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Page 2 Rev. 1.29.2020 Information contained in this Midimini V30 Manual, including but not limited to speciﬁcations and appearances, are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on behalf of ANALOGIA INC. No portion of this manual may be produced or transmitted in any form, or by any means—whether electronic or mechanical, or for any purpose other than purchaser’s personal use—without the explicit written permission of ANALOGIA INC.
Page 3: Limited Warranty
MIDI DOCUMENTATION / ASSIGNMENTS - SEC. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - SEC. 16 3 8 - 3 9 SPECIFICATIONS - SEC. 17 4 0 - 4 2 COMPARISON CHART - SEC. 18 LEGAL - SEC. 19 © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 4: Limited Warranty Terms And Conditions
ANALOGIA INC. without an RMA will be refused and returned. Shipping insurance is optional, but highly recommended. ANALOGIA INC./STUDIO ELECTRONICS will repair or replace this product at its sole option and at no charge to you for parts and labor—when deemed necessary and within the warranty period—provided that ANALOGIA INC./STUDIO ELECTRONICS reserves the right to determine whether the product is “defective”...
Page 5 The product has been exposed to rain.  d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.  e) The product has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 6: Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided with the product. If it does not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 7: Unpacking And Inspection
NOTE: Allow MIDIMINI V30 5-10 minutes to warm up before use, as it is an Analog Instrument. If the unit has been subjected to temperatures under 60 degrees for an extended period, optimal oscillator tuning and stability may require 15-20 minutes of warm-up time, during which time you could dig deeper into this manual.
Page 8 REGISTRATION Registering your Midimini V30 synth creates a handshake between owner and manufacturer, insures access to Analogia Inc. tech. support, warranty service, product updates, and if desired, promotional oﬀers. As always, our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram outlets are current and generally helpful, so stay tuned.
Page 9: Signal Flow Chart
Please forward purchase information to registration@studioelectronics.com  SIGNAL FLOW CHART Coming Soon!  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 10: Features And Controls
FEATURES & CONTROLS The Midimini V30 is no mere Midimini repackage; while it retains its part for part recreation of the famed Minim—g in all vital areas, a substantial infusion of creativity and sweat, not likely to be missed even by the implacable, question mark-postured, casual social media observer.
Page 11 All the countless hours of design and testing (the good, bad, and the ugly) were more than worth the eﬀort. With a reasonable amount of humility, and an acceptable amount of beaming pride, we proclaim the Midimini V30 an SE masterpiece! We believe you’ll share the same view upon seeing and experiencing it.
Page 12 RESET PATCH “We have talked (again) to engineerz,” and they still advise returning to this very basic patch, to restart one’s exploration of the Midimini V30’s sound and structure, when overly puzzled, or utterly lost. So do we. Fullsize Reset pdf ...
Page 15 This two-position switch selects between NOISE and OSC 3 modulation interaction with the MODMIX. CV OUT �� A handy MIDI to CV converter, carrying pitch and OSC3 Main pitch Control Voltage Output.   modwheel information. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 16 Lo Frequency Modulation Patch it into the External Input and you have another Oscillator. VCA CV input is another avenue for experimentation. LFO OUT AMOUNT) Attenuator for LFO output.   © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 17: Master Tune
MASTER TUNE Adjusts the overall tuning for the unit: roughly + and - 7 semitones. WAVEFORM (x3) Five position switch selects the WAVEFORM to be outputted—all waves are always active.  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 18 Overall Control Voltage patch point input. OSC1 CV OSC1 Control Voltage patch point input (additive). OSC2 CV OSC2 Control Voltage patch point input (additive). OSC3 CV OSC3 Control Voltage patch point input (additive).   © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 19 Oscillator 1 Output patch point. No longer locked out of the modulation game. Use with abandon.   *Heterodyning is a signal processing technique invented by Canadian inventor-engineer Reginald Fessenden that creates new frequencies by combining or mixing two frequencies. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 20 This is a discreet transistor preamp which feeds the audio mix bus along with the OSCILLATORS, Attenuator for External input.   NOISE and Ring Mod. Best to set input level to maximum and adjust source to suit. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 21 ﬁnally falls oﬀ at a third rate (release), determined by the decay stage as it tied to the release stage. Near exact details to follow. KEY TRACK 1/3 Routes the Oscillator pitch CV to the Filter so the sound will brighten as you play up the keyboard 1/3 strength. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 22 Under the hood hub for MIDI Channel, Aftertouch and Modwheel. MIDI: Hold LEARN and play a note to select channel. Aftertouch: Hold LEARN and move Modwheel to swap to between Aftertouch and Modwheel control of VCF Cutoﬀ—its default setting.  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 23: Loudness Contour
The amplitude at which the SUSTAIN is set then falls at the rate set by the DECAY time—DECAY being the mind of the afterthought of REL (release), as DECAY and REL share the same circuit. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 24 Output Attenuator for the ENV2 OUT jack. ENV2 OUT Envelope 2 Output patch point. �� Excellent Priority/Vintage Mono Synth read here: GATE IN https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/priorities-triggers Gate Input patch point. GATE OUT Gate Output patch point.  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 25 Voltage Control patch point which disconnects/defeats ENV2, surrendering complete control of the VCA to the patched source. POWER �� Using REL2 without REL1 is a really eﬀective way of creating a more Green light go. interesting release contour. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 26: Factory Patches
FACTORY PATCHES   MMV30 Factory Patch 110919.5 © 2019 Analogia Inc. MMV30 Factory Patch 110919.5 © 2019 Analogia Inc. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 27 MOD for some added metallic harmonics. Even adding a small amount of OSC3 > OSC2 Cross Mod will bring more life to the sound. Make it scream by adding in AMP DRIVE, FBK GAIN, and/or FEEDBACK. Midimini V30 User Manual © Analogia Inc. 2020...
