Ploytec PL2 Synthesizer
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1. Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO o Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO x No T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Appendix 252. Filter Resonance Digital ADSR Release l ADSR Attack Digital Filter Cutoff ADSR Decay l OSC Volume Pre Filter Volume l ADSR Sustain l Dc Offset Post Filter PWM 2 6 Waveform 41 PWM 1 Dual Detune 1 Dual Octave 41 Filter Type Digital 41 Filter Link ADSR 1 Key Off Attack 1 Modulation Wheel Mode 7 Sustain Hold 41 Portamento 41 Dc Offset Pre Filter 41 PWM Modulation LFO 41 Pitch Modulation LFO 41 Filter Modulation LFO 41 Amp Modulation LFO 41 Note Priority and Aftertouch 3 All Sound Off 41 All Notes Off 1 Appendix 23 T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual wee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee l Function wee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Program Change True Number wee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee System Exclusive wee eee ee ee ee ew ee ee ee System SongPosition Common SongSelect l Tune 1 I I I L I L I i I L I I I I I I I L System Clock Real Time Commands Aux Local On Off Mes All Notes Off sages Active Sense l Reset L I I I L I L I L I L L I L l L I I I L 24 Appendix gt H Transmitted KK KK K K K K K K K K K H R
3. PWM2 D 75 100 PWM 2 D 75 100 gt gt 4 PWM 1 D 75 100 PWM1 and PWM2 modify the complete waveform consisting of two oscillation periods using a special combination algorithm Resulting waveform combined by A and B The pitch of B is one octave higher than A PWM 1 B A 1 Oktave PWM 2 D 75 100 Waveform 4 PWM 1 D 75 100 T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual adjusts A and PWM 2 adjusts B Waveform 24 or 75 Second Mode All values use decimal notation Bassdrum Mode controller allocation PWM1 Bassdrum Timbre PWM2 Bassdrum Kick Attack PWM1 amp 2 Bassdrum Timbre amp Kick Attack DC Offset Wave Bassdrum Release Sound Portamento Time Bassdrum Release Time 1 Bassdrum Mode 2 Undevizesime 3 Quartvizesime 4 Clubvizesime The lower part of the keyboard to MIDI note F3 plays the The digital filter the ADSR envelope and OSC Volume only bassdrum sound Notes above from F 3 generate a noise control the noise Out Volume and DC Offset Filter control Bassdrum Mode sound The played pitch effects the bassdrum sound but the kick and the noise Some controllers are not used in doesn t effect the noise Bassdrum Mode Osc Period1 Osc Period2 Wavefi H Resulting waveform consists of two oscillation periods The pitch of pe aveform oe Pe eee J Undevizesime E F PWM 1 PWM 2 D 50 100 Osc Pe
4. T PI L SQUARED e MIDI powered duophonic Synth e square wave synthesis e digital amp analog filter User Manual From Firmware Update V2 0 TrAoyTeEc Ploytec GmbH TT PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Version 2 0 last revised August 2014 Disclaimer Contents Introduction 4 Appendix 19 Important Notes about Power Supply 4 Declaration of Conformity 19 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shall not be deemed as a warranty by the seller No warranties ex Technical Data 19 TEN i are F At a Glance i ressed or implied are made with regard to the quality suitability or accuracy of this document The manufacturer reserves the right to change 7 P 3 ko 7 7 5 New Features with Firmware V2 0 5 Editor 20 the contents of this document and or the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice to specific persons or organiza MIDI Implementation Chart 22 Overview of Technolo 6 tions The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages of any kind arising from the use or the inability to use this product or its documen gy tation even if the possibility of such damage is known The information in this document is subject to copyright All rights are reserved No part of this Connectivity 7 manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the expressed written permission of the copyright holders Prod Signal Routing 8 uct and brand names co
