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1. 10 EQ Mid 1 abs 60 71 Ch 11 14 76 Master track Ch 11 14 60 71 Ch 11 14 76 Master track Ch 11 14 11 loop start 22 Ch 12 15 106 Ch 12 15 rel 12 pan 20 31 Ch 10 13 3 11 19 27 35 43 51 59 67 75 83 91 Ch 10 13 abs 36 Master track Ch 10 13 3 Master track Ch 12 15 13 Send D 100 111 Ch 10 13 100 111 Ch 10 13 abs 116 Master track Ch 10 13 116 Master track Ch 10 13 14 EQ Low 40 51 Ch 11 14 40 51 Ch 11 14 abs 56 Master track Ch 11 14 56 Master track Ch 11 14 15 loop stop 23 Ch 12 15 107 Ch 12 15 rel 16 volume 0 11 Ch 12 15 2 10 18 26 34 42 50 58 66 74 82 90 Ch 10 13 abs 17 Master track Ch 12 15 2 Master track Ch 12 15 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 abs stands for absolute cc data rel stands for relative cc data 2 s complement Several codes are in the right order for track 1 to 12 and master track Note numbers for special encoder keys for control set 1 Track Control in setup 1 2 Encoder key Note Number 2 shift hold 37 Ch 12 15 3 shift hold 38 Ch 12 15 4 shift hold 103 Ch 12 15 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 micromodul LD2 Page 18 User manual Control set 4 Track Send setup 1 2 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key 1 Send A 40 442. S EQ Mid 2 80 84 88 89 Ch 11 14 80 84 88 89 Ch 11 14 6 EQ Mid 2 81 85 89 90 Ch 11 14 81 85 89 90 Ch 11 14 T EQ Mid 2 82 86 90 91 Ch 11 14 82 86 90 91 Ch 11 14 8 EQ Mid 2 83 87 91 96 Ch 11 14 83 87 91 96 Ch 11 14 9 EQ Mid 1 60 64 68 69 Ch 11 14 60 64 68 69 Ch 11 14 10 EQ Mid 1 61 65 69 70 Ch 11 14 61 65 69 70 Ch 11 14 11 EQ Mid 1 62 66 70 71 Ch 11 14 62 66 70 71 Ch 11 14 12 EQ Mid 1 63 67 71 76 Ch 11 14 63 67 71 76 Ch 11 14 13 EQ Low 40 44 48 49 Ch 11 14 40 44 48 49 Ch 11 14 14 EQ Low 41 45 49 50 Ch 11 14 41 45 49 50 Ch 11 14 15 EQ Low 42 46 50 51 Ch 11 14 42 46 50 51 Ch 11 14 16 EQ Low 43 47 51 56 Ch 11 14 43 47 51 56 Ch 11 14 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 all encoders send absolute cc data Several codes are in the right order for track groups 1 4 5 8 9 12 10 M micromodul LD2 Page 19 User manual Control set FX A setup 1 2 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key Note Number Encoder Key 1 24 Ch 12 15 108 Ch 12 15 2 25 Ch 12 15 109 Ch 12 15 3 26 Ch 12 15 110 Ch 12 15 4 27 Ch 12 15 111 Ch 12 15 5 28 Ch 12 15 112 Ch 12 15 6 29 Ch 12 15 113 Ch 12 15 7 30 Ch 12 15 114 Ch 12 15 8 31 Ch 12 15 115 Ch 12 15 9 32 Ch 12 15 116 Ch 12 15 10 33 Ch 12 15 117 Ch 12 15 11 34 Ch 12 15
3. start Live Next select the midi port to which the LD2 is connected to You have to switch the appropriate In and Out Ports to remote control You can find them in the Live preferences under Midi sync Open one of the Live sets listed above All of the important control assignments to the individual control elements are then established Play around a bit with the controls and knobs on the controller and check if you see the corresponding reaction on your monitor If nothing happens search for possible reasons in chapter trouble shooting Controlling your Live Sets There is of course also the possibility of making adjustments between the software and the controller via the learn function of Live You will need this function in order to control additional functions or make changes If you would like to control your existing Live set using the LD2 you either need to input all adjustments with the learn function in Live or copy all clips in one of our sets We reckon that in the foreseeable future Ableton will bring out a special driver for micromodul With this all assignments according to our sets will be available without loading a special set micromodul LD2 Page 10 User manual Assigning the controller in Live First activate the learn mode in Live by pressing the midi switch on the upper right of your monitor The actual learning process consists of selecting the control element or slot scenes and then moving the de
4. the encoder and their keys are programmed together for one control set generally The 2 grey track keys set the midi channel of the control set The red LED bar indicates the chosen channel from 1 12 The ctrl sets 1A 1C as well as 2A 2C have a common midi channel each Encoders 1 8 determine the encoder function and the lower encoders 9 16 program the encoder keys First you can choose a cc or note number area for both sections encoder amp keys The numbers 00 16 32 48 64 80 printed on the control panel show the start number for the control set As an example if you press encoder No 2 with start number 16 and encoder No 14 with start number 80 the encoder of the control set will send following controller numbers encoder 1 cc 16 corresponding key cc note 80 encoder 2 cc 17 corresponding key cc note 81 encoder 3 cc 18 corresponding key cc note 82 encoder 16 cc 31 corresponding key cc note 95 Encoder 7 Rell amp 8 Rel2 can set the control set to one of two possible relative modes By doing so all encoder only send information of the kind increase value or decrease value This can be very convenient in the sense that definitely no value jumps occur even without parameter feedback and the value area can be controlled with a finer resolution independant of the software as an example Live has a resolution of 256 values instead of the normal 128 The two relative mode
5. 118 Ch 12 15 12 35 Ch 12 15 119 Ch 12 15 13 42 Ch 12 15 112 Ch 12 15 14 43 Ch 12 15 113 Ch 12 15 15 44 Ch 12 15 114 Ch 12 15 16 45 Ch 12 15 115 Ch 12 15 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 all encoders send relative cc data 2 s complement Control set FX B setup 1 2 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key 1 48 Ch 12 15 80 Ch 12 15 2 49 Ch 12 15 81 Ch 12 15 3 50 Ch 12 15 82 Ch 12 15 4 51 Ch 12 15 83 Ch 12 15 5 52 Ch 12 15 84 Ch 12 15 6 53 Ch 12 15 85 Ch 12 15 7 54 Ch 12 15 86 Ch 12 15 8 55 Ch 12 15 87 Ch 12 15 9 56 Ch 12 15 88 Ch 12 15 10 57 Ch 12 15 89 Ch 12 15 11 58 Ch 12 15 90 Ch 12 15 12 59 Ch 12 15 91 Ch 12 15 13 60 Ch 12 15 92 Ch 12 15 14 61 Ch 12 15 93 Ch 12 15 15 62 Ch 12 15 94 Ch 12 15 16 63 Ch 12 15 95 Ch 12 15 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 all encoders send relative cc data 2 s complement micromodul LD2 Page 20 User manual Control set FX C setup 1 2 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key 64 Ch 12 15 96 Ch 12 15 65 Ch 12 15 97 Ch 12 15 66 Ch 12 15 98 Ch 12 15 67 Ch 12 15 99 Ch 12 15 68 Ch 12 15 100 Ch 12 15 69 Ch 12 15 101 Ch 12 15 70 Ch 12 15 102 Ch 12 15 O CO
