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SER-2020
REV2.1

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SER-2020 REV2.1...
  • Page 2 Based on the legendary Synton Syrinx , which was utilized by artists such as Aphex Twin, Air, Depeche Mode, and many more, the SER-2020 allows you to connect directly to any MIDI controller, providing immediate access to a world of powerful analog sound. Alternatively, you can hook it up to an MPE device to explore even deeper layers of sound creation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SER-2020 V2.1 INDEX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION .................... 4 DANGER ..........................5 CAUTION ..........................5 LEGAL DISCLAIMER ......................... 5 INTRODUCTION ........................6 INSTALLATION ........................7 SET UP .......................... 7 CONNECT TO POWER & MIDI ..................7 POWER UP ........................8 WARM-UP AND GENERAL TUNING ................8 CONNECT TO AMPLIFIER .....................
  • Page 4 3.13.11 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ................. 35 SPECIFICATION ......................... 36 SERVICE AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ................38 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................38 RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT TO ANALOGFX ............38 CARING FOR THE SER-2020 ..................38 LEGAL NOTES ........................39 NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ............39 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ..............

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instruction

    SER-2020 V2.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION This symbol wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.

  • Page 6: Danger

    LEGAL DISCLAIMER AnalogFX accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein.

  • Page 7: Introduction

     USB MIDI interface  MPE compatible - Sensitive for: Strike (note-on velocity), Press (aftertouch), Glide (pitch bend), Slide (brightness) and Lift (note-of velocity). Synton Syrinx is used to associate the sound of this module and is not correlated with AnalogFX.

  • Page 8: Installation

    V2.1 INSTALLATION For those of you who can’t wait to play your new SER-2020, the following should get you set up and running quickly. NOTE: Please read the entire manual to learn more about the instrument and gain a better understanding of what you can do with the SER-2020.

  • Page 9: Power Up

    2.3 POWER UP Turn on the power switch located on the back of the SER-2020. The power (PWR) LED on the front panel will illuminate, and the LEDs of the LFOs will start blinking. The SER-2020 is now operational and ready for use.

  • Page 10: General Description

    SER-2020 V2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3.1 LFO AND BENDPAD SECTION 3.1.1 CONTROLS LFO 1 RATE: The LFO 1 offers a frequency range typically from 0.05Hz to 20Hz. The LFOs can be reset on every 'note on' by using the TRIG switch, ensuring that modulation always starts at the same point.
  • Page 11 SER-2020 V2.1 A440: Switches the noise source between white noise or a clean 440Hz tone for tuning purpose. The audio level of this signal can be adjusted using the noise control knob on the audio mixer. TOUCH ‘N BEND: The bend pad is used for controlling the VCO, VCF, or VCA through the bend assign controls (refer to section 3.2).

  • Page 12: Input And Outputs

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.1.2 INPUT AND OUTPUTS INPUTS CV IN : The external CV input can be routed to either the internal pitch CV or Bend Pad CV, and this can be configured using the MIDI CC message (CC#112), as detailed in Table 1. The Pitch CV is quantized to 1 semi-tone.

  • Page 13: Control & Modulation

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.2 CONTROL & MODULATION 3.2.1 CONTROLS MASTER TUNE: FINE: Tune control for both VCOs, with fine-tuning over a range of +/-8 semi-tones. OCTAVES: Transpose switch for both VCOs, allowing selection between -1/0/+1/+2. When both 'OCTAVES' and 'OCTAVE' switches are set to '0', VCO 1 and VCO 2 are in their zero positions, and the A4 key on the keyboard can be tuned to 440 Hz.

  • Page 14: Inputs And Outputs

    SER-2020 V2.1 FREQUENCY MODULATION (FM): LFO 2 TRIANGLE: Modulation level for both VCOs. The triangle wave can modulate a maximum of 6 semi-tones. LFO PULSE: Modulation level for both VCOs. The square/pulse wave can modulate a maximum of 2 octaves. When the external Frequency Modulation input is used, this knob sets the amount of external modulation.

  • Page 15: Vco Section

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.3 VCO SECTION 3.3.1 VCO CONTROLS VCO1 Total frequency range of VCO 1 is from 10Hz to 20KHz. SYNC: Control for VCO synchronization. VCO 2 can be synchronized to VCO 1 in three modes: SOFT, HARD-Pulse, and HARD-Sawtooth. In both hard modes, only one VCO is detuned by the Pad or MIDI command for special coloration effects.

  • Page 16: Vco Input And Outputs

    SER-2020 V2.1 VCO2 INTERVAL: Control for the interval of VCO 2, a fifth up or down. When the control indicates zero, along with the OCTAVE selector, both VCO 1 and 2 are in unison. OCTAVE: The octave transpose switch; -1/0/+1/+2 octave.

