv (3), Down Inv (4), Up&Down Inv (5), Up Alt (6), Down Alt (7), Random (8), Arp Mode 0-10 As Played (9), Chord (10)
When an app is connected on an consult the manufacturer. interface, the unit sends out additional SysEx messages such as key down & voice allocation update messages The SysEx implementation of the DeepMind 12 is described in the following APP NOTIFY REQUEST sections: MIDI Bytes Description 19.2.1 Universal System Exclusive Message (Device...
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141 DeepMind 12 User Manual 19.2.3 Bulk Dump Packed Data Format 19.2.4 Dump Messages The bulk dumps listed below all use "Packed MS bit" format data packing so a These messages can be used to request a data dump, and are shown with their raw data set of 7 bytes x 8 bits are transmitted as 8 bytes of 7-bits (MSB is 0 for responses.
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142 DeepMind 12 User Manual GLOBAL PARAMETER DUMP RESPONSE PROGRAM BANK DUMP REQUEST (Response is individual program dump responses in a sequence) MIDI Bytes Description MIDI Bytes Description System Exclusive Start 00, 20, 32 Behringer Manufacturers ID System Exclusive Start...
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143 DeepMind 12 User Manual CALIBRATION DATA DUMP REQUEST MIDI Bytes Description System Exclusive Start 00, 20, 32 Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind12 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 ) Calibration Data Dump Request End of System Exclusive CALIBRATION DATA DUMP RESPONSE...
Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel. This can be resolved by running the pitch wheel calibration routine found in the The DeepMind 12 operating system will start and you should see the Behringer GLOBAL-SYSTEM SETTINGS-CALIBRATE menu logo in its display.
This option will reset the global settings. 22.7 7- Reset ALL This option will perform all formatting resetting covered in options 1-5 settings. 22.8 8- EXIT This option will exit the bootloader menu and return the DeepMind 12 to normal operation.
146 DeepMind 12 User Manual 23. Definition of Terms Clock: A digital waveform typically square which is used as a timing source for other components in a system. This glossary provides an explanation of the symbols, terms and abbreviations Comb Filtering: Removal of signal components using a filter shape with a used in this manual.
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147 DeepMind 12 User Manual Digital Signal Processing (DSP): The numerical manipulation of signals, Gate (Synthesizer): A signal used to trigger an event, such as a note usually with the intention to measure, filter, change, effect, produce or compress or an envelope.
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148 DeepMind 12 User Manual MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface): A technical standard that Partial: Any of the sinusoidal waveforms which form part of a complex tone. describes a protocol, digital interface and connectors and allows a wide variety of...
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149 DeepMind 12 User Manual Resonance: The emphasis/boost of frequencies around the cut-off point just Sync (Oscillator): A function where one oscillator is synchronised to another. before attenuation starts to occur. As resonance increases, it will reach a point The waveform of the slave oscillator is reset whenever the waveform of the where the filter will start to self oscillate, producing a signal even when there is master oscillator restarts.
151 DeepMind 12 User Manual 26. Appendix 3 - Poly Chords The following tables show some of the Poly Chords created automatically by the Poly Chord WIZARD. In this mode, there are four categories (CAT): MAJOR, MINOR, DOM, and DIM. Each category has various TYPES available, and three modifiers (MOD): BASS, SPREAD, and SPREAD2.
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152 DeepMind 12 User Manual 26.1 MODIFIER: NONE CAT: MINOR CAT: MAJOR • TYPE: Various, as shown below • TYPE: Various, as shown below • MOD: NONE • MOD: NONE • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4...
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153 DeepMind 12 User Manual CAT: DOM C4 DOM 13 • TYPE: Various, as shown below • MOD: NONE • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 DOM #9#5 C4 DOM 7 C4 DOM 9 CAT: DIM • TYPE: Various, as shown below •...
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154 DeepMind 12 User Manual 26.2 BASS MODIFIER CAT: MINOR CAT: MAJOR • TYPE: Mi • TYPE: Ma • MOD: BASS • MOD: BASS • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1 and 2 •...
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155 DeepMind 12 User Manual CAT: DOM CAT: DIM • TYPE: DOM7a • TYPE: DIM • MOD: BASS • MOD: BASS • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1 and 2 • NOTE: 1 and 2 •...
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156 DeepMind 12 User Manual 26.3 SPREAD MODIFIER CAT: MINOR CAT: MAJOR • TYPE: Mi • TYPE: Ma • MOD: SPREAD • MOD: SPREAD • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: C and F •...
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157 DeepMind 12 User Manual CAT: DOM CAT: DIM • TYPE: DOM7 • TYPE: DIM • MOD: SPREAD • MOD: SPREAD • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: C and F • NOTE: C and F •...
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158 DeepMind 12 User Manual 26.4 SPREAD2 MODIFIER CAT: MINOR CAT: MAJOR • TYPE: Mi • TYPE: Ma • MOD: SPREAD2 • MOD: SPREAD2 • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 •...
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159 DeepMind 12 User Manual CAT: DOM CAT: DIM • TYPE: DOM7 • TYPE: DIM • MOD: SPREAD2 • MOD: SPREAD2 • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 •...
160 DeepMind 12 User Manual 27. Appendix 4 - Default Program 5. Now that this default program is loaded, you can use it for a base from which to create your own programs. It has simple settings, with none of The following screenshots show the settings used for the "Default program"...
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161 DeepMind 12 User Manual Note: Some menus and menu items affect Global parameters rather than OSC 1 MENU (OSC1 EDIT Switch) individual program parameters. When these items are adjusted, the program name will not appear with an asterisk*. ARPEGGIATOR MENU (ARP/SEQ EDIT Switch, page 1)
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162 DeepMind 12 User Manual VOICE MENU (POLY EDIT Switch, page 1) VCA ENVELOPE MENU (ENVELOPES VCA Switch) PITCH MENU (POLY EDIT Switch, page 2) VCF ENVELOPE MENU (ENVELOPES VCF Switch) VCF MENU (VCF EDIT Switch) MOD ENVELOPE MENU (ENVELOPES MOD Switch)
3. If you want to save this change, press the WRITE switch. You can also rename the program and save it in another location at this time, instead of writing When you load a program, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 12 may not over the original.
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165 DeepMind 12 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION DeepMind 12 MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Responsible Party Name: 5270 Procyon Street Address: Las Vegas, NV 89118 +1 702 800 8290 Phone Number: DeepMind 12 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B...
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