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1. Dual Filter 1 Dual Multimode Filter Group 1 LFO DF 1 Rate Follow Velocity Env Depth LFO Depth Dual Filter 2 Dual Multimode Filter Group 2 E lt a 444 Bg 12 dB Lowpass filter ENV Depth Geos LFO Depth VCF 2 Moog style filter Group 2 with envelope and LFO for cutoff modulation and LFO for level modulation Input B Group 2 C 40 FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING Lets use our magnifying glass again The following figure shows the entire signal path of one group in a more detailed way Filter Mod Inout pu F Level Input B Input P we Mix Level A B 2 FiltMod A gt B t He Ls H On the left hand side you see the Group In module with the level controls and routing keys Centrally you will find the three filters one group plus filter 3 On the right hand side you will see the Group Out Mix module that combines the filter outputs FILTER 3 Let s start with Filter 3 Its a very simple 12 dB two pole low pass filter The cut off frequency can be adjusted but not modulated no envelops or LFOs It does a good job when fattening up signals even a bit more It also adds some VCF 3 Lowpass girth to harsh and gritty timbres if so desired Input Selects one Oscillator output and routes it to the input of VCF 3 Cutoff Cut off frequency of VCF 3 no modulation 41 FILTER
2. 7 Vv Vv N Multi PWM When MULTI PWM is enabled the remaining controls of the Oscillator 1 section become active But now it is about time to clear up what is meant by Multi PWM In Multi PWM mode Oscillator 1 generates four pulse waves in parallel that are combined in various ways to produce complex waveforms There are several parameters with which to control the shape of the resulting waveform Min Center e Space Width Space and Width determine the ratio between peaks and troughs of the four pulse waves Depending on this ratio the resulting waveform takes on different shapes Please refer to the upper section of the figure on page 20 These two parameters can be controlled independently by two dedicated LFOs e Mode Beyond that modes 1 to 3 determine the way how the four pulse waves are combined As a result each mode again produces different waveshapes Please refer to the lower section of the figure on page 20 In mode 4 OSC 4 gt RINGMOD the resulting waveform that is produced by the process of e Ringmod mode 3 is additionally ring modulated by Oscillator 4 On The figure on the following page shows all available modes and their operatin 19 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Pulswave 1 Pulswave 2 Pulswave 3 Pulswave 4 Resulting waveshape Pulswave 1 Pulswave 2 Pulswave 3 Pulswave 4 Resulting waveshape Space a JL JSL
3. er 3 Sub Or Ringmodulation Square Wave 39 di m Sub Osc 2 modulates Osc 3 Square E 3 Sub Q Or M Om eur e odulated Pulse Wave disabled O O Osc 3 gets PWM from PWM LFO 3 Wave Ringmod Osc 2 2 3 Sub Oscillator Or e Or PWM Ringmodulation Square Wave 32 4 3085 Sub Osc 2 modulates Osc with PWM 2 d 3 Sub cir x PWM Ringmodulation disabled Qs Osc 2 with PWM modulates Osc 3 with PWM Ringmod Osc 2 Osc 2 gt 0563 Sub Oscillator Or disabled Qa 8 4 Or No modulation Wave Ringmod Osc 2 Osc2 Osc3 Sub Oscillator Or OA Saw Wave mixed with slightly disabled Qm pe amplitude modulated Square Wave Or Modulation controlled by PWM LFO 3 Wave Ringmod Osc 2 Osc2 0sc3 Sub Oscillator Or As above with additional Ringmodulation Square Wave 32 4 Q oe by Sub Osc 2 Om 0 Ow Ampl Modulation controlled by PWM LFO 3 Wave Ringmod Ose 2 Ringmod controlled by Osc 2 Osc2 0sc3 Sub Oscillator Or pa Phase modulated pair of Saw Waves disabled m Or Modulation controlled by PWM LFO 3 Ringmod Osc 2 Osc 2 gt 3 Sub Oscillator Or 2 d Noise Signal disabled E No modulation Wave Ringmod Osc 2 Osc2 gt 0sc3 Sub Oscillator 25 c OSCILLAT
4. At this point the assignment process is completed You can now continue by assigning another real time control to a specific parameter of a sound You can also use the Preset and Bank selector keys to determine the real time control and the desired parameter Preset up down Selects performance controller Source e Bank up down Selects sound parameter Dest Par Use the Cursor keys to navigate through the parameters Use the Value keys to change values or the data entry dial Hit the Exit key to quit the performance controller assignment procedure Store real time controller assignment You can store the real time controller assignment to the current preset by simply performing the preset storage function 1 Hit the Write key to store the performance controller assignment in the current preset The LCD will read WRITE ASSIGN DATA TO PRESET 2 Now hit Enter to save the performance controller assignment or hit EXIT to quit the performance controller assignment procedure without saving it in the current preset Please note Some sound parameters are controlled in tandem by the real time controls These parameters are listed right here Function Block Parameter LC Display Readout select with Bank key PWM OSZ1 LFO Rate OSC1 0SC123 PWM OSZ1 LFO Depth OSC1 0SC123 Envelope ENV Depth 5 1 05 2 05 3 05 4 05 1234 5 1 05 2 05 3 05 4 05 1234 Vibrato Vib Depth OSC1 0SC2 0SC3 0S
5. Vibrato LFO 3 Noise Pitch LFO Oscillator 2 Sub Oscillator 2 Sawtooth Vibrato 3 Noise Pitch LFO Complex Wave Oscilliator 2 Saw Pulse Mix Amplitude Modulation PWM LFO 3 Pulse Vibrato LFO 3 Noise Pitch LFO Pulse Pulse Width PWM LFO 3 Complex Wave FM Oscillator 2 Complex Wave Ringmod Sub Oscillator 2 Complex Wave Ringmod Pulse Width Sub Oscillator 2 PWM LFO Complex Wave Ampl Mod Ringmod PWM LFO Sub Osc 2 Phase PWM 2 phase shifted saw Vibrato 3 Noise Pitch LFO waves Phase Modulation PWM LFO 3 Complex Wave FM Oscillator 2 Noise Slightly coloured noise none none OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Modulation Type Operation Mode controls Ringmod Osc2 gt Osc3 Osc2 SubOsc Selects the ring modulation source Osc 2 or Sub Osc 2 and enables disables Sub Oscillator 2 depending on the setting of the Wave key Selects the octave range of the Sub Oscillator of Oscillator 2 or the octave range of the ringmod source respectively No LED means Sub Oscillator is OFF The following figure shows the interaction of the three function keys Wave Ringmod Osc2 Osc3 and Osc2 SubOsc The phase modulation mode S PWM is described above in the Oscillator 1 section Button Setting Result Output Oscillator 3 Output Sub Oscillator 2 Modulation type Or Q Square Wave disabled On 5082 Os No modulation
6. gt 0 25 Off Val av Pre Source Bnk Dest Par Exit Ouit Write Util Status Active key Cursor Key gt Function Assignment Value Range Direction Mod Source Link Mod Destination Cursor Quits menue Promts to Utility menue to store controller assignment This is how to assign a real time control to a parameter 1 Select a real time control e g Mod WHEEL using the Assign key 2 Now simply turn the control of the desired parameter of a sound e g VCF1 Cutoff to assign it to the real time control The LCD shows the screen in the figure above The upper row shows the real time control resp the modulation Source e g Mod Wheel already selected The second row shows the parameter assigned e g VCF1 Cutoff already selected The third row shows three parameters that can be selected by moving the Cursor They define the functioning of the real time controllers Hitting the Value up down keys or moving the Data dial will change the corresponding values If 62 Controller Direction This parameter determines the response of the real time control selected The LCD reads its values like e g 0 REALTIME CONTROLS PROGRAMMING or Eight different settings are available and determine the way the selected real time control works The following figure shows the different settings of the Mod Wheel as an example Aftertouch and
7. Adjust LED and display color to suit your taste Shifts the tuning of the entire instrument up or down by one semitone e Key Hold When active a note played will be indefinitely held at the sustain level of the volume envelope and sounds forever or for the time you are away to make yourself a sandwich have a shower what have you Octave Shifts the keyboard range up or down by one or two octaves The following figure shows the available setting for transposing up Transposing down works the same way The following settings are available A A A Bo Octave 0 Octave 0 Octave Q 0 Y Y no transpose 1 octave up 2 octaves up 61 IA REALTIME CONTROLS PROGRAMMING Real time Controls Assignment You can assign any of Schmidt s parameter controls to one of the real time performance controllers stick aftertouch mod wheel and external input sockets Assignment Assign Selects the real time control The following options are available x Stick controller x axis Y Stick controller y axis AFT Keyboard aftertouch pressure WHEEL Modulation wheel EXT External input B sockets expression pedal control voltage Mod Source Mod Destination X axis stick any parameter control Y axis stick exceptions see text Aftertouch Mod Wheel External inputs Value Range Direction 0 Value Range 12 to 200 u 00 00 Pe VCF1 Cutoff
8. ON represents a parameter value state that is indicated either by a lit LED or as data readout on Schmidt s LCD We take it you know that LED stands for light emitting diode whereas LCD means liquid crystal display We thought we should point this out though as these terms keep popping up throughout the text Represents some important note It is so important we do not even know as yet what it is Further reading seems thus recommended Sometimes you will be asked to perform a certain sequence of steps Such a sequence looks e g like this 1 Select Ramp on both LFOs 2 Select any waveshape LFO MODE on LFO VCF 1 This setting in combination with the LFO 1 Rate setting determines the waveshape that modulates VCF 1 3 Select desired waveshape of LFO VCF 2 This setting in combination with the LFO 2 Rate setting determines the waveshape that modulates VCF 2 4 Hit Ramp LFO VCF 2 again The Special LED lights up and indicates that both LFOs are now running in sync 5 Alter Mode waveshape Rate and Time settings of both LFOs as you please PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS UNPACKING Schmidt was delivered to you in a custom made high quality flight case Every time you take Schmidt with you on the road or to recording sessions using this tailor made case is recommended since it is the only adequate way to keep Schmidt really save from harm and the rigors of travelin
9. SCHMIDT EIGHTVOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER USERS MANUAL VERS 0 9 powered by e m c electronic music components IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all the instructions before using the product 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like 3 This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 4 This product in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in your ears you should consult an audiologist 5 The product should be located so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation 6 The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat 7 The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 8 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 9 Care should be taken so that objec
10. Factory setting is On When using a control or a function key the LCD will display its name and edited value Select between ON LCD always shows parameter name and edited value 3S LCD shows parameter name and edited value for about three seconds before it returns to normal view factory setting OFF LCD never shows parameter name and edited value Enables disables the reception of MIDI controller data to control Schmidt s panel control devices control knobs function keys remotely via external MIDI devices Factory setting is Off When receiving MIDI controller data the LCD will display the controller number and current value Select between ON LCD always shows controller number and current value 3S LCD shows controller number and current value for about three seconds before it returns to normal view e gt Display RCV Pr Param e Display Cursor left right Value up down Exit Cure Par Exit Write _ SND ROV Pitch SND RCV Mod W SND RCV X Y SND RCV Pres Cursor left right Value up down Exit e OFF LCD never shows controller number and current value factory setting Previous next parameter Change value Quits Edit Single Global MIDI 3 page Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global MIDI 4 page of the System menu Here you will find the following set of functions Off SND ROV Pres On Edit J Pari Page _ Enables
11. Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot DDCCBBAA XXBBBAAA XXXXXCBA GFEDCCBA BAXXXXX1 XXFEDCBA 1280 255 1280 255 255 255 253 259 255 259 255 XXFFMSXX 255 255 253 DDDRVXXX 255 259 AA DF1 Input A BB DF1 Input B CC DF2 Input A DD DF2 Input B AA BB CC DD 00 0521 01 Osz2 10 Osz2 BBB Reso DF2 000 111 gt Mind Max AAA Reso DF 1 000 111 gt Max C Assign DF1 gt DF2 Settings On Off 1 B ENV Mode DF2 O ENV 1 Ramp A ENV Mode DF1 1 Ramo G Input DF2 MIx A B On Off 1 0 Input DF1 MIx A B On Off 1 0 E VCF2 Out Invert On Off 1 0 D VCF2 Out On Off 0 1 CC 00 VCF3 Input 0521 CC 01 VCF3 Input Osz2 CC 10 VCF3 Input Osz3 CC 11 VCF3 Input Osz4 B VCF1 Out Invert On Off 1 0 B Group2 VCF3 On Off 1 0 A Group1 VCF3 On Off 1 0 F Group2 DF2 Dist Vel On Off 1 0 E Group1 DF1 Dist Vel On Off 1 0 D Group2 DF2 Invert On Off 1 0 C Group1 DF1 Invert On Off 1 0 B Group2 DF2 Out On Off 1 0 rain NF1_N t Nn Nff 1 N Max Offl Max Max FF 01 Fade Mode 2 gt 1 FF 11 Fade Mode 2 gt 1 gt 2 FF 10 Fade Mode 2 gt Min gt 2 FF 00 Fade Mode 2 gt Min M Mix Mode Man Fade 1 0 Earla QGuian 1 9 Nn Nff 1 N Group10 Group2 5 0 4S Fade Mode 2 gt 1 2 gt Min
12. External Controllers work accordingly min max p An Settings 0 0 Perf Controller whole range from 0 to max min min 00 4 i max gt Settings 00 00 Perf Controller half range from center to max min min max max min Settings Perf Controller whole range positive and negative center 0 min max ib max 2 Settings 00 00 Perf Controller half range from max min to center The stick controller and its available parameter settings work a bit differently The following figure illustrates their operation with the X axis Y axis works accordingly Settings 0 0 Stick Controller X Y both directions positive negative center 0 Settings 0 0 Stick Controller X Y both directions positive or negative center 0 63 Settings 00 00 0 max 0 Im t min min m D pa pa p ies ae om Settings 00 00 Stick Controller X Y right up positive or negative center O left down inactive Stick Controller X Y left down positive or negative center 0 right up inactive IA REALTIME CONTROLS PROGRAMMING Controller Depth This parameter is shown as a percentage value e g 25 and determines the real time controls modulation depth sixteen values from 12 to 200 are available This value is added to the current control setting Real Time Control d ma
13. Level 1 Fade Level Group Delay Fade Time Time Fade Level Fade Level Start Level Delay Fade Time Delay Fade Time LFO The LFO controls add a level vibrato tremolo to both groups Rate Modulation frequency Depth Modulation intensity Wave Waveform selection of the LFO IVV Triangular LFO waveshape SPECIAL Space for future updates Re Trigger Note on message restarts the LFO wave at a zero crossing Vel Depth Adds keyboard velocity to the level modulation amount Destination Determines the destinations of the level modulation The following options are available NO LED LFO modulation disabled 1 Modulation on Group 1 2 Modulation on Group 2 BOTH LEDS 1 2 Modulation on Group 1 and 2 with identical phase 1 2 Modulation on Group 1 and 2 with inverted phase PANORAMA The Panorama controls govern stereo panning of both groups by a dedicated LFO Offset 1 Stereo position of Group 1 Offset 2 Stereo position of Group 2 Voice Spread Spreads out Schmidt s eight voices across the stereo field The width of the stereo field is determined by the Offset values LFO Rate Modulation frequency 99 IA GROUP LEVEL MOD PROGRAMMING LFO Depth LFO Mode Re Trigger Group Destination IA Modulation intensity Determines the movement of the Group signals within the stereo field Continuous panning triangular waveshape I One movement from left to right vice versa a
14. ON Enables disables the output of VCF 1 e VCF 1 Invert Inverts the output phase of VCF 1 Group 1 Velocity Keyboard velocity controls output level of Group 1 Negative values will invert the effect e DF10ON Enables disables the outputs of Dual Filter 1 DF 1 Invert Inverts the output phase of Dual Filter 1 DF 1 Level Controls the output level of Dual Filter 1 Distortion Distorts the output signal of Dual Filter 1 Velocity control Puts distortion amount under the control of keyboard velocity VCF 3 ON Enables disables the output of VCF 3 VCF 3 Level Controls the output level of VCF 3 Group 2 controls work exactly the same way 53 In GROUP LEVEL MOD PROGRAMMING GROUP 1 2 LEVEL MOD Schmidt s advanced architecture allows you to tap two different sound variations at the Group outputs why not toy around with them a bit Here we go Since both Group outputs are routed to one stereo channel the volume of both signals can easily be modulated or swept across the stereo panorama respectively That is exactly what Group 1 2 Level Mod does Mix crossfade of output signales of Group 1 2 MIX LFO LFO for crossfade modulation Group 1 2 Level Mod Fade Time Depth Rate Hk 2 gt un o 2 gt 1 gt Trigger O Special 2 gt 1 1 Q o M Destination Vel Depth Wave Depth Ov O el Offset1
15. Outputs 1 8 Stereo OutputL R Inputs A MIDI Inputs B USB Mains 77 E EGER UTE NE ks ee n ees _ eeeeeee e e Powe Footswitch Expression Power Outlet switch function Pedal A 1 Sustain external A 2 Sostenuto control voltage 0 5V linear Mixer Amplifier M D Devi ce So ES FSF SSS ESE Computer Power Connect the mains socket to the power outlet Schmidt works with voltages ranging from 110VAC to 240VAC and can be connected to any power outlet all over the world If that isn t true internationalism we don t know what is Headphones Connect stereo headphones to the Phones socket on the left of the panel You can control its volume independently using the Phones control Be careful not to blow your eardrums Audio Outputs All audio outs are 6 3 mm 1 44 unbalanced jacks sporting line level Stereo Output L R Provides the stereo master output signal Level is governed by the Volume control Single Voice Output 1 8 Taps the signals of all eight voices individually The routing of voices 1 to 8 to outputs 1 to 8 is preset in hardware Their respective output level is also preset and independent of the Volume control setting PREPARATIONS MIDI DIN sockets Transmits and receives MIDI data See section Global System MIDI on page 71 for further information Incoming data on MID
