MU-TRONIII

SYNTHESIZER EFFECTS!

New, sophisticated, versatile ...

utilizing the latest in music
synthesis techniques. Small
enough to be a "mini-
synthesizer".
Mu-tron III translates the
envelope or "volume picture"
of every note automatically...
into an easily-controlled,
articulated, vowel-like sound —
as fast or slow as you play.
Use Mu-tron III to create a
variety of synthesizer sounds
through most electrified
instruments — guitar,
keyboards, drums, flute,
saxophone, brasses, bass,
mandolin ... even microphone.
The sharper your attack and
the more percussive your
instrument, the wilder your
sounds. Mu-tron III can be used
with an octave divider or other
devices — or in pairs for
cascading effects.
Besides providing inverted
vowel trajectory ("staccato
snap"), Mu-tron III also
functions as an automatic
"wah" pedal.
Full instructions included, but
you decide how far out you want
to go. Try Mu-tron III at your
dealer.
For technical specifications,
please turn the page.

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musiTronics
Corporation.

Rosemont, N.J. 08556

Phone (609) 397-2000

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SYNTHESIZER EFFECTS! Patents Pending

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLS

Gain: Variable from 0.1 to 40, when driven from low Power: On-off switch.
impedance source. Range Switch: Emphasizes high or low frequencies.
Input Impedance: 1 megohm at lowest setting of Drive Switch: Up or down drive for two totally
Gain control, variable to 3.3 K ohms at maximum different effects.
Gain setting. Mode Switch: High Bass, Band Pass or Low Pass
Minimum Input Signal for Full Mu-tron Effect: filter characteristics. For accenting different
1.5 mV from 600 ohm source. regions of audio signal, allowing three distinct
Output Impedance: 600 ohms. tonal ranges.
Maximum Undistorted Output Signal: 3.6 volts RMS. Gain Control: For optimum operation from any
Power Supply: ± 9 volts from 2 NEDA 1604 batteries. musical source, or for controlled amplifier
Weight: 3AA lbs., without batteries. overload when desired.
Dimensions: 8%" long x 5" wide x 3%" high. Peak Control: For varying filter "sharpness" from
Warranty: 1 year on parts and labor. a subtle accentuation through a distinct vowel
Suggested Retail Price: $99.95 sound to high resolution filtering that Splays"
Made in U.S.A. individual overtones. j,o. 7784utho m t
Specifications and price subject to change without notice.
 MU-TRON III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . ^

IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING DATTERIES: INTRODUCTION: f V >

The first indication of battery failure will be a reduction or Congratulations on your purchase of the Mu-tron III by
Icst of ihr» "Wah" effect, which may or may not be accompanied by a Musitronics Corporation. The Mu-tron has been designed and
high frequency oscillation. Always try new batteries before assuminq
manufactured to provide years of dependable service.
that your Mu-tron is defective, keeping in mind the following:
While simple to operate once all its functions are under-,
Due to unequal current drain during operation, the useful life
ci the battery in the holder with the red lead is considerably stood, the Mu-tron III is capable of producing a number of unique
:.. ',r\rr Khnn th*t of the battery in the holder with the black lead. musical effects. Before you can use your Mu-tron as a tool of
t-yj should he able to repl*c» cniy the battery in the holder
musical expression, a few minutes will have to be spent in fariliar-
ri**. tf.e red lead at least two or three times before both batteries
zation with the function of its various controls and switches.

?49n*nfc"?rf h',vr/<r, that if the Kj-troo is accidentally left with CONTROLS:

•.-• PV*ZP switch in its C'f position, particularly if the DPIVE switch PC7/ER Switch - Turns unit off and on frcn batteries
Is in *•-.- DOW position, battery life will be short. Off - On or PS-1

We recorrend the use of alkaline type batteries in this product, DRIVE Switch - Makes the Mu-tronfs automatic filter
especially in the holder with the red lead. Down -- Up sweep either up or down in pitch as
indicated
In order to avoid noisy or intermittent connections between the
battery terminals and battery holder contacts, remove weak batteries RANGE Switch Emphasizes vowel-like sounds in the
Low - High Low position and the overtones in the
by lifting straight up from the rear of the battery without any side
High position
to side rocking motion which might spread the "♦•• or female contact
of the holder. Should these contacts ever become loose or noisy, GAIN Functions as both a volume control and
0-10 the sensitivity control for the Mu-tronfs
close them together slightly with a pliers.
effect
USE WITH MOOEL PS-1 BATTERY ELIMINATOR
PEAK - This control determines the strength of
A 3-pin socket located on the rear of your Mu-tron will accept
0-10 the Mu-tron effect—effect becomes stronger
the output of the MODEL PS-1. When using the PS-1, it is best to as the control is turned clockwise
remove the batteries from the Mu-tron. Batteries left in the holder
MODE Emphasizes low or bass range in LP (Low
will be charged by the PS-1 whenever it is connected to the power line Pass) position, mid range in BP (Band Pass)
LP,BP • HP
and the Mu-tron. Should the batteries already be fully charged, there position, and treble or high frequency
is some danger of leakage or even damage to the battery cases taking portion of the sound in the HP (High Pass)
position
place.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: FOOT Switch - Switches the Mu-tron effect in or out as

GAIN: Variable from 0.1 to 40, when driven from low impedance desired

source.

