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Analogue Solutions CONCUSSOR Manual

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CONCUSSOR
s y n t h e s i s / p e r c u s s i o n / s e q u e n c i n g / e f f e c t s
modular synthesisers, modular per cus sion
synthesisers, rack effects, oddities
ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS
CONCUSSOR
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e&oe (c) 12-2007

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  • Page 1 CONCUSSOR s y n t h e s i s / p e r c u s s i o n / s e q u e n c i n g / e f f e c t s...
  • Page 2 • Keep Concussor away from heat sources, such as radiators, ovens, heaters etc. • Never allow Concussor to get wet. Do not operate it near water, like pools, sinks, bathrooms etc. Do not place beverages on or near it. •...
  • Page 3 Unlimted Customer Support Owners of Concussor receive unlimited phone/fax/email support. We will do our best to help you get the best from your system. If you have a lengthy or complex problem, it is probably best to call rather than email, as some things are easier to explain than type.
  • Page 4 Cases & PSUs AS0084....................84HP plastic case AS1600....................2x 84HP, 6U case ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 5 (Nearly twice!). Note: Integrator modules are a little wider than Concussor and A100, so it may not be possible to fill the case with only Integrator modules - the total width may be too wide by say 0.5mm. This is because Integrator modules do not fully stick to the Euro-rack standard.
  • Page 6 Concussor module with so we can supply the correct power lead. Default is Doepfer. The Concussor power supply also features sockets for both. If you run out of sockets on the power supply board, you can purchase ‘bus power cables’ from us. These are ribbon power leads that feature multiple power sockets - buss cables - enabling many modules to be plugged into only one power supply socket.
  • Page 7 Each power line (+12, -12, & +5) has 2 pairs of pins. The Ground (GND) line uses 2 pairs. Note: With Doepfer systems, +5 power is an option. Some Concussor modules require +5, so check you have this option installed! With Concussor power supplys, +5 is always supplied as standard.
  • Page 8 Before plugging into the mains, ensure the switch on the bottom is selected for the correct voltage of your supply. 115V (USA) or 230V (Europe). Ensure all empty spaces in your rack are covered over with blanking panels so access into the case is not pos- sible. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Jack adaptors are fine, but contacts can be bad, and with 6.35mm socket to 3.5mm plug adaptors, the extra length of the adaptor with the cable plug, combined with cable weight puts extra strain on the module socket. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 10 Also, you may get some small noise when you rotate Decay pot. This is normal and not a fault with the control. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 11 Tune Tunes the bass drum up or down Tone Controls ‘click’ level (like stick hitting drum skin). The click you hear is actually the trigger pulse. Decay Sets decay time Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 12 Note: the BD99 12pin power header is mounted up-side-down. Always en sure power cable is fitted correctly.Doefper power socket is upside down on this module, though this should not cause confusion as the module is always supplied with the power cable fitted. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 13 (accent the notes). Note, the SD78 does not have a separate accent input. Controls Tune Changes the tuning of the snare sound. Snappy Sets the noise level. Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 14 Sets the mix between the 2 oscillators that make up part of the sounds. Snappy Sets the noise level. Decay Sets decay time of the noise. Alters filter cut-off of the noise. Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 15 Sets the amount of noise. Higher setting increases the hold and decay time of the noise. Sets the cut-off level of the filter on the noise. Snappy Sets the noise level. Level Sets output level. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 16: Hh88

    Sets tuning of 1 of the 6 oscillators that makes up the sounds. CH Decay Sets the closed hihat decay time. CH Level Sets closed hihat output level. OH Decay Sets the open hihat decay time. OH Level Sets open hihat output level. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 17 The trigger LED will light each time a trigger pulse is received. Controls Tune Tunes the sound up or down Changes the tone of the rimshot sound by adjusting the cut-off of an internal HPF. Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 18: Cl88

    LFO, you can have the level changing with the LFO sweep. The trigger LED will light each time a trigger pulse is received. Controls Tune Tunes the sound up or down Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 19: Tm88

    Sets the drum pitch. Note, the tune can be pitched down below a useful level! Noise Changes the level of the noise. This control can sound 'scratchy'. The pot is not at fault. Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 20: Cg88

    LFO sweep. The trigger LED will light each time a trigger pulse is received. Controls Tune Sets the drum pitch. Note, the tune can be pitched down below a useful level! Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 21: Cb88

    The trigger LED will light each time a trigger pulse is received. Controls Tune 1 Tune oscillator 1 up or down Tune 2 Tune oscillator 2 up or down Decay Sets decay time Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 22: Cp88

