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  • Page 3 Operation Manual Version 1.0 July 2014 Dave Smith Instruments 1527 Stockton Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94133 ©2014 Dave Smith Instruments www.davesmithinstruments.com...
  • Page 4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- ference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Saving Programs ........4 Using the Pro 2 in Paraphonic Mode ......5 Moving to the Next Level .
  • Page 6 Syncing the Sequencer with an External MIDI Device ... 75 Using the Pro 2’s CV Outs to Control a Modular Synth ..76 Look for More Tutorials Online .
  • Page 7 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 MIDI Messages .
  • Page 8 Credits and Acknowledgements Sound Design Rory Dow Peter M. Mahr Robert Rich Peter Dyer Tim Mantle Matia Simovich Keith Hillebrandt Cord Mueller James Terris Kurt Kurasaki Drew Neumann Taiho Yamada Kevin Lamb Bob Oxley The DSI Crew Ashley Bellouin, Bob Coover, Carson Day, Chris Hector, Tony Karavidas, Mark Kono, Andrew McGowan, Joanne McGowan, Tracy Wadley, and Mark Wilcox.

  • Page 9: Thank You

    But actions speak louder than words, so here’s the last one on that particular subject: the Pro 2. It’s light years beyond the Pro-One in every way and is the culmination of my many years designing synthesizers. It’s also the deepest and most powerful monosynth I’ve ever created, so it should keep you busy exploring...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    This allows us to design a tremendous amount of power and versatility into a very compact instrument. In fact, the Pro 2 offers so much flexibility that it rivals many modular synthesizers.

  • Page 12: Using The Display

    Using the Display The Pro 2’s main parameters are accessible through its front panel knobs and switches, but there are many additional parameters (as well as numeric display of values) accessible through the OLED display. For example, adjusting a knob or switch in the Oscillator section reveals the value of that parameter in the display.

  • Page 13: Using Show, Compare, And Revert Parameter

    To revert a parameter to its original saved state: • Press and hold the button. Turn a parameter knob. revert param Release the button. The parameter is restored to its saved revert param value. Pro 2 Operation Manual Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Creating A Program From Scratch

    But it’s often equally useful to create a new sound from scratch. The Pro 2 makes this easy by providing a “Basic Program” in its Global menu. This preset is very simple, with a single oscillator as its basis, and has only basic modulation routings set up.

  • Page 15: Using The Pro 2 In Paraphonic Mode

    Using the Pro 2 in Paraphonic Mode The Pro 2 was designed primarily as a monophonic instrument. But we added a 4-voice paraphonic playback mode for extra performance power. In this mode, the four main oscillators can be triggered independently, each with its own envelope.

  • Page 16: Moving To The Next Level

    Pot Modes and determine which works best for you. You’ll also find information about MIDI setup. Read this to more effectively integrate the Pro 2 into your rig. To get the most out of the Pro 2’s live performance capabilities, read up on using a footswitch or expression pedal.
  • Page 17 Pro 2 Operation Manual Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Connections

    For bidirectional MIDI communication with a computer. The 2 . USB— Pro 2 is a Class Compliant USB device and does not require additional drivers when used with Mac OS or Windows. See Using USB on page 72 for more information.
  • Page 19 Unbalanced, ¼ inch audio input. The Pro 2 accepts exter- 8 . Audio In— nal audio signals for processing through this connector. Input level can be adjusted using the knob in the Oscillators section.

  • Page 20: Global Settings

    Selects which MIDI channel to send and 3 . MIDI Channel: All, 1…16— receive data, 1 to 16. All receives on all 16 channels. Sets the Pro 2’s ability to send and receive MIDI 4 . MIDI Clock Mode: clock messages: •...
  • Page 21 Pro 2. When off, the controls are transmitted via MIDI but do not directly affect the “local” synth (that is, the Pro 2). This is primarily useful for avoiding MIDI data loops that can occur with some external sequencers.
  • Page 22 16 . Footswitch Polarity: Normal, Reversed— momentary footswitches, normally open and normally closed. Either type can be used with the Pro 2’s Sustain switch input. Not sure which type you have? If the behavior of the footswitch is the opposite of what is expected—that is, down is off and up is on—changing this setting will...
  • Page 23 The Pro 2’s oscillators can both drive and be driven by control voltages. Because the electronics in any device are rarely perfect, CV In and Out scaling allows you to make slight adjustments so that the Pro 2 and any connected CV devices are in tune with each other.
  • Page 24 MIDI port. (See “9. MIDI Sysex Cable.”) Dumped programs will load back into the same bank and program loca- tion in memory when received by the Pro 2 via MIDI. Transmits the current bank in SysEx format 37 .

