Leipzig is a self contained TRUE analogue synthesiser. The voice circuitry is entirely analogue, using all discrete and op-amp components. There is no voice DSP. Leipzig has a similar sound and specification to the classic Moog Prodigy / Rogue synthesisers, but with many improvements such as MIDI and more modulation paths.
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Weight: Power: Accessories: Manual Mains adaptor (230v) Leipzig-k has the addition of; Headphone output socket. CV1, CV2, Gate input and output sockets. 2nd LFO (and VCA) used for modulation, via 4 rotary controls. Additional rear panel MIDI LED. LFO2 LED.
Use in place of your boring digital synths and DSP soft synths. EFFECTS PROCESSOR Leipzig has an audio input socket, so you can feed external sounds into the onboard analogue filters for analogue processing. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
Preventing damage to other connected devices; Leipzig has a very high dynamic range. It is capable of produce loud signals of very high and sub-sonic frequencies that could blow inadequate speakers if played too loud. It is recommended that input levels to external equipement (mixers, amp's etc.) is kept low when first connected, and then sowly increased to a userable level.
The best way to learn how to use Leipzig is to go straight ahead and play with it. Reading of this manual may only be neccessary for finer operational detail.
The noise generator produces white noise. This is like the hiss you hear between radio stations. The signal is available for filtering via the EXT/NOISE mixer control. Noise would be used for sound effects such as breath, wind, percussion, etc. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
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In a central position no signal is sent to the mixer. Saw/Pulse VCO2 level Turning the control clockwise in increasing amounts sends VCO2s pulse wave signal to the mixer. Turning the control anti-clockwise in increasing amounts sends VCO2s sawtooth analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
External sound sources, such as vocals, guitars, mixer sends, samplers, etc. can be sent through the filter for extra treatment. Note, mic's and guitars may need pre-amp'ing; use if the signal is too quiet. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
Note: this switch has 4 positions. The left 2 positions turn SUSTAIN off, and the right 2 on. We are unable to get 2 way switches for the series of potentiometers/switches that we use. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
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'wah-wah' type effect. It could be used to modulate the VCO pitch for vibrato. The LFO is found in the MODULATION panel (see diagram). LFO RATE This sets the frequency (speed) of the LFO. LFO SPEED LED indicator analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
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VCO2 square, MIDI (modulation CV / CV2) These are not the only modulation types available. Other modulations are available within each feature's own panel (e.g. VCO1 and 2 can have PWM, the LPF has EG1 and KEY TRACK modulation). analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
LCD and 8 edit buttons. For details on MIDI set-up of the CV converter for the K version see the section later in the manual for Leipzig-k. The Activity LED will briefly light whenever it receives a MIDI message that itself will respond to, i.e.
This a second input socket to feed audio signals into the synth. The signal is routed to the EXT audio input of the mixer. SIGNAL output socket This is the main audio output Leipzig It is the signal output from the VCA, post-Volume control. All jack sockets are 6.35mm mono.
The main signal output is on the rear panel and is oddly labelled VCO OUT. Connect this socket to a spare mixing desk input channel. If you want to feed external signals into Leipzig, use the rear panel EXT1 or EXT2 sockets. Maybe hardwire it from your desk's effect send.
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Leipzig Keyboard (Leipzig-k) Details subject to change. The K versions is essentially identical to the R version. The 'key' differences are out- lined below, and explained in more detail later; No MIDI button since all editing done via 8 edit keys and LCD.
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CV1 in socket This is a 6.35mm socket. This is a pitch CV input socket if you want to control Leipzig- k's pitch from an external synth. Scaling is 1v/Oct. CV2 in socket This is a 6.35mm socket. This is a CV input socket if you want to control Leipzig-k's the 'CV2' patch points (selected via the rotary switches) using an external synth.
Pitch Bend range can be set via the LCD display. Default value is usually set to +/-2 semitones. The Pitch Bend MIDI data is sent to the MIDI OUT socket and will also control the onboard MIDI to CV converter to affect the pitch of both VCOs equally. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
There will no doubt be a sofware update at some point. Any update will be made known on the Leipzig web page. Hopefully the software is bug free, but if you spot anything let us know. But first ensure...
Press the PAGE button until you get to the store page. Then Press OCT+ to store the setup. Then the LCD will revert back to PAGE0. If you do not wish to store, then just press PAGE again to return to PAGE0 analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
CV2 (aux.CV). The controller you set can then be used to control whatever synth setting is set to MIDI on the front panel, for example filter cut-off. 6; Pitch bend range. +/- 0-7 semitone range. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
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Eitherway, the note date you play on the keyboard will be sent to the MIDI Out socket. 12; This setting is not used. However, it will display the last note played! PAGE5 This is the page used to store set-up, as described earlier. analogue solutions Leipzig e&oe (c) 1-11-08...
CE Compliance This unit complies with Complies with EU Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC. Standards: EN55103-1, EN55103-2, EN60065 Leipzig ‘user manual’ Analogue Solutions web: www.analoguesolutions.com web: www.analoguesolutions.co.uk email: semblance@analoguesolutions.com...
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