Studiologic Numa Compact 2x User Manual
FIRMWARE 1.2.0
FIRMWARE 1.2.0
Rev. 20200723
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
Index
Safety instructions
Your new Numa Compact
Power - Inputs and connections
Panel - Display and navigation
Sound banks and sound section
Organ Model
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Product overview
Key features
Example of use
Operation diagram
Power connection
USB power
Expression / Universal pedals
Audio output
Headphones
Volume
USB
Sound / MIDI
Demo
SPLIT
Store - User programs
Sound mode
Introduction
Drawbars
Typical Drawbars settings
Original Drawbars settings
Chorus and Vibrato
Percussions
Synth Engine
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Eects
Global edit
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Waveforms
Cuto
Resonance
Filter Amplitude Envelope
Store
FX1- FX2
FX Autoset
Strings Resonance (Damper model)
Transposer
Global tuner
Velocity curve
Fixed velocity
Strings resonance (Damper eect)
Speakers
Pedal 2
FX Autoset
Local control
USB MIDI Channel
MIDI Merge
Sysex lter
Slider mode
Key click
Percussion Volume
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Index
Program edit
Part edit
MIDI (Zone edit)
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Programs send/receive
Factory reset
Firmware version and update
Program name
Split point
Mixer
Volume
Split assign
Transpose
Octave
Fine tuning
Rev send
Pedal 1 - Pedal 2
Stick 1 - Stick 2
Aftertouch
Program Change
LSB - MSB
MIDI channel
Volume
Split assign
Transpose
Octave
Pedal 1 - Pedal 2
Stick 1 - Stick 2
Aftertouch
Sliders programming
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Appendix
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Sounds list
Specications
Dimensions
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Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions
Please read the entire manual. It contains all the informations
you need to use this unit.
Please follow the instructions in the manual. The warranty will be
void if unauthorized work is carried out on the Numa Compact.
Only accessories that are specied by the manufacturer should
be used with this unit.
Use the unit only as specied in this manual.
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock. Do not open the chassis. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.
The unit should only be serviced by qualied service sta.
Humidity
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture. Never place containers with liquid on
the unit. Do not use the unit near water, swimming pool, bathtub or wet basement. If the unit is moved from a cold place to a
warm room, condensation may occur inside. To avoid damage
please allow the unit to reach room temperature before switching on.
Installation
Always use a stable rack to place the keyboard on. Please be
aware of its size and weight.
Cleaning / Maintenance
Never use any abrasive detergent, which may damage the surface. We recommend a slightly moist micro-bre cloth.
Packaging
Please keep all packaging, and use it to protect the keyboard
when transporting or if servicing is required.
Mains
Before connecting the unit to the main power supply, please
check if the power supply is suitable for the Numa Compact
adapter. The unit can be powered with 100 – 240VAC, using the
included power adapter.
Important Note: the Numa Compact can be powered directly
also by the USB port, if connected to the PC or other suitable
USB power sources.
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Your new Numa Compact
Product overview
The Numa Compact is an incredibly powerful musical instrument, packed in a stylish and slim
cabinet, based on a totally new technology and updated user interface. The keyboard includes an
Aftertouch control and together with the programmable Sticks, allows to have a total control of
the musical performance. The new sound engine is capable of 128 notes of max polyphony and
it includes two independent sections (Lower & Upper) with over 80 sounds, organized in 8 Sound
Banks, assignable to any portion of the keyboard, in Layer or Split mode. The 1GB (ash memory)
sounds are further enhanced by 2 eects post-processors (Fx1-Fx2) each one with a double internal architecture, for a total of 4 independent eects at once.
A controllable Strings Resonance and the Release-Staccato Samples make the main piano sounds
even more real, while a new Stereo Reverb post-processor further enhances the sound. Bass, Treble and Mastering controls allow to reach a studio quality, also noticeable thru the built in digital
amplier and elliptical back-reection speakers. The MIDI Module includes 2 independent MIDI
zones and all parameters can be programmed and stored.
