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General| Polyphony | 8 voices |
|---|---|
| Oscillators | 3 per voice |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Step sequencer |
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
| USB | No |
| Type | Analog Modeling |
| LFO | 2 LFOs per voice |
| Effects | Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Reverb |
| Keyboard | 37 keys |
| Inputs | Line input |
| Outputs | Stereo outputs, Headphone output |
| Power | 9V DC power supply |
| Memory | 128 Programs |
Details on connecting the power adapter to the MINIAK and a power outlet.
Instructions for connecting audio output to amps/mixers and headphones.
Guide for connecting sustain and expression pedals for enhanced control.
Overview of the MINIAK's features and controls, including top panel layout.
Details on volume, real-time controllers, performance buttons, and data controls.
Defines Programs, Sequences, and Rhythms as core sound elements.
Defines Multis as powerful combinations of sound elements.
Guide to using the Data Dial for navigation and editing.
How to play and control built-in sequences using tempo and latch.
Methods for navigating and organizing programs by category.
Instructions for playing and modifying rhythm patterns.
Adjusting rhythm tempo and triggering individual drum sounds.
Defines Multi components (Parts, Beats) and their combinations.
How to record phrases while in Program mode.
Recording phrases within the Multi mode context.
Explains how the first note determines phrase association with parts.
How to play and control sequences, including latch and tempo.
Explains the difference between arpeggio and sequence modes.
Clarifies the relationship between recorded phrases and sequences.
Options for reverting sequences or sending them to Multis.
How to split or layer sequences into Multis, affecting part letters.
Creating new Multis from existing sequences.
Assigning programs and setting sequence length.
Defining grid resolution and arpeggio span.
Specifying arpeggio order and recording sequences in real-time.
Adjusting the metronome and clearing sequences.
Detailed editing of individual sequence steps, notes, and controllers.
Clearing sequence controllers or the entire sequence.
Naming sequences and sending them via MIDI SysEx or bundle.
Deleting sequences and storing copies.
Procedures for saving and exiting sequence editing.
How to play and enter edit mode for rhythms.
Options for reverting rhythms and saving changes.
Incorporating rhythms into Multis via various methods.
How beat letters change during splits and layers in Multis.
Creating new Multis using existing rhythms.
Setting rhythm length and quantizing grid.
Defining grid resolution and recording rhythms in real-time.
Metronome control and switching between drums within a rhythm.
Parameters for editing individual drum sounds (Program, Level, Pan, Sequence).
Options for clearing, removing, or adding drums within a rhythm.
Clearing entire rhythms and naming them.
Sending rhythms via MIDI and deleting them.
Creating copies of rhythms for saving.
How to play and experience Multis, including polyphony.
Defines Multi components and the editing process.
Reminder to save changes made to Multis.
Parameters for editing Parts within a Multi (e.g., Program, Level).
More parameters for editing Parts (e.g., Key Range, Latch, Controllers).
Detailed explanation of essential part parameters.
Setting key ranges and assigning controllers to parts.
Navigating parts/beats and assigning one program to multiple parts.
Using parts as instruments/drums and applying effects.
Beat settings including key range, latch, and splitting.
Duplicating, removing, or adding beats within a Multi.
Jumping between beats and silencing them.
Setting master effects and clearing Multi contents.
Naming Multis and sending them via MIDI SysEx.
Deleting Multis and storing copies.
Procedures for saving and exiting Multi editing.
Defines what a Program is on the MINIAK.
Explains the signal path for sound generation (oscillators, filters, output).
Visual representation of the MINIAK's sound signal path.
How LFOs and envelopes shape sounds.
Navigating programs and reverting edits.
Adding programs to Faves and sending them to Multis.
Splitting parts or adding new parts to Multis from Programs.
Settings for polyphony, unison, detuning, and portamento.
Configuring portamento types and pitch wheel behavior.
Syncing oscillators and setting up FM modulation.
Selecting and shaping oscillator waveforms.
Transposing oscillators and mixing pre-filter sources.
Introduction to filter types and their basic parameters.
Comprehensive list and descriptions of filter types.
Adjusting filter frequency, resonance, and key tracking.
Modulating filter frequency with envelopes and filter 2 offset.
Mixing post-filter sources and setting output drive/level.
Details on Chorus, Theta Flanger, and Thru Zero Flanger effects.
Using LFOs to modulate FX1 parameters like depth and shape.
Parameters for the Super Phaser effect, including stages and tempo sync.
Parameters for the String Phaser effect, including feedback and LFO rate.
Using LFOs to modulate String Phaser parameters.
Parameters for the 40-band vocoder effect.
Settings for the Mono Delay effect.
Settings for the Stereo Delay effect.
Settings for the Split Left/Right Delay effect.
Settings for the Hall Reverb effect.
Settings for Plate and Room Reverb effects.
Identifies envelope types and how to access their settings.
Editing velocity tracking, reset behavior, and freerun for envelopes.
Envelope looping modes and sustain pedal interaction.
Synchronizing LFOs to tempo and understanding bipolar LFOs.
LFO reset modes and controlling LFO amplitude with the MOD1 wheel.
Syncing LFOs to sequences and troubleshooting LFO issues.
Input, smoothing, and conceptual explanation of S&H.
Creating custom modulation curves using the tracking generator.
Setting up modulation routes, sources, destinations, levels, and offsets.
Accessing and overview of global configuration settings.
Adjusting LCD contrast and global tuning.
Transposing keyboard range and editing velocity response.
Configuring local control for sequencers and multi-controller setups.
Setting MIDI modes and channels for parts and beats.
Configuring MIDI sync and store protection settings.
Sending all stored data via SysEx.
Explains the MIDI standard and its uses with the MINIAK.
Illustrates common MIDI connection configurations (Controller, Slave, Sequencing).
Transmitting and receiving data using SysEx messages.
Understanding SysEx bundles and program compatibility.
Sharing programs and updating MINIAK software via MIDI.
Forcing all notes off to silence the synthesizer.
How to use category labels and access program parameters.
Adding programs to Faves and assigning parameters to knobs.
Steps for recording new sequences and clearing mistakes.
Creating splits/layers and changing programs in Multi parts.
Adding rhythms to Multis and setting MIDI channels.
Troubleshooting MIDI program changes and tempo settings.
Syncing to MIDI clock and resolving store protection errors.
Comparing edited states to the last stored version.
Resolving problems with the display not lighting up.
Troubleshooting steps for when no sound is produced.
Addressing notes sustaining continuously or unusual sound artifacts.
Fixing issues with tempo control and MIDI sync.
Resolving errors related to store and delete protection.
Steps to take if the MINIAK freezes or behaves erratically.
How to check software version and restore factory defaults.
Guidelines for safely cleaning the MINIAK instrument.
Details on synthesis methods and polyphony capabilities.
Specifications for oscillators and filter types.
Information on modulation sources and available effects.
Details on sequencing, program memory, and keyboard specifications.
Specifications for inputs, outputs, controls, and pedal inputs.
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