Experimental cv-controlled mixing console with routing & modulation (12 pages)
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MODMIX MODMIX EXPERIMENTAL CV-CONTROLLED MIXING CONSOLE WITH ROUTING & MODULATION User’s Manual version 1.0 february 2024...
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Modmix will be your map with a clear future firmware updates. and simple grid, and will allow you All along the way, you will find tips...
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX INDEX introduction Signal flow diagram General overview Chaining units Mixing console Maintenance Channels Firmware update AUX Sends General care Feedback routing Technical specifications Stereo Returns Mixing console Output controls Power supply Connections (back side) CV Modulation Low Frequency oscillators 9...
USER'S MANUAL MODMIX Mixing console CHANNELS ❶— ❺— Preamp gai n Route MST/PHones This input gain knob is used to trim This switch mutes the signal before or amplify the incoming signal. the volume knob (meaning that the Range: aux sends are implicitly muted too). It •...
USER'S MANUAL MODMIX Mixing console AUX SENDS FEEDBACK ROUTING STEREO RETURNS ❶— ❸— ❹— effect sEnds 1-4 Routi n g Returns 1-4 These knobs control the gain of e ect These switches route each send bus These knobs control the gain for the send buses' gains.
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX Mixing console OUTPUT PHANTOM VU-METERS ❶— ❹— ❺— Channel mi x phantom master vu-meter This knob controls the level of the Use this switch to toggle the 48V These analog vu-Meters monitor the mixed signal coming from each indi- phantom power for microphone master output level.
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX Mixing console CONNECTIONS ❹— ❽— Modmix's 4 channels accept a variety Effect returns of connections to instruments, micro- balanced stereo i n puts phones and external e ects. There Usb-A input (provided cable). are 4 e ect send outputs and as many The output signal from the external ❾—...
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX CV Modulation LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS ❶— LFO speed inverted LFO outputs: • Middle: the amount is zero; This knob sets the speed of the LFO. • Right: the amount is positive; Alternatively, in MIDI sync mode (❹), •...
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX CV Modulation ENVELOPE FOLLOWERS ❶— Sensi t i v i t y • Middle: the amount is zero, • Right: the amount is positive Sets the envelope follower’s sensi- • Left: the amount is inverted/negative. tivity to the input signal.
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX CHAINING UNITS Steps Tools Each unit must be attention! powered by its own power supply. The units do not share 1.S2 3.0 Hex screwdriver head (alter- natively: T10 star head) their power supply with other 2.PH1 cross screwdriver head units connected to them.
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX CHAINING UNITS STEPS CONTINUED unit A unit B Place unit A on the left and unit B to the right. Connect them and ensure the pin-connectors on both sides are locked. Fasten the units together. First, screw in the screws on the top. Next, the screw on the front.
USER'S MANUAL MODMIX MAINTENANCE Firmware update STEPS TOOLS 1.S2 3.0 hex screwdriver head (alter- natively: T10 star head) 2.USB cable 3.Computer Unscrew and remove the left Locate the Firmware update switch; wooden side ( hex screws); Turn the switch lever towards yourself;...
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USER'S MANUAL MODMIX MAINTENANCE FIRMWARE UPDATE - STEPS CONTINUED Select the ModmixFW_vX.X.bin file; Click Download; Ignore error message; Turn the device off; Disconnect the USB cable; Return the firmware update switch back Screw the Left wooden side to its original position, away from yourself;...
USER'S MANUAL MODMIX MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE • Keep away from direct sources of heat or water. • Avoid placing on so surfaces; the unit heats up. • Use a so microfiber cloth or a brush to remove dust. • Avoid applying stickers on the faceplate.
USER'S MANUAL MODMIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mixing console Power supply Current draw: Supply: ≈1 A for each rail (+12 V, -12 V) Voltage input: 220/110 V Voltage output: 12 V, -12 V, 48 V Impedance: Maximum current draw: 1 A on each...
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