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Alyseum MS-MATRIX User Manual

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(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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Caution

Read Instructions: read and understand all of the safety and operating instructions before
using this equipment.
Retain Instructions: the safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings: follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the
user manual.
Avoid Attachments: do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by
Alyseum as they may prove to be hazardous.
Installation:
● Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.
● Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat.
● Additionally avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or
moisture.
Servicing:
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
 To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself
because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
MS-MATRIX – User's manual © - Revision 1.8
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  • Page 1: Caution

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 MS-MATRIX - User manual This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 Contents Caution ....................... 1 Contents ......................2 What is the MS-MATRIX ? ................. 4 Features ....................... 4 Specifications ....................4 Bloc diagram ....................5 Hardware ......................6 Package Content ..................6 Expander Options..................6 Installing the MS-MATRIX ................
  • Page 3 MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 Miscellaneous ....................17 Disclaimer....................17 Maintenance ....................17 Static Electricity, ESD................. 17 6.3.1 Some tips and precautions for ESD sensitive environment ....17 6.3.2 Standard symbols for ESD advertising ........... 17 Statement and Agency Compliance ............18 6.4.1 WEEE (for EU countries) ...............

  • Page 4: What Is The Ms-Matrix

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 What is the MS-MATRIX ? The Alyseum MS-MATRIX is a Eurorack module consisting of a dynamic matrix, both analog and digital in nature, which supports 16 inputs and 16 outputs. A special 256 LED display makes for a friendly and intuitive graphical user interface, with each LED representing one of the 256 points of connections available.

  • Page 5: Bloc Diagram

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 Bloc diagram IN 1 OUT 1 Buffer Buffer OUTPUT / LOAD HV 16 x 16 Crosspoint INPUT / SAVE switch array IN 16 OUT 16 Buffer Buffer IN / OUT PRESET MIDI / CV...

  • Page 6: Hardware

    Reconnect the Eurorack case power cable back into the main power supply and switch the case power on ● Test out your newly installed MS-MATRIX module by following the instructions of Chapter 5.1 Initialization Sequence ● If it doesn’t seem to be working as expected, immediately disconnect the system from the mains power supply again.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 making completely sure that the ribbon cable is the right way round where it connects to the module and the bus. Front Panel The MIDI input for Preset selection via MIDI devices (DIN5)

  • Page 8: Software

    The MS-MATRIX does NOT function as a mixer. Please refer to the expander for mixer function. While it is possible to map one input location to several output locations (and thus have the MS-MATRIX act as a multiplier), it is impossible to map several inputs to the same output. Page 8...

  • Page 9: Preset Mode

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 All outputs not specifically connected to an input, are by default connected to input 16, so as to avoid interference between analog audio channels. Please do not use input 16 unless all other inputs (1-15) are already connected to an output.

  • Page 10: Saving A Preset Automatically

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 Pushing the INPUT/SAVE encoder will overwrite the current matrix connections to the specific location and the previously saved matrix will be lost. 5.4.3 Saving a Preset Automatically When Auto Save is activated (see paragraph 5.6.2) there is no need for any action in order to save a Preset as any change made is automatically saved.

  • Page 11: Settings

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 Settings 5.6.1 Assigning a MIDI Note to Preset 01 By default Preset 01 corresponds to key C3 (MIDI Note 48). Consecutive chromatic notes correspond to the rest of the Preset locations as shown below.

  • Page 12: Factory Reset

    7. The initialization sequence begins (see paragraph 5.1). MIDI Bootloader The MS-MATRIX is pre-programmed with the ability to receive firmware upgrades (for bugfixes, extra features, customizations etc...) via MIDI protocol (SysEx commands). Thanks to Olivier Gillet from Mutable Instrument for his open Bootloader code: https://github.com/pichenettes/avr-midi-bootloader.
  • Page 13 5. Press and hold the BOOT button, while turning the Eurorack case power back on. The BOOT button is located behind the small hole in MS-MATRIX front panel – left from the mode LED, and can be pressed using a thin, long object like, for example, a toothpick.

  • Page 14: Ms-Matrix Editor

    MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 MS-MATRIX Editor The MS-MATRIX Editor is an application that provides an easy and fast interface to the MS-MATRIX functionalities. It works on Windows and Mac OSX, and it’s free to download from the Alyseum website (http://www.alyseum.com/downloads).

  • Page 15: Preset Selector

    Current Preset). 5.9.4 MS-MATRIX Actions Save All Presets: All Presets are saved to the MS-MATRIX. The active I/O connections are not changed. Save Current Preset: The selected Preset (see 5.9.3 Preset Selector) is saved to the MS- MATRIX. The active I/O connections are not changed.

  • Page 16: Active-Preset Changer Tab

    EEPROM memory to the active switch matrix (see 5.4.1 Loading a Preset). After selecting the correct channel – the one that the MS-MATRIX is configured to receive PGM Change Messages on (see 5.5 MIDI / CV Mode) – you just press the button corresponding to the Preset you want to load and the matrix connections are set according to the selected Preset.
  • Page 17 Static Electricity, ESD Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause malfunction and/or damage to electronic devices if discharged into the module. Despite Alyseum products having built-in protections against ESD, voltages might build up at levels that could harm your equipment. 6.3.1 Some tips and precautions for ESD sensitive environment ●...
  • Page 18 Alyseum products comply with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EC. Warranty and repair Alyseum warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 19 MS-MATRIX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.8 MIDI Chart MS-MATRIX MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ver.1.0. 2013-08-07 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks 1-16 Default Basic Channel Changed not applicable Default Mode Messages not applicable Altered Note Number Velocity Keys After Touch Channels...

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