6. 18 34 50 66 82 4 03 19 35 51 67 83 03 19 35 51 67 83 5 04 20 36 52 68 84 04 20 36 52 68 84 6 05 21 37 53 69 85 05 21 37 53 69 85 7 06 22 38 54 70 86 06 22 38 54 70 86 8 07 23 39 55 71 87 07 23 39 55 71 87 9 08 24 40 56 72 88 08 24 40 56 72 88 10 09 25 41 57 73 89 09 25 41 57 73 89 11 10 26 42 58 74 90 10 26 42 58 74 90 12 11 27 43 59 75 91 11 27 43 59 75 91 13 12 28 44 60 76 92 12 28 44 60 76 92 14 13 29 45 61 77 93 13 29 45 61 77 93 15 14 30 46 62 78 94 14 30 46 62 78 94 16 15 31 47 63 79 95 15 31 47 63 79 95 all encoders send relative cc data 2 s complement Several codes are in the right order for track group 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C Setup 12 is editable micromodul LD2 User manual Track Keys Setup 3 to 12 Position LED Control Change Number 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 Nao ZI A M Aa Din 104 10 105 11 106 12 107 M 108 Channels for setup 3 to 12 Setup Channel for ctrl set 1A 1B 1C Channel for ctrl set 2A 2B 2C 3 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 6 8 9 7 10 11 8 10 11 9 10 11 10 10 11 11 10 11 12 12 12 Setup 3 is fixed setups 4 to 12 are editable All polyphonic aftertouch events on all channels are reserved for internal system communications Such mididata should not be used with midi in since this could cause problems spontaneous switching of track and key mode with
7. Control numbers You will find out how many parameters you can control and how you can switch modes in the following chapters Settings in the system mode You can activate the controller s system mode if you press both of the control set keys 1C amp 2A The yellow Sys Mon LED next to shift is on to signal this mode No midi signals are sent as long as the controller is in this mode Only the incoming commands via midi in slot are sent directly to the midi out slot as long as the feedback killer 1s not activated The assignments of the LED s in the system mode are indicated on the backside of the controller In order to exit the system mode and to restart the controller in the normal operational mode just press these two buttons again After that all LED s will turn off for two seconds and the system is restarted During this restart procedure all changes made in the system mode are stored If you turn the instrument off while it is in the system mode all changes will be lost In the system mode following settings are possible Feedback killer The Feedback killer is an essential function in connection with the ability of the LD2 to absorb feedback from Live Since the controller is connected bidirectional with the midi in and out slot of the computer and consequently with Live the data sent from Live will be sent through the controller and back to Live midi merge function In doing so a back coupling effect feedback ori
8. and 4 sends micromodul LV2 V01 A6M2S4 Live41 als with 6 audio tracks 2 midi tracks and 4 sends micromodul LV2 DJ2 V02 A6 Live41 als with 6 audio tracks and send control via DJ2 micromodul LV2 V01 A6M6 Live50 als with 6 audio tracks and 6 midi tracks micromodul LV2 V01 A12 Live50 als with 12 audio tracks micromodul LV2 V01 A8S4 Live50 als with 8 audio tracks and 4 sends micromodul LV2 V01 A6M2S4 Live50 als with 6 audio tracks 2 midi tracks and 4 sends micromodul LV2 DJ2 V02 A6 Live50 als with 6 audio tracks and send control via DJ2 In these sets we prepared a lot of control and button assignments for you which will surely guarantee a comfortable start Following elements are already assigned Encoder Send EQ Volume Pan Clip select Clip control Clip control only works for Live50 Sets Encoder Keys Send EQ Reset Mute Solo Launch Stop Track Keys Track select There are further assignments for the sets in connection with the DJ2 which are described further in the DJ2 manual Live41 sets work for all Live versions up from 4 1 so also in 5 0 or higher Live50 Sets which work up from Version 5 0 differ in so far as clip control is possible For Live Versions before 4 1 we don t have any configurations since these versions can not be controlled fully But you can also create some sets on you own for earlier versions see next chapter After the midi connection between the LD2 and the computer has been established
9. it is finally time to get some important enhancements in the form of new controllers off the ground Musical arrangements are the largest creative aspect in many areas of modern music Also the creation of new sounds and loops using the processing power of computers allows a large amount of fun from the very start We all know that really promotes creativity You only need three tools in order to use the new possibilities in loop based computer music A computer a laptop would be best Intuitive software such as Live from Ableton A hardware controller like the micromodul optimised for the software We designed a controller to support the playful use of loops Without a doubt Live from Ableton is a tool which in itself offers a huge potential when working with this sort of music But let s face it who wants to drive a car with a computer keyboard or a mouse Fact 1s slide controls knobs joysticks buttons and LED s are as much a part of electronic music as steering wheel is to a car Micromodul LD2 also called just LD2 is a pocket size custom made controller for one of the most creative music programs in recent history The LD2 is very compact and easy to transport and you do not even need the mains adaptor it works with standard and rechargeable batteries This controller is an essential addition to our LV2 LC2 controllers 16 push encoder endless potentiometer with integrated key are united in a very compact and l
10. the desired clip and use the encoder of the third column from your left With the first encoder transpose you can transpose the track whilst you can choose the length of a loop with the lowest encoder loop stop Be cautious the global quantization of the micromodul LD2 Page 5 User manual quantization menu just above at the display border has to be on 1 8 or 1 16 Just a quick stutter effect extremly distuning the clip or playing the clip a bit tonal is no problem It is very easy to handle due to the encoder snatches As generally known Live is full with a number of crazy effects which you can control brilliantly with the LD2 So quickly drop a Grain Delay Effect from the browser into a track and switch with the black key to FX A control set We deliberately did not take the FX assignments into our setups to leave the choice up to you So you have to set your hand to it and you will see how easy it is to assign the control elements on your own Please consider that all parameter of the FXA FXB and FXC control sets send relative data This has to be identified as such by Live in order to guarantee a correct control For every single allocation there should appear the channel controller number and the control mode relative 2 s comp in the bottom segment of your monitor This will be achieved by slowly turning the encoder a few steps to the left After you activated the midi mode in Live small midi key at the upper display bord
