CRAVE - Reduced Manual
CRAVE - Reduced Manual
CRAVE
Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer with 3340 VCO, Classic Ladder Filter,
32-Step Sequencer and 16-Voice Poly Chain
V 3.0
14 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 15
CRAVE Hook-up
(EN) Step 1: Hook-Up
Expression Pedal
0
10
MIDI IN
USB B
Power
Adapter
USB B Power
Adapter
Audio Interface
USB A
USB A Headphones
CRAVE Hook-up
(EN) Step 1: Hook-Up
Expression Pedal
0
10
MIDI IN
USB B
Power
Adapter
USB B Power
Adapter
Audio Interface
USB A
USB A Headphones
CRAVE Hook-up
(EN) Step 1: Hook-Up
Live System Poly Chain System
Sistema para actuación en directo Sistema de cadena de polietileno
(ES) Paso 1: Conexión Système pour représentation Système de chaîne poly
Live-System Poly Chain System
Sistema Ao Vivo Poly Chain System
(FR) Etape 1 : Connexions Sistema live Sistema Poly Chain
Live-systeem Poly Chain-systeem
To next CRAVE
1
CV M IN VO
NORM
L
0
10
MIDI IN
USB B
Power
Adapter Mixing console
Headphones
Mixing console
Active Loudspeakers
Active Loudspeakers Headphones
16 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 17
CRAVE Hook-up
(EN) Step 1: Hook-Up
Live System Poly Chain System
Sistema para actuación en directo Sistema de cadena de polietileno
(ES) Paso 1: Conexión Système pour représentation Système de chaîne poly
Live-System Poly Chain System
Sistema Ao Vivo Poly Chain System
(FR) Etape 1 : Connexions Sistema live Sistema Poly Chain
Live-systeem Poly Chain-systeem
To next CRAVE
1
CV M IN VO
NORM
L
0
10
MIDI IN
USB B
Power
Adapter Mixing console
Headphones
Mixing console
Active Loudspeakers
Active Loudspeakers Headphones
18 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 19
CRAVE Controls
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
13 14 15 16
(38) (39) (40) (41) (42) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (58) (59) (60) (61) (62) (63) (64) (65)
(49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (55) (56) (57) (66) (67) (68) (69) (70) (71) (72)
18 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 19
CRAVE Controls
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
13 14 15 16
(38) (39) (40) (41) (42) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (58) (59) (60) (61) (62) (63) (64) (65)
(49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (55) (56) (57) (66) (67) (68) (69) (70) (71) (72)
20 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 21
CRAVE Controls
(EN) Step 2: Controls Modulation Section (29) OCTAVE/LOCATION - these multi-colored LEDS show (46) MIX 2 - mix 2 CV in, connected internally to VC MIX.
various details, such as the Octave, PATTERN number, (47) VC MIX - VC mix control CV in, connected internally to
(20) LFO RATE - adjust the frequency of the low frequency BANK number, current PAGE, and GATE LENGTH.
oscillator. The LED will flash at the LFO rate. VC MIX.
Oscillator (VCO) Section (30) KEYBOARD/STEP SWITCHES - these multifunction (48) MULTIPLE - any signal entered here is passed out to both
(21) SHAPE - select the LFO waveform from squarewave or switches allow you to view and select individual pattern MULTIPLE outputs.
(1) FREQUENCY - adjust the frequency of the oscillator, triangular wave.
approximately one octave either side of center. steps, select a pattern number, select a pattern bank. (49) MIX CV - mix CV.
They are used during recording of a pattern to show the (50) EXT AUDIO - external audio input.
(2) PULSE WIDTH - adjust the pulse width of the Utility Section current step. Active steps are illuminated with a steady red
oscillator (when in pulse mode) from narrow, to square LED, and the current step flashes red. (51) TEMPO - sequencer tempo.
(center position), to wide. (22) GLIDE - adjust the amount of Glide time (Portamento), (52) PLAY/STOP - sequencer play/stop.
between notes on the keyboard. (If SHIFT is held, then The switches are laid out as a 13-note keyboard. The octave
(53) RESET - sequencer reset.
(3) SHAPE - select the waveform of the oscillator from pulse the knob also adjusts the “ratchet” during sequencer can be moved up and down by pressing the <KYBD or
or reverse sawtooth. STEP> switches, and the row of 8 LEDs will show the current (54) HOLD - sequencer hold.
operation.)
octave. The switches are used to control the sequencer (55) ENV GATE - envelope gate.
(4) OSC MOD - select the depth of modulation applied to (23) VC MIX - adjust the VC MIX from LO/Mix 1 to HI/Mix 2. editing, as well as the arpeggiator operation.
the oscillator. (56) VCA CV - VCA CV.
This control requires patch cords to operate, as it is outside
of the internal sythesizer signal path. (31) SHIFT - this is used to access the secondary features of (57) LFO RATE - LFO frequency rate CV.
(5) MOD SOURCE - select the modulation source from the some of the other sequencer controls, such as SET END,
envelope (or an external modulation source), or the LFO. BANK, SWING, KYDB, and STEP. Hold down SHIFT and
Sequencer Section Patchbay (3.5 mm TS connections) Output Section
(6) MIX - adjust the mix between the VCO output and the the other switch at the same time. For example SHIFT +
internal noise generator. If an external audio input is used, (24) TEMPO/GATE LENGTH - this controls the sequencer PATTERN (BANK) will show the current BANK number in (58) MULTIPLE - copy of multiple input.
then this is added to the mix, instead of the noise. and ARP tempo when the clock source is set to internal. the LOCATOR LEDs. (59) MULTIPLE - another copy of multiple input.
(7) MOD DEST - select the modulation destination from pulse If USB or MIDI clock is used, it also controls the value of (32) PAGE - each pattern can be up to 32 steps in length. (60) OSC PULSE - oscillator pulse waveform output.
width modulation, or frequency modulation. clock division. This switch allows you to show each of the 4 pages of (61) OSC SAW - oscillator reverse sawtooth waveform output.
During step editing, it controls the gate length. If SHIFT is 8 steps each. The LOCATION LEDs 1 to 4, show which page (62) ENV - envelope output.
held and sequencer played, then it also adjusts the swing. you are on. If a pattern is playing, the STEP LEDs will show
Filter (VCF) Section the steps in use on the current page. (63) NOISE - noise output.
If SHIFT is held and ARP played, then it also adjusts the (64) VCA/LINE - connect this 3.5 mm TS output to the
(8) CUTOFF - adjust the cutoff frequency of the filter. ARP gate length. (33) PLAY/STOP - starts or stops the playback of the pattern. line-level audio input of your system. Make sure the
(9) MODE - select the VCF filter from low-pass or high-pass. (25) HOLD/REST - during pattern playback, this allows you to If SHIFT is held at the same time, then this is the start of volume is turned down and the system is turned off
hold the current step. During step editing, it allows you the pattern saving procedure. before making connections.
(10) RESONANCE - adjust the amount of enhancement given
to the signals at the cutoff frequency. to enter a rest. During ARP mode, it allows you to enter/ (34) REC - press this to begin the recording of a new pattern. (65) PHONES - connect your headphones to this 3.5 mm TRS
exit ARP-Hold mode. During keyboard use, it allows you to This is also used with SHIFT during the pattern saving output. Make sure the volume is turned down before
(11) MOD SOURCE - select the modulation source of the VCF hold the keys. (A footswitch connected to the HOLD input procedure. putting on headphones.
from the envelope generator or the LFO will also do this.)
(35) KYBD - press SHIFT + KYBD to change the sequencer (66) LFO TRI - LFO triangular waveform output.