  • Page 25: Oscillators

    Oscillators provide the raw building blocks of a synthesizer’s sound by producing waveforms, each of which has its own inherent sound char- acter based on its harmonic content. The Pro 2 has four oscillators (plus a sub oscillator for oscillator 1). These are capable of generating clas-...
  • Page 26 Used to select the wave shape or type of noise generated by the Noise— selected oscillator. Wave shapes include four typical analog synthesizer waves as well as more complex wavetable sounds. There are also three types of noise: red, white, and violet. Oscillators Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 27 Note that the algorithm used to mix the waves is not simply a mix. If all three are set to the same wave, there will still be a noticeable difference in the sound as Shape Mod changes. Pro 2 Operation Manual Oscillators...
  • Page 28 Boosts the input level of any signal connected to the connector audio in on the rear panel of the Pro 2. This is useful for increasing the gain of low-level output devices such as guitars. Oscillators Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 29 OLED display) Sets the Threshold: 0…127— ext input threshold above which external input signals will trigger the Pro 2’s Gate and envelope follower. Triggering these from an external input allows you to drive the Pro 2’s envelopes, sequencer steps, and more with guitars, drum machines and so on.
  • Page 30 Of course, each of the four oscillators can be synced, so it’s possible to have two pairs of synced oscillators or to sync oscillators in series (an oscillator synced to a synced oscillator, synced to a synced oscillator…). Oscillators Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 31 Wave Reset: Off, On— osc tuning When Wave Reset is off, the Pro 2’s oscillators are free running, which is typically how analog synths behave. That is, the oscillators are running whether a note is being gated on or not. When the amplifier envelope is...
  • Page 32 As with FM, any oscillator routing combination can be configured using the modulation matrix. Adds random detuning to the oscillator to emulate the Slop: 0…127— tuning instability of voltage controlled analog oscillators, from subtle, barely perceptible amounts to wildly out of tune. Oscillators Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 33: Character

    (In the tab in the OLED display) A high shelf Air: 0…127— girth filter to boost high frequencies, with some extra harmonic modification at higher settings. Pro 2 Operation Manual Character...

  • Page 34: Filter 1 & 2

    This change can be varied over time using a filter envelope to produce more dynamic, animated timbres. The Pro 2’s two-filter architec- ture allows for a wide range of sonic possibilities and is one of its most exciting features.
  • Page 35 • Notch: removes frequencies in a notch centered around the cutoff frequency. • High-pass: passes frequencies above the cutoff frequency • Bandpass: passes a band of frequencies centered around the cutoff frequency Pro 2 Operation Manual Filter 1 & 2...
  • Page 36 “brightness” to a sound as higher notes are played, which is typically how acoustic instruments behave. A setting of 64 will step the filter in semi- tone increments for each note, 32 would be quartertones, and so on. Filter 1 & 2 Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 37: Filter Envelopes 1 & 2

    Filter Envelopes 1 & 2 Each of the Pro 2’s two filters has its own dedicated, five-stage envelope generator. A filter envelope is used to shape how a sound’s timbre or harmonic content changes over time during its attack, decay, sustain, and release stages.
  • Page 38 Delay, Attack, and Decay loop until the note is turned off. The Release segment begins when the note is gated off, just as it does when Repeat is off. See the illustration below. Filter Envelopes 1 & 2 Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 39 Envelope Amount. Just remember that once Envelope Amount is set to the maximum, no modulation from velocity—or any other source—will cause the filter to to go higher than that. Pro 2 Operation Manual Filter Envelopes 1 & 2...

  • Page 40: Amplifier Envelope

    The Amplifier Envelope is used to shape the volume characteristics of a sound over time by giving you control over its attack, decay, sustain, and release stages. The Pro 2’s envelope generators provide additional controls for looping the envelope and for modulating the envelope amount using keyboard velocity.
  • Page 41 This control is particularly useful for ensuring that your sounds have roughly the same volume. There is enough gain in the Pro 2’s voice architecture that, with some settings, some mild clipping distortion may be heard. If this happens, try lowering the v...
  • Page 42 Corresponding DADSR envelope behavior with Delay on and Repeat off. Behavior of the same envelope with Repeat on. —(In the tab of the display) Sets the Distortion: 0…127 dist amount of analog distortion applied to a program. Amplifier Envelope Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 43: Auxiliary Envelopes 4 & 5

