RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES Spectralis User Manual

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SPECTRALIS
Spectralis

RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES Spectralis Specifications

General

Brand	RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES
Model	Spectralis
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

1.1 Warranty

1.2 Safety notices

2.2 Preparations

2.2.3 Firmware update

Advises on updating the Spectralis firmware for new features and improvements.

2.3 Connections and operation

2.3.1 Audio connections

Details how to connect audio input and output signals for monitoring.

2.3.2 MIDI connections

Explains MIDI connectivity for synchronization and control between devices.

3.3.8 Restoring the factory patterns, songs, sounds and samples

2.5 Frontpanel overview

2.5.3 "Sequence-Edit"-section

Details controls for editing the step-sequencer's notes and parameters.

2.5.5 "Filterbank"-section

Explains access and control of the fixed filterbank's level and pan settings.

2.5.9 "Synth-Edit"-section (LFO, VCO, VCF, VCA)

Explains controls for editing synth sound parameters like LFO, VCO, VCF, and VCA.

3.1 Select, play and adjust patterns - the "Pattern-Jam" mode

3.1.3 "Mute"-function – Muting individual parts

Details how to mute individual parts during playback for flexible arrangement.

3.1.4 "Solo"-mode

Explains how to solo individual tracks for closer listening and analysis.

3.1.7 Sound selection for your parts

Explains how to select different sounds for individual parts.

3.1.8 Saving patterns

3.2 Editing DSP-synthesizer sounds

3.2.2 Selecting a sample or multisample for the sound

Guides on selecting samples and multisamples for DSP sounds.

3.2.6 Changing the volume envelopes

3.2.8 Using the digital multimode filter

Details the use of the digital multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass).

3.2.10 Envelope control of the filter frequency

3.2.12 The DSP-synth LFO-section

3.2.13 Assigning LFO and MIDI modulation to the cutoff frequency

Details assigning LFO and MIDI to cutoff frequency for modulation.

3.2.14 Assigning LFO and MIDI modulation to resonance, volume, panpot position and DSP oscillator pitch

Covers assigning LFO/MIDI modulation to other parameters like resonance and volume.

3.3 Playing the "Analog"-synthesizer

3.3.2 Let's go - Getting familiar with the analog filters.

3.3.4 Back to analog-technology – the multimode filter and filter-routing.

3.3.5 The LFO section of the Analog-Synth

3.3.6 Oscillators – the improved LFO’s!

3.3.7 The fixed filterbank

3.3.8 The envelopes of the Spectralis analog synth

3.3.9 Note priority and multitrigger settings

3.4 Step sequencer basics - Filterbank rhythms

3.4.2 Step-sequencer basics - tonal sequences

3.5 Step-sequencer advanced I

3.5.1 Tonal sequences

Introduces tonal sequence lines and their parameters like pitch and velocity.

3.5.2 Option 1: Adjusting preset value and entering steps

Guides on setting values and entering steps in sequences using presets.

3.5.3 Option 2: Setting pitch, length, probability and dynamic value separately

Details setting pitch, length, probability, and velocity for individual steps.

3.5.4 Option 3: Input and editing of notes in the single-step editor

Explains direct input and editing of notes in a single step editor.

3.6 Target selection

3.7 Creating triggergroups - multiple analog synth parts

3.7.2 The definition of triggergroups

Explains how to define trigger groups for assigning envelopes to oscillators and filters.

3.8 Step sequencer advanced II

3.8.1 Parameter control lines

Details parameter control lines for step envelopes and value offsets.

3.8.3 Single step editor

Explains selecting and editing individual steps in detail.

3.8.4 Single parameter editor

3.9 Editing motifs and patterns

3.9.1 Exchanging motifs

Guides on replacing existing motifs with new ones to create patterns.

3.9.2 The Motif Edit Menu

Details editing motif playback behavior like length and loop mode.

3.9.4 Exchanging drum grooves

Guides on exchanging drum grooves for patterns to alter rhythmic feel.

3.9.5 Recording your own motifs

3.9.6 Realtime recording

Details the process of recording new motifs in realtime using the sequencer.

3.9.7 Step by Step Input

3.9.8 "Chord-Record" recording - independent note and rhythm input

3.9.9 Programming new rhythms with the beat-matrix

3.10 The song-chain mode

3.10.1 Playing a song

3.10.2 Jumping into pattern-jam mode

3.10.3 Editing a song chain

3.11 External synchronisation and metronome settings

3.11.1 External synchronisation

3.13 The arpeggiator

3.14 Signal routings - Foreword

3.14.1 Routing DSP-parts to the analog-synthesizer

3.14.2 Routing external signals to the analog synth

3.15 Storing sounds

3.15.1 Saving a new sound in an existing soundbank

Guides on saving new sounds into existing or new soundbanks.

3.15.2Creating a new soundbank

Explains the process of creating new soundbanks and naming them.

3.16 Randomize sound

3.17 Using your own samples

3.18 Controlling external MIDI gear

3.17.1 Assigning a part to MIDI