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1. OTS _ 0 0 0 0 FresSuency 8 51 5 8 5 11 OSCILLATORS continued ANO Q Erisansle SaweooeEn SSuare FreSrEWNe 6 OSC mar OSC mar A0D5S5SEr rdi5E OSCE mode What the Switch pads do Selects the mix level of Oscillator 1 As the level is increased beyond 100 some harmonic distortion may occur which is quite normal depending upon how many waveforms are selected and the settings of the filter Selects the mix level of Oscillator 2 same potential for harmonic distortion as Oscillator 1 Selects the mix level of the noise or distortion Noise is a random signal a rushing static like sound The ATC X s noise generator produces white noise White noise is composed of all frequencies in equal amounts Note The noise may not be audible if the filter frequency is set too low In lieu of Noise press the noise dist button once to see which function is currently selected press again to toggle to the other function Set the Noise level or Distortion amount using the rotary encoder Selects the different pitch modes of Oscillator 2 The modes are as follows 0 normal operation 1 Oscillator 2 is synced to Oscillator 1 2 No control voltage to Oscillator 2 pitch does not track keyboard 3 No control voltage to Oscillator 2 and it is synced to Oscillator 1 Forces the pitch of Oscillator 2 to follow the pitch of Oscillator 1 in har2. dECaY dEC rEL AEE 8 8 The filter envelope shapes the timbre and overtone content of the audio signal as it passes through the modifying circuitry from the mixer This envelope or contour generator is used to dynamically move the cutoff frequency It works as such each time a key is depressed an envelope or contour generator attached to the filter s cutoff frequency is actuated and sends a control signal to the filter The control signal rises at one rate falls at a second rate levels off at a certain level and then finally falls off at a third rate These four parameters and their effect upon the cutoff frequency are explained below What the Switch pads do Selects the attack time The attack time determines the initial segment of the envelope The frequency at which the contour begins is determined by the filter frequency setting while the peak which it reaches is determined by the filter frequency and Envelope 1 amount settings combined Incrementing the value from 0 127 will result in the brightness of the sound increasing sharply at first and then more gradually as the attack time lengthens Selects the decay time The decay time determines the duration of the second segment of the envelope i e the fall from the attack peak to the sustain level While repeatedly depressing a key and incrementing the value from 0 127 you will at first hear the
3. The ATC X 1 has two oscillators that each produce three waveforms All the waveforms are continuously being generated so they are available to be outputted either individually or simultaneously depending upon how they are selected What the Switch pads do Selects the triangle waveform Press once to display current patch setting then press again to turn on or off Triangle shaped waveforms produce smooth flute like tones same for both oscillators Selects the sawtooth waveform Press once to display current patch setting then press again to turn on or off Sawtooth shaped waveforms produce punchy brass like tones same for both oscillators Selects the square waveform Pressing will display the current pulse width setting use the encoder to edit A true square wave will be obtained by setting the pulse width at 60 Square shaped waveforms produce bright reed like tones same for both oscillators Selects Oscillator 1 coarse tuning Provides continuous tuning of Oscillator 1 raises or lowers the pitch in half step increments O is the lowest tuning with multiples of 12 being the octave intervals Selects Oscillator 2 tuning Pressing once will select coarse tuning pressing again will select the fine tuning Continuous presses will toggle between coarse and fine Slightly detuning Oscillator 2 will add warmth and depth to the sound 0O00 FreSvuency FreSsrEvunNe OSCILLATORS continued on next page
4. MODULATION Low frequency modulation audio frequency modulation See page 12 for complete instructions and free low sodium candy n eee ee eee ee ew ee ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew gt gt A om we we o AT OLX TINS Moc sisnat moOduiseor AUDIO OUT Connect an audio cable to this 7 high impedance mono output Me MP Me eM eM eM eK Se instructions SOUNDS PROGRAMMED BY RIONERO S SONS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE BY CASWELL DESIGN 100 240V 2A 50 60Hz POWER gt MIDI connectors IN OUT Connect MIDI devices to these input and output jacks IN This connector receives MIDI messages allowing external MIDI de i vices such as a keyboard controller or sequencer to control the ATC 1 i OUT This connector transmits MIDI messages The ATC 1 uses this output to transmit System Exclusive Messages patch and bank dump Nee eee ee ewe ew we ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew e ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew wm ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew we oe 2 AN RING MODULATOR connectors IN OUT MODULATOR OUT Oscillator 1 Triang
5. REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ROVE prt NO Soya SERVICE ABLE INSIDE REFER ALIFIED PERSONN OL GRAPHIC DESIGN BY JOHN GRECZULA EXT IN Any sort of high im pedance microphone signal or sound source may be fed into this input this includes gui tars keyboards vocal mics tape recorder outputs radio signals etc which are then routed to the ATC 1 s filter LFOs and voltage controlled amp lifier for timbre and modulation processing w eeeeee eee eee ee wee ew ewe ew ewe ew ew ew ew ew mm eM Me ewe ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew em em eM gt osc pr ors m r Fresuency ORROA Fresrcune 0 00 ersans e 5 ssuare ersans ie 5 ssuare save osc mir NOIGer dist OSC mode OSCILLATORS Waveform selection oscillator tuning modes level control pulse width noise distortion See pgs 6 amp 7 for instructions 4 ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew gt gt s eee ee ewe ew ew 1 0 Edit COMPACKN Osc mir EUNBFOCE UDLUME Slide PBteKEY dPkhrPh ase target 0 92 eaynamscs MOd WHEEL Midi CLOCK Pater RESH 55 tarsee O 06 2 Pressure bender eris Prio 1 amneermod wave
6. decay sustain level and release time The volume of the note is shaped according to the settings of the envelope controls These four parameters are shown below 8 dEC PEL 511 Earsee Selects the attack time The attack time determines the duration of the initial rise in volume to a peak Notice the sound take on different qualities as you increase from a short sharp attack to a long slow crescendo BEEaCK Selects the decay time The decay time determines the duration of the drop in volume from the initial peak to the sustain level Shorter decay times will produce more percussive sounds the longer times will begin to open up the sound 32 Selects the sustain level The sustain level determines the volume level at which the envelope contour levels off after the attack and decay Set at 0 no sustain level is heard Set at 50 the contour diminishes to a low volume Set at 127 no drop in volume is heard after the initial peak is reached Selects the release time The release allows the sound to fade out at the time set rather than immediately upon release of a note or key This final decay takes effect after the sustain level segment of the envelope ELESSE ENVELOPES continued still on next page 10 ENVELOPES sthontinued M a EMVELOPES 0 3 Envelope 3 Assignable ON 8 ABCA S5
7. tance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equip ment grounding conductor and a grounding plug which must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 7 VOICE ARCHITECTURE cipencoacrsetesesscnns ERS il IMPORTANTA TE 4cetaeneacnemacedesenatnaseoeastaarcan eeauanacstedsvemenenesaneseeeasaetaasscaest 1 arenan enar arenan eran eran an 2 INTRODUCTION BASIC OPERATION CGETHNG TSAR ED eee esate viw enemas oem ER E E EE tea 3 CONNEC TIC G arein eur DRS EE E E A E rr 9 USING THE MEMBRANE AND ROTARY ENCODER reading the display 5 CREATING SOUNDS OSCILLA OTS E E T E E EE E ET E 6 FILLE e ee EAE ee 8 ENVELOPE S ee ee 7 10 11 MORGAT N S0 EEE EE SS 12 12b EER BLP O BR SSA ANAR 13 14 PROGRAM editing and saving patches s
8. located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation 5 The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat 6 Avoid using the product where it may be affected by dust 7 The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instruc tions or as marked on the product 8 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded If it should malfunction or break down grounding provides a path of least resis
9. proximity with the entertainment devices MAINTENANCE In hopes that you might keep the visuals of your treasured analog gem in tip top shape our cleaning specialists advise wiping ever so gently with a slightly dampened soft cloth For those stains of a more tenacious temperament add a mild detergent to the mix always remembering to follow with that ubiquitous soft dry cloth Never apply solvents of any kind benzene paint thinner propyl alcohol etc to avoid the risk of nasty discoloration disfigurement and most importantly those deadly liver flukes It should be parenthetically noted that neither solvents nor the unit itself are ever to be taken internally OTHER PRECAUTIONS Protect the unit from strong jolts and vibration especially when standing on well established fault lines Never apply strong pressure to the front back or side panels or strike them in any manner whatsoever It is normal and helpful for this synthesizer to generate a certain degree of heat MEMORY BACKUP CONCERNS Within the unit is contained a battery which serves to maintain the contents of the memory when the power is switched off The normal life of this battery is 5 years or more To prevent unintentional memory loss the battery must be replaced every 5 years as a rule When it is time to change it contact us or your local authorized Studio Electronics service station Please be aware that the contents of the memory may possibly be lost when s
