User Interface
Understanding Voices, MIDI Channels and Polyphony
When using synthesizer mode, the Synthino XM controls let you define 4 different voices.
Each voice can have its own envelope and waveform, allowing you to play 4 completely
different sounding instruments at the same time. A voice is defined by the set of parameters
that make a particular sound or instrument. Specifically, a voice is defined by a waveform and
the ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release) envelope parameters. The
voice select
pot lets
you specify which voice that the waveform and envelope controls are changing.
The incoming MIDI channel is mapped to one of the 4 voices. Channels 14 map directly to
voices 14. Higher MIDI channels “wrap” naturally, so notes on channel 5 use voice 1, notes
on channel 6 use voice 2, etc.
The Synthino XM is polyphonic and can play up to 5 notes at the same time, regardless of
voice or MIDI channel. As an example, you might be playing your keyboard controller on
channel 1 and can play up to 5 notes simultaneously, all played with voice 1 parameters. Or
you might be using sequencer software on your computer playing 4 different tracks on
different MIDI channels, and the 5 simultaneous notes are spread across those channels,
playing different voices.
Secondary Functions on Pots and Buttons
In some modes, pots and buttons may have secondary functions labeled as "
fn
:". These
functions are enabled/disabled by tapping button 4. When secondary functions are enabled,
the LED under button 4 flashes and the particular pot or button now controls the parameter
labeled as “
fn
:”.
Example
: In synthesizer mode, pot 8 (rightmost pot in second row) controls the filter cutoff
frequency, but has the secondary function of controlling the filter resonance. Tap button 4 to
enable the secondary functions. The LED on button 4 now flashes. Use pot 8 to control the
filter resonance. Now disable secondary functions by tapping button 4 again. The LED stops
flashing and pot 8 now controls filter cutoff again.
