Playtime Engineering Blipblox After Dark - Introduction

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Welcome to the world of synthesizers! Whether you’re an experienced musician or new to synths, this
Guide has all of the information you need to start creating your own music with the Blipblox After Dark.
The rst step is following the easy setup instructions in GETTING STARTED. Users new to synthesis will
also want to review the BASICS OF SYNTHESIZER PLAY to orient yourself to the functions of the primary
buttons, levers, and knobs.
When you’re ready, the CONTROL CENTER will walk through each control in more detail while the LED
DISPLAY GUIDE decodes the meaning of the dierent light colors and positions.
Users with prior synth experience can review the SYNTHESIS SIGNAL FLOW to learn how the After Dark
generates sound waves to better understand how each of the controls relates to the output. Concepts like
oscillators and lters are indeed complex. But the After Dark makes controlling these algorithms fun, so
we hope it is easy to connect the sound you are hearing to the systems explained in this Guide.
While you may want to use the After Dark simply as a music exploration toy, its colorful lights and unique
shape make it ideal for live stage use. LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURES focuses on settings to optimize
performance play.
MIDI Input and Audio Output mean the After Dark can plug into your studio setup to use as a real
production tool. MIDI FUNCTIONS will have you making your own sequences and recordings in no time.
You may also want to check out the SPECIAL CONTROL SETTINGS so you can modify default settings such
as auto-o and the LED light show.
You will also want to check out one of the most exciting features of the After Dark, the ability to UPGRADE
MELODIES + DRUMS USING MIDI.
The Playtime Engineering team sincerely hopes the Blipblox After Dark will enrich its user’s lives with a new
appreciation and understanding of electronic music.
INTRODUCTION