(12) VCF MOD - adjust the depth of VCF modulation. (26) RESET/ACCENT - during playback, this allows you to reset to keyboard mode. Press to change the 13-note (67) LFO SQU - LFO square waveform output.
(13) MOD POLARITY- select the polarity of the VCF modulation. the pattern back to step 1. During step editing, you can keyboard octave. (68) VC MIX - VC mix output connected internally to VC MIX.
add an accent to a step.
(36) STEP - press SHIFT + STEP to change the sequencer to (69) ASSIGN - assign output.
Output (VCA) Section (27) ARP (SET END) - In ARP mode, an arpeggio will play, STEP mode. Press to change the 13-note keyboard octave. (70) KB CV - keyboard CV output.
based on the held notes using the CRAVE’s 13 keyboard (71) GATE - gate output.
(14) VOLUME - adjust the overall synthesizer output level. switches. Double-press ARP, or press HOLD and ARP, (37) POWER - indicates that power is supplied to the unit and
to play and hold an arpeggio. In Sequencer mode, the rear-panel power switch is on. (72) VCF - VCF output.
(15) VCA MODE - select envelope, and the VCA is modulated by
the envelope. In the ON position, the VCA output is the last pressing SHIFT and SET END together, followed by a STEP
key played, and is independent of envelope. switch, will allow that step to become the end of the MIDI Section Rear Panel
current pattern.
(38) MIDI IN - this 5-pin DIN jack receives MIDI data from an (73) MIDI CHANNEL - these 4 switches allow you to set the
Envelope Section (28) PATTERN (BANK) - This button is used to access either the external source. This will commonly be a MIDI keyboard, MIDI Channel number from 1 to 16, as shown in the chart.
current pattern, or bank number, as follows: an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped
(16) ATTACK - control the amount of time taken to reach the with a MIDI interface, etc. (74) USB PORT - this USB type B jack allows connection
maximum level after a key is pressed. PATTERN: Press PATTERN, and one of the 8 LOCATION to a computer. The CRAVE will show up as a class-
LEDs will show the current pattern number (from 1 to (39) MIDI OUT/THRU – passes through MIDI data received at compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI
(17) DECAY - control the amount of time taken to decay from 8). To change to a different pattern number, keep the the MIDI INPUT and sends MIDI data to an application. in and out.
the current level to minimum. PATTERN button held down and press any of the STEP
buttons (1 to 8), or press <KYBD to decrease, or STEP> to USB MIDI IN - accepts incoming MIDI data
(18) SUSTAIN - control the level of the envelope that is Patchbay (3.5 mm TS connections) from an application.
sustained after the attack time has been reached. increase the pattern number.
Input Section USB MIDI OUT - sends MIDI data to an application.
(19) SUSTAIN ON/OFF - in the OFF position, the level will start BANK: Press SHIFT and PATTERN, and one of the 8
LOCATION LEDs will show the current bank number (40) OSC CV - oscillator pitch CV, at 1V/octave. POWER - turn the synthesizer on or off. Make sure all the
to decay after the attack time is over. In the ON position, (75)
the sustain level will be held for as long as the key is held. (from 1 to 8). To change to a different bank number, keep (41) OSC FM - oscillator frequency modulation. connections are made before turning on the unit.
both SHIFT and BANK held down, and press any of the STEP (42) OSC MOD - oscillator modulation.
buttons (1 to 8), or press <KYBD to decrease, or STEP> to (76) DC INPUT - connect the supplied 12 V DC power adapter
(43) VCF CUTOFF - VCF cutoff frequency CV. here. The power adapter can be plugged into an AC outlet
hincrease the bank number.
(44) VCF RES - VCF Resonance CV. capable of supplying from 100 V to 240 V at 50 Hz/60 Hz.
(45) MIX 1 - mix 1 CV in, connected internally to VC MIX. Use only the power adapter supplied.
20 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 21
CRAVE Controls
(EN) Step 2: Controls Modulation Section (29) OCTAVE/LOCATION - these multi-colored LEDS show (46) MIX 2 - mix 2 CV in, connected internally to VC MIX.
various details, such as the Octave, PATTERN number, (47) VC MIX - VC mix control CV in, connected internally to
(20) LFO RATE - adjust the frequency of the low frequency BANK number, current PAGE, and GATE LENGTH.
oscillator. The LED will flash at the LFO rate. VC MIX.
Oscillator (VCO) Section (30) KEYBOARD/STEP SWITCHES - these multifunction (48) MULTIPLE - any signal entered here is passed out to both
(21) SHAPE - select the LFO waveform from squarewave or switches allow you to view and select individual pattern MULTIPLE outputs.
(1) FREQUENCY - adjust the frequency of the oscillator, triangular wave.
approximately one octave either side of center. steps, select a pattern number, select a pattern bank. (49) MIX CV - mix CV.
They are used during recording of a pattern to show the (50) EXT AUDIO - external audio input.
(2) PULSE WIDTH - adjust the pulse width of the Utility Section current step. Active steps are illuminated with a steady red
oscillator (when in pulse mode) from narrow, to square LED, and the current step flashes red. (51) TEMPO - sequencer tempo.
(center position), to wide. (22) GLIDE - adjust the amount of Glide time (Portamento), (52) PLAY/STOP - sequencer play/stop.
between notes on the keyboard. (If SHIFT is held, then The switches are laid out as a 13-note keyboard. The octave
(53) RESET - sequencer reset.
(3) SHAPE - select the waveform of the oscillator from pulse the knob also adjusts the “ratchet” during sequencer can be moved up and down by pressing the <KYBD or
or reverse sawtooth. STEP> switches, and the row of 8 LEDs will show the current (54) HOLD - sequencer hold.
operation.)
octave. The switches are used to control the sequencer (55) ENV GATE - envelope gate.
(4) OSC MOD - select the depth of modulation applied to (23) VC MIX - adjust the VC MIX from LO/Mix 1 to HI/Mix 2. editing, as well as the arpeggiator operation.
the oscillator. (56) VCA CV - VCA CV.
This control requires patch cords to operate, as it is outside
of the internal sythesizer signal path. (31) SHIFT - this is used to access the secondary features of (57) LFO RATE - LFO frequency rate CV.
(5) MOD SOURCE - select the modulation source from the some of the other sequencer controls, such as SET END,
envelope (or an external modulation source), or the LFO. BANK, SWING, KYDB, and STEP. Hold down SHIFT and
Sequencer Section Patchbay (3.5 mm TS connections) Output Section
(6) MIX - adjust the mix between the VCO output and the the other switch at the same time. For example SHIFT +
internal noise generator. If an external audio input is used, (24) TEMPO/GATE LENGTH - this controls the sequencer PATTERN (BANK) will show the current BANK number in (58) MULTIPLE - copy of multiple input.
then this is added to the mix, instead of the noise. and ARP tempo when the clock source is set to internal. the LOCATOR LEDs. (59) MULTIPLE - another copy of multiple input.
(7) MOD DEST - select the modulation destination from pulse If USB or MIDI clock is used, it also controls the value of (32) PAGE - each pattern can be up to 32 steps in length. (60) OSC PULSE - oscillator pulse waveform output.
width modulation, or frequency modulation. clock division. This switch allows you to show each of the 4 pages of (61) OSC SAW - oscillator reverse sawtooth waveform output.
During step editing, it controls the gate length. If SHIFT is 8 steps each. The LOCATION LEDs 1 to 4, show which page (62) ENV - envelope output.
held and sequencer played, then it also adjusts the swing. you are on. If a pattern is playing, the STEP LEDs will show
Filter (VCF) Section the steps in use on the current page. (63) NOISE - noise output.
