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1. ONLY scssssscsssssscsssscssssseceess 48 8 1 LAUNCHING THE MIDI CONTROL CENTER cccsssceessseeessseecesssececsseeecesseeecesseecessaeceessseecesseeceesaeceesseeeeesseeeees 48 8 2 CHANGING MIDISETTINGS 13 ccc3 ssecceccsssceessceseeesdeesieseeces re e e e aliada leed ia 49 8 2 1 CEE A ES O AEREO ENERO 49 8 2 2 Individual control setting S i ssc sccssiccsces oidos in case cease sk a A E E A A uses cade stbudevnaccsa saddens 49 8 2 3 SAVING SCHINGS tothe KENDO discal IRA editen ca 50 9 ARTURIA ANALOG PLAYER 2 5 LEGAL INFORMATION e eeesseoessocessocessocessscessoccesoceesocessoosessocessose 51 9 1 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ssccccosssscossescccesscecesseccsesensecsssceecsnasecenseeessseesecsnacecessescsssansessseceossaasesenaes 51 9 2 FPE INFORMA TION USA cortada att rd iii tai dad 55 9 3 CANADA a dad andes ara e a te e e al ode a e toe a 55 9 4 EUROPE E EEE A AERE A a Aaa 56 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 7 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 History In early 2001 Arturia began working on advanced algorithms for the digital emulation of analog circuit audio characteristics They are known as TAE standing for True Analog Emulation In non technical language this is an unprecedented way of creating the very unique sound one finds in a synthesizer such as the Moog Modular Nearly a year after they began work on the algorithms Arturia was ready for feedback At the 2002 NAMM show in California Artu
2. Shift mode is enabled the Level Search rotary encoder will select synth types or characteristics When you push on the encoder it validates the search criteria for preset browsing using the convenient preset managing system of Analog Player 2 5 A It is important to realize that this encoder is different from the others as it offers a switch option Clicking on the encoder when in Search Mode allows selecting or unselecting search criteria 6 1 4 Preset octave buttons These buttons have two functions in combination with the shift button the octave transpose and the preset selection When the Shift mode is disabled the Preset Octave buttons will work as Octave up down buttons You can increase or decrease by up to three octaves Pushing the minus or plus button makes the software transpose up to three octaves up or down to set the preferred octave section Seven states of leds will help you to visually locate the current octave setting Octave 3 led blinks at speed 3 led does not blink Octave 2 led blinks at speed 2 led does not blink Octave 1 led blinks at speed 1 led does not blink Octave 0 led and led don t blink Octave 1 led blinks at speed 1 led does not blink Octave 2 led blinks at speed 2 led does not blink Octave 3 led blinks at speed 3 led does not blink 40 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL When t
3. Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 6 1 2 SAUL DULL OMS sic ceanetdend aed busn sh cane betas cous E AEE ie 40 6 1 3 Level search rotary encoder aneii eet Ere EEE NEER E S E AE E a 40 6 1 4 Pe SCL OCLAVE DULLONS a 40 6 1 5 SHAPSNOUSAVEDULLONS ci Aira 41 6 2 JOYSTICK A O Tahal Pode sa do ta dee AE E 41 6 2 1 PUC DEA Ad a 4 6 2 2 MOLI a alos eta a e a de lb e ee nee 4 6 3 SYNTHESIS SECTION EAE REEE cian ina a A E AA A tias 41 6 3 1 Ellter SCT E TOA encoders neia et nii e E EA a 41 6 3 2 EX MIX rotary encoder S na a a E E A eT E e T 42 6 3 3 Alternate ADSR TUNISIE 42 6 4 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 5 00353e5c05 0554200 er Seeds ia daria 42 6 4 1 MIDE CONNECTIONS EEA EA E cas goa a kok Sas bo Oh A Ra on BOTH Asan ed ena da dada Ga DG OA E gad ESRD ETT 42 6 4 2 VLAE SUDDIY lt A A A S 43 6 5 BASIC MIDECONTRO EL cit il A ES AR ist 43 7 MIDIIMPLEMENTATION ANALOG EXPERIENCE THE PLAYER ONLY sssssccssssscsssssscessssecessees 44 7 1 USING THE KEYBOARD 224 cack cues cctecvcevsan EERTE EE N See bas an Cees esate EAN Se a ana OSS 44 12 WHEAT TS MID iia at A A A dida 44 7 3 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART c ccccccsssssscceceessessceeesessssesseeesesesessaeeeecessessseeesccsseesaseeeseseesaaeessceesesaaaeeeees 45 7 4 MIDI CONTROLLERS DIST a ida ic 46 7 5 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES DETAIL cccccssssssccceceessssnaceecesessssceeeccessessaeeeeceessesaeeecessseaeeeeeeeseesaeeeeeeseees 47 8 MIDI CONTROL CENTER ANALOG EXPERIENCE THE PLAYER
4. Analog Player v Serial number Serial Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX lock Code XXXXX Please use Unlock Code 18 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL You should then see the confirmation screen Please confirm the following information E mail address Product Analog Player Serial Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX And finally there is a screen from which you can copy the activation code The very same information is sent to you by email as a backup Now launch Analog Player 2 5 to display the authorization window Copy the activation code and paste it in the window that shows when you launch the Analog Player synthesizer Software not Authorized This copy has not been authorized properly on this computer Please enter the activation code you got from our web site Activation code Ok Cancel Activation window If your activation code has been entered correctly the synthesizer will launch ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 19 4 USING ANALOG PLAYER 2 5 4 1 Preferences The Preferences window Preferences are set by clicking on the Analog Player 2 5 logo on the virtual keyboard The following options are available LCD COLOR This function offers a choice between several available colors combinations on the Preset Manager screen SHOW ANIMATION Choose to activate or deactivate
5. The ARP 2600 V was launched at the NAMM 2005 in Anaheim This is a faithful reproduction of the ARP 2600 and is great for just about any sound one might wish to create everything from drum n bass stabs to Star Wars R2 D2 sounds have been made with the Arp At the Winter NAMM Show 2006 ARTURIA announced the release of its seventh product the Prophet V This powerful hybrid gives you two instruments in one it combines the warmth of the legendary Prophet 5 programmable analog synth with the unique Vector Synthesis textures of the digital Prophet VS And finally at the summer 2007 NAMM Show Arturia launched the Jupiter 8V In terms of sonic possibilities it complemented its Arturia siblings by bringing something different The Jupiter 8 V was capable of creating very versatile sounds You could easily make fat or Crystal sounds with it In fact the Jupiter 8 sounded the way it looked sleek and polished The electro pop community became quickly convinced by the qualities of the original Jupiter 8 Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was produced incorporating a Jupiter 8 and players such Vince Clarke John Foxx and Martyn Ware also used it abundantly The path to classic status of the Jupiter started there 8 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL Other artists that have used The Jupiter 8 include Howard Jones Tangerine Dream Underworld Jean Michel Jarre Depeche Mode Prince Gary Wrig
6. In fact their waveform varies slightly from one period to another If we add to this the fact that the starting point for each period in Trigger mode can vary with the temperature and other environmental conditions we see why vintage synthesizers have such a typical sound TAE reproduces the instability of oscillators bringing a fatter and bigger sound 1 3 3 Direct Filter Circuit Modeling Due to advances in computer processing power Analog Player 2 5 can now employ direct filter modeling techniques to achieve unprecedented accuracy in the emulation of a hardware synthesizer s filter By modeling the operation of the individual hardware components of the filter circuit the warm nuances synonymous with analog sounds are recreated This graph is a frequency domain plot as just a single example of direct circuit modeling in action it shows the generation of harmonics at multiples of the resonant frequency when the filter is in self oscillation mode for both one of Arturia s virtual instruments and what it is emulating These harmonics are characteristic of hardware synthesizer filters and are due to the non linear behavior inherent to its analog circuitry The harmonics generated add to the richness and warmth of the sound produced by the filter As a result of the direct recreation of this analog circuitry the same characteristics of the sound are present thus giving the user a truly analog sound ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIEN
7. 5 is controllable by the included keyboard controller Once the software is started and the keyboard controller is connected the software can be totally controlled without the use of mouse or a computer keyboard ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 43 7 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ANALOG EXPERIENCE THE PLAYER ONLY 7 1 Using the keyboard Your Analog Player Keyboard can be used independently of Analog Player 2 5 It can be used as a standard MIDI controller The following information allows you to benefit from your MIDI keyboard and to help you use it with other software or instruments 7 2 What is MIDI MIDI for Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a universal standard that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to exchange performance data MIDI makes it possible to convey to another musical instrument an ongoing description of exactly what s happening during performance For example a C key played on your Analog Player MIDI keyboard has been pressed using a certain amount of velocity the instrument Analog Player 2 5 launched on your computer itself provided with a MIDI interface will exactly answer to these MIDI messages In other words MIDI is a language that musical instruments can use to communicate with each other Analog Player Keyboard Analog Player 2 5 The MIDI standard includes 127 MIDI parameters that are pre assigned to synthesis or sound parameters used by
