Vestax FADERBOARD User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Vestax FADERBOARD. Please read this owner's manual carefully before use so that you fully understand all of the special features and can enjoy full use of this product.

RATU

LATION

ONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FEATURES-IN BRIEF GETTING STARTED CREATING AND PERFORMING USER DEFINED PROGRAM / SAMPLE BANKS USING THE SMART MEDIA FEATURE

SETT E ERROR MESSAGE APPE WA SPECIFICATION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within a product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND

IMPORTANT SAFE

GUARD

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing serious injury to both child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a surface, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with this product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by manufacturer.

9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation ,to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The unit should never be placed on an uneven surface(eg. bed) during operation. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power sources-This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at the place of use consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

11. Grounding or Polarization-This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If this should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or squashed by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords, plugs, attachments, other receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Protective Attachment Plug-This appliance is equipped with an overload protection device/plug. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that matches the specifications of the original plug.

14. Lightning-For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

17. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damage. b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into this product. c. If this product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If this product does not function under normally conditions Adjust only those controls that are covered by this operating manual. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will likely require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If this product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates need for service.

19.Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer or which match the specifications of original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20.Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ensure that the service technician performs a comprehensive safety check to determine that the product is in correct functioning condition.

21.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

FEATURES - IN BRIE

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The FADERBOARD is a visionary combination of melodic and percussive instruments with advanced mixing, sampling and effects control features that offers a completely new and original approach to creative music production and performance.

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The FADERBOARD utilizes faders, like that on a DJ mixing console, to create a feel similar to that of a percussive instrument. These faders, justly named "KEY FADERS" produce sounds in a similar fashion to a modern keyboard. However, due to the percussive nature of a fader, you need to move it up and down to create sound, it is possible to produce extremely quick percussive patterns that would not necessarily be possible with a keyboard.

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Like a mixing console, the FADERBOARD has a MASTER FADER (MF) which controls the output signal to your sound system, mixer and or headphones. This MF can be reversed and the curve set to a normal, sharp or flat setting.

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To give these "KEY FADERS" sound, the FADERBOARD has thirty (30) onboard Synthesizer Sounds, ten (10) Drum / Percussion Sounds and up to ten (10) User Defined Sound Banks (Sample Banks).

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The entire "KEY FADER" registry can be assigned to several keys. These being; C,D,E,F,G,A or B. Further, each of these assigned keys can be raised (#) by using the SHARP SWITCH. There is also a OCTAVE SWITCH that allows you to switch to an octave one above and one below the standard middle C setting.

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In addition to the onboard sounds the FADERBOARD also allow for some serious production connections. MIC INPUT, PHONO INPUT and LINE INPUT. These inputs can be used to produce samples (using the User Defined Programs) or can allow the FADERBOARD to be used as a mixing console or effects unit.

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The FADERBOARD utilizes Smart Media (SM) technology. There is a SM Card slot on the rear panel of the FADERBOARD that allows you to upload your own pre-produced samples or tracks. The SM feature is able to read either WAV or AIFF data.

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To increase the production effectiveness of the FADERBOARD there is both a LINE OUTPUT and MIDI OUTPUT.

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The MIDI OUTPUT on the FADERBOARD can be used to trigger external MIDI devices, such as a drum machine or effects module, and can also be used to facilitate the recording or original materials.

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There are twelve (12) preset effects onboard the FADERBOARD. These include Wah, Reverb, Flanger, Phaser, Ring modulation, Pitch shifter, Compressor, Distortion, Decimator, Resonator, Filter and Delay. It is also possible to modify the parameters of each effect by using the EDIT VOLUME A and B.

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2 Band MASTER EQ.

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Three (3) step monitor feature.

GETT

ING STARTED

1. GETTING CONNECTED

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This device uses a DC power adaptor. First plug the adaptor into a ADAPTOR JACK and then plug the adaptor into a power outlet. Make sure that the power outlet you are about to use corresponds with the information provided on the face of the adaptor. Failure to plug this unit into the correct power supply may result in shock to users and inoperability of this device.

If you are not using headphones use the LINE OUTPUT found on the rear panel of this device to connect to a suitable

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mixer, amplifier or sound system.

