Telemark / Telemark-K User Manual
Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Brief Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Applications ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Instructions ..
Introduction Congratulations on buying the Telemark synthesiser. Telemark is part of the Analogue Solutions range of analogue music equipment. Telemark is a precision electronic musical instrument. It combines all the often needed music electronic circuitry to make a music synthesiser in one compact module. No compromise has been made with the construction of Telemark.
Safety Instructions Please read carefully before using: Only use the correct power adaptor - 230V (or 115V whatever your country needs) Never handle the adaptor with wet hands Never excessively bend the adaptor cable or get it trapped or place heavy objects on it. If the adaptor cable becomes damaged, replace the adaptor. Ensure the unit is disconnected from the mains before moving or cleaning. Always disconnect the unit from the mains if there is lightning in your area.
Initial Tuning Once the MIDI and audio connections have been made it may be necessary to tune in the VCOs to the rest of your music set-up. Allow a five minute warm up time. First set up the controls of Telemark to make a simple sound. It is usually best to leave the VCA at ON. Turn VCO2 to zero volume so you can only hear VCO1. Play, say, middle C on the keyboard. Using a digital keyboard as a reference, adjust the course or fine tuning of VCO1 until it plays in tune with your reference.
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Voltage Controlled Oscillators VCO 1 The voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs 1 and 2) produce the raw audio waveform usually used as the initial source for sound creation. They provide cyclic audio waveforms that can be pitched. VCOs usually receive treatment from the VCF to turn their basic tones into pleasant sounds. FINE TUNE: Controls fine pitch adjustment of VCO1. Use this to tune VCO1 to your other instruments or VCO2. TUNE: Controls the course pitch of VCO1. Range is about +/- 2 octaves.
Voltage Controlled Oscillators VCO 2 The voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs 1 and 2) produce the raw audio waveform usually used as the initial source for sound creation. They provide cyclic audio waveforms that can be pitched. VCOs usually receive treatment from the VCF to turn their basic tones into pleasant sounds. FINE TUNE: Controls fine pitch adjustment of VCO2. Use this to tune VCO1 to your other instruments or VCO1. TUNE: Controls the course pitch of VCO1. Range is about +/2 octaves.
Sync SYNC Switch: This switch selects the routings for oscillator sync. The options are: 1>2 LFO>2 OFF 2>1 VCO2 slaved to VCO1 VCO2 slaved to LFO off no sync effect VCO1 slaved to VCO2 Oscillator sync is where the master signal will reset the waveform of the slave signal each time the master waveform starts a new cycle. Try the different settings and listen to their effect. You may have to modulate the pitch of either VCO1 or VCO2 to enhance the effect.
Voltage Controlled Filter VCF The voltage controlled filter (VCF) is used to alter the tone of the VCOs/Noise and is the heart of what gives an analogue synth its character. There are 4 types of filter available; Low Pass High Pass Band Pass Notch Pass (variable between Low/High) - Frequency This sets the cut-off frequency, the point at which the VCF will start to filter-out harmonics. - Resonance Resonance is a feature of adding feedback to the filter circuit.
- Filter Type rotary switch - MIDI1/MIDI2 MOD amount This selects the modulation source that will affect the filter cut-off Turning the control clockwise will increase the amount that MIDI2 (CV2 MIDI controller/ velocity) will modulate the cut-off frequency. LP Low Pass: signals above the cut-off frequency are attenuated 12dB/octave BP Band Pass: signals above and below the cut-off frequency are attenuated 12dB/octave.
Envelope Generators EG1 ASR EG1 ASR EG1 is an ASR (attack / sustain / release) envelope generator. Use it to modulate various parameters of the synthesiser. EG1 is generally assigned for use with modulating VCO1 and the filter cut-off. EG2 is just the same as EG1. EG2 is generally assigned for use with modulating VCO2 and the VCA. ATTACK ATTACK Controls the Attack time. This is the rate at which the envelope signal will take to reach full level when the MIDI note/key pressed.
Voltage Controlled Amplifier - VCA The Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) is the circuit that is used to change the output volume. Normally an envelope signal would be used to do this, so the sound starts loud then gradually fades away. The filter audio output is hardwired to the VCA signal input. VOLUME - This sets the output level of Telemark, i.e.
Patch Sockets The CV and signal inputs and outputs are fairly straight forward, and typical to those you would find on a modular synthesiser. This manual doesn’t aim to teach modular synthesis techniques. There are plenty of web resources where you can learn such techniques. But briefly we will explain the new sockets found on V2; Sub-Osc and Ring Mod Sub-Osc Sub oscillator takes the signal from one of the VCOs, divides it’s frequency by two, giving a waveform that has half the pitch (ie one octave down).
