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- Page 1 Modal SKULPTsynthesiser Polyphonic Virtual Analogue Synthesiser User Manual OS Version - 1.20...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information WARNING – AS WITH ALL ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, care and general precautions must be observed in order to operate this equipment safely. If you are unsure how to operate this apparatus in a safe manner, please seek appropriate advice on its safe use. ENSURE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY - FAILURE TO INSTALL BATTERIES CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE This apparatus MUST NOT BE OPERATED NEAR WATER or where there is risk of the... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index 00. Introduction 01. Getting Started Basic Functions UI Combinations 02. Connections 03. Synthesis Engine Oscillators Filter Envelopes LFOs Keyboard Modulation Modulation Slots Arpeggiator Sequencer 04. MIDI MIDI Implementation Chart 05. Update 06. ModalApp Getting Started Editor Page Controller Page Sequencer Page Preset Manager Page Settings Page... -
Page 4: Introduction
Modal SKULPT synthesiser is a portable 4-voice 32 oscillator virtual analogue synthesiser. It features morphable waveforms, state variable filter, a comprehensive modulation matrix, 8 modulation sources, including two audio rate LFOs, a fully featured arpeggiator and a realtime Introduction sequencer. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Basic Functions Getting Started Powering on SKULPT synthesiser can be powered either through the micro USB socket, or by 6 x AA batteries installed in the underside battery compartment. To use USB power, simply connect the supplied Micro USB cable to a power source, and slide the power switch to the left-hand “USB”... -
Page 6: Ui Combinations
UI Combinations UI Combinations SKULPT synthesiser is a comprehensive and fully featured synthesiser despite it’s small size. Sequencer Therefore there are a number of user interface combinations that are required to access some of the deeper fuctions of the synth: PLAY = START/STOP SEQUENCE SHIFT + PLAY = RECORD NOTES/PARAMETERS... -
Page 7: Connections
Line Out Connections Line level dual mono output on Micro USB Connection for power, MIDI 3.5mm Stereo jack. This output can input and MIDI output. Simply connect be connected to any line level input Skulpt to a powered USB socket, such for monitoring and recording. -
Page 8: Synthesis Engine
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Page 9: Oscillators
SKULPT synthesiser features 2 unique morphable waveform oscillators identified by Wave 1 SKULPT synthesiser uses a Modal designed state variable 2-pole resonant filter (capable of and Wave 2 labels. It has a total of 32 oscillators inside, that’s 4 voices with 8 oscillators per morphing from low pass, through band pass, to high pass). -
Page 10: Filter
Envelopes LFOs SKULPT synthesiser provides 3 separate 4-stage Envelope Generators (i.e. envelopes), one for SKULPT synthesiser features two individual low frequency oscillators: LFO 1 is a simple LFO and the filter (FILT-EG), one for the amplifier (AMP-EG) and one for modulations (MOD-EG). With is ‘global’... -
Page 11: Lfos
Keyboard SKULPT synthesiser has some very flexible voicing and MIDI options SKULPT synthesiser features two built in effects, a waveshaping distortion and a delay. • Oct -/+ : These buttons control the key range available along the Touch Pads. • Distortion: When holding the SHIFT key this encoder allows us to control the Distortion amount. - Page 12 Modulation Modulation SKULPT synthsiser has a comprehensive Modulation Matrix with 8 Slots, 8 Modulation Sources Parameter LFO1 LFO2 MOD-EG NOTE VELO AFTT MODW and 37 Modulation destinations. Cutoff Reso These Mod slots can be used to assign any combination of modulation sources to destinations, meaning that 1 modulation source can be assigned to 8 different destinations, or 8 Morph modulation sources can be assigned to a single destination, or any other combination thereof.
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Page 13: Keyboard
Modulation Slots Arpeggiator On SKULPT synthesiser each modulation source has it’s own dedicated assign button on the SKULPT synthesiser features an arpeggiator with division, direction, octave, bipolar swing and front panel. Assign buttons can be latched so you don’t have to hold them while assigning sustain controls modulation destinations or accessing shift functions! Slots can also be easily muted or cleared by enetering the MOD SLOTS mode. - Page 14 Sequencer SKULPT synthesiser has a realtime sequencer that can record up to 256 notes at midi clock resolution with 4 notes of polyphony. Overdub is automatic - simply keep adding notes when the sequencer is recording. The sequencer also allows animation of 4 parameters as part of the sequence - simply move the parameter you wish to automate when the sequencer is recording.
