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- Page 1 L E I P Z I G - 3 U S E R M A N U A L Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
- Page 2 Leipzig-v3 User Manual W E L C O M E ! Leipzig-v3 is a 100% analogue synth using circuits that date back to the 1970s and 1980s – these give Leipzig a really old sound that is rich and full of character.
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Page 4: Main Features
Leipzig-v3 User Manual M A I N F E AT U R E S Pure analogue voice and modulation circuitry. • Fat analogue Moog style transistor ladder filter – 24db/Octave 4 pole. • Two analogue VCOs with Glide. • Sub-VCO for extra depth and power. - Page 5 WE ADDED SOME USEFUL NEW FEATURES: Headphone output. Patch input and outputs. Extended the capabilities of the sequencer. Added an illuminated power switch. The sequencer can turn off VCO2 square wave on selected beats. Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
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Page 6: Manual Overview
Leipzig-v3 User Manual MANUAL OVERVIEW Though Leipzig-v3 has some very special features, the general architecture, signal flow, control naming etc is fairly standard, so using this synth should be fairly straightforward. If you have experience with other analogue synths you should be able to get this going without reading the manual! However, we advise you read the safety information and further read the rest to discover how to use some of the unique features. -
Page 7: U S I N G T H I S U N I T S A F E Ly
If the unit is sharing a power outlet with several other devices when using extension cords/ multi-sockets, ensure the current rating of the cords/sockets are not exceeded. Before using the unit in a different country, check the mains supply is correct for the AC adaptor. Analogue Solutions 2021 02... - Page 8 Leipzig-v3 User Manual When disconnecting the AC adaptor plug, always grasp it by the plug body, not the wire. When the unit is to remain unused for a length of time, disconnect the adaptor from the mains. Cables can be a risk to small children. Always place them out of reach.
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Page 9: Important Notes
When disconnecting or connecting any cable, hold the cable plug not the cable. Insert or remove straight and perpendicular to the case. To avoid disturbing your neighbours always keep your volume levels at a reasonable level. When transporting the unit use the original packaging. Analogue Solutions 2021 02... -
Page 10: Making Connections
Leipzig-v3 User Manual M A K I N G C O N N E C T I O N S FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL... - Page 11 VCO Levels, Filter CUTOFF. Many settings will produce no sound! If you wish to play the synth with a MIDI sequencer or MIDI keyboard connect the controller’s MIDI OUT to Leipzig’s MIDI IN and ensure MIDI channels match. Leipzig typically ships set to channel 1. Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
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Page 12: Vco - Voltage Control Oscillators
Leipzig-v3 User Manual TO U R O F T H E C O N T R O L S VCO - VOLTAGE CONTROL OSCILLATORS The two VCOs are almost identical, but VCO1 has a manual Pulse Width control, and VCO2 has a Sync feature. - Page 13 Oscillator sync is where the VCO’s waveform can be reset by another signal. Don’t worry about the technicalities. Just use the feature and enjoy the sound! VCO2 can be sync’ed to VCO1 Square wave, or it can be Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
- Page 14 Leipzig-v3 User Manual turned off. You will need to play around with the relative pitches of VCO1 and VCO2 to find a setting that works best. MIDI PITCH (VCO 2) This switch disconnects the Pitch control of VCO2 from MIDI, so it will no longer respond to MIDI note commands.
- Page 15 RHY TOGGLE SWITCH To do this set the waveform switch of VCO2 to Square, and the RHY (rhythm) switch down (on). More details on this and its uses are in the sequencer section. Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
- Page 16 Leipzig-v3 User Manual VC LPF – VOLTAGE CONTROLLED LOW PASS FILTER Leipzig has a 24db/octave transistor ladder filter with a sound similar to the old Moog synths. CUTOFF This changes the cutoff frequency and changes how bright the sound can be.
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Page 17: Lfo - Low Frequency Modulation
The three rotary switches select the modulation source, for example VCO1 or 2 audio, LFO, MIDI Velocity (VEL) or EG1/2. The Level control sets the modulation level. Each circuit (VCO1, VCO2, VCF) has its own choice of modulations sources. Analogue Solutions 2021 02... - Page 18 Leipzig-v3 User Manual EG1 & EG2 - ENVELOPE GENERATORS Envelopes are modulation signals that you trigger and then they evolve over time. Typically used to change the volume or filter cutoff, though they can also be used to modulate the VCO pulse widths or pitch.
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Page 19: Vca - Voltage Controlled Amplifier
THRU This holds the VCA open at full volume. This is typically used when feeding external audio into the synth. It can then be used like an effects processor. Analogue Solutions 2021 02... - Page 20 Leipzig-v3 User Manual HEADPHONES The volume control affects both the rear panel out and the headphone socket. The volume range is quite wide to accommodate a wider range of headphones, with differing impedances. So with some headphones, full level would be really too loud. So start with the volume set at minimum.
- Page 21 DAW. To change the MIDI channel; Play some MIDI notes whilst pressing the Program button. The receive channel will be set to the same as the received MIDI messages’ channel and stored. Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
- Page 22 ANALOGUE CV SEQUENCER This is the fun bit ☺ Leipzig-v3 has a built in analogue step sequencer. It can be clocked from various sources and produces an analogue CV that can be used to modulate the VCOs or filter cut-off.
- Page 23 - all things you cannot do with MIDI Sync. If a clock signal or LFO is fed into the EXT socket on the rear panel then that becomes the source. STOP Stops the sequencer! Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
- Page 24 Leipzig-v3 User Manual STEP The step button allows you to manually step the sequencer. STEP CV KNOBS 1-8 These adjust the CV level for each step.
- Page 25 However, by adjusting them differently, you can make them seem to play separate melodies, or in combination with other settings, create new and interesting sounds. Set lowish filter CUTOFF and VCF EG MOD settings, and full VCF Sequencer mod settings and create great filter dynamics! Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
- Page 26 Leipzig-v3 User Manual RHYTHM (FOR VCO2 SQUARE) It’s possible to program an eight step rhythm that plays in step with the eight CV controls of the sequencer. The rhythm works in conjunction with VCO2’s square wave (only) when the appropriate switches are set: VCO2 wave set to Square.
- Page 27 New notes can be entered into the 16 note loop even whilst the sequencers are running. The only time new notes are not logged is when the Transpose button is lit. When pressed, you can use your MIDI keyboard to transpose the note sequence. Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
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Page 28: Patch Points
Leipzig-v3 User Manual PATCH POINTS Leipzig has a healthy number of CV patch points. These are all 3.5mm mono sockets. Most of them are pretty self explanatory. The synth can be cross patched within itself. Cross patching to other modular synths is possible of course. - Page 29 ‘Thru’ed’ onto another device so all sync together. LFO TRIANGLE AND SQUARE LFO signal outputs. EG 1 / 2 EG 1 and 2 signal outputs. SEQ CV This is the voltage output from the eight step analogue sequencer. Analogue Solutions 2021 02...
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Page 30: Specification
Leipzig-v3 User Manual SPECIFICATION Leipzig-v3 Power 18V regulated DC, 500mA or higher. Power plug 2.1mm. Centre positive. Weight (mass) Approx. 3Kg. Size 432 x 262 x 63 mm (WxDxH). - Page 31 Leipzig comes with a 1 year (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Analogue Solutions or the dealer from which purchased). Any import/export or tax charges are the customer’s liability.
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