Future Retro Swynx User Manual

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It swings what it syncs… It’s Swynx!

WELCOME

Thank you for choosing the Swynx.

The Swynx is a sync box that converts MIDI clock messages to MIDI
clock, DIN Sync, CR-78 clock, and Analog clocks. In addition, the Swynx
provides the ability to swing the timing of all these clock outputs and
select different time signatures (both with real-time adjustments), and
also acts as a CR-78 pattern programmer. Wow!

After you try it in your setup, you’ll realize just what you’ve been missing.

For instance, many DIN Sync devices do not provide a built-in swing
function. What a shame, since most of these are wonderful sounding
drum machines.

And many MIDI sequencers and drum machines suffer from poor
implementation of swing, preventing changes to be made live, or
providing swing for only 4/4 patterns.

How about the necessity to sync analog sequencers and arpeggiators
with MIDI gear? And now you can swing the timing of those devices as
well.

Support for the fabulous Roland CR-78 has been lacking in the past.
Finding a WS-1 or TS-1 programmer for this drum machine is next to
impossible. The Swynx can replace the need for either of these devices,
allowing your CR-78 play in time with other MIDI devices, and swing its
internal patterns. The ability to add swing alone will breathe new life into
this old friend.

The Swing value is accurate to 0.5% providing much more control than is
typically found in sequencers and drum machines.

The Swynx is all about making the gear you have sound better.

We encourage you to approach the Swynx as a tool for live manipulation
of music timing.

Whatever you do with it… it’s got to be funky!

PRECAUTIONS

Never expose this device to rain or moisture. If liquids are spilled into the
unit, unplug the power supply immediately and let the unit sit in a dry
warm environment until all moisture has evaporated.

Avoid exposing the unit to smoke, dusty, or extreme hot and cold
environments, as these things may cause premature component failure.

Clean the exterior with a soft dry cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners that
may harm the surface and finish of the unit.

Never use AC output power supplies with this unit. Should your power
supply become lost or damaged, replacements can be purchased
directly from Future Retro.

WARRANTY

A 1 year warrant is provided for this product. Please register the product
within 30 days of purchase online at: www.future-retro.com/register.html
for your warrant to be valid.

POWER

A universal power supply is provided with your unit. This power supply
can be used in any country simply by using the correct AC plug
(included) for your country.

This power supply is a 9V DC center-pin positive, outer-pin negative type
supply and should only be replaced with the same type if ever lost.

Never use AC output power supplies to power the Swynx!

Insert the power supply into the wall outlet. Connect the DC output plug
to the power jack located on the back panel of the Swynx.

There is no power switch, this unit will be on any time power is
connected.

MIDI IN

The MIDI IN accepts MIDI clock and note information.

When using the Swynx for clock synchronization, connect the MIDI OUT
of the MIDI device acting as your master clock to the MIDI IN of the
Swynx.

When using the Swynx as a CR-78 programmer, connect the MIDI OUT
of a MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN of the Swynx.

MIDI OUT

The MIDI OUT sends MIDI clock for syncing external MIDI sequencers
and drum machines.

Connect this MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the external device you want to
sync.