11. 48 49 Ch 10 13 40 44 48 49 Ch 10 13 2 Send A 41 45 49 50 Ch 10 13 41 45 49 50 Ch 10 13 3 Send A 42 46 50 51 Ch 10 13 42 46 50 51 Ch 10 13 4 Send A 43 47 51 56 Ch 10 13 43 47 51 56 Ch 10 13 5 Send B 60 64 68 69 Ch 10 13 60 64 68 69 Ch 10 13 6 Send B 61 65 69 70 Ch 10 13 61 65 69 70 Ch 10 13 7 Send B 62 66 70 71 Ch 10 13 62 66 70 71 Ch 10 13 8 Send B 63 67 71 76 Ch 10 13 63 67 71 76 Ch 10 13 9 Send C 80 84 88 89 Ch 10 13 80 84 88 89 Ch 10 13 10 Send C 81 85 89 90 Ch 10 13 81 85 89 90 Ch 10 13 11 Send C 82 86 90 91 Ch 10 13 82 86 90 91 Ch 10 13 12 Send C 83 87 91 96 Ch 10 13 83 87 91 96 Ch 10 13 13 Send D 100 104 108 109 Ch 10 13 100 104 108 109 Ch 10 13 14 Send D 101 105 109 110 Ch 10 13 101 105 109 110 Ch 10 13 15 Send D 102 106 110 111 Ch 10 13 102 106 110 111 Ch 10 13 16 Send D 103 107 111 116 Ch 10 13 103 107 111 116 Ch 10 13 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 all encoders send absolute cc data Several codes are in the right order for track groups 1 4 5 8 9 12 10 M Control set 4 Track EQ setup 1 2 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key 1 EQ High 100 104 108 109 Ch 11 14 100 104 108 109 Ch 11 14 2 EQ High 101 105 109 110 Ch 11 14 101 105 109 110 Ch 11 14 3 EQ High 102 106 110 111 Ch 11 14 102 106 110 111 Ch 11 14 4 EQ High 103 107 111 116 Ch 11 14 103 107 111 116 Ch 11 14
12. LD2 Of course you can also control other sequencer programs or software instruments The large selection of parameters makes this controller an interesting solution for any kind of music software 9 free allocatable setups setup 4 12 can send each 6 x 16 different control change parameter through the encoders Additionally there are another 6 x 16 parameter independent of control change or note on off commands due to the the encoder keys The 16 encoder can be changed between 6 control sets For free setups the track keys send another control change signal for all 13 steps 1 to 12 M which is very appropriate for switching functions If you would like to use this controller for other programs you should first make sure it is possible to control the software parameter via fixed midi control numbers since the LD2 is only limited programmable concerning these numbers The programming takes place in steps of 16 numbers where all encoder in a control sets have rising numbers For switching functions you can allocate additionally fixed midi note numbers The LD2 sends fixed control change or note on events when being pressed and note off messages on release for all encoder LD2 is not full programmable and you can only set controller numbers or key numbers limited but that is a function that is rarely needed with current programs micromodul LD2 Page 8 User manual The corresponding assignments are noted in the last chapter
13. LED The cc numbers are set again with encoder 9 14 see above The storage of the programming in the edit mode happens either when changing the control sets or when exiting the edit mode To do that you have to press the shift key and a control set key at the same time Value indications on the LED bar The advantage of an encoder is that you can control values without any jumps But you also have to see the disadvantage of not being able to identify the current value on the controller This feature is achieved with the so called LED rings bars which then indicates the value With help of the LED bar at the upper top such an indication can be realized on the LD2 This way you have the obvious advantage that you do not have to look at the screen in order to check the encoder settings either for controlling it or when turning it Just hold down the shift key when pressing down the encoder key and the corresponding value will be indicated by the LED bar This indication always changes to the last turned encoder By simply pressing the shift key it will turn back to the indication of tracks The green value LED below the bar shines 1f the value indication is active You should be aware if your encoder works in a relative mode the value indication for your encoder values may only work 1f that parameter feedback between the program and the LD2 works correctly This is the case for the control sets FXA FXB FXC in the Live Setups There the
14. N DA NB OW dN rR 71 Ch 12 15 103 Ch 12 15 72 Ch 12 15 104 Ch 12 15 10 73 Ch 12 15 105 Ch 12 15 11 74 Ch 12 15 106 Ch 12 15 12 75 Ch 12 15 107 Ch 12 15 13 76 Ch 12 15 108 Ch 12 15 14 77 Ch 12 15 109 Ch 12 15 15 78 Ch 12 15 110 Ch 12 15 16 79 Ch 12 15 111 Ch 12 15 Ch Channel setup channel setup 2 all encoders send relative cc data 2 s complement micromodul LD2 Page 21 User manual Setups 3 to 12 Setups 3 to 11 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key 1 00 16 32 48 64 80 2 01 17 33 49 65 81 3 02 18 34 50 66 82 4 03 19 35 51 67 83 5 04 20 36 52 68 84 6 05 21 37 53 69 85 7 06 22 38 54 70 86 8 07 23 39 55 71 87 9 08 24 40 56 72 88 10 09 25 41 57 73 89 11 10 26 42 58 74 90 12 11 27 43 59 75 91 13 12 28 44 60 76 92 14 13 29 45 61 77 93 15 14 30 46 62 78 94 16 15 31 47 63 79 95 all encoders send relative cc data 2 s complement Several codes are in the right order for track group xA xB xC Setup 3 is fixed setups 4 to 11 are editable Setup 12 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key 1 00 16 32 48 64 80 00 16 32 48 64 80 2 01 17 33 49 65 81 01 17 33 49 65 81 3 02 18 34 50 66 82 02
15. Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul Midi Out must be device with activated feedback killer e g LV2 or LX2 micromodul micromodul LD2 Page 16 User manual Expanded sets micromodul is a system of controllers single controllers which are easily combinable and expandable to create a complete system Just connect the instruments with their midi interfaces and the system is ready for use The instruments are normally connected from right to left That means the midi out slot for the instrument to the right should go into the midi in slot of the instrument on the left and so on also see draft above An important point when combining the LD2 and LV2 LC2 LX2 is the order in which they are connected If you want to control these instruments in a useful manner the LD2 should be after the LV2 LC2 LX2 in the midi chain so connect the midi out on the LV2 LC2 LX2 to the midi in on the LD2 Controllers that accept commands must always be after controllers which send commands through the midi chain In order to analyse parameter feedback from Live the midi in slot of the first right controller has to be connected to the midi out slot of the computer Please also read the settings concerings the feedback in the chapter above Working with micromodul LV2 or LC2 Even though the LD2 itself enables a good control it is thought as an addition to the LV2 LC2 LX2 Especially for the sequencer Live severa
16. control LED yellow Sys Mon LED blinks when the batteries need to be replaced By holding shift at least 5 seconds without any other fader or key the powersave mode will be activated The LD2 can also be used with an external mains adaptor The adaptor regulated or not must have a DC voltage of 4 5 6 V and at least 50 mA You can find a suitable mains adaptor in our accessories The adaptor plug hollow plug 2 1 mm inner 5 5 mm outer must be polarised according to the information on the connection plate outer ring minus inner pin plus For wrong polarity of the plug the controller will not work A damage is however impossible You switch on the LD2 with the power switch at the back LED s shine If the power switch is on Adaptor the power will be supplied by the external mains adapter If the switch is on battery the battery will provide the electricity Pay attention to always switch off the controller in the battery mode if not used because that increases the durability of the batteries micromodul LD2 Page 7 User manual Connecting to a computer A midi cable is used to connect the LD2 to a computer and to the software This cable is connected to the midi out slot on the controller and the midi in slot on the computer sound card or midi interface In order to use the new possibilities concerning the parameter feedback of the second line you should also connect the midi in port on the LD2 with a midi o