If SHIFT is held and ARP played, then it also adjusts the (64) VCA/LINE - connect this 3.5 mm TS output to the
(8) CUTOFF - adjust the cutoff frequency of the filter. ARP gate length. (33) PLAY/STOP - starts or stops the playback of the pattern. line-level audio input of your system. Make sure the
(9) MODE - select the VCF filter from low-pass or high-pass. (25) HOLD/REST - during pattern playback, this allows you to If SHIFT is held at the same time, then this is the start of volume is turned down and the system is turned off
hold the current step. During step editing, it allows you the pattern saving procedure. before making connections.
(10) RESONANCE - adjust the amount of enhancement given
to the signals at the cutoff frequency. to enter a rest. During ARP mode, it allows you to enter/ (34) REC - press this to begin the recording of a new pattern. (65) PHONES - connect your headphones to this 3.5 mm TRS
exit ARP-Hold mode. During keyboard use, it allows you to This is also used with SHIFT during the pattern saving output. Make sure the volume is turned down before
(11) MOD SOURCE - select the modulation source of the VCF hold the keys. (A footswitch connected to the HOLD input procedure. putting on headphones.
from the envelope generator or the LFO will also do this.)
(35) KYBD - press SHIFT + KYBD to change the sequencer (66) LFO TRI - LFO triangular waveform output.
(12) VCF MOD - adjust the depth of VCF modulation. (26) RESET/ACCENT - during playback, this allows you to reset to keyboard mode. Press to change the 13-note (67) LFO SQU - LFO square waveform output.
(13) MOD POLARITY- select the polarity of the VCF modulation. the pattern back to step 1. During step editing, you can keyboard octave. (68) VC MIX - VC mix output connected internally to VC MIX.
add an accent to a step.
(36) STEP - press SHIFT + STEP to change the sequencer to (69) ASSIGN - assign output.
Output (VCA) Section (27) ARP (SET END) - In ARP mode, an arpeggio will play, STEP mode. Press to change the 13-note keyboard octave. (70) KB CV - keyboard CV output.
based on the held notes using the CRAVE’s 13 keyboard (71) GATE - gate output.
(14) VOLUME - adjust the overall synthesizer output level. switches. Double-press ARP, or press HOLD and ARP, (37) POWER - indicates that power is supplied to the unit and
to play and hold an arpeggio. In Sequencer mode, the rear-panel power switch is on. (72) VCF - VCF output.
(15) VCA MODE - select envelope, and the VCA is modulated by
the envelope. In the ON position, the VCA output is the last pressing SHIFT and SET END together, followed by a STEP
key played, and is independent of envelope. switch, will allow that step to become the end of the MIDI Section Rear Panel
current pattern.
(38) MIDI IN - this 5-pin DIN jack receives MIDI data from an (73) MIDI CHANNEL - these 4 switches allow you to set the
Envelope Section (28) PATTERN (BANK) - This button is used to access either the external source. This will commonly be a MIDI keyboard, MIDI Channel number from 1 to 16, as shown in the chart.
current pattern, or bank number, as follows: an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped
(16) ATTACK - control the amount of time taken to reach the with a MIDI interface, etc. (74) USB PORT - this USB type B jack allows connection
maximum level after a key is pressed. PATTERN: Press PATTERN, and one of the 8 LOCATION to a computer. The CRAVE will show up as a class-
LEDs will show the current pattern number (from 1 to (39) MIDI OUT/THRU – passes through MIDI data received at compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI
(17) DECAY - control the amount of time taken to decay from 8). To change to a different pattern number, keep the the MIDI INPUT and sends MIDI data to an application. in and out.
the current level to minimum. PATTERN button held down and press any of the STEP
buttons (1 to 8), or press <KYBD to decrease, or STEP> to USB MIDI IN - accepts incoming MIDI data
(18) SUSTAIN - control the level of the envelope that is Patchbay (3.5 mm TS connections) from an application.
sustained after the attack time has been reached. increase the pattern number.
Input Section USB MIDI OUT - sends MIDI data to an application.
(19) SUSTAIN ON/OFF - in the OFF position, the level will start BANK: Press SHIFT and PATTERN, and one of the 8
LOCATION LEDs will show the current bank number (40) OSC CV - oscillator pitch CV, at 1V/octave. POWER - turn the synthesizer on or off. Make sure all the
to decay after the attack time is over. In the ON position, (75)
the sustain level will be held for as long as the key is held. (from 1 to 8). To change to a different bank number, keep (41) OSC FM - oscillator frequency modulation. connections are made before turning on the unit.
both SHIFT and BANK held down, and press any of the STEP (42) OSC MOD - oscillator modulation.
buttons (1 to 8), or press <KYBD to decrease, or STEP> to (76) DC INPUT - connect the supplied 12 V DC power adapter
(43) VCF CUTOFF - VCF cutoff frequency CV. here. The power adapter can be plugged into an AC outlet
hincrease the bank number.
(44) VCF RES - VCF Resonance CV. capable of supplying from 100 V to 240 V at 50 Hz/60 Hz.
(45) MIX 1 - mix 1 CV in, connected internally to VC MIX. Use only the power adapter supplied.
42 CRAVE Quick Start Guide 43
OVERVIEW FILTER (VCF) SECTION Caution: Do not overload the 3.5 mm inputs. They can only accept ACCENT
the correct level of voltages as shown in the specification tables.
This ‘getting started’ guide will help you set up the CRAVE analog Play with the cutoff frequency, and resonance controls, and listen If you are playing a MIDI keyboard, the accent is automatically
The 3.5 mm outputs should only be connected to inputs capable of
synthesizer and briefly introduce its capabilities. to their effects on the sound. triggered when the velocity exceeds the threshold. (This accent
receiving the output voltages. Failure to follow these instructions
velocity threshold can be adjusted, or this feature disabled,
The classic 24 dB/octave high pass and low pass filters allow a may damage the CRAVE or external units.
CONNECTION using the SynthTool APP).
great deal of control over the sounds created by CRAVE.
To connect the CRAVE to your system, please consult the SEQUENCER SECTION To use accent while playing, press the ACCENT switch:
The high-pass filter reduces the level of signals that are below
connection guide earlier in this document. the cutoff frequency. It effectively reduces the level of the 1. Press and hold to play the note with accent
The sequencer is described in further detail in this document.
fundamental, and lower order harmonics. It also features an arpeggiator, and a 13-key keyboard. status. (It stops when the switch is released.)
SOFTWARE SETUP 2. Press it twice to play and hold the accent
The low-pass filter reduces the level of signals that are
The CRAVE is a USB Class Compliant MIDI device, and so no driver above the cutoff frequency. It reduces the levels of the OUTPUT (VCA) SECTION status. (The LED flashes slowly.)
installation is required. The CRAVE does not require any additional higher-order harmonics.
Use the main volume control to adjust the sound level in your FIRMWARE UPDATE
drivers to work with Windows and MacOS.
The resonance control gives an enhancement to the signals at the headphones or speaker system.
crossover frequency. The SynthTool App is available as a free download from the CRAVE
HARDWARE SETUP Keep the level down low when first putting on headphones. product page of our website: behringer.com. The latest file can
The amount of VCF modulation can be varied with the VCF MOD be downloaded and stored on your computer, and then used to
Make all the connections in your system. Use the rear panel Keep the CRAVE power turned off when making any connections.
control, and also the polarity can be reversed. For example, update the CRAVE if required.
