Tuning Method
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The value of this set of DIP switches dictates the way in which
notes are distributed when using polyphony. When all of the
available spaces for notes are occupied, this setting indicates
which one of the currently playing notes will be replaced.
The
AVS-MIDI-1
MIDI to CV
Converter
User Guide
MIDI Channel
Distribution Mode
Multitimbral Mode
The receiving MIDI channel is set using these DIP switches.
In monotimbral mode, the module only receives messages
addressed to the channel speci
fi
ed by these switches. In
multitimbral modes, extra channels directly above the set
value are utilised (up to 3 extra). Please refer to the chart
shown on the top right of this page to set the desired MIDI
channel number. MIDI Channel 16 acts as OMNI mode for
the unit - receiving messages on all channels.
The multitimbral setting allows the polyphony to be split between
multiple MIDI channels. This allows the unit to be used as either a
single, 4-voice polyphonic controller, or multiple controllers of lesser
polyphony addressed using unique MIDI channels.
MIDI Channel Numbers
There may be times when more precise tuning is required, especially when
utilising several di
ff
erent analogue VCOs in polyphony. To create a custom
tuning for a channel using a VCO, follow these steps :
1. Plug a V/OCT output of the MIDI to CV module to the V/OCT input of the VCO, and
set the VCO's pitch dial to the bottom of the audible range (around 20Hz ideally).
2. The highest number channel with a gate output connected is the chosen channel.
3. Connect an audio output from the VCO to the MIDI to CV tuning input.
4. The tuning routine starts automatically, and its progress is shown by the LEDs.
5. A thorough sweep of all frequencies of the VCO is undertaken, which
can take up to 30 seconds.
Note: If the input is invalid, all LEDs will
fl
ash, and tuning will revert to default.
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
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DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP
1 2 3 4
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OMNI
Rear Settings
1 = Oldest Note is Replaced
2 = Newest Note is Replaced
3 = Highest Note is Replaced
4 = Lowest Note is Replaced
5 = Middle Note is Replaced
6 = No Notes are Replaced
1 = No Multitimbrality
2 = Voices split between 2 channels
3 = Voices split between 3 channels
4 = Voices split between 4 channels