17. er you click the small digit display left to frequency in the grain delay window and move the first encoder no 1 a few steps to the left number 15 24 appears in the window To switch the effect on or off we allocate the push button of the same encoder to it To do so click the small display just left in the headline of the grain delay window and press the encoder number 15 C7 appears in the window The corresponding LED will indicate the status of the effect from now on LED shines effect on Now click on the digit display in the grain delay window left to pitch and turn encoder no 2 The corresponding controller number 15 25 appears in the window After that click on the small digit window next to feedback and turn encoder no 3 the allocated controller number 15 26 appears in the window Now you can control the effect and you can exit the midi mode in Live again Just try all of the assignments If you want to change the clip of your track push the black 1 track control key and change and start the clip with the encoder right above Tips Please always take substitute batteries or rechargeables with you When the yellow LED starts blinking it is time to change the batteries quickly about one more hour left Arriving mididata is signalled as a flickering light from the Sys Mon LED in the system mode This is a way to check the correct cable or settings in Live If you want to use the LD2 completely for your own allocatio
18. formation low light shining of all LED s for better orientation in dark club atmosphere High quality encoders from ALPS Expandable system by other micromodul controllers easy chaining by midi connections micromodul LD2 Page 4 User manual Compatible to the 1st 2nd micromodul line same cc note numbers like LV1 LX1 LV2 LC2 LX2 System requirements PC or Mac with a Midi Interface Midi input Midi output is necessary if you want to use the functionality of parameter feedback Ableton Live or software which allows self assignments of midi controls for continuous parameters or key commands for switching parameters Optimal with Ableton Live as of version 4 1 with the enclosed setup file Quick Access After you have done all of the relevant midi connections and settings in Live see further down and loaded one of our setups preferably micromodul LV2 VO1 A6M6 Live50 als the fun may begin Setup 2 must be set in system mode factory setting in order to take the first steps and the 1 track control control set must be active left black key Just use your mouse to drag and drop a few clips from the browser to any slots in the different first 6 audio tracks It is best to choose several sequent clips hold shift or ctrl key and click the files from the start so you have a choice of clips in each track You can start these as usual with your mouse but it is more comfortable with the slot scene encoder at
19. ginates which brings Live occasionally into the condition of moving parameters Beyond that several key combinations are not possible anymore To avoid this but at the same time enable the usage of several controller the feedback killer was implemented When and for what controllers in a chain this functions has to be activated is explained in more detail further down in chapter Parameter feedback arrangement The activate this function in the system mode you have to press the left control set key LED 1A on feedback killer deactivated LED 1B on feedback killer activated Setup 12 different setups can be chosen in the system mode by using the track keys LED 1 Setup 1 for Live CC Note data send on channel 10 12 LED 2 Setup 2 for Live CC Note data send on channel 13 15 LED 3 Setup 3 sends seperate CC data for encoder and keys on channel 2 amp 3 LED 4 12 Setup 4 12 programmable setups optional for channel 1 12 If you want to use the provided Live Setup data you need to choose setup 2 Setup 1 3 are not changeable micromodul LD2 Page 9 User manual Preparations in Live First of all you have to copy our ALS files from the CD in the micromodul LV2 directory to your computer We have prepared different Live Sets micromodul LV2 V01 A6M6 Live41 als with 6 audio tracks and 6 midi tracks micromodul LV2 V01 A12 Live41 als with 12 audio tracks micromodul LV2 V01 A8S4 Live41 als with 8 audio tracks
20. indication will be delayed for your encoder movement The clip parameter transpose gain loop start loop stop as well as the slot scene encoder in the Live setups can not be indicated by the LED bar The shift function in order to activate the value indication is not available on encoder 2 3 and 4 upper row of the control set 1 track control in the Live setups since these are reserved for future features The values of these encoder are indicated when turning them anyway and the value indication is active Parameter Feedback The LD2 does not just send Midi Signals but also analyzes and shows signals that arrive This way it is possible to include the parameter feedback from Live in the control Status messages of switching functions are indicated by the LED and even the current encoder positions get to the LD2 With help of the value indication described further above micromodul LD2 Page 14 User manual those messages are used for indication and the encoders use these information partly in order not to create any value jumps when turning them Especially the new indication possibility in the form of the 16 encoder LED profit from this All status feedback is indicated here so that an exact copy of the Live surface is possible on the LD2 The indication of the solo functions are generated from the LD2 itself They are not necessarily identical to the Live surface but they always indicate the last track set to solo on the LD2 The are
21. l micromodul controller together bring you a lot of advantages Micromodul is conceived in the way that the controller can supplement each other With two LV2 LC2 LD2 you can comfortably control the tracks and without having to switch you can control the parameter EQ send and so on for every track at the same time Track select is transferred between the controller so that both controller can be on the same track after a change of tracks with the right controller All encoder functions of the LV2 LC2 are represented in the LD2 which means everything fits immediately and can be controlled parallel on the controller Additional keys with the micromodul LX2 Our LX2 was designed as an addition A controller with 36 control buttons all of which have the same colour scheme as the LV2 LC2 You can use this instrument to carry out all of the switching functions of the LV2 LC2 but you will not have to switch the tracks first anymore All track control functions are accessible directly for 6 tracks but you can have one function for example Mute or Launch accessible for all 12 tracks Another strength of the LX2 is the possibility to start 36 slots scenes even up to 108 are possible by using the keyset switch Track control functions slot start functions track select and even more can also be mixed among the keys buttons configure it according to your personal needs There is an endless number of combinations possible An 1 octav mini keyboa
