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Setup Toolbox
Before we go any deeper, let's get your toolbox set up so you can try things for yourself as they are discussed. In this section we
will discuss how to install toolbox in your Eurorack, insert the microSD card, and configure the basic input and output signals.
Choose an Orientation
Toolbox can be configured so that the user interface will be right side up with either the touchscreen at the top of the module,
or at the bottom. We originally designed the module to run with the touchscreen on the top of the module, and the text on the
faceplate right side up. If you are running the module in a tabletop skiff and want to be able to access the touchscreen without
reaching over the cables, install the module with the touchscreen at the bottom. That means the text on the front panel will be
upside down, but you can flip the UI display. (You can buy an inverted faceplate on our website.) Think about how you want to
use the module and decide on the orientation that will work for your setup. We will talk about how to flip the User Interface
when we configure the general module settings.
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When the User Interface is flipped, the alignment of the knobs will be slightly higher than the on screen elements that they
control. However, the general orientation mapping will be correct.
Rack Installation
First let's make sure you have a compatible Eurorack. Toolbox requires a +12V connection and uses
the standard 16-pin ribbon cable to connect to the rack. You should always power down the
Eurorack when connecting new modules. Remove toolbox from the packing material and attach the
ribbon cable to the back of the module. The cable is bi-directional so it does not matter which end is
inserted into the module. However, the connector must be in the correct orientation. The
connector on the module is keyed so the ribbon cable won't fit in the wrong orientation. The correct
orientation places the edge of the ribbon cable with the red line on the left side of the module as
shown in Error! Reference source not found. to the right. Next, connect the other end of the ribbon c
able to the power supply for your Eurorack. When connecting to the Eurorack power supply, extra
care is needed because not all power supplies are keyed to ensure correct orientation. The ribbon
cable should be connected to the power supply so that the edge of the ribbon cable with the red line
is aligned with the −12V pins on the power supply bus. When you power up, watch closely to make
sure that the module powers up. If the touch screen doesn't respond right away, turn off the rack
and confirm the cable orientation. 1010music modules do contain some buffering to prevent
burning out the module but that only buffers for so long. Don't power up yet.
Next make sure the microSD card that came with the module is inserted into the Memory Card Slot.
Most modules come with the microSD card already inserted. The card must be inserted with the
notched edge away from the screen. Now you can power up the rack. The module should start up in less than 10 seconds and
you will see the Main screen as shown on the previous page.
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A microSD card must be inserted into toolbox before you can get started. All presets and CV WAV recordings are stored on
the microSD card. Preset changes are only saved when you choose to save them.
Connect a Gate Output to a Sound Generating Module
Toolbox itself does not generate sound. It generates MIDI and Control Voltage signals that drive other sound generating
modules, such as bitbox, synthbox and other drum and synthesizer modules. In order to hear an example of the output of
toolbox, connect a patch cord between Gate Output jack 1, 2, 3 or 4, and an external module. For example, you could connect
it to a control voltage trigger on synthbox or bitbox. Configure the receiving module to play a sound when the gate signal is
triggered.
Connect a MIDI Controller Input
Toolbox allows you to record Note Sequences from a MIDI input. If your MIDI controller has a mini TRS audio jack connector,
then you can try to plug it directly into the MIDI Input Jack using a standard patch cable. However, there are competing
standards for implementing mini TRS audio jacks for MIDI, so you may need to use a MIDI adapter. If it has a 5 Pin DIN
connector, use an appropriate MIDI Adapter. Read the blog post Mini TRS Audio Jacks for MIDI Connections Compatibility
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