- Page 15 MIDI MIDI SKULPT synthesiser is a fully USB-MIDI class-compliant, meaning you can plug it into your computer, no drivers required, and gain access to a huge array of extra features. Simply plug in SKULPT synthesiser to a USB port and it will show up as a MIDI input and output device in any software that supports external MIDI devices.
- Page 16 MIDI MIDI MIDI Channel Program Change On SKULPT synthesiser the MIDI channel can be set from the front panel, or with the Sending a program change to SKULPT synthesiser will load the relevant preset. MODALapp. Sync Power on holding PRESET and the current midi channel will flash on one of the touch pads 1 - 16.
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Page 17: Modulation
MIDI CC Implemention Chart Function Values Function Values Seq Load 0 - 63 Osc2 Fine Detune -/+ 1 Semitone Modulation Wheel “ FEG Amount 63 (0) +/- 63 Glide 0 - 2.5 seconds, exponential Morph 0 = LP / 64 = BP / 127 = HP Headphone Volume Silence - full volume Cutoff... - Page 18 MIDI CC Implemention Chart MIDI CC Implemention Chart Function Values Function Values LFO1 Mode 0-41 Retrig / 42-83 Free / 84-127 Single Mod Slot 1 Depth 63 (0) +/- 63 LFO2 Mode 0-41 Retrig / 42-83 Free / 84-127 Single Mod Slot 2 Depth 63 (0) +/- 63 Arp Status...
- Page 19 Update Update SKULPT synthesiser’s firmware can be updated remotely. This means that you will be able to update your Skulpt to the latest version each time an update is released. MODALapp will provide the most user-friendly way to update firmware, however it is also possible to update the firmware using MIDI sysex messages, meaning you won’t need the app.
- Page 20 MODALapp MODALapp MODALapp adds visual feedback for SKULPT synthesiser (and CRAFT units) and access to a handful of extra settings outlined above. All parameters are accessible from a single interface split into 4 tabs. • All track parameters accessible from a single interface •...
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Page 21: Arpeggiator
Getting Started Editor Page Connecting devices MODALapp can be attached to an iPad using a Camera Connection kit, or an Android device using a USB OTG (On-the-go) adapter. NOTE: If you wish to use more than one USB device with your tablet, phone or computer, or in some cases your mobile device may not be powerful enough to power SKULPT synthesiser please connect SKULPT synthesiser and any other devices through a powered USB hub. -
Page 22: Sequencer
Controller Page Sequencer Page This page provides a MIDI controller for playing your SKULPT synthesiser with 16 assignable Here you can access the complete sequencer and animation options as well as the global macro controls. arpeggiator and sequencer options from the previous page. You can select the number of octaves of playable on screen keyboard has using the 3, 2 or 1 You have an animator grid that you can click and drag across to draw. -
Page 23: Midi
Preset Management Page Settings Page This page allows you to backup, curate and restore your saved presets for both patches and Here you can find out your firmware version and update your firmware, you can select the sequencer. MIDI channel, Toggle omni on / off, configure Din MIDI In / Out Filter settings. Configure MIDI routing, toggle the Metronome on / off and view the current clock source. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Appendix My SKULPT doesn’t turn on? When you provide power to the SKULPT synthesiser and power on using the power switch, you should see LEDs light up. If this isn’t the case, please check the following: • Check that the switch is selecting the correct power sourece, USB or BAT (6xAA batteries) If powering by USB: •... -
Page 25: Modalapp
Troubleshooting My SKULPT doesn’t respond to MIDI Please check that you have SKULPT synthesiser set to the same MIDI channel that you are sending MIDI to. Also please check the current MIDI filters in the MODALapp if using a DIN connection. The touch pads don’t seem to work properly or the sound keeps re-triggering? The touch pads work though ‘capacitive sensing’, detecting the presence of your touch in a similar way to your smartphone screen.
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