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- Page 1 FLAME “CURVES” ANALOG RESONANCE FILTERBANK MANUAL Version 2.00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Manual FLAME Curves Version 2.00 Contents 1. Short description..............2. Hardware / connections............4 2.1 Connection to the modular system (Doepfer bus) 2.2 Module overview 2.3 MIDI connections 2.4 AUDIO schemes 3. Filterbank ................3.1 Structure of the filter bank 3.2 Structure of the filter channel... -
Page 3: Short Description
The patterns are selected either directly by button, by MIDI program change or by CV input “SEQUENCE”. With the help of the Curves Editor (PC or MAC version) the patterns can be edited and loaded into the module. The sequencer is a midi sequencer in tick resolution with settings for gate time, velocity, track last step and shuffle. -
Page 4: Hardware / Connections
2. Hardware / connections 2.1 Connection to the euro rack modular system (Doepfer bus) The module is delivered with a connected ribbon cable for the Doepfer bus. The red lead marks -12 volt. Connecting the module please note the right polarity! If the module is poled accidentally wrong safety diodes avoid the immediate destruction of the module but further damages cannot be excepted. -
Page 5: Module Overview
2.2 Modul overview Level audio output ALL Mix Dry-Wet audio output ALL Sequence selector keys + display Fill / Cutoff Input gain Random / Filtertype Envelope / Smooth Filter channel LEDs Sliders channel volume Filter channel direct audio outputs Filter channel single VCA inputs MIDI input Reset input 16th clock input... -
Page 6: Midi Connections
2.3 MIDI connections The module has a MIDI INPUT socket (3.5mm mini jack in TRS-B standard) for controlling parame- ters, loading/editing of sequences or firmware updates via sysex. Connect the MIDI input to the MIDI output of your keyboard/controller or computer. An appropriate commercially available adapter (MIDI- DIN to Mini TRS-B) or a 3.5mm stereo jack cable is used for the MIDI connection. -
Page 7: Audio Schemes
2.4 AUDIO schemes The module has two audio inputs, which are alternately routed to the filter channels. Input ODD is routed to the odd-numbered channels and input EVEN to the even-numbered channels. If only one cable is plugged into the ODD/ALL input socket, the input signal is routed to all filter channels (ALL=mono input). -
Page 8: Filterbank
Up to this point, the filter bank resembles a graphic equa- lizer. But the filters in the CURVES have other properties that clearly distinguish them from an equalizer. On the one hand, there are the resonant filters that particularly amplify the range around the respective center frequencies. -
Page 9: Structure Of The Filter Channel
3.2 Structure of the filter channel The filter bank of the module has 12 filter bands. Each of these filter bands basically consists of a fixed frequency filter (24dB bandpass or high- pass), a VCA for volume control via CV, and a slider for manually attenuating the audio signal. The VCAs can be controlled in different ways: - directly via channel CV input - Filter simulations by manual controls/CV... -
Page 10: Filter Bank Control
3.3 Filter bank control In CURVES there are two different ways (MODE) to modulate the filter bank: 1. Through an internal modulation sequencer (one track for each filter band) with knobs and CV controls for envelope, variations (random) and fill mix (additive raising of all filter bands) 2. -
Page 11: Mode Sequence
The memory contains up to 99 patterns (sequences) with a maximum length of 4 bars. You can create your own patterns with the CURVES editor and transfer them to the module via MIDI. More information on this can be found in the editor's help file (see the Download section on the Flame website). -
Page 12: Knob Envelope
The sequence played can be influenced with the three controllers at the top left: KNOB ENVELOPE This is one of the most interesting features of the CURVES. When the sequence is played back, the controller can be used to "morph" through the different forms of the envelope. -
Page 13: Knob Variation
KNOB VARIATION With the middle controller "VARIATION" the intensity of random changes in volume and envelope times can be regulated. This varies a running sequence, and more lively playback patterns or vari- ations of the sequence result. When the control is set to ZERO, the pattern is played back unchan- ged. -
Page 14: Mode Manually
3.5 MODE MANUALLY When the modulation sequencer is disabled, the filter bank can generate filter simulations. The individual filter bands are then controlled in such a way that classic filter profiles are generated. These are controlled with the knobs Envelope, Variation and Fill. ACTIVATE MANUALLY MODE: Use the “<”... -
Page 15: Cutoff
CUTOFF The FILL control is used to change the filter cutoff frequency. As you turn the knob, the LEDs indicate the active area of the filter. The filter characteristics can also be seen visually. Only the filter bands with lit LED are audible. Knob FILL = CUTOFF Example: Lowpass EXAMPLE OF FILTER MODULATION... -
Page 16: Midi Functions
Connect a computer with MIDI interface and sequencer software, or a MIDI device (e.g. drum machine) that can send MIDI Clock/Start/Stop. The CURVES sequencer can only run as a slave with MIDI clock. MTC (MIDI Time Code) or position data (such as Song Position Pointer) is not recognized. -
Page 17: Control Change (Parameter Control)
ENV_BAND11 ENV_BAND12 4.6 Load sequences via sysex Sequence patterns can be loaded into the module via SYSEX. The CURVES editor can be used for this. The note numbers and the MIDI receive channel can also be changed with the editor. -
Page 18: Firmware Update
5. FIRMWARE UPDATE You can easily update the firmware with a MIDI sysex dump. To do so, use a MIDI-sysex-dump- loader for example the freeware MIDI-OX or Electron C6 (win or mac). 1. Load the firmware sysex file to your computer. 2. -
Page 19: Appendix And Technical Informations
- 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 6.3 Terms of production conformity: CE, RoHS, UL 6.4 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).
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