Expert Sleepers Disting mk4 User Manual

disting mk4
Firmware v4.23
User Manual
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Expert Sleepers Disting mk4 Specifications

General

Module Type	Multi-Function
Width	4HP
Inputs	2x audio/CV inputs
Outputs	2x audio/CV outputs
Display	OLED
Firmware Update	Via MicroSD card

Summary

Introduction to Disting mk4

Module Installation

Instructions for installing the disting mk4 module in a Eurorack case.

Power Requirements

Details on power consumption for the disting mk4 module.

Inputs, Outputs, and Controls

Description of the module's physical interface, including jacks and controls.

MicroSD Card Insertion

Guide to correctly inserting a MicroSD card into the module's slot.

Module Operation and Interface

Startup Sequence

Explanation of the module's startup sequence and display behavior.

Encoder and Menu System

Overview of navigating the module's menu system using the encoder.

Algorithm Selection

Procedure for selecting an algorithm from the available list.

Module Settings

Details on adjustable module settings stored in flash memory.

Help Functionality

Accessing algorithm-specific information from the MicroSD card.

Parameter Adjustment

Details on algorithm parameters and their adjustment via the S knob.

Knob Recorder Function

Functionality for recording knob movements for playback.

Tap Tempo Feature

Using the Z knob as a tap tempo function for certain algorithms.

Favorite Algorithms

Defining a list of favorite algorithms via a text file on the SD card.

Preset Management

Storing and recalling module states as presets.

Preset 0 Special Handling

Special handling of preset slot 0 for power-up and auto-saving.

Select Bus Communication

Using the Select Bus for save/recall messages with other modules.

SD Card and File Management

Supported MicroSD Cards

Recommendations for MicroSD card compatibility and formatting requirements.

Supported Audio Files

Supported audio file formats and considerations for use.

Audio File Naming and Playlists

Guidelines for naming audio files and creating playlist files.

Loop Markers in Audio Files

Reading loop information embedded within WAV files.

Supported MIDI Files

Supported MIDI file format and requirements for playback.

MIDI File Naming and Playlists

Guidelines for naming MIDI files and creating playlist files.

Audio Playlist File Format

Structure and available settings for audio playlist files.

MIDI Playlist File Format

Structure and available settings for MIDI playlist files.

Scala Support File Organization

How to organize files on the SD card for Scala microtonal scale support.

Scale Playlist File Format

Structure and settings for scale playlist files.

Troubleshooting Scale Files

Common issues when reading scale and keyboard mapping files.

Algorithm Overview and Descriptions

Algorithm Overview Table

A summary table of all available algorithms and their categories.

A-1 Precision Adder Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the A-1 Precision Adder algorithm's functions.

A-2 Four Quadrant Multiplier

Detailed explanation of the A-2 Four Quadrant Multiplier algorithm's functions.

A-3 Full-wave Rectifier

Detailed explanation of the A-3 Full-wave Rectifier algorithm's functions.

A-4 Minimum/maximum

Detailed explanation of the A-4 Minimum/maximum algorithm's functions.

A-5 Linear/Exponential Converter

Detailed explanation of the A-5 Linear/Exponential Converter algorithm's functions.

A-6 Quantizer

Detailed explanation of the A-6 Quantizer algorithm's functions.

A-7 Comparator Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the A-7 Comparator algorithm's functions.

A-8 Dual Waveshaper

Detailed explanation of the A-8 Dual Waveshaper algorithm's functions.

B-1 Sample and Hold

Detailed explanation of the B-1 Sample and Hold algorithm's functions.

B-2 Slew Rate Limiter

Detailed explanation of the B-2 Slew Rate Limiter algorithm's functions.

B-3 Pitch and Envelope Tracker

Detailed explanation of the B-3 Pitch and Envelope Tracker algorithm's functions.

B-4 Clockable Delay/Echo

Detailed explanation of the B-4 Clockable Delay/Echo algorithm's functions.

B-5 Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)

Detailed explanation of the B-5 LFO algorithm's functions.

