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Summary of Contents for Werkstatt-01

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS USER S MANUAL Analog Synthesizer Moogfest 2014 Kit ...

Page 2: ... in conjunction with this product is installed according to the safety specifications supplied with that equipment 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time 12 This product in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of ti...

Page 3: ...lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on...

Page 4: ...2 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 13 Voltage Controlled Filter 14 Voltage Controlled Amplifier 14 Oscillator Modulation 15 Filter Modulation 16 Low Frequency Oscillator 17 Envelope Generator 18 Keyboard 19 Patchable Header 20 Rear Panel 21 ABOVE AND BEYOND Interfacing with Other Synthesizers and Effects 21 Hacking Circuit Bending 23 SPECIFICATIONS 24 ...

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Page 6: ... Assembly is extremely simple Any user can quickly build this analog synthesizer with minimal tools and expertise Through assembly and inspired investigation the Werkstatt Ø1 is an excellent platform for exploring the world of analog synthesizer circuits A lifetime of experimentation knob twisting and sound design awaits ...

Page 7: ...o initiate an event Changing Pitch or frequency is an example of using a Control Voltage playing a key on a keyboard is an example of generating a Gate signal In an analog synthesizer each set of circuits performs a particular job The oscillators filters and envelopes etc are each self contained modules By design these modules are wired together using both audio signals and control signals However...

Page 8: ...lectronic components To protect the circuitry when you are assembling your Werkstatt leave the circuit board in its protective anti static sleeve until you are ready to install it Also take a moment to ground yourself by touching a metal surface or grounded object before you handle the circuit board PARTS LIST Unpack your Werkstatt synthesizer kit and make sure all parts are present and accounted ...

Page 9: ...ber feet by pushing them into the holes of the Bottom Chassis and twisting The black nylon washer is used as a spacer between the audio jack and the inside of the Bottom Chassis You will need to cut a 1 16 section from the washer 2 TRIMMING THE NYLON WASHER ...

Page 10: ... audio jack through the jack hole and be sure the five mounting holes in the Printed Circuit Board line up with the standoffs on the Bottom Chassis Using the silver pan head machine screws x5 loosely attach the Printed Circuit Board to the chassis Take a moment to make sure everything is lined up neatly and correctly including the power input jack and then go ahead and tighten the screws Finally p...

Page 11: ... proceeding YOUR WERKSTATT IS NOW COMPLETE Place the 13 button caps on the keyboard buttons Place the Top Panel in position so that all of the knobs switches and key board buttons pass through the corresponding holes Secure the Top Panel using the four x4 black sheet metal screws The screw holes in the Top Panel should line up with the screw holes in the Bottom Chassis NOTE Tightening these screws...

Page 12: ...many hard wired connections that allow the Werkstatt to be used as is the addition of a Patchable Header allows the freedom to connect the modules in new and creative ways DEFAULT SETTINGS Carefully set all of the controls to the default positions shown below This will provide a great starting point for exploring the functions and features of the Werkstatt Ø1 Analog Synthesizer ...

Page 13: ...zy sound before filtering The strength or level of each harmonic is the reciprocal of its number in the harmonic series PULSE This waveform is unique in that it only contains the odd numbered harmonics The ratio that controls the relative volume of these harmonics is determined by the Pulse Width The width of the pulse can be anything from a wide rectangle to a square to a very narrow rectangle Th...

Page 14: ...d as second audio sound source MODE MODE SWITCH The VCA can function in one of two ways controlled by the Mode switch ON In this position the VCA is always on and the audio signal of the Werkstatt is output continuously all the time This setting is great for when you are creating synthesizer sounds and effects that need to play for an extended period or droning sounds EG EG is short for Envelope G...

Page 15: ...EST DESTINATION SWITCH This switch allows you to choose which control will be affected by the chosen Modulation Source PWM When the switch is in this position the Modulation source will be used to continually vary the width of the Pulse wave The VCO Wave switch must be set to Pulse NOTE Placing the switch in the PWM position will override the Pulse Width Modulation PWM knob in the VCO section FREQ...

Page 16: ...ARITY POLARITY SWITCH The Polarity of the VCF modulation source can be reversed That is the nor mally negative portions will become positive and vice versa For example instead of using the Attack portion of the EG to boost the Filter Cutoff frequen cy inverting the polarity will allow the Attack portion to lower the Filter Cutoff Frequency Just be aware that if the Cutoff is already set low invert...

Page 17: ... TRIANGLE The Triangle wave creates a continuously changing value that sweeps between the upper and lower limits of the wave Vibrato is a good example of Triangle wave modulation The Low Frequency Oscillator creates a consistent modulation source that can be used to add a repeating cyclical change to any of the modulation sources It can be used to modulate the Filter Cutoff Frequency the Pitch of ...