10. third time accesses Envelope 3 the display will read EA3 Follow with the encoder to change the value An edit to the patch to be made to display the current value of a parameter selected 5 Selects the Modwheel assignment and its sensitivity Press once to access the assignment list press again to access the sensitivity amount The Modwheel can control only one parameter at a time see page 16 for the complete assignment list Selects the Aftertouch assignment and its sensitivity Press once to access the assignment list press again to access the sensitivity amount Only one parameter at a time can be controlled by Aftertouch Assignments for Aftertouch are the same as for the Modwheel Aftertouch Pressure destinations are also assignable to Modwheel allows Modwheel to control two simultaneous modulation targets with independent depths tricky but rewarding Doubling up protocol Pressure Press and hold pressure then press exit Display will show on off Keep holding pressure while pressing exit button to toggle on or off Off means that pressure will not be received and that Modwheel will control the pressure assignment Program the desired pressure now Modwheel assignment and depth as usual Release pressure and press any other button to exit this mode Note unless so programmed the pressure info sent from keyboard or sequencer is received as Aftertouch Pressure info to access the oscillators the display w
11. to self oscillate and may be used as a separate tone source when the resonance value passes 100 Selects the filter tracking amount Filter tracking applies keyboard control voltage to the filter As more tracking is used the brighter the sound will get as you ascend the keyboard Selects the inverting of envelopes 1 filter and or 3 assignable When an envelope is inverted the attack amp decay controls are reversed and the sustain value inverts The Filter envelope is inverted when the display reads 1 Envelope 3 is inverted when the display reads 3 both Envelope 1 and 3 are inverted when the display reads 1 3 Pushing the type inv button puts the ATC X in filter selection mode Rotate the encoder knob to select the desired filter type for the VCF section Quad Filter System models only Selects Envelope 1 amount The pattern of the filter envelope contouring is determined by the envelope controls attack decay sustain and release The amount or depth of the envelope contouring is determined by this parameter Selects Envelope 3 amount This is the amount of contour or depth of the envelope as it is applied to the selected target see page 11 FreSuvency SV resonance EPKkeLP BP EYPeEFr anv enV amne ENL3 amne quan pijer susfeny EMVELOPES ENVELOPES 0 000 rEeLease 0 000 rELEASE 6 6 Earsee 511 51 511
12. FO 1 rate VCF freq Osc 1 mix LFO 1 depth VCF res Osc 1 PW LFO 2 rate Osc 1 freq Osc 2 freq LFO 2 depth Osc 2 mix Env 1 amnt Osc 2 PW Env 3 amnt ADDED CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS 54 Osc 1 freq 73 LFO 2 depth 107 Env 1 amnt 55 Osc 1 tri on off 75 filter cartridge 108 Env 1 attack 56 Osc 1 saw on off selection button 109 Env 1 decay 57 Osc 1 pul on off 74 X mod amnt 110 Env 1 sustain 58 Osc 1 pul width 84 Env 3 amnt 111 Env 1 release 59 Osc 2 freq 85 Env 3 attack 112 Osc 2 mode 60 Osc 2 tri on off 86 Env 3 decay 113 Invert 61 Osc 2 saw on off 87 Env 3 sustain 114 Env 2 attack 62 Osc 2 pul on off 88 Env 3 release 115 Env 2 decay 63 Osc 2 pul width 89 Filter tracking 116 Env 2 sustain 70 LFO 1 rate 90 Osc 2 fine tune 117 Env 2 release 71 LFO 1 depth 102 Mix 1 118 LFO 1 wave 72 LFO 2 rate 103 Mix 2 119 LFO 2 wave 104 Mix noise 120 Rrmod amnt 105 VCF freq 106 VCF res STANDARD CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS Bank select 5 Portamento 64 Sustain pedal 7 Volume 65 Porta on off All notes off To change banks follow this procedure send controller 0 with a value of O followed by controller 32 with a value of 0 for bank 1 a value of 1 for bank 2 a value of 2 for bank 3 a value 3 for bank 4 The next program change sent will go to the selected bank Do not insert any other controller data into the bank change procedure 16 Studio Electronics December 30 2007 ATC X Version 2 2 MIDI Implementation Char