Key features
• 88 notes light weighted keyboard with Aftertouch
• Stick 1: Pitch Bend function on both axis
• Stick 2: Sound Modulation and FX1/2 control (assignable or auto-selection)
• Built in 2 x 10W amplifier + 2 elliptical back reflection speakers
• 128x64 graphic oled display
• Lower-Upper-Zone A-Zone B
• 4 programmable sections (internal SOUNDS and MIDI) in any combination
• Tonewheel Organ Mode engine, with nine drawbars allowing thousands of possible
combinations, a Percussion type, level and Click control, plus a dedicated Chorus/Vibrato post-
processor (simulating the analogue “Scanner“ vibrato)*
• Synth section, with nine real time Sliders assigned to the most usefut Synth parameters*
• 1 GB of flash memory, 88 sounds organized in 8 Sound Banks
• Concert Grand piano sounds with release-staccato samples and Strings Resonance
• FX1-2 double effects processors - 4 programmable effects at once
• Stereo Reverb with separate Lower/Upper controllable send level
• Cutoff and Resonance controls editable on all Sounds
• Strings Resonance (Damper model) on acoustic Piano sounds (programmable)
• Global-Program-Part EDIT
• Bass, Treble, Mastering (3D+Compressor) post processing controls
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• Two additional internal Parts (on MIDI Ch 3 and 4) playable and recordable via MIDI*
• Advanced MIDI Implementation, with a separate MIDI Port for the Keyboard (including all
panel controls) and a Controller Port, for the 2 programmable MIDI Zones
• Connections: Usb, MIDI In/Out, Audio L/R, Headphones, Ped1-Ped2
• Audio over USB
• USB power
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FX1
Example of use
PED2PED1
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUT
Operation diagram
1GB
Stereo
reverb
Sound
engine
Bass
Mastering
Suggested setting
UPPER
LOWER
UPPER
LOWER
Treble
Volume
FX2
FX1
FX2
Rev send
Rev send
Strings
resonance
Digital
amplier
Stereo
reverb
HEADPHONES / AUX
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AUDIO out
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BUILT-IN
SPEAKERS
Your new Numa Compact
An overview of the functions of the Numa Compact:
Light weighted action
8 Sound Banks
FX1 - FX2- REV
Strings Resonance
The Numa Compact 2 oers the latest innovative technology by Fatar: the sophisticated weighted keyboard TP9-Piano
with Aftertouch. The Numa Compact weighs just 7,1 kg and is
therefore very portable, yet it oers a great keyboard touch,
for which Fatar is famous.
You can immediately start playing the included high quality sounds, which have been carefully sampled. Experienced
keyboard players and musicians selected those sounds and
were involved in the design of the straightforward operation
of Numa Compact. Therefore Numa Compact is your perfect
partner on stage, in the studio or at home. 128 voices of max
polyphony are available to add depth and expression.
You can combine two sounds by assigning them to the Lower
and Upper sections in Split or Layer mode.
The 2 double FX processors allow to assign 2 dierent eects
to both Lower and Upper sections, in addition to a Strings
Resonance eect on all piano sounds and a Stereo Reverb, for
an endless variety of combinations of all kind.
Mixer & Mastering
Built-in Amplication
Master keyboard functions
Audio connections
A Volume, Bass, Treble and Mastering controls allow to get
the preferred sound setting and the internal monitor-amplication system with elliptical speakers allow you to play the
instrument using the internal 10+10W amplication system,
digitally controlled and equalized. For the best result a suggested setting is with all pots at halfway, to avoid any possible
distorsion and ensure a correct frequncy responce. Settings
can be modied according to the selected sound.
The master keyboard functions of the Numa Compact 2, with
2 programmable Zones, allow you to control other MIDI devices, select the sounds and adjust the levels directly from
your Numa Compact 2.
As well as the stereo L/R audio output and built in amplication system, the Numa Compact 2 has an additional headphone plug, ideal for late-night jam sessions without disturbing the neighbours. This connection can also be used as an
auxiliary audio output.
The integrated USB port allows your Numa Compact 2 to connect to your computer and be powered directly, without the
need of the external adapter (included). You can use a USB
and MIDI out for MIDI data transmission. In addition, updates
of the rmware or the sound library are accessible via USB.
Please note that the internal amplication system is automatically switched o when the instrument is powered by USB,
to avoid excessive power consumption or power drops.
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Interactive Numa
USB <> Computer
Delivery includes
The integrated USB port allows your Numa Compact 2 to connect to your computer and be powered directly, without the
need of the external adapter (included). You can use a USB
and MIDI out for MIDI data transmission. In addition, updates
of the rmware or the sound library are accessible via USB.
Please note that the internal amplication system is automatically switched o when the instrument is powered by USB,
to avoid excessive power consumption or power drops.
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Power Adapter
USB cable
Informative material
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Power - Inputs and connections
Power - Inputs and connections
MIDI In-OutPower On/O
Power
12V - 2,5A
Power connection
Ped 1, Ped 2
Expression pedal,
Universal pedal
USB Port
MIDI I/O, rmware update,
power
Audio L/R Out
2x 6,3mm mono jack
Headphones / Aux Out
1x 6,3mm stereo jack
Use the power adapter supplied with the device to connect
the Numa Compact to the power socket (or use the USB connection). Switch the unit on by using the power button next
to the power plug of the Numa Compact, set the main Volume, Bass and Treble controls to the half position and the
Mastering control to zero-minimum (the function will be explained later on this manual) to avoid excessive output power
and allow the internal speakers to play with a correct dynamic range.
