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- Page 1 ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ ALM-015 ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ - Operation Manual - (V0.1)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction .................... Technical Specifications Background & Caveats ................Core Operation ..................Panel Layout 5 General Usage Appendix I: Reference ................APPENDIX II: Calibration ............... Limited Warranty ..................Support ...................." 2... -
Page 3: Introduction
ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ Introduction ‘Akemie's Taiko' is aa authentic complete FM synthesis based drum voice created using original Yamaha IC's. It builds on the same technology used in the mighty Akemie's Castle but in a more complete triggered voice form featuring both signal generation and envelope shaping. -
Page 4: Background & Caveats
ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ Background & Caveats Akemie’s Taiko uses a vintage ‘new old stock’ Yamaha YMF262 (aka OPL3) chip as a sound source and exposes operator parameters to both voltage and direct control. It is able to produce multiple voice 2 or 4 operator FM based sounds from 6 algorithms and 7 selectable waveforms. -
Page 5: Core Operation
ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ Core Operation Panel Layout V/Oct V/Oct Freq End Ratio Oscillator Freq Start control section. Speed Release 1 Waves Operator parameter controls Algo Release 2 FM Algorythm control section. Trigger Choke Audio out with LED Trigger, Accent, and Choke level indication. -
Page 6: General Usage
ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ General Usage Akemie’s Taiko produces a percussive like ‘hit’ sound when a trigger signal (approx. +3v rising edge) is applied to the trigger input. The two other trigger inputs - Acc (Accent) and Choke - respectively either further emphasise the hit sound or immediately stop it in the presence of a trigger signal. - Page 7 ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ • Fb - Feedback on the first operator. Generally this can produce more percussive noisy sounds or have little effect in certain combinations. (0-7 range) • Freq Start - The base frequency - this will track 1v/op (expect approx 5 octaves of tracking).
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Page 8: Appendix I: Reference
ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ Appendix I: Reference The 6 algorithms are as follows. The release controls map to each operator as follows. 2 Operator ; Release 1 = 1, Release 2 = 2 4 Operator . Release 1 = 1 & 3 Release 2 = 2 & 4... - Page 9 ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ Waveforms 1. Sine 5. Alternating (even) Sine 2. Half-Sine 6. ‘Camel’ Sine 3. ‘Abs’ Sine 7. Square 4. Pulse Sine 8. logarithmic sawtooth /Derived Square...
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Page 10: Appendix Ii: Calibration
ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’ APPENDIX II: Calibration Akemie’s Taiko is pre-calibrated at the factory to accurately track 1 volt per octave on both VCOs. It should be accurate across approx 5 octaves. Calibration is performed by carefully adjusting the trimmer on the back of the module. -
Page 11: Limited Warranty
From the date of manufacture this device is guaranteed for a period of 2 years against any manufacturing or material defects. Any such defects will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of ALM. This does not apply to; • Physical damage arising for mistreating (i,e dropping, submerging etc). -
Page 12: Support
ALM-011 - ‘Akemie’s Castle’ Support For the latest news, additional info, downloads and firmware updates please visit the ALM website at http://busycircuits.com and follow @busycircuits on twitter. Please send any questions or comments to info@busycircuits.com...
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