13. SUSEBSN TELEASE Envelope 3 can be assigned to modulate a variety of different parameters to create unusual 5 5 5 textures and interesting effects See the target list below for the parameters E o Envelope 3 can control 2 8 dEC rEL S5USE25 Earsee What the Switch pads do The attack decay sustain and release controls all function in the same manner for Envelope 3 as they do for the VCF and VCA envelopes When a key is struck the control signal modulates the assigned parameter s initial level to peak at the rate set by the attack time the peak then drops to the sustain level at the decay rate the sustain level remains until the note or key is lifted then the release if any determines the rate at which the sustain level falls to the initial level NOTE pressing the decay switch pad a second time accesses the release time of Envelope 3 The first press gives you control of the decay time and to restate for clarity the second press gives you control of the release time Selects Envelope 3 assignment list Possible assignments Earsee Target List OSCILLATOR 1 PULSE WIDTH OSCILLATOR 1 FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR 2 PULSE WIDTH OSCILLATOR 2 FREQUENCY LFO 1 RATE OSCILLATOR 1 LEVEL LFO 1 DEPTH OSCILLATOR 2 LEVEL LFO 2 RATE XMOD LEVEL LFO 2 DEPTH NOISE LEVEL MAIN PITCH FILTER RESONANCE Refer to the MASTER SYMBOL KEY on the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE sheet for precise
14. brightness drop sharply after the initial attack the drop will become more gradual as the decay time lengthens Selects the sustain level The sustain level determines the filter frequency at which the envelope levels off after the initial rise and fall The frequency of the sustain level can be as high as the initial peak in which case there is no decay after the initial rise or it can be as low as the frequency at which the envelope contour began Selects the release time and is the fourth and final stage of the envelope contour Finally after the initial rise and fall of the attack and decay times to the sustain level the release time takes effect after the sustain level segment when the played key or note is lifted The frequency at which the sustain level is set falls to the initial filter cutoff frequency level at the rate set by the release time SEEaCK 32 0 ELESSE ENVELOPES continued on next page ENVELOPES nt co I nue d EMVELOPES Envelope 2 VCA 6 e e 6 The volume of the audio signal which passes attack decay SUSAN PELEASE through the VCA envelope is contoured by the envelope controls Each time a key is pressed the envelope or contour generator attached to the amplifier is actuated and sends a control signal to the amplifier Like the filter envelope control signal the VCA envelope control signal is composed of the same four segments initial rise
15. c 24db MiniMoog low pass resonant filter S E M Reproduction of the boxy 12db Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module filter 2600 Reproduction of the unique and rare ARP 2600 filter 303 Reproduction of the Techno classic Roland TB 303 filter C White noise generator D High dynamic gain voltage controlled amplifier Software A Three four stage envelopes with specially designed exponential curves Attack decay sustain and release controls Time range 1 m sec 15 sec B Two low frequency oscillators with triangle square saw up saw down noise and random waveforms Frequency range 0 1 hz 50 hz IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the aforementioned Safety Instructions printed on the inside front cover we the goodly folks at S E ask nay we implore you please read and heed the following recommendations POWER SUPPLY CONCERNS Turn off the power to all equipment before making any connections between devices This will help to prevent malfunction and likely speaker damage Be certain to use a separate power outlet for this unit as sharing one with distortion producing devices such as motors variable lighting devices is unwise PLACEMENT CONCERNS Placing the unit in close proximity to power amplifiers or equipment containing large transformers is likely to induce hum If the unit is to be operated nearby T V or radio receivers some type of interference might be noticeable In such cases move the unit out of
16. d synchronization so it will therefore tune only to harmonic frequencies of Oscillator 1 Intermediate frequencies of Oscillator 2 will produce unusual wave shapes and timbres OSC mar OSC mar 8 135 OSCE mode CL SYV FFrESUBRAC9 resonance FILTER The ATC X with its unique interchangeable filter system features four classic wide range lowpass filters and in the case of the MINI and 2600 resonant filters see VOICE ARCHITECHURE The Filter attenuates or cuts off the higher frequency components those which lie above the adjustable cutoff frequency and passes the lower frequency components of the audio signal The cutoff frequency control sets this cutoff frequency the lower the value of the cutoff frequency control the less harmonic content the waveform contains after passing through the filter The wave shape is rounded and Erbrtr bF EyPersnv smoothed as the cutoff frequency is lowered What the Switch pads do as as EnV1 amne Envs amne Selects the filter cutoff frequency In simpler terms the filter frequency is like an overall tone control as the value is increased from 0 127 the higher the frequencies are which pass through the filter thus the brighter the sound Selects the filter resonance The resonance emphasizes the cutoff frequency region and makes the presence of harmonics more apparent The MINI and 2600 filters will begin
