Behringer Deepmind 6 User Manual

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User Manual

DeepMind 6

True Analog 6-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer,

and Tablet Remote Control

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DeepMind 6 User Manual

 

Table of Contents

 

Thank you........................................................................

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Important Safety Instructions.......................................

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Legal Disclaimer..............................................................

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Limited warranty............................................................

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About the DeepMind 6...................................................

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1. Introduction................................................................

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2. Features......................................................................

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3. Controls.......................................................................

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4. Program Management.............................................

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5. Playing Guide............................................................

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6. Signal Path / Voice Structure ..................................

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7. Menu System.............................................................

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8. Programming...........................................................

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9. Effects Reference Guide...........................................

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10. Short-cuts..............................................................

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11. Applications..........................................................

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12. DAW MIDI Configuration.....................................

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13. System Block Diagram.........................................

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14. Connection Wiring Diagrams..............................

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15. Technical Specifications......................................

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16. MIDI Commands...................................................

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17. MIDI NRPN Commands.........................................

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18. Global Commands................................................

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19. MIDI SysEx Commands.........................................

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20. Firmware Update..................................................

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21. Troubleshooting...................................................

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22. Bootloader Menu.................................................

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23. Definition of Terms..............................................

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24. Appendix 1 - Octave Shifting..............................

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25. Appendix 2 - ARP/SEQ/LFO Sync Timing............

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26. Appendix 3 - Poly Chords....................................

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27. Appendix 4 - Default Program............................

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28. Appendix 5 - Revert to Panel...............................

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Thank you

Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the DeepMind 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer—our True Analog 6-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, and Tablet Remote Control.

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Important Safety

Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock.

Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section).

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Use only attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16.Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17.Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE

Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product

should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.

18.Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.

19.Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

20.Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

21.Use this apparatus in tropical and/or

moderate climates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective

owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and COOLAUDIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

© MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2018 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s

Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at music-group.com/warranty.

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About the DeepMind 6

Classic polyphonic synthesizer with 6 true analog voices for insanely fat and authentic sounds

4 simultaneous world-class TC ELECTRONIC and KLARK TEKNIK FX with over 30 algorithms including Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay and multiband Distortion

6 voices with 2 OSCs per voice with oscillator sync mode

2 LFOs per voice with 7 waveform shapes, key sync, MIDI sync and envelope auto-triggering

3 ADSR generators per voice for control of VCF, VCA and MOD envelopes

Flexible 8-channel modulation matrix with over 20 sources and 130 destinations including effects parameters

32-step control sequencer with adjustable slew rate and MIDI sync

Full remote control via iPad*/PC/ Mac* and selected Android* App over USB, or MIDI for extended parameter control

37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring velocity sensitivity and after-touch

Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCF and VCA designs

OSC 1 generates sawtooth and square/pulse waveforms with pulse width modulation

OSC 2 generates square/pulse waveforms with tone modulation

Selectable dual slope 12/24 dB analog low pass filter per voice with adjustable resonance

Envelope faders seamlessly transform individual envelope segments between linear, exponential and reverse exponential curves

Powerful unison and poly modes with detune, pan spread and drift parameters featuring up to 6 voices per note

Global noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation

Incredible polyphonic portamento with flexible fixed rate, fixed time and exponential pitch glide modes

Sophisticated arpeggiator with tap tempo button and user configurable pattern modes

Chord and PolyChord memories enable polyphonic performances from monophonic playing styles

True bypass mode for pure and high-integrity analog tone

Global variable 6 dB high pass filter with bass boost switch

26 sliders and one switch per function give direct and real-time access to all important parameters

LCD Display with encoder, navigation switches and data value slider for rapid menu parameter editing and program selection

1024 user program memories with “compare and match” feature to quickly match all analog controls to values stored in program

Fully servo-balanced stereo outputs for highest signal integrity

CV/pedal input for connection to modular systems

Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/ CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)

3-Year Warranty Program*

Designed and engineered in the U.K.

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1.Introduction

The DeepMind 6 is a True Analog 6-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, and Tablet Remote Control.

The DeepMind 6 was created to serve the creative needs of players, performers, artists, sound designers, engineers and producers.

The DeepMind 6 offers all the features of a traditional analog polyphonic synthesizer, and adds incredible new features to enhance and expand the creative possibilities.

This manual first describes the terminology used, so that you understand the unit and its functions. Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The DeepMind 6 was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and

its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately,­ otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and, to avoid over-heating, please do not place the DeepMind 6 on high-temperature devices such as radiators or power amps.

WARNING: Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.

The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable. It meets the required safety standards.

WARNING: Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or the AC power cord.

1.2 The product manual

The product manual is designed to give you both an overview of the DeepMind 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer, as well as detailed information on each of the controls and parameters. You will find an overview of the physical control elements in the next chapter.

1.3 Preparation

CAUTION: Remember to turn your monitors / loudspeakers on last when powering up your system, and turn your monitors / loudspeakers off first when powering down your system.

2. Features

2.1 Voices

Six independent Voices.

Two discrete OSCs per voice.

OSC 1 : Simultaneous Sawtooth and Pulse / Square function.

OSC 2 : Square with Tone Mod wave shape function.

Variable Pulse width (OSC1) Tone Mod (OSC2) manual and variable modulation depth for each OSC.

Hard sync option: oscillator 2 either syncs to oscillator 1 or can free run.

Variable Pitch offset for OSC2 (± 1 octave) for harmonic richness.

Three octave ranges per OSC, 16', 8', 4'.

OSC drift amount for controllable tuning instability.

Unison modes (1, 2, 3, 4, 6 voice) with detune for huge sounds.

Variable Oscillator 2 level.

2.2 Filters

2/4 pole resonant Midas Low-Pass Filter.

Continuous High-Pass Filter frequency.

LP Filter can be driven into self-oscillation.

Switchable Bi-polar filter envelope depth.

Variable Keyboard / Frequency tracking.

Switchable +12 db Bass Boost for massive low end.

2.3 Envelopes

Dedicated VCA, VCF and auxiliary (MOD) envelope Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator with continuously variable curves for unique flexibility.

Trigger modes (Key, Loop, Control Sequencer, LFO1, LFO2).

2.4 LFO

Two LFOs per voice.

Variable slew rate.

Mono / Poly / Spread modes for linking and unlinking LFO phase across voices.

High maximum LFO rate for cross mod type effects.

Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Sample and Hold, Sample and Glide.

Key Sync on/off.

Clock sync (internal or external MIDI clock).

Delay and Fade in Per LFO.

High maximum LFO rate which can track note number via mod matrix for cross mod type effects.

2.5 VCA

Stereo VCA per voice with overall pan spread control and individual voice pan modulation.

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2.6Effects

35 high grade studio quality chainable effects.

Effects from TC Electronic, Behringer X32 and Midas Consoles.

4 Effects per Program.

True bypass.

Tap Tempo.

Many effect parameters are a destination in the Mod Matrix allowing endless possibilities.

10 different Effects configurations including shimmer routings with feedback.

TC-DeepVRB, Ambience, Room Rev, VintageRm, Hall Rev, Chamber Rev, Plate Rev, Rich Plate, Gated Rev, Reverse, ChorusVerb, DelayVerb, FlangeVerb, 4Band EQ, Enhancer, FairComp, MulBndDist, RackAmp, EdisonEX1, Auto-Pan, NoiseGate, Delay, 3TapDelay, 4TapDelay, T-RayDelay, ModDlyRev, Chorus, Chorus-D, Flanger, Phaser, MoodFilter, Dual Pitch, Vintage Pitch, RotarySpkr.

2.7 Mod Matrix

8 Modulation matrix busses.

Modulation Sources (24): Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Foot Ctrl, Breath Controller, After Touch Pressure, Expression, LFO 1, LFO 2, VCA Envelope, VCF Envelope, Mod Envelope (Auxiliary Envelope), Note Number, Note Velocity, Ctrl Sequencer, LFO1 (unipolar), LFO2 (unipolar), LFO1 Fade, LFO2 Fade, Note Off Velocity, Voice Number, CC X-Axis, CC Y-Axis, CC Z-Axis.

Modulation Destinations (132): LFO1 Rate, LFO1 Delay, LFO1 Slew, LFO1 Shape, LFO2 Rate, LFO2 Delay, LFO2 Slew, LFO2 Shape, OSC1+2 Pit, OSC1+2 Fine, OSC1 Pitch, OSC1 Fine, OSC2 Pitch, OSC2 Fine, OSC1 PM Dep, PWM Depth, TMod Depth, OSC2 PM Dep, Porta Time, VCF Freq, VCF Res, VCF Env, VCF LFO, Env Rates, All Attack, All Decay, All Sus, All Rel, Env1 Rates, Env2 Rates, Env3 Rates, Env1CurveS, Env2CurveS, Env3CurveS, Env1 Attack, Env1 Decay, Env1 Sus, Env1 Rel, Env1 AtCur, Env1 DcyCur, Env1 SuSCur, Env1 RelCur, Env2 Attack, Env2 Decay, Env2 Sus, Env2 Rel, Env2 AtCur, Env2 DcyCur, Env2 SuSCur, Env2 RelCur, Env3 Attack, Env3 Decay, Env3 Sus, Env3 Rel, Env3 AtCur, Env3 DcyCur, Env3 SuSCur, Env3 RelCur, VCA All, VCA Active, VCA EnvDep, Pan Spread, VCA Pan, OSC2 Lvl, Noise Lvl, HP Freq, Uni Detune, OSC Drift, Param Drift, Drift Rate, Arp Gate, Seq Slew, Mod 1 Dep, Mod 2 Dep, Mod 3 Dep, Mod 4 Dep, Mod 5 Dep, Mod 6 Dep, Mod 7 Dep, Mod 8 Dep, Fx 1 Params, Fx

2 Params, Fx 3 Params, Fx 4 Params, Fx 1 Level, Fx 2 Level, Fx 3 Level, and Fx 4 Level.

2.8 Keyboard

Full-sized, semi-weighted, 37-note keyboard with note on and off velocity, and aftertouch.

