Terratec SINE WARP 9 User Manual
TERRATEC PRODUCER/SINE WARP 9
English Manual
Version 1.0, last revised: November 2003
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TerraTec Producer SINE WARP 9,
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Contents
Important safety information........................................................................................ 4
Welcome! ....................................................................................................................... 5
Scope of delivery........................................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Connectors and controls: ....................................................................................... 6
1.2 Properties .............................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Concept ................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Getting started....................................................................................................... 9
2 Function.................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 VCF Modulation ................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Envelope.............................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Triggering the envelope (Trigger Source – ENV Mode) ....................................... 13
2.3.1 Trigger Source .............................................................................................. 13
2.3.2 ENV TRIGGER MODE.................................................................................. 14
2.4 VCA Modulation (VCA Mode)............................................................................... 17
2.5 LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) .......................................................................... 18
2.5.1 LFO Wave..................................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 LFO Reset..................................................................................................... 21
2.6 Analog Trigger ..................................................................................................... 24
2.7 Output.................................................................................................................. 25
2.8 Program selection................................................................................................ 25
2.8.1 Manual program selection ............................................................................. 26
2.8.2 Program selection via MIDI ........................................................................... 26
2.9 Copying and saving programs ............................................................................. 27
2.10 MIDI send and receive channels........................................................................ 27
2.10.1 Setting the send and receive channel.......................................................... 28
2.10.2 Saving the send and receive channel.......................................................... 28
2.11 Filter mode......................................................................................................... 29
3 MIDI control ............................................................................................................. 30
4 Modulation 1 ............................................................................................................. 31
5 Appendix................................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Select 1 potentiometer calibration........................................................................ 32
5.2 Initializing programs............................................................................................. 33
Service at TerraTec Producer..................................................................................... 34
Internet, Hotline ......................................................................................................... 34
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Important safety information
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Please read all instructions before using this device.
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Never use the device near water, i.e. next to a bathtub, sink, or drain, in a damp
basement or near a swimming pool.
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Used in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, this device can
cause sound levels that may result in lasting hearing damage. Avoid long exposure to
excessive or unpleasantly high volume levels. Consult an ear specialist immediately if
you detect a loss of hearing or a ringing in your ears.
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Ensure adequate ventilation for the device when setting it up.
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Do not install it near sources of heat such as radiators, ovens or similar devices.
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Ensure that the device is connected only to a standard AC outlet.
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Position it in such a manner that no dust, liquids or foreign objects can enter the
housing.
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Unplug the external power supply from the AC outlet if you do not intend to use the
device for an extended period.
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The device must be serviced by trained personnel if:
o the external power supply is damaged,
o objects or liquids have entered the device,
o the device was left in the rain,
o the device was damaged by dropping,
o the device is malfunctioning.
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Do not attempt to repair the device yourself. Please consult a trained technician.
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Please ensure that all analog devices are turned off before plugging them in. This will
protect you from any possible—albeit weak—electrical shocks, as well as protecting
your speakers and your hearing from sudden peaks. For digital devices, be sure to at
least lower the volume on your playback equipment.
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Welcome!
We are pleased that you have chosen a TerraTec Producer rack system and would like to
congratulate you on your decision. You've purchased a sophisticated product represent-
ing the state of the art of studio technology, and we're convinced that our product will
prove extremely useful to you in the coming years and provide you with a great deal of
entertainment.
This manual describes the SINE WARP 9 MIDI analog filter. It contains everything you
need to know about the correct use of the systems, as well as a number of practical tips
that will get you started right away.
We hope you enjoy your filter and would like to suggest that you browse this hopefully
entertaining manual when you get the chance. In addition to the important information
about its technology, we have outlined a number of typical applications as well as tips and
tricks wherever appropriate. We're convinced that even experienced users will profit from
this guide.
Thanks for your attention - and here's to your creativity.
