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AP099

Revision 1.01

CM100B

expression through dynamic and timbral variations. Some MIDI keyboard 

have these wheels, their effect will be the same as the original Pro-One.
The Pro-1 front panel differs with the addition of a MIDI IN socket and 

synthesiser patch connections to allow connection between sections of the 

synthesiser or other devices. There is also a POLY/MONO with in the MODE 

section. Apart from that, the two synthesisers are identical on the top panel. 
The diagrams don't indicate VOLUME and TUNE knob settings because these 

are set as required. VOLUME, of course, sets the audio output level to the 

amplifier or headphones. For optimum signal-to-noise ratio, the Pro- 1's 

VOLUME knob should be set as high as possible (without overdriving your 

amplifier or speakers, of course). MASTER TUNE simultaneously adjusts OSC 

A and OSC B pitch over a four-semitone range. It is used to easily tune the 

Pro- 1 to another instrument, such as a piano. Once set, MASTER TUNE is 

not usually adjusted during performance. If no other instrument is in use, the 

MASTER TUNE knob should be centred. 
Other methods of controlling the Pro-1 are possible via the top panel. For more information, 

see the top Panel section

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Keyboard Controls

You can't play chords on a Pro-1 for the same reason you can't play chords on a clarinet or 

trumpet: they are all monophonic instruments. So you will most often be playing solo lines on 

the keyboard. But you have some options as to how the keys are played, and when you can 

play more than one key. These are the keyboard controls, with which you can experiment on 

almost any patch. The keyboard controls include the arpeggiator and sequencer, which are 

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Summary of Contents for PRO-1

Page 1: ...Behringer Pro 1 Operation Guide An Alternative Manual Revision 1 01 December 2021 by Simon Taylor www coolcatukes com...

Page 2: ...RIG NORMAL 11 Normal REPEAT EXT 11 DRONE 12 POLY MONO 12 Arpeggiator 12 Sequencer 13 Oscillator A 14 Frequency Knob 14 Octave Rotary Switch 14 Sawtooth Shape Switch 14 Pulse Shape Switch 14 PULSE WIDT...

Page 3: ...OSC CV CV In 20 GATE CLK Gate Clock In 20 LFO CV 21 LFO OUT 21 KYBD CV Cv Out 21 GATE Gate Out 21 EXT Audio In 21 MIXER 21 CUTOFF CV 21 RESO CV 21 FILTER ENV 21 AMP ENV 21 PHONES 22 AUDIO OUT 22 Top...

Page 4: ...e voice keyboard synthesiser now out of production Its principal sound sources are two voltage controlled oscillators VCOs referred to as OSC A and OSC B OSC A OSC B and a white noise source can be mi...

Page 5: ...e extensive bibliographies contained in the sources listed Thus prepared you will no doubt create many interesting sounds Be advised that the best patches tend to disappear if not documented Panel bla...

Page 6: ...witch off the ampli fi er when making these connections A 6 35mm line out is also provided at the rear panel this is more typically used to connect audio interfaces PA systems etc Stereo headphones ca...

Page 7: ...ime Patching is a fi ne art be patient Note that there is inherent error in the diagrams and some degree of subjective preference as to exactly where the knobs should be set For completeness all contr...

Page 8: ...rdriving your ampli fi er or speakers of course MASTER TUNE simultaneously adjusts OSC A and OSC B pitch over a four semitone range It is used to easily tune the Pro 1 to another instrument such as a...

Page 9: ...ntrols the envelope generators The initial appearance of the GATE triggers the envelope generators to proceed through their ATTACK and DECAY periods After the ATTACK and DECAY periods set for each env...

Page 10: ...ignal fl ow As mentioned above About the Pro One OSC A and OSC B are the principal sound generators They are supplemented by the NOISE source for unpitched sounds such as surf or an external audio inp...

Page 11: ...cutoff frequency and AMPLIFIER gain A few controllers also produce GATEs or TRIGGERs which control the envelope generators For example when the MODE is switched to REPEAT the LFO gates the envelopes T...

Page 12: ...urn the direction switch to OFF The arpeggiator can be latched which means it continues to play keys even when you remove your hand s from the keyboard To latch the arpeggiator fi rst turn it on hold...

Page 13: ...city or the sequence will be destroyed When the 65th note or rest is entered the fi rst 64 notes are cleared The bank then contains one note When fi nished recording fi rst switch the bank selector OF...