Backlit pitch and mod wheel.

Spring-loaded pitch wheel with selectable range per program (1 to 24 semitones up and down).

Transpose controls for an 8-octave range.

Polyphonic Portamento.

2.9 PSU

2.10 Clock

Master clock with tap tempo.

BPM control and display.

MIDI clock sync.

2.11 Arpeggiator

Variable Gate Time.

Up to six octave range.

32 Preset and 32 User programmable rhythmic patterns with up to 32 steps and rests.

Variable swing function.

Arpeggiator Modes : UP, DOWN, UP-DOWN ,UP-INV, DOWN-INV, UP-DN-INV, UP-ALT, DOWN-ALT, RAND, AS-PLAYED, CHORD.

User Pattern.

Arp Clock options : 1/2, 3/8, 1/3, 1/4, 3/16, 1/6, 1/8, 3/32, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32, 1/48.

Hold switch latches held notes on.

2.12 Chord / Poly Chord

Maps chords to trigger keys.

Up to 12 notes per chord. (Notes in excess of 6 can play on other DeepMind units in Poly Chain mode.)

4 banks available for poly chord storage and recall.

2.13 Control Sequencer

Up to 32 steps and rests. Output routable via the mod matrix.

2.14 Editor

Comprehensive Apple iPad, Apple MacOS and Windows PC editor.

2.15 Program Memory

1024 Programs arranged in 8 Banks of 128 Programs.

2.16 Input / Output

Built in USB Midi Interface.

USB for iPad/PC/Mac connection MIDI.

USB for bidirectional MIDI communication.

Flexible MIDI routing.

Expression Pedal / CV (0-5V) in.

Left and right balanced audio outputs (2 x 1/4" TRS).

Headphone output (stereo, 1/4" TRS).

MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU ports.

IEC mains connection - No Wall Wart.

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3.Controls

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(1)DISPLAY - this large backlit LCD screen shows the synthesizer status, parameters, and the five main menus. The contrast and brightness are adjustable on the PANEL SETTINGS page of the GLOBAL menu.

(2)NAVIGATION - navigate within the display menus using the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN, +/YES, and -/NO switches.

(3)MENUS - these switches allow access to the display menus.

PROG MENU- the main display of the synthesizer. Shows the current program, the currently adjusted parameter and a visual representation of the parameter and the three envelopes.

FX MENU - add up to four effects from the list available. Change the effects routing by selecting one of the ten MODEs available. Each of the effects has individual controls for all parameters.

GLOBAL MENU - view and adjust settings for the synthesizer. There are five pages, CONNECTIVITY, KEYBOARD, PEDAL, PANEL and SYSTEM.

COMPARE MENU - in this menu, you can compare the current program with the stored program and see the difference in physical fader positions.

WRITE MENU - in this menu, you can write the current program settings to the program library. You can also rename the program and set its category type.

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(4)DATA ENTRY - selected parameters on the display are adjusted using the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range.

MOD- this switch opens the modulation matrix on the display and allows up to 8 modulations to be created from the list of sources and destinations.

(5)ARP/SEQ - this area controls the arpeggiator and the control sequencer.

ON/OFF - when activated, this generates an arpeggio based on pressed keys. Note - the control sequencer is turned on from its edit page only.

RATE - adjusts the rate of the arpeggiator / sequencer in beats per minute (BPM).

GATE TIME - adjusts the duration of the note played based on a percentage of the time between triggered notes.

CHORD - allows you to play any chord with a single key. The chord is given a root note and mapped across the keyboard.

POLY CHORD - allows you to play multiple chords from multiple keys. The chords are mapped to individual keys.

TAP/HOLD - tap this button in time with your performance to set the rate/

BPM, or press and hold to engage the HOLD function.

EDIT - this allows additional arpeggiator/control sequencer parameters to be edited from the main display.

(6)LFO 1 and 2- low frequency oscillators used to modulate or control other parameters.

RATE- this sets the rate, or speed of the LFO.

DELAY TIME - the duration of time which will elapse before the LFO starts.

EDIT - this allows additional LFO parameters to be edited from the main display.

LFO WAVEFORMs - these LEDs indicate the type and status of the waveforms produced by each LFO.

(7)OSC 1 & 2 - These analog full range oscillators create waveforms which are the sound source of the synthesizer.

OSC 1 & 2 PITCH MOD - amount of pitch modulation applied to respective OSC.

OSC 1 SQUAREWAVE- this switch turns the square wave output for OSC 1 on/off.

OSC 1 PWM - amount of pulse width modulation applied to the OSC 1 square wave.

OSC 1 SAWTOOTH- this switch turns the sawtooth output for OSC 1 on/off. OSC 2 TONE MOD- amount of tone modulation applied to OSC 2.

OSC 2 PITCH- controls the base pitch of OSC 2. OSC 2 LEVEL- controls the level of OSC 2.

NOISE LEVEL- controls the amount of white noise added to the oscillators.

EDIT- this allows additional OSC parameters to be edited from the main display.

(8)POLY - this area is used to control the polyphony of the synthesizer.

UNISON DETUNE - when voices are playing in unison, this adjusts the amount of detuning between the voices.

EDIT- this allows additional POLY parameters to be edited from the main display.

(9)VCF - the voltage controlled low pass filter used to filter high frequencies from the sound of the synthesizer.

FREQ - adjusts the cut-off frequency of the filter.

2-POLE - changes the roll off slope of the filter from the default 4-POLE mode to a 2-POLE mode.

RES - adjusts the resonance of the filter cut-off point.

EDIT - allows additional VCF parameters to be edited from the main display.

ENV - adjusts the level of the VCF ENVELOPE which controls the filter cut-off frequency.

INVERT - used to invert the polarity of the VCF envelope applied to the filter cut-off frequency.

LFO - adjusts the depth of the selected LFO waveform applied to the filter cut-off frequency.

KYBD - adjusts the amount of keyboard tracking to be applied to the filter cut-off frequency.

(10)VCA - the voltage controlled amplifier used to control the output level. LEVEL - controls the output level of the VCA.

EDIT - this allows additional VCA parameters to be edited from the main display.

(11)HPF - the voltage controlled high pass filter used to filter low frequencies from the sound of the synthesizer.

FREQ - used to adjust the frequency of the high pass filter.

BOOST - this switch applies a +12 dB bass boost to the signal path.

(12)ENVELOPE - these are the three envelopes used to modulate other parameters.

A [ATTACK]- controls the attack time of the envelope. D [DECAY] - controls the decay time of the envelope.

S [SUSTAIN] - controls the sustain level of the envelope. R [RELEASE] - controls the release time of the envelope.

VCA - selects the envelope used to control the voltage controlled amplifier. VCF - selects the envelope used to control the voltage controlled filter. MOD - selects the envelope used for user specific modulation.

CURVES - changes the ADSR controls to affect the associated curves for each stage of the envelope.

(13)VOICES - these LEDs show which voices are active as keys are played.

(14)OCTAVE - these LEDs show the octave shift applied to the keyboard. When the "1" and "2" LEDs are both lit, this is Octave shift +3.

(15)PORTAMENTO - changes the slide time between played notes.

(16)VOLUME - controls the output level of the synthesizer.

(17)OCTAVE UP/DOWN - raise or lower the keyboard’s pitch range in

steps of an octave, from -2 to +3 octaves. (When the "1" and "2" LEDs are both lit, this is Octave shift +3.)

(18)PITCH BEND WHEEL - this spring loaded wheel allows you to lower / raise the pitch expressively.

(19)MOD WHEEL - used for expressive modulation of parameters.

(20)KEYS - 37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring expressive velocity and after-touch.

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(21)POWER INPUT - connect using the supplied power cable only.

(22)POWER SWITCH - use this to turn the synthesizer on and off. Only turn it on after all connections have been made.

(23)OUTPUT L / R - this is the main output of the synthesizer. It should be connected to your audio interface or sound system. Remember to turn your monitors / loudspeakers on last when turning on your system and turn your monitors / loudspeakers off first when turning your system off.

(24)PHONES - the headphones output of the synthesizer follows the main output. Connect your headphones here. Ensure the volume control is at minimum when putting on headphones or when turning the synthesizer on or off.

(25)SUSTAIN - this ¼/4" TS jack allows you to connect a sustain pedal, such as a normally-open switch. The operation of this pedal can be customized using the GLOBAL / PEDAL SETTINGS menu.

(26)PEDAL/CV - this ¼/4" TRS jack allows you to connect an expression pedal. The operation of this pedal can be customized using the GLOBAL / PEDAL SETTINGS menu.

(27)MIDI IN - this 5-pin DIN jack receives MIDI data from an external source. This will commonly be an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped with a MIDI interface, etc.