17. e any desired function or parameter Edits to certain sound parameters are transmitted as MIDI controller data Reading the Display The 3 digit L E D on the ATC X is used to display parameter values function assignments and all operations in an alohanumerical format Abbreviations are used for most of the function assignments refer to the MASTER SYMBOL KEY on the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE sheet for explanations of the three digit abbreviations Three periods or dots also appear which represent the following the left two periods show that the programmed patch has been edited and the right period shows that a MIDI note has been received If you are ever confused as to whether you are looking at a patch number or parameter value press exit bank and you will return to the Patch Number Display Mode See PROGRAM PATCH EDIT PERIODS MIDI NOTE INDICATOR INDICATE ALTERATION RECIEVING MIDI WHEN ON 5 OSCILLATORS x oarra orms The oscillators are the unmodified building blocks of Analog synthesis An oscillator e N e D e 02 periodic or regularly repeating produces waveforms i e pitched sounds The tuning EPSaNSLe S WeEOOEn suare Fresuency controls alter the frequency or pitch of the oscillators The waveshape selectors determine 5 5 8 the harmonic spectrum of the signal its basic timbre or tone color Ersanslie SaWEOOEh suare FPEAPEUNE 6 OSC mar OSC mar A0D5S5SEr rdi5E OSCE mode
18. ects the key triggering and note priority functions Press once to access single 14 PROGRAM Located in this section is the display and rotary encoder which along with the membrane front panel makeup the user interface Playing and programming the ATC X involves two basic modes of operation Patch Play Mode and Edit Mode In Patch Play mode the unit will cycle through its 512 patches when the encoder is turned The ATCX enters Edit Mode when any parameter or function of a patch is selected at which the edit periods will appear You are always in Patch Play Mode when A no editing has been done B you have just saved a patch C you have exited the edit mode by pressing exit bank and D upon power up With the exit bank and save switch pads the basic utility functions of the unit are performed These two do the work of six Read the instructions below carefully to fully understand each operation To Save a patch To save a sound to the patch memory press save once the display will flash the current patch number pressing save again will record it to its current location to save the sound to a new location rotate the encoder to the desired number then press Save once again To Exit an edited patch If at any time after editing a patch you wish to return to the Patch Number Display Mode press the exit bank switch pad To Compare an edited patch After a patch has been edited press and hold exit bank t
19. elected rate and Auto Glide is pitch movement from a selected interval at a rate determined by the glide time Note If the auto glide interval is anything but 0 the auto glide function will override glide First press glide on off Second press regular mode or legato mode notes will only glide if legato notes are played Third press glide rate Fourth press Auto glide interval Note with all presses use encoder to edit To defeat of glide to OSC 1 2 or VCF cool effects yo frequency edit thusly OSC 1 press and hold glide button then press OSC 1 frequency Release glide button and use OSC 1 frequency button to toggle on or off Press any other button to exit this mode OSC 2 press and hold glide then OSC freg fine Release glide button and use OSC 2 freq tine button to toggle on or off Same exit strategy VCF frequency press and hold glide button then press VCF frequency Release glide button and use OSC 2 freq fine button to toggle on or Ditto exit plan Note unless programmed all patches will default to glide being sent to all sources or multiple triggering selections Press again to access note priority selection Multiple triggering is the re triggering of the filter envelope with each note or keystroke with single triggering the filter envelope is re triggered only with staccato or non legato key strikes Note Priority determines if while a holding note any new note or a lower note only will be played next Sel
20. ent for repair work or when a chance malfunction occurs it is always prudent to back up your complete memory via a SYSEX bulk dump Remember each bank must be saved individually When in the shop for repair great care is taken to avoid data loss however In the event of damage to circuitry related to the memory system itself you are sorry for Charlie emphasis Greg s INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the STUDIO ELECTRONICS ATC X You re soon to discover the world s only 4 way discrete multi filtered analog synthesizer Like never before you now have the ability to create and explore all of the classic Analog synthesizer sounds in one powertully expressive and versatile machine The ATC X is a truly modern Analog synthesizer incorporating authentic discrete component circuitry with complete MIDI implementation and total programmability Control of the parameters from the optical encoder is smooth and precise Its creative and intuitive design incorporates unique features and functions allowing the discerning musician complex tone manipulation and seemingly endless patch variations The electronically produced sound of the ATC X is vibrant warm and punchy possessing the highly pleasing qualities of inherent randomness in pitch and timbre like those of a fine acoustic instrument We take great pride in manufacturing this instrument in the land that the rivers have quartered The United States of America and maintain the