    Auxiliary envelopes 4 and 5 can be routed to any of the modulation destinations. Actually, any of the Pro 2’s five envelopes can be routed to any destination (or multiple destinations) using the modulation matrix. See Modulation on page 44 for more information.
  • Page 44 Velocity Amount: 0...127 aux env amount This enables keyboard velocity to modulate the Envelope Amount. It doesn’t enable keyboard velocity to directly control the modulation. To do this, see the user tip that follows Auxiliary Envelopes 4 & 5 Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 45 You can modulate feedback tuning by routing a source such as note number in the mod matrix. Feedback tuning Pro 2 Operation Manual Auxiliary Envelopes 4 & 5...
  • Page 46 Delay The Pro 2 has four digital delays with panning. Delays 1-3 are standard digital multi-tap delays. Delay 4 emulates an analog, bucket-brigade device (BBD) delay. Each of the delays can be used for simple delays or, with modulation and short delay times, flanging and chorus effects.
  • Page 47 The outputs of the delays are mixed back in with the Pro 2’s left and right chan- nels, so the primary audio path from the filters forward is entirely analog. —Sets the delay time for the selected tap, from Delay Time: 0...255 a minimum of 0.9556 milliseconds to a maximum of 1 second.

  • Page 48: Creating Reverb And Modulation-Based Effects

    Long for longer repeat delays and when modulating delay times for analog delay-style detuning effects. Creating Reverb and Modulation-Based Effects As previously noted, you can use the Pro 2’s delays to create not only simple delays but also flanging and chorus effects, and simple reverbs. Reverb A reverb is effectively multiple delays of a source signal as it moves through a space and bounces off of various surfaces.
  • Page 49 Both the LFO and the Delay must have Sync on, and the LFO should also have Wave Reset on, to keep everything in sync. Pro 2 Operation Manual Auxiliary Envelopes 4 & 5...

  • Page 50: Low Frequency Oscillators

    (periodic pitch modulation) and tremolo (periodic volume modulation). The Pro 2 provides four LFOs that produce a variety of waveshapes. Although they’re classified as low-frequency modulation devices, they can actually function at speeds that extend into the audible range for extreme modulation effects.
  • Page 51 The other wave shapes and Random generate only positive values. However, any of the LFOs can be inverted by specifying negative modulation values (e.g. -127, -64, etc.) in the modulation matrix. amount Pro 2 Operation Manual Low Frequency Oscillators...
  • Page 52 When Wave Reset: Off, On new note is played. wave reset is set independently for each LFO. lfo control off, the LFO is free running. When on, the LFO is re-started each time a Low Frequency Oscillators Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 53 Wave Reset off—there is no fixed start point from which the phase can be offset. Phase Offset in Degrees 0° 180° 360° 90° 270° 64 96 127 Phase Parameter Value Pro 2 Operation Manual Low Frequency Oscillators...

  • Page 54: Modulation

    Modulation Although the sonic character of the Pro 2 is largely determined by its oscillators and filters, its power to make truly unique sounds comes from its extensive modulation capabilities. The Pro 2 has 25 fixed-source modulation paths and 16 user-configurable paths with over 50 different modulation sources and over 140 different destinations.

  • Page 55: Using The Assign Mod Buttons

    This makes is easier to see when the same destination is receiving modulation from multiple sources. Using the Assign Mod Buttons The Pro 2 provides a shortcut for modulation routing using the Assign Mod Source and Assign Mod Destination buttons. To quickly assign modulation: 1.

  • Page 56: Arpeggiator

    Arpeggiator The Pro 2 has a flexible and full-featured arpeggiator that can be synced to the LFOs, delays, or external MIDI clock. To access the arpeggiator functions, press the switch. The arpeggiator arpeggiator is activated and its parameters appear in the OLED display.
  • Page 57 Tapping the button sets the tempo from 30 to Tap Tempo— tap tempo 250 BPM. The LED flashes at the BPM rate you set. For best results, tap the button 4 times. Pro 2 Operation Manual Arpeggiator...
  • Page 58 3. Adjust settings such as arp mode octave range repeatS clock divide 4. To synchronize a delay to the arpeggiator, turn on for that delay Sync and adjust its setting as desired. delay time Arpeggiator Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 59: Sequencer

    The Pro 2’s sequencer is like an original analog sequencer but more powerful. It provides either sixteen tracks of 16-step sequences, or eight tracks of 32-step sequences—depending on which mode you choose for...