B-6 Clockable LFO

Detailed explanation of the B-6 Clockable LFO algorithm's functions.

B-7 VCO with Linear FM

Detailed explanation of the B-7 VCO with linear FM algorithm's functions.

B-8 VCO with Waveshaping

Detailed explanation of the B-8 VCO with waveshaping algorithm's functions.

C-1 Counter Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the C-1 Counter algorithm's functions.

C-2 Voltage Controlled Delay Line

Detailed explanation of the C-2 Voltage Controlled Delay Line algorithm's functions.

C-3 Clockable Ping Pong Delay (Z feedback)

Detailed explanation of the C-3 Clockable Ping Pong Delay algorithm's functions.

C-4 Clockable Ping Pong Delay (Z input pan)

Detailed explanation of the C-4 Clockable Ping Pong Delay algorithm's functions.

C-5 Resonator Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the C-5 Resonator algorithm's functions.

C-6 Vocoder Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the C-6 Vocoder algorithm's functions.

C-7 Phaser Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the C-7 Phaser algorithm's functions.

C-8 Bit Crusher Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the C-8 Bit Crusher algorithm's functions.

D-1 DJ Filter Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the D-1 DJ Filter algorithm's functions.

D-2 Tape Delay Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the D-2 Tape Delay algorithm's functions.

D-3 Waveform Animator

Detailed explanation of the D-3 Waveform Animator algorithm's functions.

D-4 State Variable Filter

Detailed explanation of the D-4 State Variable Filter algorithm's functions.

D-5 Low Pass/High Pass Filter

Detailed explanation of the D-5 LP/HP Filter algorithm's functions.

D-6 Low Pass/Band Pass Filter

Detailed explanation of the D-6 LP/BP Filter algorithm's functions.

D-7 Band Pass/High Pass Filter

Detailed explanation of the D-7 BP/HP Filter algorithm's functions.

D-8 Band Pass/Notch Filter

Detailed explanation of the D-8 BP/Notch Filter algorithm's functions.

E-1 AR Envelope Generator

Detailed explanation of the E-1 AR Envelope algorithm's functions.

E-2 AR Envelope & VCA

Detailed explanation of the E-2 AR Envelope & VCA algorithm's functions.

E-3 Dual AR Envelope

Detailed explanation of the E-3 Dual AR Envelope algorithm's functions.

E-4 Stereo Compressor

Detailed explanation of the E-4 Stereo Compressor algorithm's functions.

E-5 Side-chain Compressor

Detailed explanation of the E-5 Side-chain Compressor algorithm's functions.

E-6 Mono Compressor

Detailed explanation of the E-6 Mono Compressor algorithm's functions.

E-7 Euro to Buchla Converter

Detailed explanation of the E-7 Euro to Buchla Converter algorithm's functions.

E-8 Buchla to Euro Converter

Detailed explanation of the E-8 Buchla to Euro Converter algorithm's functions.

F-1 Clockable AD Envelope (with mute)

Detailed explanation of the F-1 Clockable AD Envelope (with mute) algorithm's functions.

F-2 Clockable AD Envelope (with gate)

Detailed explanation of the F-2 Clockable AD Envelope (with gate) algorithm's functions.

F-3 Clockable AD Envelope (with trigger)

Detailed explanation of the F-3 Clockable AD Envelope (with trigger) algorithm's functions.

F-4 Clockable AD Envelope & VCA

Detailed explanation of the F-4 Clockable AD Envelope & VCA algorithm's functions.

F-5 Shift Register Random CVs

Detailed explanation of the F-5 Shift Register Random CVs algorithm's functions.

F-6 Shift Register Random Quantized CVs

Detailed explanation of the F-6 Shift Register Random Quantized CVs algorithm's functions.

F-7 Shift Register Random Triggers

Detailed explanation of the F-7 Shift Register Random Triggers algorithm's functions.

F-8 Shift Register Random Dual Triggers

Detailed explanation of the F-8 Shift Register Random Dual Triggers algorithm's functions.

G-1 ES-1 Emulation

Detailed explanation of the G-1 ES-1 Emulation algorithm's functions.

