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- Page 1 Modal SKULPTsynth SE 4 voice virtual-analogue synthesiser User Manual OS Version -...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information WARNING – AS WITH ALL ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, care and general precautions must be observed in order to operate this equipment safely. If you are unsure how to operate this apparatus in a safe manner, please seek appropriate advice on its safe use. ENSURE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY - FAILURE TO INSTALL BATTERIES CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE This apparatus MUST NOT BE OPERATED NEAR WATER or where there is risk of the... - Page 3 Index 00. Introduction 01. Getting Started Basic Functions UI Combinations Presets 02. Connections 03. Synthesis Engine Oscillators Filter Envelopes LFOs Keyboard Modulation Modulation Slots Arpeggiator Sequencer Settings 04. MIDI MIDI Implementation Chart 05. Update 06. MODALapp Getting Started Editor Page Controller Page Sequencer Page Preset Manager Page...
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Page 4: Specification
Modal SKULPTsynth SE is a portable 4-voice 32 oscillator virtual analogue synthesiser. It features morphable waveforms, state variable filter, a comprehensive modulation matrix, 8 modulation sources, including two audio rate LFOs, a fully featured arpeggiator and a realtime Introduction sequencer. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Powering on SKULPTsynth SE can be powered either through the micro USB socket, or by 6 x AA batteries installed in the underside battery compartment. To use USB power, simply connect the supplied Micro USB cable to a power source, and slide the power switch to the left-hand “USB”... - Page 6 UI Combinations UI Combinations SKULPTsynth SE is a comprehensive and fully featured synthesiser despite its small size. Sequencer Therefore there are a number of user interface combinations that are required to access some of the deeper fuctions of the synth:...
- Page 7 There are a number of different latch-able ‘states’ that the panel and keyboard can be set There are a two types of presets on SKULPTsynth SE, patch presets and sequence presets. to to allow the the encoders, buttons and touch pads to control alternative functions. If the panel and/or keyboard doesn’t appear to be functioning as expected, please check the...
- Page 8 The as on your computer, or a powered hub SKULPTsynth SE has seven external connections: USB, Line out, Headphones out Clock Sync In, line output is higher quality than the with a standard micro USB cable. To Clock Sync Out, MIDI In and MIDI Out.
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Page 9: Synthesis Engine
Synthesis engine... - Page 10 Oscillators Filter SKULPTsynth SE features 2 unique morphable waveform oscillators identified by Wave 1 and SKULPTsynth SE uses a Modal designed state variable 2-pole resonant filter (capable of Wave 2 labels. It has a total of 32 oscillators inside, that’s 4 voices with 8 oscillators per voice.
- Page 11 SKULPTsynth SE provides 3 separate 4-stage Envelope Generators (i.e. envelopes), one for SKULPTsynth SE features two individual low frequency oscillators: LFO 1 is a simple LFO and the filter (FILT-EG), one for the amplifier (AMP-EG) and one for modulations (MOD-EG). With is ‘global’...
- Page 12 Keyboard Keyboard SKULPTsynth SE has some very flexible voicing and MIDI options • Arp: Pushing this button enables and disables the Arpeggiator. (See Arpeggiator section) • Seq: Pushing this button enters and exits Sequencer mode. (See Sequencer section) • Oct -/+ : These buttons control the key range available along the Touch Pads.
- Page 13 Modulation SKULPTsynth SE features two built in effects, a waveshaping distortion and a delay. SKULPT synthsiser has a comprehensive Modulation Matrix with 8 Slots, 8 Modulation Sources and 37 Modulation destinations. • Distortion: When holding the SHIFT key this encoder allows us to control the Distortion These Mod slots can be used to assign any combination of modulation sources to destinations, amount.
- Page 14 Modulation Modulation On SKULPTsynth SE each modulation source has its own dedicated assign button on the Parameter LFO1 LFO2 MOD-EG NOTE VELO AFTT MODW front panel. Assign buttons can be latched so you don’t have to hold them while assigning...
- Page 15 Arpeggiator Sequencer SKULPTsynth SE has a realtime sequencer that can record up to 256 notes at midi clock SKULPTsynth SE features an arpeggiator with division, direction, octave, bipolar swing and resolution with 4 notes of polyphony. Overdub is automatic - simply keep adding notes when sustain controls the sequencer is recording.