MIDI switches to set the CRAVE to a unique MIDI channel in your if modulation increases the cutoff frequency, then negative Turn on the CRAVE before turning on any power amplifiers,
system. Connect an external MIDI keyboard directly to the CRAVE polarity will decrease it. and turn it off last. This will help prevent any turn on or turn off
MIDI IN 5-pin DIN type input. “pops or thumps” in your speakers.
The VCF modulation source can either be the envelope or the LFO.
Apply power to the CRAVE using the supplied power adapter only. The output can be modulated using the envelope, or it can be on
Ensure your sound system is turned down. Turn on the CRAVE rear All these features, in addition to using the patch bay, allows for a
continuously, playing and holding the last note played, until the
panel power switch. great deal of flexibility in sound creation.
next note occurs.
OVERVIEW FILTER (VCF) SECTION Caution: Do not overload the 3.5 mm inputs. They can only accept ACCENT
the correct level of voltages as shown in the specification tables.
This ‘getting started’ guide will help you set up the CRAVE analog Play with the cutoff frequency, and resonance controls, and listen If you are playing a MIDI keyboard, the accent is automatically
The 3.5 mm outputs should only be connected to inputs capable of
synthesizer and briefly introduce its capabilities. to their effects on the sound. triggered when the velocity exceeds the threshold. (This accent
receiving the output voltages. Failure to follow these instructions
velocity threshold can be adjusted, or this feature disabled,
The classic 24 dB/octave high pass and low pass filters allow a may damage the CRAVE or external units.
CONNECTION using the SynthTool APP).
great deal of control over the sounds created by CRAVE.
To connect the CRAVE to your system, please consult the SEQUENCER SECTION To use accent while playing, press the ACCENT switch:
The high-pass filter reduces the level of signals that are below
connection guide earlier in this document. the cutoff frequency. It effectively reduces the level of the 1. Press and hold to play the note with accent
The sequencer is described in further detail in this document.
fundamental, and lower order harmonics. It also features an arpeggiator, and a 13-key keyboard. status. (It stops when the switch is released.)
SOFTWARE SETUP 2. Press it twice to play and hold the accent
The low-pass filter reduces the level of signals that are
The CRAVE is a USB Class Compliant MIDI device, and so no driver above the cutoff frequency. It reduces the levels of the OUTPUT (VCA) SECTION status. (The LED flashes slowly.)
installation is required. The CRAVE does not require any additional higher-order harmonics.
Use the main volume control to adjust the sound level in your FIRMWARE UPDATE
drivers to work with Windows and MacOS.
The resonance control gives an enhancement to the signals at the headphones or speaker system.
crossover frequency. The SynthTool App is available as a free download from the CRAVE
HARDWARE SETUP Keep the level down low when first putting on headphones. product page of our website: behringer.com. The latest file can
The amount of VCF modulation can be varied with the VCF MOD be downloaded and stored on your computer, and then used to
Make all the connections in your system. Use the rear panel Keep the CRAVE power turned off when making any connections.
control, and also the polarity can be reversed. For example, update the CRAVE if required.
MIDI switches to set the CRAVE to a unique MIDI channel in your if modulation increases the cutoff frequency, then negative Turn on the CRAVE before turning on any power amplifiers,
system. Connect an external MIDI keyboard directly to the CRAVE polarity will decrease it. and turn it off last. This will help prevent any turn on or turn off
MIDI IN 5-pin DIN type input. “pops or thumps” in your speakers.
The VCF modulation source can either be the envelope or the LFO.
Apply power to the CRAVE using the supplied power adapter only. The output can be modulated using the envelope, or it can be on
Ensure your sound system is turned down. Turn on the CRAVE rear All these features, in addition to using the patch bay, allows for a
continuously, playing and holding the last note played, until the
panel power switch. great deal of flexibility in sound creation.
next note occurs.
RESET/ACCENT ARP/SET END OCTAVE and 5. While playing a pattern, you can: LIVE PERFORMANCE
HOLD/REST PATTERN/BANK LOCATION LEDS Press HOLD/REST to hold the current step. During playback, temporary adjustments can be made as follows.
Press RESET/ACCENT to return to step 1. (None of these are saved with the pattern.)
Press SHIFT and any STEP, and you can edit the gate length, 1. To add Ratchet to all steps of the pattern, press SHIFT and
rest, accent, ratchet, glide but not note. Press SHIFT and adjust the GLIDE control.
the same STEP again to exit step edit. (If playback is 2. To add SWING, press SHIFT and adjust the TEMPO control.
paused, the same operation can edit the note as well.
3. To mute the pattern, press SHIFT + HOLD/REST.
TEMPO/ SHIFT REC KYBD/STEP STEP SWITCHES 1 TO 8 Press PAGE to view the pattern page from 1 to 4.
GATE LENGTH/ PAGE OCTAVE UP/DOWN and 13-key keyboard Press SHIFT and PAGE to return to automatic page turning. 4. To add an accent to all steps, press SHIFT + RESET/ACCENT.
SWING PLAY/STOP Press SHIFT and ARP/SETEND and a STEP to change the 5. Use the <KYBD and STP> switches to change the octave.
sequence end step. The LEDs will show the current Octave in red.
PLAY/STOP to pause playback.
OVERVIEW 8. To create a “Ratchet,” hold SHIFT, and turn the GLIDE EDITING A PATTERN
6. Press PLAY/STOP.
control. The locator LEDs will show the number of ratchets 1. To edit a pattern in Keyboard mode, press REC. The STEP
The following details show some of the basic operation of the
from 1 to 4, in yellow. For example, with a setting of 4, switch LEDs will light.
sequencer. You can create a short pattern of 2 or 3 steps, before 7. Note: To play in reverse, press SHIFT and PLAY/STOP.
the single step is split into 4 equal parts. When a ratchet is
trying more complex patterns. Adjust a single parameter at a time, 2. Press PAGE to select the pattern page from 1 to 4 to be
applied, the LOCATION LED 6 will light.
such as gate length, ratchet, accent, glide, rest, tie, or swing, and edited. The green LOCATION LEDs 1 to 4 will show the
then listen to its effect during playback. 9. To turn the GLIDE on for a step, turn up the GLIDE control. SAVING A PATTERN
current page and the PAGE button LED lit to indicate the
To turn off, turn it all the way down. When GLIDE is on for a 1. Press and hold SHIFT + PLAY/STOP for 2 seconds until the page is locked (press SHIFT and PAGE to unlock).
It will help to choose a simple setting for the synthesizer, and no
step, the LOCATION LED 5 will light. LOCATOR LED of the current pattern number begins to
modulation of the VCO or VCF. 3. Press SHIFT and the STEP switch you want to edit. You can
10. To increase the brightness or accent, press the RESET/ flash green slowly.
enter a new note, or a rest, and adjust any of the other
RECORDING A SIMPLE PATTERN ACCENT switch. When an accent is applied, the LOCATION 2. Press a STEP switch 1 to 8 to select the new desired parameters such as ratchet, glide on/off, and so on.
LED 7 will light. pattern number.
1. Press SHIFT and <KYBD to select the keyboard mode. 4. Press SHIFT and the next STEP switch to be edited.
11. Press REC when you have finished creating the pattern. 3. Press PATTERN + STEP switch 1 to 8 to select the desired (The steps will not automatically advance to the next step
2. Initialise the current pattern by pressing SHIFT, RESET, and
It is not saved yet, but it can be played back. Caution: bank number. in line; you can choose which steps to edit next.)