22. lot but also a missing activation of the remote control from the out port in Live See chapter preparations in Live 5 The solo LED does not always indicate all track switched to solo Since Live version 6 0 does not yet give a feedback about solo functions the LD2 controller has to generate its own indication So only the last track switched to solo can be indicated The solo exclusive function in Live should be switched on See chapter parameter feedback 6 After assigning the encoder the pots in Live can not be controlled properly anymore They only change between minimum and maximum The encoder in the control sets FXA FXB and FXC send relative data which has to be analysed by Live as relative data So be aware that the lower window border has to show Relative 2 s Comp when assigning the encoder This happens by moving the encoder at least 2 steps to the left against clockwise direction micromodul LD2 Page 24 User manual micromodul LD2 Page 25 User manual micromodul LD2 Page 26 User manual Version 01 Mathias Fuch Software Entwicklung Op n Idenkamp 13a 22397 Hamburg Germany info faderfox de www faderfox de micromodul LD2 Page 27 User manual
23. ly switching between the different control sets mislead to bring out everything of the LD2 which is a nice thing to do at home or in the studio but not for a performance If you put your LD2 behind the LV2 LC2 LX2 in a midi chain you can easily control trackselect for the LD2 with the other controller A complete update of all LD2 display and encoder can be achieved by shortly activating the midi function in Live small midi switch right above in the Live window This functions is very handy after you have changed a setup or switched off the LD2 for example Power Supply The LD2 does not contain an internal mains unit It was primarily designed for use with standard or rechargeable batteries 3 x AA cell 1 2 1 5 V alkaline NiCd NiMH which are inserted into a compartment on the bottom of the instrument Please pay attention to the battery poles when changing batteries This compartment has a safety screw which must be removed before batteries can be exchanged Batteries usually last between 30 and 60 hours based on quality and brand In order to increase the battery life span the instrument switches into its energy saving mode 10 minutes after the last movement was made on any controller An LED running light displays the energy save mode The instrument is still fully functional only the LED s are switched off to save power The instrument leaves the energy saving mode as soon as a control is moved primarily Shift The battery
24. micromodul LD2 M O Sys O Mon Transpose Slot Scene O7 Stop 08 Mute 18 a E x Loop Stop Volume 1 Track 4 Track Control Send EQ e O A Chl 2A der RO Ob O or or micromodul LD2 www faderfox de User manual Content Provision of guarantee and product liability oooWooWoooWooWoo Wo WWW amp 2 Safety preca tions and a na 2 Inttoducton ya ze tee a fee ee ra 3 is a a laid 4 System TEGUNTEENIS 41113 AA ABS BAN BBB 5 QUICK Access iii ie SERA ONES RT 5 O 6 AO 7 Connecting to a COMPUTE mi diles 8 Which software can be controlled sea 222 lola 8 Settings im the EMM A tas 9 PLEASE se ele REGIO 10 Working with Live neral tad ara 11 Working with other programs sst ea A LN ES 12 Value indications on the LED bat wo heels ln iolaats 14 Parameter Reedback scanneren adan angsa mana na al Sans 14 Expanded Sets SENAR 17 Controller mambers once slacslosle e ssd olona lalla 18 micromodul LD2 Page 1 User manual Provision of guarantee and product liability The seller warrants for faultless material and proper manufacture for a period of 24 months from the date of sale to the end user Excluded from the stated guarantee are defects on parts as the result of normal wear and tear These parts are mostly faders sliding guides potentiometers encoders buttons switches and joysticks Also excluded from the guarantee are damages that are the result of incorrect
25. modul just contact us via email micromodul LD2 Page 3 User manual Product description Special controller for jump free control by CC Note Midi commands optimized for Ableton Live Easy plug amp play through provided setup files for Ableton Live from Version 4 1 Independent of system software and computer model PC or Mac due to the midi interface 16 push encoders switchable to 6 control sets Programmable rotarymode absolute relative CC Note numbers in groups of 16 ascending numbers acceleration function Different push button modes CC toggle note commands like from keyboards acceleration function by holding the encoder Trackselect with 2 keys and 13 unit LED bar for Live Mode 1 track control amp 4 track control also controllable with connected LV2 LC2 LX2 12 setup memories 9 are free programmable Feedback of key status and parameter values of Live is indicated by 16 encoder LED s and a 13 unit LED bar Independent power supply by standard or rechargeable batteries 3x AA cell lifetime about 30 to 60 hours Powersave mode after 10 minutes of the last movement running light LED battery control Socket for an external power adaptor 4 5 6V DC min 50 mA Midi merge function Very compact design in a black plastic casing desktop format 180x105x70mm 450 g Silver aluminium front plate with anodised coating abrasion resistant and inscriptions 36 LED s in different colors to display various in
26. ncoder No 4 right above has a special function which is the same for every track He can be used to scroll vertically through the slots scenes The selected clip scene will start in the current track if you press this encoder The LED is controlled by Live and indicates whether a clip is playing in the corresponding track The running clip scene can be stopped by pressing encoder No 8 just below the start encoder Furthermore you can control the clip parameter transpose gain loop start and loop stop with this control set You always control the selected clip in Live independent of which track is selected in the LD2 The LED of these 4 encoders have no functions and the keys are allocated as follows transpose not allocated gain set start mark to the current position loop start set loop start to the current position loop stop set loop end to the current position The send encoder and the mute solo keys are without any function if the mastertrack is selected but you can allocate them yourself The start and stop functions of encoder 4 amp 8 are then used to control the corresponding scenes Control sets 4 track send amp 4 track EQ should be used for controlling the corresponding parameter of 4 tracks simultaneously The 4 tracks which are chosen through the track select described above are controlled column by column The LED and keys have the same function as described above for control set 1 track control The last 3 c
