APPLIED ACOUSTICS SYSTEMS ULTRA ANALOG Bedienungsanleitung

USER MANUAL

1.3 Authorization and Registration 101.3.1 Step 1: Generating the challenge keyAfter launching the installer for the first time, a pop-up window will a

1.3 Authorization and Registration 11Figure 2: Enter your serial number in the pop-up window.Figure 3: Challenge key appears automatically after enter

1.3 Authorization and Registration 12Figure 4: Enter your registration information on the A|A|S webserver.key will appear on-screen.Figure 5: Generati

1.3 Authorization and Registration 131.3.3 Step 3: Completing the unlock processThe response key corresponding to your serial number and challenge key

1.4 Getting started 14Figure 7: Authorization has been successful.1.3.4 Obtaining your response key and registering by fax or over the phone:Should yo

1.4 Getting started 15• Mac OS - Double-click on the Ultra Analog VA icon located in the Applications folder.Before you start exploring the factory pr

1.5 Getting help 16application for the first time, this “tree view” will include a destination folder for imported presetsas well as a Library folder.

1.6 Forum and User Library 17• Worldwide: 1-514-871-8100• Fax: 1-514-845-1875• Email: [email protected] online support pages contain do

Presets and MIDI maps 182 Presets and MIDI mapsUltra Analog VA comes with several factory presets covering a wide range of sounds. This col-lection of

2.2 Playing and Changing Presets 19list should be viewed as temporary or as a ‘working copy” of the preset whereas the version in thelibrary should be

2Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment onthe part of Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc. T

2.3 Editing and Saving Presets 20program has changed. The 128 programs can therefore be customized by selecting different pro-gram numbers (by using t

2.4 Saving the Program List 21from the View menu, or the Ctrl-L/Apple-L shortcut and double click on its icon in order to reloadthis version into the

2.5 Organizing the Preset Library 22between two presets, click on the first one and then on the second one while keeping the Shift keydepressed. Once a

2.6 MIDI maps 232.5.7 Resizing the BrowserIn standalone mode, the browser can be resized. In order to change the size of the browser, positionthe mous

2.9 Restoring the Factory Presets and MIDI Links 24The second backup method will enable you to archive the entire material present in the browser.The

Architecture of the Ultra Analog 253 Architecture of the Ultra AnalogThe Ultra Analog is a very adaptable and versatile two-oscillator synthesizer. Th

3.1 General Signal Flow 26together, as well as the multiple signal paths available.3.1 General Signal FlowThe general signal flow of Ultra Analog is sh

3.2 Modulation Sources 273.2 Modulation SourcesThe two rows of the main section of Ultra Analog are equipped with multiple modulation sources il-lustr

Parameters 284 ParametersThe Ultra Analog is based on two similar module rows each containing an oscillator, a multi-modefilter, an amplifier, a low-fre

4.1 General Functioning of the Interface 29for the control. Adjustment of the control is obtained by clicking on a selection or using the up anddown a

Contents1 Introduction 81.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.2 Installation . . . . . . . . .

4.2 The Oscillator Module 304.2 The Oscillator ModuleThe Oscillator module offers the features of the most re-puted analog oscillators. It provides a

4.2 The Oscillator Module 31slightly detune the oscillator. When the Detune knob is in its center position, there is no detunewhile turning it clockwi

4.2 The Oscillator Module 32the original signal can also be modulated with the signal coming from the LFO module which iscontrolled with the LFO knob

4.3 The Filter Module 334.3 The Filter ModuleUltra Analog is equipped with two multi-mode filters. The fil-ters are patched in a flexible way in order to

4.3 The Filter Module 34Amplitude (dB)Frequency (Hz)Q=10Q=4Q=2Q=1CutoffFrequency0dB−3dBSlope (dB/Oct)Figure 12: Frequency response of the low-pass filt

4.3 The Filter Module 35Amplitude (dB)Frequency (Hz)0dB−3dBCenterFrequencyQ=10Q=4Q=2Q=1Band Width (Q=1)Figure 14: Frequency response of the band-pass

4.3 The Filter Module 36as shown in Figure 15. The Cutoff knob is used adjust the center frequency and the Q knob setsthe bandwidth of the notch. Note

4.3 The Filter Module 37saturation patterns implemented, the three first being symmetrical, meaning that the saturation isthe same for positive and neg

4.4 The Amplifier Module 38in series, this knob must be fully turned to the right and the level of the Amp 1 set to zero as theoutput of the first filter

4.5 The Noise Generator Module 39position notes depending on their pitch, low notes to the left and high notes to the right where themiddle C is the r

