Mutable Instruments ambika User Manual

Resetting the unit to factory settings
Most of the data held by Ambika is stored on the SD card, with one exception: the
boot
configuration
, which is stored on the main processor’s non-volatile memory. The
boot
configuration
is the set of settings loaded when the unit is powered on. To restore the default factory
boot configuration
, keep the
S1
key while powering the unit. The unit will freeze for a few seconds
to retrieve and write the factory defaults.
Dirty technical details
MIDI
implementation
Basics
A
MIDI
implementation chart is
available here
.
Program changes
Program change messages are used to load either:
a
program
(that is to say sound synthesis settings + keyboard mapping/sequencer parameters). All
parts set to listen to the channel on which the program change message is sent will load the program.
a
multi
. In this case, all parts are affected.
The
MIDI
banks 0-25 are used to load program banks
A
to
Z
. The
MIDI
banks 26-51 are used to load
multi banks
A
to
Z
. For example, to load the multi 002 in the
B
bank, send a control change 0 (bank
select) with a value of 27 to select multi bank
B
, and a program change 2. To load the program 120 in
the
D
bank, send a control change 0 (bank select) with a value of 3, and a program change 120.
External clock reception
Keep in mind that the tempo must be set to
ext
to receive an external
MIDI
clock! Otherwise Ambika
continues running with its own internal clock.
Control changes
The Modulation Wheel, Breath Controller and Foot Pedal CCs ; along with aftertouch messages might
not affect the sound unless they are patched to a modulation destination in the modulation matrix. If
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Mutable Instruments ambika Specifications

General

Brand	Mutable Instruments
Model	ambika
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Overview

Introduces Ambika as a hybrid synthesizer and lists its key features.

Controls and Navigation

Editing Parameters

Explains how to navigate between pages and adjust synthesis parameters using knobs.

Using the Encoder

Synthesis

Digital Oscillators (S1)

Covers oscillator waveforms, morphing parameters, pitch, and tuning.

Mixer (S1)

Explains mixer parameters like mix, noise, sub-oscillator, cross-modulation, and fuzz.

Filter (S2)

Envelopes and LFOs (S3)

Modulation Matrix (S4)

Explains routing modulation sources to synthesis parameters and using modifiers.

Keyboard and Sequencing (S5)

Sequence Editor (S5)

Firmware Update

Firmware Update Procedures

Details updating motherboard and voicecard firmware via SD card or MIDI.

Factory Reset

Resetting to Factory Settings

MIDI Implementation

SysEx Communication