Summary of Contents for Eigenharp Tau
- Page 1 Tau Quick Reference. For Setup: Factory Tau 1 For software version 1.3.29 and above...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Eigenharp Terminology 2. Layout overview 3. Choosing Splits 4. Split 1 5. Split 2 6. Split 3 7. Percussion Keys 8. Keygroups 9. Drummer controls / Recorder controls 10. Scales / Tonics 11. Advanced controls 12. Advanced Drummer 13. -
Page 3: Eigenharp Terminology
Main mode key What is a mode key? The mode keys allow you to navigate your way around the Eigenharp, and access its various features quickly and easily. For example mode keys are used to choose sounds, access controls for drum loops and recorders, or choose di erent keyboard layouts. -
Page 4: Layout Overview
Layout overview These are the main elements of the Eigenharp Tau. Breath Pipe Main mode key Strip Controller (on reverse) Percussion keys Keyboard lock Instrument Foot Base Station connector... -
Page 5: Choosing Splits
Choosing Splits Pushing and holding the main mode key gives you access to three splits and both of the arrangers. The currently selected split is lit green. To select the desired split, press its corresponding key and it will turn from red to green, then release the mode key. -
Page 6: Split
Split 1 This contains keygroup 1. Main mode key Metronome start/stop Keygroup 1 Keygroup 1 mode key Octave down Octave up... -
Page 7: Split
Split 2 This contains keygroup 2 and keygroup 3. Main mode key Metronome start/stop Keygroup 2 Keygroup 3 Keygroup 2 mode key Keygroup 3 mode key Octave down Octave up... - Page 8 Split 3 This contains keygroups 4, 5 and 6. Main mode key Metronome start/stop Keygroup 4 Keygroup 5 Keygroup 6 Keygroup 4 mode key Keygroup 5 mode key Octave down Keygroup 6 mode key Octave up...
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Page 9: Percussion Keys
Percussion Keys Choose between this keygroup’s di erent functions by pressing the percussion mode key. Percussion mode key Sampler 3 Sampler 4 Audio Unit 3 Audio Unit 4 MIDI output 2 ‘Cello Scroll Keys... -
Page 10: Keygroups
Keygroups The shaded area represents a generic keygroup. Below it are its main function keys. These keys remain the same for all keygroups. The Record and Unplay keys are only available when an instrument is selected. Octave down Record Octave up Unplay / cancel recording Keygroup Mode Key layout When you press a keygroup’s mode key the following options will show. - Page 11 Diagram A - Drummer controls Each of the keys labelled 1-12 represents a drum loop – pressing any of these will turn the loop on or o . To play drum loops the metronome must be running. Metronome start/stop 1 – Drummer voice 1 play/unplay 2 –...
- Page 12 Diagram C - Scale controls Diagram D – Tonic controls This page will allow you to change scales for each keygroup. This page will allow you to change tonics for each keygroup, The scale keys can be customised, however the default scales arranged as follows: are arranged as follows: 1 –...
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Page 13: Advanced Controls
Advanced controls (On split 1) The advanced controls are accessed on Split 1 by pressing keygroup 1’s mode key. The layout of the advanced control keys corresponds with the layout of the instruments and standard controls that become available when you hold down a keygroup’s mode key. There are no advanced controls for the recorder and scheduler hence the gap between the key labelled 1 (advanced drummer controls) and the key labelled 2 (advanced scale controls). -
Page 14: Advanced Drummer
Advanced Drummer controls This control page will allow you to edit drummer volumes and browse di erent drum loops for each drummer voice. The main controls allow you to edit the master volume, pan and FX sends for all drummer loops. –... -
Page 15: Advanced Mixer
Advanced Mixer controls This control mode will allow you to change the volume, pan and FX sends for each instrument. You can also choose your audio device or alter the master volume and pan. – Volume – Pan Main mode key FX1 –... -
Page 16: Advanced Cello
Advanced Cello controls Main mode key – Recorder overdub on/o – Mixer browse – Cello convolver impulse response browse – Inline FX plugin browse – Inline FX GUI show/hide – Inline FX GUI bypass on/o – Monophonic Mode on/o – Volume –... -
Page 17: Advanced Clarinet
Advanced Clarinet controls Main mode key – Recorder overdub on/o – Mixer browse – Inline FX plugin browse – Inline FX GUI show/hide – Inline FX GUI bypass on/o – Monophonic Mode on/o – Volume – Pan FX1 – FX send 1 FX2 –... -
Page 18: Advanced Synth
Advanced Synth controls Main mode key – Recorder overdub on/o – Mixer browse – Inline FX plugin browse – Inline FX GUI show/hide – Inline FX GUI bypass on/o – Volume – Pan FX1 – FX send 1 FX2 – FX send 2 –... -
Page 19: Advanced Audio Unit 1, 2, 3 And
Advanced Audio Unit 1, 2, 3 and 4 controls This page will allow you to select a MIDI channel, e.g. key 1 – MIDI channel 1, key 2 = MIDI channel 2, etc. You may also choose polyphonic mode by pressing the key marked ‘PM’ on the diagram. In polyphonic mode each note is sent out on its own MIDI channel. -
Page 20: Advanced Midi
Advanced MIDI 1 controls This page will allow you to select a MIDI channel, e.g. key 1 – MIDI channel 1, key 2 = MIDI channel 2, etc. You may also choose polyphonic mode by pressing the key marked ‘PM’ on the diagram. In polyphonic mode each note is sent out on its own MIDI channel. -
Page 21: Advanced Sampler 1,2 And
Advanced Sampler 1, 2 and 4 controls Main mode key – Recorder overdub on/o – Mixer browse – Inline FX plugin browse – Sampler 1, 2 or 4 SoundFont browse – Inline FX GUI show/hide – Inline FX GUI bypass on/o –... -
Page 22: Advanced Sampler
Advanced Sampler 3 controls Main mode key – Recorder overdub on/o – Sampler 3 left SoundFont browse – Sampler 3 right SoundFont browse – Mixer browse – Inline FX plugin browse – Inline FX GUI show/hide – Inline FX bypass on/o –... -
Page 23: Advanced Midi
Advanced MIDI 2 controls This page will allow you to select a MIDI channel, e.g. key 1 – MIDI channel 1, key 2 = MIDI channel 2, etc. You may also choose polyphonic mode by pressing the key marked ‘PM’ on the diagram. In polyphonic mode each note is sent out on its own MIDI channel. - Page 24 Advanced Scale Controls These controls allow you to browse and change the scales that are set by the Scale controls. The scale that you pick in the Browser sets the scale within all the scale slots across not only the Keygroup speci c Scale controls but also the Global Scale controls.
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Page 25: Advanced Headphone Controls
Advanced Headphone Controls The Advanced Headphone controls are used to con gure the use of the Eigenharp Tau’s built-in headphone output. The functions available in this mode allow you to enable, disable and adjust the gain of the headphones as well as adjusting the send level from each instrument to the headphone output using the Headphone send nudgers below. -
Page 26: Pedal Calibration
Pedal Calibration This page allows you to calibrate the Eigenharp Tau’s volume and sustain pedals when using the base station pro. Main mode key Scripts – Browse factory & user scripts – Set pedal 1 value as minimum – Set pedal 2 value as minimum Calibration –... -
Page 27: Arranger 1 And 2
Arranger 1 and 2 The Arranger is the Eigenharp’s built in setup sequencer. There are two arrangers in Factory Tau 1 which you can use simultaneously. Arranger 1 is used to play sounds on Audio Unit 4 and Arranger 2 is used to play sounds on Sampler 4.
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