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Summary of Contents for Arturia Microlab
- Page 1 USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.
- Page 3 A card describing how to register for and download your copy of Bitwig Studio 8-Track. Be sure to register your MicroLab as soon as possible! There is a sticker on the bottom panel that contains the serial number of your unit and an unlock code. These are required during the online registration process.
- Page 4 The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of release. However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.1.2. Pitch and Modulation Touch Strips in detail ............................... 5 2.1.3. Shift Functions..........................................6 2.2. Side panel....................................8 Using MicroLab with Analog Lab Lite......................9 3.1. Audio and MIDI setup ................................ 9 3.2. Playing Sounds................................... 10 3.3. Selecting Presets ................................10 MIDI Control Center .............................. -
Page 6: Introduction
‘last position hold’ or ‘return to zero’ modes of operation. The included MIDI Control Center software lets you configure various controls of MicroLab in a simple and easy way directly from your computer. This lets you adapt MicroLab to suit your musical needs. -
Page 7: Overview
2. OVERVIEW 2.1. Making the connections Setting up MicroLab for use with Analog Lab Lite is fast and simple: First install Analog Lab Lite on your computer and be sure to register and authorize it (see Chapter 2 of the Analog Lab user manual). -
Page 8: Top Panel
2.1.1. Top Panel Shift button: This button lets you access the secondary functions of MicroLab. The secondary functions are listed in blue text under the buttons and strips and in black above the first 16 keys of the keyboard. These functions are described in the "Shift Functions"... -
Page 9: Pitch And Modulation Touch Strips In Detail
Modulation strip alters the modulation amount of the played sound, from no modulation (bottom) to maximum modulation (top). Arturia's MIDI Control Center software can be used to configure the Pitch strip to either “Return to Zero” upon release (like a typical spring-loaded pitch wheel) or to hold its released position. -
Page 10: Shift Functions
2.1.3. Shift Functions MicroLab has a limited number of controls due to its small size, but the Shift button allows the buttons, strips and keys to serve useful secondary functions. These functions are as follows: 2.1.3.1. Selecting the Keyboard MIDI Channel: Hold Shift and press a key on the keyboard to select the output MIDI Channel for the MicroLab keyboard. - Page 11 This is a handy feature when you are on stage or otherwise not near your computer. !: The MIDI Controller setting (at the lower right of Analog Lab Lite) must be set to MicroLab for this feature to work correctly. 2.1.3.4. Selecting Filters and Presets with touch strips (in Analog Lab /...
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Page 12: Side Panel
MicroLab to your computer. The USB connector is located on the side instead of the back so that the MicroLab can be placed directly in front of a laptop without having to leave extra (wasted) space for a USB connector to exit from the rear of the keyboard. This feature is very useful in small studios or portable setups where space is extremely limited. -
Page 13: Using Microlab With Analog Lab Lite
3. USING MICROLAB WITH ANALOG LAB LITE This chapter will focus on to use MicroLab to Analog Lab Lite software. Note that you will find only basic coverage of Analog Lab Lite features here. For more details about Analog Lab Lite, please refer to the Analog Lab user manual. -
Page 14: Playing Sounds
To play sounds in Analog Lab Lite, simply play the MicroLab keyboard! Use the Pitch and Mod strips to modulate your sounds and the Octave + / - buttons to shift the MicroLab's keyboard range up or down. The Hold button sustains notes (like a sustain pedal on a piano) and the Chord function lets you program and trigger complex chords using a single key. -
Page 15: Midi Control Center
!: MCC works with most of Arturia’s devices, so if you already have an earlier version of it installed on your computer, be sure to download the latest version to ensure it includes support for MicroLab. -
Page 16: Where To Find The Mcc Manual
4.2.1. How to use MCC • Select the MicroLab feature that you would like to edit. As you move the mouse over the MicroLab keyboard on your screen, a red box will appear over any feature that can be edited (as shown below). - Page 17 You can also double-click the value displayed below a knob to enter it numerically if you wish. Arturia - User Manual MicroLab - MIDI Control Center...
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Page 18: Microlab's Available Controls
♪: It is possible to change the MIDI Channel setting directly from MicroLab (without using MCC) by using shift commands. See the Shift Functions section in Chapter 2 of this user manual to learn how to do this. - Page 19 You can select what method works best for you. 4.2.2.3. Pitch Strip The Mode drop-down menu lets you switch MicroLab's Pitch strip on or off. The • default Pitch Bend setting means the strip will operate as a pitch bend controller.
- Page 20 4.2.2.4. Mod Strip The Mode drop-down menu lets you switch MicroLab's Mod strip on or off. The • default Control setting means the strip will operate as a modulation controller. Set this to Off you would like to deactivate the strip.
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Page 21: Software License Agreement
The License is not a sale of the original SOFTWARE. 2. Grant of License Arturia grants you a non-exclusive license for the use of the software according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You may not lease, loan or sub-license the software. - Page 22 8. Limited Warranty Arturia warrants that the disks on which the software is furnished is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
- Page 23 Arturia was previously advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
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Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
Important notice: DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT! This product, when installed as indicate in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirement. Modifications not expressly approved by Arturia may avoid your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
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