PATTERN at the same time. This will delete any previous
Do not turn off the unit, or create a new pattern, or the
steps of the current pattern. 4. Press SHIFT + REC to save the pattern and exit the 5. Press REC to exit the editing mode.
current unsaved pattern will be lost.
3. Press REC, and the STEP 1 switch LED will begin flashing, save mode.
6. Press PLAY/STOP to listen to the edited pattern.
indicating this is the current step about to be added and PLAYING A PATTERN
edited. (If you cannot select REC, then repeat step 1.) RECALLING A SAVED PATTERN 7. Remember to save the pattern using the “SAVING A
1. Press PLAY/STOP to listen to the current pattern. PATTERN” procedure above.
4. Press any note on the CRAVE keyboard, or a rest as shown 1. Press and hold PATTERN. The LOCATION LED will show
2. If you decide not to save it, you can repeat the recording the current pattern number. Use the <KYBD or STEP>
below. The <KYBD and STEP> switches can be used to
steps above to record a new pattern. Alternatively, press switches to move up and down through the patterns 1 to
change the octave. , indicated by 8 OCTAVE / LOCATION
PATTERN and RESET to recall the currently saved pattern, 8, or press a STEP switch 1 to 8. You can also do this while a
LEDs lit red.
and discard any changes. pattern is playing.
5. To enter a rest instead of a note, press the HOLD/REST
3. If you decide to save the pattern, you must follow the 2. Press and hold SHIFT and PATTERN. The LOCATION LED will
switch. When a rest is added, the LOCATOR LED 8 will light.
“SAVING A PATTERN” procedure shown below, or it will not show the current bank number. Use the <KYBD or STEP>
6. Press further notes. The next STEP switch LED will be remain in memory if a new pattern is begun, or the power switches to move up and down through the banks 1 to 8,
flashing after each note or rest has been added. is turned off. or press a STEP switch 1 to 8. You can also do this while a
7. The gate length of a step can be adjusted using the 4. To create a SWING for this pattern, hold SHIFT and adjust pattern is playing.
TEMPO/GATE LENGTH control. The LOCATOR LEDs will turn the TEMPO/GATE LENGTH control. In the center position, 3. Press PLAY/STOP to play back the current pattern.
red, showing the gate length from 1 to 8. If set to 8, this no swing is applied, if turned down, only the off-beats
creates a tie with the next step. If the next step is the same will play, and if all the way up, only the on-beats will 4. During playback, the LOCATION LEDs will show the current
note, this creates a longer note, as the 2 steps are tied. play. The SWING setting for the pattern is saved when the page of the pattern (1 to 4), and the STEP Switch LEDs will
pattern is saved as shown below. show the steps moving.
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RESET/ACCENT ARP/SET END OCTAVE and 5. While playing a pattern, you can: LIVE PERFORMANCE
HOLD/REST PATTERN/BANK LOCATION LEDS Press HOLD/REST to hold the current step. During playback, temporary adjustments can be made as follows.
Press RESET/ACCENT to return to step 1. (None of these are saved with the pattern.)
Press SHIFT and any STEP, and you can edit the gate length, 1. To add Ratchet to all steps of the pattern, press SHIFT and
rest, accent, ratchet, glide but not note. Press SHIFT and adjust the GLIDE control.
the same STEP again to exit step edit. (If playback is 2. To add SWING, press SHIFT and adjust the TEMPO control.
paused, the same operation can edit the note as well.
3. To mute the pattern, press SHIFT + HOLD/REST.
TEMPO/ SHIFT REC KYBD/STEP STEP SWITCHES 1 TO 8 Press PAGE to view the pattern page from 1 to 4.
GATE LENGTH/ PAGE OCTAVE UP/DOWN and 13-key keyboard Press SHIFT and PAGE to return to automatic page turning. 4. To add an accent to all steps, press SHIFT + RESET/ACCENT.
SWING PLAY/STOP Press SHIFT and ARP/SETEND and a STEP to change the 5. Use the <KYBD and STP> switches to change the octave.
sequence end step. The LEDs will show the current Octave in red.
PLAY/STOP to pause playback.
OVERVIEW 8. To create a “Ratchet,” hold SHIFT, and turn the GLIDE EDITING A PATTERN
6. Press PLAY/STOP.
control. The locator LEDs will show the number of ratchets 1. To edit a pattern in Keyboard mode, press REC. The STEP
The following details show some of the basic operation of the
from 1 to 4, in yellow. For example, with a setting of 4, switch LEDs will light.
sequencer. You can create a short pattern of 2 or 3 steps, before 7. Note: To play in reverse, press SHIFT and PLAY/STOP.
the single step is split into 4 equal parts. When a ratchet is
trying more complex patterns. Adjust a single parameter at a time, 2. Press PAGE to select the pattern page from 1 to 4 to be
applied, the LOCATION LED 6 will light.
such as gate length, ratchet, accent, glide, rest, tie, or swing, and edited. The green LOCATION LEDs 1 to 4 will show the
then listen to its effect during playback. 9. To turn the GLIDE on for a step, turn up the GLIDE control. SAVING A PATTERN
current page and the PAGE button LED lit to indicate the
To turn off, turn it all the way down. When GLIDE is on for a 1. Press and hold SHIFT + PLAY/STOP for 2 seconds until the page is locked (press SHIFT and PAGE to unlock).
It will help to choose a simple setting for the synthesizer, and no
step, the LOCATION LED 5 will light. LOCATOR LED of the current pattern number begins to
modulation of the VCO or VCF. 3. Press SHIFT and the STEP switch you want to edit. You can
10. To increase the brightness or accent, press the RESET/ flash green slowly.
enter a new note, or a rest, and adjust any of the other
RECORDING A SIMPLE PATTERN ACCENT switch. When an accent is applied, the LOCATION 2. Press a STEP switch 1 to 8 to select the new desired parameters such as ratchet, glide on/off, and so on.
LED 7 will light. pattern number.
1. Press SHIFT and <KYBD to select the keyboard mode. 4. Press SHIFT and the next STEP switch to be edited.
11. Press REC when you have finished creating the pattern. 3. Press PATTERN + STEP switch 1 to 8 to select the desired (The steps will not automatically advance to the next step
2. Initialise the current pattern by pressing SHIFT, RESET, and
It is not saved yet, but it can be played back. Caution: bank number. in line; you can choose which steps to edit next.)
PATTERN at the same time. This will delete any previous
Do not turn off the unit, or create a new pattern, or the
steps of the current pattern. 4. Press SHIFT + REC to save the pattern and exit the 5. Press REC to exit the editing mode.
current unsaved pattern will be lost.
3. Press REC, and the STEP 1 switch LED will begin flashing, save mode.
6. Press PLAY/STOP to listen to the edited pattern.
indicating this is the current step about to be added and PLAYING A PATTERN
edited. (If you cannot select REC, then repeat step 1.) RECALLING A SAVED PATTERN 7. Remember to save the pattern using the “SAVING A
1. Press PLAY/STOP to listen to the current pattern. PATTERN” procedure above.
4. Press any note on the CRAVE keyboard, or a rest as shown 1. Press and hold PATTERN. The LOCATION LED will show
2. If you decide not to save it, you can repeat the recording the current pattern number. Use the <KYBD or STEP>
below. The <KYBD and STEP> switches can be used to
steps above to record a new pattern. Alternatively, press switches to move up and down through the patterns 1 to
change the octave. , indicated by 8 OCTAVE / LOCATION
PATTERN and RESET to recall the currently saved pattern, 8, or press a STEP switch 1 to 8. You can also do this while a
LEDs lit red.
and discard any changes. pattern is playing.