16. Routings In order to grasp yet another complex section please memorize the following figure It shows the audio signal path and all modulation paths of Dual Filter 1 Dual Filter 2 works exactly the same way Audio is sent into inputs A and or B processed and then sent to the outputs A and B Modulation destinations are cut off and space The available modulation sources are combined and fed into the mod inputs of the filter sections A and B Apart from that the output signal of filter be fed back into the cut off modulation input of filter B Filter Mod A gt B key Resonance and Filter Mode AB cannot be modulated In A a OUt A A Cutoff In B Out B B Cutoff Filter NOIRE Filter Mode Resonance Cutoff Mod Space Mod Space Mod replaces Cutoff Mod B LFO VCF 1 Modulation Sources Velocity Envelope Ramp gt LFO VCF 2 Dual Filter 2 1 52 GROUP OUTPUT PROGRAMMING GROUP OUTPUT MODULES The Group Output modules come after the filter section They sum all filter output signals into a stereo signal You should be already familiar with the signal path if you might need a recap please refer to page 14 The controls for Group 1 Out Mix and Group 2 Out Mix are identical You should already feel familiar with VCF 3 by now if not please refer to page 41 Group 1 Out Mix Group 1 Out Mix mixer for filter outputs Group 1 Group 2 Out Mix mixer for filter outputs Group 2 e VCF 1
17. S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R 99 Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot 255 255 SDDVMMXD Oll 255 255 255 Oll 255 XXXXDCBA 255 255 255 Oll 255 255 0 1 2 30 13 14 10 28 20 3n 21 APPENDIX V 1 EN On 1 N 4 55 S Voice Spread On Off 1 0 DDD 000 Group Dest Off DDD 001 Group Dest 1 DDD 010 Group Dest 2 DDD 011 Group Dest 1 2 DDD 111 Group Dest 1 2 V LFO Depth Velocity On Off 1 0 MM 01 LFO Mode L gt R MM 10 LFO Mode L gt R gt L 0 025 21 10Hz LFO Continuous 2050 40ms LFO Mode L gt R 40S0 80ms LFO Mode L gt R gt L LeftI Rigth Left Rigth D VCF1 Retrigg On Off 1 0 C VCF2 Retrigg On Off 1 0 B VCA Soft On Off 1 0 A VCA Retriaa On Off 1 0 1 50 10ms 2ms 20S 2ms 20S 12HT 11HTO 1HT Off 10 11HT 1 HT IA APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polyphony Eight Voices Unisono mode Multi mode eight parts Oscillators Osc 1 Square 50 PWM SAW Double SAW Noise Multi Pulse additional suboscillator Osc 2 Square 50 PWM SAW Double SAW Noise Ringmod Source Osc 3 Osc 3 Square 50 PWM SAW Double SAW Noise Sync Source Osc 2 Sync with additional suboscillator Osc 4 Several combinations of ringmodulated square wa
18. Sus Sos 1 2 Sus Sos MIDI RCV Sus Sos SW Pol REV Curd Edit Exit Write Page Pitch Global When active the pitch bender will affect all of Schmidt s multi sound slots equally factory default setting When disabled the pitch bender will affect each program individually according to the value that has been programmed per program you can assign a pitch bend range to a Single sound remember Please refer to page 59 IA 74 Sus Sos EX A1 2 Sus Sos MIDI Sus Sos SW Pol Cursor left right e Value up down Exit GLOBAL FUNCTIONS This will lead to a different bend range for each part of the Multi setup which may or may not be musically useful Imagine several individual pitch bends programmed at musical intervals which make your Multi patch spread out like a peacock s fan when pitch bend is activated Enables disables Schmidt s external control inputs EX A1 2 Both are used for connecting Sustain Sustenuto pedals or foot switches Factory setting is Off Determines if Schmidt processes Sustain Sustenuto MIDI data The following options are available OFF Schmidt will not send or receive sustain sustenuto MIDI data factory setting RCV Schmidt will receive sustain sustenuto MIDI data SND Sustain sustenuto information received at the external control inputs EX A1 2 will be transmitted as MIDI data R S Receive and send f
19. and all modulation paths of the VCF Audio runs from inputs A and or B through the filter where it is processed further Input B level can be modulated Level B Mod and or used for cut off modulation in the audio range Input B gt Filter Mod The output signal of the Dual Filter can be mixed into the VCF input DF Out gt VCF In the lower half of the figure the cut off modulation sources are displayed The envelope with its retrigger generator as well as LFO VCF 1 and LFO VCF 2 Last but not least the different modulation depth controls Cutoff Key Follow Velocity are listed along with the envelope and LFO s DF Out VCF Input E Out Level VCF Input i Input B gt Fitr Mode Cutoff Filter Mod Level B Mod Time Vel AT ENV LFO Cut Vel A A A Cutoff Mod Vel Vel Retrigger Envelope LFO 1 LFO2 Sync Modulation Sources IA 48 FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING DUAL FILTER 1 2 Dual Filter 1 and 2 are structured identically Each of the to Dual Filters offers a pair of parallel multi mode state variable filters with 12 dB slope each and variable resonance Each half of the filter section uses its own input A and B Cutoff and Space can be adjusted separately for each part of the filter section resonance and response characteristics are governed by a common control for both filters and a selector key Modulation sources are keyboard velocity as well
20. if a new note on message is received before the previous envelope duty circle has been completed fully OFF Envelope starts at the current level of the previous envelope duty cycle ON Envelope starts at zero level Re Trigger OFF Re Trigger ON Note On Note Note On Note Off Note On Note Off hole On Note Off Destination Determines which envelope modulation parameter is affected by keyboard velocity OFF No keyboard velocity on envelope parameters DEPTH Keyboard velocity controls envelope modulation depth ATTACK Keyboard velocity controls Attack phase DECAY Keyboard velocity controls Decay phase Velocity Adjusts the effect of the keyboard velocity control on the parameters listed above Negative values invert the effect Please note Do not confuse this with the cut off modulation control also named Velocity see above Envelope Trigger Repeat If Trigger Repeat is enabled a trigger generator becomes active which continuously retriggers Envelope 1 as soon as a note on message comes in This results in a gate like chopping effect Its shape can be controlled by Attack Decay and Sustain parameters of envelope 1 Trigger Delay and Release become inactive The intensity is adjusted individually for VCF 1 and VCF 2 by the ENV Depth controls Envelope VCF 2 generates its usual ADSR shape that is now controlling the intensity of the effect dynamically This way you can fade the chopping effect in and out Tr
21. in Multi Edit mode It is illustrated for Part 1 here and will be described in detail below Part 1 Multi parameters pages to edit Single Preset 1 of 256 Mono poly of voices Keyboard range Trigger source Midi channel Level panorama Transpose tuning Output routing 8 9 Controller assignment 10 Name Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 8 Voices 1 Single 1 Single 1 Single 1 Single 1 Single 1 Single 1 Single 1 Single Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output To enter Multi Mode simply hit the Multi key in the Preset section of the front panel until the MULTI LED lights up Q Single Q Multi Q Mode Enter 79 I MULTIMODE LOADING MULTI PRESETS 1 Hit Preset up down or turn Value dial to scroll through the Multi presets 2 Hit Enter to load the selected Multi preset nter Hit Quick Load to enable Quick Load option Now you do not need to hit Enter anymore to load A the selected preset ode B Bank Hit Bank up down to select the Multi preset bank The Quick Load option also works for bank selection h VW Preset A Schmidt s on board memory holds 8 banks of 32 Multi presets each O Write Clipboard You can select a Single preset of one Multi Part and put it on Schmidt s front panel to e
22. is pretty intuitive to work on once you are familiar with the way its functions are organized and accessed 15 I PROGRAMMING lil PROGRAMMING SOUNDS OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING SOUNDS In this following chapter we will dig even deeper and find out about the inner secrets of each section You will learn everything about all functions and how to use them Please read carefully and enjoy while you are at it OSCILLATOR SECTION Schmidt s Oscillator section is definitely outstanding we are a bit proud of that as you may have noticed already You will find lots and lots of routing and modulation options that yield very impressive and complex sounds even on oscillator level The main assets of Schmidt s sound generation are ring and pulse width modulation with some pretty weird details that might be new even to you By the way the Oscillators are truly analog with digital control to ensure most precise tuning tracking and modulation By taking a look at the Oscillator section you will find one thing that is common of all of Schmidt s modules Each section oscillators filters panning VCA has its own dedicated modulation source envelopes LFOs etc That is why you will not find a modulation matrix but lots of modulation sources directly placed within the sound generating shaping modules which helps immediacy a lot in our humble opinion The Oscillator section features four Oscillators each with a
23. left to right according to the signal path About 95 of the sound generation functions can be accessed without using the LCD and menus That means even though it is quite a complex beast Schmidt is pretty intuitive to work on once you are familiar with the way its functions are organized and accessed Group In Mix Group 1 2 Group Out Mix Level Modulation mixes oscillator signals and two parallel signalpaths mixes filter outputs of Group 1 generates a stereo panorama routes them to the filter inputs generating different sounds Group 2 and VCF 3 to a stereo and LFO panning of Group 1 and Group 2 for both stereo channels signal Master I modulates main out level o Ho H Ho i 5 8 Glide Bend oo 9 us ve vs generates pitchbending and portamento effects Preset d preset handling oor 555 mog m 2 ood EIGHTVOICE Eo 2 SSHMIDT Oscillator Section Filter Section Edit Global provides four audio oscillators provides five filters with envelopes parameter value display with envelopes and LFOs for and LFOs for filter modulation and global functions oscillator modulation As you have already learned Schmidt is an eight voice polyphonic synth
24. pages by hitting the Parameter up down keys The first of the ten Multi preset edit menus reads like this 81 I MULTIMODE 1 Assign Preset sounds Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Voices page On this page you can select Multi parts and load single presets into each of them The LCD reads like this Edit Multi Preset Part 1 Bnk Sgl 1 1 My Preset Pre av Part Bnk Bnk Par AY Page Val Sgl Pre Hit the Preset up down keys to select the desired Part 1 8 e Bnk Hit the Bank up down keys to select the desired single preset bank 7 8 e Val Hit the Value up down keys to select the desired single preset 1 256 You can also use the data entry control 2 Assign voices Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Voices page Here you can assign voices to the Multi parts The LCD shows this screen Edit Multi Voice Part1 My Preset Mono Poly pp VReserve 2 Par Av Page Val av V R The upper line shows the selected part and the associated preset e The second line informs you whether the eight slots use polyphonic P or monophonic M single presets Please refer to page 54 section Glide Bend Voice Allocation The third line shows the maximum number of voices that can be played by the associated Part Voice Reserve Please note A single preset with unison setting becomes automatically monophonic M when used in multi mode If
25. running in single mode POLY Eight voice polyphonic MONO Monophonic last note priority BOTH LEDS Unison mode eight voices stacked on just one key last note priority In Unison mode the Master Tune control left of the keyboard determines the detuning of the eight voices This setting is stored within a preset To tune an unison preset switch Single Mode to MONO tune the preset with the Master Tune controller and return to UNISON Glide Bend Depending on the mode selected glide options and envelope response can be changed Glide Mode Env Trig Pitch Bend Glide Time Osc Glide Time Filter Individual Assign Turns Glide On Off or selects its response respectively NO LED Glide disabled NORM Glide enabled Active with every note trigger LEGATO Glide only active when playing legato style only available in Mono and Unison modes Usually set to ON If Glide Mode is set to LEGATO this key can be used to enable the triggering of all envelopes Sets the range of the pitch bend wheel up to 12 semitones Negative values invert the effect of the pitch bender Depending on a global setting page 74 this value works just for the current preset or on a global level Glide duration of the Oscillator pitch Glide duration of the filter cut off if Individual Assign is set to ON Glide depth of pitch and cut off if Individual Assign is set to OFF The glide effect can have different gr
26. signal e Semitone Detunes Oscillator 2 up or down by seven semitones Detune Detunes Oscillator 2 up or down by one semitone respectively 10 cent up down Fine key pressed Kbd Scale Alters the Detune depending on the played note on the keyboard Reference point is key A3 1 2 Two octaves below A3 quadruples Detune two octaves above A3 quarters Detune 1 4 Two octaves below A3 doubles Detune two octaves above A3 halves Detune OFF Detune is independent of the played note on the keyboard The Kdb Scale function is useful to control the beat frequency of the oscillators more precise for lower and higher note ranges Octave Octave setting of Oscillator 2 e Wave Waveform modulation type of Oscillator 2 Wave key setting Modulation Type Modulation Source Vibrato LFO Noise PWM Pulse Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Pulse Pulse Width PWM LFO 2 Sawtooth Vibrato LFO Noise PWM Two phase shifted sawtooth Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise waves Phase Modulation PWMLFO 2 Osc 3 gt Ringmod Complex Wave Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Complex Wave Ring Modulation Oscillator 3 Noise Slightly coloured noise none none The phase modulation mode S PWM is described in the Oscillator 1 section above The signal and modulation inputs of Oscillator 2 are closely related to Oscillator 3 That is why we will examine them when dealing with Oscillator 3 23 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING OSCILLATOR 3 Oscillator 3 is som
27. you assign two or more voices it returns back to unison i e the assigned number of voices playable detuned on one key The detuning function can be found in multi mode menu page 6 Tune Parts see page 84 Use the Cursor up down keys to select the parts Use the Value up down keys to select the maximum number of voices for each part Voice Reserve If anything has been edited the screen will change to this message Edit Multi Voice Part1 My Preset Mono Poly VReserve 82 IA MULTIMODE Hit Enter to confirm the changes or cancel the changes by hitting Exit In either case the screen will return to its original state Now you can select the next page 3 Keyboard Mapping Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Keyboard page Here you can create a keyboard mapping for each Multi part Edit Multi Kbd Part1 My Preset Lower Upper C 4 LU On On Mode All PreiY Part Cur Sel Use the Cursor up down keys to select a parameter Use the Value up down keys or the data entry control to alter the values Lower Lowest note of the keyboard zone available C 1 to G9 Upper Highest note of the keyboard zone available C 1 to G9 e LU On Enables disables the Lower Upper settings i e if set to OFF the part uses the entire keyboard range If set to ON the settings above are enabled Mode Determines whether the selected part responds to the internal keyboard K
28. 1 Mixes inputs A and B Group 2 In feeds both filters of group 2 with all available Oscillator signals Group 2 is structured exactly like Group 1 39 I FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING FILTER SECTION As has previously been mentioned the filter section is divided into two nearly identical groups to provide two different sonic treatments of the Oscillator signals in parallel In addition to this a third signal path can be found which feeds a very simple filter After the filter section the signals are combined in a stereo sum Oscillator 1 L a e n V n e i g M d Master Stereo Out RM FM Headphone P Out L a e n Oscillator 3 3 n e i n 9 VCF2 peu Group 2 Audio J Audio Modulation Since both groups and their respective filter sets are structured in an almost identical fashion we will focus on just one group in detail and discuss the little differences later The following figure shows the controls of the entire filter section As with the Oscillator section the filter section also contains all the necessary modulation sources envelopes and LFOs VCF 1 Moog style filter Group 1 with envelope and LFO for cutoff modulation and LFO for level modulation I e o e Input B Group 1 u L3 x pis C UAI I ES t 9 e 2 M gt N Dual Filter 1 2 Modulation of Dual Filter 1 and 2 LFO Ramp Gen
29. 10 5 8S Fade Mode 2 gt 1 gt 2 1 0 8S Fade Mode 2 gt Min gt 2 4 55 DDD 000 Group Dest Off DDD 100 Group Dest 1 DDD 010 Group Dest 2 DDD 110 Group Dest 1 2 DDD 111 Group Dest 1 2 R LFO Note Reset On Off 1 0 V 1 EN Nanth V AlAAGUS An IAFF 1 0N 4 55 Panorama Controls Panorama LFO Depth Panorama LFO Rate Group1 Pan Offset Group2 Pan Offset Soft VCA VCF 1 2 Retrigg Sound Volume Attack Decay Sustain Release Release Level 59 56 53 54 32 33 34 35 36 37 S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot SDDVMMXD 255 255 255 255 XXXXDCBA 255 255 O0 255 255 255 255 APPENDIX S Voice Spread On Off 1 0 DDD 000 Group Dest Off DDD 001 Group Dest 1 DDD 010 Group Dest 2 DDD 011 Group Dest 1 2 DDD 111 Group Dest 1 2 V LFO Depth Velocity On Off 1 0 MM 01 LFO Mode L gt R MM 10 LFO Mode L gt R gt L 0 025 21 10Hz LFO Continuous 2050 40ms LFO Mode L gt R 40S0 80ms LFO Mode L gt R gt L Left Rigth Left Rigth D VCF1 Retrigg On Off 1 0 C VCF2 Retrigg On Off 1 0 B VCA Soft On Off 1 0 A VCA Retriaa On Off 1 0 1msli 10ms 2ms 20S 2ms 20S ER Pitch Bend 148 S R 95 Pot 0 1 2 30 13 14 10 28 29 30 31 12HT