8. Player 2 5 will be installed as a standalone application The following stage will let you choose to install Analog Player 2 5 as a plug in To do this choose the protocol s that you wish to use VST or RTAS ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 13 fe Setup Analog Player Select Components Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clearthe components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue v Standalone application 20 0 MB VST plugin RTAS plugin 1 2 MB Curent selection requires at least 192 6 MB of disk space Choice of protocols For the VST protocol you must choose an installation folder in order for the host application to use Analog Player 2 5 as a plug in If you do not know how to make this choice go to Chapter 5 14 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL Please choose your shared VST folder d Research In Motion gt Ji Roxio de Skype gt J Sling Media gt Ji Smith Micro gt de Sony D B Sony Setup gt Ji SP42276 4 di Steinberg de VstPlugins gt Li Svncrosoft Choice of VST plug in installation folder The installation program now has enough information to complete the installation When the installation process is completed please proceed to authorization step Chapter 3 2 2 MAC OS X installation Insert the CD ROM into the
9. at a level that is uncomfortable If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist NOTICE Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or feature works when the unit is operating as designed are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty and are therefore the owners responsibility Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING 1 Read and understand all the instructions 2 Always follow the instructions on the instrument 3 Before cleaning the instrument always remove the electrical plug from the outlet as well as the USB cable When cleaning use a soft and dry cloth Do not use gasoline alcohol acetone turpentine or any other organic solutions do not use liquid cleaner spray or cloth that s too wet 4 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 10 11 12 13 14 15 Do not use the instrument near water or moisture such as a bathtub sink swimming pool or similar place Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over Do not place heavy objects on the instrument Do not block openings or vents of the instrument these locations are used for air circulation to prevent the instrument from overheating Do not place the instrument near heat vent or any place of poor air circulatio
10. down menu offers the channel choice from which Analog Player receives MIDI information Default is OMNI responds to data on all MIDI channels General settings for the tuning of Analog Player This allows the user to finely tune the global tuning of the instrument Choose the view of the interface The selection buttons offer the choice to View all of Analog Player only the Preset manager or only the Keyboard ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 21 4 3 Using the Preset Manager Presets account for the various sounds of Analog Player there are 1000 of them A preset contains all the setting information of the different controllers necessary to reproduce a sound In Analog Player there are various ways in which the Presets are classified and filtered in order to simplify preset management and find the appropriate sounds for a song one won t have to search 1000 presets to find the desired sound These filters are listed on the left of the Preset Manager window and presented as follows Instrument Type and Characteristics Let us take a moment to look at each N Preset Manager 4 3 1 Instrument Instrument refers to one of the 7 instruments from which Analog Player draws its sound The instruments include e Moog Modular V e CS 80V e Minimoog V e ARP 2600 V e Prophet V e Prophet VS e Jupiter 8V 22 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL If for example one clicks o
11. easy access These 4 snapshots are automatically saved when Analog Player 2 5 closes and will be automatically available when the program is reopened This feature is especially useful when an artist plays live because these 4 snapshots can then be easily accessed from a MIDI interface This means that the user can stock 4 of his favorite presets along with any modifications previously made and have everything they need at the touch of a button on a MIDI interface during a live session without referencing the computer screen It can also be useful for comparing modifications to sound in order to choose which fits best into a musical production For example one could store 4 different states of the same preset first state or original second with the Cutoff applied third state using the delay etc To take a snapshot Simply Shift click 8 click on Mac on one of the buttons in order to save the preset currently being used Then later to recall the preset along with any modifications that may have been made to it click on the same button If the same Shift click click on Mac operation is done on the same button then the current Snapshot will be replaced without prompting the user 4 4 7 MIDI control Most of the knobs sliders and switches on the Analog Player 2 5 can be manipulated with external MIDI controllers and this is ideally the way they should be controlled in order to get a high level of usability Befo
12. top sections enable you to edit your keyboard settings The bottom section represents the actual elements of your Analog Experience keyboard and is used to select which control will be set up 48 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 8 2 Changing MIDI settings 8 2 1 Global settings The settings that can be set globally i e for the entire keyboard are MIDI CHANNEL MIDI channel that the keyboard will use to send all MIDI events KNOB MODE Absolute default mode for Analog Player Knobs send absolute values Relative knobs send 63 and below for negative values 65 and above for positive values i The relative mode is not compatible with Analog Player this setting is only available for an increased compatibility with other MIDI devices or software DEFAULT VALUES Pressing this button will reload all factory default settings for the keyboard 8 2 2 Individual control settings To configure the MIDI CC used for a specific control on your keyboard Click on the control you wish to select The selected control will be highlighted in Red Its settings will be automatically displayed in the Selected Control section Change the CC number assigned to this control by selecting the appropriate line in the drop down list ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 49 w Analog Player Experience MIDI Control Center Global Selected Control Midi channel 2 Name Modulat
13. 0x15 Recall snap 4 25 0 or 127 0x22 Save snap 1 104 0 or 127 0x23 Save snap 2 105 0 or 127 0x24 Save snap 3 106 0 or 127 0x25 Save snap 4 107 0 or 127 0x30 Volume 7 0 127 0x31 Search 112 1 0x32 Select 113 0 or 127 0x40 Modulation wheel 1 0 127 0x50 Sustain pedal 64 0 or 127 46 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 7 5 System Exclusive messages detail SysEx Description T R FO00206B02 0101 nn F7 Item config request nn item O FOOO206B02 0102 nn cc F7 Item config response cc cc number O FO00206B02 0103 nn cc F7 Item config Set O F000206B02 0201 nn F7 Item value request nn item s table above O F000206B02 0202 nn vv F7 Item value respons vv value O FO0O0206B02 0203 nn vv F7 Item value set O F000206B02 0301 F7 MIDI channel request O F000206B02 0302 Oc F7 MIDI channel response c MIDI channel 0 to F O F000206B02 0303 Oc F7 MIDI channel set O F000206B02 0401 F7 Octave shift request O F000206B02 0402 ss F7 Octave shift reponse ss octave shift 3 to 3 O F000206B02 0402 ss F7 Octave shift set O F000206B02 0501 F7 velo curve request O FOOO206B02 0502 nn F7 velo curve response nn curve index O F000206B02 0503 nn F7 velo curve set O F000206B02 0701 F7 acc mode request O F000206B02 0702 nn F7 acc mode response nn mode index O F000206B02 0703 nn F7 acc mode set O F000206B02 0801 nn F7 led state request nn item 0x63 to 0x66 O F000206B02 0802 nn Ov F7 led state respons vv value 0 or 1 O F000206B02 080
14. 3 nn Ov F7 led state set O F000206B02 0901 nn F7 global param request nn parameter O FO00206B02 0902 nn Ov F7 global param response vv value 0 or 1 O F000206B02 0903 nn Ov F7 global param set O Global parameter nn 2 Relative mode 1 absolute 127 relative Values that could be negative are coded this way absolute value is coded on the 6 less significant bits the sign is coded on the 7th bit ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 47 8 MIDI CONTROL CENTER ANALOG EXPERIENCE THE PLAYER ONLY The MIDI Control Center is a separate utility that can be used to configure the MIDI settings of your Analog Experience keyboard This utility can be found in the same folder as Analog Experience 2 5 8 1 Launching the MIDI Control Center Before launching the MIDI Control Center ensure that your Arturia Analog Experience keyboard is connected to your computer The MIDI Control Center utility will automatically attempt to detect the keyboard and load its current configuration ibs The MIDI Control Center is specifically designed to drive the Analog Experience keyboard trying to use it with another MIDI device will inevitably fail w Analog Player Experience MIDI Control Center Global Selected Control Midi channel Name Filter Resonance Knob mode Absolute i CC number 18 General Purpose Controller 3 Default Values Arturi EBNER Send to Keyboard The
