CreamWare Prodyssey ASB Manual de usuario

PRODYSSEY ASB

Authentic Sound Box

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Index

Owner’s Manual

Disclaimer 2

Index 3

Introduction 4

Getting started

Making connections 6

Power adaptor 6

MIDI connection 6

Audio connection 7

Power switch 7

USB connection and drivers 7

Installation of Remote Software 8

Presets 8

The Control Panel

Portamento, Noise 9

VCO 1 and VCO 2 9

Modulation 11

LFO 12

Sample/Hold 13

Filter 14

Envelopes 17

Configuration Strip 19

Prodyssey Remote Software

General information 23

Panellayout 23

Main page 24

Add page 25

Prefs page, Hardware info 29

MIDI monitor 31

MIDI keyboard 32

Preset administration 33

Specifications

MIDI implementation table 35

Specifications 36

Warranty regulations 37

CE certificate 37

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the PRODYSSEY ASB. We are sure that

you are going to have just as much fun with your new PRODYSSEY

ASBaswehaddevelopingthisuniqueandcharacteristicsynthesizer.

Please read this manual thoroughly in order to fully take advantage

of the many features the PRODYSSEYASB has to offer.

Introduction

The PRODYSSEY is a one-to-one reproduction of the ARP Odys-

sey synthesizer. The ARP Odyssey is a true analog synthesizer

from the 1970’s and has taken its proper place alongside other

classic synths. It can be considered a compact version of the half-

modularARP 2600, making itARP’s answer to the successful Mini-

moog. But this synth is much more than that. While it is based on

the classic analog synthesizer design – with oscillators, filters, and

amplifier – it also offers a number of interesting improvements that

make it unique and exciting. The most significant features are the

wide range of modulation possibilities and of course the sample/

hold section. Its small footprint and rich feature set made it an

immediate hit with experts who already knew the sweet and power-

ful sounds the thing was capable of producing.And so it’s no surpri-

se that the Odyssey became a legend, with its capability to produce

the full gamut of tones in the sound spectrum, from deep basses to

cutting leads to impressive effects. Its diversity of sounds makes

the Odyssey one of the most sought after classic synths on today’s

used market, and it clearly hasn’t lost any of its original appeal.

We relied on our tried and true Circuit Modeling process in order to

preserve the original character of this instrument and to faithfully

reproduceitswiderange of sounds. This processdelivers extreme-

lyfaithful sound reproduction and aliasing-free algorithms.Wewere

able to go beyond simply modeling certain aspects of this classic

instrument; in fact, we fully emulated it. Even the knob settings and

the behavior of the knobs themselves are identical to those of the

original instrument. Within the variations from unit to unit of the

original instrument, the PRODYSSEY perfectly reproduces the

sounds of the original ARP Odyssey. So go ahead and grab all of

your old patch sheets, or download a couple from the Web, and

conjure up some of those classic sounds. Or play around with the

synth’s new, expanded features, explore the integrated effects sec-

tion,and create the sounds of tomorrow. Give yourimagination free

reign!

The Creamware team wishes you lots of fun as you explore your

new PRODYSSEYASB!

Getting started

Making Connections

Connecting the power adaptor

To connect your PRODYSSEY ASB to a mains supply, please use

the power adaptor supplied with the unit. First connect the power

adaptor to your PRODYSSEY ASB. Before plugging the adaptor's

plug into a mains socket, make sure it is compatible with the mains

voltage in your country. If you lose the power supply, a standardAC

or DC 12V / 1.5Apower adaptor can be used as a replacement. The

PRODYSSEYASB's power socket requires a hollow plug (5.5 mm x

2.1mm x 11.5 mm, centre positive).

Important Notice:

The only suitable Expression Pedal for your Prodyssey is the

model "YamahaTM FC7" (or 100% compatible). Other models

MUST NOT be connected as these may cause permanent da-

mage to your Prodyssey !

MIDI connections

There are two ways to play your Prodyssey using MIDI:

1. Connect your Prodyssey directly to a master keyboard.

2. Connect your Prodyssey to your computer's MIDI port in

order to use it with a sequencer or with the Prodyssey's

Remote Software.

Connect the MIDI in and out of your PRODYSSEYASB to the MIDI

in and out of your keyboard or computer. The MIDI input of your

PRODYSSEYASB should be connected to the MIDI output of your

keyboard / computer, and vice versa.

The PRODYSSEY ASB's incoming MIDI signal can also control

anotherinstrumentifyouconnectthePRODYSSEYASB's'MIDIthru'

to the instrument's MIDI in. If your computer does not have a MIDI

port, you can use USB connection as an alternative.