21. explanations of the three digit abbreviations MODULATION 0 ee _ 9 0 8 dPEeEhrPhA ASE karget 9 0 0 8 dPEeEhrPhASE karget 9 AQ a 811 f MO Modulation is the use of a control signal to create a repetitive pattern of pitch level or harmonic content changes The shape of the modulation is determined by the waveform that the LFO outputs selected by the wave switch pad In addition to the four selectable waveshapes sample amp hold and noise provide random modulation The amount of modulation is determined by either the depth control or any assigned MIDI controller The ATC X s two Low Frequency Oscillators or LFOs are assignable to a variety of parameters and LFO 2 can be synchronized to MIDI time clock see PROGRAM The ATC X also has the capability of allowing Oscillator 2 to modulate Oscillator 1 and the frequency of the filter This is known as Audio Frequency Modulation because the modulation control signal in this case Oscillator 2 resides in the audio spectrum What the Switch pads do The switch pads for LFO 1 and 2 operate in the same manner rate key adjusting the frequency of the LFO and key triggering the start of the LFO wave cycle and depth phase attenuating the s kS modulation sig
22. hen press save You will then hear the un edited originally saved patch at this point no switch pad will be recognized except for exit bank press this to get back to the edited patch The display and encoder will return to the last edited parameter Remember a sound must first be edited to use this function To change the MIDI Channel The MIDI channel can be changed only before a patch has been edited Press and hold exit bank then press save the display will show the current MIDI channel use the encoder to edit This is the same procedure required to edit compare except that it must be performed prior to any patch editing To quickly change the memory Bank Once again this is done only before a patch has been edited Press and hold exit bank then rotate the encoder The patch number will change in increments of 128 steps in either direction To initiate a SYS EX bank dump Press and hold save and then press exit bank Each bank is transmitted individually To send a SYSEX dump of bank 1 set patch number to 1 to send bank 2 set patch number to 129 to send bank 3 set patch number to 257 to send bank 4 set patch number to 385 15 LFO AND MIDI ASSIGNMENTS Osc 1 amp 2 freq Osc 1mix Osc 2 PW VCF freq Osc 1 PW X mod amnt VCF res Osc 2 freq Noise mix Osc 1 freq Osc 2 mix Volume DYNAMICS MOD WHL PRESSURE BENDER Env 1 amnt VCF freq X mod amount Osc 1 amp 2 freq Env 2 amnt VCF res Noise mix VCF freq Env 3 amnt Osc 1 freq L
23. highest standards of quality by meticulously procuring only the finest materials and carefully assembling each and every STUDIO ELECTRONICS product by hand It is our sincerest hope that the long anticipated ATC X surpasses expectations and provides decades of satisfaction pleasure and performance GETTING IT STARTED Setting Up the Instrument A Plug the power supply cable into any conventional A C outlet With its auto switching power supply the ATC X is capable of accommodating voltages ranging from 90 250 So wherever you and your ATC X are in this great big world proper operation is a cinch B Use an appropriate patch chord to connect the ATC X to your sound monitoring devices To reproduce the full sound spectrum of which the synthesizer is capable a high fidelity P A system is required C Flip the power switch on the back of the unit to the on position Allow approximately 3 to 5 minutes for proper warm up to assure tuning stabilization D Enjoy the negative space that is the balance of this page Well almost A 450 dpi print quality version of the Cover page is available for royalty free download at http studioelectronics com assets PDFs ATC X AT CXCover tiff zip And get these sounds http studioelectronics com products_atc atcx_basses_and ohp They are vital We love you all The interest and support of this growing S E sub culture of folks with really good ears make possible the sustainable life of