Sincerely,Your TerraTec Producer Team
Scope of delivery
Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete.
The SINE WARP 9 MIDI analog filter must include at least:
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19" rack filter SINE WARP 9
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12V AC power adapter
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Customer service card
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Registration card with the serial number
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BeSonic Premium Account registration card
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This manual
Please return the enclosed registration card to us at the earliest possible opportunity or
register online at http://www.terratec.com/register.htm
and hotline services.
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. This is important for support
1 Introduction
1.1 Connectors and controls:
The front panel:
1. POWER: Power switch
2. Program: Program selection within the program group
3. Write: Save/copy program
4. Channel: Global MIDI send and receive channel
5. Mode: Filter type selection (monitor LED: LP/HP/BP/N)
6. Select: Selection of the active Modulation 1 parameter
7. A/B: Selection of the program group 1-16/17-32
8. LP: Low-pass filter LED
9. HP: High-pass filter LED
10. BP: Band-pass filter LED
11. N: Notch filter LED
12. TRIGGER: Monitor LED for a trigger signal
13. - 1 TRIGGER SOURCE: Selection of source (MIDI/analog) for ENV and VCA triggers
- 2 ATTACK: Envelope attack time
-3 LFO RATE: LFO speed
14. - 1 VCA MODE: Selection of VCA modulation
- 2 DECAY: Envelope decay time
- 3 LFO DEPTH: Intensity of the filter modulation (cutoff) by the LFO
15. - 1 ENV TRIGGER: Envelope trigger mode
- 2 SUSTAIN: Sustain level of envelope
- 3 KEY FOLLOW: Intensity of the filter modulation (cutoff) by MIDI notes
16. - 1 LFO WAVE: Selection of the LFO waveform
- 2 RELEASE: Release time of the envelope
- 3 VELOCITY: Intensity of the filter modulation (cutoff) by MIDI velocity
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17. - 1 LFO RESET: Selection of the LFO reset mode
- 2 DELAY: Envelope triggering delay time
- 3 MODULATION: Intensity of the filter modulation (cutoff) by the modulation wheel
18. TRIGGER LEVEL: Trigger threshold for analog triggering
19. ENV MOD: Intensity of the filter modulation (cutoff) by the envelope
20. CUTOFF: Manual adjustment of the cutoff frequency
21. RESONANCE: Manual adjustment of the filter resonance
22. VOLUME: Output volume
23. DISTORTION: Distortion effect on/off switch
24. BYPASS: Selector for original/filtered signal at output
The rear panel:
25. FILTER OUTPUT: Output socket (1/4" mono jack)
26. FILTER INPUT: Input socket (1/4" mono jack)
27. POWER 12 VAC: AC power
28. TRIGGER INPUT: Input for analog triggering. If this socket is not used, the
FILTER INPUT signal will serve as the analog trigger signal.
29. MIDI INPUT: The data received here is used to switch programs, trigger
the envelope and VCA and control the filter parameters.
30. MIDI THRU: MIDI feed-through socket
31. MIDI OUTPUT: Controller data output of the edited parameters
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1.2 Properties
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MIDI-controllable 12 dB filter with resonance
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Filter types: Choice of low-pass, high-pass, bandpass and notch filter
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Volume modulation through VCA
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Filter modulations: LFO, envelope and MIDI combinable
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Control positions sent and received via MIDI
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32 program memory slots
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Analog trigger input
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Switchable distortion effect
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Connections: Filter In/Out, Trigger In, MIDI In/Out/Thru,
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external power supply
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1 HE, 19 inches
1.3 Concept
The input signal initially passes through an analog, voltage-controlled 12 dB filter with a
variable resonance and cutoff frequency. The Function mode is used to select the VCF
filter characteristic (low-pass, bandpass or notch). The dynamics of the filtered signal are
then influenced by a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). The output features a volume
control, a switchable distortion effect and a bypass switch. The modulation of the VCF is
described in 2.1 and the VCA in 2.4.