30. 11 1HT Off 10 11HT 1 HT IA APPENDIX NRPN CONTROLLER PWM Settings 154 Vibrato Assign 222 Envelope Assign 223 Unisono Tune Mono 72 Single Fine Tune 73 Single Transpose 74 S R S R S R S R S R S R Switch Switch Switch M M M LMKKMVXR 1 XXXXXXX OXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXX OXXXXXXX 255 1280 255 2440 255 On 12 L Max Limit On Off 1 0 MM LFO Mode 01 One Shot MM LFO Mode 00 Triangle MM LFO Mode 10 Sine KK Kod Scale 00 Off KK Kbd Scale 10 1 4 KK Kbd Scale 11 1 2 V Vel LFO Depth On Off 1 0 Assign to Osz1234 Off Assign to Osz1234 On Assign to Osz1234 Off Assian to Osz1234 On 5O0Cent0 50Cent 12HTO 1HT O0 12HT Vibrato Wave 206 Vibrato Depth 198 Vibrato Rate 202 Env Destination Mode 218 Envelope Depth 210 Envelope Time 214 Noise Modulation 152 Detune 149 Semitone 153 Detune Fine KBD Scale Wave 150 Octave Sub Octave 151 Multi PWM Diffuse Mode 170 IA S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R Switch Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Switch Switch 96 DDXXQMVM 255 255 0 2295 0 255 2 4 6 80 30 KKFXXWWW XSSSXXOO XXXDDXMM Sine Square Random Sine Randam 0 1Hz0 75Hz 0 2Hzll 150Hz Wave Random Q Quant On Off 1 0 V Vel On Off 1 0 DD Dest OO Pitch DD Dest 10 Vib Depth DD Dest 11 Noise
31. BD to MIDI data MIDI or both ALL 4 MIDI Settings Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi MIDI page Please use this page to create a simple individual MIDI setup for each multi part Edit Multi Midi Part1 My Preset M Chn 1 TX On On Rx On On Prea Partt Sel Use the Cursor up down keys to select a parameter Use the Value up down keys or the data entry control to alter the values e M Chn Select the MIDI channel of the current Multi part 1 to 16 e TX On Determines whether the Multi part currently active transmits MIDI data or not e RX On Determines whether the Multi part currently active receives MIDI data or not Please note TX RX settings refer to the entire MIDI data transfer of the corresponding multi part Individual MIDI controllers can be enabled disabled on MIDI Controller Setup menu pages 8 9 Please refer to page 85 83 I MULTIMODE 5 Part Levels Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Level page This page works like a simple mixer for all Multi parts You can set a master level for the Multi preset and determine different levels as well as individual panorama settings for each part Edit Multi Level Part1 My Preset I Main Lev 127 Part Lev 127 Panorama 0 PreaY Sel _ Use the Cursor up down keys to select a parameter Use the Value up down keys or the data entry control to a
32. C4 0SC1234 Vibrato Vib Rate 5 1 5 2 05 3 05 4 05 1234 Oscillator 4 Fine Tune Fine Tune Vel Sens Key Follow VCF1 Cutoff Cutoff VCF1 Cutoff VCF12 Dual Filter 1 Cutoff Cutoff DF1 Cutoff DF 12 Dual Filter 1 Space Space DF1 Space DF 12 Dual Filter 1 Key Follow Key F DF1 Key F DF 12 Dual Filter 1 Velocity Vel DF1 Vel DF 12 Dual Filter 1 ENV Depth ENV DEpth DF1 ENV DEpth DF 12 Dual Filter 1 LFO Depth LFO DEpth DF1 LFO DEpth DF 12 Dual Filter 1 LFO Rate LFO Rate DF1 LFO Rate DF 12 Dualfilter 1 2 Trigger Delay T Delay DF1 T DF12 Dualfilter 1 2 Attack Attack DF1 Attack DF 12 Dualfilter 1 2 Decay Decay DF1 Decay DF 12 Dualfilter 1 2 Release Release DF1 Releaee DF 12 65 IA MENUES PROGRAMMING PRESET EDIT MENU You will find most of Schmidt s parameters directly on the front panel Still there are some hidden functions in some easy to access operate menus Most of them allow access to global functions but some additional parameters for sound programming are to be found there as well We will take a closer look at them right now All corresponding function keys can be found in the Edit section located around the LCD The Preset Edit menu features just three pages Hit the Menu Key until the PRESET EDIT LED lights up The LCD now shows the following screen If not change the pages using the Parameter up down keys Naming Single Presets Edit Single Name Use this page to name your new creation Edit Single Na
33. CBA AA DF1 Input A BB DF1 Input B CC DF2 Input A DD DF2 Input B AA BB CC DD 00 0521 01 Osz2 10 Osz2 Reso DF2 000 111 gt Min Reso DF 1 000 111 gt Min Max C Assign DF1 gt DF2 Settings On Off 1 0 B ENV Mode DF2 O ENV 1 Ramp A ENV Mode DF1 O ENV 1 Ramo Input Level A Input Level B Input Level DF1 Out Level B Mod Time Filter Mode LP BP HP Input output VCF3 Group1 2 Out DF1 2 Group1 2 Out Group Velocity Group2 Velocity Group Out Distortion Group2 Out DF2 Distortion Group1 Out DF1 Level Group2 Out DF2 Level Group1 Out VCF3 Level Group2 Out VCF3 Level VCF3 Cutoff Mix Man Fade Controls Group1 2 Man Mix Group 1 2 Fade Time Group1 2 Fade Delay LFO Controls IA 82 83 96 86 109 110 114 38 39 115 116 98 99 111 112 113 49 50 51 57 S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Switch Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Switch 98 sui 238 55 DT 1280 255 GFEDCCBA BAXXXXX1 XXFEDCBA 128 255 128 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 XXFFMSXX 255 255 255 DDDRVXXX ENV Attack Decay 12 5msl 25S ENV LFO 40920 0 02Hz LPO BPO H
34. Depth MM Mode 00 Decay Exp Baba aa na 12 50 6 15 Decay Lin Exp 7 5msl 3 85 Attack Decay fine on 15 15Cent fine off 75 75Cent 7HT KK Kod Scale OO Off KK Kbd Scale 10 1 4 KK Kbd Scale 11 1 2 F Fine On Off 0 1 WWW Wave 001 Square WWW Wave 010 PW WWW Wave 101 Saw WWW Wave 111 Saw PW WWW Wave 100 Multi PWM WWW Wave 110 Multi PW SSS Sub Oct 000 Off SSS Sub Oct 001 64 SSS Sub Oct 010 32 SSS Sub Oct 011 16 SSS Sub Oct 100 8 OO Octave 00 32 OO Octave 01 16 OO Octave 10 8 DD LFO Diffuse 00 Off DD LFO Diffuse 10 Slow DD LFO Diffuse 11 Fast MM Mode 00 1 MM Mode 01 2 MM Mode 10 3 APPENDIX Multi PWM LFO Vel Mode Kbd 171 S R Switch KKKMMMWS KKK Kbd Scale 000 Off KKK Kbd Scale 110 1 4 KKK Kbd Scale 111 1 2 MMM Mode 001 Decay MMM Mode 101 Attack Deacy MMM Mode 000 LFO MMM Mode 010 Step W Width LFO Vel On Off 1 0 Multi PWM Width Center 164 S R Pot 05255 Multi PWM Width Lfo Depth 167 S R Pot 0 255 Max Multi PWM Width LFO Rate 166 S R Pot 0 255 0 025 7 20Hz Multi PWM Space Center 165 S R Pot 0 255 Multi PWM Space LFO Depth 169 S R Pot 0 255 Offll Max LFO Source 100 S R Switch DDCCBBAA DD 11 DF2 LFO Sorce LFO DF1 DD 10 DF2 LFO Sorce LFO VCF1 DD 01 DF2 LFO Sorce LFO DF2 CC 11 DF1 LFO Sorce LFO
35. Diffuse Each of the four pulse waves are modulated with different intensity only Space LFO LFO Rate Kbd Scale Scales the modulation speed LFO Rate of the LFO across the keyboard Reference point is key A3 1 2 Two octaves above A3 quadruples LFO rate two octaves below A3 quarters LFO rate 1 4 Two octaves above doubles LFO rate two octaves below halves LFO rate OFF Space Width LFO rate is independent of played note position on the keyboard One important note on modulation depths Not only the current control setting of a parameter but also the values of all other modulation depth controls are added to the final value of the resulting modulation depth Please note that modulation depth usually has negative values as well If the resulting modulation depth value exceeds the total parameter range certain modulators can have little or no effect on the entire modulation For example if you set the Space control to 3 o clock position and add a high LFO depth value an additional second modulator e g velocity might produce no audible effect Please refer to page 64 It shows the summed modulation depth values for the VCF1 cut off Oscillator 1 modulation paths To make things even clearer we are not being sarcastic mind you we will cast a look under the hood of Oscillator 1 and examine all signal and modulation inputs and outputs Have a look at OSC in the figure on the next page From right to left you can se
36. Follow i 1 5 Key Follow Note Position Pitch Adds keyboard velocity to the cut off space modulation amount Negative values will invert the effect 49 FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING Env Depth Assign DF 1 Value Adds envelope ramp generator modulation to cut off space modulation amount Negative values will invert the shape of the envelope ramp six keys only DF 2 If enabled the related parameter uses copies the value setting of DF 1 N Again all values are added to the resulting modulation depth Please refer to page 61 LFO controls LFO Depth LFO DF Rate LFO Source Adds LFO modulation to cut off space modulation amount Negative values will invert the effect of the LFO curve LFO modulation rate Selects the LFO that is modulating the Dual Filter LFO DF 1 LFO VCF 1 LFO VCF 2 When LFO VCF 1 or 2 is selected all sync features of these LFOs can be used in conjunction with the Dual Filters Common controls for DF 1 2 Filter controls e DF1 DF2 e Copy Resonance Filter Mode AB LP LP gt LP BP BP gt Comb Filter A In Assigns all following functions to DF1 or DF2 If both LEDs light up DF2 temporarily uses the settings of DF1 Switching back to LED DFT reverts to DF2s individual settings Hitting the Copy key twice copy pasts the current settings
37. I IN is put through to MIDI THROUGH socket USB Same function as MIDI IN OUT sockets A Utility menu determines whether Schmidt will receive MIDI data through its USB port or through the MIDI DIN sockets Please refer to page 70 Global Functions Utility menu USB MIDI select Control Inputs These inputs can be used to control various functions in real time They can be assigned to specific parameters and boy does Schmidt have many parameters just in case you haven t noticed yet For instant Joe Zawinul renditions the next bit is for you Control Inputs A 1 4 Connect up to four footswitches here to control up to four on off or toggle functions The assignment procedure will be covered later as there are various types of footswitches around that all have different types of polarity latched operation etc e Control input A 1 provides Sustain function Control input A 2 provides a Sostenuto function Control inputs A 3 and A 4 can be assigned to several functions not yet implemented Control Inputs B 1 4 Connect up to four expression pedals or external control voltages here to control up to four parameter values continuously The assignment procedure will also be covered later on page 56 section Performance Controllers These inputs accept voltages from OV to 5V Control inputs B 1 to B 3 can be assigned to several functions Control input B 4 provides a volume control function Warning Neve
38. JL Le JL JL JL JE JL JL TL TL AU AA AA Q Mode On Space value significantly higher as Width value gt the four source waveshapes do not overlap No cancellations amplification in resulting waveshape Altered ratio between Space value and Width value gt the four source waveshapes partially overlap Mode 1 1 2 3 4 Mode 2 1 2 3 4 Mode 3 Cancellations and constant level Mode key setting Modulation Type Modulation Source MODE 1 Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Waveform Modulation PWM LFO 1 MODE 2 Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Waveform Modulation PWM LFO 1 MODE 3 Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Waveform Modulation PWM LFO 1 MODE 4 Pitch Waveform Modulation Waveform Mod Ringmodulation 20 Vibrato LFO Noise PWM LFO 1 Oscillator 4 OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING LFO Controls Oscillator 1 The remaining controls belong to the Multi PWM Space and Width LFOs LFO Depth Modulation depth of Space Width Velocity Modulation depth depends on keyboard velocity LFO Rate Modulation rate of Space Width LFO Mode Modulation waveform of both LFOs STEP Space LFO produces Sample amp Hold function stepped waveform while the S amp H frequency is controlled by the Rate parameter of the Width LFO LFO Diffuse has to be disabled AM Continuous triangular wave N One shot triangular wave One shot saw wave LFO
39. LOADING PRESET You should already know how to load a Single Preset from Schmidt s memory You will find all necessary controls in the Preset section right beside the LCD 1 Hit Mode until the SINGLE LED lights up 2 Hit Preset up down or turn Value control to step scroll through the Single presets The LCD liquid crystal display you remember shows bank number as well as preset number and name 3 Hit Enter to load the selected Single preset O Single O Multi Hit Quick Load to enable the Quick Load option Now you do not need to hit Enter anymore to load a selected preset Hit Bank up down to select the Single preset bank The Quick Load option also works for bank selection Schmidt s on board memory holds 8 banks of 128 Single presets each SAVING SINGLE PRESETS Do not forget to save your latest sound creation permanently This section will show you how to store Single Presets Hit the Write key The LCD reads Write Single Bank 1 1 gt Bank 1 1 1 Bnk Pre Destination Exit Quit Write Write The upper line shows the current preset location Enter the destination of your preset in the line below 1 Simply select the bank destination using the Bank up down keys and the preset destination using the q Preset up down keys You can also use the Data entry dial 2 Abort the write process by hitting Exit 3 Confirm the write process by hitting Write again The display will briefly re
40. N A MAN Multi PWM LFO Vel Mode Kbd Multi PWM Width Center Multi PWM Width Lfo Depth Multi PWM Width LFO Rate Multi PWM Space Center Multi PWM Space LFO Depth LFO Source Input Source Input B Filter Level Mod VCF12 Decay2 On Off VCF12 LFO Sync Mode 164 167 166 165 169 100 S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R 93 Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Switch Switch M Switch M KKKMMMWS 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 DDCCBBAA DDBCCBAA ABCDFFMM BAXXXXXX BBBBAAAA APPENDIX KKK Kbd Scale 000 Off KKK Kbd Scale 110 1 4 KKK Kbd Scale 111 1 2 MMM Mode 001 Decay MMM Mode 101 Attack Deacy MMM Mode 000 LFO MMM Mode 010 Step W Width LFO Vel On Off 1 0 Max 0 025Hz0 20Hz Max DD 11 DF2 LFO Sorce LFO DF1 DD 10 DF2 LFO Sorce LFO VCF1 DD 01 DF2 LFO Sorce LFO DF2 CC 11 DF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF2 CC 10 DF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF1 CC 00 DF1 LFO Sorce LFO DF1 BB 00 VCF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF 1 BB 01 VCF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF2 BB 11 VCF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF 1 2 AA 01 VCF2 LFO Sorce LFO VCF1 AA 00 VCF2 LFO Sorce LFO VCF2 AA VCF1 Input A BB VCF1 Input B CC VCF2 Input A DD VCF2 Input B AA BB CC DD 10 0521 01 Osz2 11 Osz2 NN A A VCF2 Filter Mod On Off 1 0 B VCF1 Filter Mod On Off 1 0 AB Edited in Preset Menu C VCF2 Lev Mod V
41. NERSHIPS Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Mac and OSX are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries THANKS TO Stefan Schmidt Product conception hard and software design Axel Hartmann Designbox Product design Dirk Krause Stefan Schmidt Sound design Matthias Fuchs VISOPHON Stephen Parsick User manual IMPRINT Manual conceived and written by Matthias Fuchs VISOPHON Berlin Germany Edited surveyed brushed up and fine tuned into oblivion by Stephen Parsick Copying distribution or any commercial use in any way is prohibited and needs the written permission by the manu facturer Specifications subject to change without notice Although the content of this owners manual has been thoroughly checked for errors EMC cannot guarantee that it is error free throughout EMC cannot be held liable for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide All rights reserved 2014 EMC User manual vers 0 9 e m C electronic Music components Untere Bergstra e 19 Tel 07345 2381410 D 89129 Langenau Fax 07345 2381411 www emc de com info emc de com 103 C APPENDIX NOTES IA 104 APPENDIX NOTES 105 C 106 107 CHM S EIGHTVOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER povvered by electronic music components
42. ODULATION AND INTERACTION Congratulations you have just managed all the controls of Schmidt s mightily powerful Oscillator section In order to recap and deepen your knowledge we will now have a look at the entire Oscillator section and find out about how all the different modulation paths are connected to the four Oscillators and their modifiers You can use the following illustrations in combination with your recently gained knowledge of the Oscillator functions Pitch Modulation The following figure shows the pitch modulation paths of all four Oscillators except the Oscillator envelopes Level Modulation from ENV 1 Pitch Modulation by Vibrato LFO 1 4 Modulation Depth A Modulation Depth with Vel additional Velocity Control 16 p A OSC 2 m Add Pitch Mod from ENV 1 4 _ 4 from ENV 3 Tune Pitch Mod Level J Mod OSC 3 from ENV 4 Tune Pitch Mod OSC 4 33 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Here you will see the pitch modulation paths of all four Oscillators with envelopes but without the Vibrato LFOs from Vibrato LFO 1 from Vibrato LFO 2 OSC 2 SUB OSC 2 from Vibrato LFO LFO AT AT Add Pitch Mod E n o p e Level Mod to Vibrato LFO 1 4 from Vibrato LFO 4 Level Modulation wa Modulation Dep
43. OR SECTION PROGRAMMING e Sync Additional Pitch Modulation Main Pitch Fine Pitch Velocity control LFO Depth Velocity key LFO Rate LFO Mode Pitch gt Level Osc 3 Synchronizes Oscillator 3 to Oscillator 2 Sounds particularly interesting when ring modulation is enabled as well Enables additional fiunctions to control the pitch of Oscillator 3 independently of the Vibrato LFO You will find here another LFO as well as controls for coarse fine pitch and velocity amount Shifts the pitch of Oscillator 3 up or down by approximately two octaves or sets the range of the Pitch LFO respectively Fine adjustment of Main Pitch When turned up keyboard velocity directly controls the pitch of Oscillator 3 with positive or negative amount The entire Additional Pitch Modulation section is great for expressive ring modulation and sync sounds Modulation Depth LFO Depth is controlled by keyboard velocity Modulation speed N Continuous triangular waveform One shot rising slope One shot falling slope SPECIAL Space for future updates Modulates the output level of Oscillator 3 according to the Pitch LFO settings Oscillator 2 3 modulation paths The figure on the next page shows the entire signal routing with inputs and outputs of Oscillators 2 and 3 Oscillator 2 is quite simple there are just three modulation inputs and one modulation output Inputs The PWM in