(28)MIDI OUT - this 5-pin DIN jack sends MIDI data to an external source. This will commonly be an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped with a MIDI interface, etc.

(29)MIDI THRU - this 5-pin DIN jack is used to pass through MIDI data received at the MIDI INPUT. This will commonly be sent to another synthesizer or drum machine assigned to a different DEVICE ID, or MIDI Channel.

(30)USB PORT - this USB type B jack allows connection to a computer. The DeepMind 6 will show up as a class-compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI in and out. The DeepMind 6 does not require any additional drivers to work with Windows, Android, MacOS and iOS devices.

USB MIDI IN - accepts incoming MIDI data from an application. USB MIDI OUT - sends MIDI data to an application.

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4.Program Management

This chapter covers the program management for the DeepMind 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer. It is important to understand how to manage your programs and maintain your library.

4.1 Program Library

Banks A-H

Programs 1-128

Editing Memory

The DeepMind 6 contains a total of 1024 programs. There are 8 Banks (A-H) of 128 programs. All programs can be overwritten as required; please consult the chapter on restoring factory defaults if you need to return the DeepMind 6 program library to its original state.

All current changes from the stored program are stored in temporary "Editing Memory". The changes are also placed into "Backup Memory" which can be used to recover unsaved programs.

Note: The DeepMind 6 Programs are stored in EEPROM memory and will be retained through a power cycle.

4.2 Selecting Programs

1.Press the PROG switch to open the PROG menu. This is also the screen which will be displayed when the DeepMind 6 is turned on.

2.The PROG (Programming) page will be displayed:

The PROG (Programming) page is the main display of the synthesizer. It shows the current program name, the category name, the currently adjusted parameter and a visual representation of the parameter plus the three envelopes.

3.There are three methods of changing the current program:

Step forwards/backwards through programs using the -/NO and+/YES switches, or by stepping up and down through the banks using the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches.

Using the program browser.

From an external device using a MIDI program change message.

4.2.1 Using the Navigation Switches

1.Pressing -/NO or +/YES will load the previous/next program in the bank.

2.Pressing BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN will change banks.

4.2.2 Using the Program Browser

1.To access the program browser, press and hold the PROG switch, then move the rotary knob (or press the GLOBAL switch).

Note: a "PROG HELD" help menu will appear while the PROG switch is held, showing additional guidance and commands:

2. The program browser will then appear:

3.When in program browser mode, you can use the rotary knob to scroll through the list of programs. When you stop on a program it will be automatically loaded.

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4.2.3Using MIDI Program Change messages

You can change the program using a MIDI program change message. This special MIDI message can be sent from your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or from an external MIDI device which is capable of transmitting program change messages.

For details on the message please consult the section on MIDI commands.

4.3 Program Categories

Each program is assigned to a category from the list of options below:

NONE - No category information is stored.

BASS - Used for bass sounds.

PAD - Used for pad sounds.

LEAD - Used for lead sounds.

MONO - Used for monophonic sounds.

POLY - Used for polyphonic sounds.

STAB - Used for stab sounds.

SFX - Used for sound effects.

ARP - Used for programs with the arpeggiator active.

SEQ - Used for programs with sequencing.

PERC - Used for percussion sounds.

AMBIENT - Used for ambient or texture sounds.

MODULAR -Used for programs with modular type programming.

USER-1/4 - Used for user/project specific sounds.

The category is shown in the top left corner of the Prog display. For information on how to assign a category, please consult section 4.9 on writing programs.

4.4 Browsing by Category

1.To access the program browser, press and hold the PROG switch.

Note: The PROG HELD help will appear while the PROG switch is held, showing additional guidance and commands:

2.To change programs to others in the same category as the current program:

With the PROG switch held down, press the -/NO or +/YES switches to select the previous or next programs within the same category.

3.To change to a different category: With the PROG switch held down, press the BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN switches to select the previous or next category. (Then, with the PROG switch still held down, you can use the -/NO or +/YES switches to change programs within this new category.)

4.5 Favorites

You can create a list of favorite programs that can be recalled quickly, allowing you to reach your favorite programs without having to scroll through all the available programs.

Saving a Program as a Favorite

1.To save the current program as a favorite, press and hold the PROG and FX switches at the same time, then press the +/YES switch.

2.A "happy face" icon will appear in the top right of the status line, and this will appear in all programs that have been set as favorites.

Recalling a Favorite Program

3.To recall a favorite, press and hold the PROG and FX switches at the same time, and turn the rotary knob to navigate up and down the favorites list. When you reach the favorite you want, it will be automatically loaded.

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Deleting a Favorite

4.A favorite program will show the happy face icon in the upper right. To delete it as a favorite, press and hold the PROG and FX switches at the same time, then press the -/NO switch. The icon will disappear and the program will no longer be in the favorites list. (The program itself is not deleted.)

Deleting All Favorites

5.To empty the entire contents of the favorites list, press and hold the PROG and FX switches at the same time, and then press the WRITE switch. After a warning/confirmation message, all favorites will be removed from the list if you press the +/YES switch. (No programs are deleted.)

4.6 Default Program

In order to return to a fixed point when creating programs, you can recall a default program using the shortcut described here. The default program is configured without modulation/effects and uses basic settings in each of the sections. (See Appendix 4 for more details.)

1.To load the default program, press and hold the PROG switch, then press the COMPARE switch.

Note: The PROG HELD help menu will appear while the PROG switch is held, showing additional guidance and commands.

2.The default program will then be loaded and the program name will change to "*Default Program."

Note: The "*" next to the program name is a reminder that something has changed in the current program. Use the WRITE command to save this before you change to a different program. See section 4.9 Writing Programs below for more details.

4.7 Revert to Panel

When you load a program, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 6 may not match the position stored in memory. In order to send all the physical positions to the program (rather than moving each individually until you reach the stored value), follow the procedure below:

Note: If you do this, the sound/character of the program will often change radically as the multiple parameters are updated.

1.To revert to the panel controls, press and hold the PROG switch, then press the WRITE switch.

Note: The PROG HELD help menu will appear while the PROG switch is held, showing additional guidance and commands.

2.The current program will then be updated with the positions of the physical controls on the DeepMind 6.

Note: The "*" next to the program name is a reminder that something has changed in the current program. Use the WRITE command to save this before you change to a different program. See section 4.9 Writing Programs below for more details.

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4.8Restoring Program Data

1.If you edit a program and forget to write it before selecting a new program, - don't panic - a backup of the program is stored in memory. Whenever this happens a pop-up menu will appear with a message saying "Press COMPARE to restore edits":

2.By pressing the COMPARE switch your previous editing patch will be re-instated.

3.You will then see another pop-up message reminding you to press WRITE to store your edits. See 4.9 Writing Programs below for more details.

4.9 Writing Programs

1.To write a program to memory, press the WRITE switch at any time.

2.The WRITE PROGRAM menu will then appear:

5.The second section is the "CATEGORY" where you can select any of the available program categories. Again you can use the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN switches, the rotary knob, or the fader to select the required category.

6.The third section is "TO BE REPLACED BY" which shows the name of the program to be written. If you want to change the name, you can use the -/NO or +/YES switches to step through each character of the name and use the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN switches, the rotary knob, or the faders to change the character.

7.There are also two short-cuts for selecting characters, indicated by text in bottom of the display, just above the FX and GLOBAL switches.

Note: These two short-cuts only appear when you are editing the name of the TO BE REPLACED BY program.

a-A-0 - Press the FX switch to cycle between lower-case, upper-case, and numbers/special characters.

DEL - Press the GLOBAL switch to delete the currently selected character.

8.To compare the current program with the intended program location, you can press the COMPARE switch to listen to the difference. To return to the current program, press the COMPARE switch again.

9.Once you have selected the new location and named the program, press the WRITE switch again to write the program.

At any time you decide not to write the program, press the PROG switch to return to the main programming display.

Note: If there is a program in the backup memory (such as an unsaved edited program), then you will see the message "COMPARE: Clear Backup".

3.In this menu you can use the -/NO or +/YES switches to navigate through the sections. The selected section will be highlighted by an inverted character (white on black).

4.The first section is the program location where the current program will be saved. You can use the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN switches, the rotary knob, or the DATA ENTRY fader to select the required BANK (A-H) and PROGRAM NUMBER (1-128). Be careful that you do not overwrite an existing program you would rather keep.

10.If you wish to listen to the intended program location as described earlier, you will need to press the COMPARE switch to first clear the backup memory. Once the backup has been cleared then the message will revert to "COMPARE: Listen" and you can listen to the intended program location as normal.

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4.10Renaming Programs

1.To rename an existing program, follow the procedure above for writing a program, keep the BANK and PROGRAM NUMBER the same, and then change the name shown in the "TO BE REPLACED BY" section.

4.11 The COMPARE function

The COMPARE feature has two main functions:

Firstly you can use it to COMPARE the current (edited) program with the original program.

Secondly you can use it to COMPARE and/or match the current position of the physical faders on the surface with the original program. This is necessary when you wish to maintain the sound/character of the program.

1.To perform both functions, press the COMPARE switch.

2.You will then see a page of the COMPARE menu. The page shown will be the last page you used. If you have not used the COMPARE function since turning the DeepMind 6 on, it will default to page 1 (shown below).

