1/19/2018
Mutable Instruments | Yarns
https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/yarns/manual/
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Select *S(AVE*) and click the encoder to save the current settings into one of the 8 slots. Select – to cancel.
Select *I(NIT*) and click the encoder to reset the current settings to basic settings (120 BPM, mono layout, no
arpeggiator or sequencer).
Select *Q(UICK SETUP*) and click the encoder to rapidly build a setup from notes input from a MIDI
keyboard (see next section).
Select *>(SYSEX DUMP)* to send the current settings as a block of SysEx data to the MIDI out. They can be
recorded in a SysEx librarian utility and sent back later to restore these settings.
*C(ALIBRATE)* displays the calibration menu (see next section).
*E(XIT)* leaves the LOAD/SAVE menu.
When Yarns is powered on, the first program (P1) is always loaded. It is recommended to regularly save your
work there.
QUICK SETUP
Yarns offers a “quick setup” option to rapidly cut through the menu diving when setting up channels and
layouts. Press the encoder for a second to display the load/save menu. Select *Q(UICK SETUP*) and click
the encoder to start. The display shows “++”. Play notes from your keyboard(s)/controller(s) and click the
encoder.
If only one note has been played, a monophonic setup (1M) is created for the channel on which the note has
been received.
If two notes have been played on the same channel, a duophonic (2P) setup is created. More than 2 notes, and
a quadraphonic (4P) setup is created.
If notes have been received from 2 or more different channels, a multi-timbral setup is created for these channels
(2M or 4M).
If adjacent notes (such as B and C ; or F and F#) have been played, a split is created at this point.
If all notes are received on channel 10 (traditionally assigned to drums in the GM standard), a Triggers setup (4T)
is created, with each part being triggered by one of the played notes.
If some notes are received on channel 10, and some notes on other channels, a multi-timbral setup is created,
with one part per note on the channel 10 (for triggering percussions), and general purpose monophonic parts
assigned to the other channels.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
A multimeter with at least 4
1
⁄
2
digits of precision is needed for this step.
To enter the calibration menu, press the encoder for one second and select *C(ALIBRATE)* in the list. The
display shows the active CV output. Use the encoder to select the output to calibrate, or select OK to exit the
calibration mode.
Once a CV output has been selected, connect a patch cable from this output to your multimeter. The display
indicates the voltage, in Volts, that should be read on the multimeter (-3 at the beginning of the procedure),
when measuring the voltage between ground and the CV output of the module. If the reading is incorrect,
click the encoder (the display blinks), and rotate the encoder until the target voltage is reached. Click when
you are done - the display no longer blinks. Select the next voltage in the list, and do the necessary
adjustments. Calibration has to be done for all voltages between -3V and +7V. Select “OK” after the last
voltage has been adjusted. The part selection menu is shown. Calibrate the other CV output channels if
necessary.
Good luck! We have automated this procedure on our end!