44. Offset 2 4 4 LFO Mode Group LFO Voice Destination Control Spread LFO Depth LFO Rate Panorama panorama control of stereo sum with LFO panning The Mix controls a cross fade between both signal outputs of Group 1 and 2 or fades them in and out separately Mode Determines whether the cross fade is performed manually MAN using the Mix Delay control or automatically FADE e Mix Delay If Mode key is set to MAN this control governs the cross fade manually If Mode key is set to FADE this control governs the delay time before the fade starts The current value setting before the Mode key is switched to FADE determines the sweep level or the minimum level of the Group controlled by the sweep respectively e Fade Time Duration time of the fade Fade key Determines the direction of the sweep please also refer to the following figure 2 gt MIN 2 gt MIN gt 2 2 gt 1 2 gt 1 gt 2 Group 2 from full level to Fade level while Group 1 is keeping its level constant Group 2 from full level to Fade level and back to full level while Group 1 is keeping its level constant Group 2 is cross faded with Group 1 Group 2 is cross faded to Group 1 and back to Group 2 e Swap 1 2 Interchanges positions of both groups 54 GROUP LEVEL MOD PROGRAMMING The following figure will illustrate the different cross fade options and their parameters Start
45. Oo r Q 2 252250 U Qo Oscillator 4 Sub Osc Osc M Dual Filter 0 d Master Stereo Out RM FM Headphone P Out L a e n Oscillator 3 3 V n e i 9 Voice Out 4 Group 2 Audio Audio Modulation Let s have a look at the Oscillator section first left handed Oscillator 1 and 2 each with Sub Oscillators feed their signals into Group In 1 and or Group In 2 Oscillator 3 and 4 also feed their respective signals into Group In 1 and or Group In 2 Oscillator 2 can modulate Oscillator 3 frequency modulation and ring modulation and can be hard synced to it as well for even more timbral variety Oscillator 4 is ring modulated with Oscillator 1 Each Oscillator is equipped with more or less complex modulation routings essentially frequency pitch and pulse width with their own dedicated modulation sources 14 In FUNCTION OVERVIEW You will soon get an idea why even on Oscillator level Schmidt is capable of creating very complex timbres that go way beyond conventional analog synthesizers The next section of the signal path is split into two parallel groups that will generate two different timbres at the same time Each group comprises the input router Group In and two filters The VCF is a more or less old fashioned four pole filter 24 dB that can morph between its different filter resoonse characteristics The Dual Filter DF is merely a pair of two filte
46. P G Input DF2 MIx A B On Off 1 0 F Input DF1 MIx A B On Off 1 0 E VCF2 Out Invert On Off 1 0 D VCF2 Out On Off 0 1 CC 00 VCF3 Input 0521 CC 01 VCF3 Input Osz2 CC 10 VCF3 Input Osz3 CC 11 VCF3 Input Osz4 B VCF1 Out Invert On Off 1 0 B Group2 VCF3 On Off 1 0 A Group1 VCF3 On Off 1 0 F Group2 DF2 Dist Vel On Off 1 0 E Group1 DF1 Dist Vel On Off 1 0 D Group2 DF2 Invert On Off 1 0 C Group1 DF1 Invert On Off 1 0 B Group2 DF2 Out On Off 1 0 1 DE 0 i0 Nn Nff 1 N Max Max Max FF 01 Fade Mode 2 gt 1 FF 11 Fade Mode 2 gt 1 gt 2 FF 10 Fade Mode 2 gt Min gt 2 FF OO Fade Mode 2 gt Min M Mix Mode Man Fade 1 0 C EFada_Cwian 1 2 An OFF 1 Group10 Group2 5 0 4S Fade Mode 2 gt 1 2 gt Min 10 lt 8S Fade Mode 2 gt 1 gt 2 10 lt 8S Fade Mode 2 gt gt 2 4 5S DDD 000 Group Dest Off DDD 100 Group Dest 1 DDD 010 Group Dest 2 DDD 110 Group Dest 1 2 DDD 111 Group Dest 1 2 R LFO Note Reset On Off 1 0 V LCA Nanth V AlAAiti On 1 Mix LFO Depth Mix LFO Rate Panorama Controls Panorama LFO Depth Panorama LFO Rate Group1 Pan Offset Group2 Pan Offset Soft VCA VCF 1 2 Retrigg Sound Volume Attack Decay Sustain Release Release Level Pitch Bend 58 59 55 56 53 54 32 33 34 35 36 37 148 S R
47. Preset bank 1 8 to be transmitted Enter Performs MIDI dump Exit Quits Send MIDI dump page 87 C MULTIMODE MULTI SYSTEM MENU You will also find a system menu for the Multi mode It currently has only one single page with some parameters that enable disable the transmission of performance controller MIDI data in Multi mode on a global level in contrast to the Edit Multi Controller 1 page that deals with individual settings per Multi part m Hit the System key while in Multi mode Q Preset Load O System O Utility Q Preset Edit Menu Exit The LCD reads like this Tx Midi Settings Pitch Off Ext Off Wheel Off Kbd Off Stick Off Ctrl Off Press Off Vol Off Cur Par Valat Edit _ Use the Cursor to select one of the following parameters Use the Value up down keys to enable disable the selected function Pitch Pitchwheel e Wheel Modwheel e Stick Stick controller Press Keyboard pressure e Ext External Inputs e Kbd Keyboard note on off e Ctrl Controller controller data generated by Schmidt s front panel e Vol Volume controller 7 data generated by Schmidt s Volume control IA 88 MULTIMODE FIRMWARE UPDATE It is quite easy to update Schmidts firmware via SysEx data dump Please check out the EMC website frequently We will announce new versions there Please download the firmware files from the EMC website and unzip the data Schmidt
48. SECTION PROGRAMMING VCF 1 2 Each VCF uses two inputs A and B that are combined The VCFs are 24 dB four pole filters with resonance and continuously variable response characteristics In low pass mode they equal the classic Moog filter Response characteristics cut off frequency and resonance can be adjusted cut off frequency can be modulated by keyboard position Key Follow keyboard velocity envelope and LFO Input B can be used as cut off modulation source as well Each VCF sports an envelope generator and an LFO LFOs can be combined and synced to each other An additional modulation source controls the level of input B Level B Mod Filter controls Cutoff modulation controls ao LFO VCF 2 Q tro vers LI O Filter lob Cutoff Resonance Key Follow Velocity ENV Depth LFO Depth Q Special S H gt M eo gt Trigger Delay Attack Decay 1 Sustain Decay 2 m A i On 4 Depth ENV Velocity Re Trigger Rate Trigger Repeat Velocity Destination Ramp Rate LFO Mode ENV only on VCF 2 Ramp LFO for Envelope for Cutoff modulation LFO for Input B cutoff modulation level modulation Filter Controls Filter Mode Shifts the filter response characteristics continuously from low pass to band pass to high pass Cutoff Cut off frequency e Resonance Resonance intensity Cut off modulation controls All values are added to the resulting mo
49. VCF2 CC 10 DF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF 1 CC 00 DF1 LFO Sorce LFO DF1 BB 00 VCF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF1 BB 01 VCF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF2 BB 11 VCF1 LFO Sorce LFO VCF 1 2 AA 01 VCF2 LFO Sorce LFO VCF1 AA 00 VCF2 LFO Sorce LFO VCF2 Input Source 79 S R Switch DDBCCBAA AA VCF1 Input A BB VCF1 Input B CC VCF2 Input A DD VCF2 Input B AA BB CC DD 10 0521 01 Osz2 11 Osz2 NN A Input B Filter Level Mod 81 S R Switch M ABCDFFMM A VCF2 Filter Mod On Off 1 0 B VCF1 Filter Mod On Off 1 0 AB Edited in Preset Menu C VCF2 Lev Mod Vel On Off 1 0 D VCF1 Lev Mod Vel On Off 1 0 FF 00 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV Off FF 10 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV Attack FF 01 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV Decay FF 11 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV LFO MM 00 VCF1 Lev Mod ENV Off MM 10 VCF1 Lev Mod ENV Attack MM 01 VCF1 Lev Mod ENV Decay VCF12 Decay2 On Off 61 S R Switch BAXXXXXX B VCF1 Decay2 On Off 1 0 A VCF2 Decay2 On Off 1 0 VCF12 LFO Sync Mode 31 S R M BBBBAAAA BBBB VCF2 Sync Mode AAAA VCF1 Sync Mode 0000 Intern LFO Time Pot 0001 Midi Clock 32 0010 Midi Clock 16 0011 Midi Clock 16 0100 Midi Clock 8 0101 Midi Clock 8 0110 Midi Clock 4 0111 Midi Clock 4 1000 Midi Clock 2 1001 Midi Clock 2 1010 Midi Clock 1 1011 Midi Clock 1 1100 Midi Clock 2 97 IA APPENDIX Input Source Resonance ENV Mode DF1 gt 2 Assign 131 130 S R S R S R Switch Switch Switch DDCCBBAA XXBBBAAA XXXXX
50. ad WRITE COMPLETE and returns to the preset load page To name your new preset go to the first page of the Single Edit Menu which is described on page 66 76 IA GLOBAL FUNCTIONS CLIPBOARD COMPARE The clipboard compare function allows you to compare an edited preset with its original version Also you can put an edited version of a preset aside into a clipboard and recall or save it later Hit the Clipboard key to enter the clipboard function The LCD reads Clipboard Single Bank 1 1 Mode Comp Abort Copy To Clipb Paste Clipb Clipboard function The Clipboard function is active by default Curs Use the Cursor to toggle between the Compare and Clipboard functions e Exit Hit Exit to abort the clipboard compare function The LCD returns to the preset load menu Write Hit Write to copy your edited version of the current preset to the clipboard It will be put aside there and left untouched while you can further edit the current preset or load and tweak other presets The LCD returns to the usual Preset Load screen Hit the Clipboard key again to return to the version stored in the clipboard section If you want to store the preset parked in the clipboard permanently hit Write again The LCD shows the already familiar Single Preset Write page please see page 70 Use the Bank up down and Preset up down keys to select a preset destination Hit Write again to execute the store function If you
51. adations EXP The glide time is directly proportional to the interval played LIN The glide time is independent of the interval played Controls the assignement function to pitch and filter cut off OFF Oscillator pitch glide and filter cut off glide are both controlled simultaneously by the Glide Time Osc control The Glide Time Filter control governs Glide Depth ON Oscillator pitch glide is governed by the Glide Time Osc control Filter cut off glide is governed by the Glide Time Filter control 99 IA GLIDE BEND PROGRAMMING The following figure shows the different function states of the Glide Bend controls in relation to the Individual Assign control setting Glide Time Oscillator Glide Depth Glide Time Oscillator Glide Time Filter Pitch Oscillator Filter Pitch Cutoff Freq Glide Bend Glide Bend Glide Time en Glide Time Glide E pea On What is Glide Depth As mentioned above the Glide Time Filter control governs a parameter we call Glide Depth When playing poly phonically a standard glide function can sound quite extreme especially when playing wide intervals using a high portamento rate With Glide Depth you can attenuate the glide effect An example Set Individual Assign to ON and choose a medium value for Glide Time Osc Play some monophonic lines using wide intervals first and listen to the glide effect So far so well Now please play some chord changes
52. also using wide intervals The result might not be all that satisfying as it takes a while for the respective pitches to fall into place Now disable Individual Assign The Glide Time Filter control becomes the control of Glide Depth Set Glide Depth value to e g 2 SEMITONES and play the chords again You will notice that the glide effect is much less intense but musically a lot more useful This is because the polyphonic notes use a much smaller sweep interval in this example a maximum of two semitones rather than a full octave or the like than monophonic notes played without using the Glide Depth parameter 60 IA REALTIME CONTROLS PROGRAMMING REALTIME CONTROLS We will now have a look at the panel to the left of the keyboard Essentially it features Schmidt s performance controls and some interfacing to assign them to parameters of a sound Preset Up Down e Volume Colour Master Tune LED Display Master Volume Colour Master Tune Preset Octave Selection OO o Y Modulators OON Performance DA a Hold Controls Function Assignment a a Pitch Modulation e ad p h one Y Socket Performance Controls Steps through the preset bank selected Duplicates the Preset keys in the Preset section If required enable Quick Load function Controls the level of the main outputs Duplicates the Volume control in the Global section
53. an Oscillator 3 It is entirely based on ring modulation and produces complex wave forms Oscillator 4 features a chain of five ring modulators that are fed by six pulse waves with different pulse widths each The product of Ringmod 1 is ring modulated by the third pulse wave and so Depending the internal parameter L settings two groups of 32 wave presets each are generated SwapA B Mod LFO Mix A B Panning Waveform Generation 32 Wave Presets E RV 9 RV us JUL Output B Waveform Generation and Mod LFO controls Noise Modulation Pitch of Oscillator 4 is modulated by a noise signal Main Tune Detunes Oscillator 4 up or down by one octave Fine Tune The control handles three functions depending on the key setting FINE TUNE Detunes Oscillator 4 up or down by about one semitone VELOCIT Y Routes keyboard velocity to pitch with positive or negative amount KBD SCALE Determines keyboard pitch scaling In center position each key produces the same pitch Octave Octave setting of Oscillator 4 Mode Sets the ring modulation algorithm CLEAN Produces harmonically related waveforms resulting in a clean sound RINGMOD No harmonically related waveforms resulting in a more noisy dissonant or chiming sound e Mix Crossfades between two wave presets e SwapA B Switches both wave presets A becomes B and B becomes Preset Rate Rate Velocit
54. as one LFO and one envelope ramp generator The latter is shared by Dual Filter 1 and Dual Filter 2 Instead of the internal LFOs both VCF LFOs can be used as modulation sources gt Cutoff Space Key Follow Velocity Env Depth LFO Depth individual controls for DF 1 2 common controls for DF 1 2 gt gt Cutoff Space Filter Modulation source Filter controls modulation controls LFO controls assignments Dual Filter 1 2 On Ore ine E ENV Q LP HP ENV Depth Velocity O Low O LP LP s LFO LFO DF 1 Rate LFO Source VCF 2 Resonance Filter Mode AB Velocity Cutoff Space Filter Mod A gt B LFO DF 2 Rate ADR Attack CLK Rate Ramp Quantize Repeats Decay Release Space Key Follo Vel aca O 8 ity Env Depth LFO Depth wo Qi Ho PE Assign DF 1 Value Source ox Trigger Delay Ramp Type Filter Envelope Ramp selection generator Individual controls for DF 1 and DF 2 Filter controls Cutoff e Space Cut off frequency Spacing between the respective cut off frequencies of the two filter sections Cutoff Space modulation controls Key Follow Adds key position to the cut off modulation amount Negative values will invert the effect Velocity Cutoff Frequency e Key
55. at On SND CC 14Bit On SND Prg Bnk Off RCV Prg Bnk Off Curd ValiY Edit Exit Write Page e Running Stat Enables disables MIDI running status Running status is a help to limit the MIDI data stream Factory setting is On e SND CC 14 Bit When enabled Schmidt s controls transmit high resolution MIDI controller data 14 bit Factory setting is On e SND Prg Bnk Enables disables the transmission of MIDI program change and or bank change data OFF Transmission of MIDI program change and bank change disabled factory setting PRG Transmission of MIDI program change data enabled bank change disabled P B Transmission of MIDI program change and bank change enabled e RCV Prg Bnk Enables disables the reception of MIDI program and bank data Available options are the same as above Factory setting is Off Cursor left right Previous next parameter e Value up down Change value e Exit Quits Edit Single Global MIDI 2 page 71 C GLOBAL FUNCTIONS Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global MIDI 3 page of the System menu Here you will find the following set of functions Sagl Global Midi 3 PSND Pr Param On gt Display On RCV Pr Param Off gt Display Off Vala Edit Par Page Exit Writ e SND Pr Param Enables disables Schmidt s panel control devices control knobs function keys to transmit MIDI controller data
56. control pulse width modulation PWM of Oscillators 1 2 and 3 They are all designed identically The parameters controlled by a knob can be adjusted individually the key functions are the same for all three LFOs LFO Osc 3 Om LFO Depth LFO Rate O M 14 O On On O N O Off EEEE Min Max LFO Depth LFO LFO Rate Limit elocity Mode Kbd Scale Min Center lt Ou Assign to Rate common LFO settings Pulse width of pulse waveform or phase shift amount of saw waves respectively please refer to description of Oscillator 1 on page 19 Modulation depth Modulation frequency Assigns rate setting of LFO 1 to LFOs 2 and 3 Limits LFO modulation depth in order to prevent signal cancellation when pulse width goes beyond a certain level LFO Depth Velocity Adds keyboard velocity to LFO Depth value LFO Mode LFO Rate Kbd Scale In Modulation waveform Continuous sine wave AM Continuous triangular wave N One shot sawtooth wave Scales the modulation speed LFO Rate of the PWM LFO across the keyboard Reference point is key A3 1 2 Two octaves above A3 quadruples LFO rate two octaves below A3 quarters LFO rate 1 4 Two octaves above A3 doubles LFO rate two octaves below A3 halves LFO rate OFF PWM LFO rate is independent of played note position on the keyboard 30 OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING VIBRATO LFOS AND ENVELOPES IN THE OSCILLATOR SECTION The Oscillator section fea
57. different scope of functions Here you will find all modulation routings and sources relevant to the Oscillator as well Oscillator 1 Oscillator 1 as T e i n Qa Om with Sub Oscillator and two we o e o o e eu C iow UM On On eo LFOs for Multi PWM LFO Diffuse Mode LFOMode LFO Rate Center M LFO Depth Rate Kbd Scale Oscillator 2 PWM with Sub Oszillator m o Se eg A three LFOs for PWM located in Osc 3 of Osc 1 2 and 3 LFO Depth Velocity Mi Max ente LFO Depth LFO Rate Oscillator 3 FM Depth Osc 2 gt Osc 3 Main Pitch Fine Pitch 7 Velocity 1 1 m pur with dedicated pitch LFO mi Osc2 Sync Additional Velocity sc Sub Oscillator Osc2 Osc3 Pitch Modulation 1 LFO Depth LFO Rate Oscillator 4 et on x 2 ats 7 2 with LFO for p Img 0 EB n waveform mix nn O ENV Depth ENV Time Vibrato Depth Vibrato Rate Vibrato four LFOs for pitch modulation Osc 1 4 Envelope four AD envelopes for pitch modulation Osc 1 4 resp vibrato First we will check out the functions of each oscillator separately With the next step we will learn about interaction modulation between the various modules 17 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING OSCILLATOR 1 Oscillator 1 has some pretty nifty tricks up his sleeve to produce complex timbres We call it Multi PWM Its function is pretty u