If you have edited the program (i.e. changed some parameters), when you press the COMPARE switch, you will restore the original stored program so you can compare your edits to the original sound. Press COMPARE again if you want to return to the edited version. Repeat this to quickly compare the original and edited versions.

In the COMPARE menu, you have the option to match the current position of the faders to the positions stored in the original program. If you do not want to match the fader positions, press COMPARE again to return to your edited program.

5.There are four pages of faders in the COMPARE menu, use the -/NO or +/YES switches to select the previous or next pages, or just move a fader and its COMPARE page will appear automatically.

Page 1 shows the ARP/SEQ and LFO faders. (The Portamento rotary knob is represented by the first fader on the left.)

Page 2 shows the OSC faders:

Page 3 shows the UNISON, VCF, HPF and VCA faders:

Page 4 shows the ENVELOPE faders:

3.Each page of the COMPARE menu shows a section of the faders.

If the position of the fader matches the position of the stored value, the fader will be black.

If the fader does not match the position it will be white with a superimposed arrow pointing in the direction it needs to move in order to approach the stored value.

There is also a narrow white bar to show how far the fader needs to move in order to match the stored value.

4.If you adjust a fader until it reaches the stored position, it will turn black to indicate it is now matched.

Note: You can still select specific envelopes to match the faders, depending on your requirements.

6.Press COMPARE again to exit the COMPARE menus at any time and return to the PROG menu.

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5. Playing Guide

5.2 Keyboard (Velocity/Aftertouch)

This section describes the use of the DeepMind 6 for playing and performance. It covers all the main aspects of the synthesizer.

There are 64 physical controls on the DeepMind 6 made up of illuminated switches, faders, rotary knobs and wheels.

There are also many virtual controls/parameters and menu-based controls within the software; please consult the section on programming for detailed information.

5.1 Display Overview

(1)

(2)

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(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(7)

(8)

(9)

(11)

(12)

(13)

The DeepMind 6 has 37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring expressive velocity and after-touch.

The keyboard spans four octaves with the ability to shift octaves up or down to meet your playing requirements.

The aftertouch and velocity expression can have individual curves applied to their response in order to fine tune your playing style/requirements.

The velocity is expressive in two ways:

The (NOTE) ON VELOCITY - the velocity that you strike the keys.

The (NOTE) OFF VELOCITY - the velocity that you release the keys.

The ON/OFF velocities can be set to a fixed value if required, which will override the actual velocity of the strike and release values.

Note: The settings to adjust the response curves and fixed values can be found in the GLOBAL-KEYBOARD SETTINGS menu.

Note: You can also turn off the keyboard's LOCAL messages allowing you to play an external device, without affecting the DeepMind 6.

5.3 Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels

The PROG (Programming) page is the main display of the synthesizer.

During playing, the display can show the status of the synthesizer when the PROG switch is pressed. The PROG switch will be illuminated when you are in this mode.

Being able to see all this information on one screen allows you to quickly check any of the following parameters shown on the display:

(1)PROGRAM BANK ("A "in the example above).

(2)PROGRAM NUMBER ("1" in the example above).

(3)PROGRAM NAME ("Default Program" in the example above.

(4)PROGRAM CATEGORY ("NONE" in the example above).

(5)SEQ STATUS / MASTER BPM EXTERNAL / BPM ( "OFF", "MIDI","140.0" in the example above).

(6)PARAMETER CONTROL ("POLY UNI" in the example above).

(7)CURRENT PARAMETER MIDI VALUE (255 in the example above).

(8)STORED PARAMETER VALUE (20 in the example above).

(9)CURRENT PARAMETER EXPLICIT NAME/VALUE ( "DETUNE ±50.0cents" in the example above).

(10)PARAMETER VISUALIZATION (the UNISON waveform in the example above).

(11)VCA ENV VISUALIZATION (VCA ENV in the example above).

(12)VCF ENV VISUALIZATION (VCF ENV in the example above).

(13)MOD ENV VISUALIZATION (MOD ENV in the example above).

Note: The brightness and contrast of the display can be adjusted in the GLOBAL-PANEL SETTINGS menu.

For more detail on the PROG screen and the status of the synthesizer, please consult the programming section later in this manual.

PITCH WHEEL - The pitch wheel allows you to lower or raise the pitch of the notes being played expressively.

The range of the PITCH BEND can be assigned in the second page of the POLY menu (accessed by pressing the POLY EDIT switch twice).

The pitch wheel is spring loaded and will naturally return to its centre point after you adjust it and release the wheel.

MODULATION WHEEL - The modulation wheel allows you to apply any type of modulation or expression to a single (or multiple) parameters.

For traditional playing this can be used to create vibrato, or in a more creative way e.g. to open the filter by assigning to the VCF FREQUENCY.

Both wheels are illuminated by LEDs so they can be seen even in low light conditions. The LEDs can be fixed on, turned off, or placed in AUTO mode which will increase the LED intensity as the wheel is moved.

For more detail on controlling advanced parameters relating to the PITCH WHEEL and the MODULATION WHEEL please consult the section later in this manual.

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5.4Octave Shift (OCT UP/DOWN)

These switches allow you to raise or lower the keyboard’s pitch range in steps of one octave from -2 to +3 octaves.

The OCTAVE LEDs above the switches show the current octave shift applied to the keyboard. (When the 1 and 2 LEDS are both on, this is octave +3.)

Pressing both OCT switches together will reset to Octave 0 (no transpose).

5.5 Voice Indication

The DeepMind 6 has 6 independent voices. There are 6 LEDs above the keyboard showing the status of each voice.

When playing in traditional POLY mode, the voice LEDs will light individually using the full polyphonic capabilities.

When playing in any of the UNISON or MONO modes the voice LEDs will light simultaneously depending on the number of voices allocated.

Note: The settings to adjust the polyphony and voice allocation can be found in the POLY-VOICE PARAMETERS menu.

5.6 Portamento

The PORTAMENTO function makes the pitch of a note glide up or down from the previously played note. The PORTAMENTO knob controls the time taken to transition from the previous note to the currently played note.

The knob ranges from 0 seconds (instant change of note, with no pitch gliding) to 10 seconds.

The PORTAMENTO function can be tuned to your specific playing requirements by way of 14 different modes.

The PORTAMENTO function can also be balanced between the OSCs, allowing you to set the ratio of PORTAMENTO applied to OSC 1 and OSC 2.

For more detail on controlling advanced parameters relating to PORTAMENTO please consult the section later in this manual. The PORTAMENTO options are available in the POLY EDIT menu, PITCH PARAMETERS page.

5.7 Volume

The volume knob controls the output level for both the main outputs and the headphones simultaneously. If you find the need to compensate the main output level, please do so using your gain stage on your mixer, audio interface or amplifier.

5.8 Pedal Input (Rear Panel)

The pedal input is a 1/4" TRS jack that allows you to connect an expression pedal.

The pedal input can be assigned to operate in one of seven modes: FOOT CONTROL, MOD WHEEL, BREATH, VOLUME, EXPRESSION, PORTA TIME, and AFTERTOUCH.

The operation of this pedal can be customized using the GLOBAL / PEDAL SETTINGS menu.

For more detail on controlling advanced parameters relating to the pedal input please consult the section later in this manual.

5.9 Sustain Input (Rear Panel)

The sustain input is a ¼/4" TS jack that allows you to connect a sustain pedal, such as a normally-open switch.

The sustain input can be assigned to operate in one of ten modes. For more information please consult the PEDAL SETTINGS section later in this document.

The operation of this pedal can be customized using the GLOBAL / PEDAL SETTINGS menu.

For more detail on controlling advanced parameters relating to the sustain input please consult the section later in this manual.

5.10 Slide Fader Operation Modes

The slide faders can operate in two modes: PASS-THRU or JUMP.

For more detail on controlling the way the slide faders respond when adjusted, please consult the section later in this manual.

Note: You can also turn off the faders LOCAL messages allowing you to control an external device, without affecting the DeepMind 6.

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6.Signal Path / Voice Structure

The signal path / voice structure from the OSCs to the main outputs is completely analog. The DSP effects can be bypassed completely to maintain the analog path. When routed through the DSP effects, all sampling is done at 24-Bit 48 kHz. All internal DSP effects are processed at 32/40-Bit floating point resolution.

VCF Env

VCA Env

OSC-1

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Key Pitch

Noise

 

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MODE

ANALOG PATH

DIGITAL PATH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSERT

OFF

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEND

ON

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BYPASS

ON

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HPF

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Mod Matrix

The Modulation Matrix is a large scale digital routing matrix which allows a massive number of potential modulations. The matrix configuration is stored and recalled with the program data.

Control Sequencer

LFO1&2

MOD Env

Modulation

 

Modulation

Sources

8x8 Mod Matrix

Destinations

22 SOURCES

ROUTING LEVELS

130 DESTINATIONS

22,880 Possible Modulations (All Automatable)

MIDI Routing

The DeepMind 6 offers extreme MIDI routing possibilities, allowing you to integrate the synthesizer with many different pieces of hardware and software.

Keyboard Data

 

Control Data

 

 

SOFTMIDI-THCTRUL

 

USB-CTRL

 

MIDI THRU

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

 

SOFT-THRU

USB

 

 

USB>MIDI-THRU

 

USB

 

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7.Menu System

The DeepMind 6 Display allows you to access the detailed parameters, controls, options, and features of the synthesizer.