    Level control for the clap sound. This control is sensative with the range squashed into the lower end. Turning over about half way you will get constant noise. Decay Sets decay time of the reverb sound. Level Sets output level ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 23 SY02 ..................... VC LPF, VC HPF, VCA SY03 ......................VC LPF, VCA LFO2 ...........................LFO LFO-NZ ....................VC LFO / NOISE EG ......................ASR Envelope EG01 ........................Envelope VCA2 ....................... Dual VCAs RM ........................Ring Mod ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 24: Vco 6Hp

    This is the audio output for the square waveform. Its level is affected by the square level pot. General Specification Inputs Outputs SQUARE Controls Tune Square Level Size Power +/-12V, GND using Doepfer power socket. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 25 This is the audio output for the sawtooth waveform. Its level is affected by the sawtooth level pot. Square Out This is the audio output for the square waveform. Its level is affected by the square level pot. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 26 Pulse Width Saw Level Square Level Size 12HP Power +/-12V, GND using Doepfer power socket. Our modules do not support Doepfer's buss system. Therefore do not expect the module to react from buss signals. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 27: Vco-Rm

    This socket is the pitch CV control input and is used to control the pitch of the oscillator. Sync In This is an oscillator Sync reset input. Triangle Out This is the audio output for the Triangle waveform. Its level is affected by the Triangle level pot. Sawtooth Out ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 28 Pulse Width Saw Level Square Level Size 12HP Power +/-12V, GND using Doepfer power socket. Our modules do not support Doepfer's buss system. Therefore do not expect the module to react from buss signals. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 29: Vco-Sub

    This is a Sub-Osc output 3 octaves below the main saw/square out- puts. Note; the Sub outputs run off the main square wave. If PWM is applied to the square wave, it may affect the Sub outputs! ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 30 If the Sub appears not to work, it is probably because your Doepfer case does not have 5V. This module requires 5V. Our modules do not support Doepfer's buss system. Therefore do not expect the module to react from buss signals. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 31 To control the Sync effect, control the either VCO's pitch. Note; it is important to balance the relative pitches of the 2 oscillators to get an effective sound. With certain settings you may not get an effect or even any audio! ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 32 There are certain settings that will result in no audio output. Apart from the obvious (initial, input or output level at zero), this may occur when HPF cut-off is set very high and LPF cut-off set very low. This is basically due to ALL the audio being filtered out! ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 33 This alters the resonance of the LPF. Set to maximum it will self-oscillate producing a continuous sinewave. In this way the SY02 can be used as a VCO. Volume This sets the final output volume of the SY02. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 34 (although this is not always a bad thing. Set the Q trimmers to a setting that gives you the amount of resonance you want balanced with an acceptable level of distortion. This is done before SY02s are sent out. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 35: Sy03

    VCA CV level input, level affected by VCA LEVEL control. When no plug is in this socket, the VCA receives a full (+12V) CV level, which can then be attenuated by the VCA LEVEL control. SIG OUT Signal out from the VCA (i.e. filter). ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
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  • Page 37: Lfo2

    This sets the LFO frequency Triangle Level Sets the output level of the triangle wave output. Square Level Sets the output level of the square wave output. Sockets Triangle Outputs the Triangle wave. Square Outputs the Square wave. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 38: Lfo-Nz

    LFO effects. Feed the output of an envelope, like our EG02, into here for an LFO speed that changes over time. Or use a CV sequencer such as the SQ8 to change the speed on each beat. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR...
  • Page 39 Patch a Square wave LFO output into the S+H Clock input, the Noise output to the S+H Signal input. Turn the Noise level up to about 30-50% (A higher setting causes strange - though not neccessarily - output). The S+H output signal will appear at the S+H Out socket. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 40 Rise time of the EG Decay/Release When Sustain is on this control alters Release time. When Sustain is off this control alters Decay time. Sockets TRIG This is trigger input This is the EG output. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...

