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Oberheim 4-Voice - User Manual

Oberheim 4-Voice
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Oberhetm
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR THE
4-VOCE
SYNTHESIZER
WITH
PROGRAMMER
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Summary

QUICK SETUP PROCEDURE

PROGRAMMER (if installed)

Set switches and controls for the Programmer module as shown in Figure 2.

OUTPUT MODULE

Set controls for the Output Module, patching to amplifier or console.

POLYPHONIC KEYBOARD ELECTRONICS

Set controls and switches for the Polyphonic Keyboard Electronics.

DETAILED MODULE DESCRIPTION

SYNTHESIZER EXPANDER MODULES (SEMs)

Explains SEMs as sound generators and voice modules, detailing initial setup.

POLYPHONIC KEYBOARD ELECTRONICS

Details the MODE, PORTAMENTO, and TUNE controls for keyboard operation.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR (VCO)

Explains the VCO as a tone generator controlled by electrical signals.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER (VCF)

Describes the VCF's function in altering frequency strengths and cutoff.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA)

Explains the VCA as a loudness control proportional to electrical signals.

ENVELOPE GENERATOR

Details Envelope Generators 1 & 2 for time-varying control signals.

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Describes the LFO output for controlling VCOs and VCFs.

THE PROGRAMMER

Explains the Programmer's function for storing and recalling settings.

Summary

QUICK SETUP PROCEDURE

PROGRAMMER (if installed)

Set switches and controls for the Programmer module as shown in Figure 2.

OUTPUT MODULE

Set controls for the Output Module, patching to amplifier or console.

POLYPHONIC KEYBOARD ELECTRONICS

Set controls and switches for the Polyphonic Keyboard Electronics.

DETAILED MODULE DESCRIPTION

SYNTHESIZER EXPANDER MODULES (SEMs)

Explains SEMs as sound generators and voice modules, detailing initial setup.

POLYPHONIC KEYBOARD ELECTRONICS

Details the MODE, PORTAMENTO, and TUNE controls for keyboard operation.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR (VCO)

Explains the VCO as a tone generator controlled by electrical signals.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER (VCF)

Describes the VCF's function in altering frequency strengths and cutoff.

VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA)

Explains the VCA as a loudness control proportional to electrical signals.

ENVELOPE GENERATOR

Details Envelope Generators 1 & 2 for time-varying control signals.

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Describes the LFO output for controlling VCOs and VCFs.

THE PROGRAMMER

Explains the Programmer's function for storing and recalling settings.

Oberheim 4-Voice Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnalog Synthesizer
Polyphony4-Voice
FilterLow-pass
Filter Slope12 dB/octave
LFO1
Release Date1975
Oscillators2 per voice
Oscillator WaveformsSawtooth, Square
Envelope Generators1 per voice (ADSR)
Keyboard49-key
Control InputsCV, Gate

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