27. ns you should use setup 4 12 These setups guarantee a simple start without programming but they are still adaptable to your own alternations after all Setup 4 11 are originally adjusted in the way that encoders and their corresponding keys send different cc commands Thereby the keys can control independent functions For factory setting setup 12 the keys send the same cc commands as the corresponding encoders so you have an additional possibility to switch the parameter to min or max value by pressing the key Program the encoders and the corresponding keys to the same CC numbers in setup 4 12 Thereby the encoder value will be indicated by the encoder LED value zero LED off value bigger than zero LED shines Also see factory settings setup 12 micromodul LD2 Page 6 User manual To select the master tracks press the shift key and the right grey key This way you can easily choose and start a new scene via the slot scene encoder in the 1 track control control set By holding the shift key and pushing the encoder the value of the encoder is indicated by the LED bar for exceptions see chapter Value indications on the LED bar This mode is indicated by the green value LED below the bar By pressing the shift key once again you can switch off the mode Do not necessarily try to use all of the allocations and switch possibilities for your performance because you can easily start a function you did not mean Especial
28. ntrol sets The 16 encoders of a control set are then allocated with 16 rising numbers micromodul LD2 Page 12 User manual Another switch between min and max values is possible through programming the keys to the same cc numbers as the encoders This works only properly if the encoder does not send in a relative mode Since the LED are linked to the keys of the encoders they always indicate the status of the corresponding controller LED shines value bigger than zero LED off value equal to zero The track keys have a special functions for setup 3 12 By pressing the key another cc value with value 127 is sent for each of the indicated positions on the LED bar You could use this function for any sequential switching for example Edit mode for setup 4 12 The programming of the single control sets is made in the edit mode If you want to create your own control sets you have to choose one of the setups 4 to 12 in the system mode setup 1 3 are only limited or not editable You enter the edit mode by holding the shift key down and press one of the 6 black control set keys at the same time A flashing red LED signals you which control set is ready for editing The choice of control sets is also possible in the edit mode The actual programming is done with the track keys and the keys of the 16 encoder The available parameter are printed in the right lower corner of each encoder area on the control panel The functions of
29. ontrol sets FXA FXB and FXC are free for disposal since they are not allocated in the provided setups All encoders of these control sets send relative data and the corresponding keys can be allocated independently of the encoder function You just need to consider the note commands sent by the keys of the encoders 1 12 of control set FXA press key note on command release key note off command Encoder keys 13 16 as well as every encoder key of the control sets FXB amp FXC send cc commands in the toggle mode press key cc command with value 127 maximum on press key once again cc commands with value 0 minimum off The status which is indicated by the LED can be generated by the LD2 itself or can be controlled by Live So the indication is possible without parameter feedback Edit mode The settings in the edit mode of Live setups 1 amp 2 are narrowed down to the choice of the acceleration function acc More information are described further down in the chapter edit mode for setup 4 12 Working with other programs The LD2 controller is not only a specialist for Live Since it is programmable to a large extent you can adjust it to many other programs The controller can send control change commands for 3 different modes as absolute and relative data The encoder keys can send cc commands as well as note commands The numbers of the controller or notes are separately adjustable as semiquaver for each of the 6 co
30. or inappropriate handling excessive force mechanical or chemical influences incorrectly connecting the instrument with other instruments incorrect or inappropriate use The warranty is void if the instrument is opened or changed In addition there is no warranty for individual parts and components in particular semiconductors and disposables consumables The seller is not liable for consequential damages which are not the result of criminal intent or negligence on his part The following conditions must be met in order to claim the warranty services Instrument is either in its original packaging or similar packaging Copy of the invoice with the serial number clearly visible Meaningful error report or description of the error is attached The buyer assumes all costs and dangers of return shipments to the manufacturer Since the user s manual which is included with each instrument also affects the warranty conditions especially regarding safety issues 1t is absolutely essential that you read through and follow all instructions Safety precautions and servicing Instrument s intended use is based on the functions and procedures contained in this manual Read all instructions for use as well as all enclosed literature before using the instrument Use only in closed rooms not for outdoor use Never use in a moist or humid environment laundry rooms swimming pools etc Not for use in the vicinity of heat sources
31. ow priced controller which is perfect for jump free controlling You can switch the encoders to 6 different control sets which offers you all of the encoder functions send EQ clip FX of the LV2 LC2 controller when working with Live and 2 control sets 2 x 16 parameter at your free disposal Two control sets enable simultaneous control of the send or EQ parameter for 4 tracks Another control set may be used to completly control one track send EQ clip volume pan mute solo as well as scrolling through clips scenes and starting them The selected track s are indicated on a LED bar and can be switched with 2 keys Even the values of each encoder can be indicated on this 13 unit LED bar Because a file with the right settings comes with the controller you can start directly with Live from Version 4 1 without any lenghty learning of controller numbers Start the era of modern sequencing You can also use the LD2 with other programs Due to it s special architecture the controller 1s suited very well for any kind of music software Encoders and keys can be programmed in 9 internal free programmable setups whereas 6 control sets with 16 encoders are for free disposal for each setup Read this user s manual thoroughly Even if the design of the LV2 controller is largely intuitive and the instrument is self explanatory this manual should be able to answer a question or two If you should have any sort of other problem with your micro