58. disables the pitchwheel to send receive MIDI controller data Factory setting is Off Enables disables the modwheel to send receive MIDI controller data Factory setting is Off Enables disables the stick controller to send receive MIDI controller data Factory setting is On Enables disables keyboard pressure aftertouch to send receive MIDI controller data Factory setting is Off Previous next parameter Change value Quits Edit Single Global MIDI 4 page 72 GLOBAL FUNCTIONS Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global MIDI 5 page of the System menu Here you will find the following set of functions Global Midi 5 PSND RCV Ext C Off On On RCV Prg Dump On Cur Par Valir Edit Exit Write PariY Page _ e SND RCV Ext C When enabled voltage values received through the external control inputs on Schmidt s rear panel will be transmitted as MIDI controller data Factory setting is Off e SND RCV KBD Enables disables Schmidt s keyboard to send receive MIDI data Factory setting is On e SND RCV Vol Enables disables Schmidt s volume control to send receive MIDI controller data controller 7 Factory setting is On e RCV Prg Dump Enables disables the reception of MIDI preset dumps Factory setting is On Cursor left right Previous next parameter e Value up down Change value Exit Quits Edit Single Global MIDI 5 page LOCAL ON OFF MENU TWO PAGES The following menu com
59. dit its sound without leaving the multi mode As soon as you loaded a multi preset the LCD reads Hit the Cursor to select the Change Edit Sq part that should be assigned act Part 1 Sgl 32 1 1 to the front panel for editing gt Part 2 Sgl 4 2 My Multi The LCD reads Super Bass Cur amp Part Exit Quit Enter Exec Bank 1 Multi Cur Edit Sgl Part 1 Use Enter to execute the function Use Exit to cancel thefunction SAVING MULTI PRESETS Do not forget to save your latest Multi Preset permanently This section will show you how to store Multi Presets Enter the Preset Load menu by hitting the Menu key Hit the Write key The LCD reads Write Multi Multi Bank 1 1 gt Bank 1 1 Bnk Pre Destination Mode Sgl Multi Write The upper line shows the current preset location Enter the desired destination of your preset in the line below C 80 MULTIMODE 1 Simply select the bank destination using the Bank up down keys and the preset destination q using the Preset up down keys You can also use the Data entry dial 2 Abort the write process by hitting Exit 3 Confirm the write process by hitting Write again The display will briefly read WRITE COMPLETE and returns to the preset load page To name your new preset go to the last page of the Edit Multi Menu which is described on page 86 As you just learned you can edit sounds that are used in the curren
60. dulation depth Please refer also to section Real Time Controllers on page 62 Key Follow Adds the key position to cut off modulation amount Negative values invert the effect e Velocity control Adds keyboard velocity to cut off modulation amount Negative values invert the effect ENV Depth Adds the envelope to cut off modulation amount Negative values invert the polarity of the envelope LFO Depth Adds LFO modulation to cut off modulation amount Negative values invert the effect of the LFO curve Velocity key When enabled keyboard velocity affects the LFO modulation depth C 42 FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING e Source Selects the LFO s from VCF 1 and or VCF 2 as VCF frequency modulation sources If both LFOs are selected their modulation signals are combined Use different rates and waveshapes to produce more complex cut off modulation LFO controls The LFOs modulate the VCF cut off frequency periodically They sport several operation modes In Standard LFO Mode Ramp OFF Rate controls the LFO frequency and LFO Mode determines the modulation shape In Fade Mode the LFO generates a fade in out modulation The fade time is adjusted using the Time control In Clock Mode more complex and random modulation waveshapes are produced The settings of Time Rate and Mode determine the resulting modulation waveshape The following figure shows the different possible settings and their re
61. e Bergstra e 19 D 89129 Langenau Germany phone 049 0 7345 2381410 fax 049 0 7345 2381411 info emc de com The hardware described within this documentation is herewith certified to conform to the requirements set forth in the guidelines for electromagnetic acceptability 89 336 EWG DISPOSAL This device complies to the EU guidelines and is manufactured RoHS conform without the use of led mercury cadmium and chrome Still this device is special waste and disposal in household waste is not permitted For disposal please contact your dealer or EMC Untere Bergstra e 19 D 89129 Langenau Germany phone 049 0 7345 2381410 fax 049 0 7345 2381411 info emc de com 101 IA APPENDIX LEGAL DECLARATIONS COMPLIANCE FCC INFORMATION U S A IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by EMC may void your authority granted by the FCC to use this product IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B dig
62. e all the different modulation inputs and their controls Inputs e Space and Width LFOs to control Multi PWM e The PWM input that is fed by the PWM LFO 1 e The ring modulation input that is fed by Oscillator 4 The noise modulation input with its amount control and its connection to the Oscillator envelope more on this later The pitch modulation input that is fed by the pitch envelope the Vibrato LFO more on this later and the noise source e The Tuning and manual pitch controls Outputs The audio output with a mix of mon and sub oscillator signals The modulation sources in the left half of the image will be covered as soon as we managed the other oscillators 21 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING from Osc 4 Multi iro Zee Space Width Sync SUB OSC 1 lt 5 Audiosignals Ring Modulation Sync Pulsewidth Modulation Pitch Noise Modulation by Envelope 1 _ Pitch Modulation by Vibrato LFO 1 wal Modulation Depth Modulation Depth with additional Velocity Control Vel 22 In OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING OSCILLATOR 2 Oscillator 2 Oscillator 2 is much more basic You will figure out pretty quickly Oscillator 2 has a Sub Oscillator but for technical reasons it is fully controlled from the panel section of Oscillator 3 Waveform Generation Noise Modulation Pitch of Oscillator 2 is modulated by a noise
63. el On Off 1 0 D VCF1 Lev Mod Vel On Off 1 0 FF 00 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV Off FF 10 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV Attack FF 01 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV Decay FF 11 VCF2 Lev Mod ENV LFO MM 00 VCF1 Lev Mod ENV Off MM 10 VCF1 Lev Mod ENV Attack MM 01 VCF1 Lev Mod ENV Decay B VCF1 Decay2 On Off 1 0 A VCF2 Decay2 On Off 1 0 BBBB VCF2 Sync Mode AAAA VCF1 Sync Mode 0000 Intern LFO Time Pot 0001 Midi Clock 32 0010 Midi Clock 16 0011 Midi Clock 16 0100 Midi Clock 8 0101 Midi Clock 8 0110 Midi Clock 4 0111 Midi Clock 4 1000 Midi Clock 2 1001 Midi Clock 2 1010 Midi Clock 1 1011 Midi Clock 1 1100 Midi Clock 2 I APPENDIX Input Source Resonance ENV Mode DF1 gt 2 Assign Input output VCF3 Group1 2 Out DF1 2 Group1 2 Out Group1 Velocity Group2 Velocity Group1 Out DF1 Distortion Group2 Out DF2 Distortion Group1 Out DF1 Level Group2 Out DF2 Level Group1 Out VCF3 Level Group2 Out VCF3 Level VCF3 Cutoff Mix Man Fade Controls Group 1 2 Man Mix Group1 2 Fade Time Group 1 2 Fade Delay LFO Controls Mix LFO Depth Mix LFO Rate IA 131 130 109 110 114 38 39 115 116 98 99 111 112 113 49 50 51 57 58 59 S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R 94 Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot
64. ers Tweaking Presets Unlock the front panel settings by hitting Edit Enable to tweak presets Simply reload the preset to return to the version previously stored in memory Of course you can store edited presets The store function will be covered later As soon as you turn a control or hit a switch the LCD will show the name of the corresponding parameter as well as the value stored in memory and the edited value for about three seconds After that the screen will return to its normal state Parameter name Parameter value Preset programmed current edited Loading Multi Presets 1 Hit Mode until the MULTI LED lights up 2 Hit Preset up down or turn Value control to step scroll through the Multi presets 3 Hit Enter to load the selected Multi preset Hit Quick Load to enable Quick Load option Now you do not need to hit Enter anymore to load the selected preset Hit Bank up down to select the Multi preset bank The Quick Load option also works for bank selection 11 IA Il FUNCTION OVERVIEW FUNCTION OVERVIEW FUNCTION OVERVIEW Now that you have got a vague idea of how impressive Schmidt can sound you might be curious to learn more about its inner secrets In this section you will step by step find out about Schmidt s features and what is going on under the hood of your new mighty synthesizer FRONTPANEL LAYOUT On the frontpanel you will find all the sections spread out in front of you from
65. es from 0 to 100 cent If the single preset currently used by this part is not unison the parameter is not available and the LCD reads 84 I MULTIMODE 7 Multi Mix Page Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Mix page On this page you can determine whether the voice s used by the eight parts are cancelled from the summing master output Edit Master Mix Part1 My Preset Part Nr 12345678 Active XXXXXXXX Preit Part Curd Sel _ Use the Cursor to select the desired part Use the Value up down keys to alter the setting If set to X the corresponding part sends its voice s through the Master out If set to the corresponding voice s are cancelled from the Master out 8 9 MIDI Controller Setup two pages Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Controller 1 page The following page determines whether the Multi parts obey to Schmidt s real time controls modwheel aftertouch etc or the incoming MIDI controller data respectively Edit Multi Ctrl1 Part1 My Preset MPitch M L Wheel M L Stick M L Ext M L Press Off PreiY Part Curd Sel Use the Cursor up down keys to select a parameter Use the Value up down keys to alter the values s ACIE Pitchwheel Available options are M L The current part processes pitchwheel data from incoming MIDI as well as from Schmidt s local pitchwheel MIDI The current part processes pitchwheel da
66. esizer boasting real analog signal generation To be more accurate the audio signal path is fully analog for the biggest part All modulation routings are digitally controlled in order to provide outstanding results at the highest possible degree of precision Let s have a peek at Schmidt s guts on the following page 13 I FUNCTION OVERVIEW SIGNALPATH Filter Section Group 1 Level Mod Cua Oscillator 3 Filter Section Group 2 Oscillator 4 Above you see a brief overview of Schmidt s signal path Four OSCILLATORS two of them with additional Sub Oscillator send their signals into a routing matrix which is called GROUP IN Here each Oscillator signal is routed into the filter section which provides three parallel signal paths Filter Section Group 1 and 2 are identical and pretty complex in themselves They can shape two entirely different timbres out of the incoming Oscillator signals The third filter section VCF 3 is an add on to fatten up things a bit more In the GROUP OUT section the three signals are mixed down into a stereo sum which is fed into the Level and Panning Modulation section and finally into the master VCA This one controls the master volume before the final stereo signal is sent to the outputs Whew Panning Mod Master VCA Using our trusty old magnifying glass we will go much deeper into detail soon We will follow the signalpath from left to right InA B VCF 1 Out 0
67. ewhat special again It has outstanding ring modulation power and it is closely related to Oscillator 2 Take some time to explore it carefully Modulation Type Operation Mode Pitch LFO 16 FM Depth Osc 2 Osc 3 Main Pitch Fine Pitch 7 Velocity ingmod Osc 2 Sync Additional Velocity ch ne 53 2 5 3 Sub Oscillator 2 3 Pitch Modulation LFO Depth LFO Rate Level Osc 3 Waveform sync Generation Noise Modulation Pitch of Oscillator 3 is modulated by a noise signal e Semitone Detunes Oscillator 3 up or down by seven semitones Detune Detunes Oscillator up or down by one semitone resp 10 cent up down Fine key pressed Kbd Scale Alters Detune independent of the note played on the keyboard Reference point is key A3 1 2 Two octaves below A3 quadruples Detune two octaves above A3 quarters Detune 1 4 Two octaves below A3 doubles Detune two octaves above A3 halves Detune OFF Detune is independent of the played note on the keyboard Octave Octave setting of Oscillator 3 FM Depth Intensity of frequency modulation by Oscillator 2 exponential FM e Wave Waveform modulation type of Oscillator 3 The following chart shows which waveforms are available within the available types of modulation Please note that most of the different modulation types pitch FM ringmod PWM are available at the same time Square Complex Wave Complex Wave
68. f all four LFOs globally at the same time and return to their programmed individual settings by just hitting the Assign key once Please note when using the Copy function or selecting an envelope Assign to Osc 1 2 3 4 has to be disabled 31 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Envelopes Envelope ENV Destination ENV 0 2 ENV Destination Mode ENV Depth Velocity ENV Time Quantize Edit Copy Assign to Osc 1 2 3 4 These four identical envelope generators directly govern the respective pitch of the Oscillators Also they provide dynamic control over assigned parameters like Vibrato Depth and Noise Modulation intensity A simple example of application would be vibrato fading in and out Each Oscillator can be controlled its dedicated envelope The envelopes can be programmed individually or globally All four envelopes share the same set of controls Edit O On Quantize Selects the destination parameter PITCH Oscillator pitch VIBRATO DEPTH Modulation depth of the corresponding Vibrato LFO e g ENV 1 controls Vibrato LFO 1 NOISE MOD Modulation depth of Noise Modulation SPECIAL Space for future updates Determines the shape of the envelope DECAY EXP Exponential response DECAY LIN Linear response ATTACK DECAY Rising and falling envelope SPECIAL Space for future updates Modulation depth No pitch vibrato noise modulation
69. g In a pinch it serves well as a bench or doorstop too When unpacking Schmidt please take its relatively high weight tipping the scales at about 35 kg 70 Ibs into account actually it is really heavy Shifting Schmidt by two people is a wise thing to do unless you are keen on hernia People with Polymoog or CS80 experience will probably shrug this caveat off with a smile but don t say we didn t warn you Because of Schmidt s high weight you should carefully pick an adequately robust support or table as well Make sure the support table is large and sturdy enough to carry Schmidt safely even during your wildest keyboard performances Beer crates full or empty will not do a proper job at least not on the synthesizer but perhaps on your performance Feel free to share yourself with us Please make sure the ventilation grills on Schmidt s rear panel are not obstructed There is a lot of electronics inside and be sure we did our best to keep those little electrons busy all the time and bring them out in a sweat ADJUSTING THE FRONT PANEL Schmidt s front panel can be adjusted to various angles Raise or lower the front panel and the front panel support as you feel most comfortable with Make sure the support locks safely into the recesses on the underside of the front panel Lock front panel support here PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS Audio Outputs Control In Outputs Control Control Single Voice
70. gine When disabled control voltages received through the inputs have no effect on the sound generation but will be transmitted via MIDI Factory setting is On Local KBD Connects disconnects the keyboard from Schmidt s sound generation Factory setting is Off L Vol Ex B4 Determines the response of the volume expression pedal input Ext In B 4 The following options are available REL The range of the connected expression pedal is limited by 0 and the current setting of the Master Volume control factory setting ABS The range of the connected expression pedal is limited by 0 and the maximum level equal to fully clockwise setting of Master Volume control SGL The range of the connected expression pedal is limited by 0 and the volume setting of the current preset equal to setting of Sound Volume control Cursor left right Previous next parameter Value up down Change value Exit Quits Edit Single Global Local 2 page ADVANCED FUNCTIONS MENU ONE PAGE The following menu currently has just one single page Here you will find some further setup functions that you use less frequently The functions currently available determine the performance of the footswitches connected to the external inputs on Schmidt s rear panel Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global Advanced page of the System menu Here you will find the following set of functions Sagl Advanced Pitch Global
71. gle Preset bank 7 8 to be transmitted Enter Perform MIDI dump e Exit Quits Send MIDI Dump page Reset Global Parameters Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the second page of the Utility menu Utilit Reset Global Parameters Par Page Exit NO Enter YES This function resets all global parameters to their factory default settings Exit Aborts the reset function Enter Performs the reset function 69 IA GLOBAL FUNCTIONS Display LED Settings Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the third page of the Utility menu Here you can adjust brightness contrast and color of the LEDs and LCD to suit your taste 015 PET LCD Contr LCD Bright LED Bright LED Change Para Page Exit Quit Cur Par Edit 7 e LCD Contrast Controls LCD contrast Factory setting is 10 e LCD Brightness Controls LCD brightness in four steps MIN Mid1 Mid2 Max Factory setting is Min e LED Brightness Controls LED brightness in two steps MIN MAX Factory setting is Max e LED Change Enables color change of the LEDs Factory setting is Off Cursor left right Previous next function e Value up down Change value Exit Quits Display LED Settings page USB MIDI Select Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the fourth page of the Utility menu This function determines whether Schmidt will receive MIDI data through its USB port or through the MIDI DIN sockets USB Mid
