Getting Started - Modal CRAFTsynth 2.0 User Manual

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Getting Started

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Basic Functions
Powering on
CRAFTsynth 2.0 can be powered either through the micro USB socket, or by 3 x AA batteries
installed in the underside battery compartment.
To use USB power, simply connect a Micro USB cable to a power source, and slide the power
switch to the bottom "USB" position.
To use batteries install 3xAA the battery compartment on the underside of the unit, and slide
the power switch to the top "BAT" position.
PLEASE ENSURE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY - FAILURE TO INSTALL BATTERIES
CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Before powering up ensure the volume control is at minimum. Electronics during first power-
on create a 'pop' and this may cause damage to your speakers and the sound guy's ear drums.
Power on by using the power toggle on the rear of the unit to select to correct source as
outlined above the toggle.
Touch Pads
Playing notes
The 8 touch pads allow you to program and play the synthesiser without sending it MIDI from
another device. The octave can be configured using the - and + buttons.The touch pads also
send MIDI notes out, which you can use to control other instruments or features on your
DAW.
The touch pads can be configured into various user selectable scales. The root note can also
be changed.
Secondary functions
The touch pads can also be used to load or save presets by holding the PRESET button and
tapping to load or holding to save.. (See UI Combinations)
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