  • Page 17: Mixer And Routing Section

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.4 MIXER AND ROUTING SECTION 3.4.1 MIXER CONTROLS MIXER: VCO 1: Audio level of VCO 1. VCO 2:Audio level of VCO 2. SUB 1: Audio level of the sub-oscillator, this generates a frequency one octave below the pitch of VCO1.

  • Page 18: Vcf Section

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.5 VCF SECTION 3.5.1 VCF CONTROLS FREQUENCY: PEAK 1 / PEAK 2: Frequency control for peak filter 1 and for peak filter 2. LPF: Frequency control for the low-pass filter. RESONANCE: PK 1 / PK 2: Resonance control for peak filter 1 and for peak filter 2. The band width for peak 1 and 2 for minimal resonance is greater than 3 octaves, and for maximum resonance less than 1 semi-tone.
  • Page 19 SER-2020 V2.1 LFO 2 / EXT. MOD: Modulation control for both peak filters by LFO 2. This means that both peak frequencies will always move in the same direction according to the interval set by the Frequency control of the peak filter. The maximum LFO control range for PEAK 1 and 2 is 8 octaves up. When the external modulation input is used, this knob controls the level of external modulation.

  • Page 20: Vcf Inputs And Outputs

    SER-2020 V2.1 KBD TRK LPF: Control for keyboard tracking. Keyboard tracking can be adjusted between zero (no tracking) and 2. In this case, for every octave on the keyboard, the filter is shifted over two octaves. A common setting is 1, meaning the filter frequency will track the VCO frequencies. This is also convenient when resonant peaks need to track fundamentals.

  • Page 21: Adsr Section

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.6 ADSR SECTION 3.6.1 ADSR CONTROLS The filter and VCA sections have independent ADSR generators, each featuring slightly different control parameters for the best feel when trimming filter and loudness contours. ADSR 1 AND 2: ATTACK: Control for attack times of both ADSRs, ranging from 1 millisecond to 10 seconds.

  • Page 22: Sample And Hold Section

    SER-2020 V2.1 OUTPUTS ADSR 1 OUT POSITIVE : Positive ADSR 1 envelope output. Output level range from 0 to 8 Volt. ADSR 1 OUT NEGATIVE : Negative ADSR 1 envelope output. Output level range from 0 to -8 Volt. ADSR 2 OUT POSITIVE : Positive ADSR 2 envelope output.

  • Page 23: Speech Mode

    V2.1 3.8 SPEECH MODE For easy control of filter formants, the SER-2020 is equipped with pre-programmed human voice formants. These formants can be assigned to a key on the MIDI keyboard. In this mode, the two peak filters are utilized, and the low-pass filter can be freely adjusted for other controls. Note: Always remember to align the peak filters before using the speech mode.

  • Page 24: Inputs & Outputs

    HEADPHONE jack and can be connected to most common headphones. MIDI The SER-2020 features a MIDI input and a MIDI out/thru. The MIDI input allows for MIDI control of the SER-2020. Establish the connection by employing a standard MIDI cable to link the MIDI out port of your MIDI controller to the MIDI in port on the SER-2020.

  • Page 25: Vco Auto Tune

    V2.1 3.11 VCO AUTO TUNE The VCOs of the SER-2020 are initially calibrated for linearity at the factory. However, over time, this tuning may experience degradation. You can conveniently recalibrate the linearity of the VCOs using the auto-tune function. Ensure that the synthesizer has completed its warm-up period before initiating the auto-tune function.

  • Page 26: Midi Control

    3.12 MIDI CONTROL 3.12.1 MME (MPE) The SER-2020 is designed to be compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) controllers. The synthesizer is essentially monophonic but can be controlled by an MPE device. The synthesizer plays monophonic notes, resulting in MIDI Monophonic Expression (MME). The module is sensitive to strike, press, glide, slide, and lift.

  • Page 27: Vca Control

    SER-2020 V2.1 ..64.. = Velocity reduces attack level by 50%. ..127 = Velocity reduces attack level by 100%. DECAY VELOCITY AMOUNT CC#94 : = Velocity has no influence on decay rate. ..64.. = Velocity reduces decay level by 50%. ..127 = Velocity reduces decay level by 100%.

  • Page 28: Arp / Sequencer

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.13 ARP / SEQUENCER The SER-2020 Synthesizer is equipped with a basic ARP/Sequencer accessible via MIDI. 3.13.1 MODE The ARP / Sequence has three different operation modes. CC#79 : 0-31 = OFF. 32-47 = NORMAL ARP MODE. 48-63 = HOLD ARP MODE.