Audio Connections

InordertohearthePRODYSSEYASB,connect

its stereo outputs to the left / right inputs of a

mixer, a computer sound card or a HiFi system.

You can also process external signals by

plugging an audio sound source into your

PRODYSSEYASB's input.

Power Switch

This is rather obvious, but in order to activate the

PRODYSSEYASB please turn the power switch

on!

USB Connections and driver installation (Windows XP)

An alternative to using MIDI to connect your PRODYSSEYASB to a

computer is to use the built-in USB interface. On a PC, this requires

WindowsXPwithServicePack2;theMacversionsupportsOS10.4.

After connecting the PRODYSSEY to a computer, Windows will

automatically recognize the PRODYSSEY ASB as an audio USB

instrument. No extra drivers are

required-youcan startplayingright

away!Afterstartingyoursequencer

program(shownhere:CubaseSX),

you can use the USB audio

instrument driver as a MIDI port.

Once in a while, under older

versions of Windows XP (before

Service Pack 2), the USB port will

notre-appearonscreenafterdisconnectingthePRODYSSEYASB.

In this case, please reboot Windows XP. After rebooting, your USB

port should appear again.

Installation of the Remote Software

To install the Remote Software supplied with the PRODYSSEYASB

on your PC, please put the CD-ROM labelled 'PRODYSSEY ASB'

into the CD-R drive of your computer. The 'Install dialogue' should

then automatically appear on your screen. (If you have de-activated

the automatic start function of your CD-R drive, please start the

installation by double-clicking the file 'setup.exe' on the CD.) On the

firstpage,please choose the language you'd liketousefortheinstall

procedureandthen confirmyourchoicebypressingthe'Next' button.

You will then see the message 'Welcome to the Installation' - please

continue by pressing 'Next'.

On the following page you will find the license agreement. Please

read it carefully and if you agree, select "I accept the license terms"

- then continue by pressing the 'Next' button. You can now set the

installation path within the 'Installation path' drop-down menu. If you

don’t set a dedicated path here, the Remote

Software will be installed to

“C:\Programs\Creamware\Prodyssey ASB

Remote”.Installationrequires6.7MBofempty

hard disk space.

The 'Choose Start Menu

Folder' lets you choose

your own directory. If you don't make a choice,

a 'Prodyssey' directory will be created.

Presets

Preset administration is handled in the 'sound' section of the

'configuration strip'. There are 128 user and 128 factory presets.To

load a preset, press the 'preset' button, then use the 'down/up'

button or the data wheel to scroll through the presets. A preset

holds all parameter and effects settings, including the additional

settings found in the Remote Software’s 'Add page' (see below).

You can only save presets in the user bank - consequently, 'user' is

automatically selected when saving a preset.

The Control Panel

Portamento

Portamentoallowsyou to smoothly transition (glide) the pitch

between consecutive notes. The fader determines the time

interval between the notes. Setting it to Minimum deactiva-

tes portamento completely. You can toggle the portamento

on/off with a footswitch.

Noise Generator

The noise generator allows you to select between White or

Pink Noise.

Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO1, VCO2)

Oscillators 1&2 are identical except for a few minor differences.

The audio mixer has a selector switch that lets you toggle between

sawtooth and square waveforms. You can also change the pulse

width either manually or via modulation. Each Oscillator has two

inputs for pitch modulation for which you can select the intensity.

Oscillator 1 can be used independently of the keyboard, making it

into an LFO. Oscillator 2 can be synced to Oscillator 1.

Coarse

Use this to set the oscillator frequency. The range can be adjusted

over 6 octaves.

Fine

Use this knob to detune the oscillators with respect to one another.

Detuning and then mixing two oscillators produces vibrations that

result in a more lively sound. The range can be adjusted over

approximately one octave.

Octave Up/Down

Unlikethe original model, our remakeis equipped with a switchthat

allows you to set each oscillators’frequency in octave steps over a

range of 3 octaves.

Keyboard On/Off

You can use this switch to disconnect Oscillator 1 from the key-

board in order to use it as an LFO. The oscillator is now running at

a much slower rate. Instead of frequencies spanning several octa-

ves in the higher ranges, the “coarse” setting now ranges from just

0.2 Hz to 20 Hz.

Sync On/Off

Thissetting activates the hard syncfrom Oscillator 2 to Oscillator1.

Hardsync makes the Oscillator2waveform re-start with eachcycle

of the Oscillator 1 waveform. This process transfers the pitch from

Oscillator 1 to Oscillator 2. Depending on the “coarse” setting and

Oscillator 2’s frequency modulation, you can create different over-

tone spectra each time you re-start the waveform.

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