15. CE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 11 SH WOH WISH BIH IIH 5007 Hr GOIH FOTIH 03H MH MESH 1272H R H ARH SSI Comparison of harmonics generated by the filter circuits in self oscillation of Analog Player 2 5 and a hardware synthesizer 12 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Windows installation XP VISTA 7 Insert the CD ROM into the drive Explore the contents of the CD ROM double click on the icon named Analog Player 2 5 Setup exe dh It is always a good idea to check if a newer version has been released online if so it is highly recommended to install directly from this latest update http www arturia com updates At the first step of the installation choose the destination folder for the Analog Player 2 5 installation By default it will be installed in this location C Program Files Arturia Analog Player You can change the destination with the Browse button If you own a previous version or a light version this version will be overwritten 16 Setup Analog Player Select Destination Location Where should Analog Player be installed O Setup will install Analog Player into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse f Program Files Arturia Analog Playe Browse L At least 151 7 MB of free disk space is required TE Choose the installation folder Analog
16. CHARACTERISTICS h So that the foundations of the instrument remain intact it is not possible to save or delete a Factory Preset Presets that come installed with the software However the Save As function allows the modification and saving of a Preset under another name that the user chooses Save changes to the current USER Preset You can delete any USER preset with this function Permits the user to import a document containing the USER Presets for Analog Player allowing you to add Presets to your personal collection The document referred to is called afpresets To import click on IMPORT and then the local afpresets document in your computer If the document s being imported have the same name as existing Presets the following options will appear Duplicate leaves two presets with the same name listed in the Preset Manager Replace will replace the current preset with the same name with that of the one being imported Skip will stop the new preset from being imported Choose this function to export USER Presets Click on Export choose the destination of the afpresets document which will be created and give it a name So that the foundation of Analog Player remains intact it is not possible to Import Export Factory Presets Light signaling MIDI activity will illuminate when a note from an external MIDI controller or keyboard is pushed This drop
17. MINIMOOG Y AUTHOR CENGEL POLYPHONY 16 eor Identity Card Information on the current preset or an Identity Card is found to the right of the Preset Manager An image of the original instrument which the preset is based upon is presented along with the following information PRESET INSTRUMENT AUTHOR POLYPHONY EDIT The name of the current preset The name of the virtual instrument The name of the sound designer who created the preset The number of available voices for the current preset If the selected preset is a USER Preset it is possible to edit its information By clicking on this option a window similar to that of the Save As function appears It is possible to change the Preset Name Type Bass Brass Pad Lead etc and the Characteristics one must simply click in the boxes corresponding to the 18 possible options Bright Dark Aggressive Quiet Hard Soft etc ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 25 EDIT Preset window 4 3 7 Organization In addition to the Preset Filters that help the user easily search and select among the 1000 various presets there are also view options within the Preset Manager that allows the user to choose how the presets are listed When the user selects the filter criteria the list of Presets appears in a vertical column in the middle of the screen under Preset Name By default the presets will be listed automatically in alphabetica
18. SB or an external power adapter Do not connect this product with any power supply or adapter than the one described on this manual specifically recommended by Arturia See Power supply for more details WARNING Do not place this product in a place or position where one might walk on trip over or roll anything over power or connecting cords The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use one make sure that the cord has the ability to handle maximum current needed by this product Please consult a local electrician for more information on your power requirements This product should be used only with the components supplied or recommended by Arturia When used with any components please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory products SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing However Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units IMPORTANT Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock damages fire or other risks The product used either alone or in combination with an amplifier headphones or speakers may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high level or
19. ST sequencer allowing you to save a new preset is of course usable with Analog Player 2 5 However it is highly advised to use the Analog Player internal menu the presets saved in this way are usable in any other mode standalone or with another sequencer they can be exported and exchanged more easily and they will remain compatible with the future Analog Player versions 34 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 5 2 2 3 Automation The automation works the same with Analog Player as with any VST plug in for more detail about automation refer to the VST sequencer documentation 5 3 Audio Unit Mac OS X only 5 3 1 Installation The Audio Unit plug in is automatically installed in the folder reserved for this purpose in Library Audio Plug Ins Components 5 3 2 Use in Logic Pro Select an instrument track On the slice of the mixer corresponding to the selected track click on the button I O to obtain the list of plug ins then select Stereo gt AU Instruments gt Arturia Analog Player No plug in Mono Stereo Multi Channel AU Instruments gt AU MIDI controlled FX Arturia gt gt Logic Native Instruments ARP2600 V Toontrack gt BRASS CS 80V minimoog V Moog Modular V 2 Prophet V Analog Player opening in Logic Since version 7 there has been an Audio Unit plug in manager in Logic To launch it click on the menu Preferences gt Start Logic AU Manager BREST File Edit Audio Opt
20. SX open the menu VST Instruments and choose Analog Player in the rack ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 33 000 VST Instruments Y No VST Instrument Drums gt Synths gt ABL Pro Analog Player vst ARP2600 V vst Brass CS 80V 10 voices vst CS 80V vst minimoog V vst Moog Modular V 2 vst prophetv vst Using Analog Player in Cubase SX3 5 2 2 1 Connection to a MIDI track In order for Analog Player 2 5 to play information coming from a MIDI track you have to choose a MIDI track and select Analog Player as MIDI output of this track See the picture below for more detail on how this is accomplished M S UE y Bw sere oS EE Not Connected Y Analog Player vst Rj w j Port 1 A mjs Port2 RJU Connection of a MIDI track to Analog Player The events played on a MIDI keyboard are recorded by your host sequencer and now you can use the MIDI editing possibilities of the sequencer to control any parameter in Analog Player 2 5 5 2 2 2 Saving presets When the session project is saved Analog Player is saved in its last mode of operation with all modifications intact For instance if you are working on a P1 preset in which you have modified parameters without saving this as a separate preset in the plug in itself at the next opening of the piece Analog Player will load the P1 preset and the modifications as well The drop down menu with the V
21. USER S MANUAL ANALOG PLAYER 1205 ATE I EXPERIENCE frit Pie Pxrturia PROGRAMMING Robert Bocquier version 2 x Nicolas Bronnec Fabrice Bourgeois Jean Michel Blanchet Christian De Jong INDUSTRIALIZATION Fr d ric Brun Arturia Zhao Yitian CME MANUAL Houston Haynes Scott Stafiej Richard Phan French version Jean Michel Blanchet French version Antoine Back French version Franck Blaszczyk French version Tomoya Fukushi Japanese version Nori Ubukata Japanese version Kenta Sasano Japanese version DESIGN Yannick Bonnefoy Beautifulscreen Elisa Noual Morgan Perrier ARTURIA SA 1999 2010 All rights reserved 4 Chemin de Malacher 38240 Meylan FRANCE http www arturia com Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non disclosure agreement The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use No part of this manual may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any purpose other than purchaser s personal use without the express written permission of ARTURIA S A All other products logos or company names quoted in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 2 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL Thank you for purch