Navigating the MENU system can be done by pressing the top level menu switches PROG, FX, GLOBAL, COMPARE and WRITE.

The FX and GLOBAL menus have several pages; to access successive pages, simply press the same switch again to cycle through the pages.

The DeepMind 6 will always return you to the last page within a menu that was accessed. This way you can return to your last change without needing to cycle though the previous pages. Note: You can change this functionality using the REMEMBER PAGES option in the GLOBAL SETTINGS.

7.1 PROG (Programming Menu)

To access the PROG menu, press the PROG switch and it will remain illuminated while you are in this menu.

The PROG menu will then be shown:

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The PROG page is the main display of the synthesizer.

While playing, the display can show the status of the synthesizer when the PROG switch is pressed. It always changes whenever a control is adjusted.

Being able to see all this information on one screen allows you to quickly check any of the following parameters shown on the display:

7.1.1 PROGRAM BANK

(1)("A "in the example diagram) - There are 8 BANKS of PROGRAMs, each BANK contains 128 program locations. The DeepMind 6 comes pre-loaded with 1024 programs from leading synthesizer programmers from around the world.

7.1.2 PROGRAM NUMBER

(2) ("1" in the example diagram) - There are 128 PROGRAMs in each BANK.

7.1.3 PROGRAM NAME

(3)("Default Program" in the example diagram) - The PROGRAM name can use up to 16 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols.

Note: When you see the '*' symbol at the start of a PROGRAM name this indicates that the PROGRAM has been edited/changed from its stored state.

Once you complete your editing and WRITE the program, the '*' symbol will no longer be shown.

7.1.4 PROGRAM CATEGORY

(4)("NONE" in the example diagram) - Each PROGRAM can be assigned to one of 17 categories. By assigning a category to a PROGRAM, it helps browsing for a particular type of sound much easier.

The available categories are listed here:

NONE - No category information is stored.

BASS - Used for bass sounds.

PAD - Used for pad sounds.

LEAD - Used for lead sounds.

MONO - Used for monophonic sounds.

POLY - Used for polyphonic sounds.

STAB - Used for stab sounds.

SFX - Used for sound effects.

ARP - Used for programs with the arpeggiator active.

SEQ - Used for programs with sequencing.

PERC - Used for percussion sounds.

AMBIENT - Used for ambient or texture sounds.

MODULAR -Used for programs with modular type programming.

USER-1 - Used for user/project specific sounds.

USER-2 - Used for user/project specific sounds.

USER-3 - Used for user/project specific sounds.

USER-4 - Used for user/project specific sounds.

For information on how to assign a category, please consult the section on writing programs.

Note: The USER categories 1-4 will only appear when a program has previously been saved within that category (using the write procedure).

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7.1.5SEQ STATUS, MIDI SYNC SOURCE, BPM VALUE

(5)It is important to note that on this line there are four separate pieces of information:

SEQ STATUS ("SEQ" in the example diagram) - This shows the status of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. If the letters SEQ are inverted (white on a black

background) then the CONTROL SEQUENCER is ON. If the letters SEQ appear as normal text the CONTROL SEQUENCER is OFF. Note: The CONTROL SEQUENCER ON/OFF control can only be adjusted from the CONTROL SEQUENCER MENU described later in this document.

MASTER BPM SOURCE ("MIDI" in the example diagram) - The Master BPM can be generated internally (shown as "INT"), or the DeepMind 6 can

synchronize to an incoming MIDI clock signal from the MIDI IN socket (shown as "MIDI"), or USB ports (shown as "USB"). If the letters are inverted (white on a black background) then the clock is synchronised to the external source. If the letters appear as normal text the external source is not present and the DeepMind 6 will use its internal Master BPM until the external source is present. Note: The settings for the MIDI SYNC can be found in the EDIT page of the ARPEGGIATOR described later in this document.

BPM VALUE ("BPM:140.0" in the example diagram) - The Arpeggiator, Control Sequencer and Patterns use a system-wide Master BPM (Beats Per Minute) Clock. The BPM is shown and will auto update if using an external synchronisation source.

HAPPY FACE ICON This icon in the far right of the line shows that the current program has been saved in the list of favorites (see section 4.5 Favorites).

7.1.6 PARAMETER CONTROL

(6)("POLY UNI" in the example diagram) - This is a fader representation of the parameter which is currently being adjusted (or was last adjusted). The name of the parameter is also shown:

If the position of the fader matches the position of the stored value, the fader will be black.

If the fader does not match the position, it will be white with a superimposed arrow pointing in the direction it needs to move in order to approach the stored value. There is also a thin vertical white bar to show how far the fader needs to move in order to match the stored value.

7.1.7 CURRENT PARAMETER MIDI VALUE

(7)(255 in the example diagram) - This is the value of the parameter which is currently being adjusted (or was last adjusted).

Note: The parameter is displayed here as a simple value (0-255) which allows you to quickly compare current and stored values. For explicit values please see the area at the bottom of the page discussed later in this chapter.

7.1.8 STORED PARAMETER VALUE

(8)(20 in the example diagram) - This is the stored value of the parameter which is currently being adjusted (or was last adjusted).

The stored parameter is always shown in reverse text (i.e. white on a black background)

7.1.9 CURRENT PARAMETER NAME/VALUE

(9)("DETUNE ±50.0cents" in the example diagram) - In this area you will see more detailed information on the parameter being adjusted.

The enhanced information contains:

A more detailed description of the parameter being adjusted.

A more accurate value of the parameter being adjusted.

The type of units used for the value (cents in the example above, but could be Hz for frequency etc.).

7.1.10 PARAMETER VISUALIZATION

(10)(The UNISON waveform in the example diagram) - This area shows a visualization of the parameter being adjusted (or last adjusted).

These visualizations are designed to:

Help anyone with limited experience to achieve a deeper understanding of each of the parameters while learning the synthesizer.

Help the experienced player/sound designer/programmer to work quickly and get visual confirmation about the adjustment being made.

7.1.11 VCA ENV VISUALIZATION

(11)(VCA ENV in the example diagram) - This area shows a visualization of the VCA envelope. The full Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and their respective curves are represented.

7.1.12 VCF ENV VISUALIZATION

(12)(VCF ENV in the example diagram)- This area shows a visualization of the VCF envelope. The full Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and their respective curves are represented.

7.1.13 MOD ENV VISUALIZATION

(13)(MOD ENV in the example diagram) - This area shows a visualization of the MOD envelope. The full Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and their respective curves are represented.

Note: If the physical fader position is close to the stored value the white bar can be obscured by the fader.

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7.2FX (Effects Menu)

The on-board virtual FX Rack provides access to four true-stereo, multi-effects processors including delay, chorus, dynamics and production-quality true-stereo reverbs. You can select any combination of high-end simulations of legendary studio effects.

Note: For detailed information on all effects and their parameters, please consult the EFFECTS LIBRARY section later in this document.

7.2.1 FX OVERVIEW

1.To access the FX menu press the FX switch: the FX switch will be illuminated when you are in this menu.

2.The display will then show the FX OVERVIEW menu:

7.2.2 SELECTING FX ROUTING

1.To select a routing from the 10 different options, make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the routing diagram, then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry fader to select from one of the following routings:

SERIAL 1-2-3-4 (M-1)

PARALLEL 1/2 SERIAL 3-4 (M-2)

PARALLEL 1/2 PARALLEL 3/4 (M-3)

PARALLEL 1/2/3/4 (M-4)

3.To navigate within the items in the FX OVERVIEW menu, use the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN, +/YES, and -/NO switches.

4.Selected parameters on the display are adjusted using the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range.

5.The options available in the FX OVERVIEW menu are as follows:

FX ROUTING - At the top of the FX OVERVIEW menu, the FX ROUTING is shown as a series of 4 boxes representing the individual effects.

In order to expand the sonic possibilities of the DSP FX inside the DeepMind 6, there are 10 routing options for the four slots.

FX MODE - This allows you to choose if the effects are to be configured in INSERT MODE, SEND (and Return) MODE, or to BYPASS the effects.

FX SLOTS - These are the four slots you can load effects modules into.

MIX - The MIX parameter controls how much of the original sound is blended with the effected/processed sound for each FX slot.

LEVEL - The LEVEL parameter controls the output level of any effects which are configured in parallel, or any effects which are the last effect before reaching the output stage.

6.To exit the FX menu, press the PROG switch to return to the main programming screen.

WARNING: The routings with feedback are highly creative, but as they employ feedback loops, careful consideration should be made while using them. It is recommended to keep the VOLUME knob in a low position while experimenting.

Note: To reduce the possibility of excessive low frequency build up, there is a 30 Hz High Pass Filter used in the feedback path for routing options which include feedback.

PARALLEL 1/2/3 SERIAL 4 (M-5)

SERIAL 1-2 PARALLEL 3/4 (M-6)

SERIAL 1 PARALLEL 2/3/4 (M-7)

PARALLEL (SERIAL 1-2-3)/4 (M-8)

SERIAL 3-4 FEEDBACK4(1-2) (M-9)

SERIAL 4 FEEDBACK4(1-2-3) (M-10)

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7.2.3SELECTING FX MODE

1.To select an effects MODE, make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the effects MODE symbol, then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry fader to select from one of the following routings.

INSERT - In this configuration the effects slots are placed as INSERT effects into the signal flow of the synthesizer outputs.

