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We thank you for ordering 34one and hope you are
happy with this innovative product. Please read the
following instructions attentively to know how the
device functions. 34one is a musical instrument,
which requires practice. With this instrument, you
will be able to create great sounds.
Markus Medau, Managing director, Ploytec GmbH
Getting started
Plug the MIDI-Connector (cable of the 34one) into the MIDI-in jack of your instru-
ment (synthesizer, keyboard, computer).
As soon as you tap the foot switch, 34one is
activated and awaits another tap for 2
seconds. During this time, the LED flashes
yellow.
Right after the second "tap", 34one
starts transmitting a so called "MIDI Clock"
signal
. This information synchronizes your
synthesizer, sequencer or computer soft-
ware to the tempo. The 34one calculates the
tempo with the time between the two taps
on the pedal and bases the calculation on a
quarter note. Example: was there 1 second
between the two taps, this would equal
60bpm: 60 beats per minute. Half a second means 120dpm, 2 seconds 30bpm….
only been tapped once
...
In case the foot pedal has only been tapped once, the LED will blink red after the 2
seconds waiting time is past. A battery test will follow and the 34one is turned off
automatically. The device can be started again at any time.
Turning off
To turn 34one off, press the foot pedal down for at least one second.
While the
34one is turning off, a battery test will take place: when the LED shines green the
battery is OK, when the LED is red, this means that the battery is loosing its charge.
When you release the foot pedal the battery test is complete and 34one is turned
off and ready to be started again.
battery test
Usually, there will be a few hours of operating time left after the red light first
appears during the battery test. A standard 9V block battery (type: Alkaline) should
give you a running time from over 50 hours. When turned off, 34one does not use
any energy.
turned off automatically
In case 34one is not touched for more than 2 hours and 30 minutes, it will be turned
off automatically. This feature prevents the battery from discharging after for-
getting to turn off 34one.
Turning on and
starting
Tap the pedal on the "3" and the "4" (4/4 time). 34one now transmits a continuous
MIDI Clock signal and on the following "1" a "MIDI Start" command is also transmit-
MIDI Clock is a so called real-
time message, which is sent 24
times per quarter note. (MIDI
Time Code has to do with time
information and has nothing to
do with MIDI Clock).
The instructions of your key-
board or sequencer will explain
the use of MIDI Clock for syn-
chronization with your device.