5. To enter a rest instead of a note, press the HOLD/REST
3. If you decide to save the pattern, you must follow the 2. Press and hold SHIFT and PATTERN. The LOCATION LED will
switch. When a rest is added, the LOCATOR LED 8 will light.
“SAVING A PATTERN” procedure shown below, or it will not show the current bank number. Use the <KYBD or STEP>
6. Press further notes. The next STEP switch LED will be remain in memory if a new pattern is begun, or the power switches to move up and down through the banks 1 to 8,
flashing after each note or rest has been added. is turned off. or press a STEP switch 1 to 8. You can also do this while a
7. The gate length of a step can be adjusted using the 4. To create a SWING for this pattern, hold SHIFT and adjust pattern is playing.
TEMPO/GATE LENGTH control. The LOCATOR LEDs will turn the TEMPO/GATE LENGTH control. In the center position, 3. Press PLAY/STOP to play back the current pattern.
red, showing the gate length from 1 to 8. If set to 8, this no swing is applied, if turned down, only the off-beats
creates a tie with the next step. If the next step is the same will play, and if all the way up, only the on-beats will 4. During playback, the LOCATION LEDs will show the current
note, this creates a longer note, as the 2 steps are tied. play. The SWING setting for the pattern is saved when the page of the pattern (1 to 4), and the STEP Switch LEDs will
pattern is saved as shown below. show the steps moving.
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CREATING A PATTERN IN STEP MODE The parameters may be changed using the following procedure: Programming Tempo Input Modes:
1. Press SHIFT and STEP> to select the Sequencer’s STEP 1. Press SHIFT+ HOLD/REST + 8 to enter the setting mode. 1. 1PPS
mode. The flashing LOCATION LED will turn from green The LOCATION LED 1 will blink yellow.
2. 2PPQ
(Keyboard mode) to yellow (Step mode). 2. Press <KYBD or STEP> to select pages 1 to 4. The yellow
3. 24PPQN
2. Initialise the current pattern by pressing SHIFT, RESET, and LOCATION LED shows the current page:
PATTERN at the same time. This will delete any previous 4. 48PPQN
3. Page 1 allows you to select the tempo input mode, 1 to 5.
steps of the current pattern. (If you want to use the current (Please see Programming Tempo Input Modes, below) 5. CV
pattern instead, then do not initialise it.)
4. Page 2 allows you to select the assign output mode,
3. Press PAGE to move to a desired page of your pattern. Assignable Output Modes:
1 to 16. (Please see Assignable Output Mode, below)
Then press SET END and a STEP switch to choose the length 1. Sequencer Accent
of the pattern. For example, if you are on page 1 and press 5. Page 3 allows you to select the clock type mode, 1 to 5.
SET END + 8, then the pattern length is 8 steps. If you (Please see Clock Type Modes, below) 2. Sequencer Clock
press PAGE and reach page 4, and press SET END + 8, then 6. Page 4 allows you to select the clock edge mode, 1 to 2. 3. Sequencer Clock/2
the pattern will be 32 steps long (4 pages of 8 steps each). (Please see Clock Edge Modes, below)
4. Sequencer Clock/4
4. When the desired SET END is selected, all the STEP switch 7. Press STEP switches 1 to 8 to select numeric values
LEDs up to that step will be on solid red. 5. Sequencer Step Ramp
from 1 to 8. The current value is indicated by a green
5. Press SHIFT and any one of the STEP switches at the same LOCATION LED. 6. Sequencer Step Saw
time. It will begin to flash, indicating it is the current 8. To access values 9 to 16, press SHIFT + STEP switch 1 to 8. 7. Sequencer Step Triangle
step about to be edited. You can now add a note, or a The current value is shown by a red LOCATION LED.
rest, or any of the other functions described above in the 8. Sequencer Step Random
Keyboard mode, such as Ratchet, Glide, Accent, change 9. Note: If a setting is on the same LED number as the current
9. Sequencer Step 1 Trigger Output
gate length and so on. page LED, then the LED will flash alternately between the
yellow page color and the green or red parameter color. 10. MIDI Velocity
6. Press SHIFT and the current STEP switch to finish editing
that step. It will stop flashing. 10. Press SHIFT + HOLD/REST + 8 to exit the setting mode, 11. MIDI Channel Pressure
and save any parameter changes.
7. Repeat procedure steps 5 and 6 above, until all your 12. MIDI Pitch Bend
required steps are good. 11. More parameters can be changed using the Synthtool App.
13. MIDI CC1
8. Press PLAY/STOP to play the pattern. 14. MIDI CC2
9. While playing, you can add temporary adjustments as 15. MIDI CC4
shown in the “LIVE PERFORMANCE” procedure above.
16. MIDI CC7
SAVING A PATTERN IN STEP MODE
Clock Type Modes:
Save the pattern using the “SAVING A PATTERN” procedure shown
above for the KEYBOARD mode. 1. INTERNAL
Caution: Do not turn off the unit, or create a new pattern, or the 2. MIDI DIN
current unsaved pattern will be lost. 3. MIDI USB
4. EXTERNAL TRIGGER
5. AUTO (clock priority: TRIG > MIDI USB >
MIDI DIN > INTERNAL)
CREATING A PATTERN IN STEP MODE The parameters may be changed using the following procedure: Programming Tempo Input Modes:
1. Press SHIFT and STEP> to select the Sequencer’s STEP 1. Press SHIFT+ HOLD/REST + 8 to enter the setting mode. 1. 1PPS
mode. The flashing LOCATION LED will turn from green The LOCATION LED 1 will blink yellow.
2. 2PPQ
(Keyboard mode) to yellow (Step mode). 2. Press <KYBD or STEP> to select pages 1 to 4. The yellow
3. 24PPQN
2. Initialise the current pattern by pressing SHIFT, RESET, and LOCATION LED shows the current page:
PATTERN at the same time. This will delete any previous 4. 48PPQN
3. Page 1 allows you to select the tempo input mode, 1 to 5.
steps of the current pattern. (If you want to use the current (Please see Programming Tempo Input Modes, below) 5. CV
pattern instead, then do not initialise it.)
4. Page 2 allows you to select the assign output mode,
3. Press PAGE to move to a desired page of your pattern. Assignable Output Modes:
1 to 16. (Please see Assignable Output Mode, below)
Then press SET END and a STEP switch to choose the length 1. Sequencer Accent
of the pattern. For example, if you are on page 1 and press 5. Page 3 allows you to select the clock type mode, 1 to 5.
SET END + 8, then the pattern length is 8 steps. If you (Please see Clock Type Modes, below) 2. Sequencer Clock
press PAGE and reach page 4, and press SET END + 8, then 6. Page 4 allows you to select the clock edge mode, 1 to 2. 3. Sequencer Clock/2
the pattern will be 32 steps long (4 pages of 8 steps each). (Please see Clock Edge Modes, below)
4. Sequencer Clock/4
4. When the desired SET END is selected, all the STEP switch 7. Press STEP switches 1 to 8 to select numeric values
LEDs up to that step will be on solid red. 5. Sequencer Step Ramp
from 1 to 8. The current value is indicated by a green
5. Press SHIFT and any one of the STEP switches at the same LOCATION LED. 6. Sequencer Step Saw
time. It will begin to flash, indicating it is the current 8. To access values 9 to 16, press SHIFT + STEP switch 1 to 8. 7. Sequencer Step Triangle
step about to be edited. You can now add a note, or a The current value is shown by a red LOCATION LED.
rest, or any of the other functions described above in the 8. Sequencer Step Random
Keyboard mode, such as Ratchet, Glide, Accent, change 9. Note: If a setting is on the same LED number as the current
9. Sequencer Step 1 Trigger Output
gate length and so on. page LED, then the LED will flash alternately between the
yellow page color and the green or red parameter color. 10. MIDI Velocity
6. Press SHIFT and the current STEP switch to finish editing
that step. It will stop flashing. 10. Press SHIFT + HOLD/REST + 8 to exit the setting mode, 11. MIDI Channel Pressure
and save any parameter changes.
