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- Page 1 Semblance / 4Voice user manual english analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
REAR PANEL AUDIO CONNECTIONS ........23 NO SIGNAL? ................24 QUICK METHOD FOR ZERO MODULATION......24 EXPANSION................24 INTERNAL CALIBRATION OF VCOs ........24 MIDI CONNECTIONS ..............26 LED Description.................26 Program Mode ................26 To Set MIDI Receive Channel ...........27 4Voice Supplement Manual ............28 analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 3: Note About This Manual
This manual is for the Semblance synthesiser, but includes a section for the 4Voice version. As the 4Voice is literally four Semblances in a rack with a few extras, it is not necc- esary to duplicate the information. Instead we have just added an addendum to outline the additional features of the 4voice. -
Page 4: Specification
Semblance / 4Voice has a similar sound and specifi cation to the classic Oberheim SEM, but with many improvements such as MIDI, Noise, more modulation. Note however, Semblance is not intended to be and is not a clone of the SEM. If you want a true SEM sound, buy a SEM! - Page 5 LEDs: Jack sockets (6.35mm, mono); MIDI Sockets; Rugged steel contruction 4Voice Additional Features; MIDI Poly mode, to allow all 4 voices to be played as one poly synth. Master Mixer Mono audio mixer with master level, headphone and main output.
- Page 6 2.3Kg Power: Uses external 15VAC, 500mA mains adaptor, 2.1mm DC type barrel plug. Accessories: Manual, Mains adaptor (230v UK or Euro type). 4Voice Physical Specs; Dimensions: Height: xmm Width: xmm. Depth: xmm Weight: Power: 115V 60hZ / 230v/50hZ, fi ltered internal power supply, IEC socket.
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Page 7: Introduction
Use in place of your boring digital synths and DSP soft synths. EFFECTS PROCESSOR Semblance has an audio input socket, so you can feed external sounds into the on- board analogue fi lters for analogue processing. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
• Semblance: only use the correct power adaptor - 230V (or 115V whatever your country needs). • 4Voice: ensure the correct voltage is selected on the bottom of the synth. 115V or 230V depending on your supply. Disconnect the power cable before changing. -
Page 9: Initial Tuning
The best way to learn how to use Semblance is to go straight ahead and play with it. Reading of this manual may only be neccessary for fi ner operational detail. -
Page 10: Vco1
Turn this knob anti-clockwise in increasing amounts to apply frequency modulation (FM) to VCO1. Use this for vibrato and trill effects on the pitch. In a central position, there will be no modulation to either PW or Frequency. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 11: Vco2
Controls the course pitch of VCO2. Range is about +/- 2 octaves. Use this to tune VCO2 to your other instruments or to shift the VCO pitch up or down an octave compared to the VCO1. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 12: Sync
SYNC SYNC switch This switch selects the routings for oscillator sync. The options are; 1>2 VCO2 slaved to VCO1 LFO>2 VCO2 slaved to LFO Off/no sync effect 2>1 VCO1 slaved to VCO2 analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 13: Noise Generator
In a central position no signal is sent from VCO1 to the mixer. Saw/Pulse VCO2 level Turning the control clockwise in increasing amounts sends VCO2s pulse wave signal analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 14: Vcf
There are 4 types of fi lter avail- able; Low Pass High Pass Band Pass Notch Pass (variable between Low/High) CUT-OFF This sets the cut-off frequency, the point at which the VCF will start to fi lter-out har- monics. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... - Page 15 The LFO is used as a modulation source. Use for fi lter sweeps (wah-wah). VCO2 Pulse wave of VCO2 is used as a modulation source. Use for effects. EXT2 Signal at the EXT2 socket is used as a mod source. Use for external fi lter analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004...