  • Page 60: Programming The Sequencer

    8. If you want to record fewer than 16 steps, play only the notes you want. 9. When you’re done inputting notes, press . Your sequence play Stop plays back. To stop playback, press again. play Stop Sequencer Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 61 2. (Alternatively, turn soft knob 1 ( ) to select track 2.) Select track 2. While continuing to hold down the button, turn soft knob track Select ) to select f1 deSt freq 3. Release the button. track Select Pro 2 Operation Manual Sequencer...
  • Page 62 6. Turn soft knob 1 ( ) or turn the knob to set a value. value Step value 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each step in the sequence until finished. 8. To trigger the sequence, press play Stop Sequencer Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 63: Adding Rests, Ties, And Velocity

    Release the track Select button. 2. Toggle off the LED for the step that you want to rest. (The step can be toggled on again if you want.) Pro 2 Operation Manual Sequencer...
  • Page 64 2. Press and continue to hold the LED button for the step where the tie will start. 3. Press the LED button for the step where the tie will end. 4. Release the buttons. 5. To create additional ties, repeat steps 1-4. Sequencer Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 65 ) to set the length of the tie. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 as desired. 6. To listen to the sequence, make sure the button is on, then Sequencer press play Stop steps 1-4 are tied Note: C5 Velo:100 Slew:0 Notes Slew Velocity Pro 2 Operation Manual Sequencer...

  • Page 66: Sequencer Parameters

    In the case of the sequencer you can use slew to create glide effects between note values, a smooth filter cutoff sweep, and so on, depending on the parameter being sequenced. Lower values create faster transitions. Sequencer Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 67 BPM x 6 Sixteenth note triplets 1/32 BPM x 8 Thirty-second note Sets the tempo for the arpeggiator in BPM (beats per BPM: 30…250— minute). Tap Tempo flashes on the beat. Also affects the LFO frequency Pro 2 Operation Manual Sequencer...
  • Page 68 , adjust the play source ext in parameters as necessary. To access these parameters in ext in level threshold the display, turn the knob on the front panel of the Pro 2. input level Sequencer Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 69 If set to Off, the envelopes are triggered only by the initial sequence trigger. (In the tab in the display) Selects the Length: 16x16, 8x32— seq misc maximum length of the sequence. Pro 2 Operation Manual Sequencer...

  • Page 70: Master Volume/Voice Volume

    ) to set the volume level of the current prog volume program. MIDI volume can also influence the overall volume of the Pro 2 if you are controlling it from an external MIDI source. Master Volume/Voice Volume Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 71: Distortion

    Distortion The Pro 2 features stereo analog distortion which can be used to add warmth, harmonic complexity, and even an aggressive edge to sounds. The character of the distortion is affected by the harmonic content of a program. Sounds with more high-end will sound different than sounds with fewer harmonics.

  • Page 72: Glide

    Press any of the oscillator select buttons to de-select the other oscillators. Glide Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 73 If is on and the Arp Auto Latch function is off, any hold Down new notes struck are added to the arpeggio. Transpose Glide Hold Pro 2 Operation Manual Glide...

  • Page 74: Pitch And Modulation Wheels

    Pitch and Modulation Wheels The Pro 2 has a spring loaded pitch wheel and a modulation wheel. You can use these controls to enhance live performance by bending notes and adding modulation in real time as you play. The pitch wheel range can be...
  • Page 75 5. To route the mod wheel to more destinations, turn soft knob 1 ( edit #) to find an open modulation slot and choose mod wheel 6. Repeat steps 3-4. Pro 2 Operation Manual Pitch and Modulation Wheels...

  • Page 76: Touch Sliders

    Touch Sliders The Pro 2 has two position- and pressure-sensitive touch sliders. Like the pitch and mod wheels, you can use these sliders to enhance live perfor- mance by adding modulation in real time as you play. Each slider serves as two modulation sources, the values of which are determined by finger position and finger pressure.
  • Page 77 5. To route the slider to more destinations, turn soft knob 1 ( #) to edit mod find an open modulation slot and choose (or pressure). Slider poSition 6. Repeat steps 3-4. Pro 2 Operation Manual Touch Sliders...

  • Page 78: Play List

    There are four play lists: Set 1, Set 2, Set 3, and Set 4. Each can hold and recall up to 16 programs using the 16 sequencer step buttons. Pro 2 Hollow Bass Set 1 Set 2...

  • Page 79: Cue

    Play List section. 5. Release the button. When the currently playing sequence play liSt reaches its end (its reset point) the Pro 2 switches to the newly chosen program and sequence. 6. Repeat steps 3- 5 as desired. Pressing the...

  • Page 80: Misc Parameters

    Key Modes Pitch Wheel To access Misc Parameters: • Press the button on the front panel of the Pro 2. miSc paramS (In the Glide Mode: FixRate, FixRate A, FixTime, FixTime A— key modes tab) These modes determine how g...
  • Page 81 (In the Gate Source: Keyboard, Ext Audio, CV 1, CV 2, CV 3, CV 4— tab) Selects the source that triggers the Pro 2’s envelopes. key modes (In the Key Assign: Low Note, High Note, Last Note, Paraphonic—...

