FutureRetro XS semi-mod lar analog synthesizer, Operation Man Al

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GETTING STARTED
I want to play now!
To play the XS, follow these directions in order.
1. Connect the XS to an audio system as shown in the illustration below.
2. Connect the MIDI IN of the XS to the MIDI OUT of your controller keyboard or sequencer.
3. Set the front panel controls of the XS as shown in the illustration on page 5.
4. You’ll need to set the MIDI channel control on the XS to the same MIDI channel your
keyboard or sequencer is sending MIDI information on.
5. Press the power switch of the XS to turn the unit on, and slowly increase the volume
control on the XS to a suitable listening level (without overdriving the input of your mixer)
while you play your keyboard or sequencer.
6. Now you can play around with the various analog parameter settings to adjust the sound that
the XS is creating.
7. When you are finished playing, press the power switch again to turn its power off.
Remember, we’re just getting started here. For a full understanding of this product and its features,
please read through the entire manual.
Note: As a general rule, first turn on the XS, then your mixer, and then your amplifier. When turning
your studio equipment off, you’ll want to turn off the amplifier first, then proceed with turning off the
rest of your equipment. This will prevent any power surges to your amplifier and speakers, which could
damage them.
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