32. programmed in the way that only one track is on solo function So please be aware that the exclusive functions solo is activated for the Live presettings diverse The indication of the current scene is not possible right now version 6 A total update of all LD2 indication can be achieved by temporary activating the midi function in Live small midi switch right above the Live window This is necessary 1f the LD2 was switched off or turned to the system mode Generally it is not necessary to use the parameter feedback The control is possible without the feedback as well but this is not as comfortable Arrangement When arranging a micromodul system you have to be aware of only a few but very important things in order to use the parameter feedback feature First of all you have to establish a midi chain that means the midi out slot of the computer is connected to the midi in slot of the first micromodul controller usually the right controller further from the midi out slot of that instrument to the midi in slot of the controller to its left and so on The last micromodul in this chain the instrument on the left has to be connected from it s midi out slot to the midi in slot of the computer The corresponding in and out ports in Live have to activated as well switch on the remote control in preferences midi Beyond that following things have to be considered only activate the feedbackkiller function in the first right con
33. radiators ovens etc Operational temperature is in the range of 0 40 C Not for use in the vicinity of flammable material The instrument should not be in direct or prolonged contact with sunlight Dusty environmental conditions should be avoided Only for use with mains adaptors which comply with the specifications in this manual Only for use batteries which comply with the specifications in this manual Pay attention that batteries do not leak while in the instrument esp during extended storage When connecting to other instruments pay attention to the instructions in this manual No foreign objects are permitted inside the instrument casing No liquids should get inside the instrument casing Never let the instrument fall to the ground casing and or control elements may be damaged If the instrument must be opened for example to remove foreign objects from the casing or for other repairs this may only be done by qualified personnel The batteries must be removed and the mains cable must be disconnected before opening the instrument Guarantee is void for defects that occur if the instrument was opened by an unauthorised or unqualified person Use a soft towel or brush to clean the instrument Please do not use any cleaning liquids or water so you avoid any damages to the instrument micromodul LD2 Page 2 User manual Introduction It is 2007 After the successful start of the micromodul 2 series
34. rd with octav shift keys makes it possible to quickly trigger a midi instrument in Live without being forced to use the master keyboard Finally the optimum setup looks as follows LD2 LV2 LC2 LX2 12 tracks with all corresponding switching functions at direct control all kinds of rotary controls There is hardly anything better than that micromodul LD2 Page 17 User manual Controller numbers Control set 1 Track Control setup 1 2 Encoder No Control Change Number Encoder Control Change Number Encoder Key Note Number Encoder Key 1 Send A 40 51 Ch 10 13 40 51 Ch 10 13 abs 56 Master track Ch 10 13 56 Master track Ch 10 13 2 EQ High 100 111 Ch 11 14 100 111 Ch 11 14 abs 116 Master track Ch 11 14 116 Master track Ch 11 14 3 transpose 20 Ch 12 15 104 Ch 12 15 rel 4 slot scene 41 Ch 12 15 0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 Ch 10 13 rel O Master track Ch 12 15 5 Send B 60 71 Ch 10 13 60 71 Ch 10 13 abs 76 Master track Ch 10 13 76 Master track Ch 10 13 6 EQ Mid 2 80 91 Ch 11 14 80 91 Ch 11 14 abs 96 Master track Ch 11 14 96 Master track Ch 11 14 gain 21 Ch 12 15 105 Ch 12 15 rel 8 0 11 Ch 10 13 1 9 17 25 33 41 49 57 65 73 81 89 Ch 10 13 abs 16 Master track Ch 10 13 1 Master track Ch 12 15 9 Send C 80 91 Ch 10 13 80 91 Ch 10 13 abs 96 Master track Ch 10 13 96 Master track Ch 10 13
35. rst 3 control sets 1 track control as well as 4 track send and 4 track EQ Which of the 13 possible tracks is selected currently is indicated by the red LED bar at the upper border M stands for mastertrack The selected track quaternary is indicated for the 4 track control sets Of course you can also control the selection of tracks with other controllers LD2 LC2 LV2 LX2 as long as there are chained prior to the LD2 Please consider that you always control the track or track group indicated by the LED bar of the LD2 even if another track is selected in Live control sets With the first and most extensive control set 1 track control you can control the most important functions of a track 4 send and 4 EQ encoders as well as volume or pan control the according parameters To reset the according parameter use the keys of the send and EQ encoders The LED above shines if the parameter value is not zero which means that the according function is active send LED shines signal goes to send bus EQ LED shines EQ is active The keys of the volume or pan encoder can be used to mute the track or switch it to solo which again is indicated by the corresponding LED mute LED shines track is active LED is Live controlled solo LED shines track is on solo switch LED is LD2 controlled micromodul LD2 Page 11 User manual Encoder No 8 is still disposable and can be allocated to a track related parameter Slot Scene e
36. s only differ for the used codes You should simply try which one works for your software If none of the two modes is chosen the LD2 sends absolute data in a value area from 0 127 which can be processed by any software You can also choose 3 different modes for the keys of the encoders Through encoder 15 note you can switch the keys of a control set to note mode so you can use them as a normal midi keyboard When pressing a key a note on signal will be sent and when letting go a note micromodul LD2 Page 13 User manual off signal will be sent You can set the note numbers for the encoder keys of the control set with encoder 9 14 see above With mode Acc encoder 16 the encoder keys get a real special function By pressing the encoders and turning it at the same time the encoder will be accelerated which means they send larger value steps That way they can drive through the whole value area with a few turns When turning the encoder without pressing it the fine resolution without any acceleration functions is used If the Acc function is activated the encoders work with a fine resolution and an automatic acceleration by fast turning which will be the more comfortable way for most situations If none of the two modes Note or Acc is chosen the keys send normal cc commands in the toggle mode For every pressing you change between value O and 127 depending on the existing status which is indicated by the