  • Page 82: Using Usb

    Manager under “Sound, video, and game controllers”—and clicking OK. If Pro 2 Keyboard is no longer listed in the Device Manager, power the Pro 2 down and back up again while it is connected via USB. It should be detected on power up.

  • Page 83: A Few Tutorials

    4!), and so on to time process the sound. Connect an expression pedal to the Pro 2 and route it to a parameter such as filter cutoff in the mod matrix for more real-time processing control over the audio input. Pro 2 Operation Manual...

  • Page 84: Filtering External Audio Using The Envelope Follower

    Filtering External Audio Using the Envelope Follower The Pro 2’s envelope follower makes it easy to process external audio with an “auto-wah” type effect. Add a little distortion and delay and this is a very expressive effect. The Envelope Follower has controls for...

  • Page 85: Syncing The Sequencer With An External Midi Device

    13. Adjust any other parameters such as distortion and delay to tailor the sound. Connect an expression pedal to the Pro 2 and route it to filter cutoff in the mode matrix for more real-time control over the wah effect.

  • Page 86: Using The Pro 2'S Cv Outs To Control A Modular Synth

    To use the Pro 2’s CV Outs to control the oscillator of a modular synth: 1. Using a ⅛ inch patch cable, connect the Pro 2’s CV Out 1 to the appropriate CV In on the modular synth’s oscillator module. (The input should support a 1-volt-per-octave signal.)

  • Page 87: Look For More Tutorials Online

    Look for More Tutorials Online More tutorials for the Pro 2 are available on the DSI website. We recom- mend that you check the Pro 2 Product Page regularly for not only tutori- als, but new sound banks, operating system updates, manual updates, and more.

  • Page 88: Modulation Sources

    Aftertouch Seq Track 16 CC#2: Breath CC#4: Foot Pedal * Audio Out is the digitized audio signal after the CC#11: Expression Amplifier VCA. Velocity Note Number Random Audio Out * Ext Audio In Appendix A: Modulation Sources Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 89: Modulation Destinations

    Osc 4 AM Delay 2 Feedback Osc All AM Delay 3 Feedback Osc All Slop Delay 4 Feedback Delay 1 Pan Girth Delay 2 Pan Hack Delay 3 Pan Decimate Delay 4 Pan Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix B: Modulation Destinations...
  • Page 90 Seq Out 1 Ch 13 All Env Release Seq Out 1 Ch 14 Mod 1 Amount Seq Out 1 Ch 15 Mod 2 Amount Seq Out 1 Ch 16 Mod 3 Amount Seq Out 2 Ch 1 Appendix B:Modulation Destinations Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 91 Seq Out 2 Ch 10 Seq Out 2 Ch 11 Seq Out 2 Ch 12 Seq Out 2 Ch 13 Seq Out 2 Ch 14 Seq Out 2 Ch 15 Seq Out 2 Ch 16 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix B:Modulation Destinations...

  • Page 92: Delay Times (Delays 1-3)

    77.0519 2.8635 15.2890 81.6336 3.0337 16.1982 86.4878 3.2141 17.1614 91.6306 3.4052 18.1818 97.0793 3.6077 19.2630 102.8519 3.8223 20.4084 108.9678 4.0495 21.6219 115.4474 4.2903 22.9077 122.3122 4.5455 24.2698 124.7166 4.8157 25.7130 129.8653 Appendix C: Delay Times (Delays 1-3) Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 93 572.6557 248.2860 413.0452 577.8045 253.4347 418.1939 582.9532 258.5834 423.3427 588.1019 263.7322 428.4914 593.2506 268.8809 433.6401 598.3994 274.0296 438.7888 603.5481 279.1783 443.9376 608.6968 284.3271 449.0863 613.8455 289.4758 454.2350 618.9943 294.6245 459.3838 624.1430 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix C:Delay Times (Delays 1-3)
  • Page 94 711.6713 876.4306 716.8201 881.5793 721.9688 886.7280 727.1175 891.8768 732.2662 897.0255 737.4150 902.1742 742.5637 907.3229 747.7124 912.4717 752.8611 917.6204 758.0099 922.7691 763.1586 927.9178 768.3073 933.0666 773.4560 938.2153 778.6048 943.3640 783.7535 948.5127 788.9022 953.6615 Appendix C:Delay Times (Delays 1-3) Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 95: Midi Implementation

    In addition, there is interaction between some of the Program parameters that determine the overall response of Pro 2 to MIDI data. Following are the Global parameters that affect response to MIDI: Selects the MIDI channel to send and MIDI Channel: ALL, 1…16 —...

  • Page 96: Midi Messages

    Foot Controller: directly assignable controller 1011 nnnn 0vvvvvvv Volume: Combined with Master Volume and Voice Volume 1011 nnnn 0vvvvvvv Brightness: Added to low-pass filter cutoff frequency 1011 nnnn 0vvvvvvv Expression Controller: directly assignable controller Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 97 1 or Pedal 2 1011 nnnn 0000 0100 0vvvvvvv Foot Controller: When assigned to Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 1011 nnnn 0000 0111 0vvvvvvv Volume: When assigned to Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 98 Additional Continuous Controllers Transmitted/Received The following table details how MIDI Continuous Controllers (CCs) are mapped onto Pro 2’s controls. They are transmitted when MIDI Param Send is set to CC in Global, and recognized when received when MIDI Param Receive is set to CC in the Global menu.
  • Page 99 Arpeggiator Mode Osc 4 Level Arpeggiaor Range Osc 4 Shape Arp Auto Latch On/Off Osc 4 Shape Mod Arp Clock Divide Osc 4 FM Arp Repeats Osc 4 AM Pedal 2 Data Inc Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 100 CC# Param Data Dec NRPN LSB NRPN MSB RPN LSB RPN MSB LPF Frequency LPF Resonance LPF Key Amount SVF Frequency SVF Resonance SVF Key Amount Girth Hack Decimate Drive Feedback Amount Feedback Tuning Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 101: Nrpn Messages

    Increment and Decrement commands, which some controllers utilize. Finally, it responds to one RPN (Registered Parameter Number) command, the RPN/NRPN Reset command, which can be handy for resetting the currently selected parameter to a known state. Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...

  • Page 102: Global Parameter Data

    1 = Master 2 = Slave 3 = Slave Thru 1028 MIDI Clock Cable 0 = MIDI Port 1 = USB 1029 MIDI Param Send* 0 = NRPN 1 = CC 2= Off Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 103 1037 Pot Mode 0 = Relative 1= PassThru 2 = Jump 1038 Sustain Footswitch 0 = normally open 1= normally closed 1039 Sustain Pedal Function 0 = sustain 1 = arpeggiator on/off Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 104 0 = Off 1 = On 1043 Aftertouch Curve 1044 Velocity Curve 1045 MIDI Thru/Out 2 0 = Thru 1 = Out 2 *Controller received, but not transmitted. †Controller transmitted, but ignored when received. Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...