Page 14: ...C A s output to the MIXER PULSE WIDTH Knob Adjusts the harmonic content of the pulse wave by setting pulse wave duty cycle from 0 to 100 A 50 duty cycle pulse also called a square wave can be obtained...

Page 15: ...BD Switch Allows keyboard control or independent operation When OSC B is used as an audio source usually LO FREQ is switched to NORMAL and KYBD is switched on Glide The GLIDE module is a lag processor...

Page 16: ...tains controls for the fi lter itself and for its envelope generator Cutoff Knob Sets cutoff frequency for the 24 db octave 4 pole low pass fi lter It is rather like a tone control Cutoff is the frequ...

Page 17: ...have a brighter timbre When reduced or off notes played higher on the keyboard will have more of their overtones suppressed than noted played lower As a result the higher notes will have a duller timb...

Page 18: ...et to 0 the RELEASE knob setting is irrelevant Ampli fi er The ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE knobs in this module shape the envelope applied to the fi nal VCA in the same manner as the correspondin...

Page 19: ...ine the amount of modulation mixed into the WHEEL or DIRECT paths by the adjacent ROUTE switches WHEEL refers the the modulation wheel present on many MIDI keyboards DIRECT applies the modulation dire...

Page 20: ...alternative connections within the synthesiser or to connect other synthesiser units or modules external to the Pro 1 Connections MOD WH CV Input for Mod wheel CV OSC CV CV In For control of the osci...

Page 21: ...hich generates a GATE once the input level has passed the threshold set by the MIXER NOISE EXT knob The GATE which is produced controls the fi lter and ampli fi er envelope generators This GATE can al...

Page 22: ...fi er DO NOT connect it directly to speakers Top Panel Electrical Reference Input Input or Output Electrical speci fi cation MOD WH CV Input 0V to 5V OSC CV Input 5V to 5V GATE CLK Input 2V to trigge...

Page 23: ...adapter for damage If the GATE LED lights but no sound can be obtained check the front panel controls including VOLUME carefully against a factory patch in the Factory Patch section in this guide If...

Page 24: ...player can be expected to perform Cleaning The external metal surfaces and plastic parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth or a foam cleanser such as Servisol https amzn to 3dfNAQE Don t use alcohol a...

Page 25: ...Manchaca TX Contemporary Keyboard Magazine 20605 Lazaneo Cupertino CA 95014 Polyphony Magazine Box 20305 Oklahoma City OIC 73156 Acknowledgements Pro One images and some text from original Pro One man...

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Page 27: ...The notes played their speed your technique the voicing of ensemble instruments or soloists even the acoustical characteristics of the room all in fl uence the perception of many of the knob set param...

Page 28: ...MOD wheel Vary LFO rate Try reducing AMPLIFIER SUSTAIN and adjusting DECAY level NORMAL GLIDE with a rate of 6 7 plus wheelmodulation gives 1950s sci fi fi lm sound Advance FILTER ENVELOPE AMOUNT Phu...

Page 29: ...is a little white noise Grunge Guitar Bass Clav Trim PULSE WlDTHs near 9 Too far clockwise causes pulse to degenerate to dc no sound Raise MIXER OSC B and try different OCTAVEs Adjust DECAY times on...

Page 30: ...ve overtone FILTER ENVELOPE AMOUNT adjusts brightness of percussive effect Mod wheel provides vibrato Percussive Organ Single Engine Crop Duster First hold one key a second then add a third or fourth...

Page 31: ...WIDTH for square wave by listening for disappearance of the octave overtone Delayed Envelope Uses LFO as an envelope generator LFO is reset by keyboard trigger when ARPEGGIATE is switched on Bass Synt...

Page 32: ...B pulse or adjust MODULATION FILTER ENVELOPE AMOUNT Add keys and latch arpeggiator Arpeggiating Fifths Tune OSC A a perfect fi fth above OSC B Play chords The LFO CLOCK is controlling the ARPEGGIATOR...

Page 33: ...CM100B Revision 1 01 AP099 Plucked String E Bass Repeat Page of 33 34...

Page 34: ...AP099 Revision 1 01 CM100B Panel Blanks These panel blanks are provided for you to record your own patches Feel free to reproduce them for your own use Page of 34 34...

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