Jomox Xbase 09 User Manual

XBase 09 Operating Manual
Software Version 2.09
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Jomox Xbase 09 Specifications

General

Brand	Jomox
Model	Xbase 09
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

Summary

1. Introduction

1.1 Introducing the XBase09

Overview of the XBase09's features and analog sound generation capabilities.

2. Connecting the Xbase09

2.1 Back Panel

Details the physical connections available on the rear panel of the Xbase09.

2.4 MIDI Connections

Describes MIDI In, Out, and Thru ports for external device control and synchronization.

3. Quick start guide

3.3 To Programm patterns into the XBase-09

Step-by-step guide to programming custom drum patterns and editing sounds.

4. Detailed description

4.1 The Controls

Overview and diagram of the XBase09 front panel controls.

4.2 Functions of Buttons and Knobs

Detailed explanation of the functions of all buttons and control knobs.

4.2.1 Sound control knobs

Explanation of knobs used to adjust Bass Drum, Snare Drum, and HiHat parameters.

4.2.2 Tempo/Data Control

Controls for adjusting sequencer tempo and data values.

4.2.7 WRITE

Button to switch between Write modes (Pattern, Perform, Song).

4.2.8 STEP/PATTERN/FUNCTION buttons

Buttons for sequencer control, pattern selection, and accessing functions.

4.2.10 Mode select buttons PERF, PATT, SONG, WRITE

Buttons to select the main operating modes of the Xbase09.

5. Perform Mode

5.1 Perform Play Mode (Pattern playback)

Mode for selecting and playing back patterns.

5.3 Creating and storing your custom drumkits

Process for editing and saving user-created drum kits.

5.4 Recording patterns in Perform Write mode

Instructions for step programming or real-time recording of patterns.

6. Pattern Mode

6.2 Pattern WRITE mode (Recording patterns)

Mode for recording new patterns with per-step parameter editing.

6.3 Recording Sound Changes in Pattern Write Mode

Methods for editing sound parameters for individual steps or entire tracks.

6.4 Pattern functions

Functions for managing patterns, including copy, clear, and bank selection.

6.4.4 Scale

Setting the step length and time signature for patterns.

6.4.7 Realtime Write

Recording instrument sounds and edits in real time.

6.4.11 LFO Page

Configuration of Low Frequency Oscillators for sound modulation.

7. Song Mode

7.1 Song play mode.

Playing back complete songs by chaining patterns.

7.2 Song Write mode.

Programming songs by setting pattern chains, numbers, and repetitions.

7.3 Song functions

Functions for copying and clearing entire songs.

8. Saving and Restoring the Xbase09's data via MIDI dump

8.1 Saving the Xbase09's memory to an external MIDI data recorder

Procedure for backing up memory contents (kits, patterns, songs) via SysEx.

8.2 Loading Xbase09 data from an external MIDI data player.

Procedure for restoring memory contents from external SysEx data.

9. Controlling the Xbase09 via MIDI

9.1 MIDI channel

Setting the MIDI channel for receiving and transmitting data.

9.2 MIDI modes

Explanation of Split Mode 1 and Split Mode 2 for MIDI control.

10. SYNCHRONIZATION WITH OTHER DEVICES

10.1 MIDI Clock

Synchronizing the Xbase09 with external devices using MIDI Clock.

11. Midi Implementation

11.1 Sound Parameters

Table detailing MIDI controller numbers for sound parameters.

11.2 Note Messages

Table showing MIDI note assignments for instruments in different split modes.

11.4 Memory Clear / Reset

Procedure for clearing and resetting memory slots or the entire unit.

12. Technical Data

13. Service, Updates, tips & tricks