5. Analog filter follows The analog filter cutoff frequency is adjusted here All values use decimal notation Note this parameter isn t useful for dynamic control because disturb ing noises can occur while playing notes and changing this parameter Modulation at the same time Filter Link ADSR 29 or 80 On 64 127 The amplifier envelope can control the digital filter cutoff frequency if Off 0 63 linked On will activate the link All values use decimal notation to any possible combination The desired combination can be taken Modulation Wheel 31 or 82 0 127 Up to seven destination parameters can be effected by the modulation Mode Bitpattern wheel ADRS Release OSC Volume Filter Resonance Filter Cutoff Analog PWM 1 and PWM 2 can be assigned in form of an bitpattern from the Bitpattern table chart All values use decimal notation 14 Filter T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual LFO amp Modulation 15 Modulation Wheel Bitpattern Modulation Wheel Bitpattern TIO POTN NINTINITN poet ad bod fa iN mMm m mIMIO 17 Modulation Wheel Bitpattern T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual 16 Modulation Wheel Bitpattern Output The output includes an analog volume control which is linked com Out Volume monly with the following saturation stage The output signal therefore gets rising compression by rising outpu
6. by controller mer nI se ite oe hee oTa 21 Sustain of ADSR envelope until new notes occurs This depends 31 Refer to bitpattern table on the particular mono dual mode Audio Output All values use decimal notation 8 Signal Routing T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Play Modes 9 Oscillators Key Off Attack 30 or 81 On 64 127 If On is set note off commands will generate ADSR envelope re trig o gering Interesting for bassy and percussive sounds Portamento 65 On 64 127 Glide A new played note will slide from the previous to the new target a PWM 1 25 or 76 0 127 Pulse width modulation 1 will be overwritten by PWM 1 amp 2 PWM 2 23 or 95 0 127 Pulse width modulation 2 will be overwritten by PWM 1 amp 2 PWM 1 amp 2 10 0 127 Pulse width modulation 1 amp 2 controls in absolute and not in relative terms 3 0 127 If Portamento is selected this parameter controls the speed at which an oscillator moves to a new pitch All Sound Off Silence all notes currently sounding All Notes Off Turns off all voices A note off message will address each note to stop hanging sounds if necessary The Second Mode expands the PL2 with three additional waveforms and a special Bassdrum Mode OSC Volume 20 or 92 0 127 Oscillator maximal level The velocity and the envelope generator Pre Filter Volume ADSR modulate the volume to a maximum level set here DC Offset Wave 8 Bitsh
7. Mode Poly Waveform quartvize Note Priority Highest _JAftertouch _ Portamento Port Time 192 2 Modulation Wheel Mode V use extended features 5j Pre Filter Volume 31 _ filter DC Offset 0 CO PWM 1 61 coed _ ees __ ADSR Release MIDI Channel 1 _ a Startup Program 2 update features only ADSR Attack 0 Q ADSR Decay 116 z PWM 2 61 Analog Filter Cutoff imit Low 0 imit High 127 Note Limit Low Note Limit High ADSR Sustain 0 Om _ADSRRelease 99 SO OutVolume so Digital Filter Cutoff Modulation Wheel Startup Value 46 Digital Filter Type Low Pass Digital Cutoff 127 Resonance 46 _ Pre Filter Volume Analog Cutoff 127 2 __ Resonance V PWM PWM2 __ PWM Modulation _ Pitch Modulation _ Filter Modulation _ Amp Modulation ADSR Filter Link _ Key Off Attack _ Wave DC Offset Activate Keyboard Input baH 64 e j Modulation Wheel 64 _ Activate Keyboard Input Velocity 64 _ Modulation Wheel 10 a Test 1 a Play Stop Pause Tempo 100 j gt ence oaea Pause Tempo 100 Test 1 Play Stop MIDI Implementation Chart PL2 PI L SQUARED duophonic square PL2 MIDI Implementation Chart l Function Transmitted Basic Default x Channel Changed x l l Default x l M
8. State Variable Filter Dimensions 10mA max 580MVaws nom Samplerate 125kHz Waveforms 50kHz Bassdrum Mode 46 5 x 27 5 x 52 0 mm wxhxd T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual TT PI L SQUARED Ploytec GmbH Fahrnauerstr 64 79650 Schopfheim www ploytec com Appendix 19 Editor fast mode approx 3s normal mode approx 7s and save mode approx 32s Reduce the speed if transfer problems occur The editor lets you comfortably edit all PL2 parameters on your Mac or PC Additionally it is possible to select play and even re cord short demo sequences Future feature enhancements can be implemented to the PL2 by using the editors firmware update facility Because the communication runs through your own MIDI interface it is possible to set the transfer speed in three steps Note unlike a standard MIDI control change message each program will not be saved automatically when using the editor for switching Use the dedicated Save button here Ploytec mA Editor 1 3 0 Settings mA MIDI In 1 none Ch 1 MIDI In 2 none gt re 1 Power 4 Te Restore Copy Factory Default V mipi Clock Tempo 130 J MIDI Out 1 3 Ch 1 MIDI Out 2 none gt ee 2 send MIDI reset all notes off Save Load Paste Random i a Firmware Mode PLO2 56 a update firmware no MIDI Reset before update Speed normal mode Ctrl 3 Mode Second v Oscillator