22. all the MIDI sound modules or software Some MIDI specific messages SysEx or System Exclusive messages can also be used by the MIDI based sound modules or music software to control some specific parameters 44 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 7 3 MIDI implementation chart Arturia Analog Experience The Player USB MIDI Master Keyboard Model APE25 Version 1 1 Function Transmitted Recognized Default 1 1 16 Basic Channel Changed 1 16 1 16 Default Mode Messages Altered 0 127 X Note Number True Voice KERR ERIR Note On O v 0 127 X Velocity Note Off O X Key s X X After Touch Channel X xX Pitch Bend O X Control Change O v 0 127 X Program Change X X System Exclusive O O Song position X X System common Song select X X Tune request X X Clock X X System Real time Commands X X Local on off X X All notes off X X Aux Messages Active sensing X X System reset X X ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 45 7 4 MIDI controllers list Item id Description CC number Value 0x01 Filter Cutoff 74 Un 127 0x02 Filter Reso 71 De 1 27 0x09 Fx Chorus 93 00121 Ox0A Fx Delay 91 0 127 0x0B Envelope Attack 73 On 27 Ox0C Envelope Decay 75 0 127 Ox0D Envelope Sustain 79 0 127 Ox0E Envelope Release 72 Ov L277 0x10 Preset down 20 0 or 127 0x11 Preset Up 21 0 or 127 0x12 Recall snap 1 22 0 or 127 0x13 Recall snap 2 23 0 or 127 0x14 Recall snap 3 24 0 or 127
23. asing Arturia s Analog Player 2 5 Analog Experience The Player This manual concerns two distinctive products Analog Player 2 5 a software allowing to play and modify 1000 synthesizer sounds Analog Experience The Player a bundle of Analog Player 2 5 along with a dedicated control keyboard the Analog Player Keyboard In this package you will find A CD ROM containing the Analog Player 2 5 installer for Mac OS X and Windows XP Vista Seven A registration card credit card format including the Soft eLicenser activation code and Arturia s online registration code license number The User s Manual for the Analog Player 2 5 software and the Analog Player Keyboard An Analog Player Keyboard Analog Experience The Player only An USB cable Analog Experience The Player only Carefully store your registration card In order to actually use the software you have to register and then authorize your virtual instrument By registering you identify yourself as the legitimate owner and thus will be sure to receive the latest news and updates for your instrument The Serial Number and Unlock Code are required to register amp authorize Analog Player 2 5 so these codes are the real value of your product See chapter 3 for more information about the authorization process ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 3 Special Message Section The MIDI keyboard uses U
24. ch AN F ANALOG EXPERIENCE Arturia ZOTHE PLAYER wii iversal keyboarc 1 Joystick for modulation and pitch bend 2 Octave or Preset up down buttons 3 Level knob or navigation knob pushable rotary encoder 4 Cutoff knob Attack when shift mode is active 5 Resonance knob Decay when shift mode is active 6 Chorus mix knob Sustain when shift mode is active 7 Delay mix knob Release when shift mode is active 8 4 snapshot buttons 9 Shift button 6 1 1 The keyboard The Analog Player Keyboard is a 25 key velocity sensitive keyboard controller ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 39 6 1 2 Shift button The Shift button can set the Analog Player Keyboard in Shift mode When the button is pushed it will call a secondary function you can t get in the initial mode This button lights up when the Shift mode is activated It will operate on the features Preset Octave Snapshot save buttons Level search rotary encoder Rotary knobs See the following chapters for more details about their features 6 1 3 Level search rotary encoder The Level Search rotary encoder works either to set the volume of Analog Player 2 5 or to select synth types or characteristic criteria of the presets It works in combination with the Shift button When the Shift mode is disabled the Level Search rotary encoder will set the volume of the synth When the
25. connected on every preset It will depend on the preset being used 4 4 3 Filter Y S Filter CUTOFF Modifies the cut off frequency this filter has the ability to make the sound more or less bright by controlling the amount of high frequencies RESO modifies the resonance of the filter the sound becomes more cutting when the parameter is pushed 4 4 4 FX MIX Effects Mix Analog Player 2 5 also carries a simple yet efficient effects section The two effects Chorus and Delay are automatically synchronized to the tempo of a piece in the user s sequencer If in spite of this the user wishes to access more advanced effects they are available in most sequencer programs Cubase Garage Band or Pro Tools to name just a few Chorus Dela FX MIX 28 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL CHORUS The Chorus effect permits one to double and detune the sound in order to make it deeper and richer The Chorus MIX controls the amount of Chorus applied to the original sound making it more wet or dry DELAY The Delay carries an echo effect repetition of the sound that gives space to the tone The speed of these repetitions is automatically synchronized to MIDI tempo the tempo of a song in the host sequencer The user can simply adjust the Delay MIX knob to control the quantity of the effect 4 4 5 ADSR knobs The ADSR envelope is composed of four successive sequential periods in the life of a n
26. drive Explore the content of the CD ROM then double click on the icon named Analog Player 2 5 Setup Mac dh tt is always a good idea to check if a newer version has been released online if so it is highly recommended to install directly from this latest update http www arturia com updates Follow these steps read and accept the End User License Agreement select a destination When prompted enter the administrator name and password of your computer in the authentication window ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 15 Authenticate Installer requires that you type your password Name Password b Details O Cancel OD Authentication window Analog Player 2 5 will next be installed as a standalone application but also as VST AU and RTAS plug ins The installation program now has enough information to complete the installation When the installation process is completed please proceed to authorization step Chapter 3 16 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 3 AUTHORIZATION Now that your Analog Player 2 5 has been installed you have to authorize the synthesizer The first step is to register your software in order to obtain the activation code that will enable you to actually use the software You should have handy the license serial number of Analog Player 2 5 and the unlock code these are integral part of the software and are printed on a smal
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28. f the possibility of such damages Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 9 2 FCC INFORMATION USA Important notice DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT This product when installed as indicate in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirement Modifications not expressly approved by Arturia may avoid your authority granted by the FCC to use the product IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FFC authorization to use this product in the USA NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B Digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment This equipment generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interferences harmful to the operation to other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations d
29. g does not correspond to the preset For example if you are working on a preset P1 in which you have modified the parameters without saving them in the plug in itself the next time you open the session Analog Player 2 5 will charge the P1 preset plus the modifications The Librarian Menu of Pro Tools can be used with Analog Player 2 5 like with all other plug ins Nevertheless it is highly recommended to use the internal Analog Player 2 5 menu with the presets saved like this they are usable no matter which mode standalone or other sequencer and they can be exported exchanged more easily and will stay compatible with the future versions of Analog Player 2 5 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 37 5 4 2 4 Automation under Pro Tools The automation functions with Analog Player like with all RTAS HTDM plug ins make reference to the Pro Tools documentation for more details on the plug in automations 38 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 6 ANALOG PLAYER KEYBOARD ANALOG EXPERIENCE THE PLAYER ONLY 6 1 Front panel overview The Analog Player Keyboard is a 25 key velocity sensitive keyboard including a control surface that is identical to the Analog Player 2 5 software interface Front panel interface of the Analog Player Keyboard overview from left to right FILTER EFFECTS 0000 Cutoff lA Reso D Chorus JS Delay yq CEA e y c ETENA save J A Pit
30. gether with the eLicenser dongle dongle and or the Soft eLicenser the OEM software can be used only following registration Internet access is required for the activation process The terms and conditions for use of the software by you the end user appear below By installing the software on your computer you agree to these terms and conditions Please read the following text carefully in its entirety If you do not approve these terms and conditions you must not install this software In this event give the product back to where you have purchased it including all written material the complete undamaged packing as well as the enclosed hardware immediately but at the latest within 30 days in return for a refund of the purchase price 1 Software Ownership Arturia shall retain full and complete title to the SOFTWARE recorded on the enclosed disks and all subsequent copies of the SOFTWARE regardless of the media or form on or in which the original disks or copies may exist The License is not a sale of the original SOFTWARE 2 Grant of License Arturia grants you a non exclusive license for the use of the software according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement You may not lease loan or sublicense the software If the software is protected by the eLicenser dongle alone you may install a license for the software on one or at most 3 computers which are in your possession The software may be used only on one of the compute
