Eowave Ribbon User Manual

Eowave Ribbon

lofi ribbon synth/ USB/CV/Gate controller

Cautions Care of the Ribbon

 Before using the Ribbon, make sure you have read the following instructions carefully, as well

as the instructions for use.

 Refer servicing to qualified service personal

 Do not try to repair the Ribbon. Please contact Eowave for technical support.

 Avoid all sharp object contact on the Ribbon.

 Do not use the Ribbon or store it under extreme temperature conditions or expose it to direct

sunlight, damp or dusty areas, areas prone to strong vibrations.

 Before you plug in the Ribbon, always check the voltage.

 Protect the Ribbon against violent shocks.

 Before using the Ribbon in a foreign country, check if the voltage is compatible.

 When the Ribbon is not used, disconnect the unit from its power supply.

 Never place heavy objects on the Ribbon.

 Never touch the Ribbon with wet hands when it is plugged in.

 Before moving the Ribbon, make sure the unit is disconnected from other devices.

 Before cleaning the Ribbon, make sure the unit is switched off and not plugged in.

 During lightning, unplug the Ribbon.

 The Ribbon is not a light saber. It is not made for fighting.

 Make sure your body is well isolated from the ground.

  The Ribbon surface is fragile. Only use your

finger to play on it. Avoid playing with sharp
objects, wood sticks, pens, chop sticks…

  Clean the Ribbon with a dry cloth. Never use

any detergent or Acetone on it or on the plexi
enclosure.

  Clean the tactile pad with a dry cloth. Never

use any detergent or Acetone on it or any
sharp objects.

Preliminary

What is Ribbon? Unpacking

Thank you for buying a Ribbon! With Ribbon, we tried
to create a new type of instrument designed for today’s
musician.

At the same time synth, USB and CV/Gate controller,
it can be used in many different ways, as a sole
instrument, to control virtual instruments and iOS or
to control modular systems and CV/gate devices.

With its plexi enclosure, Eowave Ribbon is a modern
visual instrument perfect for live applications.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Eowave at

[e-mail]

Make sure that you have everything!
Ribbon is delivered in a tube. You may keep this tube to

store your Ribbon when it’s not used or when you
travel.

!Ribbon is delivered with

- 1 mini USB cable

- 4 plastic pods
!

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Use Ribbon as a MiniSynth
!

The Ribbon has a real sound generation section with an internal lofi digital oscillator. It can be used as a mini synth by plugging it to a sound
system or thru your computer.

Basic connections to your sound system

In the example below, the Ribbon is used as an instrument.
It can be powered with a 5V DC USB power supply or via usb. Plug

an audio cable from the audio out of the Ribbon to the audio in of
your loud speaker. Plug a mini USB to your computer or to a 5V DC

power supply to the power. Note that plugging more than 5V power
supply can destroy the unit. Cables and power supply can be found on
www.eowave.com/shop .

Basic connections to your computer

In the example below, the Ribbon is used as an instrument connected
to your computer. The Ribbon is USB powered. Connect the Ribbon

to your computer with the USB cable delivered with the Ribbon.

!

Once plugged, the Ribbon is automatically recognized as a MIDI
interface by your computer. It will appear under the name

«!eowave ribbon!».

How to play

Tactile pad

The Ribbon

The Ribbon is sensitive to the position and to the pressure.
Gently press the Ribbon. The sound that you hear is generated by the

oscilllator from the Ribbon. !The volume is controlled by the pressure
applied onto the Ribbon.Note that in the controller mode, it is
possible to change the pressure destination with the editor.

About the serigraphy
You can use the Ribbon serigraphy to play.

As Ribbon’s tolerance slightly differs from one another, it is not
possible to print an accurate serigraphy with notes. However, we
chose to add this serigraphy as a visual chromatic scale of the Ribbon. !
The serigraphy indicates the 4 octaves and the middle point.

The tactile pad on the right or on the left?

Ribbon can be played with the tactile pad on the right or on the left. It
is possible to invert the linearity of the Ribbon with the editor.

Can I change the Ribbon’s scale?

Yes, depending on how it is used (stand-alone or controller), the
Ribbon has different scales settings in the editor.

Octave 1

Octave 2 Octave 3 Octave 4

The tactile pad

The tactile pad controls a frequency modulation effect. When pressing
the tactile pad, the FM modulation amount increases. The pad is
pressure sensitive. It means that the more you press onto it, the more
the FM modulation increases.

The tactile pad and resistive technology

The tactile pad uses a resistive technology that uses the natural
resistance of your body. Note that if you play with bare feet, the result
may differ than when your body is isolated from the ground.

  Note that a bad isolation from the ground may be the cause of

erratic sending of information or uncontrolled values.

 Note that in the controller mode, it is possible to change the pad

destination with the editor.