9. e powered from the MIDI port without the need for a power adapter You should ensure however that the external MIDI device connected to this port can provide the required current If this isn t the case you can use a common 5 Volt DC 100mA min USB power adapter e g as commonly used for mobile phones and connect to the PL2 USB Micro B port Of course a standard PC or HUB USB port can provide the needed power as well Power supply adapter and USB cables are not part of the scope of delivery 4 Introduction T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual At a Glance New Features with Firmware V2 0 Now you can choose the MIDI channel and even the Omni mode receive on all 16 channels is available The range of notes can be limited by min or max values The startup program can be pre selected within the editor software If the parameter Digital Filter Cutoff is set to zero the key velocity will automatically control the filter cutoff The LFO modulation effects the filter with higher speed if the parameter Note Priority is set On Especially for higher played notes the new LFO speed results in an interesting sound impression Fine Tuning is possible now This is done by moving and holding the pitchbend wheel and simultaneously switching the program using the MIDI program change message to set the new main pitch Simply move the pitchbend wheel to the min or max position to reset the pitch to its standard value MIDI Active Sensing i
10. ecognized Remarks l o 0 63 0 63 o o l 10 j x o l 11 o l 12 o Start l 13 x l o 1 127 o o l 14 T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Switch Pitch Wheel Change EO hex MSB and bit of LSB used 3 Effects parameters according to bitpattern table defined in controller 31 82 l 4 Overwrites Aftertouch information and vice versa l 5 Overwrites PWM 1 controller 25 76 and PWM 2 controller 23 95 6 Effective only for waveform 2 4 controller 24 75 7 Defines modulation wheel routings according to bitpattern table 8 Controller 89 sets both Aftertouch bit 5 and Note Priority bit6 9 0 31 program 1 32 is fixed factory set 32 63 program 33 64 is user set 10 Used for future system exclusive firmware updates 11 Reset to start up condition 12 Synchronising LFO clock and ADSR speed Once linked a loosing clock signal will l l cause a complete system reset l 13 LFO restart 14 Reset to start up condition l 15 Mode Select normal mode 1 second mode 2 127 undefined t
11. ible only use high quality RCA audio cables 3 Micro B USB jack In most cases the PL2 synthesizer will be powered through the MIDI jack and no external power supply will be required You can connect a separate power supply not included or USB PC HUB port to this jack if necessary Also refer to Important Notes about Po wer Supply T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Connectivity 7 Si na Ro utin Breath 7 Attack Decay Sustain Release 5 PI ay M od es g g 17 Q 79 Ora Ot y Aftertouch H Ch s Aftertouch Modu aron ER v SN p 12 MIDI Clock a Key s Aftertouch e on Sync pl 0 127 Only oscillator 1 is active MIDI Input m gt 12 o 89 z z 127 Both oscillators having equal phase positions are active as soon as two AAAA AA AANI v notes are played at the same time If more than two notes are played A 4 6 Filter Link oe roe aoe gt er ADSR MIDI controller 89 sets the priority 20 on off LWatime Velocity if 0 _0 29 Dual Detune 26 or 77 On 0 63 Both oscillators have unequal phase positions gt 3 9 12 Off 64 127 Off will switch back to the mono mode vt tei TT i Baer Dual Octave 27 or 78 On 0 63 Both oscillators have equal phase positions Oscillator 2 is pitched one eo f t Digital i l i eld s me Off 64 127 octave lower than oscillator 1 Dual Octave 27 o 83 o 28 Note Priorty 89 Portamento Poramento i j TEET Off will switch bac
12. ifter The waveform will be shifted upwards by a fixed level set here As soon the upper limit is reached the truncated part will be inserted at the lower limit again Thereby distorted and destructive sounds can be generated All values use decimal notation All values use decimal notation Envelope The envelope speed will synchronise automatically to an externally applied MIDI clock ADSR Attack 17 or 73 0 127 Rise time of the ADSR envelope generator ADSR Decay 190r91 0 127 Decay time of the ADSR envelope generator ADSR Sustain 21 or 93 0 127 Hold level of the ADSR envelope generator ADSR Release 16 or 72 0 127 Release time of the ADSR envelope generator All values use decimal notation 10 Play Modes amp Envelope T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Oscillators 11 Waveform Waveform 1 Waveform 2 Waveform 3 12 Oscillators ee ee 24 or 75 1 0 31 2 32 63 3 64 95 1 Oscillation period 1 and 2 have the same pitch 2 The pitch of oscillation period 2 is one octave higher than period 1 3 and 4 Complex square wave forms PWM 1 adjusts the lower half 4 96 127 wave PWM 2 adjusts the upper half wave All values use decimal notation Osc Period 1 Osc Period 2 Each repetitive waveform consists of two separate oscillation peri ods PWM1 adjusts the first and PWM2 adjusts the second pulse gt e gt Use PWM 1 PWM 2 D 50 100 gt i