72. hat both LFOs are now running in sync 5 Alter Mode waveshape Rate and Time settings of both LFOs as you please The following figure shows the interaction of both LFOs when sync is active LFO VCF 1 Time all available Waveshape of LFO VCF 2 Clock pulses of LFO VCF 1 LFO VCF 2 Clock Divider Time LFO VCF 2 Clk Special resulting waveshape of tr EPOVOPZ all available omitted wave run Rate and Mode determine the waveshapes Time determines the master clock resp clock divider Clock LFO VCF 1 LFO VCF 1 Time knob LFO VCF 1 Clock divider 1 1 to 1 8 LFO VCF 2 Time knob LFO VCF 2 Please bear in mind that you can swap or mix both LFO signals using the Source keys Really wild modulation is waiting for you 44 IA FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING MIDI clock sync Both LFOs can be synced to MIDI clock These settings have to be executed using a menu Please have a closer look at the Edit section on Schmidt s panel 1 Hit the Menu Key until the PRESET EDIT LED lights up You are in the Preset Edit menu now Preset Load 2 Hit Parameter up down keys to turn the menu sron WI 4 m San del pages until you enter the second page of the e 4 Preset Edit menu idi Sync VCF2 Midi Sync C Preset ei Curd Par MI Exit Write Menu Exit Y Parameter Y Value A B No
73. i Select Input Source Midi ParaY Page Exit Quit Edit 7 e Value up down Toggles between MIDI and USB Factory default setting is MIDI Exit Quits USB MIDI Select page IA 70 GLOBAL FUNCTIONS SYSTEM MENU The System menu allows access to some global functions mostly for communication with other instruments computers i e the configuration of Schmidt s MIDI interface local control and some more MIDI FUNCTIONS FIVE PAGES The following menu comprises five pages It enables disables the various MIDI parameters Schmidt obeys to Hit the Menu key until the SYSTEM LED lights up The LCD is now showing the following screen If not change the pages using the Parameter up down keys Sal Global Midi 1 gt SND Channel 01 SND Enable RCV Channel RCV Enable Curd Par Edit Exit Write Pari Page This is the first of currently five Single Global MIDI pages within the System menu Select MIDI channel numbers 1 16 here for sending and receiving MIDI data factory settings 1 You can also disable enable sending receiving all MIDI data factory settings On Cursor left right Previous next parameter e Value up down Change value Exit Quits Edit Single Global MIDI 1 page Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global MIDI 2 page of the System menu You will find the following functions here Global Midi 2 PRunnir St
74. igger Repeat VCF 2 Enables the Envelope Trigger Repeat function Rate VCF 2 Controls the frequency of the Trigger Repeat The following two figures explain the function of the Trigger Repeat 46 IA FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING Operation principle of the filter envelope trigger generator Note On Off ENV Depth Rate A D p ml NN VCF 1 ENV VCF 1 VCF 4 Trigger Gen ADS Cutoff Mod Trigger Trigger ENV VCF 2 VCF 2 ADSR Cutoff Mod ENV Depth VCF 2 Operation example of the filter envelope trigger generator Rate Trigger ENV 1 short Attack short Decay Sustain 0 ENV 2 long Attack Decay 0 Sustain max resulting Note On Note Off ENV shape Level B Mod controls This section controls the level of the VCF input B It is a kind of mini envelope LFO combination This feature can be very useful especially when input B is used for cut off modulation please refer to section Group In on page 38 39 That way you can fade the modulation effect in and out e ENV Determines the shape of the modulation Rising ramp one shot IN Falling ramp one shot AN Triangular waveshape continuous Time Adjusts the modulation rate Velocity When enabled keyboard velocity affects modulation depth 47 IA FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING In order to grasp this rather complex operation fully please memorize the following figure It shows the audio signal path
75. in center position When turned clockwise the pitch rises or the vibrato noise modulation intensity fades in respectively When turned counter clockwise the pitch lowers or the vibrato noise modulation intensity fades out respectively Includes keyboard velocity into ENV Depth values Controls the duration of the envelope cycle or shortens and or extends modulation fade in out respectively Provides a stepped progression of pitch rise fall Only active when ENV Destination PITCH is enabled Selects envelope to be edited Copies settings from one envelope to another 1 Select e g envelope 1 by hitting Edit key 2 Adjust settings for envelope 1 3 Hit Copy key OSC 2 OSC 3 and OSC 4 LEDs will start flashing 4 Hit Edit again to select envelope that is to have the settings of envelope 1 Its LED keeps flashing 5 Hit Copy again to perform copy procedure 6 Repeat 3 5 to copy envelope 1 settings to other envelopes If set to ON this function temporarily applies settings of a selected envelope to all other envelopes has to be disabled when using the Copy function selecting envelopes Settings return to programmed values as soon as Assign is disabled This way it is easy to e g temporarily sweep the respective pitch of all three Oscillators globally and return to their programmed individual settings by just hitting the Assign key once 32 OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING OSCILLATOR M
76. ions from digital appa ratus set out in the radio interference regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas debruit radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numerique de la Class B prescrites dans la reglement sur le brouillageradioelectrique edicte par le Ministre Des Communication du Canada This only applies to products distributed in Canada Ceci ne s applique qu aux produits distribues dans Canada OTHER STANDARDS REST OF WORLD This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 89 336 EC Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communitaire 89 336 EC Dette apparat overholder det gaeldenda EF direktivvedrorendareadiostoj Dieses Ger t entspricht der EG Richtlinie 89 336 EC 192 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The following devices SCHMIDT Keyboard are hereby declared to conform with the requirements of Council Directive 89 336 FWG for radio frequency interference They also comply with regulations dated August 30th 1995 concerning radio interference generated by electronic devices The following standards have been applied EM 50 082 1 1992 EN 50 081 1 1992 EN60065 1993 This declaration has been given responsibly on behalf of the manufacturer EMC Untere Bergstra e 19 D 89129 Langenau Germany phone 049 0 7345 2381410 fax 049 0 7345 2381411 info emc de com IA 102 APPENDIX OW
77. ital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regu lations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determinated by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interfer ence Utilise power outlets that are on branch Circuitbreaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorised to distribute this type of product The statements above apply ONLY to products distributed in the USA SCHMIDT Keyboard Version 1 0 FCC Information CANADA FCC INFORMATION CANADA The digital section of this apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emmiss
78. ity Control Vel Pitch Noise Modulation by Envelope 1 4 Pitch Modulation by Vibrato LFO 1 4 37 IA GROUP INPUT PROGRAMMING GROUP INPUT MODULES When recalling the function overview on page 13 you might remember that beyond the Oscillator section Schmidt s signal path is divided into two parallel and almost identical sections Each of these sections called Groups sports a filter array to shape the Oscillator timbres with Splitting up the signal path into two parallel groups allows for the creation of two very different timbres out of the Oscillator signals at the same time Apart from the filters which we will explore soon both groups contain input and output routing modules that allocate the different Oscillator signals to the available filter inputs and later combine the filter outputs into one stereo signal Following the signal path we will have a closer look at the Group Input modules first B 4 Group 2 Audio Audio Modulation Group Inputs 1 naB VCF 1 a n n e i 5 g M d Master Stereo Out Headphone P Out L a e n Oscillator 3 n e i n g M VCF2 Out d Oscillator 4 Mod In Voice Out Each Group has two parallel filters VCF and Dual Filter DF and each of these filters has two inputs A and B All four Oscillator outputs can be routed to each of these inputs by using the controls of the Group Inputs G
79. keyboard All presets are easily controlled and managed using the Edit and Preset sections in the lower right corner of the front panel After powering up Schmidt is in Preset Load Mode which allows for immediate access to the presets Have a look at the Preset Edit Global sections in the lower right corner of the front panel Preset Edit Menu Exit V Parameter A Value gt m Y Preset A lt Cursor gt O Write Clipboard Preset Single Multi Presets load save name compare Loading Single Presets 1 Hit Mode until the SINGLE LED lights up Ih 2 Hit Preset up down or turn Value control to step scroll through the Single presets The LCD liquid crystal display you remember shows bank number as well as preset number and name 3 Hit Enter to load the selected Single preset Hit the Quick Load key to enable the Quick Load option Now you do not need to hit Enter anymore to load a selected preset C 10 PREPARATIONS Hit Bank up down to select the Single preset bank The Quick Load option also works for bank selection Adjust the Phones and or Volume controls to a comfortable listening volume Again take care of your ears huh whatcha sayin Use joystick pitch and modulation wheels as desired but please bear in mind that not every preset necessarily makes use of these The complete set of functions of the left hand panel will be covered on page 61 section Real Time Controll
80. lable options are M L The current part processes hold pedal controller from incoming MIDI as well as from Schmidt s local External Input MIDI The current part processes hold pedal controller from incoming MIDI LOC The current part processes hold pedal controller from Schmidt s local External Input OFF The current part will not process any hold pedal controller data at all 10 Naming a Multi Preset Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Name page Edit Multi Name My Multi 1 Va PreYDEL BnkYAa Cur amp PreilNS Exit Quit Write Write Here you can name your new Multi preset by using the following functions e Value up down Change character Cursor left right Previous next character Preset down Delete character Preset up Insert character e Bank down Toggle between capitals and small letters e Bank up Reloads the previous name Exit Quits Edit Single Name page Write Saves settings to current preset IA 86 MULTIMODE MULTI UTILITY MENU There is also a utility menu for the Multi mode It currently comprises one page only that provides a function to transmit Multi preset banks via MIDI dump m Select Utility with the Menu key while in Multi mode Preset Load O System O Utility Q Preset Edit Menu Exit The LCD reads like this Multi Bank 1 Par av Page Exit Quit Bnk av Bnk Enter Send e Bank up down Selects Multi
81. lter the values Main Lev Determines the maximum output level of the Multi preset 0 to 127 e Part Lev Determines the maximum output level of the current part 0 to 127 e Panorama On Off Determines whether the panorama setting as well as the panorama LFO modulation settings of the single preset will be used in the Multi part If set to ON the single preset settings are ignored and the value of the following parameter is used instead e Panorama Sets the current part to a panorama position L63 to 0 to R63 no panorama modulation 6 Tune Parts Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Tune page Here you can transpose and fine tune the Multi parts individually Edit Multi Tune Part1 My Preset gt Transp Semi 0 Finetune Cent 0 Unisono iene Prea Part Curd Sel Use the Cursor up down keys to select a parameter Use the Value up down keys or the data entry control to alter the values Transp Semi Transposes the part by up to 48 semitones Finetune Cent Fine tunes detunes the part by up to 50 cents Unison If the current part uses a monophonic preset M with 2 or more voices the part is played unisono and you can detune its voices If the current part uses a preset with unison mode active you can assign and detune its voices independent of the single preset setting Please refer to multi mode page 2 Assign Voices on page 82 The value go
82. me My Favorite Val A 6PreYDEL BnkY Aa Cur PrealINS BnkaOrg Exit Quit Write Write e Value up down Change character Cursor left right Previous next character Preset down Delete character Preset up Insert character e Bank down Toggles between capital and small letters e Bank up Reloads the previous name Exit Quits Edit Single Name page Write Saves settings in current preset Additional LFO Parameters Single LFO Mode 1 Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the second page of the Preset Edit menu Use this page to set the sync options of the VCF1 2 LFOs Edit LFO Mode 1 VCF1 Key Reset On VCF2 Key Reset VCF1 Midi Sync Int VCF2 Midi Sync Int Cur Par Valir Edit Exit Write _ Key Reset retriggers the VCF 1 2 LFOs via note on information factory default setting is ON MIDI Sync synchronizes VCF 1 2 LFOs to MIDI clock When enabled you can select from 13 different clock divider values factory default setting is internal respectively disabled MIDI clock sync Cursor left right Previous next function e Value up down Change value Exit Quits Edit LFO Mode 1 page C 66 MENUES PROGRAMMING Additional Single Parameters Single Advanced 1 Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the third page of the Preset Edit menu Here you will find some additional parameters that can be handy to have around from time to time especially when progra
83. mming single presets Currently you will find the following parameters Single Advanced 1 FineTune Cent 0 Transp Semi 0 Par Exit Write _ Fine Tune Transpose Cursor left right e Value up down e Exit Edit J Pari Page _ tunes the current preset by cents Using this function you can give any preset an individual fine tuning Please note that this setting is only active with this preset it is not a global tuning parameter tunes the current preset by semitones Using this function you can give any preset an individual transposition Please note that this setting is also only active with this preset itis not a global tuning parameter Previous next function Change value Quits Single Advanced 1 page 67 In IV GLOBAL FUNCTIONS GLOBAL FUNCTIONS GLOBAL FUNCTIONS The global functions provide settings that are not preset related The global functions provide the Utility Menu and the System Menu UTILITY MENU Here you will find Schmidt s utility functions Hit the Menu key until the UTILITY LED lights up The LCD now shows the following screen If not change the pages using the Parameter up down keys Send MIDI Dump This function allows you to send banks of Single Presets as SysEx data file to external MIDI gear or your computer respectively Single Bank 1 Bnk Bnk Enter Send Par Page Exit Quit e Bank up down Selects Sin
84. nd back one shot saw tooth waveshape Enables Re Trigger automatically N One movement from left to right vice versa and back one shot triangular waveshape Enables Re Trigger automatically Note on message restarts the LFO wave within a zero crossing triangular waveshape Always active when LFO one shot waveshapes are enabled Determines the destinations of the panning modulation NO LED LFO panning modulation disabled 1 Panning modulation on Group 1 2 Panning modulation on Group 2 Both LEDs 1 2 Panning modulation on Group 1 and 2 with identical phase 1 2 Panning modulation on Group 1 and 2 with inverted phase 56 MASTER ENV PROGRAMMING MASTER ENV This is the main VCA controlled by the master envelope generator It shapes the volume contour of the entire sound and determines the output volume of a single sound Master ENV VCA Master ENV VCA ADSR envelope for level modulation Sound Volume volume single sound Sound Volume Attack control Adjusts rise time from zero to maximum level e Soft key Softens the initial state of the attack time in order to avoid audible artefacts when wide note sweeps are played Very useful with longer attack times Decay Adjusts fall time from maximum level to Sustain Level Sustain Adjusts Sustain level Release Adjusts fall time from sustain level after note off message Level Starts the release state below the selected
85. nique and rather complex so please indulge yourself some time for careful study Modulation Type Operation Mode Width LFO Oscillator 1 gt Wan O see 9m 99 Center LFO Depth LFO Rate Q o 414 O O Or mm Octave Sub Oscillator LFO Diffuse Mode Velocity LFO Mode LFO Rate w ou Kbd Scal Center V LFO Depth LFO Rate Waveform opace LFO Generation Waveform Generation and Modulation Type Operation Mode controls Noise Modulation Pitch of Oscillator 1 is modulated by a noise signal Controls modulation depth e Semitone Detunes Oscillator 1 up or down by seven semitones Detune Detunes Oscillator 1 up or down by one semitone respectively 10 cent up down if Fine key is pressed Kbd Scale Alters the Detune depending on the played note on the keyboard Reference point is key A3 1 2 Two octaves below A3 quadruples Detune two octaves above A3 quarters Detune 1 4 Two octaves below A3 doubles Detune two octaves above A3 halves Detune OFF Detune is independent of the played note on the keyboard The Kdb Scale function is useful to control the beat frequency between the oscillators more precise for lower and higher note ranges Octave Octave setting of Oscillator 1 e Sub Oscillator Octave setting of Sub Oscillator 1 square wave No LED active Sub Oscillator is not active Please note The octave setting of the Sub Oscillator is independent of