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Page 16: Filtering External Sound Sources
Finally, play around with the fi lter and modulation settings as neccessary. The VCO signals can also be introduced, and use the various VCA modes and enve- lopes if you wish to contour the sound level and add additional effects. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 17: Envelope Generators
Controls the Attack time. This is the rate at which the envelope signal will take to reach full level when the MIDI note/key pressed. DECAY Controls the Decay or the Release time - the time it take the envelope signal to return to zero when the key is released. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 18: Eg2 Asr
When EG2 is selected, the envelope signal of EG2 is used to modulate the VCA level. Use it if you require the VCA level to change over time. (Normal use). MIDI/EG When this is selected, EG2 is again used as the modulation source, but the overall analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 19: Lfo / Sample And Hold
This sets the output volume of Semblance, i.e. the output level from the VCA that is sent to the SIGNAL output socket. On the 4Voice, the main output is fed directly at 1:1 level into the Master mixer. Level adjustment of each four voices must be made using this volume control. The master mixer has a main output level separately that controls the level of all 4 voices together (i.e. - Page 20 Sample and Hold (S+H) is a fl ash term that in this instance basically means a modu- lation is created that has a new random signal level each time the LFO completes a cycle (each time the LFO LED lights up a new modulation level is set). analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004...
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Page 21: Rear Panel
REAR PANEL (Semblance) analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... -
Page 22: Rear Panel Details
EXT2 modulation points, selected via the top panel switches. SIGNAL output socket This is the main audio output for Semblance. It is the signal output from the VCA, post-Volume control. All jack sockets are 6.35mm mono. -
Page 23: Rear Panel Audio Connections
The main signal output is on the rear panel. Connect this socket to a spare mixing desk input channel. If you want to feed external signals into Semblance, use the rear panel EXT1 socket. Maybe hardwire if from your desk's effect send. -
Page 24: No Signal
Certain extreme PW/PWM settings may cause the pulse outputs to cut-out. Try ad- justing PW/PWM as neccessary. Try putting the VCA to ON to hear Semblance sound, but if you are using a MIDI keyboard to trigger the envelopes and VCA, ensure correct MIDI connection, and that the correct channels have been selected. - Page 25 9/ Repeat steps 3 through 8 until all is in tune. VCO2 For VCO2 you repeat the above steps VCO1 can be used as a reference instead of a tuner, using the zero-beat method. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004...
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Page 26: Midi Connections
MIDI CONNECTIONS Semblance can make sounds all by itself by leaving the VCA ON, but it is best played with a MIDI keyboard (or other MIDI device). Connect MIDI Out (or Thru) from your MIDI controller device to the MIDI In of Sem- blance. -
Page 27: To Set Midi Receive Channel
CV2 will set itself to the CC number received. Release the Program button. Note; The Program button must be held in whilst pressing a key or moving a control- ler. CC number 7Fh is reserved. Avoid using this controller. analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004... - Page 28 4Voice front and rear (overleaf) analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004...
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Page 30: 4Voice Supplement Manual
So you could have two two-synth voices, or one two-synth voice and two separate single synth voices. Or the 4Voice can be used as a four voice polyphonic synth. It is not possible to have a two or three voice poly synth, though you could replicate this with some clever sequencer work. - Page 31 Technology is now at the point where the are usually more voices available than fi ngers you have). So please forgive us for the fact that the 4Voice has one mode. As each note is played, the lower voice number available will always play the incoming note. If a note is currently in used (the note is held down) then the next voice free voice up is used.
- Page 32 Specifi cation subject to change without notice. Warranty Semblance / 4Voice comes with a 1 year (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Analogue Solutions or the dealer from which purchased).
- Page 33 Semblance ‘user manual’ Analogue Solutions web: www.analoguesolutions.com web: www.analoguesolutions.co.uk email: semblance@analoguesolutions.com tel/fax: +44 (0) 1384 35 36 94 post: 56 kingsley road, kingswinford, dy6 9rx, uk analogue solutions Semblance/4Voice V2 e&oe (c) 21-10-2004...
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