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Avalon - Quick Start Manual
3.1
ZERO
THE SYNTHESIZER
Before starting to program a pattern it is a good idea to reset the analog synth voice to the default settings
to ensure sound will be heard when a pattern is played.
The analog voice of the Avalon is backwards compatible with the Roland
®
TB-303. The additional features
can be viewed as a
layer on top
of the original TB-303 which greatly expand the capabilities without being
cumbersome or overwhelming. Together with the external filter cartridges from the Synth Cartridge
System
™
the Avalon is an extremely flexible mono synth with capabilities far beyond the TB-303 subset of
sound and performance.
The analog controls are laid out in a straightforward manner. For specific details please refer to the
reference manual.
4.1 PRIMARY MODES
The sequencer has (4) primary modes as indicated by the
MODE
switch. Select PATTERN WRITE MODE as
this is the primary mode we will be using for this quick start guide.
PATTERN WRITE
PATTERN PLAY
TRACK WRITE
TRACK PLAY
4.2 WHAT IS A PATTERN?
Before continuing with details on pattern editing it is necessary to understand the structure of a pattern. A
pattern is a sequence of pitch and time events, or steps.
4.2.1 THE PATTERN STEP
As is the case with traditional
step sequencers
, the PATTERN STEP is the fundamental parameter of a
pattern, representing a musical event, such as a 1/16th note. Pattern steps relate directly to the (16)
STEP
BUTTONS
indicators on the control surface. These buttons are a linear time representation of the pattern:
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