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Abstract Instruments AVALON Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 QUICK START MANUAL...
  • Page 2  Do not expose the power adapter to direct sunlight, nor use it in ambient temperatures exceeding 40°C.  In the EU, only use CE approved power cords. Avalon - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    1.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS The Avalon Bassline ships with a 6VDC universal power supply. The center pin of the coaxial connector is the negative (-ve) side of the supply. We strongly recommend that you use only the supplied PSU. If you should ever need a replacement please contact your dealer or purchase direct from our online store.

  • Page 4: Button Combinations (Simultaneous)

    (note) entry the buttons will denoted by [BUTTON KEY *] in bold font. For example, when referring to the "C#" key it would be written [BUTTON KEY C#]. The upper C is denoted [BUTTON KEY C']. Avalon - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 5: Pattern Buttons

    When referred to as a group they are written BUTTON 1-4. 1.4.7 NEXT & BACK BUTTONS The Avalon has NEXT and BACK operations that are used in some modes. These buttons are not labeled with text, but rather with direction arrows ( ) as shown below.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    TIME is used to enter TIME related [21] MODE selects the sequencer primary mode parameters and for entering TIME ENTRY mode for step input. [11] RECORD is used to record realtime performance into a sequence. Avalon - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    [14] MIDI jacks for MIDI input & output. CV & GATE IN are 1/8" mono jacks used for [15] DINSYNC jacks for DINSync input & output. controlling the Avalon keyboard CV and [16] FR selects the low frequency response of filter/amp envelope gating from the audio between normal and extended external analog gear.

  • Page 8: Zero The Synthesizer

    TB-303 which greatly expand the capabilities without being cumbersome or overwhelming. Together with the external filter cartridges from the Synth Cartridge System™ the Avalon is an extremely flexible mono synth with capabilities far beyond the TB-303 subset of sound and performance.

  • Page 9: Pattern Step Attributes

    These include parameters such as the time signature and pattern length. These settings are saved with each pattern. 4.2.4 PATTERN OVERALL STRUCTURE Below is a diagram of the overall pattern structure: Avalon - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 10: Pattern Selection

    4.3 PATTERN SELECTION The Avalon has (112) internal patterns. Patterns are organized into (7) banks with (16) patterns within each bank. The (16) patterns of each bank are further organized into two groups of eight. 4.3.1 PATTERN BANK First, select one of seven pattern banks with the PATT. BANK selector.

  • Page 11: Pattern Playback

    In this quick start guide NORMAL WRITE MODE is used as this is the most direct and comprehensive mode for entering sequence data. It is the default programming mode of the Avalon and is the default "HOME" state of PATTERN WRITE MODE. NORMAL WRITE mode is indicated by a solid lit indicator above the [HOME] button.

  • Page 12: Time Attributes

    To set a note length greater than one step press & hold the first step of the note and then press the last step of the note. Now it is one long note with ties automatically programmed for the intermediate steps. Avalon - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 13: Active Steps

    To enter a pitch, press and hold a step button and select a key on the chromatic keyboard. For example, to enter a "C#" on step 1 press STEP BUTTON 1 + [BUTTON KEY C#]. The C# indicator will remain lit while the step button is held to indicate C# has been programmed. Avalon - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 14: Accent & Slide

    4.7.3.4 MODULATION ENVELOPE TRIGGERS The Avalon has an extra modulation envelope that can be triggered on any step in a similar way to accents and slides. To trigger the modulation envelope press STEP BUTTON + [ENV]. For example, to add a trigger to step 1 press STEP BUTTON 1 + [ENV].

  • Page 15: Pattern Length

    Now the pattern will cycle through two sections (29 steps total assuming all steps are set to be active steps). When pressing and holding the [TIME] button the last step will show on the STEP BUTTON indicators. Avalon - Quick Start Manual...
  • Page 16 Gate/CV Out  352mm(13.86")W x 176mm(6.93")D x  Filter CV In 65mm(2.56”)H  Accent Sweep Out w/ Hardware & Feet   Weight: 5.2lbs (2.36kg)  MIDI In & Out  DINSync In & Out Avalon - Quick Start Manual...
  • Page 17 This product has been tested to comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC. The product meets the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU. This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. AVALON - Quick Start Manual...

  • Page 18: Registration And Support

    REGISTRATION AND SUPPORT THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE AVALON BASSLINE SYNTH! Please register your Avalon online at: www.abstraktinstruments.com/support/register/ For customer support, please contact us online at www.abstraktinstruments.com/support Avalon is a trademark of Abstrakt Instruments LLC. Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the express written consent of Abstrakt Instruments LLC.

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