  • Page 105: Program Parameter Data

    Program Parameter Data The following table lists Pro 2’s program parameters. NRPN Value Description 0-120 Osc 1 Pitch 0-100 Osc 1 Fine Tune 0-127 Osc 1 Level 0-19 Osc 1 Shape 0 = Off 1 = Sawtooth 2 = Super Saw...
  • Page 106 Osc 2 Wave Left (see Osc 1 Wave Left) 0-11 Osc 2 Wave Right (see Osc 1 Wave Left) 0-255 Osc 2 FM 0-255 Osc 2 AM 0-127 Osc 2 Slop 0-127 Osc 2 Glide Amount Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 107 Osc 4 Shape (see Osc 1 Shape) 0-127 Osc 4 Shape Mod 0-11 Osc 4 Wave Left (see Osc 1 Wave Left) 0-11 Osc 4 Wave Right (see Osc 1 Wave Left) Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 108 Decimate 0-127 Drive 0-164 Filter 1 Frequency 0-127 Filter 1 Resonance 0-127 Filter 1 Key Amount 0-127 Filter 1 Boost 0-127 Filter 2 Frequency 0-127 Filter 2 Resonance 0-127 Filter 2 Key Amount Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 109 Filter 1 Envelope Amt 0 to 126 = -127 to -1 127 = 0 128 to 254 = 1 to 127 0-127 Velocity to Filter 1 Env Amt 0-127 Filter 1 Env Delay Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 110 Envelope 4 Attack 0-127 Envelope 4 Decay 0-127 Envelope 4 Sustain 0-127 Envelope 4 Release Envelope 4 Repeat 0 = Off 1= On 0-142 Envelope 4 Destination (see table of modulation destinations and values) 100 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 111 10 = 3 quarters 11 = 4 quarters 12 = 6 quarters 13 = 8 quarters 14 = 16 quarters 15 = 32 quarters LFO 1 Sync 0 = Off 1 = On Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 112 LFO 3 Frequency 0-15 LFO 3 Sync Setting (see LFO 1 Sync Setting) LFO 3 Sync 0 = Off 1 = On LFO 3 Shape (see LFO 1 Shape) 0-127 LFO 3 Amount 102 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 113 5 = 8th 6 = dotted 8th 7 = quarter 8 = dotted quarter 9 = half 10 = dotted half 11 = whole Delay 1 Sync 0 = Off 1 = On Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 114 Delay 4 Sync Setting (see Delay 1 Sync Setting) Delay 4 Sync 0 = Off 1 = On 0-127 Delay 4 Amount 0-127 Delay 4 Feedback 0-127 Delay 4 Lowpass Filter 0-127 Delay 4 Highpass Filter 0-127 Delay 4 Pan 104 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 115 127 = 0 128 to 254 = 1 to 127 0-142 Mod 4 Destination (see table of modulation desti- nations and values) 0-51 Mod 5 Source (see table of modulation sources and values) Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 116 Mod 9 Amount 0 to 126 = -127 to -1 127 = 0 128 to 254 = 1 to 127 0-142 Mod 9 Destination (see table of modulation desti- nations and values) 106 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 117 0-51 Mod 14 Source (see table of modulation sources and values) 0-254 Mod 14 Amount 0 to 126 = -127 to -1 127 = 0 128 to 254 = 1 to 127 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 118 4 = CV In 3 5 = CV In 4 Envelope Retrigger 0 = Off 1 = On Key Mode 0 = Low Note 1 = High Note 2 = Last Note 3 = Paraphonic 108 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 119 5 = eighth triplet 6 = sixteenth 7 = sixteenth, half swing 8 = sixteenth, full swing 9 = sixteenth triplet 10 = thirty-second Arpeggiator Repeats Arpeggiator Auto Latch 0 = Off 1 = On Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 120 0-142 Track 7 Destination 0-142 Track 8 Destination 0-142 Track 9 Destination 0-142 Track 10 Destination 0-142 Track 11 Destination 0-142 Track 12 Destination 0-142 Track 13 Destination 0-142 Track 14 Destination 110 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 121 Track 1, Step 9 Slew 0-127 Track 1, Step 10 Slew 0-127 Track 1, Step 11 Slew 0-127 Track 1, Step 12 Slew 0-127 Track 1, Step 13 Slew 0-127 Track 1, Step 14 Slew Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 122 0-127 Name Character 9 0-127 Name Character 10 0-127 Name Character 11 0-127 Name Character 12 0-127 Name Character 13 0-127 Name Character 14 0-127 Name Character 15 0-127 Name Character 16 112 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 123 Track 2, Step 9 Value 0-255 Track 2, Step 10 Value 0-255 Track 2, Step 11 Value 0-255 Track 2, Step 12 Value 0-255 Track 2, Step 13 Value 0-255 Track 2, Step 14 Value Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 124 Track 4, Step 10 Value 0-255 Track 4, Step 11 Value 0-255 Track 4, Step 12 Value 0-255 Track 4, Step 13 Value 0-255 Track 4, Step 14 Value 0-255 Track 4, Step 15 Value 114 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 125 Track 6, Step 12 Value 0-255 Track 6, Step 13 Value 0-255 Track 6, Step 14 Value 0-255 Track 6, Step 15 Value 0-255 Track 6, Step 16 Value 0-255 Track 7, Step 1 Value Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 126 Track 8, Step 15 Value 0-255 Track 8, Step 16 Value 0-255 Track 1, Step 17/Track 9, Step 1 0-255 Track 1, Step 18/Track 9, Step 2 0-255 Track 1, Step 19/Track 9, Step 3 116 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 127 0-255 Track 3, Step 18/Track 11, Step 2 0-255 Track 3, Step 19/Track 11, Step 3 0-255 Track 3, Step 20/Track 11, Step 4 0-255 Track 3, Step 21/Track 11, Step 5 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 128 0-255 Track 5, Step 20/Track 13, Step 4 0-255 Track 5, Step 21/Track 13, Step 5 0-255 Track 5, Step 22/Track 13, Step 6 0-255 Track 5, Step 23/Track 13, Step 7 118 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 129 0-255 Track 7, Step 20/Track 15, Step 4 0-255 Track 7, Step 21/Track 15, Step 5 0-255 Track 7, Step 22/Track 15, Step 6 0-255 Track 7, Step 23/Track 15, Step 7 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 130 Track 1, Step 3 Tie* 0, 128 Track 1, Step 4 Tie* 0, 128 Track 1, Step 5 Tie* 0, 128 Track 1, Step 6 Tie* 0, 128 Track 1, Step 7 Tie* 120 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 131 Track 3, Step 4 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 3, Step 5 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 3, Step 6 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 3, Step 7 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 3, Step 8 Slew/Tie † Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 132 Track 5, Step 6 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 5, Step 7 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 5, Step 8 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 5, Step 9 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 5, Step 10 Slew/Tie † 122 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 133 Track 7, Step 8 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 7, Step 9 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 7, Step 10 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 7, Step 11 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 7, Step 12 Slew/Tie † Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 134 Track 1, Step 28/Track 9, Step 12 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 1, Step 29/Track 9, Step 13 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 1, Step 30/Track 9, Step 14 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 1, Step 31/Track 9, Step 15 Slew/Tie † 124 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 135 Track 3, Step 30/Track 11, Step 14 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 3, Step 31/Track 11, Step 15 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 3, Step 32/Track 11, Step 16 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 4, Step 17/Track 12, Step 1 Slew/Tie † Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 136 Track 5, Step 32/Track 13, Step 16 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 6, Step 17/Track 14, Step 1 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 6, Step 18/Track 14, Step 2 Slew/Tie † 0-255 Track 6, Step 19/Track 14, Step 3 Slew/Tie † 126 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 137 0-255 Track 8, Step 19/Track 16, Step 3 Slew/Tie † 1011 0-255 Track 8, Step 20/Track 16, Step 4 Slew/Tie † 1012 0-255 Track 8, Step 21/Track 16, Step 5 Slew/Tie † Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 138 Character ASCII 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Character ASCII 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 Character ASCII 122 123 125 Character 128 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 139 Seq Track 14 Slider 1 Pressure Seq Track 15 Slider 2 Pressure Aftertouch Seq Track 16 Breath; CC#2 Foot Pedal; CC#4 Expression; CC#11 Velocity Note Number Random Audio Out Ext Audio In Envelope Follower Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 140 LFO 1 Amount Girth LFO 2 Amount Hack LFO 3 Amount Decimate LFO 4 Amount Drive F1 Env Amount F1 Cutoff F2 Env Amount F1 Resonance Amp Env Amount F2 Cutoff Env 4 Amount 130 Appendix D: MIDI Implementation Dave Smith Instruments...
  • Page 141 Mod 12 Amount Seq Out 2 Ch 10 Mod 13 Amount Seq Out 2 Ch 11 Mod 14 Amount Seq Out 2 Ch 12 Mod 15 Amount Seq Out 2 Ch 13 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...