31. he Shift mode is enabled these two buttons function as Preset up down buttons for convenient browsing through the huge library of presets Analog Player has to offer 6 1 5 Snapshot save buttons The snapshot save button enables one to recall or save a snapshot It works in combination with the Shift button When the Shift mode is disabled the Snapshot Save buttons will recall a snapshot When the Shift mode is enabled the Snapshot Save buttons will save a snapshot All editable functions of Analog Player 2 5 are saved within the snapshot 6 2 Joystick This two dimension controller is used for real time pitch shift horizontal direction modulation amount settings vertical up direction and breath control vertical down direction 6 2 1 Pitch bend Moving the Joystick left or right alters the pitch of the played sound The octave range of the pitch wheel depends on which preset is selected 6 2 2 Modulation Moving the Joystick up alters the modulation amount of the played sound The level of modulation introduced by moving the modulation wheel depends on which preset is selected 6 2 3 Breath control Moving the Joystick down sends Breatch Control messages usually used with wind instruments You can use the MIDI Control Center to map the Down direction of the joystick to another control if you prefer The modulation and breath control are not necessarily connected on every preset It wi
32. ht Adrian Lee Heaven 17 Kitaro Elvis Costello Tears for Fears Huey Lewis and the News Journey Moog Cookbook Yes Devo Freddy Fresh Simple Minds Jan Hammer and BT 1 2 Here and Now Analog Player 2 5 brings you the full spectrum of sounds from all of the above instruments in an easy to use no hassle interface As you will soon see in exploring the instrument yourself a single instrument gives you your pick from the most complete synthesis sound palette one could ask for the great bass of the Moog Modular the brass and strings of the Prophet the pads and FX of the ARP 2600 etc If you have never played a real synth or even if you don t know what a synthesizer is it doesn t matter you will be glad to have invested in such a powerful instrument once you hear the difference Analog Player 2 5 makes in your studio 1 3 TAE TAE True Analog Emulation is Arturia s outstanding technology dedicated to the digital reproduction of analog circuits used in vintage synthesizers When implemented in software code TAE s algorithms guarantee authentic emulation of hardware specifications This is why Analog Player 2 5 and all of Arturia s virtual synthesizers offer an unparalleled quality of sound TAE combines three major advances in the domain of synthesis 1 3 1 Aliasing free oscillators Standard digital synthesizers produce aliasing in high frequencies and also when using Pulse Width Modulation or FM TAE allows
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34. iew of Analog Player 2 5 accessed either by the Keyboard or All view in the toolbar gives the user access to both the virtual keyboard and all the controls with which the user can modify the sounds of the presets We will take a moment now to look at these controls 4 4 1 Virtual keyboard The LEVEL knob controls the general volume of Analog Player 2 5 The more the knob is turned to the right the higher the output level is raised The virtual keyboard visually presents 25 keys and allows one to produce the sounds of Analog Player 2 5 without the need for an external master MIDI keyboard With the aid of the OCTAVE function found on the left of the virtual keyboard above the pitch and modulation wheels the user may scroll up or down the keyboard for notes in higher or lower ranges than is visually presented Virtual Keyboard 4 4 2 The wheels The wheels found on the left side of the virtual keyboard give the user control over the frequency of the sound PITCH and the modulation rate MOD ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 27 Arturia Wheels PITCH WHEEL Wheel controlling the pitch of the sound When pushed in the up direction the sound bends and becomes higher in tune When pushed in the Down direction the sound bends and becomes lower in tune MOD Wheel controlling modulation MIDI controller 1 E The modulation wheel is not necessarily
35. ion Wheel Knob mode Absolute Y 0 Bank Select MSB 1 Modulation Wheel 2 Breath Controller 3 Undefined 4 Foot Controller 5 Portamento Time 6 Data Entry MSB 7 Channel Volume 8 Balance 9 Undefined 10 Pan CC number ANALOG EXPERIENCE Z5THE PLAYER Pame sas senen 8 2 3 Saving settings to the keyboard Changes done in the utility are not saved to the keyboard until you press the Send to Keyboard button When you are ready to save the entire configuration press Send to Keyboard 50 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 9 ARTURIA ANALOG PLAYER 2 5 LEGAL INFORMATION 9 1 Software License Agreement In consideration of payment of the Licensee fee which is a portion of the price you paid Arturia as Licensor grants to you hereinafter termed Licensee a nonexclusive right to use this copy of the Analog Player program hereinafter the SOFTWARE All intellectual property rights in the software belong to Arturia SA hereinafter Arturia Arturia permits you only to copy download install and use the software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The product contains product activation for protection against unlawful copying This system is known as eLicenser and permits a permanent use of the software only after the activation process has been totally completed The software can be used only to
36. ions Windows 1 Help About Logic Pro Preferences Learn about Jam Packs Register Logic Pro Provide Logic Pro Feedback Display Score Services Video Hide Logic Pro Automation XA Hide Others Initialize All Except Key Commands Show All Start Logic Setup Assistant Quit Logic Pro Start Logic AU Manager Control Surfaces ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 35 This Manager allows us to see the list of the available plug ins to test their compatibility with Logic and to activate or de activate them If it happens that one of the Arturia plug ins poses a problem in Logic start by checking that this plug in has passed the compatibility test and that it is actually selected for use 5 3 3 Use in Digital Performer To add an instrument choose the menu Project gt Add Track gt Instrument Track gt Analog Player Opening of Analog Player in the Digital Performer Once you have added this instrument it s possible to assign a MIDI track to it In the connection menu of the MIDI track select the instrument and the MIDI channel that you want to use JAC Driver microKONTROL Port 1 microKONTROL Port 2 New Device Group Connection from a MIDI track to Analog Player 5 4 Pro Tools 5 4 1 Installation On Mac OSX the plug in is directly installed in the folder reserved for the Pro Tools plug ins in Library Application Support Digidesign Plug Ins On Windows at
37. ir or correction 11 Remedies Arturia s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at Arturia s option either a return of the purchase price or b replacement of the disk that does not meet the Limited Warranty and which is returned to Arturia with a copy of your receipt This limited Warranty is void if failure of the software has resulted from accident abuse modification or misapplication Any replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer 12 No other Warranties The above warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose No oral or written information or advice given by Arturia its dealers distributors agents or employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this limited warranty 13 No Liability for Consequential Damages Neither Arturia nor anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of this product shall be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this product including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information and the like 54 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL even if Arturia was previously advised o
38. l order from A to Z under Preset Name However if the user prefers the presets can be arranged on the screen according to other criteria in the adjacent columns INSTRUMENT TYPE CPU FAVORITES FAV In this column the name of the original instrument that produced the sound is offered for each preset Therefore it will list among the following instruments Minimoog V Moog Modular V ARP 2600 V CS 80 V Prophet 5 Prophet VS or Jupiter 8V When the user clicks on the title bar labelled Instrument the columns will reorganize alphabetically under the Instrument column In this column the TYPE of instrument appears corresponding to each preset By clicking at the top of the column on the TYPE title bar the presets presented will be listed alphabetically according to TYPE in the same column In this column the CPU usage rate appears for each preset By clicking the title bar labeled CPU at the top of this column the presets will be arranged on a scale from 1 to 5 1 represents a low CPU usage rate while 5 represents a high CPU usage rate Allows the user to classify presets according to usage or general preference as one does in popular media players Simply check one s Favorite presets and access them by clicking the title bar at the top of the column One may also easily access the Favorites with the Favorites Filter Option 26 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 4 4 Keyboard View The Keyboard v