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1 Megohm at lowest setting of GAIN control, An additional control over the resulting effect of the Mu-tron
is your playing style with regard to strength and sharpness of attack.
variable to 3.3K ohms at maximum gain setting.
MINIMUM INPUT SIGNAL FOR FULL MU-TRON EFFECT: 1.5mV from 600 SET-UP AND OPERATION:

ohm source. Make sure the POWER switch is in its OFF position. Either
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 600 ohms connect the Mu-tron to the PS-1 Battery Eliminator, or remove
MAXIMUM UNDISTORTED OUTPUT SIGNAL: 3.6 volts RMS
the battery access door on the bottom of the Mu-tron by turning
POWER SUPPLY: ± 9 Volts from 2 NEDA 1604 batteries or Musitronics
Model PS-1 Artery Eliminator. the fastener h turn counter-clockwise and sliding the door away

from the unit. Insert two 9 volt, batteries in their holders and

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 Connect your instrument to the appropriate jack on the rear An octave divider device used between the instrument and the
of tho Mu-tron, and connect the Mu-tron to your amplifier using Mu-tron is very effective.
shielded cables. DRUMS: You may mike your drums or use the Barcus-Berry

Sot the controls on your amplifier in a normal manner, and pick-up with the Mu-tron III for startling effects.

set the Mu-tron as follows: GUITAR: For guitar, try the following:

POWER switch - ON MODE PEAK GAIN RANGE DRIVE

DRIVE switch - UP HP 10 1-4 LOW UP Lead

RANGE switch - LOW HP 4-7 3-6 HIGH DOWN Lead

MODE switch - BP BP 9 1-4 LOW UP Funky Rhythm

PEAK control - 10 HP 10 10 HIGH DOWN Distortion

GAIN control - See Below Exact settings will depend upon the specific instrument
Play o few notes on yo'jr instrument in a strong and percussive used and the effect desired. Try varying your picking strokes
(wit.*-. :;h*rp attack) manner while varying the GAIN control on the from strong to soft and from short to sustained. Use other ncrnal
tfu-trcn from 0 through 5. If no effect other than a change in techniques such as bending, etc.

loudness is observed, operate the foot sv/itch, which may be in the GUITAR BEAT PHENOMENON: Use any desired Mu-tron settings.
position which by-passes the other effects of the device. A Play the same note simultaneously on two different strings, and
setting of the GAIN control should be found which approximates the bend one slightly out of tune. The beat produced by the difference
sound of a conventional "Wan" pedal. in pitch between the two tones will trigger the Mu-tron effect on

Note that the GAIN control also functions as a sensitivity each beat.

control for the effect, and that the effect is controlled by the USING THE MU-TRON TOGETHER WITH OTHER DEVICES: A variety of
manner in which the instrument is played (stronger playing or additional effects may be produced by using other sound modifiers
sharper attack, more pronounced effect) as well. in conjunction with your Mu-tron. Experiment to determine whether

Once a satisfactory basic setting for the GAIN control has better results are obtained with the other device connected between
been found, experiment with the settings of all of the controls the instrument and the Mu-tron or between the Mu-tron and the
and note the various sounds produced. Note that the two basic amplifier, since the effect will not be the same. Devices which
sounds of the Mu-tron are controlled by the position of the DRIVE produce a sub octave are particularly good, and should be connected
switch. The GAIN control may have to be re-set for best results between the instrument and the Mu-tron.
in the DOWN position of this switch. USING TWO MU-TRONS:

Note that any time the effects of the Mu-tron are not desired, An outstanding effect is produced by using two Mu-trons and
merely depress the foot switch and the Mu-tron serves as a flat two amplifiers with a stereo instrument. Set one with its DRIVE
pre-amplifier whose gain can be controlled by the setting of the switch in the UP position and the other with its DRIVE switch in the
GAIN control. If desired, higher settings of the GAIN control may DOWN position. It will sound as though you are playing two different
be used to produce distortion by overdriving the amplifier. instruments at the same time.
Through careful experiment, you will discover many useful Many unusual effects can be produced by cascading two Mu-trons
effects on your own; we are listing a few here to help you get started. (Connect the instrument to the first Mu-tron, connect the AMPLIFIER
WINDS AND BRASSES: Most instruments in these families are jack of the first Mu-tron to the INSTRUMENT input of the second
effective with the Mu-tron III. Use a standard mounted pick-up or Mu-tron and connect the output of. the second Mu-tron to your
"bug". Try different Mu-tron settings to get desired effects, but amplifier.) Try one Mu-tron with its DRIVE switch in the UP
, ^ remetnber that the final sound is controlled by the sharpness of attack. position and the other with its DRIVE switch in the DOWN position.