USB power
Expression / Universal pedals
Audio output
The instrument can also be powered by USB, using a shielded
quality certied cable and providing that the computer
has enough power and not too many devices are powered
through the same USB port.
When the instrument is USB powered, the internal amplication system is disconnected.
PLEASE NOTE: in case of weak or unstable connection, use
the traditional power (see previous paragraph).
Connect the (optional) pedal or pedals to the related sockets,
labelled Ped1 and Ped2; at the socket labelled Ped 1 you can
plug in the Studiologic VP pedal, typically for volume-expression controls. To the Ped2 socket you can plug either a single
swicth pedal, a volume-expression pedal or the custom triple
pedal SLP3-D, as explained in the related chapter.
If you want to use external amplication systems, or record
the instruments sounds, connect the Left and Right audio
outputs to the inputs of your mixing desk or amplier, or to
your computer audio board inputs, using suitable cables.
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Power - Inputs and connections
Headphones
Volume
USB
The Headphones output can be used with an headphones set
or as an extra audio auxiliary output, according to the setting
of the related GLOBAL edit function (explained in this manual). As an auxiliary audio out, you can use this plug to connect
the instrument to a subwoofer or an additional amplication
system, while the L/R outputs are still available for recording
or other audio connections.
When you use the Numa Compact for the rst time, we recommend you to turn the Volume knob on the Output section to not more than half way between 0 and Full. While you
are playing you can adjust the volume according to the selected sounds. Adjusting the Volume knob will eect all audio and headphone outputs at the same time.
CAUTION:
To prevent hearing damage, you should – as with all audio
devices – avoid using the Numa Compact at high volume for
long periods.
For data transmission via USB, connect the Numa Compact to
your computer with a USB cable. The rst time you switch the
Numa Compact on, it will be recognised by your computer automatically and the appropriate driver will be installed by the
OS (cross compliant).
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Panel - Display and navigation
P01-JAZZ DUET
A0 - B3
C4 - C8
P01-JAZZ DUET
A0 - B3
C4 - C8
Panel - Display and navigation
Edit / Store
MIDI / Sound /
DEMO
Display
Monochrome
display
Lover - Upper
Parts/Zones
selection
Encoder
Rotation + click
SPLIT / Mix
The main HOME display of the Numa Compact is the one shown at power on and it’s divided in 3
main areas: the top area shows the current Program number and name, the left and right lower
areas are related to the Lower and Upper Sound sections, in SOUND mode, and to the Zone A and
Zone B sections, in MIDI Mode.
To navigate and move the focus (intended as the cursor position on the display) you can use three
controls at your choice:
a) Clicking on the Encoder: the focus will move to the 3 main positions: Programs, Lower, Upper.
b) Pressing the Sound or MIDI buttons, the focus (cursor position) will be moved on top.
c) Pressing Lower or Upper, the focus (cursor position) will be set to the related areas.
Ac-Bass
V: 127
Concert
V: 127
Ac-Bass
V: 127
Concert
V: 127
UPPER
When the focus is on the Program area, rotating the Encoder you will select the various Programs.
When the focus is on the Lower/Upper areas, rotating the Encoder you will control the related
volumes.
Sound / MIDI
The two buttons marked SOUND and MIDI will toggle between the two related views and controls.
When the SOUND button is selected and lighted, the user can
control the SOUND sections and selections, all related display, settings, edit pages and parameter settings.
When the MIDI button is selected and lighted, the display will
show the status of the MIDI Zones A and B and the user can
access to all available parameters, edit functions and values.
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Panel - Display and navigation
Demo
SPLIT
STORE / User Programs
The SOUND button can also be pressed for a longer time, to
enable the eight DEMO songs (one for each sound BANK) to
start playing in sequence; clicking on a SOUND BANK you can
also select the related demo; at the end of it, the next demo
song will start for the other BANKS, in a continuous cycling
loop.
This button is a real time control of the SPLIT function, that is
edited and controlled in all details by the GLOBAL EDIT function (Split Point) and PART EDIT function (Split Assign). This
is a fast way to immediately enable and disable the SPLIT and
play the UPPER and LOWER parts all over the keyboard, in layer
mode without split.
As explained in the EDIT sections, the SPLIT button can also
be used as a short cut to select the MIXER page, by keeping it
pressed for a few seconds.
The Numa Compact has 99 user’s programmable memories
called Programs, where you can store all SOUND, FX1/2 controls, amounts, functions, split points and all editable parameters also related to the MIDI ZONES, with a programmable
NAME for each Program. The only non-storable functions are
the VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and MASTERING, since they are
pure real-time controls, not related to a particular Program.
All Programs can be sent and received via USB, as explained
in the related paragraph of this manual, in the GLOBAL EDIT
section.
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