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Grendel Grenadier RA-9 User Manual

Analog music synthesizer

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A N A L O G
M U S I C
S Y N T H E S I Z E R
Grendel RA-9 Grenadier
© 2015
Rare Waves LLC
r a r e w a v e s . n e t
User Guide 1.3

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  • Page 1 A N A L O G M U S I C S Y N T H E S I Z E R Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t...
  • Page 2 An AC adapter is required to use the Grendel RA-9 Grenadier. There is no internal battery. The unit is on whenever power is applied. There is no power switch. The Grenadier uses very little power (less than the AC adapter itself).
  • Page 3: Patch Points

    Four-note melodic sequence with programmed rhythm Ÿ Fading notes are played in rhythm, changing pitch as the sequencer steps I-II-III-IV in an endless cycle. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t...
  • Page 4: Pitch Env

    Normal external audio level. PAD -20dB Best for modular systems and pro audio. Best for portable music players Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t User Guide 1.3...
  • Page 5 When PROG is on, the sequencer will step once for each trigger event in the programmable loop. Ÿ The next page explains how to use the programmable trigger loop for interesting rhythmic sequences. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s .
  • Page 6 Note that the filterbank is not designed for full cutoff (hi-pass or low-pass). Instead, it is designed to emphasize low and mid frequencies in a way similar to a vowel formant filter. Therefore, setting the FILTER knob to its extremes will still allow some sound through. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s .
  • Page 7 Use the ENV OUT patch point to control other functions or CV inputs on external equipment. The range +2.5 v of voltages is approximately +1 .. +4 volts. The ENV OUT is post-ENVELOPE DEPTH knob. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s .
  • Page 8 V O L U M E tape input, computer sound card input, microphone preamplifier, or Hi-Z DI box for stage use when FOH is far away. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t...
  • Page 9 PAD - 15dB gate LFO CV IN pre- ENVELOPE DEPTH DECAY ENV OUT post- ENVELOPE DEPTH ENVELOPE GENERATOR Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t User Guide 1.3...
  • Page 10 MIDI-CV converter. You may need to octave transpose MIDI parts from your existing compositions so they will sound correct on the Grenadier. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t...
  • Page 11 MIDI-CV converter. You may need to octave transpose MIDI parts from your existing compositions so they will sound correct on the Grenadier. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t...
  • Page 12 Hint: If you remember the reference note for 2.270 volts output from your MIDI-CV converter, you can begin at step 3 next time - and you won’t need the voltmeter any more. Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s .
  • Page 13 11.5” W x 4” D x 2.5” H (29 x 10 x 6.3 cm) Mass (minus power source) 1lb 15 oz (0.875 kg) Origin Assembled in USA Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t User Guide 1.3...
  • Page 14 For technical inquiries and service information: Service@RareWaves.net Grendel RA-9 Grenadier © 2015 Rare Waves LLC r a r e w a v e s . n e t User Guide 1.3...