39. l plastic card Connect your computer to the Internet and go to this web page http www arturia com login If you don t have any Arturia account yet please create one now Want to create an account Click here This will take you to this form Create your account here Indicates required fields Firstname Lastname Email address Confirm email L Confirm password Address City State Zip Postal code Country v I wish to receive the Arturia newsletter ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 17 If you already have an account made simply log in Already have an account Email address E E Remember me O Forgot my password Once you are logged into your account you can register your Analog Player 2 5 and request your activation code Go to the My Registered Products section of your account and click on the Add button My Registered products amp Syncrosoft Activation Codes Product Serial number Activation code Date Action Minimoog V ES PA oie 0 Activation codes for this license Add J Delete Technical Support inquiry In the form that appears select Analog Player from the drop down menu and key in your synthesizer serial number and unlock code as written on the registration card Add a license Product
40. ll depend on the preset being used 6 3 Synthesis section This part presents all the synthesis parameters for Analog Player 2 5 6 3 1 Filter setting rotary encoders There are two rotary encoders available to alter the filter settings of the selected preset These two encoders are Cutoff and Resonance ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 41 6 3 2 FX Mix rotary encoders There are two FX Mix rotary encoders available on the Analog Player keyboard These two encoders are for Chorus and Delay Both encoders set the Dry wet level of the effect 6 3 3 Alternate ADSR function The four knobs have an alternate function when shift mode is active they are controlling the ADSR envelope 6 4 Rear panel overview Back panel interface of the Analog Player Keyboard overview from right to left 4 3 2 1 aan A _ SUSTAINPEDAL winiour use ocw POWER Aruri HERA Om ie 1 Power on off switch 2 DC in connection DC power adaptor requirement 12V 500mA OS 3 USB connection 4 MIDI out connection 5 Sustain pedal connection Setting up the Analog Player Keyboard is fast and simple First Install the Analog Player program on your computer After unpacking the keyboard it is time to connect it to the computer As the Analog Player Keyboard is bus powered by USB connecting it by only one simple USB cable to your computer is all you have to do If you wish to use an adapte
41. n Only use the recommended specified AC adaptor 12V DC 500mA Make sure the line voltage in your location matches the input voltage specified on the AC power adaptor Do not open and insert anything into the instrument which may cause a fire or electrical shock Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the instrument Always take the instrument to a qualified service center You will invalidate your warranty if you open and remove the cover and improper assembly may cause electrical shock or other malfunctions Do not use the instrument with thunder and lightening present otherwise it may cause long distance electrical shock Do not expose the instrument to hot sunlight Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper operations to the instrument HANDLING CD ROMS Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded surface of the disc Damaged or dirty CD ROM disc may not be read properly Keep your CD ROMs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 5 Table of Contents L INTRODUCTION si cccsssccnctlcdssonssestorscentsesesseconssesens teubesisennsedssecevstecessoutsebenseconssesoudtovsesassunscosssussuss escasean 8 1 1 HISTORY o a consasheateccsstvessues veri vesitecteedecetvoet O A E R a 8 124 THERECAND INOW 25 tevsecsedscenste deh ces suedes hans cedesdeshae
42. n CS 80 V the Preset Manager will provide a list of presets uniquely from the CS 80 V But one can also chose to browse for more than one Instrument that means the user can look for sounds from CS 80 V and ARP 2600 V at the same time by selecting both instruments in the Instrument frame When no Instruments are selected for preset filtering then the Manager will either automatically list all presets or list presets based on other filters All presets are listed to the immediate right of the filters under Preset Name 4 3 2 Type Type refers to instrument type being synthesized Just as in the above example one may select Type only in order to have access to the list below e Bass e Pad e Lead e EFX sound effect e FM e Brass e Percussive e Sequence e Strings e Guitar e Organ e Piano As with the Instrument filter one can choose one or more Types of presets By selecting only BASS the user will be given a list that contains only bass presets and if one chooses BASS and STRINGS both Types will be provided The user may also search deeper by selecting and combining the different filters For example one may choose BASS PAD and STRINGS under the Type filter and MOOG MODULAR V and ARP 2600 V in the Instruments filter The Preset Manager will then offer a list fulfilling only the above criteria 4 3 3 Characteristics To further filter choices there is a third filter offered Characteristics allow
43. ny host application You can open the instrument from its location in the start menu or on your desktop and play directly with the help of a master MIDI keyboard or external sequencer on a separate computer 5 1 1 Launching the standalone application To launch the Stand alone application on your PC go into the Start menu gt Programs gt Arturia gt Analog Player 2 5 and choose Analog Player 2 5 On a Macintosh open the folder Applications Arturia Analog Player 2 5 and double click on the application icon called Analog Player 2 5 5 1 2 Preferences configuration In order to access the preferences window click on the menu File gt Audio amp MIDI Preferences This window allows you to configure the global preferences of the Analog Player 2 5 application These are saved automatically A Audio Preferences audio device C Media PCI Audio sample rate 44100 Hz audio buffer size 512 samples 11 6 ms O Left O Right Y Lett oo active output channels Right active midi inputs maple Mid O Maple Mid O Maple Mid O Maple Mid O Automap MIDI The preferences window 32 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL audio device Select the driver corresponding to the sound menu that you wish to use sample rate Choose the sampling frequency among those proposed by your sound menu Note that higher sampling frequency rate settings will demand increased processor performance from you
44. oes not guarantee that interferences will not occur in all the installations If this product is found to be the source of interferences witch can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is affected by the interference Use power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interferences relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial cable If these corrective measures do not bring any satisfied results please the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer please contact Arturia The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed in the USA 9 3 CANADA NOTICE This class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulation AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 55 9 4 EUROPE C This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89 336 EEC 56 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL
45. of SIA Steinberg Arturia may require for the provision of further activation codes e g your proof of purchase invoice receipt and a signed assurance by fax or letter stating your name address and that the already installed software cannot be used any more You can also use another computer other than the one on which the software is to be installed for the activation and transfer of license data to the eLicenser dongle if the software is using an eLicenser dongle However in such a case a corresponding access software eLicenser Control Center eLC must be installed on the computer connected to the Internet which is subject to a separate licensing agreement 6 Defect and loss of the eLicenser dongle In the case of a defect or damage to the eLicenser dongle Arturia or a third party engaged by Arturia will check the eLicenser dongle In the case of a legitimate claim the eLicenser dongle and the licenses included shall be replaced in return for a handling fee The licenses will only be replaced provided that they are licenses issued by Arturia Further claims against Arturia are excluded Arturia assumes no liability or obligation if the eLicenser dongle is mislaid as a result of loss theft or otherwise Arturia reserves the right to block the licenses saved on the eLicenser dongle upon being notified by the registered user of the loss The licenses saved on the eLicenser dongle cannot be replaced 7 No Unbundling The