- Page 16 13-16 = Auto) • Global Tune: Sets the global tuning of the SKULPTsynth SE with a range of +/- 1 semitone. You may need to adjust this if using the SKULPTsynth SE with other synthesisers that are not tuned to the standard tuning (e.g. old analogue synthesisers).
- Page 17 Simply plug in SKULPTsynth SE to a USB port and it will show up as a MIDI input and output device in any software that supports external MIDI devices.
- Page 18 MIDI Input By default DIN OUT allows all message types except clock. SKULPTsynth SE can be played by sending it MIDI notes. This means you can use your DAW or MIDI In Omni any device that can send MIDI notes over USB, MIDI or CV clock to sequence Skulpt or control any of the parameters featured in the CC Implementation List MIDI can be made omni within the Settings tab of MODALapp.
- Page 19 “ Polychaining Distortion Dry - Wet Polychaing is available for up to 4 SKULPTsynth SE or SKULPTsynthesiser units together for up Delay Dry - Wet to 16 voices of polyphony: No Sync: 0 - 250 milliseconds / Sync: 8 steps, Longest delay time...
- Page 20 MIDI CC Implemention Chart MIDI CC Implemention Chart Function Values Function Values Osc2 Fine Detune -/+ 1 Semitone LFO1 Mode 0-41 Retrig / 42-83 Free / 84-127 Single FEG Amount 63 (0) +/- 63 LFO2 Mode 0-41 Retrig / 42-83 Free / 84-127 Single Morph 0 = LP / 64 = BP / 127 = HP Arp Status...
- Page 21 MIDI CC Implemention Chart MIDI CC Implemention Chart Function Values Function Values Mod Slot 1 Depth 63 (0) +/- 63 All Sound Off Mod Slot 2 Depth 63 (0) +/- 63 Reset All Controllers Mod Slot 3 Depth 63 (0) +/- 63 All Notes Off Mod Slot 4 Depth 63 (0) +/- 63...
- Page 22 • Front-back / Y-axis (sent as MIDI CC 74) – This controls the SKULPTsynth SE Mod Wheel An MPE instrument typically has three dimensions of expression / control – left-right (X-axis);...
- Page 23 Update Update The firmware on SKULPTsynth SE can be updated remotely. This means that you will be able to update your SKULPTsynth SE to the latest version each time an update is released. You can update SKULPTsynth SE using the MODALapp.
- Page 24 MODALapp MODALapp MODALapp adds visual feedback for SKULPTsynth SE and access to a handful of extra settings outlined above. All parameters are accessible from a single interface split into 4 tabs. • All UI parameters accessible from a single interface •...
- Page 25 MODALapp can only be connected via USB MIDI and not by MIDI DIN. Install and open MODALapp. You will see a splash screen until a SKULPTsynth SE has been detected, at which point you will see the Editor page appear.
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Page 26: Controller Page
Controller Page Sequencer Page This page provides a MIDI controller for playing your SKULPTsynth SE with 16 assignable Here you can access the complete sequencer and animation options as well as the global macro controls. arpeggiator and sequencer options from the previous page. -
Page 27: Preset Management Page
SKULPT SYNTHESISER - On the right are the current presets on your SKULPTsynth SE, there Finally there is access to the other settings available on SKULPTsynth SE. For a list of all settings are 8 banks of 16 patches and 4 banks of 16 sequences. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Appendix My SKULPT doesn’t turn on? When you provide power to the SKULPTsynth SE and power on using the power switch, you should see LEDs light up. If this isn’t the case, please check the following: • Check that the switch is selecting the correct power sourece, USB or BAT (6xAA batteries) If powering by USB: •... - Page 29 Troubleshooting My SKULPT doesn’t respond to MIDI Please check that you have SKULPTsynth SE set to the same MIDI channel that you are sending MIDI to. Also please check the current MIDI filters in the MODALapp if using a DIN connection.
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Page 30: Warranty Information
What is meant by a Manufacturing Defect? • The Modal warranty period for any product purchased is 12 months from the date of the • We define this as a defect in the performance or specification of the product as described original purchase.
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