37. sired fader or activating the desired keys or keycombinations with the Shift key If your assignment was successful Live displays the midi channel and controller or note number plus the control mode Absolute or Relative 2 s Comp in the bottom segment of your monitor Recommendations for the assignment allocate all elements from one track before switching to another track turn the encoder for control sets FXA FXB FXC several steps to the left counterclockwise and check whether Live recognises the controller as relative 2 s Comp The encoder in control sets 1 track control 4 track send and 4 track EQ send absolute data The next chapter will explain how the various functions of the encoders and keys can be accessed As soon as everything has been assigned exit the learn mode by pressing the midi switch in the program Working with Live The 16 encoders can be switched to different targets with 6 selectable control sets You can change between control sets with the 6 black keys at the lower border The activated control set 1s indicated by the red LED above the keys The control sets are optimized for working with Live they represent the LV2 LC2 encoder functions It is very comfortable to extend your midi controller with a LD2 since the allocated parameter in the LV2 LC2 are immediately accessible for the LD2 Track select The two grey keys on the left top are for the necessary selection of tracks for the fi
38. the far upper right Scroll vertically across the slots with the encoder By pressing it you can start the chosen clip The LED above the encoder always indicates you whether there is a clip playing in that slot indication only possible from version 6 0 By pressing the encoder below you can stop the selected track The selection of tracks happens with these two grey track keys This way you can move easily through the matrix and quickly launch a clip Now adjust the volume of the selected track by using the volume encoder right below or just mute the track by pressing this encoder The pan encoder above can move the track in the panorama and by pressing the encoder it is set to solo With the corresponding LED s you can see which track is currently active not mute or set to solo The master track can be controlled just as any other track First change the track display to M pressing shift and the right grey key is usually the fastest way If one of the clips still misses some stridence it may need a little bit of EQ This is easy You can control the gains of the 4 EQ filter in your selected track with the encoder of the second column from left In order to bring the gains quickly down to zero you just need to press the encoder The LED s above the encoder indicate whether the corresponding filter is active or not But even the control of clip parameters is easy with the LD2 from Live Version 5 0 To do so you choose
39. the micromodul system These events are only used by a few very expensive keyboards micromodul LD2 Page 23 User manual Troubleshooting 1 Everything is connected correctly and adjusted in Live but no parameter is controllable in the provided setup When turning a encoder on the LD2 only a small lamp is on in the right above corner of the Live Window next to the D Probably the wrong setup in the LD2 is chosen For the provided files you have to choose setup 2 See chapter settings in the system mode setup choice 2 The parameters in Live move on their own when controlling them via LD2 and or the keys don t work can t be switched on The feedback killer function has to be activated in the first controller of the midi chain See chapter settings in the system mode feedback killer Also note the drafts in chapter parameter feedback 3 I connected several micromodul controller but not all of them work The feedback killer function has to be activated only for the first instrument in the midi chain See chapter settings in the system mode feedback killer Also note the drafts in chapter parameter feedback 4 Live can be controlled from the LD2 but the LED indication is not correct or the encoder regulations are not without any value differences The LD2 controller does not get any parameter feedback from Live Plausible reasons could be a missing midi cable at the midi in s
40. troller whose midi in is connected to the computer in a system of several different micromodul controller an instrument with feedback killer function for example LV2 LX2 LC2 LD2 has to be used as the first right instrument you can t use a DJ2 or DX2 since they don t have this function If these two rules are disregarded either not every controller is available for controlling or a midi feedback happens This means that the fader begin to flicker or the switching functions are incorrect If the parameter feedback is not used and another external midi instrument for example a keyboard is connected to the first right micromodul instead the feedback killer function has to be switched off in every controller otherwise no passing through of the midi data from the external instrument takes place The following drafts show 2 possible configurations micromodul LD2 Page 15 User manual Computer Midi interface Midi In Midi Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul Midi Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul Midi Out Midi Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul other midi device e g keyboard Midi Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul Computer Midi interface Midi In Midi Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul Midi Out Midi Out Midi In feedback killer deactivated micromodul Midi Out Midi
41. ut slot on the computer The midi in slot on the LD2 is also used to connect additional controllers and keyboards to the same midi port on the computer The data is then merged in the LD2 Of course many users will now wonder why this controller does not have an USB interface The micromodul system is a system of multiple controllers that is able to be cascaded via midi This is not as easy with USB especially because the units can control each other due to the cascading In addition many computers with sound cards or USB Firewire audio interfaces have a midi interface This means you would not have to use one or more of your USB ports to use the whole micromodul system If your computer does not have a midi interface or your sound card does not have one either the market offers a number of small and inexpensive solutions in the form of an USB midi interface that has both a midi in and a midi out slot In combination with the micromodul system this is absolutely sufficient Following recommendable hardware are hardly bigger than a cable M Audio MidiSport Uno Edirol UM 1EX ESI RoMI O Which software can be controlled The LD2 was designed primarily for the usage with Live from Ableton as of version 4 1 You can find a file with the matching controller settings on the disc enclosed Live versions before 4 1 can not be completely controlled no clip selections and control missing feedback etc but they can still be allocated with the
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