Page 28 ﬁlter attack for a softer feel. Slight global LFO to VCO gives a little added thickness, plus LFO OUT to OSC 3 CV input provides some additional vibrato just on OSC 3. How could you not add a little FEEDBACK? Midimini V30 User Manual © Analogia Inc. 2020...
Page 29 1/2 bar resolution with reverse saw waveform, making the LFO VCO and LFO VCF knobs sound like drum ﬁlls. RING MOD and OSC>OSC2 Xmod. Note #, Velocity, and Mod wheel depth will have remarkable timbre changes! Midimini V30 User Manual © Analogia Inc. 2020...
Page 30 Sync ‘eﬀect’ with the ENV1 > OSC2 amount knob, also use said knob to control the amount depth. Tweak the OSC2 FINE knob to adjust the timbre in real time for extra variety. Midimini V30 User Manual © Analogia Inc. 2020...
Page 31 DECAY works well for single notes every ~2 measures. Use white noise to taste. Patch the OSC1 output to the VCF CV input and crank up the EMPHASIS to take this patch into FX territory. Midimini V30 User Manual © Analogia Inc. 2020...
Page 33: Back Panel
Get discrete Analog sound alchemy here. Connect a 1/4” to 1/4” audio cable to this jack and then to the line input of a mixer, audio interface, keyboard ampliﬁer, etc.  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 34: Glossary Of Abbreviations
Keyboard Second LFO: SYNC: Low Frequency Oscillator Synchronisation LIN: VCA: Linear Voltage Controlled Ampliﬁer VCF: Low Pass Voltage Controlled Filter M-SEC: VCO: Millisecond Voltage Controlled Oscillator MOD: WHT: Modulation White  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 35: Patch Points
Jack in external sources as modulators. Process and warm diverse audio sources. With an external sequencer you can extract a paraphonic response from your prized Midimini V30, addressing the individual Oscillator CV Inputs with abandon, or great care. HAVE FUN EXPERIMENTING! PATCH POINTS •...
Page 36 Oscillator 1&2 frequency, VCF frequency DYNAMICS MODWHEEL AFTERTOUCH BENDER VCF Contour, VCA Volume Osc 1 & 2, VCF frequency VCF Cutoff, Modwheel Oscillators 1, 2, 3 November 15, 2019 - Version 1.0 © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Set MASTER TUNE to 440 Hz. [see p.17] Or one could experiment with 432 Hz, as was done here with our Boomstar SEM:  https://tinyurl.com/tha942f Plain Lost Reset Patch. [see RESET PATCH p. 12]  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 38: Specifications
Software - Attenuated Linear and Exponential ADDITIONAL COLORATIONS  Cross Mod, Ring Mod, Amp Drive - Ampliﬁer Overdrive/Distortion  Feedback - Hardwired Audio Out to External Input    POTS  33: 29 Full-Sized, 4 Shafted Minis © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 39 19” (48.26 cm) Wide x 6 1/8” (15.56 cm) Deep x 7.5” (19.05 cm) High - 4 rack spaces WEIGHT  9 lbs / 4 kg POWER  500 mA; 100 Volts to 240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz Input  © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 40: Comparison Chart
Organized better on V30. switch. CV OUT Main Control Voltage Output patch N/A (no patch points on Midimini) point. Voltage Controlled Filter Cutoff No Filter Cutoff modulation via Panel attenuator. LFO. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 41 MIDI Channel, Aftertouch, and Hardware MIDI switch. FILTER/ Modwheel control center. MODIFIERS ENV1 INV Filter Envelope inverter. Custom mod. LFO GATE Low Frequency Oscillator gate trigger of ENV1 and ENV2. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 42 FEEDBACK Synth Output to External Input Feedback loop control. REL1 Envelope 1 Release (Decay) switch. DRONE Instant, indeﬁnite VCA sustain switch. VCA CV Voltage Control Ampliﬁer patch point —disconnects ENV2. © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...
Page 43   LIABILITY Neither Analogia Inc./Studio Electronics nor anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of this product shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages whatsoever arising out of the use of this product, or inability to use this product;...
Page 44 ANALOGIA INC. - Ardent Proprietors of STUDIO ELECTRONICS 310.640.3546 studioelectronics.com • support@studioelectronics.com • facebook.com/StudioElectronics • twitter.com/SE_BoomStar  youtube.com/user/StudioElectronics • soundcloud.com/studio-electronics • instagram.com/studioelectronics © Analogia Inc. 2020 Midimini V30 User Manual Rev. 1.29.20...

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