SEND - In this configuration the synthesizer output signals are SENT to the effects slots and the returned into the signal flow of the synthesizer outputs.

BYPASS - In this configuration the effects are bypassed.

7.2.4 SELECTING FX

1.To load an effect into a slot, make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the slot you wish to use. Then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry fader to select from one of the following effects:

No

Name

Type

1

TC-DeepVRB

Reverb

2

AmbVerb

Reverb

3

Room Rev

Reverb

4

VintageRev

Reverb

5

Hall Rev

Reverb

6

Chamber Rev

Reverb

7

Plate Rev

Reverb

8

Rich Plate

Reverb

9

Gated Rev

Reverb

10

Reverse Rev

Reverb

11

ChorusVerb

Reverb

12

DelayVerb

Reverb

13

FlangeVerb

Reverb

14

Midas EQ

Processing

15

Enhancer

Processing

16

FairComp

Processing

17

MulBndDist

Processing

18

RackAmp

Processing

19

EdisonEX1

Processing

20

Auto-Pan

Processing

21

NoiseGate

Processing

22

Delay

Delay

23

3TapDelay

Delay

24

4TapDelay

Delay

25

T-RayDelay

Delay

26

DecimDelay

Delay

27

ModDlyRev

Delay

28

Chorus

Creative

29

Chorus-D

Creative

30

Flanger

Creative

31

Phaser

Creative

32

MoodFilter

Creative

33

DualPitch

Creative

34

Vintage Pitch

Creative

35

RotarySpkr

Creative

2. When you stop on an effect, it is automatically loaded into the chosen slot.

7.2.5 CONTROLLING MIX / LEVEL

1.To adjust the MIX parameters make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the word MIX on the effect slot you want to adjust. Then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry fader to change the value.

7.2.6 CONTROLLING LEVEL

1.To adjust the LEVEL parameters, make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the word LEVEL on the effect slot you want to adjust. Then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry fader to change the value.

Note: The MIX parameter is not used on effects which are marked as "Processing" types in the Effects List. Also, be aware that the MIX parameter seen on the FX OVERVIEW, and the MIX parameter shown in the FX

editing pages, are the same parameter and are shown in both pages for convenience.

2.If the MIX parameter or the LEVEL parameter are not available, you will see the "--" symbols in the FX OVERVIEW screen.

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7.2.7FX PAGES 1-4

1.To view the FX parameters, press the FX switch any time you are in the FX OVERVIEW menu.

2.The first page will show the parameters of the FX in the first slot. There are up to 12 parameters per FX, depending on the FX which is loaded.

3.Press the FX switch again to cycle through each of the FX currently present in your program.

4.When you reach the last FX in your program, press FX once more to return to the PROG display screen.

7.2.8 ADJUSTING EFFECTS PARAMETERS

1.To navigate to the parameter you wish to adjust within an FX page, use the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN, +/YES, -/NO switches. The selected parameter will be highlighted in black and its details shown on the bottom of the screen.

For example, in the FX-1 page shown above, the PD knob is highlighted, and the full name and value are shown as "Pre Delay 20.0 ms."

2.To adjust a parameter, turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry slider.

3.When you are finished adjusting the parameters, and you would like to keep them, press WRITE. If not, the changes will remain in operation until you try to change the program, or change to a different FX in the same slot.

4.Caution: If you try to change to a different FX in the same slot as an edited (but unsaved) FX, then a CAUTION dialog will appear (unless dialogs are disabled in the GLOBAL MENU):

5.If you need to save your changes, press the -/NO switch and then WRITE the program as described in the chapter on writing programs.

6.If you don't need to save your changes, press the +/YES switch and continue selecting a new effect. Your changes to the previous FX will be lost.

7.Press FX to move on to the next FX page.

8.On the last FX page, press FX again to return to the PROG menu.

7.2.9 COPY/PASTE FX SETTINGS

If you need to copy all 4 effects settings from one program to another, please follow this procedure:

1.Ensure you have saved any edits you have made to your current program if required.

2.Load the program which has the effects settings you intend to copy.

3.Press the FX switch to enter the FX OVERVIEW page. (You may have to press it a few times, depending on which FX page it was on last.)

4.Navigate to the 1, 2, 3, 4 flow diagram near the top of the FX screen.

5.Press and hold the FX switch until you see the following message and the GLOBAL and WRITE switches are flashing:

6.While continuing to hold the FX switch, press the GLOBAL switch to copy the effects settings into memory.

7.Then load the program you intend to paste the effects settings to.

8.Press the FX switch to enter the FX OVERVIEW page.

9.Navigate to the 1, 2, 3, 4 flow diagram near the top of the FX screen.

10.Press and hold the FX switch until you see the following message:

11.While continuing to hold the FX switch, press the WRITE switch to copy the effects settings from memory into the program.

Note: All settings relating to effects will be copied/pasted, these include FX routing, FX modes and all of the FX slots and their settings.

Note: The WRITE: PASTE FX option will only appear when something has been previously copied.

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7.2.10MOVING EFFECTS

If you need to move an effect to a different slot, please follow this procedure:

1.Ensure you have saved any edits you have made to your current program if required.

2.Press the FX switch to enter the FX OVERVIEW page.

3.Navigate to the effects slot you wish to move.

4.Press and hold the FX switch until you see the following message and the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN switches begin flashing:

5.While continuing to hold the FX switch, you can move the effects slot to another location using one of these methods:

6.To move the slot to an adjacent upper slot press the BANK/UP switch.

7.To move the slot to an adjacent lower slot press the BANK/DOWN switch.

8.To move the slot to any other slot, turn the rotary knob.

9.You can continue to move the slot with any of the methods above, the new slot will be highlighted as shown below:

10. Once you release the FX switch, the effect will be moved to the new slot. Note: All effects parameters will be moved with the effect.

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7.3GLOBAL (Global Menu)

Within the GLOBAL menu there are five pages:

CONNECTIVITY - All settings relating to connectivity and communication with external devices including backup and restore functions.

KEYBOARD SETTINGS - All settings relating to the keyboard including aftertouch and velocity.

PEDAL SETTINGS - All settings relating to the pedal inputs.

PANEL SETTINGS - All settings relating to panel (local), faders, dialogs, menu functionality, and display brightness and contrast.

SYSTEM SETTINGS - All system settings, including versions, fan speed, calibration, and backup.

This chapter covers each of these pages in detail.

Note: To access successive GLOBAL pages, press the GLOBAL switch again to cycle through the pages. A help message on the bottom of each screen shows you what the next menu will be if you press the GLOBAL switch again.

1.To access the GLOBAL menu press the GLOBAL switch and it will remain illuminated while you are in this menu:

2.The display will then show one page of the GLOBAL menu.

Note: The first time you access the GLOBAL menu after turning on the DeepMind 6, you will see the CONNECTIVITY page. Whenever you access the GLOBAL menu after that point, you will be returned to the last page you visited within the menu system. This feature is reset when the unit is powered off.

Note: This page location memory function can be turned off using the REMEMBER PAGES function in the PANEL SETTINGS menu.

7.3.1 CONNECTIVITY

In this menu are all the settings relating to connectivity and communication with external devices, including backing up and restoring programs and data.

1.To navigate the options in the CONNECTIVITY menu, use the BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN switches.

2.Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO or +/YES switches, the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range.

DEVICE ID - This is MIDI Device Identifier (ID) which is used to identify the device. This is important when multiple devices are present in a system, and ensures that the device in question responds to the system exclusive messages which are solely for the device in question.

The DEVICE ID can be any number from 1-16.

1.To change the DEVICE ID, make sure that the '<' symbol next to the DEVICE ID number is highlighted. Then you can either use the -/NO or +/YES switches, the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader.

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MIDI SETTINGS MENU - This menu contains settings for the MIDI sockets on the rear of the DeepMind 6.

1.To access the MIDI SETTINGS menu, make sure that the '<' symbol on the MIDI SETTINGS line is highlighted. Then press the +/YES switch, you will now see the MIDI SETTINGS menu.

USB SETTINGS MENU- This menu contains settings for the USB port on the rear of the DeepMind 6.

1.To access the USB SETTINGS menu, make sure that the '<' symbol on the USB SETTINGS line is highlighted. Then press the +/YES switch, and the USB SETTINGS menu will appear.

MIDI-CTRL - This option sets the MIDI CONTROLLER communication mode for the DeepMind 6 MIDI sockets on the rear of the synthesizer. You can choose from the following options:

Off (No controller messages will be sent)

Cc (Continuous Controller)

NRPN (Non-Registered Parameters).

Note: Both MIDI and NRPN data is always received and actioned.

Note: For more information on controlling the DeepMind 6 via MIDI, please consult the section on MIDI later in this document.

PROG-CHANGE - This option sets the PROGRAM CHANGE communication mode for the DeepMind 6 MIDI sockets. You can choose from the following options:

RX - Program change messages will be received only.

TX - Program changes will be transmitted only.

RX-TX - Program changes will be transmitted and received.

NONE - No program change messages will be sent or received.

Note: PROG-CHANGE is not available if POLY CHAIN is ON in the CHAIN PARAMETERS page of the POLY EDIT menu.

RX-CHANNEL - This option sets the MIDI channel that will be used to RECEIVE MIDI messages. The CHANNEL can be ALL, or any number from 1-16.