86. ns and music producers alike brought to live in the most uncompromising way imaginable Now this dream has finally come true and is right here in front of you within an arm s reach congratulations if this arm is yours Of course Mr Schmidt and everybody else who has had the pleasure of having been involved in turning this dream into reality would like to say a big Thank to you We all hope that your new Schmidt synthesizer will serve you as a creative inspirational musical instrument for many years to come SCHMIDT S SKILLS Schmidt s sound generation engine features virtually everything that subtractive synthesis is endowed with and even more so The Oscillator section offers functions to shape very complex sounds with that probably have never been available in the analog domain thus far The powerful filter section Schmidt offers is like a fully programmable modular synthesizer system You have plenty of modulation routings that excel even your wildest dreams and rest assured we know that synthesizer players like you tend to have really wild dreams Sometimes you even get up late at night to tweak some controls don t you See this is how well we know you USER MANUAL CONVENTIONS In this manual we use some format conventions hoping to make things a lot clearer You will find the following formats Cutoff represents a physical control on Schmidt s panel you are asked to work on e Space represents a parameter name
87. nur im Single Mode 123 R All Notes Off NRPN Dienen zum Senden Empfang der Sound Parameter Bei allen Parametern einheitlich wie folgt 1 NRPN Nr MSB CC 99 2 NRPN Nr LSB CC 98 3 Data Entry MSB CC 38 4 Data Entry LSB CC 6 Senden Beim Editieren eines neuen Parameters wird immer die NRPN Nr gesendet wird der gleiche Parameter nachfolgend editiert werden anschliessend nur data Entries gesendet Empfangen Beim Empfang beziehen sich alle Data entries auf die zuletzt empfangene NRPN Nr solange bis eine neue NRPN Nr empfangen wird Ein Empfang der NRPN 127 MSB 127 LSB bewirkt dal nachfolgende Data entries ignoriert werden 91 IA APPENDIX MIDI MESSAGES PWM Settings 154 Vibrato Assign 222 Envelope Assign 223 Unisono Tune Mono 72 Single Fine Tune 73 Single Transpose 74 S R S R S R S R S R S R Switch Switch Switch M M M LMKKMVXR 1 XXXXXXX OXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXX OXXXXXXX 255 1280 255 2440 255 12 L Max Limit On Off 1 0 MM LFO Mode 01 One Shot MM LFO Mode 00 Triangle MM LFO Mode 10 Sine KK Kbd Scale Off KK Kbd Scale 10 1 4 KK Kbd Scale 11 1 2 V Vel LFO Depth On Off 1 0 Assign to Osz1234 Off Assian to Osz1234 On Assign to Osz1234 Off Assian to Osz1234 On 50Centl 50Cent 12HTO 1HT O0 12HT Vibrato Wave 206 Vibrato Depth 198 Vibrato Rate 202 Env Destination Mode 218 Envelope Depth 210 Envel
88. ope Time 214 Noise Modulation 152 Detune 149 Semitone 153 Detune Fine KBD Scale Wave 150 Octave Sub Octave Multi PWM Diffuse Mode IA 151 170 S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R Switch Pot Pot Switch Pot Pot Pot Pot Pot Switch Switch Switch 92 N O 0 255 255 DDXXQMVM 255 255 0 255 0 255 2 4 6 80 30 KKFXXWWW XSSSXXOO XXXDDXMM Sine Square Random Sine Randam 0 1Hz0 75Hz 0 2 21 150Hz Wave Random Q Quant On Off 1 0 V Vel On Off 1 0 DD Dest OO Pitch DD Dest 10 Vib Depth DD Dest 11 Noise Depth MM Mode OO Decay Exp aa a 12 50 6 15 Decay Lin Exp 7 5msl 3 85 Attack Decav fine on 15 15Cent fine off 75 75Cent 7HT KK Scale 00 Off KK Kbd Scale 10 1 4 KK Kbd Scale 11 1 2 F Fine On Off 0 1 WWW Wave WWW Wave WWW Wave WWW Wave WWW Wave WWW Wave SSS Sub Oct SSS Sub Oct SSS Sub Oct SSS Sub Oct SSS Sub Oct 001 Square 010 PW 101 Saw 111 Saw PW 100 Multi PWM 110 Multi PW 000 Off 001 64 010 32 011 16 100 8 OO Octave 00 32 OO Octave 01 16 OO Octave 10 8 DD LFO Diffuse 00 Off DD LFO Diffuse 10 Slow DD LFO Diffuse 11 Fast MM Mode O MM Mode O MM Mode 1 MA ADL 1 1 1 2 0 3
89. prises two pages It enables disables the connection of the various controllers to Schmidt s internal sound generation engine If disabled the related controller is disconnected from the sound generation engine and transmits MIDI data only Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global Local 1 page of the System menu Here you will find the following set of functions Local Mod W Local X Y Local Pres Curd Par Edit Exit Write Pari Page Local Pitch Connects disconnects the pitch wheel from Schmidt s sound generation Factory setting is On Local Mod W Connects disconnects the mod wheel from Schmidt s sound generation Factory setting is On Local X Y Connects disconnects the stick controller from Schmidt s sound generation Factory setting is Off Local Connects disconnects the keyboard pressure aftertouch from Schmidt s sound generation Factory setting is Off Cursor left right Previous next parameter Value up down Change value Exit Quits Edit Single Global Local 1 page 73 C GLOBAL FUNCTIONS Hit Parameter up down keys to enter Single Global Local 2 page of the System menu Here you will find the following set of functions Sal Glob Local 2 Local Ext C Local KBD L Vol Ex B4 Curd Par Edit Exit Write Pari Page _ Local Ext C Connects disconnects the external control inputs on Schmidt s rear panel from Schmidt s sound generation en
90. put fed by PWM LFO 2 The pitch modulation input fed by the pitch envelope the Vibrato LFO and the noise source The controls for Tuning and manual pitch control Outputs Oscillator 2 sends a sync signal to Oscillator 3 Oscillator 3 is a bit more mind boggling Let s check out all its modulation inputs The ring modulation input fed by Oscillator 2 or Sub Oscillator 2 The PWM input fed by PWM LFO 3 The FM input fed by Oscillator 2 The pitch modulation input that is fed by the pitch envelope the Vibrato LFO the noise source and the Additional Pitch Modulation with controls and LFO The controls for Tuning and manual pitch control The sync input fed by Oscillator 2 The Additional Pitch Modulation section can also control the output level of Oscillator 3 In 26 OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Sync E EE O o o Add Pitch Mod M F E Sync Pitch Vel n LFO e LI J MES Vel Tune Noise Pitch FM PWM Ring Mod Mod Mod Level Audiosignals Ring Modulation FM wa Modulation Depth Sync Level Modulation Pulsewidth Modulation va Modulation Depth with additional Velocity Control E Pitch Noise Modulation by Envelope 2 3 Pitch Modulation by Vibrato LFO 2 3 27 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING OSCILLATOR 4 Oscillator 4 Yes there actually is a fourth Oscillator It is also quite special but a lot less complex th
91. r exceed the control voltages of 5V or serious damages may occur These features will not only keep your fingers busy but also your feet Make your band s guitarist look pathetic while you are stomping away on your Schmidt pedal board But do not try to sling Schmidt around your neck while you are at it PREPARATIONS FIRST ENCOUNTER We suppose you are by now hot on getting a first impression of Schmidt other than a visual one This is how to get some sounds out of Schmidt without the bother All explanations concerning why when and what will be covered later Enjoy yourself get carried away but please do not forget to continue reading this manual some time later We know it is hard but POWERING UP Bring Schmidt to live using the Power switch on the rear panel Schmidt will be idle for about three seconds while booting Once he is done with that he is eagerly waiting for your input Warning Handle Volume and Phones controls very carefully Schmidt can produce excessive levels that could possibly be harmful to your hearing or your cat LISTENING TO PRESETS Schmidt has a memory capacity of 1024 internal sound settings called Presets A distinction has to be made between Single and Multi presets In Single Mode Schmidt produces one sound at a time the same all across the entire keyboard In Multi Mode Schmidt is capable of producing up to eight different sounds at a time that can be stacked layered or divided across the
92. roup 1 In signal source selection and mixer for filter inputs Group 1 Group 2 In signal source selection and mixer for filter inputs Group 2 IA 38 GROUP 1 IN GROUP INPUT PROGRAMMING Group 1 In feeds both filters of group 1 with all available Oscillator signals You will find the following controls VCF 1 Input A Level A Input B Level B Input B gt Filter Modulation DF1 Out gt VCF1 DF 1 Input A Level A Input B Level B Mix A B GROUP 2 IN Selects one Oscillator output and routes it to input A of VCF 1 Adjusts the level of the signal fed into input A of VCF 1 Selects one Oscillator output and routes it to input B of VCF 1 Adjusts the level of the signal fed into input B of VCF 1 Feeds the signal of Input B into the cut off modulation input of VCF 1 instead of Input B to produce filter frequency modulation Adjusts the signal amount that is fed into the input of VCF 1 by Dual Filter 1 output The standard parallel configuration of VCF 1 and DF 1 is now gradually morphed into a serial configuration Please note that the parallel outputs are still available together with the serial routing Selects one Oscillator output and routes it to input A of Dual Filter 1 Adjusts the level of the signal fed into input A of Dual Filter 1 Selects one Oscillator output and routes it into input B of Dual Filter 1 Adjusts the level of the signal fed into input B of Dual Filter
93. rs that can be combined with each other to produce a variety of different response characteristics VCF and Dual Filter each have a different character and ensure a maximum of tonal and timbral flexibility Group In 1 sends each Oscillator signal into the VCF and or one or both inputs A B of the Dual Filter Apart from that the output of the Dual Filter can be fed back into VCF 1 Input B of the VCF can be used to control the cut off frequency Mind boggling Not really Take a minute or two to recapitulate the signal path up to this point Group In 2 works the same way In addition to that all Oscillator signals can as well be routed to VCF 3 which is a traditional low pass filter The Group Out sums the output signals of all filter outputs into a single signal which is now modulated in terms of level and pan position You can have two different sounds in parallel at this point They can be panned cross faded by the Panning Mod section The Master VCA generates a final global volume envelope and the signals are routed to the various outputs Please take another minute to recapitulate the second half of the signal path It is easier than you might believe at first sight On the front panel you will find all the sections spread out in front of you from left to right according to the signal path About 95 of the sound generation functions can be accessed without using the LCD and menus That means even though it is quite a complex beast Schmidt
94. s firmware consists of three different files You will find e VX XX voice syx Voice boards e VX XX system syx System e VX XX panel syx Panel boards The file names show the software version e g V1 10 the function e g system and the data type Sytem Exclusive To transfer the data to Schmidt we recomend a freeware MIDI dump software just like SysEx Librarian app for Mac OSX Get it on www snoize com SysExLibrarian Or MIDIOX for Windows Get it on www midiox com This is how to perform the update procedure the LCD will also guide you through the entire procedure 1 Enable firmware download mode a Power Schmidt down b Keep Clipboard and Preset keys pressed down simultanously while powering up Schmidt gt A blue screen appears no this is not a crash and shows the OS menu C Select Software Update and hit Enter key 2 Transfer Voice OS data a Select Update Voices with the Cursor and hit Enter b Upload the file VX XX voice syx to Schmidts MIDI In socket gt As soon as the upload is complete an automatic check up is performed Hit Enter key d Confirm with Enter key e Hit Exit to quit the funtion 3 Transfer System OS data a Select Update System with the Cursor and hit Enter b Upload the file VX XX system syx to Schmidts MIDI In socket gt As soon as the upload is complete an automatic check up is performed Hit Enter key d Confirm with Enter ke
95. sulting waveshapes Standard LFO Mode Waveshapes Random Fade in out Modulation Mode available waveshapes as above Fade Time _ all je Rate Clock Mode different complex waveshapes depending on Mode setting otaircase voltage d Clock pulses LFO wave triangle or sine resulting LFO wave staircase voltage Rate Bended squarewave decaying shape Time Clock pulses FM wave square resulting LFO wave bended squarewave decay Time Clock pulses p ud N results in randomly altered modulation depths gt Rate IA 43 FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING LFO synchronisation VCF 2 can be synchronised to LFO VCF 1 LFO VCF 1 produces a clock signal that is run through a divider and then fed into LFO VCF 2 That way both LFOs cannot only run in sync but also at different frequency ratios This is how to enable the sync function 1 Select Ramp on both LFOs Ih 2 Select any waveshape LFO Mode key on LFO VCF 1 This setting in combination with the LFO 1 Rate setting determines the waveshape that modulates VCF 1 3 Select desired waveshape of LFO VCF 2 Mode This setting in combination with the LFO 2 Rate setting determines the waveshape that modulates VCF 2 4 Hit Ramp in LFO VCF 2 again The SPECIAL LED lights up and indicates t
96. sustain level When used e g with percussive sounds it produces some kind of reverb tail effect instead of the familiar fading sound Re Trigger Determines the start of the envelope when a new note on message is received before the previous envelope duty cycle has been completed OFF Envelope starts at the current level of the previous envelope cycle ON Envelope starts at zero level Re Trigger OFF Re Trigger ON Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Repeat Repeats loops the envelope infinitely not yet implemented 57 C MASTER ENV PROGRAMMING The following figure shows the parameters of the master envelope Sound Volume IA Decay Time ES Sustain Level Ep Release Level Release Time Note On Note Off Determines the volume of the active single sound This setting is stored within a preset and is overwritten by turning the global Volume Phones controls 58 GLIDE BEND GLIDE BEND PROGRAMMING This section controls the glide portamento effect for both pitch and filter cut off frequency as well as the note allocation in single mode Let s start with the latter Bend Glide Voice Allocation Mod depth pitchbend Portamento Glissando for Poly Mono Unison pitch and filter cutoff Glide Bend O als Geta a Glide Mode Trig Single Mode Osc Filter sega Voice Allocation e Single Mode Determines Schmidt s voice allocation when
97. t as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with this product if it will not fit in the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS PREPARATIONS UNPACKING ADJUSTING THE FRONTPANEL CONNECTIONS FIRST ENCOUNTER FUNCTION OVERVIEW FRONTPANEL LAYOUT SIGNAL PATH PROGRAMMING SOUNDS OSCILLATOR SECTION GROUP INPUT MODULES FILTER SECTION GROUP OUTPUT MODULES GROUP 1 2 LEVEL MODULATION MASTER ENVELOPE VCA GLIDE BEND REALTIME CONTROLS PRESET EDIT MENU IV GLOBAL FUNCTIONS UTILITY MENU SYSTEM MENU SINGLE PRESET HANDLING MULTIMODE LOAD SAVE MULTI PRESETS SET UP MULTI PRESETS MULTI UTILITY MENU MULTI SYSTEM MENU APPENDIX MIDI IMPLEMENTATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY IMPRESSUM 13 14 69 76 91 100 102 104 PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION WHO IS SCHMIDT SH MITT In an ideal world Schmidt is the synthesizer you have always been dreaming of Well anyway this is the synthesizer Mr Stefan Smith err Schmidt the creator of Schmidt has always dreamed of And again in an ideal world you and Mr Schmidt are sharing the same dream in terms of synthesizers of course However your new Schmidt synthesizer is a very personal and very special affair It is the vision of an engineer dedicated to sound conceived and perfected in close collaboration with musicia
98. t has been free of failures within parts or components of the hardware and was found to be fully functional Please carefully read the following information which is important in the case of probable damages or malfunctions If goods are being found defective missing features described within the present documentation or becoming defec tive due to eventual fabrication deficiency or material defects within the first twelve months after purchase then EMC shall at its sole discretion and evaluation replace or repair the defective parts or goods at no cost Multiple repairs shall be permissible In case the malfunction or physical failure can not be fixed customer receives the right to cancel the purchase with refund of the amount originally paid for the defective product In case testing shows no physical damages customer will be charged for testing procedure and services Any deficiencies caused by transportation have to be declared within a 14 days period after receipt of goods by written notice Please note that any warranty repair at no cost ruled by the above regulations requires registration of name and address by sending the proof of purchase together with the defective product To return defective goods please contact the retailer where you purchased the product As an alternative you can also contact EMC directly PLEASE NOTE Please add a description of the failure occurred to enable us executing the repair as soon as possible EMC Unter
99. t multi preset without leaving the multi mode You simply have to assign them to Schmidts front panel Thus you can also save such an edited sound right from the multi mode Please keep in mind that in multi mode just the links to the related single presets are saved not the no sound settings single presets itself If you edit a single preset in multi mode you have to save its settings separately Preset EE Hit the Mode key The Single LED lights up Single Multi O and L L the LCD shows the following screen Mode Enter Write Multi Single Bank 6 3 gt Bank 6 3 Bnk Pre Destination Mode Sgl Multi Write Please note that multi mode is still enabled Now you can save the edited single preset to the current location or any other location if desired Hit Exit to cancel the write process and revert to the multi mode screen Hit Write to perform the write process The LCD asks Write Single Are you sure Hit Write again to conform and execute the write process Hit Exit to cancel the write process When the write process is completed the LCD reverts to the multi mode screen SETTING UP MULTI PRESETS To setup a multi preset you will find ten pages in the Multimode Menu please refer to the figure on page 79 Each page provides a set of functions to define the properties of the Multi Preset Hit the Menu key until the Preset Edit LED lights up If necessary scroll through the Multimode