7. Repeat procedure steps 5 and 6 above, until all your 12. MIDI Pitch Bend
required steps are good. 11. More parameters can be changed using the Synthtool App.
13. MIDI CC1
8. Press PLAY/STOP to play the pattern. 14. MIDI CC2
9. While playing, you can add temporary adjustments as 15. MIDI CC4
shown in the “LIVE PERFORMANCE” procedure above.
16. MIDI CC7
SAVING A PATTERN IN STEP MODE
Clock Type Modes:
Save the pattern using the “SAVING A PATTERN” procedure shown
above for the KEYBOARD mode. 1. INTERNAL
Caution: Do not turn off the unit, or create a new pattern, or the 2. MIDI DIN
current unsaved pattern will be lost. 3. MIDI USB
4. EXTERNAL TRIGGER
5. AUTO (clock priority: TRIG > MIDI USB >
MIDI DIN > INTERNAL)
Please use the “SynthTool.exe” to configure the Poly Chain mode. D0: The value of pitch bend range is
The POWER LED will turn red during Poly Chain mode. 0x00~0x0C → Semitones 0~12
Set Pitch Bend Range valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 11 D0 D1 F7
To exit Poly Chain mode without using the Synth Tool APP, Default Value: 0x0C
quickly toggle the SUSTAIN switch more than 4 times while the D1: Fixed value 0x00
SEQUENCER LEDs are flashing after power up. D0: 0x00 → Disable / 0x01 → Enable
Set MIDI Clock valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 17 D0 F7
Default Value: 0x00
D0: 0x00 → Disable / 0x01 → Enable
Set Sequencer Auto Play valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 1D D0 F7
Default Value: 0x01
Set Assign Mode valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 1F D0 F7 D0: The value of assign mode is
0x00~0x0F →
0x00: Sequencer Accent
0x01: Sequencer Clock
0x02: Sequencer Clock/2
0x03: Sequencer Clock/4
0x04: Sequencer Step Ramp
0x05: Sequencer Step Saw
0x06: Sequencer Step Triangle
0x07: Sequencer Step Random
0x08: Sequencer Step 1 Trigger Output
0x09: MIDI Velocity
0x0A: MIDI Channel Pressure
0x0B: MIDI Pitch Bend
0x0C: MIDI CC1
0x0D: MIDI CC2
0x0E: MIDI CC4
0x0F: MIDI CC7
Default Value: 0x00
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Please use the “SynthTool.exe” to configure the Poly Chain mode. D0: The value of pitch bend range is
The POWER LED will turn red during Poly Chain mode. 0x00~0x0C → Semitones 0~12
Set Pitch Bend Range valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 11 D0 D1 F7
To exit Poly Chain mode without using the Synth Tool APP, Default Value: 0x0C
quickly toggle the SUSTAIN switch more than 4 times while the D1: Fixed value 0x00
SEQUENCER LEDs are flashing after power up. D0: 0x00 → Disable / 0x01 → Enable
Set MIDI Clock valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 17 D0 F7
Default Value: 0x00
D0: 0x00 → Disable / 0x01 → Enable
Set Sequencer Auto Play valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 1D D0 F7
Default Value: 0x01
Set Assign Mode valid F0 00 20 32 00 01 05 1F D0 F7 D0: The value of assign mode is
0x00~0x0F →
0x00: Sequencer Accent
0x01: Sequencer Clock
0x02: Sequencer Clock/2
0x03: Sequencer Clock/4
0x04: Sequencer Step Ramp
0x05: Sequencer Step Saw
0x06: Sequencer Step Triangle
0x07: Sequencer Step Random
0x08: Sequencer Step 1 Trigger Output
0x09: MIDI Velocity
0x0A: MIDI Channel Pressure
0x0B: MIDI Pitch Bend
0x0C: MIDI CC1
0x0D: MIDI CC2
0x0E: MIDI CC4
0x0F: MIDI CC7
Default Value: 0x00
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NOTES:
NOTES:
Specifications
Synthesizer Architecture Modulation Section
Number of voices Monophonic Controls LFO rate: 0 to 10
Type Analog Switches Shape: pulse, triangular
Oscillators 1 (8.176 to 8.372k Hz) LED LFO rate
LFO 1 (0.1 to 350 Hz) Utility Section
VCF 1 low pass, high pass (24 dB/octave slope) Controls Glide time: 0 to 10 (0 to 2 s)
VC mix: lo/mix 1 to hi/mix 2
Envelopes ADS, selectable for VCO, VCF, VCA
Sequencer/Arpeggiator Section
Connectivity
Number of step 32 steps maximum per pattern
Power input DC input connector
Number of patterns 64 patterns maximum
Power switch Push button on/off
Memory storage 8 banks with 8 patterns each
MIDI In, Out/THRU MIDI In and MIDI OUT/THRU, 5-pin DIN
Controls Tempo/gate length
MIDI channel switch Channel selection/ 16 channels
Switches Hold/rest, reset/accent, arp/set end, pattern/bank, shift, page, play/stop,
USB (MIDI) USB 2.0, type B record, keyboard mode, step mode, 13 note keyboard
Outputs VCA/line output: 3.5mm TS, unbalanced, max. +8 dBu LEDs 8x octave/location
Outputs impedance 1 kΩ Inputs and Outputs (TS 3.5 mm)
Headphones 3.5 mm TRS, max.10 mW@32 Ω Inputs OSC cv: -5 to +5 V
Headphones output impedance 16 Ω OSC fm: -5 to +5 V
OSC mod: -5 to +5 V
USB VCF cutoff: -5 to +5 V
Type Class compliant USB 2.0, type B VCF resonance: -5 to +5 V
Mix 1: -5 to +5 V
Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 or higher Mix 2: -5 to +5 V
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher VC mix: -5 to +5 V
Oscillator (VCO) Section Multiple: -5 to +5 V
Mix cv: -5 to +5 V
Type 3340 Ext audio: -5 to +5 V
Controls Frequency: -5 to +5 Tempo: -5 to +5 V
Pulse width: 5 to 95% Play/stop: more than 3.2 V
Oscillator modulation: 0 to 10 Reset: more than 3.2 V
Mix: -5 to +5 Hold: more than 3.2 V
Env gate: more than 3.2 V
Switches Shape: pulse, reverse saw VCA CV: -5 to +5 V
Modulation source: env/osc mod, LFO LFO rate: -5 to +5 V
Modulation destination: width, frequency
Outputs Multiple: -5 to +5 V
Filter (VCF) Section
Multiple: -5 to +5 V
Controls Cutoff frequency: 0 to 10 (20 Hz to 20 kHz) OSC pulse: +/-5 V
Resonance: 0 to 10 OSC saw: +/-5 V
VCF modulation: 0 to 10 Env: 0 to 8 V
Switches Filter mode: low pass, high pass Noise: +/-5 V
Modulation source: env, LFO LFO triangle: +/-5 V
Modulation polarity: positive, negative LFO square: +/-5 V
VC mix: -5 to +5 V
Output (VCA) Section Assign: 0/+5 V or +/-5 V
Controls Volume: 0 to 10 KB CV: -5 to +5 V
Gate: 0/+5 V
Switches VCA mode: envelope, on VCF: +/-5 V
Envelope Section
Controls Attack time: 0 to 10 (2 ms to 3 s)
Decay time: 0 to 10 (2 ms to 5 s)
Sustain level: 0 to 10 (0 to 8 V)
Switches Sustain: on, off
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Specifications
Synthesizer Architecture Modulation Section
Number of voices Monophonic Controls LFO rate: 0 to 10
Type Analog Switches Shape: pulse, triangular
Oscillators 1 (8.176 to 8.372k Hz) LED LFO rate
LFO 1 (0.1 to 350 Hz) Utility Section
VCF 1 low pass, high pass (24 dB/octave slope) Controls Glide time: 0 to 10 (0 to 2 s)
VC mix: lo/mix 1 to hi/mix 2