MIDI Channel Setting (non- keys versions) MIDI PROG push button This button is used to set the MIDI channel and CV2 controller. Works best if you plug a MIDI keyboard direct to program rather than via a DAW. To change the MIDI channel and CV2 controller; Press and hold the PROG button. Press a MIDI key or move a MIDI controller. Release the key/controller. Then release the PROG button. The synth will set its MIDI receive channel to the same channel of the MIDI message that was received.
Telemark-k Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel PITCH BEND WHEEL Pitch Bend range can be set via the LCD display. Default value is usually set to +/-2 semitones. The Pitch Bend MIDI data is sent to the MIDI OUT socket and will also control the on board MIDI to CV converter to affect the pitch of both VCOs equally. MOD WHEEL The mod wheel will send MIDI controller one data to the MIDI Out socket.
Telemark-K Rear Panel Audio Connections CV EXT1 IN: This is a pitch CV input socket if you want to control Telemark-K’s pitch from an external synth. Scaling is 1v/Oct. IN: This an audio input socket to feed audio signals directly into mixer. EXT2 IN: This a second audio input socket to feed audio signals directly into mixer.
Keyboard Version CV/Gate Jacks If you insert a jack plug into the CV in or out sockets then the internal connection will be broken. E.g., if you connect an external CV sequencer or MIDI to CV converter to the CV1, CV2, Gate In sockets, you will disconnect the Telemark-k internal MIDI-CV converter from the voice circuits. This way you can directly control the voice circuits from an external device.
No Signal? Check the following… Your mixing desk / monitoring equipment is on and working correctly. Check the synth is switched on and that the power adaptor is functioning correctly. Check it is connected to your monitoring equipment correctly and that the cable is not faulty. Ensure the output volume is high enough. Ensure the mixer level controls are turned to some sound source like the VCOs or Noise.
Internal Calibration of internal VCOs Calibration of Telemark is done at the factory and usually should not need to be changed. Only attempt this yourself if you are fully confident you can do it. You may just end up ruining the settings, and be aware calibration is something that we cannot help with other the phone. There are no additional guides we can give by phone to help that are not already printed here.
Telemark-k MIDI Data Editing The keyboard / MIID setup can be edited using the buttons and LCD. All the parameters are self-explanatory, but details are here. PAGE, PARAM -10, -1, +10, +1 There are six pages of parameters. Each page contains two sets of parameters. To scroll through the 6 pages of data press the PAGE button. Each press advances you to the next page and will cycle back to page 0 once you get to page 6.
Parameters and Pages in More Detail Page number (0-5) is displayed on the far left as a single digit. The top line shows parameter names, bottom line show parameter value. PAGE0 (1)RX.CHAN 1-16 (2)TX.CHAN 1-16 1 2 Sets the MIDI receive channel for the internal MIDI-CV converter Sets the MIDI transmit channel of the keyboard. PAGE1 (3)TRANSPOSE 000-015 (4)OCTAVE 000-003 3 4 Transposes the keyboard in semitones upwards. Transposes the keyboard in 12 semitone increments (i.e.
Addendum 2 Voice Mode / Poly Chain From approx August 2013; Telemark and Leipzig-S synths have modified software to add poly-chain to accommodate one other synth. This will allow 2 Telemarks to be played together as a single 2 voice polysynth.
Specification Telemark-K VCO1 Fine Tune, Tune, PW Mod, FM, manual PW, Mod Source controls, Saw out, Pulse out, Sync VCO2 Fine Tune, Tune, PW Mod, FM, manual PW, Mod Source controls, Saw out, Pulse out, Sync VCF Low pass filter, High pass filter, Band pass filter, Notch filter, variable Notch filter.
Telemark VCO1 Fine Tune, Tune, PW Mod, FM, manual PW, Mod Source controls, Saw out, Pulse out, Sync VCO2 Fine Tune, Tune, PW Mod, FM, manual PW, Mod Source controls, Saw out, Pulse out, Sync VCF Low pass filter, High pass filter, Band pass filter, Notch filter, variable Notch filter.
Some Patch Examples Patch examples for beginners. These examples just show the basics, to set you off on the right foot. Please experiment for yourself and play around. Knob positions have not been shown since these examples concentrate more on the physical cable patches.
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Warranty Telemark comes with a 1 year (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Analogue Solutions or the dealer from which purchased). This warranty shall not apply where the product has been subject to alteration, misuse accident, neglect (such as extremes of temperature and/or moisture) or to wear resulting from normal use.
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