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3/14/2021
Finally, the
PITCH
CV input always acts as a 1 V/octave CV input affecting the root note of the grains,
irrespectively of the position of the
The
PITCH
attenurandomizer always controls the amount of pitch randomization of the grains.

ADVANCED TOPICS

Firmware update procedure
If you think your module is behaving strangely, updating the firmware is certainly not the right thing to
do.
Contact us
instead!
Unplug all CV inputs/outputs from the module. Connect the output of your audio interface/sound card to the
L
input (1). Set the
TIME
FREEZE
illuminated push-button
Make sure that no additional sound (such as email notification sounds, background music etc.) from your
computer will be played during the procedure. Make sure that your speakers/monitors are not connected to
your audio interface - the noises emitted during the procedure are aggressive and can harm your hearing. On
non-studio audio equipment (for example the line output from a desktop computer), you might have to turn up
the gain to the maximum.
When you are all set, play the firmware update file into the module. While the module receives data, the
recording quality LED
TIME
knob to adjust gain. When the end of the audio file is reached, the module automatically restarts - if it is
not the case, please retry the procedure from the beginning.
In case the signal level is inadequate, all LEDs will blink in red. Press the button
gain. If this does not help, please retry the procedure from another computer/audio interface, and make sure
that no piece of equipment or software effect (equalizer, automatic gain control, FX processor) is inserted in
the signal chain.

WARRANTY

This product is covered by Mutable Instruments' warranty, for one year following the date of manufacture.
This warranty covers any defect in the manufacturing of this product. This warranty does not cover any
damage or malfunction caused by incorrect use - such as, but not limited to, power cables connected
backwards, excessive voltage levels, or exposure to extreme temperature or moisture levels.
The warranty covers replacement or repair, as decided by Mutable Instruments. Please contact our customer
service (support@mutable-instruments.net) for a return authorization before sending the module. The cost of
sending a module back for servicing is paid for by the customer.
Mutable Instruments encourages modding and hacking, but we will not service modified units or provide any
assistance in the realization of mods.
https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/beads/manual/
PITCH
attenurandomizer.
knob
[E]
to an intermediate position. Power on your modular system with the
(B)
pressed.
[A]
will act as vu-meter (lit in orange when the signal level is optimal). Try adjusting the
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[B]
and retry with a higher
IN
8/8

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