24. ill read OSC Use the encoder to change the value press again to access the filter the display will read VCF Use the encoder to edit An edit to the patch to be made to display the current value of a parameter selected A Selects the Pitch Bend control range of the oscillators and the filter Press once bENdEr 13 Selects the MIDI clock assignment to LFO 2 The rate of LFO 2 can be synchronized to incoming MIDI time clock sent from your sequencer The beat divisions available are 1 whole note 2 half note 4 quarter note 4 3 quarter note triplet 8 eighth note 8 3 eighth note triplet 16 sixteenth note 16 3 sixteenth note triplet Note LFO 2 rate control will not respond when a MIDI clock division is selected Selects the master tuning and overall transpose 2 Press once to access the master tune control which raises or lowers the pitch of the oscillators over a semitone range Press again to access the overall octave transpose The pitch can then be transposed up or down one octave CB Selects the master volume level We recommend this level be set at maximum or close to it for the best possible sound quality Mids CLOCK S D 0 EUNErFOCeE VOLUME eaynamics M d WHEEL midi CLOCK Pressure Bender Selects the glide time and auto glide interval 69 and regular or legato functions Glide is pitch movement from note to note at a s
25. le Wave Output Modulator Signal for Ring Mod SIGNAL IN External Input to Ring Modulator circuit When a con nection is made to this jack the Triangle Wave Output of Oscillator 1 no longer feeds the Ring Mod circuit See page 12 for complete gt gt ewe ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ewe ewe ew ew ewe ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ee USING THE MEMBRANE AND ROTARY ENCODER The Membrane The front panel membrane of the ATC X contains an array of switches with each colored pad located atop a single switch To access any function or parameter press with light to moderate force on the desired switch pad Some of the switch pads have dual or multiple functions which when pressed more than once access the next function In addition a few functions are accessed by pressing and holding one switch pad then immediately pressing another A complete list of the multiple and combination switch pad operations is listed on the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE sheet Note that the display blinks momentarily after each press informing you that your action has been recognized The Rotary Encoder The main user interface in programming the ATC X is the rotary encoder which turns smoothly in either direction for complete control After a switch pad is pressed you will use the encoder in almost all operations to edit or chang
26. nal and selecting the up or down start point of the 10 F LFO wave cycle To select the sound source or parameter to be VV arses modulated by the LFO press the target switch pad see page 15 for the LFO assignment list To enable key triggered LFO wave cycling each new note initiating the start of the wave cycle press 8 the rate key LFO 1 or LFO 2 twice and turn encoder to select To invert the phase select the up or down start point of the LFO wave cycle press the depth phase twice and turn encoder to select Selects the audio frequency modulation assignment Oscillator 1 Filter frequency or both The frequency of Oscillator 1 is modulated by the audio output of Oscillator 2 when the display reads OSC The frequency of the Filter is modulated by the audio output of Oscillator 2 when the display reads VCF and both are modulated by Oscillator 2 when the display reads O F Selects the amount of Audio Frequency Modulation Use this control in conjunction with Oscillator 2 frequency and mode 2 to create often clangorous effects The second press of the X AMNT RMOD button brings up the ring mod function for editing Use the encoder knob to set the desired ring mod depth between oscillators 1 amp 2 A setting of 0 is OFF hardware patchable via back panel connections 12 0 tf M d APA 81 f press again for LFO 2 waveform selection Continuous
27. presses will toggle the LFOs see the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE sheet for waveform number definitions a Selects LFO 1 and 2 waveforms Press once for LFO 1 waveform selection Void below vintage NAMM Show banner reserved for doodling grease stains and sectional integrity by mercurial order of the Knights Regis May it serve and soothe you well Pimp your wall full sized color banner art available at http studioelectronics com assets PDFs AT C X NAMM97Banner tif zip 122 MIDI Y KY BD STUDIO E mca 4Gcyoormra O EWNEFOceE VOLUME Slide The ATC X is completely controllable by MIDI with a long list of parameters and functions assignable to Velocity Modwheel and Aftertouch Certain sound parameters also have a dedicated Continuous Controller assignment see chart on page 16 In addition parameter edits made by the rotary encoder are transmitted as Controller data This extensive MIDI implementation allows for an almost unlimited expression of tone and timbre manipulation which can be recorded to any MIDI sequencer nod UREE What the Switch pads do Ersaiserrsio ae ces Sees Selects the velocity sensitivity of Envelope amounts 1 2 and 3 Press once to 0 access Envelope 1 the display will read EA1 To change the value use the encoder press again to access Envelope 2 the display will read EA2 Use the encoder to edit pressing a