TX CHANNEL - This option sets the MIDI channel that will be used to TRANSMIT MIDI messages. The CHANNEL can be any number from 1-16, or RxCh, the same setting as the RX channel.

SOFT-THRU - This option enables PASS-THRU mode from the MIDI INPUT socket to the MIDI OUTPUT socket. (Any messages received at the MIDI INPUT are passed thru to the MIDI OUTPUT socket.) The options are On or Off.

Note: SOFT-THRU is not available if POLY CHAIN is ON in the CHAIN PARAMETERS page of the POLY EDIT menu.

MIDI>USB-THRU - This option enables PASS-THRU mode from the MIDI INPUT socket to the USB host. The options are On or Off.

2.To exit this menu press the GLOBAL switch to return to the CONNECTIVITY menu.

USB-CTRL - This option sets the MIDI CONTROLLER communication mode for the USB port on the rear of the synthesizer. You can choose

Off (No controller messages will be sent)

Cc (Continuous Controller)

NRPN (Non-Registered Parameters).

Note: Both MIDI and NRPN data is always received and actioned.

Note: For more information on controlling the DeepMind 6 via USB-MIDI, please consult the section on MIDI later in this document.

PROG-CHANGE - This option sets the PROGRAM CHANGE communication mode for the DeepMind 6 USB host port. You can choose from the following options:

RX - Program change messages will be received only.

TX - Program changes will be transmitted only.

RX-TX - Program changes will be transmitted and received.

NONE - No program change messages will be sent or received.

RX-CHANNEL - This option sets the MIDI channel that will be used to RECEIVE MIDI messages. The CHANNEL can be ALL or any number from 1-16.

TX CHANNEL - This option sets the MIDI channel that will be used to TRANSMIT MIDI messages. The CHANNEL can be any number from 1-16, or RxCh, the same setting as the RX channel.

USB>MIDI-THRU - This option enables PASS-THRU mode from the USB port to the MIDI-THRU socket. The options are On or Off.

2.To exit this menu, press the GLOBAL switch to return to the CONNECTIVITY menu.

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SysEx EXPORT MENU- This menu contains settings for the SysEx EXPORT menu of the DeepMind 6.

Note: Backing up your data is an important factor when working with the DeepMind 6. It allows you to keep a safe copy of your programming, manage settings depending on your use, and share your work with others.

In order to do this, you will need a MIDI utility for your computer which can receive and transmit SysEx files. The utilites allow you to receive the SysEx files from your DeepMind 6, save them on your computer, and then allow

exporting of these files back to the DeepMind 6. One example for the PC is called "MIDI OX," and one for the Mac is "SysEx Librarian."

1.To access the SysEx EXPORT menu, press the GLOBAL switch until the CONNECTIVITY menu appears. Make sure that the '<' symbol on the EXPORT line is highlighted. Then press the +/YES switch, you will now see the SysEx EXPORT menu.

DESTINATION - This option sets the communication mode for the DeepMind 6 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE (SysEx) messages.

MIDI - SysEx messages will be transmitted from the MIDI sockets on the rear of the synthesizer).

USB - SysEx messages will be transmitted to the USB host.

DUMP TYPE - This option sets the type of data which can be exported. You can choose from the following:

Prog - A single PROGRAM.

Bank - An entire BANK of 128 PROGRAMs.

EditProg -The PROGRAM in the EDIT BUFFER, i.e. the program you are currently working on.

Glob - The GLOBAL settings, useful if you need different settings depending on your location, activity, or requirements.

UserPat - Any one of the 32 USER PATTERNs from the Arpeggiator.

EditPat -The current PATTERN stored in the EDIT BUFFER, i.e. the PATTERN which is assigned in the program you are currently working on.

AllPat - All user PATTERNs.

All - All Banks, Programs, Patterns, and Global Settings.

CalData - The data from the calibration routine.

Chord - The data from setting up a CHORD.

P-Chord A - The various POLY CHORDs you have set up and stored in the current POLY CHORD Bank. In this example, it is Bank A. If you want to save another POLY CHORD Bank, press and hold the POLY EDIT switch and change banks with the soft switches.

Favorites - The list of favorite programs you have created and stored.

DUMP BANK - You can select the appropriate BANK here, from one of the 8 available program banks (A-H). This option is only available when exporting.

SOURCE - You can select the appropriate PROGRAM or PATTERN here. This option is only available when exporting.

SysEx DUMP (EXPORTING) - Pressing the +/YES switch while this option is selected, will initiate the EXPORT, based on the selected options. Before exporting, you need to run your MIDI utility on your computer, and set it up to receive (import) a MIDI SysEx file. When the file is exported to the computer, it can be saved for later recall.

2.To exit the SysEx EXPORT menu, press the GLOBAL switch to return to the CONNECTIVITY menu. To exit the CONNECTIVITY menu, press the PROG switch to return to the main programming screen, or press GLOBAL to cycle to the KEYBOARD SETTINGS menu.

SysEx Export Example

The following details show an example of using the SysEx EXPORT menu to export a file to a computer.

Note: the information below shows the general idea of the SysEx export procedure using two popular MIDI utilities, but the exact details depend on the software, and that may differ or change without notice. Company names and software names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.

Using SysEx Librarian (OSX):

1.Connect the DeepMind 6 to your Mac using a USB cable or MIDI interface.

2.Open SysEx Librarian on the computer and select the DeepMind 6 as the target from the drop down menu at the top of the window. (Or select the appropriate MIDI interface from the menu if you are using one).

3.On the DeepMind 6, in the SysEx EXPORT menu, select the DESTINATION, such as MIDI or USB.

4.On the DeepMind 6, in the DUMP-TYPE menu, select the item that is to be exported.

5.Navigate to SysEx-DUMP but DO NOT press the +/YES switch just yet.

6.Using SysEx Librarian, click on the Record One button, this will arm the program to record any SysEx information.

7.On the DeepMind 6, press the +/YES button and the file will be sent.

8.SysEx Librarian should capture the information. Select the newly created file and select File->Save As SysEx to save the Edit buffer dump.

Using MIDI OX (Windows PC):

1.Connect the DeepMind 6 to your PC using a USB cable or a MIDI interface.

2.Open MIDI OX and select MIDI devices from the Options drop down menu.

3.Select the DeepMind 6 as the Input and Output device. (Or select the appropriate MIDI interface from the menu if you are using one).

4.On the DeepMind 6, in the SysEx EXPORT menu, select the DESTINATION, such as MIDI or USB.

5.On the DeepMind 6, in the DUMP-TYPE menu, select the item that is to be exported.

6.Navigate to SysEx-DUMP but DO NOT press the +/YES switch just yet.

7.Using MIDI OX, select View SysEx… from the View drop down menu.

8.In the newly opened window, select SysEx->Receive Manual Dump…

9.On the DeepMind 6, press the ‘+/YES’ switch to send the file.

10.MIDI OX should capture and display the information. Select Save As… from the Display Window drop down menu and save the SysEx dump with a suitable name.

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7.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

• VEL CURVE - You can adjust the response curve for the VELOCITY here. The

In this menu are all the settings relating to keyboard.

Hard setting will reduce the dynamic range of played notes. The Soft setting

will increase the dynamic range of played notes.

 

1.

To navigate the options in the KEYBOARD SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP

 

Velocity Sensitivity Curve Settings

 

 

and BANK/DOWN switches.

 

 

2.

In order to change any of the parameters make sure that the '<' symbol on

 

 

 

 

the respective line is highlighted.

 

 

 

3.

Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO or +/YES switches, the

 

Hard

 

 

rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which

 

 

 

 

allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the

Velocity

 

 

 

full range.

Med

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soft

 

 

 

Slow

Strike Speed

Fast

LOCAL - This option turns LOCAL CONTROL for the DeepMind 6 keyboard, aftertouch, pitch wheel and modulation wheel ON and OFF. You can then use an external MIDI keyboard/controller, using its MIDI OUT connected to the DeepMind 6 MIDI IN. It is sometimes useful to turn LOCAL CONTROL off when using the DeepMind 6 to control other hardware/software synthesizers, effects and/or applications.

OCTAVE - This option allow you to adjust the OCTAVE setting for the keyboard. The OCTAVE setting affects the whole keyboard, and the local keyboard only.

The default setting is 0, which means if you play the lowest note it will be a C2.

The OCTAVE can be adjusted from -2 to +2, allowing you to use the 37 keys to access the full eight octaves (98 keys).

Please refer to Appendix 1 - Octave Shifting at the end of this document for a diagram.

FIXED-ON-VEL - This option fixes the NOTE ON VELOCITY at a set value, so that regardless of how hard you strike the note, the value will always be the same. The higher the value, the higher the volume of the note. The value can range from 0-127. When this option is set to Off, the NOTE ON VELOCITY will be dependant upon how hard you strike the note.

Note: The NOTE ON VELOCITY sensitivity can be adjusted in the VCA edit page. Please refer to the VCA section later in this document for more details.

FIXED-OFF-VEL - This option fixes the NOTE OFF VELOCITY at a set value, so that regardless of how fast you release the note, the value will always be the same. The higher the value, the higher the volume of the note. The value can range from 0-127. When this option is set to Off, the NOTE OFF VELOCITY will be dependant upon how fast you release the note.

Note: The NOTE OFF VELOCITY is only available within the MOD MATRIX as a MODULATION SOURCE. It is not used elsewhere in the synthesizer. Please refer to the MOD MATRIX section later in this document for more details.