100. ta from incoming MIDI LOC The current part processes pitchwheel data from Schmidt s local pitchwheel OFF The current part will not process any pitchwheel data e Wheel Modulation Wheel The available options are the same as with the pitchwheel Stick Stick controller The available options are the same as above Ext External controller inputs The available options are the same as above Press Keyboard pressure The available options are the same as above 85 C MULTIMODE Hit Parameter up down keys to enter the Edit Multi Controller 2 page Here you can enable disable further MIDI controller communication for the Multi parts Edit Multi Ctrl2 Part1 My Preset IMRx Vol Rx Par Off Rx Ctr On Tx Par On Hold Off Preit Part Cur Sel Use the Cursor up down keys to select a parameter Use the Value up down keys to alter the values e Rx Vol Enables disables the reception of MIDI volume controller ctrl 7 for the selected Multi part e Rx Ctr Enables disables the reception of all MIDI controller data for the selected Multi part e Rx Par Enables disables the reception of Schmidt s parameter values MIDI controller data for the selected Multi part e Tx Par Enables disables the transmission of Schmidt s parameter values MIDI controller data for the selected Multi part Hold Determines the reception of MIDI hold pedal controller ctrl 64 and 66 for the selected Multi part Avai
101. th Pitch Noise Modulation by Envelope 1 4 va Modulation Depth with additional Velocity Control Vel 34 In OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Pulse Width Modulation This figure shows the interaction between the Oscillators and their PWM modifiers or the waveform modulation LFO of Oscillator 4 respectively Multi Space Width Vel va Sync Pulsewidth Modulation Osc 1 3 Waveform Modulation Osc 4 74 Modulation Depth va Modulation Depth with es additional Velocity Control 35 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Ringmodulation FM and Sync Here you will see the signal routing of the audio modulation paths FM and ring modulation as well as the sync connection Audiosignals Ring Mod FM Sync OSC 1 mod SUB OSC 1 wa Modulation Depth Sync In 36 OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Complete Oscillator modulation routing Finally you can have a look at the complete Oscillator modulation routing Please note that all these modulations can be used all at once if so desired You have got the entire scope at your fingertips from the purest and most beautiful timbres to absolute sonic mayhem please feel free to experiment Multi EG OU EE Space Width Sync 0 TRS ll Audiosignals Ring Modulation FM wa Modulation Depth Sync Level Modulation Pulsewidth Modulation va Modulation Depth with additional Veloc
102. the main Oscillator i e the Sub Oscillator can have a higher setting than the main Oscillator If main and Sub Oscillator have the same octave setting the output signal can be almost inaudible due to phase and frequency cancellation e Wave Waveform modulation type of Oscillator 1 Please refer to the following chart for all available settings Wave key setting Waveform Modulation Type Modulation Source Vibrato LFO Noise Pulse Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Pulse Pulse Width PWM LFO 1 Sawtooth Vibrato LFO Noise S PWM Two phase shifted saw Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise see note below tooth waveforms Phase Modulation PWM LFO 1 18 OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Wave key setting Modulation Type Modulation Source MULTI PWM Complex Wave Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise see note below Waveform Mod depending Width Space LFOs on Mode setting MULTI PWM PWM Complex Wave with PWM Pitch Vibrato LFO Noise Waveform Mod depending Width Space LFOs on Mode setting Above Pulse Width PWM 1 NOISE Slightly coloured noise noe When S and PWM are enabled the Oscillators Osc 1 as as 2 and 3 produce two sawtooth waves that are phase modulated that means their respective peaks are shifted against each other The shift amount is determined by the Center parameter which can be modulated by the PWM LFO 7 50 Center Max AN AN ZN YN N N A N N P d N
103. to the respective other Dual Filter Resonance intensity can be selected in seven steps Selects the response characteristics of both filter sections LP LP Both filter sections lowpass Producing a 24 dB low pass filter LP HP Filter A lowpass filter B highpass Producing a notch filter BP BP Both filter sections bandpass Producing a comb filter HP HP Both filter sections highpass Producing a 24 dB high pass filter Cutoff LP HP Cutoff Space Notch Space Freq Freq Filter A Filter B Filter A Filter B Cutoff HP HP Cutoff gt HP opace Freq Filter B Filter A Filter B 90 FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING Modulation source assignments Velocity Keyboard velocity modulates cut off or space LFO modulates cut off or space Envelope Ramp modulates cut off or space Filter Mod A gt B Output signal of filter section A modulates cut off frequency of filter section B ENV Depth Velocity Envelope modulation depth is controlled by keyboard velocity Envelope Ramp generator The Envelope Ramp generator is a modulation source that produces an ADR envelope for shaped modulation or 32 waveshapes for complex continuous modulation of cut off or space e Mode Selects the operation mode of the Envelope Ramp generator gt ADR ENVELOPE GENERATOR MODE shaped modulations The controls have the following functions Trigger Delay Delays the start of the Attack phase A
104. ts do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 10 The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled onto the product or C The product has been exposed to rain or d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 11 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel DANGER INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS Do not open the chassis There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded If it should malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding connector and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding connector can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doub
105. ttack Adjusts rise time from zero to maximum level Decay Adjusts fall time from maximum level before note off is received Release Adjusts fall time after note off is received gt RAMP RAMP GENERATOR MODE continous modulations The controls have the following functions Ramp Type Selects 32 different waveshapes CLK Rate Modulation frequency Ramp Quantize Smoothes the selected waveshape Available settings shown in the LCD in Schmidt s Edit section SQUARE Edgy waveshape MIX 1 3 Three settings with increasingly smoothed waveshapes RAMP Rounded slewed waveshapes REPEATS Determines the number of envelope duty cycles from ONE to EIGHT shown in the LCD With each repeat the modulation depth fades out gradually Great for echoing effects If value is set to CONT the modulation is generated continuously just like a conventional LFO but with more complex waveforms The following two figures explain both modes their parameters and their possible settings ADR Mode N eoe Attack Decay Release JADR RAMP ENV Mode Trigger Delay Note On Note Off 51 IA FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING Ramp Mode Clk Rate Ramp Or Quantise CLK Rate Ramp Quantize Repeats RAND Square Mix 1 3 Ramp ENV Mode Trigger Delay Ramp Type 1 Repeat 2 Repeat 3 Repeat 4 Repeat etc max 8 Pr continous Ramp Trig Delay of Repeats Note On Dual Filter Signal Flow Modulation
106. tures some more modulation sources to generate dynamic pitch modulation For this purpose you will find a set of four LFOs one for each Oscillator and another set of four envelope generators again one for each Oscillator That is truly generous Vibrato LFOs Vibrato These four identical LFOs govern the pitch of the four Oscillators Each Oscillator can be controlled by its dedicated LFO The LFOs can be programmed individually or globally All four LFOs share the same set of controls Osi Copy Qo Or Wave orn Edit Wave Vibrato LFO waveform Sine wave Square wave S H Stepped random wave SIH Smooth random wave both LEDs ON Special Space for future updates Vibrato Depth Modulation depth Vibrato Rate Modulation frequency Edit Selects LFO to be edited Copy Copies settings from one LFO to another 1 Select e g LFO 1 using the Edit key 2 Adjust settings for LFO 1 3 Hit Copy key OSC 2 OSC 3 and OSC 4 LEDs will start flashing 4 Hit Edit again to select LFO that is to have the settings of LFO 1 Its LED keeps flashing 5 Hit Copy again to perform copy procedure 6 Repeat 3 5 to copy LFO 1 settings to other LFOs Assign to Osc 1 2 3 4 If set to ON this function temporarily applies settings of the selected LFO to all other LFOs Settings return to programmed values as soon as Assign is disabled This way it is easy to e g temporarily alter the rate o
107. unctions are both enabled Toggles the polarity of a connected foot switch between the settings Standard STD or Reversed REV Factory setting is STD Previous next parameter Change value Quits Edit Single Global Advanced page RECEIVING SYSEX DATA Schmidt is always ready to receive SysEx data respectively Single preset banks and Multi preset banks If Schmidt recognises incoming SysEx data it temporarily saves them into a memory buffer and asks if and where the data should be saved permanently To receive Single preset banks Schmidts Single mode has to be enabled To receive Multi banks Multi mode has to be enabled Otherwise the SysEx data will be ignored If Schmidt receives suitable SysEx data the LCD shows Receiving Dump Type Single Bank 1 TTT Exit Quit Receive _ Now the data is loaded into the memory buffer Cancel the reception by hitting Exit As soon as the data reception is complete the screen shows Receiving Dump Ready Type Single Bank 1 Copy to Bank 1 Bnk Exit Enter Quit Copy Hit Enter to save the received preset bank to its current location Use Bank up down to select another target preset bank Confirm with Enter key Cancel the save process by hitting Exit note that there is no undo function Attention Saving a received preset bank onto an existing bank overwrites the existing bank Please 75 C GLOBAL FUNCTIONS SINGLE PRESET HANDLING
108. ves Special filter features e VCF 1 2 24dB Moog style ladder filter with additional bandpass and highpass functions VCF 1 2 with oscillator modulation by Osc 1 4 VCF 1 2 envelopes with double decay feature DF 1 2 dual filter with oscillator modulation e DF 1 2 distortion e Spread modulation of both cutoff frequencies of DF 1 2 dualfilter Sound memory Singles Multis e 1024 singles 8 banks 128 singles e 256 multis 8 banks 32 multis Real Time Controls e Aftertouch Joystick X Y e Mod Wheel External inputs for control voltages and or foot pedals Inputs Outputs e 1 Stereo master output jack unbalanced 6 single outputs stereo voice 1 8 jack unbalanced Midi In Out Thru MIDI via USB 4 External Inputs switching controller 4 External Inputs continuous controller e Stereo phones output with independent level control Additional features Fatar Keyboard 61 keys half weigthed with aftertouch Adjustable colors for LEDs and LC Display e Internal power supply 110V 220V e Weight 99 2 Ibs 45 Kg Dimensions inch 44 9 x 5 5 x 24 0 cm 114 x 14 x 61 IA 100 APPENDIX WARRANTY REGULATIONS SERVICE AND TERMS OF WARRANTY Concerning service and warranty conditions please refer to our terms of business You will find our terms of business at www emc de com EMC Untere Bergstra e 19 D 89129 Langenau Germany EMC warrants that the described produc
109. w the LCD shows the following screen lt Cursor gt Use this page to set the sync options of the LFOs of VCF 1 2 e Key Reset restarts the VCF 1 2 LFOs via note on information Edit LFO Mode 1 e MIDI Sync synchronizes VCF1 2 LFOs to MIDI clock When VCF1 Key Reset enabled you can select between 13 different VCF2 Key Reset clock divider ratios INT means MIDI clock VCF1 Midi Sync Int sync is disabled VCF2 Midi Sync Int Curd Par Edit e Cursor left right Previous next function Exit Write Paraf Page e Value up down Change value e Exit Quits Edit LFO Mode 1 page Envelope controls The envelopes ENV 1 and ENV 2 apply a modulation curve to the cut off frequency of VCF 1 or VCF 2 respectively The following figure shows the envelope curve and its time and level parameters Sustain Level Decay 2 OFF Sustain Level Decay 2 ON Note On Note Off 45 IA FILTER SECTION PROGRAMMING Trigger Delay Delays the start of the Attack phase Attack Adjusts rise time from zero to maximum level Decay f Adjusts fall time from maximum level to Sustain Level Sustain Adjusts Sustain level e Decay 2 control Adjusts fall time from sustain level before receiving note off message Decay 2 key Enables disables Decay 2 phase Release Adjusts fall time from sustain level after receiving note off message Re Trigger Retriggers the envelope
110. want to abort and quit hit Exit key Compare function When you are in clipboard mode you have also access to a Compare function Curs Use the cursor again to toggle between the Compare and Clipboard functions When the Compare function is active the LCD looks like this Compare Single Bank 1 1 Original Preset Curs Mode gt Clipb Clip Back To Edit Write Copy To Edit Clip Toggles between original preset and edited version Write Discard the edited version by overwriting it with the original preset version 77 C MULTIMODE MULTIMODE MULTIMODE Schmidt provides a multi mode with up to eight different parts playing simultaneously A part contains one single preset and various settings which determine its performance within the multi preset Each part can consist of one to eight voices The voice allocation is either fixed or has to be programmed manually for each multi preset respectively As you may have figured out already using e g one part with two voices and another with six voices reduces the available number of multimode parts to two As well as the single presets a multi preset can be stored in a memory space of eight banks with 32 presets each The following figure shows the schematic diagram of the multi mode In this example Part 1 uses voices 1 to 4 Part 2 uses voice 5 and 6 while Part 3 uses voice 7 and Part 4 voice 8 Each part features an identical set of parameters that can be edited
111. ximum position Real Time Control Value Range e g 3796 Ciel Real Time Control p d minimum position Sound parameter setting A word or two about modulation depth Not only the current setting of the controls but also all other parameters that control a modulation depth are added to the resulting modulation depth value Please note that modulation depth usually has negative values as well If the resulting modulation depth value exceeds the total parameter range some controllers may have little or no effect on the entire modulation When for example you set the VCF1 cut off control to a 3 o clock position and add a high ENV depth value an additional third controller will produce no audible effect until you decrease either of the two other settings Please refer to the following figure It Shows the cumulated modulation depth values for the VCF1 cut off In this example all added values are within the total parameter range 0 entire parameter range 100 Parameter setting or MIDI Ctlr value zt ENV depth z LFO depth Velocity Key follow Real time control ModWheel Stick etc maximum resulting modulation depth 64 IA REALTIME CONTROLS PROGRAMMING Activate real time controllers Active Enables the selected performance controller LC display shows ON OFF You can use this key to enable disable specific performance controllers while playing
112. y e Hit Exit to quit the funtion 4 Transfer Panel OS data a Select Update Panel with the Cursor and hit Enter b Upload the file VX XX panel syx to Schmidts MIDI In socket gt As soon as the upload is complete an automatic check up is performed Hit Enter key d Confirm with Enter key e Hit Exit to quit the funtion 5 Complete firmware update a Power Schmidt down b Wait for about five seconds and power up Schmidt If an Error message shows up on the LCD please do not panic Simply repeat the entire procedure once again Attention Never never power down Schmidt while the update process is performed Always keep to this order above resp the instructions on the LCD 89 I VI APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX MIDI IMPLEMENTATION MIDI CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS 0 32 S R Bank Select MSB LSB Single Multi 0 5 7 1 33 S R Mod Wheel MSB LSB LSB nur gesendet bei Snd CC14Bit On 6 38 S R Data Entry MSB LSB Siehe NRPN 7 39 S R Volume MSB LSB LSB nur gesendet bei Snd CC14Bit On 64 S R Sustain 66 S R Sostenuto 98 S R NRPN Nummer LSB Siehe NRPN 99 S R NRPN Nummer MSB Siehe NRPN 102 S R Joystick X Position 127 103 S R Joystick Y Position 127 104 S R Pedal Ext 1 Ol 127 105 S R Pedal Ext2 127 106 S R Pedal Ext3 127 107 R LED Color Oll 63 108 R Display Color Oll 63 109 R LED Display Color Oll 63 121 R Reset Controller 122 R Local Control
113. y Velocity 28 Velocity e Mix A B Panning Rate OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING Puts wave preset morphing under velocity control Enables a dedicated LFO to crossfade between the wave presets automatically OFF LFO disabled A gt B Crossfades between presets A and B gt gt A Crossfades between presets A to B and back to A lt gt REPEAT Continuous crossfade between A and B LFO frequency Oscillator 4 modulation paths The following figure shows the entire signal routing with inputs and outputs of Oscillator 4 Inputs The wave crossfade mod input fed by the internal LFO The pitch modulation input that is fed by the pitch envelope the Vibrato LFO and the noise source The Tuning controls for manual pitch control Outputs The audio output is split and used as ring modulation source for Oscillator 1 lt gt to Osc 1 Ring Mod Audiosignals Ring Modulation wa Modulation Depth Pitch Noise Modulation by Envelope 4 Pitch Modulation by Vibrato LFO 4 T va Modulation Depth with additional Velocity Control en Waveform Modulation 29 I OSCILLATOR SECTION PROGRAMMING PWM LFOS LFO Osc 2 Min Center LFO Depth LFO Rate 50 LFO Rate Min Max Center LFO Depth LFO Osc 1 Center LFO Depth LFO Rate Assign to Rate 2 3 Min Max Limit These three LFOs are used to

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