Rare Waves LLC
Grendel RA-9 Grenadier
User Guide 1.3
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The Grendel RA-9 Grenadier is a monophonic true analog
synthesizer with CV-Gate control and a built-in keypad for manual
play.
It was designed to seek a balance between simple controls and
maximum flexibility while adhering to a strict knob-per-function layout.
Fourteen patch points multiply the creative possibilities for sound
manipulation
via
interconnection with other analog equipment.
The Grenadier offers a unique filterbank with three voltage controlled
filters in parallel. It can produce a wider range of midrange and low
frequency timbres than one filter alone. Vowel effects are possible.
A built-in sequencer can be activated for minimal melodic and
rhythmic lines. Connecting a MIDI-CV converter (
not included
) allows
you to sequence the Grenadier from a computer music workstation.
The housing is built from tough steel and has a built-in roll cage to
protect the control surface.
C r e d i t s
Eric Archer
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hardware and graphics
Nathan Wooster
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firmware
M a n u f a c t u r e d b y
Rare Waves LLC
P.O. Box 729
Llano, TX 78643
United States
An AC adapter is required to use the
Grendel RA-9 Grenadier
. There is no internal battery
.
The unit is on whenever power is applied. There is no power switch. The Grenadier uses very little power (less than the
AC adapter itself). To save electricity, it is wise to unplug the AC adapter when the unit is not in use.
A regulated 9VDC tip-positive AC adapter is supplied with the unit.
The Grenadier is flexible with regard to its DC power source. Nearly any adapter can be used that is rated for 7.5 volts to
12 volts output and has a 2.1mm center pin connector.
Ÿ
It is
OK
to use tip positive or tip negative power source.
Ÿ
It is
OK
to use a daisy-chain cable to power the Grenadier from a 9V adapter that is shared with other FX.
Ÿ
Don’t
connect an unregulated adapter that is rated for more than 500 mA. (If its large and heavy, avoid it)
Ÿ
Don’t
connect an adapter that is rated for more than 12 volts output.