The default setting is Soft.

AFT-CURVE - You can adjust the response curve for the AFTERTOUCH here. The Hard setting will reduce the dynamic range of key pressure. The Soft setting will reduce the dynamic range of key pressure.

 

AfterTouch Sensitivity Curve Settings

 

 

Hard

 

Velocity

Med

 

 

 

 

Soft

 

Soft

Key Pressure

Hard

The default setting is Soft.

Note: The DeepMind 6 keyboard sends "Channel Aftertouch," meaning the MIDI message created is common to all keys.

WHEEL-LEDS - Both the PITCH WHEEL and the MODULATION WHEEL can be illuminated, depending on your requirements. You can control the illumination mode here by selecting one of the following options:

Auto - In this mode, the illumination will get brighter as the respective wheel is moved, reaching its brightest point at the end of its travel.

On - In this mode the illumination is fixed on.

Off - In this mode the illumination is turned off.

The default setting is Auto.

4.To exit this KEYBOARD menu, press the PROG switch to return to the main programming screen, or press GLOBAL to cycle to the PEDAL SETTINGS menu.

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7.3.3 PEDAL SETTINGS

• SUSTAIN - This option allows you to choose the SUSTAIN MODE from the

 

 

 

following options:

 

 

 

The SUSTAIN input can work with a switched input which is either open

 

 

 

when pressed, or closed when pressed.

 

 

 

Gate Functionality - The SUSTAIN input can also be used with a GATE

 

 

 

signal from a CV and GATE interface or a modular synthesizer. This

 

 

 

functionality requires the GATE signal to operate between +5V and 0V.

 

 

 

Note: For wiring diagrams and pin connections information please consult

 

 

 

In this menu are all the settings relating to PEDAL/CV and SUSTAIN inputs on the

the guide later in this document.

Norm-Open - Here, when the connected switch is pressed, the notes

rear of the DeepMind 6.

1.

To navigate the options in the PEDAL SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and

 

are held in the SUSTAIN stage of all ENVELOPEs. In this mode the correct

 

operation is designed for a switch whose contacts close when pressed.

 

BANK/DOWN switches.

 

 

 

This is the default setting.

2.

In order to change any of the parameters make sure that the '<' symbol on

 

Norm-Closed - Here, when the connected switch is pressed, the notes

 

the respective line is highlighted.

 

 

are held in the SUSTAIN stage of all ENVELOPEs. In this mode the correct

 

 

 

 

3.

Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO or +/YES switches, the

 

operation is designed for a switch whose contacts open when pressed.

 

rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which

Tap-N.O - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the TAP function, so

 

allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the

 

 

when the switch is pressed a signal is sent to the Master BPM Generator.

 

full range.

 

 

 

In this mode the correct operation is designed for a switch whose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contacts close when pressed.

 

 

 

Tap-N.C - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the TAP function, so

 

 

 

 

when the switch is pressed a signal is sent to the Master BPM Generator.

 

 

 

 

In this mode the correct operation is designed for a switch whose

 

 

 

 

contacts open when pressed.

PEDAL - This option allows you to choose the PEDAL/CV MODE from the following options:

The PEDAL/CV input can work with a typical foot pedal, where the voltage is supplied by the DeepMind 6 and fed back at a level which is dependant on the position of the pedal. The further the pedal is pressed, the higher the voltage.

The PEDAL/CV input can also work with a CV (Control Voltage) input from any source with a 0 to +5 Volt output, for example, the control voltage from a modular synthesizer.

Note: For wiring diagrams and pin connections information please consult the guide later in this document.

The PEDAL input takes the voltage from the connector and turns it into a control signal. The control signal can be mapped to any of the following:

Foot-ctrl - The Foot-Ctrl (Foot Controller) is available as a modulation source in the MOD MATRIX. This is the default setting.

Mod-Wheel - Here the PEDAL input is mapped to the MODULATION WHEEL which is available as a modulation source in the MOD MATRIX.

Breath - Here the PEDAL input is mapped to the BREATH controller which is available as a modulation source in the MOD MATRIX.

Volume - Here the PEDAL input is mapped to the VOLUME controller.

Expression - Here the PEDAL input is mapped to the EXPRESSION controller.

Porta Time - Here the PEDAL input is mapped to the PORTAMENTO TIME.

Aftertouch - Here the PEDAL input is mapped to the AFTERTOUCH control.

Arp+Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the ARPEGGIATOR notes, so when a GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of the ARPEGGIATOR. In this mode the ARPEGGIATOR note duration is set by length of time that the gate signal is high (+5V).

Arp-Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the ARPEGGIATOR notes, so when a GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of the ARPEGGIATOR. In this mode the ARPEGGIATOR note duration is set by length of time that the gate signal is low (0V).

Seq+Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps, so when a GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will move though the steps of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. In this mode the CONTROL SEQUENCER will transition to the next step each time a positive edge (a transition from 0V to 5V) is received.

Seq-Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps, so when a GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will move though the steps of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. In this mode the CONTROL SEQUENCER will transition to the next step each time a negative edge (a transition from 5V to 0V) is received.

Arp&Seq+Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the ARPEGGIATOR notes, and to the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps. When a GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of the ARPEGGIATOR, and also move though the steps of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. In this mode the ARPEGGIATOR note duration is set by length of time that the gate signal is high (+5V). Also in this mode the CONTROL SEQUENCER will transition to the next step each time a positive edge (a transition from 0V to 5V) is received.

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Arp&Seq-Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the ARPEGGIATOR notes, and to the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps. When GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of the ARPEGGIATOR, and also move though the steps of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. In this mode the ARPEGGIATOR note duration is set by length of time that the gate signal is low (0V). Also in this mode the CONTROL SEQUENCER will transition

to the next step each time a negative edge (a transition from 5V to 0V) is received.

MODE - There are 2 overall pedal modes: Sustain and Sostenuto, as explained below:

Sustain – sustain is held for all notes while the pedal is down.

Sostenuto – sustain is held for those notes played while the sustain pedal is down. This is the "middle pedal" action of the 3 pedals of a traditional piano.

4.To exit the PEDAL SETTINGS menu, press the PROG switch to return to the main programming screen, or press GLOBAL to cycle to the PANEL SETTINGS menu.

7.3.4 PANEL SETTING

In this menu are all the settings relating to the DeepMind 6 Panel Controls.

1.To navigate the options in the PANEL SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches.

2.In order to change any of the parameters make sure that the '<' symbol on the respective line is highlighted.

3.Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO or +/YES switches, the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range.

CYCLE TO PROG - When this option is turned On, the menu cycle function will return you to the programming screen. When this option is Off, the menu cycle function will return you to the first menu page. The default setting is On.

REMEMBER PAGES - With this option turned on your position in any menu will be remembered so that you return to the same position you left. When this option is off, any access of a menu will always position you in the first menu page. The default setting is On.

BRIGHTNESS - This option allows you to control the brightness of the display. The range is 0-100, with 0 being dim and 100 being the brightest setting. This is useful if you are operating in low light conditions and want to protect your vision, or if you are working under strong lighting conditions and want to maximise viability. The default setting is 100.

CONTRAST - This option allows you to control the contrast of the display. The range is 0-14, with 0 being least contrast and 14 being the most contrast. This is useful to compensate for different viewing angles, and/or light conditions. The default setting is 10.

4.To exit the PANEL SETTINGS menu, press the PROG switch to return to the main programming screen, or press GLOBAL to cycle to the SYSTEM

SETTINGS menu.

7.3.5 SYSTEM SETTINGS

In this menu are all the SYSTEM SETTINGS of the DeepMind 6. These include VERSION NUMBERS of the hardware/firmware, settings for the fan speed, and access to the CALIBRATION routines.

1.To navigate the options in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches.

2.In order to change any of the parameters make sure that the '<' symbol on the respective line is highlighted.

3.Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO or +/YES switches, the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range.

PANEL-LOCAL - This option turns LOCAL CONTROL for the DeepMind 6 panel controls (including all faders, non menu edit switches and portamento knobs) On and Off. It is sometimes useful to turn LOCAL CONTROL off when using the DeepMind 6 to control other hardware/software synthesizers, effects and/or applications. The default setting is On.

FADER MODE - This option allows you to choose the mode in which the faders respond when you initially move a fader which has a different physical position to the stored value. You can choose one of the following options:

Pass-thru - In this mode, when the fader is moved, it will need to "Pass-thru" the stored value before it will start to change.

Jump - In this mode, when the fader is moved, the value of the parameter will "Jump" to the physical position of the fader.

The default setting is Jump.

INFO DIALOGS - This option allows you to disable the pop-up dialogs and messages which are designed to aid you while learning how the DeepMind 6 operates. The default setting is Enable.

HOST-VER - This is the version number of the host firmware.

VOICE-VER - This is the version number of the voice circuit board firmware.

DSP-VER - This is the version of the DSP firmware.

BOOT-VER - This is the version of the bootloader used to initialize the synthesizer.

FAN-SPEED - This allows you to adjust the fan speed. The fan speed is adjustable from 0 (off) to 255 (maximum). Adjust the fan speed to suit your listening conditions and preference. If the local temperature is high, please make sure that the fans are not turned off. The DeepMind 6 is equipped with 2 fans, one internal and one at the rear. At an approximate setting of 40 the internal fan is running and the rear fan is off.

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