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1.4 Getting started
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Connect the included power adapter to the 12V AC socket on the rear panel of the
SINE WARP 9. Switch the device on. The programs have been preconfigured with the
following values:
o MIDI channel: 1
o Filter Mode: Low-pass
o Trigger Source: AT (analog trigger)
o ENV Trigger Mode: N1 (trigger envelope at beginning of trigger)
o VCA Mode: On (VCA permanently on)
o LFO Wave: Triangle
o LFO Reset: Norm (no reset)
o LFO Depth: 0
o MIDI Modulation: Velocity, key follow, modulation wheel: OFF
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Connect an audio signal source to the FILTER INPUT socket and connect the output
of the SINE WARP 9 (FILTER OUTPUT socket) to an amplifier or mixer.
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Operation without MIDI:
Set the resonance and cutoff filter parameters and the filter modes (select with the
mode button) according to your wishes. By default the envelope is triggered by the
filter input signal. Set the trigger level to ensure that triggering occurs (the Trigger
LED lights up).
The cutoff frequency is modulated by the envelope. Set the intensity of this modulation with the ENV MOD control. The envelope characteristic can be set using the envelope parameters Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and Delay (Select on 2). In addition, the cutoff frequency can be modulated using the LFO. Change the LFO Rate and
LFO Depth parameters (Select on 3) for this purpose and select the waveforms using
the LFO Wave control (Select on 1).
Set the VCA mode (Select on 1). In the Gate position, the VCA is active at constant
volume when the trigger is active, in the ENV position the VCA is modulated by the
envelope.
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Operation with MIDI:
Select Single mode as the trigger source (Select on 1). Next, trigger the envelope by
sending Note On/Off messages to MIDI In (channel 1). The Trigger LED must flash on
the Note On message.
The cutoff frequency can be modulated additionally with Velocity, Key Follow or the
modulation wheel (Channel 1, Select on 3). Modulation is disabled in the middle position (when the Select LED flashes).
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Controlling filters via MIDI:
Connect a sequencer to the MIDI OUTPUT, start the sequencer in recording mode
and adjust the Cutoff control, for example. The SINE WARP 9 will send controller data
(channel 1) that will be recorded by the sequencer. When the sequencer sends the
recorded controller data back to the WARP 9, the cutoff frequency will change to
match the controller adjustment during recording.
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Saving:
To save the current settings, press the Write button. Press the Program button to
select the program number under which you would like to save the settings. Each
program number is indicated by a different state of the LP, HP, BP and N LEDs. Press
the write button again to save the program. To cancel: press the Channel button, for
example.
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Other functions:
In principle, you are now acquainted with the essential functions of the SINE WARP 9.
Unusual modulations can be achieved with a variety of envelope mode settings (ENV
Mode control), LFO waveforms (LFO Wave control, Select on 1) and LFO resets (LFO
Reset control, Select on 1).
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For more information, read the manual thoroughly.
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2 Function
2.1 VCF Modulation
A variety of modulation sources that can be combined as needed are available for the
modulation of the cutoff frequency.
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Controller (#104), modulation wheel, velocity and note data of the received Note On
messages are processed. The intensity with which this data affects the cutoff fre-
quency can be adjusted with the Velocity, Key Follow and Modulation controls:
Off:
Off...Max+:
Max-...Off:
Off:
Off...Max+
Max-...Off:
Note data is not processed
Notes higher than C3 increase, notes lower than C3
decrease the cutoff frequency
Notes lower than C3 increase, notes higher than C3
decrease the cutoff frequency
Velocity data is not processed
Increasing velocity values raise the cutoff frequency
Increasing velocity values lower the cutoff frequency
Off:
Off...Max+:
Max-...Off:
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Modulation wheel data is not processed
Increasing modulation wheel values raise the cutoff
frequency
Increasing modulation wheel values lower the cutoff
frequency
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