  • Page 29: Gate Length

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.13.4 GATE LENGTH The gate length determines the duration for which a note is sustained. Its value can typically be set within a range of 0 to 127, approximately corresponding to 10% to 100%. For instance, setting the gate length to 64 would imply that the note is held open for half of its total duration, or 50%, before it's released.

  • Page 30: Midi Configuration

    V2.1 3.13.8 MIDI CONFIGURATION The SER-2020 is a MIDI device with a standard configuration from the factory, featuring MIDI channel 1 as the default setting. If desired, the MIDI channel can be programmed within the range of channels 1 to 16.
  • Page 31 UPPER ZONE MPE CONFIGURATION 3.13.8.3 To set up the SER-2020 synthesizer as an MPE device for the upper zone, follow the same procedure as for the lower zone, but set the TRIG switch to the upper position. When the PWR LED flashes a pattern, it begins with three short flashes followed by a series of long flashes.

  • Page 32: Mpe Configuration Message

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.13.9 MPE CONFIGURATION MESSAGE MPE channels can be configured using MIDI configuration messages. The MPE Configuration message is defined as Registered Parameter Number (RPN) '00 06.' The Most Significant Bit (MSB) of Data Entry represents the number of MIDI Channels assigned, as explained below. The Least Significant Bit (LSB) of Data Entry is not used.

  • Page 33: Control Parameters

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.13.10 CONTROL PARAMETERS Table 1 – Control Parameters SECTION CONTROL / FUNCTION VALUE / RANGE PARAMETER MODULATION Enables or disables the ability to 0-63 (INT) LFO MIDI RESET sync the LFO with the MIDI CLOCK. 64-127 (MIDI CLOCK)
  • Page 34 SER-2020 V2.1 MODE Enable the ARP function. 0-31 (OFF) 32-63 (NORMAL) 64-95(HOLD) 96-127 (SEQUENCE) PATTERN Set the pattern of the ARP counter. 0-31 (UP) 32-63 (DOWN) 64-95(UP / DOWN) 96-127 (RANDOM) RANGE Set the amount of octave ranges of 0-31 (1 OCTAVE)
  • Page 35 SER-2020 V2.1 Table 2- MIDI Clock synchronization CLOCKS/QUARTER TIME VALUE NAME CC VALUE NOTE 1/32 note 1/32 0 - 7 Dotted 1/32 note 1/32 DOT 8 - 15 1/16 note 1/16 16 - 23 Dotted 1/16 note 1/16DOT 24 - 31...

  • Page 36: Midi Implementation Chart

    SER-2020 V2.1 3.13.11 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Table 3 – MIDI Implementation Chart FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS BASIC CHANNEL Default 1-16 1-16 Changed 1-16 1-16 User Selectable MODE Default Last Note Priority Messages Altered NOTE NUMBER 24 - 96 24 - 96...

  • Page 37: Specification

    SER-2020 V2.1 SPECIFICATION OSCILATORS FREQUENCY RANGE Ca. 20Hz … 20kHz WAVEFORM TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, PULSE SUB OSCILATOR SQUARE WAVE ON VCO 1 MODULATION TYPES FREQUENCY and PWM PEAK 1 & 2 FREQUENCY RANGE Ca. 20Hz … 20kHz LPF FREQUENCY RANGE Ca.
  • Page 38 SER-2020 V2.1 OUTPUTS 3.5MM MONO JACK CV OUTPUT LEVEL -1V … +10V GATE OUTPUT LEVEL 0V … 5V BEND OUTPUT LEVEL -5V … +5V LFO 1 & 2 TRIANGLE OUTPUT LEVEL 0V … 5V LFO1 SQUARE OUTPUT LEVEL 0V … 5V LFO2 PULSE OUTPUT LEVEL 0V …...

  • Page 39: Service And Support Information

    SERVICE AND SUPPORT INFORMATION 5.1 LIMITED WARRANTY AnalogFX warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, any defective product will be repaired or replaced at AnalogFX's option, on a return-to-factory basis.

  • Page 40: Legal Notes

    LEGAL NOTES 6.1 NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Neither AnalogFX nor any party involved in the creation, production, or delivery of this product shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising from the use of or inability to use this product.

  • Page 41: Appendix A - Calibration

    V2.1 APPENDIX A - CALIBRATION The SER-2020 synthesizer has six manual calibration points that can be set through the front panel without opening the unit. It is not recommended to adjust these settings. Consult qualified technical personnel for any adjustments.

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