13. k to the mono mode Time Digital Ore ie eel B PLO AC ae Note Priority On 0 63 In dual modes the values up to 63 leading to play the both highest o 65 DE Off 64 127 notes The values above 63 leading to play the both lowest notes and i one octave lower Note controller 89 switches Aftertouch also On 32 127 With values from 32 the aftertouch information will control the digital Modulation Meson 2 _ Off 0 32 filter cutoff Note controller 89 switches Note Priority also Velocity Sustain Hold a on off 64 oA d gt Playmode p Mono on 126 Dual on 127 Dual Detune 26 Wheel on off Sync p LFO Modulation o OSC Volume _ ar gt 6 O 14 Breath Control and Aftertouch will overwrite each other JNJ onoff o Filter Resonance Digital 31 p 7 7 7 7 1 Filter Cutoff Analog 31 8 Out Vol Sustain Hold 64 On 64 127 Hold function If On is selected note off commands are no longer gt 2 Filter Cutoff Digital a a 9 7 Off 0 63 processed A played note holds a fixed level which is set
14. ntained in this document are used for identification purposes only All registered trademarks product designations or Play Modes 9 brand names used in this document are the registered property of their respective owners 3 ee Envelope 10 Ploytec GmbH 2014 All rights reserved 01 08 2014 Oscillators 11 Filter 14 LFO 15 Safety Instructions Modulation 15 T a crass Modulation Wheel Bitpattern 16 Please only connect analogue audio connections when switched off in order to protect the speaker membranes i Output 18 and your hearing against sudden sound level peaks Connecting the device to the USB port of your computer may P also cause a noise please turn down the volume of your playback system accordingly Program Memory 18 Factory Sounds 18 2 Disclaimer T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Contents 3 Introduction We are pleased that you have chosen a Ploytec TT Pi Lambda squared 2 or simply PL2 synthesizer system for your musical endeavors and would like to congratulate you on your decision We re convinced this innovative development will prove ex tremely useful to you in the coming years and above all provide you with a great deal of entertainment We hope you find this manual both informative and entertaining to read and hope you find lots of pleasure in the Ploytec PL2 synthesizer system Your Ploytec Team Important Notes about Power Supply The PL2 can generally b
15. ode Messages x l Altered A kk k Note l x l Number True Voice K KK Velocity Note On x l l Note Off x l Aftertouch Key s l x l Ch s x l Pitch Bender l x l 1 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 x Control 10 x l Change 14 70 x l 22 Appendix wave synth Recognized Mode 3 POLY MONO Date 01 08 2014 l Remarks l Volume Control 12 lt 0 gt 12 semi 8 bit resolution 2 Modulation Wheel 3 Breath Control 4 Mode Select Second Normal 15 Portamento Time l Out Volume l PWM 1 amp 2 5 Filter Cutoff Analog T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Control 25 76 Change 26 77 oo0o0o0o0o0o0 0000 00 00 00 00 0 0 00 00 0 0 l Remarks l
16. riod 1 Osc Period 2 Waveform Quartvizesime lt L PWM 1 PWM 2 D 50 100 Waveform ae Clubvizesime PWM1 PWM2 13 Oscillators eee ee riod 2 is the 19th interval of period 1 PWM 1 adjusts period 1 and PWM 2 adjusts period 2 Resulting waveform consists of two oscillation periods The pitch of pe riod 2 is the 24th interval of period 1 PWM 1 adjusts period 1 and PWM 2 adjusts period 2 Resulting waveform consists of two oscillation periods or PWM 1 adjusts period 1 PWM 2 adjusts period 2 and i effects its pitch PWM2 thus generates an interesting pitch sound effect T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Oscillators 13 Filter LFO The integrated low frequency oscillator LFO can effect up to five destination parameters The LFO speed will synchronise Filter Cutoff 18 or 74 0 127 Adjusts the digital filter cutoff frequency automatically to an externally applied MIDI clock DC Offset 22 or 94 0 127 Bitshifter The waveform after the digital filter can be shifted upwards Post Filter by a level set here As soon the upper limit is reached the truncated part Off 0 63 will be inserted at the lower limit again Thereby experimental sounding ee eS tones can be generated here once more Off 0 63 BP 64 95 BP band pass filter Off 0 63 Filter Cutoff 14 or 70 After the digital filter and DA conversion an additional analog low pass Off 0 63