G-2 ES-2 Emulation

Detailed explanation of the G-2 ES-2 Emulation algorithm's functions.

G-3 Pitch Reference

Detailed explanation of the G-3 Pitch Reference algorithm's functions.

G-4 Frequency Reference

Detailed explanation of the G-4 Frequency Reference algorithm's functions.

G-5 Tuner Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the G-5 Tuner algorithm's functions.

G-6 Clock Module

Detailed explanation of the G-6 Clock algorithm for clock conversion.

G-7 MIDI to CV Conversion

Detailed explanation of the G-7 MIDI to CV conversion algorithm's functions.

G-8 CV to MIDI Conversion

Detailed explanation of the G-8 CV to MIDI conversion algorithm's functions.

H-1 Crossfade/Pan

Detailed explanation of the H-1 Crossfade/Pan algorithm's functions.

FX Loop Usage

Using the module as an effect loop controller for external units.

H-2 Dual Sample and Hold

Detailed explanation of the H-2 Dual Sample and Hold algorithm's functions.

H-3 Dual Quantizer (Z scale)

Detailed explanation of the H-3 Dual Quantizer algorithm's functions.

H-4 Dual Quantizer

Detailed explanation of the H-4 Dual Quantizer algorithm's functions.

H-5 Dual Euclidean Patterns

Detailed explanation of the H-5 Dual Euclidean Patterns algorithm's functions.

H-6 Dual Delayed Pulse Generator

Detailed explanation of the H-6 Dual Delayed Pulse Generator algorithm's functions.

H-7 Noise Generator

Detailed explanation of the H-7 Noise algorithm's functions.

H-8 Quantizer 2

Detailed explanation of the H-8 Quantizer 2 algorithm's functions.

I-1 Audio Playback

Detailed explanation of the I-1 Audio Playback algorithm's functions.

I-2 Clocked Audio Playback

Detailed explanation of the I-2 Clocked Audio Playback algorithm's functions.

I-3 Audio Playback with V/Oct

Detailed explanation of the I-3 Audio Playback with V/Oct algorithm's functions.

I-4 Audio Playback with Z Speed

Detailed explanation of the I-4 Audio Playback with Z Speed algorithm's functions.

I-5 Audio Playback with Reverse

Detailed explanation of the I-5 Audio Playback with Reverse algorithm's functions.

I-6 Audio Playback with Scrub

Detailed explanation of the I-6 Audio Playback with Scrub algorithm's functions.

I-7 Dual Audio Playback

Detailed explanation of the I-7 Dual Audio Playback algorithm's functions.

I-8 Dual Audio Playback with Z Speed

Detailed explanation of the I-8 Dual Audio Playback with Z Speed algorithm's functions.

J-1 MIDI File Playback (Clocked)

Detailed explanation of the J-1 MIDI File Playback (Clocked) algorithm's functions.

J-2 Multisample 2 Audio Playback

Detailed explanation of the J-2 Multisample 2 Audio Playback algorithm's functions.

J-3 MIDI File Playback (Free Running)

Detailed explanation of the J-3 MIDI File Playback (Free Running) algorithm's functions.

J-4 Audio Playback with End CV

Detailed explanation of the J-4 Audio Playback with End CV algorithm's functions.

J-5 Audio Recorder

Recording incoming audio to a WAV file on the MicroSD card.

J-6 Multisample Audio Playback

Detailed explanation of the J-6 Multisample Audio Playback algorithm's functions.

J-7 Mono Audio Recorder

Mono version of the J-5 Audio Recorder, saving mono files.

J-8 Audio Playback with Crossfade

Detailed explanation of the J-8 Audio Playback with Crossfade algorithm's functions.

K-1 Wavetable VCO

Detailed explanation of the K-1 Wavetable VCO algorithm's functions.

Loading Wavetables

Instructions for loading wavetable files onto the SD card.

K-2 Clockable Wavetable LFO

Detailed explanation of the K-2 Clockable Wavetable LFO algorithm's functions.