46. ote Attack time Decay time Sustain time and the Release time ATTACK Begins when a note is activated The Attack time may be short and dry as in percussion or long and ascending as with a pad sound DECAY Follows the Attack The Decay is a period in which the amplitude of the sound is reduced to the sustain level SUSTAIN The sustain of the note as long as the note is active held RELEASE The end of the sound The release can be short or stretch out over a longer duration Thanks to these 4 knobs A D S and R one can very simply edit the amplitude curve envelope of each sound within Analog Player If for example one finds a sound pleasant but the attack is too long he can use the A knob to reduce it 6599 ADSR envelope As will be described in the following paragraphs the diverse parameters of Analog Player 2 5 can be controlled from an external MIDI keyboard making the manipulation of the instrument much more practical and quicker than manipulations with a mouse It is in this spirit that the instrument was created It is recommended to use Analog Player 2 5 with an external MIDI keyboard 4 4 6 SNAPSHOTS buttons Snapshots buttons ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 29 The Snapshots buttons are found at the top left hand corner of the Keyboard view These four buttons allow the user to quickly save any preset being used along with modifications that may have been made to it for
47. r instead of the bus power connect a 12V DC 500mA adapter to the back of the Analog Experience The Player Keyboard The DC adapter is not included on the Analog Experience pack Before connecting an external DC adapter make sure you are connecting a compatible adapter See the technical specifications for compatibility details It is not necessary to install the driver for the Analog Player Keyboard in order to get it to function with your computer Analog Experience The Player is plug and play compatible The driver is automatically installed when you install Analog Experience The Player 6 4 1 MIDI connections The Analog Player Keyboard sends and receives MIDI via USB Furthermore the Analog Player Keyboard can function as a MIDI interface A MIDI out connector is located on the back of the keyboard This connector lets you send MIDI data to anything that has a MIDI in 42 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL connector This could be a sound module synthesizer sequencer or drum computer for instance 6 4 2 Power supply Although the Analog Player Keyboard is USB bus powered it is also possible to use a DC adapter when this is required If you wish to use an adapter instead of the bus power it is possible to connect an optional 12V DC 500mA Co adapter to the back of the Analog Experience The Player Keyboard 6 5 Basic MIDI control Every parameter of Analog Player 2
48. r computer audio buffer size Configure the optimal audio latency as it relates to performance of your sound card Be careful with this setting as a latency setting lower than your system can support can cause unwanted artifacts in the sound output channels Select the audio output channel If the sound menu offers several outgoing channels choose the pair of output channels that you wish to use active MIDI inputs Select the MIDI devices you want to use to control the synthesizer 5 2 VST 5 2 1 Installation 5 2 1 1 Under Windows During installation select the box VST among the proposed format choices of plug ins The installer will automatically detect the VST folder of the instruments used by Cubase or Nuendo In the case of another compatible VST sequencer such as Logic Audio you will have to manually copy the plug in file in the appropriate folder You will be able to find this file after the installation in C Program Files Arturia Analog PlayerlAnalogPlayer dll 5 2 1 2 Under Mac OSX The VST plug in is automatically installed in the folder of the system corresponding to the VST instruments Library Audio Plug Ins vsT The VST plug in will be usable by all your VST host applications 5 2 2 Instrument use in the VST mode The opening of VST Analog Player plug ins is the same as opening all other VST plug ins Please consult the instruction manual of your host sequencer for more specific information Under Cubase
49. re anything else the user should make sure that the MIDI device being used is correctly connected to the computer and that the sequencer or the Analog Player 2 5 application is correctly configured to receive MIDI events coming from the device Every instance of the Analog Player 2 5 receives MIDI events transmitted on a given channel This reception channel is defined in a global manner for the synthesizer either in the sequencer or in the standalone Analog Player 2 5 application On the reception channel the Analog Player 2 5 can receive different MIDI controls It is possible to choose a reception control for each knob which means assigning an external controller to a given parameter For this one should click on the knob being used while holding down the Control key A configuration window appears and offers the choice of a MIDI control number The user can also click on the Learn button and move one of the physical MIDI controllers In this case the control number will be detected and configured automatically To deactivate the MIDI control of a knob simply uncheck the Active option in the MIDI control window 30 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL Assigning an external MIDI controller ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 31 5 MODES OF OPERATION 5 1 Standalone and MIDI configuration The stand alone application allows the use of Analog Player 2 5 outside of a
50. ria shared an early version of what would later be the Moog Modular V with the renowned maker of the original Moog synthesizer Doctor Bob Moog In seeking insight from sound production experts such as Dr Moog as well as avid synthesizer users Arturia was able to ensure the quality of the instruments they made so well in fact the Dr Moog himself endorsed the Moog Modular V The launch of this sound powerhouse was an instant success winning awards from several top magazines and leading to the development of other synth recreations Shortly thereafter Arturia started receiving many requests from musicians producers and bands Many of them explained how they were planning to replace their original hardware synthesizers by virtual instruments Artists around the globe were beginning to see the advantages of a software alternative to hardware based synthesizers The CS 80V emulated the legendary Yamaha CS 80 considered by many as the ultimate polyphonic synthesizer and was launched at the AES 2003 in New York Imagine some of your favorite music from diverse artists such as Keith Emerson or Stevie Wonder and you ll get an idea of what the CS 80V is capable of Released at the NAMM 2004 the Minimoog V was our recreation of the Minimoog quite possibly the most famous synthesizer ever The original Minimoog has been big on the music scene since the 70 s still today the Minimoog has a large following thanks to its many sound capabilities
51. rs at the same time by using the Arturia key If the software is protected by the Soft eLicenser alone or together with the Arturia key or has been sold to the first end user together with other software and or hardware hereinafter OEM software you may install and use a license for the software only on one computer which is in your possession Purchasing a eLicenser dongle makes it easily possible to use the software on three computers if needs occur The use of the software within a network is illegal where there is the possibility of a contemporaneous multiple use of the program ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 51 You are entitled to prepare a backup copy of the software which will not be used for purposes other than storage purposes You shall have no further right or interest to use the software other than the limited rights as specified in this Agreement Arturia reserves all rights not expressly granted 3 Activation of the Software Arturia may use a compulsory activation of the software and a compulsory registration of the OEM software for license control to protect the software against unlawful copying If you do not accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement the software will not work In such a case the product including the software may only be returned within 30 days following acquisition of the product Upon return a claim according to 8 11 shall not apply 4 S
52. s the user to choose presets according to a mood or ambiance The choices available are as follows ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 23 e Bright e Dark e Aggressive e Quiet e Hard e Soft e Complex e Simple e Short e Long e Bizarre e Acid e Ambient e Digital e Ensemble e Noise e SoundTrack e Funky Once again these filters can be applied either individually or in any combination that the user wishes in order to find the ideal presets 4 3 4 Entries Found This number found at the bottom right of the Preset Manager indicates the number of Presets that correspond to a preset search 4 3 5 Filter Options Above the filters are three buttons Reset Favorites and User These buttons function as follows RESET Removes any filters that the user may have applied to the presets so that a new search may be started 24 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL FAVORITES USER Presents only the favorites that the user has checked in the favorites list When the Favorites filter option is selected then the filters Instrument Type and Characteristics will be applied only to the list of favorites An abbreviation of USER PRESETS Since the user can modify and create new presets he may also choose the Filter Option USER in order to view and search exclusively among presets created by the user 4 3 6 Current Preset information PRESET MEMORY4 INSTRUMENT