  • Page 41: Eg01

    EG, there will be no Decay or Sustain portion to the EG signal. The signal will rise to peak level (Attack), then imidiately fall from peak to zero at the Release rate. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 42 The output will only produce audio when a Gate signal is present. This gives you a gated audio signal - effectively an Oscillator through a VCA. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR...
  • Page 43 Alters the output signal level. Sockets In Detail VCA Signal input. Normally the signal would be audio, but CV signals can also be modulated. CV signal input for VCA modulation. Output from the VCA ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 44 CV 1 CV 2 Outputs OUT 1 OUT 2 Controls IN LEVEL 1 CV LEVEL 1 CV LEVEL 2 OUT LEVEL 1 OUT LEVEL 2 Size 12HP Power +/-12V, GND using Doepfer power socket. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 45 Compact Ring Modulator to give you those great metallic sounds. Can be used as a signal processor. To use, simple feed two different audio signals into the inputs. Normal use would be two VCOs at the inputs, but you could use any audio signal. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 46 Sequencer & Control Modules MT9 ....................MIDI to Trigger / Gate MCV ..................MIDI to CV Converter 6HP M2CV....................MIDI to CV Converter SQ8 ..................8 Step CV/Gate sequencer GT8..................8 Step Dual Gate Sequencer ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 47 The drum modules require a different type of accent signal; 12v on, about 5v off. We may (or may not) make an 'Accent' add-on module. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 48 Triggering Drum Voices The most logical use for the MT16 is for easy programming of Concussor drum voice modules via a MIDI sequncer. Electronic percussion patterns can be quickly created using for example Cubase’s grid editor or a rhythm sequencer such as the Akai MPC2000.
  • Page 49 CV2 Control Source Assignment: If a key was pressed to set MIDI channel, then CV2 will assign to velocity. If a controller was used to set channel, then CV2 will assign itself to that controller number. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 50 If a key was pressed to set MIDI channel, then CV2 will assign to velocity. If a controller was used to set channel, then CV2 will assign itself to that controller number. The Push button is a manual Gate trigger button. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 51 8 steps. As it is single channel, larger sequencing sys tems can be built up by doubling up on sequenc- ers. As they are all separate, you can clock them at dif fer ent speeds or clock divide ratios. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 52 The CV pots have a built in Gate switch. Pull the knob out to turn off the gate for that step, push it in to turn the gate LED Indicators There are 8 LED’s. These will light in turn to show step position. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 53 If a very high frequency clock pulse is used to step the sequencer (in audio frequencies), the CV pots can be used as a waveform generator. Because of the quantised steps, it will sound digital in form, unless an external slew rate generator (portamento) module is used to smooth the waveform. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 54 Now take the 1st example with 4 pots at full and 4 at zero. Now if you start to change the the levels away from their setings, you will hear the timbre change. All combinations of settings are useable, so just play around live as the sequencer plays. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 55 If requested when ordering, the GT8 can be given a 10V range. It is possible to change to range between 5 and 10V by adding or removing resistor R13 (100K) on the main board. Having this resistor in place makes the range 10V. Changing this yourself is safe to do but will invalidate the warranty. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 56 These can be used individually to clock other analogue sequencers, to trigger analogue percussion modules, gate monosynths. Each step out is basically a divide by 8 clock divide (relative to the clock input signal). Any step output (normally one) can be used to clock something else 8x slower. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 57 This is done automatically when using the MC01. Using a SQ8, GT8 & MC01; Run one at 1:1 clock ratio, and the other at a divided down clock ratio, say 1:4 for interesting effects. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 58 Utility Modules HP01..............3 input mixer / Headphone Pre-Amp MX61 ..................6 input / 2 output Mixer MX224 ................2 input Mixer/Buffer/Inverter Multiple ....................2x4 or 1x8 Multiple ATT4 ....................Quad Attenuators ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 59 Alters theoutput level Sockets In Detail IN (1-3) Mixer signal inputs. PHONES Mixer output from the headphone pre-amp. This socket is for Headphone use. Uses a stereo socket, but a mono signal. OUTPUT Output from mixer. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 60 VCAs and it will pan between the speakers! Gate Mixer By taking different Gate outputs from a pair of SQ8 sequencers and mixing them with the MX61, new step patterns can be created. The MX61 has a -10 to +10V range. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 61 1 VCA, and the inverted output to another VCA. Pan the 2 VCAs hard left and right. Feed the same signal into both VCAs and it will pan between the speakers! The MX224 has a -10 to +10V range. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 62 This generally will not cause a problem as most modules’ inputs are buffered. A multiple can be used as a simple passive mixer, but there may be problems of impedance and level matching. With both audio and CV’s it is a case of try and see. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 63 ATT4 to adjust the levels before they are mixed with the MX61. Controls In Detail The 4 Attenuators are identical. LEVEL (1-4) Alters the input signal level Sockets In Detail IN (1-4) Attenuator input. OUT (1-4) Output from attenuator. ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS CONCUSSOR e&oe (c) 12-2007...
  • Page 64 The warranty is usually invalid when fitting Concussor modules in a 3rd party case, or fitting 3rd party modules in a Concussor case, or when mixing Concussor modules with 3rd party modules.

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