Page 18: ... ATTACK ATTACK KNOB The time it takes for the Envelope Generator to reach its maximum level is known as the Attack time For a fast Attack turn this knob counter clockwise For a slower Attack increase the value by turning the knob clockwise NOTE Keep this knob turned down when the SUSTAIN switch in the OFF posi tion or the EG will not produce an output DECAY DECAY KNOB The time it takes for the Env...

Page 19: ... G B A KEYBOARD OCTAVE SCALING Play the lowest note C on the keyboard now play the highest note C1 The interval you hear between these notes should be one octave If you have an electronic guitar tuner you can use it to verify the notes being played If the interval is not one octave there is a Variable Resistor trimmer VR10 on the Printed Circuit Board la beled KB TRIM that can be adjusted to fine ...

Page 20: ...that apply It is common to create a Y connection at a CV out point and drive two separate inputs Many of the Werkstatt s outputs already have two connec tions However it is best to avoid mixing two Control signals by creating a Y connection at a CV input as adding these voltages together can possibly exceed the capabilities of the input You should also avoid patching an output to an output this is...

Page 21: ...tatt is desired the two devices must share a common ground connection or the external control will not work The simplest way to achieve this is to plug the two devices into the same audio mixer Both devices will have ground at the sleeve of their audio jacks Make this audio ground connection before connecting the units together USE CAUTION Patching to external CV and Audio sources can subject the ...

Page 22: ...output as 1 Volt Octave CREATING CABLES For internal patching use the included Patchable Header cables If you want to patch the Werkstatt to external gear you may want to convert the included patch cables so they can plug into the 1 4 3 5mm patch points on the other products One simple technique is to take a 1 4 TS patch cable and cut it in half to make two half cables Now take one of the Werkstat...

Page 23: ...pers also exist for the unused Integrated Circuit pins IC Gates in order to terminate the unused inputs EXPERIMENTER S BREADBOARD PADS This is 16 x 6 grid of unconnected through hole pads provides an area for bread boarding new circuit designs On the schematic these appear as a group of unconnected jumpers Warranty Warning Hacking or Modifying your Werkstatt in any way will naturally void your war...

Page 24: ... some cases MOOG MUSIC INC its authorized dealers and distributors may be unable to respond to inquiries regarding pub lished circuit diagram materials from people who have not purchased the product 4 Specifications and electronic circuits of products are subject to change without notice 5 MOOG MUSIC INC does not recommend modification of its products 6 Please be aware that modifying any Moog Musi...

Page 25: ... via VR 5 VCO LIN IN Linear FM Input this is an inverted input incr ease in voltage applied lowers the frequency Control Outputs VCO CV Control Voltage Audio Output SOUND MODIFIERS VCF VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER Type 4 pole 24 dB Octave Ladder self oscillating low pass filter with resonance Controllers CUTOFF knob Selectable LFO EG Switch Polarity Switch VCF IN Filter Cutoff Input Control Inputs VC...

Page 26: ...e Low Note Priority Legato Triggering with Glide Controllers GLIDE knob Time of Glide Portamento effect Control Outputs KB CV OUT Keyboard Control Voltage Output 3 7 Volts per Octave nominal level TRIG Keyboard Trigger Output 5 msec pulse 0 5 Volt signal GATE Keyboard Gate Output 0 5 Volt signal PATCHABLE HEADER Control Voltage Inputs VCA IN 0 to 5 Volt VCA MODE switch set to ON 2 5 to 2 5 Volt VC...

Page 27: ... keyboard EG Output x2 ASD AD type Envelope Generator 0 to 5V signal LFO Output x2 2 5 to 2 5 Volt Triangle or Square wave Shape selected by LFO WAVE switch VCF Output x2 2 to 2 Volt signal for audio or CV uses VCO Output x2 0 to 5 Volt VCO signal Shape selected by VCO WAVE switch Audio Output 1 4 Unbalanced Output Nominal 1 5 Volt Signal Power AC wall transformer Output 12 Volts DC 1 2 Amperes 2 ...

Page 28: ...n The warranty will not be honored if the product is not properly packed Send it to Moog Music with transportation and insurance charges paid A reasonable cost for service materials and return freight will be charged to replace materials defective through the fault of the user or for which the one year warranty period has expired Transportation and insurance charges from Moog Music to your United ...

Page 29: ...ubject to change without notice Moog and Werkstatt Ø1 are registered trademarks of Moog Music Inc 2014 Moog Music Inc MOOG MUSIC INC 160 Broadway St Asheville NC 28801 P 828 251 0090 E info moogmusic com W www moogmusic com ...

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