6 Overview of Technology
(PL2) Synthesizer - English Manual
Connectivity 7
(PL2) Synthesizer - English Manual
Connectivity
Overview of Technology
Despite its small housing the PL2 is a complete duophonic mono synthesizer. The PL2 generates an enormous variety of sounds
with the help of two square wave (pulse) oscillators which can be interconnected in variable and innovative ways - these are
fun to experiment with. Not only the classic waveforms such as saw-, sine- or pulse-waves will be simulated, rather newly and
interesting sounds - from warm to destructive - are also generated.
The PL2 receives its data via a selectable MIDI channel and all setting parameters can be edited by MIDI controller commandos.
Up to 32 of your own self-programmed sounds can be stored in the user memory area. In addition, further 32 factory sounds are
located within a fixed memory area which provides ideal starting material to experiment with.
Generally, the PL2 follows the principle of subtractive synthesis in which the waveform (generated by the oscillators) first runs
through a wide range adjustable digital filter stage (low- high- and band-pass) to edit the frequency spectrum and/or amplify
the resonance area if desired. After the digital filter an additional analog low-pass filter follows which particularly ensures the
necessary warmth especially for destructive- and digital-like sounds.
Wait, there’s more: a dedicated analog saturation stage at the output provides dynamic compression and therefore a respect-
able bass punch is created.
Of course the PL2 includes several additional options in terms of sound and playing manipulation like LFO modulation, PWM,
ADSR envelope and various play modes. Another interesting detail: LFO- and envelope-speed synchronise automatically to an
external applied MIDI clock - whereby the PL2 perfectly adjust to your song tempo.
For convenient and extended operation a software editor is available for Mac and PC. In addition, future PL2 synthesizer exten-
sions or new features can be integrated by updating the firmware.
MIDI jack.
1.
With the MIDI input jack it is possible to connect external
MIDI peripheral (e.g. keyboards, PC MIDI interfaces, etc.) Usually the PL2
will be powered through this jack also.
Audio output jack.
2.
The output jack is designed to be connected to un-
balanced RCA (cinch) lines. If possible only use high quality RCA audio
cables.
Micro-B USB jack.
3.
In most cases the PL2 synthesizer will be powered
through the MIDI jack and no external power supply will be required.
You can connect a separate power supply (not included) or USB PC/HUB
port to this jack, if necessary. Also refer to
”Important Notes about Po-
Important Notes about Po-
wer Supply“
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