Dave Smith Instruments ob-6 User Manual

Operation Manual

Dave Smith Instruments ob-6 Specifications

General

Polyphony	6 voices
Oscillators	2 per voice
Waveforms	Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse
LFO	1 LFO with multiple waveforms
Effects	Ring Modulator
Arpeggiator	Yes
MIDI	Yes
USB	Yes
Outputs	Stereo audio output, headphone output
Type	Analog

Summary

Getting Started

Connections

Power, MIDI, and Footswitch Connections

Details the AC power connector, USB port, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, and Footswitch-Sequence/Sustain jacks.

Global Settings

Oscillators

Oscillator Parameters

Describes key oscillator parameters like Frequency, Detune, Shape, Pulse Width, and Sync.

Mixer

Mixer Controls

Details the Mixer section controls for VCO 1, VCO 2, Sub Octave, and Noise generators.

Filter

Filter Overview and Modes

Explains the filter's function and its available modes: Low-pass, Notch, High-pass, and Bandpass.

Filter Parameters: Frequency, Resonance, Track

Details the Filter Frequency, Resonance, and Keyboard Track parameters.

Filter Envelope

Filter Envelope Controls and Stages

Describes the four-stage Filter Envelope (ADSR) and its parameters: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, Amount, Velocity.

Loudness Envelope

Loudness Envelope Controls and Parameters

Details the four-stage Loudness Envelope (ADSR) and its parameters: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, Amount, Velocity.

Effects

Using and Configuring Effects

Explains how to turn effects on/off, select types, adjust mix, and use parameter knobs.

Low Frequency Oscillator

LFO Parameters and Modulation Destinations

Details LFO parameters like Frequency, Sync, Shape, Amount, and modulation destinations (VCOs, Filter).

X-Mod

X-Mod Modulation Overview

Explains X-Mod's role in creating unique sounds via modulation sources (Filter Env, VCO 2) and destinations.

Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator Overview and Controls

Introduces the Arpeggiator, its HOLD function, syncing, and basic controls.

Sequencer

Sequencer Overview and Programming

Introduces the step sequencer, its capabilities, and how to program note sequences, rests, and ties.

Unison

Write

Saving Programs

Provides step-by-step instructions for saving the current program to the same or a different bank location.

Pitch and Mod Wheels

Aftertouch

Calibrating the OB-6

Oscillator and Filter Calibration

Details the procedure for calibrating oscillators and filters to ensure tuning stability.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting and Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses common problems like no sound in live mode, or sequencer/arpeggiator stopping.

Troubleshooting Device Behavior and Tuning

Covers erratic behavior, controls not responding, tuning issues, and OS update problems.

Appendix C: MIDI Implementation

Global MIDI Settings

Explains global MIDI parameters like Channel, Clock Mode, Clock Port, Param Send/Receive, and Control.