Envelopes ADS, selectable for VCO, VCF, VCA
Sequencer/Arpeggiator Section
Connectivity
Number of step 32 steps maximum per pattern
Power input DC input connector
Number of patterns 64 patterns maximum
Power switch Push button on/off
Memory storage 8 banks with 8 patterns each
MIDI In, Out/THRU MIDI In and MIDI OUT/THRU, 5-pin DIN
Controls Tempo/gate length
MIDI channel switch Channel selection/ 16 channels
Switches Hold/rest, reset/accent, arp/set end, pattern/bank, shift, page, play/stop,
USB (MIDI) USB 2.0, type B record, keyboard mode, step mode, 13 note keyboard
Outputs VCA/line output: 3.5mm TS, unbalanced, max. +8 dBu LEDs 8x octave/location
Outputs impedance 1 kΩ Inputs and Outputs (TS 3.5 mm)
Headphones 3.5 mm TRS, max.10 mW@32 Ω Inputs OSC cv: -5 to +5 V
Headphones output impedance 16 Ω OSC fm: -5 to +5 V
OSC mod: -5 to +5 V
USB VCF cutoff: -5 to +5 V
Type Class compliant USB 2.0, type B VCF resonance: -5 to +5 V
Mix 1: -5 to +5 V
Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 or higher Mix 2: -5 to +5 V
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher VC mix: -5 to +5 V
Oscillator (VCO) Section Multiple: -5 to +5 V
Mix cv: -5 to +5 V
Type 3340 Ext audio: -5 to +5 V
Controls Frequency: -5 to +5 Tempo: -5 to +5 V
Pulse width: 5 to 95% Play/stop: more than 3.2 V
Oscillator modulation: 0 to 10 Reset: more than 3.2 V
Mix: -5 to +5 Hold: more than 3.2 V
Env gate: more than 3.2 V
Switches Shape: pulse, reverse saw VCA CV: -5 to +5 V
Modulation source: env/osc mod, LFO LFO rate: -5 to +5 V
Modulation destination: width, frequency
Outputs Multiple: -5 to +5 V
Filter (VCF) Section
Multiple: -5 to +5 V
Controls Cutoff frequency: 0 to 10 (20 Hz to 20 kHz) OSC pulse: +/-5 V
Resonance: 0 to 10 OSC saw: +/-5 V
VCF modulation: 0 to 10 Env: 0 to 8 V
Switches Filter mode: low pass, high pass Noise: +/-5 V
Modulation source: env, LFO LFO triangle: +/-5 V
Modulation polarity: positive, negative LFO square: +/-5 V
VC mix: -5 to +5 V
Output (VCA) Section Assign: 0/+5 V or +/-5 V
Controls Volume: 0 to 10 KB CV: -5 to +5 V
Gate: 0/+5 V
Switches VCA mode: envelope, on VCF: +/-5 V
Envelope Section
Controls Attack time: 0 to 10 (2 ms to 3 s)
Decay time: 0 to 10 (2 ms to 5 s)
Sustain level: 0 to 10 (0 to 8 V)
Switches Sustain: on, off
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Power Requirements
External power adaptor
Other important information
12 VDC, 1000 mA
(use only the supplied adapter)
Power consumption 3 W maximum Important information Aspectos importantes Informations importantes
Indicator Power LED
Environmental 1. Register online. 1. Registro online. 1. Enregistrez-vous
Operating temperature range 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F) Please register your new Music Tribe Le recomendamos que registre su nuevo en ligne. Prenez le temps
Physical equipment right after you purchase it by aparato Music Tribe justo después de d’enregistrer votre produit Music Tribe
Dimensions (H x W x D) 47 x 320 x 164 mm (1.85 x 12.6 x 6.46") visiting behringer. com. Registering your su compra accediendo a la página web aussi vite que possible sur le site Internet
Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) purchase using our simple online behringer. com. El registro de su compra behringer. com. Le fait d’enregistrer le
Shipping weight 1.97 kg (4.3 lbs) form helps us to process your repair a través de nuestro sencillo sistema produit en ligne nous permet de gérer
claims more quickly and efficiently. online nos ayudará a resolver cualquier les réparations plus rapidement et plus
Also, read the terms and conditions of incidencia que se presente a la mayor efficacement. Prenez également le
our warranty, if applicable. brevedad posible. Además, aproveche temps de lire les termes et conditions de
para leer los términos y condiciones notre garantie.
2. Malfunction. Should your
de nuestra garantía, si es aplicable en
Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be 2. Dysfonctionnement. Si vous
su caso.
located in your vicinity, you may contact n’avez pas de revendeur Music Tribe près
the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for 2. Averías. En el caso de que no de chez vous, contactez le distributeur
your country listed under “Support” at exista un distribuidor Music Tribe en las Music Tribe de votre pays : consultez la
behringer.com. Should your country not inmediaciones, puede ponerse en contacto liste des distributeurs de votre pays dans
be listed, please check if your problem con el distribuidor Music Tribe de su la page “Support” de notre site Internet
can be dealt with by our “Online Support” país, que encontrará dentro del apartado behringer.com. Si votre pays n’est pas
which may also be found under “Support” “Support” de nuestra página web dans la liste, essayez de résoudre votre
at behringer.com. Alternatively, please behringer.com. En caso de que su país no problème avec notre “aide en ligne”
submit an online warranty claim at aparezca en ese listado, acceda a la sección que vous trouverez également dans la
behringer.com BEFORE returning “Online Support” (que también encontrará section “Support” du site behringer.com.
the product. dentro del apartado “Support” de nuestra Vous pouvez également nous faire
página web) y compruebe si su problema parvenir directement votre demande de
3. Power Connections.
aparece descrito y solucionado allí. réparation sous garantie par Internet sur
Before plugging the unit into a power
De forma alternativa, envíenos a través le site behringer.com AVANT de nous
socket, please make sure you are using the
de la página web una solicitud online de renvoyer le produit.
correct mains voltage for your particular
soporte en periodo de garantía ANTES de
model. Faulty fuses must be replaced 3. Raccordement au secteur.
devolvernos el aparato.
with fuses of the same type and rating Avant de relier cet équipement au secteur,
without exception. 3. Conexiones de corriente. assurez-vous que la tension secteur
Antes de enchufar este aparato a una de votre région soit compatible avec
salida de corriente, asegúrese de que l’appareil. Veillez à remplacer les fusibles
dicha salida sea del voltaje adecuado uniquement par des modèles exactement
para su modelo concreto. En caso de de même taille et de même valeur
que deba sustituir un fusible quemado, électrique — sans aucune exception.
deberá hacerlo por otro de idénticas
especificaciones, sin excepción.