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BUILDING PATCHES

Building patches on the patch matrix requires non 
linear approach that is bit different form patching a 
regular synthesizer. Without patch designed the 
SYNTRX will not make any sound. When connecting 
the modules, you basically go in circles in and out of 
the patch matrix. Here are some examples.

In this basic patch, the output signal from Oscillator 1 goes directly 
into the input of the Output amplifier for Channel 1. Nothing interest-
ing here, but we have a sound on the output. By adjusting the Fre-
quency dial on Oscillator 1, you can alter the pitch of the sound, and 
by adjusting the waveshape and level controls, you can alter the 
timbre of the sound.

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SIGNAL INPUTS

CONTROL INPUTS

Ch1             Output

Ch2             Output

Meter

Envelope

Reverb

Oscilla

tor

frequency

Filter

Deca

y

Reverb Mix

Filter Frequency

Output

ch. level

Ring

mod

A

B

1

2

1

2

3

Output Ch1 
Output Ch2 
Oscillator 1
Oscillator 2

Oscillator 3

+S&H

Noise

Input

Env. signal

Filter
Trapezoid

Ring mod
Reverb.

Joystick

Ch1
Ch2

SOURCES

TREA

TMENTS

OUTPUT 

AMPLIFIER 1

OSCILLATOR 1

Summary of Contents for SYNTRX

Page 1: ...wall wart adapter User manual 10 patch note stencils Thank you for purchasing the Erica Synths SYNTRX Synthesizer Since its beginnings Erica Synths has promoted experimental electronic music and has d...

Page 2: ...he EMS Synthi and called a TRAPE ZOID because the envelope shape reminds one of a trapeze The Trapezoid generates control voltages to control events on the SYNTRX the amplitude of the signal the pitch...

Page 3: ...al loudspeakers control their loudness unless you want to use the reverberation unit as another sound source Fade between DRY unaffected audio and WET processed through the reverb tank signals manuall...

Page 4: ...dio signal output for VCA linked to the envelope generator Output for Ring modulator Output for Reverberation unit Control Voltage from the Joystick corresponding to vertical movement also control vol...

Page 5: ...ONNECTION PREVIEW LIVE PERFORMANCE equivalent to making experimental sounds on Synthi with a sticking pin into the matrix and removing it navigate to the desired connection point push and hold SHIFT a...

Page 6: ...er for Channel 1 Nothing interest ing here but we have a sound on the output By adjusting the Fre quency dial on Oscillator 1 you can alter the pitch of the sound and by adjusting the waveshape and le...

Page 7: ...h of the Oscillator 1 will be modulated by the vertical movement of the Joystick Following this this approach you can build quite advanced patches For inspiration refer to some patch examples below 4...

Page 8: ...s MIDI note messages control pitch of the VCOs if the external CV is used MIDI notes are added to the external analogue CV so you can use the MIDI keyboard or sequencer to transpose the pitch of the V...

Page 9: ...e instrument carefully Never let it drop or fall over The Warranty does not apply to instruments with visual damage Bassline DB 01 must be shipped in the original packaging only Any system shipped to...

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