1010music Bitbox Micro 1.0.7 User Manual

Bitbox Micro 1.0.7
User Manual
Jun 27, 2020

1010music Bitbox Micro 1.0.7 Specifications

General

Brand	1010music
Model	Bitbox Micro 1.0.7
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

WELCOME

Document Overview

Outlines the manual's structure, covering setup, controls, pads, presets, effects, MIDI, firmware, and specs.

SET UP BITBOX MICRO IN YOUR EURORACK

Connect Inputs and Outputs

Explains the module's 8 input and 8 output jacks and their signal connection functionalities.

Control the Volume

Test Your Setup

CONTROLS OVERVIEW

PRESETS

To Save Changes to a Preset

Instructions on saving current pad configurations, mixer, and FX settings to a preset.

To Load a Preset

Steps to select and activate a previously saved preset.

To Create and Name a Preset

PADS OVERVIEW

The Pads Screen

Details the main interface for pad selection, triggering, and basic playback information.

The Waveform Screen

Pad Parameters Screen

WAV File Selection Screen

WAV Recording Screen

Multi-WAV Recording Screen

The Keys Screens

WORKING WITH PADS

Steps Common to All Pad Modes

Outlines general procedures applicable to all pad types.

To Select WAV Files and Assign Pad Modes

Step-by-step guide to loading audio and choosing a pad mode.

To View Wave with Start, End, Loop and Slice Points

To Configure Pad Parameters and Choose a Pad Mode

Pad Parameters Screen

Set Up a Sample Pad

Single Sample Pads

Details parameters specific to using a single WAV file in Sample mode, including looping.

Multi-Sample Pads

Set Up a Clip Pad

Set Up a Slicer Pad

To Manually Create or Remove Slices

To Use Auto Scan to Create Slices

To Use Slice to Grid

To Use Slices to Synchronize Playback of Clip Pads

Set Up a Granular Pad

Record a New WAV File

To Connect an Audio Input for Sampling

Instructions for configuring audio inputs 1 and 2 for recording.

To record a WAV file

If you are recording WAVs for the current preset

If you are recording WAVs to build up a library of sounds

Record a Multi-sample Pack

Manage WAV Files

Working with WAV Files on the MicroSD Card

How to manage WAV files on the microSD card using a computer.

Work with WAV files on the Bitbox Micro

To Trim WAV Files

Steps to cut unwanted audio from the beginning or end of a WAV file.

To Delete, Save As or Rename a WAV File

Save and Load Parameters in WAV Files

To save the values you have configured for a pad back to the WAV file

Packing Presets

To Pack a Preset

Step-by-step guide to consolidating all WAV files into a preset's folder.

WORK WITH KEYS

To Play a Sample With the Traditional Keyboard

How to use the piano-style keyboard to play samples with pitch shifting.

To Play a Sample, Clip or Granular Mode Pad With the Grid Keyboard

To Play Slicer Mode Pads With Keys

To Select a Scale on the Grid Keyboard

APPLY EFFECTS

To Route a Pad to an Effect

Steps to assign a pad's signal to an effect (Delay or Reverb).

To Modify Effect Parameters

How to adjust the specific settings for Delay and Reverb effects.

ADJUST THE MIX

To Adjust the Sound Level and Pan of a Pad

Step-by-step guide to adjusting a pad's volume and stereo pan.

To Mute and Unmute Pads

Instructions for silencing individual pads without removing them.

MANAGE PRESETS

To Save Changes to a Preset

To Load a Preset

To Pack a Preset

To Clean unused WAV files out of a Preset's folder

To Delete a Preset

To Rename a Preset

To Save Current Changes as a New Preset

Work with Preset Files on the MicroSD Card

SETTINGS

USE MIDI DEVICES WITH BITBOX MICRO

Work with MIDI Inputs

Overview of using MIDI devices to control pads, parameters, and sync.

To Trigger Pad Hits with a MIDI Device

To Play Notes and Use Common MIDI Modulation Signals with a Specific Pad or Pads

To Play Notes and Use MIDI Modulation Signals with the Currently Selected Pad

To Configure MIDI modulation for a parameter using named MIDI sources

To Use MIDI Learn mode to Modulate Parameters

To Remove MIDI Modulation from a Parameter

To Use MIDI Notes to Play Slices

Sharing of MIDI Input Channels

Use MIDI Program Change to Open a Preset

To Enable or Disable MIDI Program Changes

How to activate or deactivate response to MIDI Program Change signals.

Synchronize Playback with a Clock

Configure Bitbox micro to Follow an External Clock

Setting up the device to sync with external clock sources like CV or MIDI.

To Connect an External CV Clock

Detailed steps for connecting and configuring a CV clock source.

Send the Bitbox micro Clock Signal to External Devices

Reset the Clock

CREATE PRESET TEMPLATES FOR RE-USE

To Configure a Pad without a WAV file

Steps for setting up pad modes and parameters without loading audio.

To Add a WAV file to a Template Pad

How to load audio files into a pre-configured template pad.

REDUCE ALIASING WHEN PLAYING PADS CHROMATICALLY

PROCESSOR MANAGEMENT TIPS

UPDATE FIRMWARE, AUDIO FILES AND PRESETS

Switch to a New MicroSD Card While Operating Bitbox micro

How to safely swap microSD cards without powering down.

Backup Your Presets and WAV Files

Guidance on backing up important data before firmware updates or card changes.

To Install New Firmware

Reset a Bitbox Micro Preset to Factory Settings

TECHNICAL SPECS

Pin Mapping for Mini TRS Jack to MIDI 5 Pin DIN Connectors

STAY UP TO DATE

Connect with Other Bitbox Micro Users

Information on joining the user community for support and discussion.

Contact Us

How to get in touch with 1010music for support or inquiries.