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Majella IMPLEXUS User Manual

Majella IMPLEXUS
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IMPLEXUS USER MANUAL
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Majella IMPLEXUS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Oscillators2
FMYes
Envelope2 ADSR
VCAYes
KeyboardNo
TypeAnalog Synthesizer
WaveformsSawtooth, Square, Triangle, Sine
LFO1
PolyphonyMonophonic
ModulationModulation Matrix
EffectsDelay, Reverb
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB
FilterMultimode filter (LP, HP, BP, Notch)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

UNPACKING THE IMPLEXUS

Details on checking the contents of the purchase carton and storing packaging for future use.

QUICKSTART GUIDE

ABOUT THE IMPLEXUS SYNTHESIZER

Explains the IMPLEXUS as an analogue synthesizer combining East Coast and West Coast synthesis techniques.

EXPLORING IMPLEXUS FEATURES

COMPLEX GENERATOR DETAILS

COMPLEX GENERATOR PITCH CONTROL

Details the RANGE, FINE, and LIN FM pitch controls for the complex generator.

WAVESHAPER AND WAVEFOLDER FUNCTIONS

HARMONICS AND FOLD CONTROLS

Explains HARMONICS for adding harmonics and FOLDER for signal clipping and folding.

WAVESHAPER MODULATION SOURCES

Details EG AMT and LFO 1 AMT controls for modulating the HARMONICS parameter.

BIAS AND BASIC GENERATOR SECTIONS

BIAS SECTION CONTROLS

Details the BIAS, OSC MOD, and LFO AMT controls for asymmetrical clipping and modulation.

BASIC GENERATOR FUNCTIONS

Describes the basic generator's pitch control, wave select, and its role as a modulation source.

TUNER AND ACCURACY

GLOBAL PITCH CONTROL

GLIDE, PITCH EG AND VIBRATO

Describes global pitch modulation parameters: GLIDE for portamento, PITCH EG amount, and VIBRATO.

MIXER SECTION

FILTER SECTION

FILTER TYPE AND CUTOFF CONTROLS

Details the CUTOFF frequency and filter TYPE (low-pass/hi-pass) for shaping the sound.

FILTER RESONANCE AND EG AMT

Explains RESONANCE for boosting harmonics and EG AMT for filter cutoff modulation.

DELAY SECTION

CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION

ENVELOPE GENERATORS

MOD EG FUNCTIONALITY

Details the Modulation Envelope Generator, its destinations, and loop mode for LFO behavior.

AMP EG FUNCTIONALITY

Explains the Amplifier Envelope Generator, VCA control, and drone function for sustained sound.

LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS (LFOS)

LFO SHAPE AND RATE CONTROLS

Covers the SHAPE selection and manual/synchronized RATE control for the LFOs.

OUTPUTS SECTION

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

SETTING MIDI CHANNEL

Explains how to set the IMPLEXUS MIDI channel using button combinations during power-on.

CONNECTING VIA DIN AND USB MIDI

Details the methods for connecting the IMPLEXUS to MIDI devices using DIN and USB connections.

EXTERNAL INPUTS

EXTERNAL INPUT DESCRIPTIONS

Lists and explains all external inputs, including GATE, 1V/oct, Velocity, Harmonics, Fold, Bias, Cutoff, and External Clock.

EXTERNAL OUTPUTS

PATCH EXAMPLES

PATCH: "Rhythmical manoeuvres"

Example patch creating rhythmic sounds using LFOs at different clock divisions and delay synchronization.

PATCH: "Didgeridrone"

Patch example using audio rate modulations and delay for a drone-like sound with beating modulations.

PATCH: "Haunting metals"

Patch example for creating a haunting drone with metallic sounds using modulation and delay.

PATCH: "Wonky sequences"

Example patch for a clock synchronized random sequence using LFO 2 and GATE input.

PATCH: "Random kicks"

Patch example to create kick drum sounds at random moments using LFO 2 and GATE input.

PATCH: "Robotic wobble"

Example patch for a robotic wobble sound using LFO 2 and MOD EG to control VCF CUTOFF.

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