Flame X-4 Manual

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X-4 QUAD ENVELOPE VCA

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Version 1.00

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Page 1 FLAME X-4 QUAD ENVELOPE VCA MANUAL Version 1.00...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
MANUAL FLAME Version 1.00 Contents 1. Short description ..............3 2. Hardware / Connections ............. 3 2.1 Connection to the modular system (Doepfer bus) 2.2 Module overview 2.3 Module backside (offset calibration of the VCAs) 3. Handling ................3.1 MODE (operating modes) 3.2 Mode: AD (Attack-Decay envelope, Retrigger)
Page 3: Short Description
AD/AR envelopes and four separate VCAs in a very small space (10HP). The module is a supplement for quad VCO's (e.g. FLAME "4VOX") and expands it by four VCAs and envelopes in the smallest space. Each channel can be used separately as an AD/AR envelope generator with VCA, or just as a VCA.
Page 4: Module Overview
2.2 Modul overview Switch RATE (Envelope speed) Switch MODE (operating modes) Switch LOOP on/off Slider Trigger/Gate LEDs Trigger/Gate Inputs (0/5V) CV Inputs (0..+5V) Audio/Signal Inputs (+/-5V) Audio/Signal Outputs (+/-5V)
Page 5: Module Backside (Offset Calibration Of The Vcas)
2.3 Module backside On the back of the module, next to the connection for the Doepfer ribbon cable (power supply) and the processor programming connection (please do not use), there are four holes with the VCA offset controls. With these trimmers, the offset voltage of the VCA outputs is calibrated to zero volts (at a zero volt input level).
Page 6: Handling
3. Handling 3.1 MODE (operating modes) The module includes four independent analogue VCAs and four simple digital AD/AR envelo- pes. There are three different operating modes, which can be selected with the MODE switch: two different envelope modes (AD and AR), as well as a mode VCA, with which you can use the VCAs separately without the internal envelopes.
Page 7: Mode: Ad (Attack-Decay Envelope, Retrigger)
3.2 MODE AD (Attack-Decay envelope per trigger) Set the MODE switch to the “AD” position. Now an envelope with attack and decay is genera- ted. The envelope starts with a trigger pulse at the trigger/gate input. The length of the impulse (gate) has no influence on the envelope length (except when LOOP is switched on).
Page 8 AD ENVELOPE The envelope consists of two phases: Attack Rise to maximum voltage after start by trigger Decay Voltage falling to zero Level Attack Decay Time FASTEST TIMES OF ENVELOPE PHASES Slider position zero RATE ATTACK DECAY gesamt FAST 1,5ms 5,5ms MEDIUM 33 ms...
Page 9: Mode: Ar (Attack-Release Envelope, Gate)
3.3 MODE AR (Attack-Release envelope per gate) Set the MODE switch to the “AR” position. Now an envelope with attack and release curve is generated. The envelope starts with a positive gate at the trigger/gate input. The length of the impulse (gate time) determines how long the envelope remains high after the attack phase.
Page 10: Loop Function
3.4 LOOP Function LOOP Normally the AD envelope is started by a trigger and then runs once until a new trigger pulse arrives. The gate time (i.e. the length of the pulse) is not evaluated. However, if the LOOP func- tion is on (LOOP switch up), the envelope will restart as long as the gate is on.
Page 11: Mode: Vca
3.5 MODE VCA (Envelopes inactiv) Set the MODE switch to the “VCA” position. Now the internal envelopes are switched off and the four VCAs can be used directly and controlled externally via CV. You can now use the module as a simple quad VCA module. The sliders work as VCA controls or as attenuators for the CV input.
Page 12 - electric damage caused by improper connecting (wrong power supply/ jacks/ MIDI connections/ voltage problems). If you have any complaints please contact your dealer or send an e-mail to: service@flame-instruments.de 4.3 Terms of production conformity: CE, RoHS, UL 4.4 Disposal The device is produced with RoHS-conformity (subject to the regulations of the European Union) and is free of hazardous substances (like mercury, plumb, cadmium and hexavalent chrome).