Arcana Strum, AS-0.6 USER MANUAL

Arcana Strum

Quick Start Guide AS-0.6

StrumPress

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USB Connection to Power

Connection to a 5 volt power supply. Also allows MIDI connection to supported devices, such as computers or mobile devices running MIDI apps. While the device is connected to USB power, the internal lithium battery is also being charged.

2

Connection to External Devices

E-Box: connection to an external box through which various switches and sensors can be connected.

1

USB

Connection

to Power

2

Connection to

External Devices

3

Melodic

Mode

Power

Reset

10

Mode

9

8

7

Transposition

11

6

String

Location

5

4

3

Duration

SeptaChords

Connecting

a Strap

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3

Connecting a Strap

The Arcana Strum can be played close to the body with a standard guitar strap.

4

String Location

The six strum stick lights indicate the location of the strings on the strum stick.

5

SeptaChords

Changes in the variety of sounds and the addition of a fourth note in each chord played with the Arcana Strum.

6

Power, Reset

When the device is off, pressing this button will activate the device. While the device is on, a short press will put the device in Harmony Mode and will display the battery level on the strum stick indicators. Press this button for over 5 seconds to turn the device off.

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Transposition

Pressing the Sharp # or Flat button changes the tonal range by a semitone each' time. A long press (until the light blinks) changes the range by an octave. Pressing the Sharp and Flat buttons simultaneously returns the device to its default state.

8

Mode 9 Mode

Different note arrangement - more details can be found in the included MUSICAL GUIDELINES booklet.

10

Melodic Mode

Pressing this button will switch the instrument from Harmonic Mode to Melodic Mode, used for playing melodies, solos and compositions with notes or tabs (a method used for writing music for guitar).

11

Duration

Changing the note duration. When the light is on, the note duration is shorter. This function is only available in Harmonic Mode. In Melodic Mode, the notes persist until the keys are released.

5

Locking the

Keyboard

Strum Stick

Adjustment

17

16

Changing

to 3 Keys

Mode

15

Left

Hand

Playing

12

14

Method

Changes

Skill 1/2

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Dynamics

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12

Strum Stick Adjustment

Changes the strength of the Strum Stick’s resistance when moving between strings. Rotating clockwise will increase the resistance. Rotating counter-clockwise will decrease the resistance.

13

Dynamics

When this switch is on, the volume of the sound will depend on the pressure and strength of the player’s performance. When this switch is off, the volume remains constant, and does not depend on the player.

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Method Changes Skill 1/2

Changes the order and arrangement of the notes according to the player’s ability.

15

Left Hand Playing

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Changing to 3 Keys Mode

Changing the musical method from 5 keys to 3 keys, and thus, changing the arrangement of notes accordingly.

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Locking the Keyboard

You can customize the keyboard angle to your personal liking by releasing the locking knob and rotating the keyboard to your prefered angle.

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