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Information on the external power supply, voltage compatibility, and USB power draw.
Covers the DC power input, on/off switch, and MIDI IN/THRU DIN ports.
Describes the USB ports for MIDI/storage and the CV/Gate inputs.
Details the stereo audio outputs and the headphone jack.
Covers the LFO frequency range and setting capabilities.
Describes the available LFO waveforms and their selection.
Details CV input range, protection, and mapping LFOs to CV amount/destination.
Describes the gate output signal's behavior based on MIDI note-on messages.
Details on connecting MIDI devices via DIN or USB, and supported MIDI commands.
Describes connecting USB MIDI controllers and DAWs via the GR-1's USB A ports.
Details generating CCs and NRPNs from GR-1 controls via USB.
Instructions for configuring the MIDI channel the GR-1 listens to.
Explains how MIDI program changes relate to GR-1 preset banks.
Covers looping, start modes, and adjusting the input recording level.
Lists supported audio file formats (.wav, .ogg, .flac, .aiff, .avr, .xl).
Step-by-step guide for selecting and loading samples from a directory.
Process for copying a sample to another preset, requiring explicit saving.
Steps for saving samples, including the naming convention.
Using the Pitch knob and escape button for manual tuning with a sine wave.
Tuning samples via MIDI keyboard input by matching notes.
Step-by-step instructions for saving current tweaks as a new preset.
Guide to naming patches using the character selection interface.
Process for copying the current patch to another preset.
Clears the currently shown preset without saving changes to disk.
Allows setting the preset name character-by-character or via computer keyboard.
Toggles between Granular, Audition, and Tape playback modes.
Configures how grains spawn when a new note is triggered (Gradual, Direct, Reset, Recycle).
Syncs scanning to voice trigger/note-on events for position reset.
Confines scanning to the loop area defined by loop start/end controls.
Describes Loop, One shot, and Ping pong scanning movement modes.
Synchronizes scan movement speed to MIDI clock for multiplier/divider.
Toggles patch responsiveness to play mode or MIDI.
Sets the base note for play mode and enables free sliding pitch.
Allows enabling/disabling notes in the octave for custom scales.
Lists the built-in effects that can be active, noting sub-oscillator and filter are separate.
Explains how FX1 and FX2 knobs can be mapped to effects, sub-oscillator, and filter.
Describes the available filter modes: LPF, BPF, HPF, and NONE.
Details toggling the sub-oscillator on/off and controlling its frequency/amplitude.
Settings for synchronizing LFOs to MIDI clock or voice triggers.
Covers setting max LFO frequency, Mod Wheel amplification, and cross-modulation.
Quantizes LFO phase to limit output states.
Explains how to enter, edit, and exit the modulation matrix for precise control.
Details MPE sources (aftertouch, timbre, etc.) and their limitations for modulation.
Toggles clipping for MPE modulation of sample position.
Details splitting the keyboard into 3 areas (0, 1, 2) using split options.
Adds sample position to keyboard areas, combined with matrix and slider.
Allows mapping keyboard notes to sample positions for stepping through gradients.
Toggles pitch on/off in keyboard areas for sample position control only.
Covers MIDI Channels, LED Brightness, Potentiometer Setpoints, and Direct Shift.
Configures ADSR sliders for volume control and sets keyboard velocity sensitivity.
Forces imported samples to native 44.1 kHz sample rate.
Toggles visual updates for MIDI CC activity for diagnostics.
Controls whether grains stop or continue when switching patches.
Sets pitchbend range and toggles DSP processing bar display.
Sends 14-bit NRPNs instead of standard 7-bit CCs for finer control.
Checks for and allows firmware updates via USB or LAN.
Step-by-step guide for saving the current performance to internal memory or USB.
Quickly saves current performance settings to permanent memory.
Instructions for loading saved performances from internal memory or USB.
Loads samples from a directory into preset slots to start a new performance.
Copies a preset or its template to all presets in the current performance.
Adds patches to the mix using Shift + preset buttons, splitting display into 4 parts.
Allows scrolling through and focusing on individual parts in multitimbral mode.
Configures MIDI channels per part for flexible multitimbral operation.
Describes Grain polyphony (128 grains/voice) and Voice polyphony (11 voices).
Explains how the GR-1 manages polyphony when reaching its limit.
Details how grain stealing prevents crackles when grain limits are reached.
Practical knowledge on limiting spray, choosing samples, and using envelope release.
Guidance on managing volume levels to prevent clipping, especially with higher polyphony.
Explains how changing the grain window can affect audio and cause crackles.
Covers FX mapping, scan modes, sync, and direction bias.
Details slider roles, master volume, and record toggling.
Explains select knob navigation and Freq/Amount controls for LFOs.
Details CCs for pitch bend and program changes mapping to presets/banks.
Covers CC mappings for position, density, grain size, spray, LFOs, CVs, and envelopes.
Details CCs for LFO and CV destinations, key sync, and pitchbend range.
Covers CC mappings for various modulation parameters like Grain Fwd/Rev bias, Master volume, and MOD LFO/CV parameters.
Details CCs for modulating timbre, velocity, and aftertouch parameters.
Covers CCs for recording, LFO multipliers/dividers, and MIDI clock sync.
Details CCs for modulating parts, scan settings, and map channel to part.
Covers CCs for modulating pitch and pan spray parameters.
Details CCs for modulating CV, Timbre, Velocity, and Aftertouch parameters.
Covers NRPN parameters and timing controls like Clock, Start, Stop.
Details the CC packet structure for NRPN and provides a sample position example.
Steps for downloading and installing firmware updates via a USB drive.
Steps for performing firmware updates using the GR-1's LAN port.
Describes the update duration and the need to restart after removing the USB drive.
Explains using the Performance menu to check for and initiate firmware upgrades.
Addresses questions on storing settings, sampler use, filters, and USB drive issues.
Covers USB sound card support and causes/avoidance of audio dropouts.
Explains grain density oscillation and how to manage it with settings.
Explains DIN MIDI and USB host-to-host interface for connecting to a DAW.
Addresses parameter resets on preset switching and internal storage limitations.
Explains why specific parts cannot be enabled in multitimbral mode.
Details recommended formats like ExFat and unsupported ones like FAT32, APFS.
Discusses special partitions, older firmware issues, and recommended upgrades.
Explains crashes from plugging USB devices at boot or after updates, and contact info.
Discusses slow USB drive performance and issues with USB sticks causing inrush current.
Steps for acquiring a new SD card, downloading imaging software (Balena Etcher), and the GR-1 image file.
Detailed instructions on writing the image to the SD card, installing it, and initial boot process.
Guides on upgrading from the base 1.6 image to the latest firmware via USB.
General| Brand | Tasty Chips Electronics |
|---|---|
| Model | GR-1 |
| Category | Synthesizer |
| Language | English |
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