  • Page 142: Sysex Messages

    Channel = ALL); always responds if 0vvvvvvv = 0111 1111. 0000 0110 Inquiry Message 0000 0001 Inquiry Request 1111 0111 End of Exclusive (EOX) The Pro 2 responds with: Status Description 1111 0000 System Exclusive (SysEx) 0111 1110 Non-realtime message 0vvv vvvv If MIDI Channel = ALL, 0vvvvvvv = 0111 1111.
  • Page 143 0vvv vvvv Program Number, 0 - 98 1111 0111 End of Exclusive (EOX) The Pro 2 will respond by sending out the Program Data in the format described below in Program Data Dump. Request Program Edit Buffer Dump Status Description...
  • Page 144 Program Data Dump Status Description 1111 0000 System Exclusive (SysEx) 0000 0001 DSI ID 0010 1100 Pro 2 ID 0000 0010 Program Data 0000 00vv Bank Number: 0 - 7 0vvv vvvv Program Number: 0 - 98 0vvv vvvv 1024 bytes expanded to 1171 MIDI bytes in “packed MS bit” format...

  • Page 145: Packed Data Format

    7 G7 G6 G5 G4 G3 G2 G1 G0 00 F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 F0 00 G6 G5 G4 G3 G2 G1 G0 This explains why it takes 1171 MIDI bytes to transmit 1024 Program data bytes. Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix D: MIDI Implementation...

  • Page 146: Appendix E: Support

    Check the Mod Wheel position. The Mod Wheel can do a lot more than just add vibrato. Also, check the Clock settings in the Global menu to ensure the Pro 2 is set to Master or, if set to Slave, make sure the Pro 2 is receiving MIDI clock.

  • Page 147: Contacting Technical Support

    It is not necessary to run any of the calibration routines on a regular basis. You should only run it if you are experiencing problems. Still experiencing a problem with the Pro 2? Reset Globals in the Global menu. Contacting Technical Support If you are still having a problem with the Pro 2, contact Technical Support at support@davesmithinstruments.com.

  • Page 148: Warranty Repair

    Warranty Repair Dave Smith Instruments warrants that the Pro 2 will be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. Please register your product online at www.davesmithinstruments.com to establish the date of purchase. (This is not a requirement for warranty service, but it will help expedite the process.)
  • Page 149 Pro 2 Operation Manual Appendix E: Support...
  • Page 150 140 Appendix E: Support Dave Smith Instruments...
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