17. s supported MIDI Polyphonic Aftertouch is supported If your master keyboard or host application sends aftertouch information for each note these will effect the volume starting from the volume which is set by the velocity Shorter program switch over times are realized A new Second Mode expands with three new waveforms and with the Bassdrum Mode By using the MIDI controller 3 new you can switch between the Normal and the Second Mode Four new preset programs are located on the program positions 4 and 22 to 24 T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Ata Glance New Features with FirmwareV2 0 5 Overview of Technology Despite its small housing the PL2 is a complete duophonic mono synthesizer The PL2 generates an enormous variety of sounds with the help of two square wave pulse oscillators which can be interconnected in variable and innovative ways these are fun to experiment with Not only the classic waveforms such as saw sine or pulse waves will be simulated rather newly and interesting sounds from warm to destructive are also generated The PL2 receives its data via a selectable MIDI channel and all setting parameters can be edited by MIDI controller commandos Up to 32 of your own self programmed sounds can be stored in the user memory area In addition further 32 factory sounds are located within a fixed memory area which provides ideal starting material to experiment with Generally the PL2 follows the principle of
18. subtractive synthesis in which the waveform generated by the oscillators first runs through a wide range adjustable digital filter stage low high and band pass to edit the frequency spectrum and or amplify the resonance area if desired After the digital filter an additional analog low pass filter follows which particularly ensures the necessary warmth especially for destructive and digital like sounds Wait there s more a dedicated analog saturation stage at the output provides dynamic compression and therefore a respect able bass punch is created Of course the PL2 includes several additional options in terms of sound and playing manipulation like LFO modulation PWM ADSR envelope and various play modes Another interesting detail LFO and envelope speed synchronise automatically to an external applied MIDI clock whereby the PL2 perfectly adjust to your song tempo For convenient and extended operation a software editor is available for Mac and PC In addition future PL2 synthesizer exten sions or new features can be integrated by updating the firmware 6 Overview of Technology TrA PL2 Synthesizer English Manual Connectivity 1 MIDI jack With the MIDI input jack it is possible to connect external MIDI peripheral e g keyboards PC MIDI interfaces etc Usually the PL2 will be powered through this jack also 2 Audio output jack The output jack is designed to be connected to un balanced RCA cinch lines If poss
19. t level All values use decimal notation Program Memory The PL2 program memory includes 64 positions which can be selected by standard MIDI program change messages The first 32 programs include the factory sounds which are fixed and cannot be overwritten The memory space from 33 to 64 is the user area All parameter changes made here will be stored automatically as soon as you switch via MIDI program change to another program Upon delivery the factory sounds can be found additionally at program position 33 64 and therefore provides ideal starting material to experiment with The program numbers 65 128 include random sounds Factory Sounds new with Firmware V2 0 ROM only Appendix Declaration of Conformity We Ploytec GmbH Fahrnauerstr 64 e 79650 Schopfheim hereby declare that the product Ploytec PL2 Synthesizer to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardising documents EN 55022 1998 Corrigendum July 2003 A1 2000 Corrigendum April 2003 A2 2003 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardising documents residential business and commercial environments and small company environments Technical Data TTAOYTEC 9 MainBass T PL2 Synthesizer English Manual 18 Output amp Program Memory Analog Bass Electric Moskito Current consumption Output level Digital
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