Flame DUALKEY EURO MODUL User Manual

FLAME

DUALKEY EURO MODUL

MANUAL

Version 1.00

Manual FLAME DUALKEY MODULE Version 1.00

Contents

1. Short description ....................................................................... 3

2. Hardware / Connection .............................................................. 3

2.1 Module overview 3

2.2 Connection 4

3. Play Modi ................................................................................... 5

3.1 Mode ONE SHOT 5

3.2 Mode GATE 5

3.3 Mode LOOP 6

4. Parameter .................................................................................. 6

4.1 SHAPE (shape of envelope) 6

4.2 TIME (duration of envelope) 7

4.3 LEVEL 7

4.4 END-OUT 7

5. Appendix and technical informations........................................ 8

5.1 Technical details

5.2 Warrenty

5.3 Terms of production

5.4 Disposal

5.5 Support

5.6 Acknowledgment

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1. Short description

Dualkey is composed of two modulators with A(H)D, A(S)R and Loop modes. Length and shape
of rising / falling edge can be adjusted manually as well as influenced by CV signals. At most,
the module emits voltages of 0..+10v. Additionally the circuits generate a trigger signal after each
envelope cycle.
Furthermore, they produce gate voltages while active. Besides control inputs, each modulator
features a button for manually starting the corresponding envelope.
There are two channels with almost identical functions.

2. Hardware / Connection

2.1. Module overview

Channel 1

CV inputs TIME and SHAPE

Channels CV output

Input KEY

Outputs END-trigger and KEY

Pot LEVEL CV output

Switch TIME range

Pot TIME

Channel 2

Switch MODE

Pot SHAPE

Channel KEYs

(illuminated push buttons)

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2.2. Connection to the modular system (Doepfer Bus)

The module is delivered with a connected ribbon cable for the Doepfer bus. The red lead marks

-12 volt. Connecting the module please note the right polarity!

If the module is poled accidentally wrong safety diodes avoid the immediate destruction of the
module but further damages cannot be excepted.

So please pay attention: Check the connection various times before switching on!

+12v
Ground
Ground
Ground

-12v

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3. PLAY MODI

3.1. Mode ONE SHOT

Keypress (or Trigger via KEY input) starts the envelope (voltage via CV output jack). The enve­lope plays only one-time and create after the end a short trigger impuls via the END output jack.
Reset the envelope, if you press again the key and while still play the envelope (Retrigger). Set
the lenght of the envelope with POT TIME, set the shape with POT SHAPE and set the output
level with POT LEVEL.

Keypress or

Trigger via KEY input

CV Output

KEY Output

END Output trigger

3.2. Mode GATE

Keypress (or High level via KEY input) starts the attack phase of the envelope (voltage via CV
output jack). While hold down the key, the CV output keep up the output level. Let loose the key
for starting the release phase. The envelope create after the end a short trigger impuls via the
END output jack. Reset the envelope, if you press again the key and while still play the envelo­pe (Retrigger). Set the lenght of the envelope with POT TIME, set the shape with POT SHAPE
and set the output level with POT LEVEL

Keypress or

Gate via KEY input

CV Output

KEY Output

END Output Trigger

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3.3. Mode LOOP

Play the evelopes in loop while hold down the key (or high level via KEY input). Each envelope
create after the end a short trigger impuls via the END output jack. Set the lenght of the enve­lopes with POT TIME, set the shape with POT SHAPE and set the output level with POT LEVEL.

Keypress or

Gate via KEY input

CV Output

KEY Output

END Output Trigger

4. PARAMETER

4.1. SHAPE (shape of envelope)

POT SHAPE set the shape of the envelope. Please note the logarithmic release of channel 1.
If you use the SHAPE CV input, then the POT is an attenuator of the CV input. Set the level of
the CV output of the envelope between 0..+10v via the POT LEVEL.

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

Attack = linear
Release = logarithmic

Attack = linear
Release = linear

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4.2. TIME (duration of envelope)

POT TIME set the duration of the envelope. There are three ranges between 1ms..1min, selec­table with the TIME range switch . If you use the TIME CV input, then the POT is an attenuator
of the CV input.

4.3. LEVEL (voltage output level )

POT LEVEL set the peak value of the envelope output jack. The range is between 0..+10v.

+10v .........

0v .......

4.4. END-OUT (Trigger OUT)

After the end the envelope create a short trigger impuls (duration 10ms) via the output jack END.
You can use this impuls for retrigger the other channel of the module for link the booth envelo­pes (MODE ONE SHOT).

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5. Appendix

5.1. Technical details

Connections:

Ribbon cable adapter for Doepfer bus +/-12Volt
KEY input: Gate/Trigger 0/+10v (signal threshold ca.1,3v)
KEY output: Gate/Trigger 0/+10v
TIME CV input: CV input TIME 0..+5v
SHAPE CV input: CV input SHAPE 0..+5v
End-Out trigger: Trigger output (duration ca. 10ms)
CV-Out: Voltage Output of the envelope 0..+10v (adjustable via LEVEL)

Control elements:

SHAPE: AR envelope (Release of channel 1 logarithmic, channel 2 linear)
TIME: Duration of envelope (3 ranges ca. 1ms..1min)
LEVEL: Channel output level 0..+10v
4x three-stage switches (Time Range, Mode)

Current consumption: ca. + 40mA / - 5mA
Size: Euro rack format 3U / 10HP 50,5x128,5mm

5.2 Warrenty

Beginning from the date of purchase a 2-year warranty is guaranteed for this device in case of
any manufacturing errors or other functional deficiencies during runtime.The warranty does not
apply in case of:

- damage caused by misuse

- mechanical damage arising from careless treatment (dropping, vigorous shaking, mishandling, etc)

- damage caused by liquids penetrating the device

- heat damage caused by overexposure to sunlight or heating

- electric damage caused by improper connecting
(wrong power supply/ jacks/ MIDI connections/ voltage problems).

If you have any complaints please contact your dealer or send an e-mail to:
[e-mail]

5.3 Terms of production

conformity: CE, RoHS, UL

5.4 Disposal

The device is produced with RoHS-conformity (subject to the regulations of the European Union)
and is free of hazardous substances (like mercury, plumb, cadmium and hexavalent chrome).
But electronical scrap is hazardous waste. Please don't add this to consumer waste. For an
environment friendly disposal of waste please contact your distributor or specialist dealer.

5.5 Support

Updated and additional informations, updates, downloads and more see:
http://flame.fortschritt-musik.de

5.6 Acknowledgment

For help and assistance big thanks to:
Alex4 Berlin, Schneiders Büro Berlin, Robert Junge, Anne Metzler und Ebotronix.

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