The SUNSYN has been conceived much like a classic modular system. The amount and
structure of the individual modules is fixed nevertheless, but the connections and modulation
possibilities between those individual modules can be made in a flexible and easy way allowing
for gentle order or unrestrained chaos! In contrast to a classic analogue modular system, all
parameters and modulations can be saved in the SUNSYN.
We also want to point out some peculiarities that are inevitable in a complex analogue syn-
thesizer like the SUNSYN. Possibly you’ve only worked with digital (or virtual analogue)
synthesizers up to now. Thereby, you’ve perhaps gotten used to the extraordinary noise floor or
the lack of noise on digital machines. In an analog machine like the SUNSYN, you cannot
always guarantee a perfectly ”clean“ or 100% noise-free signal (nor would you want to!). In
spite of using the highest quality components and putting the highest efforts into the design of
the electronic circuitry, the computer part (digital brain) of the synthesizer might add some
noise to the audio signal.
Therefore, you might notice that there’s a bit more noise present than a digital synth might
produce. When you optimise the level of the SUNSYN and the gain of your mixing desk, these
side effects will not affect your productions in a negative way. Next to that, you’ll be rewarded
with an outstanding amount of power and warmth of the sounds, as well as the huge sonic
possibilities that analog has to offer. In case you’ve already worked with an old analogue classic
synthesizer, you’ll be used to the peculiarities of such a machine and you’ll be pleasantly
surprised by its stability and the ”clean“ sound of the SUNSYN.
The SUNSYN has an extensive front panel with a multitude of buttons and knobs to faci-
litate easy programming. All important features can be accessed directly through their own
specific button or knob. Some of the features have to be accessed through menus. Their struc-
ture and layout has been kept simple and efficient to make sure controlling and programming
is as intuitive as possible.
Almost every parameter can be controlled by Midi from within the sequencer and all knobs
send midi controllers for recording movements externally.
All sounds can be stored internally in the SUNSYN or on PCMCIA cards. Next to that, you
can do SysEx dumps to a computer or to another SUNSYN.
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Manual Conventions
Two simple rules!! To make this an easy reference manual to read and to make the most
important functions easily recognisable, all control elements of the front panel that are
mentioned in the text are placed between parantheses (Cutoff) in a bold font. The contents of a
display are also written in bold but are placed inside arrows < 040 >. Example:
Turn the
(Cutoff)
knob until the LC-Display shows
< 040 >.
Manual Layout
To make sure we do not overload you with too much information, some features will only be
explained briefly at first, but they’ll be fully explained later on so sit back, relax and enjoy.
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