CONTENTS 42.5.6 Locating a Preset in the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222.5.7 Resizing the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6 The LFO Module 40frequency of the oscillator is fixed relative to the frequency (tempo) of the master clock (see 4.12.1)and the value displayed in

4.7 The Envelope Module 41seconds, as determined by the Delay knob. Note that this knob is effective even if the Fade valueis adjusted to zero. In thi

4.7 The Envelope Module 42The envelope modules generate a four segment envelope: attack, decay, sustain, release. Theattack time is adjusted using the

4.7 The Envelope Module 43a legato effect. The default strategy is the first one while the second one will be applied whenthe Legato button is depresse

4.8 The Keyboard Module 444.8 The Keyboard ModuleThe Keyboard module controls how the synthesizer voices respondto the events coming from an external

4.9 The Portamento Module 45reached. Note that since this parameter determines the note priority, the stolen note will be theopposite of what appears

4.11 The Arpeggiator Module 46knob clockwise increases the amount of pitch variation. The Mod gain knob is used to determinethe effect of the keyboard

4.12 The Output Effect Section 47not be repeated when switching direction but in RnR inclusive mode these notes will be repeated.Finally, in Chord mod

4.12 The Output Effect Section 484.12.1 The Clock ModuleThis module is used to control the tempo of the different effects of the output section as wel

4.12 The Output Effect Section 491/8 of a quarter note (a thirty-second note) to 16 quarter notes (4 whole notes) where the durationof the whole note

CONTENTS 54.3.6 Filter Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364.3.7 Slave Filter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.12 The Output Effect Section 50by the Delay, then by the Chorus and the Reverb module. In the third and fourth configurations, adifferent effect is a

Toolbar 515 ToolbarThe toolbar at the top of the Ultra Analog VA interface allows you to monitor important informationrelated to your current set-up.5

Audio and MIDI Settings 526 Audio and MIDI SettingsThis chapter explains how to select the audio and MIDI devices used by Ultra Analog VA as well asho

6.2 MIDI Settings 536.2.2 Creating MIDI LinksEvery control on the Ultra Analog VA interface can be manipulated by an external MIDI controller.In most

6.2 MIDI Settings 54• Note that the range of a knob can be inverted by setting the value of Maximum Value to asmaller value than that of Minimum Value

6.3 Latency Settings 556.2.7 MIDI Program ChangesMIDI program changes can be used to switch between programs while playing. Ultra AnalogVA will change

Using the Ultra Analog VA as a Plug-In 567 Using the Ultra Analog VA as a Plug-InUltra Analog VA is available in VST, DXi, AudioUnit and RTAS (for Mac

7.6 MIDI channel 577.6 MIDI channelMake sure that the MIDI controller, sequencer and Ultra Analog VA all use the same MIDI channel.If you are not cert

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 588 Quick reference to commands and shortcutsFile MenuCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionNew Folder... Apple+

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 59Edit MenuCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionUndo Ctrl+Z Apple+Z Undo last commandRedo Ctrl+Y Apple+Shift+Z

CONTENTS 64.12.6 The Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.12.7 The Recorder Module . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 60AudioCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionAudio Settings Display the Audio Settings windowAudio Control Panel

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 61MIDICommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionMIDI Settings Display the MIDI Settings windowLearn MIDILink MIDI li

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 62Programs MenuCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionLocate Program in Browser Ctrl-L Apple-L Locate the current

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 63Help MenuCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionAbout Ultra Analog .. . Display the About Ultra AnalogwindowUse

Appendix 649 AppendixFigure 22: Schematic of the Ultra Analog Synthesizer.

License Agreement 6510 License AgreementIMPORTANT! CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREE-MENT BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGE. OPENING

License Agreement 665. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY AP-PLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL AAS BE LIABLE TO THE LICENSEE OR

License Agreement 67rendered inoperative but the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement is t

Indexadsr, 27, 41amplifier, 26, 38architecture, 25arpeggiator, 46latch, 47pattern, 46rate, 47rhythmic pattern, 47synchronization, 47ASIO drivers, 52aud

INDEX 69installation, 9interface, 25keyboard, 44monophonic, 44polyphonic, 44priority, 44sustain pedal, 44tuning, 44unison, 45knobs, 28tweaking, 28late

CONTENTS 79 Appendix 6410 License Agreement 65

INDEX 70MIDI parameters, 56MIDI program change, 57multiple instances, 56performance, 57saving projects, 56window size, 56polyphony, 8portamento, 45pre

Introduction 81 IntroductionThe Ultra Analog VA is a virtual analog synthesizer. With this product, we have not attemptedto emulate a specific vintage

1.2 Installation 91.2 InstallationMac OSInsert the Ultra Analog VA program disc into your CD-ROM drive. Open the CD icon once itappears on your deskto