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acidlab miami User Manual

acidlab miami
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acidlab miami Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDrum Machine
Voices8
Sound EngineAnalog
SequencerYes
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Power Supply12V DC
Polyphony8
Tempo Range40-300 BPM
SyncMIDI, DIN Sync

Summary

Introduction and Instruments

Instruments Overview

Details the available instruments and their respective level controls on the Miami unit.

Parameter Ranges

Explains the adjustable parameter ranges for instruments, matching the original 808.

Bass Drum Modifications

Highlights changes to the Bass Drum's decay time and reversed tone knob rotation compared to the original 808.

Sequencer Operations

Sequencer Modes

Describes the six operational modes of the sequencer and how to switch between them.

Start/Stop Control

Explains the function of the Start/Stop button for controlling pattern playback.

Pattern Group Selection

Details the 12 pattern groups, each containing 16 patterns, and how to select them.

Pattern Playback and Chaining

Pattern Play Mode

Explains how patterns are played back, active step indication, and pattern selection within groups.

Pattern Chaining

Describes how to link consecutive patterns within a group for continuous playback.

Pattern Copy and Paste

Details how to copy patterns to buffer memory and paste them into other patterns.

Pattern Tap-Write Mode

Tap-Write Mode Overview

Introduces Tap-Write mode for live sequence editing with the sequencer running.

Tap-Write Instrument Editing

Explains live editing of sequences in Tap-Write mode using instrument and accent buttons.

Tap-Write Length, Scale, Shuffle

Covers programming pattern length, selecting scales, and adjusting shuffle settings in Tap-Write mode.

Pattern Step-Write Mode

Step-Write Mode Overview

Explains how to enter Step-Write mode for step-based programming.

Programming Instruments per Step

Details writing and erasing instruments to specific steps in Step-Write mode.

Clearing Entire Patterns

Describes how to delete an entire pattern using the Clear and Inst/Select buttons.

Step-Write Length, Scale, Shuffle

Explains parameter programming (length, scale, shuffle) in Step-Write mode.

Track Sequencing

Track Play Mode

Explains how to play back programmed tracks, which are sequences of patterns.

Track Write Mode

Describes selecting and ordering patterns to form a track for playback.

Building Tracks with Patterns

Details how to select patterns and chain them using the Write/Next button to build a track.

Synchronization

MIDI Clock Sync Setup

Explains synchronizing the sequencer to an external MIDI clock.

Sync Slave and Master Roles

Details setting the Miami as a Sync Slave or Sync Master using the synchronization switch.

MIDI Expander Mode

Activating MIDI Expander Mode

Describes the procedure to enter MIDI Expander Mode for MIDI control.

MIDI Instrument Control

Lists MIDI notes for triggering instruments and how velocity affects accents.

Audio Outputs

Accent Out Functionality

Explains the Accent Out as a gate signal for controlling external synthesizers.

Individual and Mix Outputs

Details the 11 individual instrument outputs and the main mixed output volume control.

Power Supply and Warranty

Power Supply Requirements

Specifies the required 14VAC/300mA adapter and information on replacements.

Product Warranty Information

Outlines the two-year warranty period, exclusions, and contact information.