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Audiothingies MicroMonsta 2 - User Manual

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MicroMonsta 2
User manual
2.1
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Summary

Introduction

Overview

Provides a general description of the MicroMonsta 2 synthesizer's features and capabilities.

Firmware Updates

New Features in v2.1

Details new features introduced in firmware version 2.1, including Deeper FM and MPE mode.

Front Panel Overview

Front Panel Components

Lists and describes the main physical controls and displays on the front of the MicroMonsta 2.

Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Ports

Details the available ports on the rear panel, including USB, MIDI IN, and AUDIO OUT.

Powering the Device

Powering Options and Ground Loops

Explains various methods for powering the MicroMonsta 2 and how to avoid audio ground loops.

Operating the MicroMonsta 2

Currently Edited Program

Identifies how the currently edited program is indicated and managed.

Navigating Device Pages

Explains the method for navigating through different parameter pages using buttons and encoders.

Editing Parameters with Controls

Details how to edit parameters using the device's encoders and knobs.

Operating Modes

Monotimbral Mode

Describes the Monotimbral mode for playing one sound with 12-voice polyphony.

Bitimbral Mode

Explains the Bitimbral mode for playing two sounds on separate MIDI channels.

Combi Mode Operations

Details how to combine up to two programs in Combi mode using different configurations.

Managing Presets

Loading Presets

Instructions on how to load presets into Program A or B using the dedicated buttons and encoder.

Saving Presets

Steps for saving the current sound to a preset slot, including naming and selection.

Managing Combi Presets

Loading Combi Presets

Guide on how to load a combi, which includes multiple program parameters.

Saving Combi Presets

Procedure for saving a combi, including naming and selecting destination programs.

Quick Load Functionality

Quick Loading Presets and Combis

Explains how to quickly load the previous or next preset or combi from the Quick Edit screen.

Synthesis Engine Overview

Synthesis Signal Flow

Presents a basic overview of the MicroMonsta 2's synthesis engine and signal path.

Editing Sounds

Quick Edit Menu

Introduces the Quick Edit menu for fast access to common synthesis parameters.

Oscillator Parameters

Details the parameters for the three independent oscillators, including algorithm, shape, and tuning.

Oscillator Algorithms and Wavetables

Available Oscillator Algorithms

Lists and describes the various analog oscillator algorithms available for OSC1.

FM-able Algorithms

Details the FM-able algorithms exclusive to OSC1 and their shape parameter.

Wavetables for OSC2;OSC3

Explains the wavetables available for OSC2 and OSC3 and their shape parameter control.

Waveform Visualizations

Graphical Representation of Waveforms

Visual examples of the main oscillator waveforms and their shape variations.

Oscillator Mixer

Mixer Parameters

Describes the mixer menu for balancing oscillator levels and the white noise source.

Multimode Filter

Filter Parameters and Character

Details filter parameters like cutoff, resonance, and character, along with keyboard tracking.

Available Filter Types

Lists the eight different multimode filter types available on the MicroMonsta 2.

Drive and Output Level

Drive Parameter

Explains the drive parameter for adding distortion and the output mix level.

Envelopes (ENV)

Envelope Parameters

Details the ADSR parameters for the three available envelopes (ENV1, ENV2, ENV3).

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)

LFO Parameters and Waveforms

Describes LFO parameters like waveform, speed, and mode, with examples of bipolar waveforms.

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)

Unipolar LFO Waveforms

Illustrates the unipolar LFO waveforms that oscillate between 0 and 1.

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)

LFO Operating Modes

Explains the different LFO modes: voice (vce), one cycle (one), key press (key), and free-running (fre).

Modulation Matrix and Operators

Modulation Matrix Explained

Details how to apply modulation sources to synthesis parameters using the modulation matrix.

Lag Operator Function

Describes the Lag operator for smoothing modulation sources and its parameters.

Modulation Matrix and Operators

Mult Operator Function

Explains the Mult operator for multiplying modulation sources and its controls.

Modulation Sources

List of Modulation Sources

Provides a comprehensive list of available modulation sources, including notes, LFOs, and envelopes.

Modulation Destinations

List of Modulation Destinations

Lists all available parameters that can be modulated by modulation sources.

Arpeggiator (ARP)

Arpeggiator Parameters

Explains the main arpeggiator parameters like style, gate length, octave spread, and speed.

Arp Pattern Programming

Details how to program custom arpeggiator patterns using the 16-step sequence.

Effects (FX)

Integrated FX Parameters

Describes the parameters for the integrated effects: Chorus, EQ, Delay, and Reverb.

Delay Effect Parameters

Details the specific parameters for the delay effect, including mode, time, feedback, and send level.

Reverb Effect Parameters

Explains the parameters for the reverb effect, including decay, modulation, and send level.

Voice Parameters

Voice Modes and Unison

Details voice modes (Modern, Vintage, Mono, Legato) and unison count settings.

Stereo Pan Spread

Explains pan spread modes (dif, bal) and amount for stereo imaging.

Pitch Bend and Detuning

Covers pitch bend values and voice/oscillator detune settings for analog character.

Voice Parameters

Pitch Bend Range

Details pitch bend values for negative and positive bend amounts.

Velocity Sensitivity

Explains velocity sensitivity for VCA and filter cutoff envelope amount.

Envelope Reset Options

Describes envelope reset options for ENV1, ENV2, and ENV3 to create audio clicks or restarts.

Oscillator Phase Reset

Explains the oscillator phase reset option for consistent attack sounds.

Program Parameters

Program Settings

Covers program category, volume, tempo, and global assignments for pots and encoders.

Knob and Encoder Assignments

Details how knobs and encoders can be assigned globally or per program.

Combi Mode Parameters

Combi Mode Configuration

Explains Combi mode options (A, stack AB, split AB, mult AB) and split point settings.

System Parameters

System Configuration Modes

Details system configuration options like operating mode (monotimbral, bitimbral, combi) and LCD contrast.

MIDI and Clock Settings

Covers MIDI channel, MPE pitch bend range, and clock source settings.

System Parameters

Global Pot Assignments

Explains global assignments for the F, Q, and M pots.

Quick Edit Encoder Assignments

Details global assignments for the quick edit menu encoders 1 through 4.

Utility Functions

Program Data Dumping

Instructions for dumping the currently edited or multiple programs via SYSEX.

Receiving Program Data

Procedure for receiving SYSEX program data from a computer into the MicroMonsta 2.

MIDI Implementation

Control Change (CC) Support

Lists all supported MIDI Control Change messages and their corresponding parameters.

MIDI Implementation

NRPN Support

Notes NRPN control availability and future documentation.

Microtuning via MIDI

Explains how to retune the MicroMonsta 2 globally using Bulk Tuning Dumps via MIDI.

Bulk Tuning Dump Limitations

Discusses limitations of Bulk Tuning Dumps, such as being global and not stored in memory.

MPE (Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression)

MPE Controller Settings

Details the recommended controller settings for using MPE mode with the MicroMonsta 2.

Factory Reset Procedure

Performing a Factory Reset

Instructions on how to perform a factory reset on the MicroMonsta 2.

Technical Specifications

Audio Specifications

Lists audio output details, maximum level, and dynamic range.

MIDI Specifications

Details MIDI input specifications.

Power Specifications

Lists power connector and current consumption details.

General Specifications

Provides general physical dimensions of the MicroMonsta 2.

Audiothingies MicroMonsta 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAudiothingies
ModelMicroMonsta 2
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish