Arturia Analog Factory 2.5 User Manual

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PROGRAMMING :

Robert Bocquier (version 2.x)

Nicolas Bronnec

Fabrice Bourgeois
Jean–Michel Blanchet
Christian De Jong

INDUSTRIALIZATION :

Frédéric Brun (Arturia)
Zhao Yitian (CME)

MANUAL :

Houston Haynes

Scott Stafiej

Richard Phan (French version)

Jean-Michel Blanchet (French version)

Antoine Back (French version)

Franck Blaszczyk (French version)

Tomoya Fukushi (Japanese version)

Nori Ubukata (Japanese version)

Kenta Sasano (Japanese version)

DESIGN :

Yannick Bonnefoy (Beautifulscreen)
Elisa Noual
Morgan Perrier

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This manual concerns two distinctive products:

 Analog Factory 2.5, a software allowing to play and modify 3500 synthesizer sounds.

 Analog Experience “The Factory”, a bundle of Analog Factory 2.5 along with a

dedicated control keyboard, the Analog Factory Keyboard.

In this package you will find:

 A CD-ROM containing the Analog Factory 2.5 installer for Mac OS X and Windows

XP/Vista/Seven

 A registration card (credit card format) including the Soft-eLicenser activation code

and Arturia’s online registration code (license number).

 The User’s Manual for the Analog Factory 2.5 software and the Analog Factory

Keyboard.

 An Analog Factory Keyboard (Analog Experience “The Factory” only)

 An USB cable (Analog Experience “The Factory” only)

Carefully store your registration card !

In order to actually use the software, you have to register, then authorize, your
virtual instrument. By registering, you identify yourself as the legitimate owner
and thus will be sure to receive the latest news and updates for your instrument.

The Serial Number and Unlock Code are required to register & authorize Analog
Factory 2.5, so these codes are the real value of your product.

See chapter 3 for more information about the authorization process.

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The MIDI keyboard uses USB or an external power adapter. Do not connect this product
with any power supply or adapter than the one described on this manual specifically
recommended by Arturia. (See Power supply for more details)

WARNING:

Do not place this product in a place or position where one might walk on, trip over or roll
anything over power or connecting cords.

The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use one, make sure that the
cord has the ability to handle maximum current needed by this product. Please consult a
local electrician for more information on your power requirements.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or recommended by Arturia.
When used with any components, please observe all safety markings and instructions that
accompany the accessory products.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without
notice or obligation to update existing units.

IMPORTANT:

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or
even death from electrical shock, damages, fire or other risks.

The product used either alone or in combination with an amplifier, headphones or speakers,
may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT
operate for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or feature
works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully
and consult your dealer before requesting service.

PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

1. Read and understand all the instructions.

2. Always follow the instructions on the instrument.

3. Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electrical plug from the outlet, as
well as the USB cable. When cleaning, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline,
alcohol, acetone, turpentine or any other organic solutions; do not use liquid cleaner,
spray or cloth that's too wet.

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4. Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as a bathtub, sink,
swimming pool or similar place.

5. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.

6. Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not block openings or vents of the
instrument; these locations are used for air circulation to prevent the instrument
from overheating. Do not place the instrument near heat vent or any place of poor
air circulation.

7. Only use the recommended specified AC adaptor (12V DC 500mA)

8. Make sure the line voltage in your location matches the input voltage specified on
the AC power adaptor.

9. Do not open and insert anything into the instrument which may cause a fire or
electrical shock.

10. Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the instrument.

11. Always take the instrument to a qualified service center. You will invalidate your
warranty if you open and remove the cover, and improper assembly may cause
electrical shock or other malfunctions.

12. Do not use the instrument with thunder and lightening present; otherwise it may
cause long distance electrical shock.

13. Do not expose the instrument to hot sunlight.

14. Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby.

15. Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper operations
to the instrument.

HANDLING CD-ROMS:

Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or
dirty CD-ROM disc may not be read properly. Keep your CD-ROMs clean, using a
commercially available CD cleaner.

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1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................8

1.1 H

1.2 H

1.3 TAE®.............................................................................................................................................................9

ISTORY

.........................................................................................................................................................8

ERE AND NOW

1.3.1 Aliasing-free oscillators.........................................................................................................................9

1.3.2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms ........................................................................10

1.3.3 Direct Filter Circuit Modeling.............................................................................................................11

..............................................................................................................................................9

2 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................13

2.1 W

2.2 MAC OS X

3 AUTHORIZATION ..........................................................................................................................................17

4 USING ANALOG FACTORY 2.5 ...................................................................................................................23

4.1 P

4.2 T

4.3 U

4.4 K

INDOWS INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

REFERENCES

OOL BAR

SING THE PRESET MANAGER

4.3.1 Instrument ............................................................................................................................................25

4.3.2 Type .....................................................................................................................................................26

4.3.3 Characteristics.....................................................................................................................................27

4.3.4 Entries Found ......................................................................................................................................27

4.3.5 Filter Options.......................................................................................................................................28

4.3.6 Current Preset Information .................................................................................................................28

4.3.7 Organization ........................................................................................................................................29

EYBOARD VIEW

4.4.1 Virtual keyboard ..................................................................................................................................30

4.4.2 The wheels ...........................................................................................................................................30

4.4.3 Filter ....................................................................................................................................................31

4.4.4 LFO......................................................................................................................................................31

4.4.5 Key parameters ....................................................................................................................................32

4.4.6 FX MIX (Effects Mix)...........................................................................................................................32

4.4.7 ADSR faders.........................................................................................................................................33

4.4.8 SNAPSHOTS buttons ...........................................................................................................................33

4.4.9 MIDI control ........................................................................................................................................34

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(XP/VISTA/7) ....................................................................................................13

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5 MODES OF OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................35

5.1 S

5.2 VST..............................................................................................................................................................36

5.3 A

5.4 P

6 ANALOG FACTORY KEYBOARD (ANALOG EXPERIENCE “THE FACTORY” ONLY)....................42

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TANDALONE AND

5.1.1 Launching the standalone application.................................................................................................35

5.1.2 Preferences configuration....................................................................................................................35

5.2.1 Installation...........................................................................................................................................36

5.2.2 Instrument use in the VST mode...........................................................................................................36

UDIO UNIT (MAC OS X ONLY

5.3.1 Installation...........................................................................................................................................38

5.3.2 Use in Logic Pro ..................................................................................................................................38

5.3.3 Use in Digital Performer .....................................................................................................................39

RO TOOLS

5.4.1 Installation...........................................................................................................................................39

5.4.2 Utilization of the plug-in ......................................................................................................................39

MIDI

CONFIGURATION

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6.1 F

6.2 W

6.3 A

6.4 S

6.5 R

6.6 B

RONT PANEL OVERVIEW

6.1.1 The keyboard .......................................................................................................................................43

6.1.2 Shift button...........................................................................................................................................43

6.1.3 Level/search rotary encoder ................................................................................................................43

6.1.4 Preset/octave buttons ...........................................................................................................................43

6.1.5 Snapshot/save buttons..........................................................................................................................44

HEELS

.......................................................................................................................................................44

6.2.1 Pitch wheel...........................................................................................................................................44

6.2.2 Modulation wheel ................................................................................................................................44

FTERTOUCH

YNTHESIS SECTION

6.4.1 Filter setting rotary encoders ..............................................................................................................45

6.4.2 LFO setting rotary encoders ................................................................................................................46

6.4.3 Key Parameter rotary encoders ...........................................................................................................46

6.4.4 FX Mix rotary encoders .......................................................................................................................46

6.4.5 Envelope Sliders ..................................................................................................................................46

EAR PANEL OVERVIEW

6.5.1 MIDI connections ................................................................................................................................47

6.5.2 Power supply .......................................................................................................................................47

ASIC

................................................................................................................................................45

MIDI

CONTROL

.............................................................................................................................42

.....................................................................................................................................45

...............................................................................................................................46

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7 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION (ANALOG EXPERIENCE “THE FACTORY” ONLY) .................................48

7.1 U

7.2 W

7.3 MIDI

7.4 MIDI

7.5 S

8 MIDI CONTROL CENTER (ANALOG EXPERIENCE “THE FACTORY” ONLY) .................................52

8.1 L

8.2 C

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9.1 S

9.2 FCC INFORMATION (USA)......................................................................................................................59

9.3 CANADA ....................................................................................................................................................59

9.4 EUROPE......................................................................................................................................................60

SING THE KEYBOARD

HAT IS

MIDI?............................................................................................................................................48

IMPLEMENTATION CHART

CONTROLLERS LIST

YSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES DETAIL

AUNCHING THE

HANGING

8.2.1 Global settings .....................................................................................................................................53

8.2.2 Individual control settings ...................................................................................................................53

8.2.3 Saving settings to the keyboard............................................................................................................54

OFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

MIDI

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MIDI C

SETTINGS

ONTROL CENTER

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 History

In early 2001, Arturia began working on advanced algorithms for the digital emulation of
analog circuit audio characteristics. They are known as TAE®, standing for True Analog
Emulation. In non-technical language, this is an unprecedented way of creating the very
unique sound one finds in a synthesizer such as the Moog Modular. Nearly a year after they
began work on the algorithms, Arturia was ready for feedback. At the 2002 NAMM show in
California, Arturia shared an early version of what would later be the Moog Modular V with
the renowned maker of the original Moog synthesizer, Doctor Bob Moog.

In seeking insight from sound production experts, such as Dr. Moog, as well as avid
synthesizer users, Arturia was able to ensure the quality of the instruments they made; so
well in fact the Dr. Moog himself endorsed the Moog Modular V. The launch of this sound
powerhouse was an instant success, winning awards from several top magazines, and
leading to the development of other synth recreations.

Shortly thereafter, Arturia started receiving many requests from musicians, producers and
bands. Many of them explained how they were planning to replace their original hardware
synthesizers by virtual instruments. Artists around the globe were beginning to see the
advantages of a software alternative to hardware-based synthesizers.

The CS-80V emulated the legendary Yamaha CS-80, considered by many as "the ultimate
polyphonic" synthesizer, and was launched at the AES 2003 in New York. Imagine some of
your favorite music from diverse artists such as Keith Emerson or Stevie Wonder, and you'll
get an idea of what the CS-80V is capable of.

Released at the NAMM 2004, the Minimoog V was our recreation of the Minimoog, quite
possibly the most famous synthesizer ever. The original Minimoog has been big on the
music scene since the 70’s; still today the Minimoog has a large following thanks to its
many sound capabilities.

The ARP 2600 V was launched at the NAMM 2005 in Anaheim. This is a faithful reproduction
of the ARP 2600 and is great for just about any sound one might wish to create: everything
from drum n’ bass stabs to Star Wars’ R2-D2 sounds have been made with the Arp.

At the Winter NAMM Show 2006, ARTURIA announced the release of its seventh product:
the Prophet V. This powerful hybrid gives you two instruments in one: it combines the
warmth of the legendary Prophet 5 programmable analog synth with the unique Vector
Synthesis textures of the digital Prophet VS.

And finally, at the summer 2007 NAMM Show, Arturia launched the Jupiter-8V. In terms of
sonic possibilities, it complemented its “Arturia siblings” by bringing something different.
The Jupiter-8 V was capable of creating very versatile sounds. You could easily make 'fat' or
‘Crystal’ sounds with it. In fact, the Jupiter-8 sounded the way it looked, ‘sleek and
polished’.

The electro-pop community became quickly convinced by the qualities of the original
Jupiter-8. 'Relax', by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was produced incorporating a Jupiter 8, and
players such Vince Clarke, John Foxx, and Martyn Ware also used it abundantly. The path to
classic status of the Jupiter started there.

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Other artists that have used The Jupiter-8 include: Howard Jones, Tangerine Dream,
Underworld, Jean Michel Jarre, Depeche Mode, Prince, Gary Wright, Adrian Lee, Heaven 17,
Kitaro, Elvis Costello, Tears for Fears, Huey Lewis and the News, Journey, Moog Cookbook,
Yes, Devo, Freddy Fresh, Simple Minds, Jan Hammer and BT.

1.2 Here and Now

Analog Factory 2.5 brings you the full spectrum of sounds from all of the above instruments
in an easy to use, no-hassle interface. As you will soon see in exploring the instrument
yourself, a single instrument gives you your pick from the most complete synthesis sound
palette one could ask for: the great bass of the Moog Modular, the brass and strings of the
Prophet, the pads and FX of the ARP 2600, etc.

If you have never played a real synth, or even if you don’t know what a synthesizer is, it
doesn't matter; you will be glad to have invested in such a powerful instrument once you
hear the difference Analog Factory 2.5 makes in your studio.

1.3 TAE

®

TAE®, True Analog Emulation, is Arturia's outstanding technology dedicated to the digital
reproduction of analog circuits used in vintage synthesizers.

When implemented in software code, TAE®’s algorithms guarantee authentic emulation of
hardware specifications. This is why Analog Factory 2.5, and all of Arturia’s virtual
synthesizers, offer an unparalleled quality of sound.

TAE® combines three major advances in the domain of synthesis:

1.3.1 Aliasing-free oscillators

Standard digital synthesizers produce aliasing in high frequencies, and also when using
Pulse Width Modulation or FM.

TAE® allows the production of totally aliasing-free oscillators in all contexts (PWM, FM…),
and at no extra CPU cost.

Aliasing

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Linear frequency Spectrum of an existing well-known software synthesizer

Linear frequency spectrum of the Analog Factory 2.5 oscillator made with TAE

®

1.3.2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms

The waveforms produced by the oscillators in analog synthesizers are marked by the
presence of a capacitor in the circuits. The discharge of the capacitor results in a light bend
in the original waveform (notably for saw tooth, triangular and square waveforms). TAE®
reproduces the result of this capacitor discharge in software. This is the analysis of a
waveform from one of the 5 original instruments that Arturia’s software emulates, followed
by one made by Analog Factory 2.5. They are both equally deformed by the low-pass and
high—pass filtering.

Temporal representation of a “saw tooth” waveform of a hardware synthesizer

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Temporal representation of a “saw tooth” waveform reproduced by TAE

®

What’s more, the hardware analog oscillators were unstable. In fact, their waveform varies
slightly from one period to another. If we add to this the fact that the starting point for each
period (in Trigger mode) can vary with the temperature and other environmental conditions,
we see why vintage synthesizers have such a typical sound.

TAE® reproduces the instability of oscillators, bringing a fatter and “bigger” sound.

1.3.3 Direct Filter Circuit Modeling

Due to advances in computer processing power, Analog Factory 2.5 can now employ direct
filter modeling techniques to achieve unprecedented accuracy in the emulation of a
hardware synthesizer’s filter. By modeling the operation of the individual hardware
components of the filter circuit, the warm nuances synonymous with analog sounds are
recreated. This graph is a frequency domain plot as just a single example of direct circuit
modeling in action; it shows the generation of harmonics at multiples of the resonant
frequency when the filter is in self oscillation mode, for both one of Arturia’s virtual
instruments and what it is emulating. These harmonics are characteristic of hardware
synthesizer filters and are due to the non-linear behavior inherent to its analog circuitry.
The harmonics generated add to the richness and warmth of the sound produced by the
filter. As a result of the direct recreation of this analog circuitry, the same characteristics of
the sound are present, thus giving the user a truly analog sound.

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Comparison of harmonics generated by the filter circuits in self oscillation

of Analog Factory 2.5 and a hardware synthesizer

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Windows installation (XP/VISTA/7)

Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. Explore the contents of the CD-ROM, double click on the
icon named Analog Factory 2.5 Setup.exe.

At the first step of the installation, choose the destination folder for the Analog Factory 2.5
installation. By default, it will be installed in this location:

C:\Program Files\Arturia\Analog Factory 2.5

You can change the destination with the Browse button.

If you own a previous version, this version will be overwritten.

Choose the installation folder

Analog Factory 2.5 will be installed as a standalone application. The following stage will let
you choose to install Analog Factory 2.5 as a plug-in. To do this, choose the protocol(s) that
you wish to use (VST or RTAS). For more information on these protocols, go to Chapter 9.

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Choice of protocols

For the VST protocol, you must choose an installation folder in order for the host application
to use Analog Factory 2.5 as a plug-in. If you do not know how to make this choice, go to
Chapter 8.

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Choice of VST plug-in installation folder

The installation program now has enough information to complete the installation. When the
installation process is completed, please proceed to authorization step (Chapter 3).

2.2 MAC OS X installation

Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. Explore the content of the CD-ROM, then double-click on
the icon named Analog Factory 2.5 Setup Mac.

Follow these steps:

• read and accept the End User License Agreement,

• select a destination.

When prompted, enter the administrator name and password of your computer in the
authentication window.

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Authentication window

Analog Factory 2.5 will next be installed as a standalone application, but also as VST, AU
and RTAS plug-ins.

The installation program now has enough information to complete the installation. When the
installation process is completed, please proceed to authorization step (Chapter 3).

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3 AUTHORIZATION

Now that your Analog Factory 2.5 has been installed, you have to authorize the synthesizer.

This doesn’t apply to owners of the previous 1.x version, who may use the software right away using their USB-

eLicenser hardware dongle.

Contrary to 1.x versions that used the USB-eLicenser protection scheme, Analog Factory 2.x
uses the “Soft-eLicenser” virtual dongle solution by default. Avoiding the use of a USB port,
this system allows using the synthesizer on one machine which must be connected to the
Internet during the authorization process.

To transfer your license on another computer, or simply use Analog Factory 2.5 on several computers (one

instance at a time), you will need:

- to use one USB-eLicenser hardware dongle (sold separately, also used by many other software editors);

- in the eLicenser Control Center, to drag-and-drop your license from Soft-eLicenser to USB-eLicenser.
This transfer, requiring a valid Internet connection, can be done both ways:

- from Soft-eLicenser to USB-eLicenser;

- from USB-eLicenser to Soft-eLicenser.
Please check the eLicenser documentation installed on your computer for any further technical details.

The first step is to register your software in order to obtain the activation code that will
enable you to actually use the software.

You should have handy the license serial number of Analog Factory 2.5 and the unlock code
(these are integral part of the software and are printed on a small plastic card)

Connect your computer to the Internet, and go to this web page:

http://www.arturia.com/login

If you don’t have any Arturia account yet, please create one now:

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This will take you to this form:

If you already have an account made, simply log in:

Once you are logged into your account, you can register your Analog Factory 2.5 and
request your activation code.

Go to the “My Registered Products” section of your account and click on the “Add” button:

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