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Make Noise Strega User Manual

Make Noise Strega
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Make Noise Strega Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSemi-modular synthesizer
LFONo dedicated LFO
EffectsDelay
InputsMultiple CV inputs for external control
OutputsAudio output

Summary

FCC Rules

FCC Compliance Statement

Device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules, subject to conditions.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms

Product is free of defects for one year; user abuse is not covered.

Contact Information

Contact for questions, RMA, or comments via email or website.

About This Manual

Manual Credits

Lists authors, illustrators, and designers of the manual.

A Note from the Designers

Tony Rolando's Perspective

Describes Strega as an audio alchemical experiment with Alessandro Cortini.

Alessandro Cortini's Perspective

Views Strega as a sonic aesthetic, shortening the path to expression.

Connecting Power

Power Connection Instructions

Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or wall outlet.

Y-Cable Usage

The Y-cable can power a Strega and a 0-CTRL or 0-Coast.

Beginning the Strega Experiment

Initial Experiment Setup

Start with Level control at 12:00, then slowly turn up Level.

Activation Controls

Explains Activation Constant and Activation Interference controls.

Beginning the Strega Experiment (cont.)

Tonic and Tones Controls

Adjust Tonic and Tones for pitch and experimentation.

Time and Blend Controls

Modulate Time and Blend for sound exploration.

Beginning the Strega Experiment (cont.)

Absorb and Filter Controls

Sweeping Absorb and Filter for sonic manipulation.

Agitation Function Generator

Control Speed and Angle for agitation.

Continuing the Strega Experiment

Understanding Signals

Symbols indicate connections; patch to explore different signals.

External Substance In

Patch external audio signals to Strega for processing.

Panel Controls and Outputs

External Signal Addition

Circuits for adding external audio substances.

Control and Modulation Sources

Sources for influencing Strega's parameters.

CV Outputs

Details CV 1 and CV 2 outputs for voltage representation.

Panel Controls and Outputs

Agitation Generator

Controls for Speed, Angle, Begin/End, and CV In.

Agitation Function Output

DC Voltage output for agitation purposes.

Panel Controls and Outputs

Activation Circuits

Circuits for activating Strega Tones.

Activation CV Controls

Controls for Activation Constant, CV Attenuverter, and CV In.

Panel Controls and Outputs

Strega Tones Circuits

Circuits for selecting and adding Strega Tones.

Tones CV Controls

Controls for Tones CV Attenuverter and CV In.

Panel Controls and Outputs

Time/Filter Experiment Circuits

Circuits for combining external substances with Strega Tones.

Time Modulation Controls

Controls for Time, CV In, and Unity CV In.

Decay Controls

Controls for Decay and Decay CV Attenuverter.

Panel Controls and Outputs

Time/Filter Experiment (cont.)

Circuits for blending and filtering substances.

Blend Controls

Controls for Blend CV In and Blend Combo.

Filter Controls

Controls for Filter, CV Attenuverter, and CV In.

Absorb Controls

Controls for Absorb CV In and Absorb Combo.

Panel Controls and Outputs

Result Outputs

Describes Level Control, Modular Level Output, and Line/Headphone Output.

Touch Agitation

Explains manual agitation via touch plates.

Tips and Tricks

Modulation Patching

Patching Strength to Activation CV for ring modulation.

Agitation Control

Using dummy cables for Agitation Start/Stop.

Touch Playability

Using Touch Gateway and Bridges for manual playing.

Human Sound Generation

Generating sound via touch and external input.

Patch Corner: Alessandro's Patches

WELCOME

Evolving pitched textural mass using AD looping and filter/delay modulation.

MOVEMENT

Wave enveloped droning mass modulated by filter cutoff.

RHYTHM

Drumlike feedback evolving pattern with VCO modulation.

BREATHING

Looping living breathing creature modulated by delay time.

Patch Corner: Tony's Patches

SINGING SAW

Patch with 0-CTRL, setting Pitch steps to taste.

DUCKING SYNTH

Patch external sound signal to Strega Ext In for dynamic results.

Patch Corner: Pete's Patches

Echo-Verb

Create a dark reverb by setting Time and Decay.

Wow and Flutter

Influences tape age/quality by adjusting Absorb or Filter.

Patch Corner: Walker's Patches

Noise Patch

Turn up Activation or manipulate Touch Agitators to play.

Ring Mod

Patch sound to External Input, adjust Tonic/Tones for harmonic values.

Touch Activation

Press Activation Touch Gateway and try different Activation Bridges.

Patch Corner: Jake's Patches

Bat Cave

Adjust bat proximity and cave size with Decay control.

Slime Stew

Dedicated to SOPHIE, uses specific patch connections.

Patch Corner: Sarah Belle Reid's Patch

Melted Rhythm Machine

Accentuate rhythms with Touch Bridges/Gateways, adjust Tones/Speed.

Patch Corner: Lightbath's Patches

Keybath

Patch notes for Ø-CTRL and Strega interaction.

Keybath Patch Notes

Details Ø-CTRL Touch Plates for Activation/Filter, External Substance.

Twelve Kay

Notes for Ø-CTRL and Strega interaction.

Twelve Kay Patch Notes

Use Ø-CTRL for external substance, set sequence with PITCH, STRENGTH, TIME.

The Fire

Notes for Ø-CTRL and Strega interaction.

The Fire Patch Notes

Use TOUCH PADS to quiet VCO, adjust STRENGTH for percussive hits.

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