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USE OF THE MODEL PS-1 BATTERY ELIMINATOR WITH
YOUR MU-TRON III

Insert the 3-pin output plug into the socket

located on the rear of your Mu-tron. Note that
this plug is keyed and will only fit the socket
in one position. Connect the AC line cord to a
source of 110-120 volts AC, and use the Mu-tron
in exactly the same manner as when powered by
batteries. Although the POWER switch on the
Mu-tron will not operate the power to the Model
PS-1, it must be in its ON position for the
Mu-tron to function.

When using the PS-1, it is best to remove the ,

batteries from the Mu-tron. Batteries left |
in the holder will be charged by the PS-1 when- i
ever it is connected to the AC supply and to §
the Mu-tron. Should the batteries already be |
fully charged, there is some danger of leakage or |
even damage to the battery cases taking place. .
KU-TRON, Incorporated
£5 liartwell Avenue

Lexington, Massachusetts, 02173

Telephone: 617/861-6000

THE MU-TRON III

Since the Mu-tron effects devices are quite simple in

comparison to the much larger ARP synthesizers, we are not
including all the detailed instruction that goes into the
ARP service manuals. You will find herewith the necessary
schematics, assembly drawings and parts lists, should you
have any questions, please call the ARP Service Department
at (617) 861-6000.
 MU-TRON, Incorporated
45 Hartweii Avenue
Lexington, Massachusetts. 02173
J-TROh Telephone: 617/861-6000

THE MU-TRON III

TERENCE ARP PART NUMBER ARP/MFG NUMBER DESCRIPTICN

\1 1001602 U260R103B Pot# Rotary Trimmer 10

,2,,10 1200301 1N4148 Diode, Signal

17 1202002 MV5054-2 Diode, Light emitting,
Red
G .4,r8,9 1202101 1N4002 Rectifier, 100V
15 ,6 1201901 1N4742A Diode, Zer.er, 12V

1701101 GJV-1/4 Fuse, Pigtail, Normal

Blow
1903901 RSW0422-OSD-00-P- Svitch, Rccker, DPDT
A2-BK-0000 Gray
1904001 RSW0422-0SD-00-P- Svitch, Rocker, DPDT
U2-BK-0000 Blue

2602501 P873-13 Photo Cell, 1 LED

,2,3 5602701 1406401 l>jal Op Azp, Sel.

!5
(RC455BK3)
7533405
Pot Assesibly, 1M
!6 7533406
Pot Assemhly, 150K

5708001
Switch, Rc.ary, SP,
3 position

5707301
Power Transformer, 117

5707001
Knobs

Please order parts by ARP part number.

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45 Hartvt'ell Avenue

Lexington, Massachusetts, 02173

>.U-TRON Telephone: 617/861-6000

Kusitronics Bi-PKASE (No references given)

ARP PART NUMBER ARP/MFG PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

5707101 CTS type VDT450 Pot, 10K, Linear

5707201 • CTS type VDT450 Pot, 25K, Clockwise log taper

1001901 Brel (Mfg.) Trim Pot, 10K, 3 terminal, horiz. mtg.

1001902 Trim Pot, IK,
1001904 Trim Pot, 22K

1903S01 RSW422-SD-P-R1-BK Rocker Switch DPDT, Red

5708001 212-1 Rotary Switch, SP3T

1903901 RSW422-SD-P-A2-BK Rocker Switch DPDT, Gray

1904001 RSW422-SD-P-U2-BK Rocker Switch, DPDT, Blue
1904401 8174K11X121T50 Rocker Switch, power, illuminated
1903701 112-P Footswitch S?DT

5708301 Power transformer, 117VAC

1305701 2N4401 Transistor NPN

1200301 1N4148 Diode, Signal

1202101 1N4002 Rectifier, 1A

2502401 P653-G50-6 Photo cell

2602901 P873-12 Photo cell
12C2001 MV5054-1 LED

1410101 RC4195TK IC, Voltage Regulator

5502701 RC455SNB IC, Dual Op Amp, Selected

1700901 312.001 Fuse, lAmp

5708601 AR-3-M-L Knob

5708501 AR-1-B-SK-M Knob'
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FACTURED UNOER ONE OR
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U. S. PATENTS: 3J911.776;
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