53. software usually contains a variety of different files which in its configuration ensure the complete functionality of the software The software may be used as one product only It is not required that you use or install all components of the software You must not arrange components of the software in a new way and develop a modified version of the software or a new product as a result The configuration of the software may not be modified for the purpose of distribution assignment or resale You may also not sell the eLicenser dongle separately as a license the usage rights always remain with the software in particular with the original software data carrier e g CD 8 Assignment of Rights You may assign all your rights to use the software to another person subject to the conditions that a you assign to this other person i this Agreement and ii the software or hardware provided with the software packed or preinstalled thereon including all copies upgrades updates backup copies and previous versions which granted a right to an update or upgrade on this software b you do not retain upgrades updates backup copies und previous versions of this software and c the recipient accepts the terms and conditions of this Agreement as well as other regulations pursuant to which you acquired a valid software license ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 53 A return of the product due to a failure to accept
54. the animation keyboard and Preset Manager folding SHOW CONTROL POPUP A small popup window appears each time that the mouse WHEN MOUSE clicks on a modifiable parameter in order to give CLICKS ON CONTROL information about the parameter and modifiable values Choose ON to activate this preference or OFF to deactivate it Default is ON SHOW CONTROL POPUP A popup window will appear when the mouse remains idle WHEN MOUSE on a modifiable parameter giving information about the RESTS ON CONTROL parameter and the modifiable values Choose ON to activate this preference or OFF to deactivate it Default is ON 4 2 Tool Bar P Analog Player 5 FEEDBACK PROPHET VS LEAL v Midi A Tune Tool Bar 20 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL The tool bar consists of a set of essential icons organized from left to right allowing the user to see or have access to PRESET NAME INSTRUMENT TYPE SAVE AS SAVE DELETE IMPORT EXPORT MIDI IN MIDI CH TUNE VIEW Name of the current preset name of the Instrument and the Type of instrument Saving Presets sound programming This function allows the user to save a preset which has been modified including giving it a new name This new preset will be a USER Preset and not a FACTORY Preset which cannot be modified When one chooses the Save As function a window opens allowing the user to name and classify the new preset according to TYPE and
55. the production of totally aliasing free oscillators in all contexts PWM FM and at no extra CPU cost Aliasing rp eT TTA H i Banger PEGUEN Spectrum of an existing well known software synthesizer 22000 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 9 1 3 2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms The waveforms produced by the oscillators in analog synthesizers are marked by the presence of a capacitor in the circuits The discharge of the capacitor results in a light bend in the original waveform notably for saw tooth triangular and square waveforms TAE reproduces the result of this capacitor discharge in software This is the analysis of a waveform from one of the 5 original instruments that Arturia s software emulates followed by one made by Analog Player 2 5 They are both equally deformed by the low pass and high pass filtering 0 3 T T T T T 0 2 0 1 l l l L L 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Temporal representation of a saw tooth waveform of a hardware synthesizer 10 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Temporal representation of a saw tooth waveform reproduced by TAE What s more the hardware analog oscillators were unstable
56. the terms and conditions of this Agreement e g the product activation shall not be possible following the assignment of rights 9 Upgrades and Updates You must have a valid license for the previous or more inferior version of the software in order to be allowed to use an upgrade or update for the software Upon transferring this previous or more inferior version of the software to third parties the right to use the upgrade or update of the software shall expire The acquisition of an upgrade or update does not in itself confer any right to use the software The right of support for the previous or inferior version of the software expires upon the installation of an upgrade or update 10 Limited Warranty Arturia warrants that the disks on which the software is furnished to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Your receipt shall be evidence of the date of purchase Any implied warranties on the software are limited to thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you All programs and accompanying materials are provided as is without warranty of any kind The complete risk as to the quality and performance of the programs is with you Should the program prove defective you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing repa
57. the time of the installation procedure select the RTAS plug in among the proposed choices of plug ins Then when the system asks indicate the folder in which the other RTAS plug ins are located Usually its access path is C Program Files Common Files Digidesign DAE Plug Ins 5 4 2 Utilization of the plug in 5 4 2 1 Opening the plug in Access to the Analog Player plug in is like all other plug ins via an audio track insert 36 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL EQ Dynamics Reverb Delay Modulation Dither Ableton Live stereo Instrument Analog Player stereo minimoog V stereo Prophet V stereo multi channel plug in multi mono plug in mavVvVVYYVY Opening Analog Player 2 5 in Pro Tools Analog Player must be loaded on an audio stereo track We can now make Analog Player 2 5 sounds by playing with the mouse on the virtual keyboard 5 4 2 2 Connection to a MIDI channel So that Analog Player 2 5 can play the information coming from a MIDI track you have to associate it to a MIDI channel via the appropriate menu See the Pro Tools menu for more information on plug in connection AnalgFotry E 5 E E E Analog Player 1 channel 1 Predefined gt i pan 0 100 100 Connecting a MIDI track to Analog Player 5 4 2 3 Saving the presets When the session is saved the status of Analog Player 2 5 is saved as it is even if its programmin
58. tion of the software updates or upgrades of the software the computer which is connected to the Arturia key and or using the Soft eLicenser or using the OEM software must be connected to the server of SIA eLicenser through the Internet If the product was delivered with the eLicenser dongle the license information was already transferred to the eLicenser dongle If the product was delivered with a product card without the eLicenser dongle the activation codes of the enclosed product card must be entered manually by the user upon installation and the license information must be exchanged with the server of SIA eLicenser In the event of OEM software the activation codes will be sent to an email address submitted by you during a registration and must be entered manually by the user upon installation and the license information must be exchanged with the server of SIA eLicenser 52 ARTURIA Analog Player EXPERIENCE 2 5 USER S MANUAL The reinstallation of the software on the same or another computer is permitted only in case the already installed software cannot be used any more e g following deinstallation If the software does not use an eLicenser dongle the new activation codes may be obtained from the user s online account for support created during the personal product registration Further the activation codes must be entered manually by the user upon installation and the license information must be exchanged with the server
59. upport Upgrades and Updates after Product Registration You can only receive support upgrades and updates following the personal product registration Support is provided only for the current version and for the previous version during one year after publication of the new version Arturia can modify and partly or completely adjust the nature of the support hotline forum on the website etc upgrades and updates at any time The product registration is possible during the activation process or at any time later through the Internet In such a process you are asked to agree to the storage and use of your personal data name address contact email address and license data for the purposes specified above Arturia may also forward these data to engaged third parties in particular distributors for support purposes and for the verification of the upgrade or update right 5 License module eLicenser Key and or Soft eLicenser Arturia uses a hardware device connected through the USB connection of a computer the eLicenser dongle and or a protection scheme the Soft eLicenser for license control hardware and or virtual dongle The eLicenser dongle and or Soft eLicenser permanently saves the license information and regulates access to the software If a eLicenser dongle is required for the use of the software then the eLicenser dongle must be connected physically to the computer through the USB interface For the activa

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