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Please be sure to turn off all the volumes of external devices such as amplifier when the main power is turned on / off.

2. GETTING SOUNDS

Turn this device on. The POWER SWITCH is found on

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the rear panel. Master Level. Set your master level to the desired level. The master level essentially sets the volume for this device.

MUTE S WIT

To the left of the MASTER LEVEL VOLUME is a MUTE SWITCH. When mute is on, the LED above the switch will light up. Whilst mute is active no sound will be outputted.

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MASTER FADER. Whereas the master level is set as above, the MASTER FADER (MF) controls the actual signal output in an on/off and volume basis. In its primary position the MF produces sound as it moves away from the farthest right setting.

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MASTER FADER REVERSE. The MF can be reversed so that sound is produced as it moves from left to right. To reverse the MF use the MF REVERSE SWITCH located on the top panel above the MF. You can also set the curve on the MF. There are three (3) settings to choose from. Curve A is a flat slope; curve B is a normal slope and curve C is sharp slope.

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KEY FADER Position. Depending on the sound setting is how the KEY FADERS will work. Essentially the KEY FADERS are an on/off signal for a particular sound, much like that on a modern keyboard/synthesizer. As you move the KEY FADER up (towards the rear panel) you will produce sound.

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Please take care when setting the level on your FADERBOARD, mixer and amplifier to avoid any kind of damage to listeners or equipment.

3. USING HEADPHONES

To use headphones first plug a suitable pair of headphones into the HEADPHONE JACK and set the monitor level

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using the MONITOR LEVEL VOLUME. The HEADPHONE JACK is located on the front panel of this device. Using the MONITOR SELECT SWITCH select the desired signal to be heard.

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There are three settings INPUT, PRE and POST.

INPUT

This setting allows you to monitor any PHONO, LINE or MIC sources that have been connected to the rear panel of this device.

POST

This setting allows you to monitor all sources regardless of the position of the MF. This setting allows you to monitor the master output signal.

Thus the position of the MF will influence what you are able to monitor.

CREAT

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As mentioned before, the FADERBOARD incorporates melodic and percussive elements to create a new and exciting instrument with advanced mixing, sampling and effects control features.

1. SETTING A TONE/SOUND/PROGRAM

Tone. To set a tone press the TONE SWITCH. When pressed the TONE LED will light up.

Select a Tone. Using the CONTROL FADER select a tone. It is also possible to set a tone by using the EXIT / + SWITCH and ENTER / - SWITCH.

There are thirty (30) preset Synth Programs (sounds), ten (10) preset Drum kits / Percussion Programs and ten (10) User Definable Program banks.

Before being able to use a User Definable Program bank you must first record a sample. If there are no user banks currently recorded then the DISPLAY will show 0.

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・There are thirty (30) preset Synth Programs available. ・Typically, a synth sound may be used like a modern day synthesizer. That is, each KEY FADER will have a corresponding musical note/tone (like a keyboard) that is subject to the current scale/key setting. ・For more information please turn to page 18.

・There are ten (10) preset Drum kits / Percussion Programs available. ・Typically, each KEY FADER will control a different sound and will work

as a trigger for the sound in an on/off sense. ・For more information please turn to page 18.

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・The User Defined Program banks allows for up to ten (10) samples to be recorded up to a maximum size of thirty (30) seconds. ・Once recorded a sample can be played back by using the KEY FADERS. The root KEY FADER will play back the original version of the sample whilst each KEY FADER 'above' the root KEY FADER will play back the sample at an advanced pitch. ・For more information please turn to page 10.

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2. SETTING THE ROOT KEY AND THE SCALE.

There are seven (7) major scales / keys to select from on the FADERBOARD. Each of these can be further raised ♯ by a semitone.

SETTING THE ROOT KEY (BASIC KEY OF SCALE)

SettingRootKeyoftheScale.

When you press KEY ASSIGN SWICH (C~B), the LED lights and the key assigned to KEY FADER 1.

You can select a different scale / key mid play. The output signal will change instantly.

When you press ♯, the LED lights and the root key turns into ♯. To release ♯ setting, press ♯ again or press the other KEY ASSIGN SWITCH.

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