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Sequential TRIGON-6 User Manual

Sequential TRIGON-6
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Sequential TRIGON-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSequential
ModelTRIGON-6
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started with the Trigon-6

Sound Banks Overview

Details on the Trigon-6's 1000 permanent and user-writable sound banks.

Selecting and Recalling Programs

Instructions on how to select and recall synthesizer programs.

Stepping Through Presets Sequentially

Using Inc/Dec buttons to navigate through presets.

Editing Existing Programs

Guidance on modifying existing synth programs using front panel controls.

Checking Parameter Settings in Presets

How to identify saved parameter values using the Trigon-6 display.

Comparing Edited Programs to Original State

Procedure for comparing edited sounds to their saved versions.

Creating Programs from Scratch

Steps to create new sounds from a basic preset.

Live Panel Mode Explained

Activating and using the live panel mode for immediate sound shaping.

Saving Your Programs

Instructions for saving created or edited synthesizer programs.

Canceling the Save Process

How to abort a program save operation before completion.

Comparing Programs Before Saving

Evaluating a target program location before overwriting.

Using Poly Chain for Extended Polyphony

Linking multiple Trigon-6 units via MIDI for increased voice count.

Exploring Further Capabilities

Guidance on tailoring the instrument and exploring advanced features.

Understanding Connections

On/Off Switch

The primary switch for powering the synthesizer on and off.

AC Power Connector

Details on the IEC power input for the Trigon-6.

USB Connector Functionality

Using the USB port for bidirectional MIDI communication.

MIDI I/O Ports

Description of MIDI In, Out, and Thru 5-pin DIN connectors.

Footswitch - Sequence Jack

Connecting footswitches or audio signals for sequencer/arpeggiator control.

Footswitch - Sustain Jack

Connecting footswitches for sustain pedal functionality.

Expression Pedal - Volume Input

Connecting an expression pedal to control overall volume.

Expression Pedal - LP Filter Input

Connecting an expression pedal to control the low-pass filter cutoff.

Audio Outputs

Description of the unbalanced 1/4 inch audio output jacks.

Headphones Output

Details on the stereo headphone jack and volume control.

Global Settings Configuration

Globals - Top Row Parameters

Configuration for parameters like Transpose, Master Tune, and MIDI Channel.

Globals - Bottom Row Parameters

Configuration for parameters like Local Control, MIDI Clock Port, and Param Xmit.

Oscillator Section

Oscillator Parameters Explained

Detailed descriptions of Octave, Pitch, Waveshape, Pulse Width, and Sync settings.

Oscillator Volume Controls

How to adjust the individual volume levels of each oscillator.

Filter Section

Filter Parameters Explained

Details on Cutoff, Resonance, Env Amount, 2-Pole, and Keyboard tracking settings.

Filter Envelope

Filter Envelope Parameters

Explanation of Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, and Velocity controls.

Adjusting Filter Envelope Response Curve

Using Poly Mod section to modify Filter Envelope responsiveness.

Amplifier Envelope

Amplifier Envelope Parameters

Explanation of Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, and Velocity controls for volume.

Effects Section

Effect Types Available

List of available effects in sets A and B (reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger).

Main Effect Parameters

Controls for Effect On/Off, type selection, Mix, and Clock Sync.

Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)

LFO Parameters and Waveshapes

Controls for LFO Frequency, Sync, Shape, Amount, and destinations.

Poly Mod Section Explained

Using Poly Mod for complex modulation routing between sources and destinations.

Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator Beat Sync

Quantizing arpeggiator playback to the beat.

Arpeggiator Parameters

Settings for Tap Tempo, BPM, Divide, Octave, and Mode.

Sequencer

Programming the Sequencer

Creating sequences with up to 64 steps and 6 notes per step.

Correcting Notes While Recording

Using Bank/Decrement to step backward and correct recorded sequence notes.

MIDI Output from Sequencer

Sending sequencer notes as MIDI data to external devices.

Sequencer Parameters

Controls for Record, Play, and sequence playback speed settings.

Clock Settings

Master Volume and Program Volume

Program Volume Controls

Setting the volume for individual programs using the PGM VOL knob.

Miscellaneous Parameters

Distortion Control

Using the DISTORTION knob for stereo analog distortion.

Vintage Parameter

Introducing voice-to-voice parameter variations for warmth.

Pan Spread

Adjusting the stereo panning of individual voices.

Pgm Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the overall volume of an individual program.

Pitch Wheel Range Settings

Selecting the pitch bend range in semitones.

Performance Controls

Key Mode Selection

Setting key priority for monophonic playback modes.

Transpose Functionality

Transposing the keyboard up or down in octaves.

Hold Function

Enabling notes to sustain until HOLD is turned off.

Glide Control

Glide Modes Explained

Understanding Fixed Rate, Fixed Rate A, Fixed Time, and Fixed Time A modes.

Unison Mode

Using Unison

Activating Unison mode for monophonic voice stacking.

Using Chord Memory

Memorizing chords in Unison mode for triggered playback.

Key Assign Modes

Saving Programs

Write Function

Using the WRITE button to save the current program.

Canceling Save Operation

How to abort a program save before it is committed.

Comparing Programs Before Overwriting

Evaluating a target location before saving a program.

Pitch and Modulation Wheels

Pitch Wheel Operation

Setting the pitch bend range and using the pitch wheel.

Modulation Wheel Operation

Using the Mod wheel for LFO modulation and expressiveness.

Aftertouch Performance Feature

Aftertouch Controls

Selecting aftertouch amount and modulation destinations.

Aftertouch Parameters

Details on how aftertouch affects parameters like pitch, filter, and amplitude.

Exporting Programs and Banks

Appendix A: Alternative Tunings

Tuning Overview

Description of default and alternative tuning systems supported by the Trigon-6.

Appendix C: MIDI Implementation

MIDI Settings and Controls

Configuration of MIDI channel, clock, ports, transmit/receive, and control settings.

MIDI Message Types

Explanation of System Real-Time, Channel, Controller, and other MIDI message categories.

NRPN and Sysex Data

Details on NRPN and Sysex message formats for parameter transmission.

Appendix D: Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Suggestions for resolving problems with the sequencer, arpeggiator, and audio output.

Recovering from Failed OS Updates

Procedure to restore the Trigon-6 OS using boot loader mode.

Technical Support and Warranty

Contact information for technical assistance and warranty repair details.

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