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Welcome to the world of synthesizers! Whether you’re an experienced musician or new to synths, this
Guide has all of the information you need to start creating your own music with the Blipblox After Dark.
The first step is following the easy setup instructions in
GETTING STARTED
. Users new to synthesis will
also want to review the
BASICS OF SYNTHESIZER PLAY
to orient yourself to the functions of the primary
buttons, levers, and knobs.
When you’re ready, the
CONTROL CENTER
will walk through each control in more detail while the
LED
DISPLAY GUIDE
decodes the meaning of the different light colors and positions.
Users with prior synth experience can review the
SYNTHESIS SIGNAL FLOW
to learn how the After Dark
generates sound waves to better understand how each of the controls relates to the output. Concepts like
oscillators and filters are indeed complex. But the After Dark makes controlling these algorithms fun, so
we hope it is easy to connect the sound you are hearing to the systems explained in this Guide.
While you may want to use the After Dark simply as a music exploration toy, its colorful lights and unique
shape make it ideal for live stage use.
LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURES
focuses on settings to optimize
performance play.
MIDI Input and Audio Output mean the After Dark can plug into your studio setup to use as a real
production tool.
MIDI FUNCTIONS
will have you making your own sequences and recordings in no time.
You may also want to check out the
SPECIAL CONTROL SETTINGS
so you can modify default settings such
as auto-off and the LED light show.
You will also want to check out one of the most exciting features of the After Dark, the ability to
UPGRADE
ME DRUMS USING MIDI
.
The Playtime Engineering team sincerely hopes the Blipblox After Dark will enrich its user’s lives with a new
appreciation and understanding of electronic music.
INTRODUCTION
Summary of Contents for Blipblox After Dark
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