28. re tH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including 9 Do not trample on the power supply cord 10 Do not pull the cord but grasp the plug when unplug ging 11 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through open ings 12 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Solid objects or liquid either have fallen or spilled into the product C The product has been exposed to rain D The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 13 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified tech nicians 1 Read all of the instructions before using product 2 Do not use product near any water source 3 This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an Audiolo gist 4 The product should be
29. ssmnssssserssrrsrrrsrrrerrererererrrrerr rese rr rer res 15 TECHNICAL INFO LFO AND MIDI CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS mbessbesekorokavsnenenbebpsn neessvenekarise 16 PE 17 NE d nepr REN NEE r VID IMPLEMENTATION CHART 18 SPECIFICATION O Sn GOSPORT TROUBLE SO t het et nee EE eee 18 FEATURES Portamento and auto glide Single and multiple triggering Inverting of envelopes 1 and 3 IV Note priority low or last V LFO 2 sync to MIDI clock with seven beat divisions whole half quarter quarter note triplet eighth eighth note triplet sixteenth and sixteenth note triplet VI Assignable additional envelope VII Audio frequency modulation of Oscillator 1 and filter by Oscillator 2 VIII Individual continuous controller assignments for all key sound parameters IX Patch parameter edits from rotary encoder transmitted via MIDI X Velocity sensitive XI Extensive Modwheel and Aftertouch assignments XII Holds 512 patches in RAM XIII External input for audio signal processing XIV Ringmod VOICE ARCHITECTURE Hardware A Two voltage controlled oscillators with triangle sawtooth and square waveforms The square waveform has variable pulse width control User selectable voltage controlled filters Types available MINI Reproduction of the classi
30. t The pitch is wrong Is the master tuning setting correct Are the octave transpose coarse tuning fine tuning settings correct Accidentally turned the power off while editing Unsaved patch edits will be lost Note is stuck on Although the ATC X has been thoroughly tested for potential software bugs we cannot simulate all possible user setups So in some instances the ATC X may lock up or stick on a note To rectify this situation try one or more of the following fixes Play and hold more than 8 notes send an all notes off command from your sequencer recycle the power 18 ANALOGIA INC Ardent Proprietors of Studio Electronics www studioelectronics com
31. t Function Channel Changed Messages Altered Number Note OFF Ch s Pitch Bend Control Basic Channel Transmitted Remarks MEMORIZED Recognized I OX O OMNI OFF MONO 0 127 09n V 127 Change see chart pg 15 Change System Exclusive Song Pos 0 127 System Common Song Sel Tune Real Time Commands Aux Local ON OFF Message All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset Notes Individual patch saving via SYSEX Choose desired patch press and hold save then press wave button Transmitted X X X X X X X X X 7 Ty TR 17 Specifications 8 A Maximum voices one Parameter resolution 16 bit Display 3 digit light emitting diodes Sound memory internal RAM 512 patches Frequency response very low to dog bothering Residual noise level really quiet Total harmonic distortion not much but just enough External dimensions 19 x 10 x 31 2 2 rack spaces Output 15 dbm Power supply AC 90 250 VAC 50 60hz auto switching Weight 8lbs of expertly designed well wrought genius CV out 0 10 volts Gate out 10 volt positive V trigger 8 A 8 4 8 oe 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 4 8 A 8 A 8 ee 8 A Trouble Shooting No sound Are the connections correct Is the filter cartridge properly inserted Is the volume of the ATC X turned up Are the MIDI channel settings correc
32. the craftsman the artisan the boutique perfectionist who knows little or nothing else well he humors himself with various and sunary disciplines but his devotion remains pure thanks to you the customer MSR 08 First actual use of new year s shorthand FRONT AND BACK PANEL N FILTER Tone controls for all filter selections envelope amounts and modes See page 8 for complete instructions AN PROGRAM Unit display optical rotary encoder memory management functions See page 14 for complete instructions AN MIDI KEYBOARD MIDI performance assignments keyboard control main volume master tuning See page 13 for complete instructions quad itfer suysfeng core EMVvELOPES Cj 6 j 6 i Fresuency resonance attack decay aa release mins wr OFF gt gt 5 EPKALP bP attack dECau sustain PELeasSe envi amne enva amne attack decere sustain taraset ENVELOPES Time and level controls for enve lopes 1 2 amp 3 target assignment for envelope 3 See pages 9 amp 10 for complete instructions I eeee eee eee ee ew we ewe ew ewe ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew A A CAUTION DO NOT OPEN JC ELECTRIQUE OUVRIR
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