Playtime Engineering blipblox, Quick Start Manual

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SPECIAL SETTINGS & MODES
The Blipblox comes loaded with several special settings and modes such as:
— LED Brightness, LED Light Show, Maximum Volume & Auto-Off Settings . We take our tag line “Synthesis for
All” seriously. We want the Blipblox to be accessible to all so we’ve developed a few features especially for
users with sensitivities to light or parents looking to set a maximum volume.
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Midi Sequencer Features . Playing the Blipblox with an external MIDI device, such as a keyboard or sequencer.
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Special Performance Modes . One of the features that makes the Blipblox a professional device are the
various Special Performance Modes. These modes were designed to allow you to have more control over the
Blipblox and its synthesis output. These include:
— Parameter Display Mode - In this mode, you can see the activity of all the envelopes and LFOs on the
LED display. You can also see all modulation selections for the oscillator and filter. This mode also shows
which oscillator modulation scheme is being used.
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Drum Solo Mode - In this mode, the sequencer stops playing the notes, but the drum sounds continue.
This can be used to make a dramatic pause in the music while the drums continue to play.
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Sequencer Freeze Mode - In normal operation, the Blipblox is always cycling through different sequencer
melodies and drum patterns. But if you hear a melody you really like, you can “freeze” it so it does not
automatically change to something else.
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Sequencer Off Mode - This mode turns off the sequencer and the drum machine. This is what can be
used when the Blipblox is being controlled by an external keyboard or sequencer through MIDI.
— Drum Tweak Mode - This mode lets you change the drum sounds.
— Bonus Waveform Mode . This mode allows you to access a secret stock of special sounds that were a little
too crazy to include in the default settings.
Learn More about accessing Special Settings & Modes in the
Blipblox Online Learning Toolbox at BLIPBLOX.COM