K-3 Wavetable Waveshaper

Detailed explanation of the K-3 Wavetable Waveshaper algorithm's functions.

K-4 Clockable Wavetable Envelope

Detailed explanation of the K-4 Clockable Wavetable Envelope algorithm's functions.

K-5 Programmable Quantizer

Detailed explanation of the K-5 Programmable Quantizer algorithm's functions.

K-6 Clockable SD Delay

Detailed explanation of the K-6 Clockable SD Delay algorithm's functions.

K-7 Stereo Clockable SD Delay

Detailed explanation of the K-7 Stereo Clockable SD Delay algorithm's functions.

K-8 Stereo Clockable SD Delay (Z clock)

Detailed explanation of the K-8 Stereo Clockable SD Delay (Z clock) algorithm's functions.

L-1 Stereo Reverb

Detailed explanation of the L-1 Stereo Reverb algorithm's functions.

L-2 Mono-to-Stereo Reverb

Detailed explanation of the L-2 Mono-to-Stereo Reverb algorithm's functions.

L-3 Dual Reverb

Detailed explanation of the L-3 Dual Reverb algorithm's functions.

L-4 Dual Vowel Filter

Detailed explanation of the L-4 Dual Vowel Filter algorithm's functions.

L-5 Stereo Chorus

Detailed explanation of the L-5 Stereo Chorus algorithm's functions.

L-6 Mono Chorus

Detailed explanation of the L-6 Mono Chorus algorithm's functions.

L-7 Mixer Module

Detailed explanation of the L-7 Mixer algorithm's functions.

L-8 Gate Module

Detailed explanation of the L-8 Gate algorithm's functions.

M-1 Delayed LFO

Detailed explanation of the M-1 Delayed LFO algorithm's functions.

M-2 Scaled LFO

Detailed explanation of the M-2 Scaled LFO algorithm's functions.

M-3 Logic Module

Detailed explanation of the M-3 Logic algorithm's functions.

M-4 Half-wave Rectifier

Detailed explanation of the M-4 Half-wave Rectifier algorithm's functions.

M-5 Stereo Filter

Detailed explanation of the M-5 Stereo Filter algorithm's functions.

M-6 Stereo Tape Delay

Detailed explanation of the M-6 Stereo Tape Delay algorithm's functions.

M-7 Granular Pitch Shifter

Detailed explanation of the M-7 Granular Pitch Shifter algorithm's functions.

M-8 Chaos Algorithm

Detailed explanation of the M-8 Chaos algorithm's functions.

N-1 Switch Module

Detailed explanation of the N-1 Switch algorithm's functions.

N-2 Rotary Speaker Effect

Detailed explanation of the N-2 Rotary algorithm's functions.

N-3 Attenuverter/Offset

Detailed explanation of the N-3 Attenuverter/Offset algorithm's functions.

N-4 Low Pass Gate

Detailed explanation of the N-4 Low Pass Gate algorithm's functions.

N-5 Pulsar VCO

Detailed explanation of the N-5 Pulsar VCO algorithm's functions.

N-6 Phase Shifter

Detailed explanation of the N-6 Phase Shifter algorithm's functions.

N-7 Frequency Shifter

Detailed explanation of the N-7 Frequency Shifter algorithm's functions.

N-8 Clockable SD Ping Pong

Detailed explanation of the N-8 Clockable SD Ping Pong algorithm's functions.

MIDI Input/Output and Control

MIDI Port Connections

Details on the MIDI port header pin-out and connections.

MIDI Breakout Module

Information on available MIDI breakout modules for DIN sockets.

MIDI Low-Voltage Signaling

Explanation of MIDI signaling standards used by the module.

Controlling Disting mk4 via MIDI

Common MIDI controls applicable to all algorithms.

MIDI Thru Function

Explanation of the MIDI Thru function for echoing MIDI data.

Module Calibration and Updates

Module Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide for calibrating the module using a voltage reference.

Calibration Data Information

Information on where calibration data is stored and its conditions.

Firmware Update Process

Instructions for updating the module's firmware via Micro SD card.