USER’S MANUAL Analog Factory 2.0 Analog Factory Experience ARTURIA – ANALOG FACTORY 2.0 / EXPERIENCE.
PROGRAMMING : Nicolas Bronnec Fabrice Bourgeois Jean–Michel Blanchet Christian De Jong INDUSTRIALIZATION : Frédéric Brun (Arturia) Zhao Yitian (CME) MANUAL : Nicolas Bronnec (French version 2.0) Franck Blaszczyk (French version) Jean-Michel Blanchet (French version 2.0) Christian De Jong (English version 2.
Thank you for purchasing the ARTURIA’s ANALOG FACTORY 2.0 / ANALOG FACTORY EXPERIENCE! This manual concerns two distinctive products: - Analog Factory 2.0, a Software allowing to play and modify 3500 synthesizer sounds - Analog Factory Experience, a bundle of Analog Factory 2.0 along with a dedicated control keyboard, the Analog Factory Keyboard. In this package you will find: a CD-ROM containing the ANALOG FACTORY 2.
Special Message Section The MIDI keyboard uses USB or an external power adapter. Do not connect this product with any power supply or adapter than the one described on this manual, specially recommended by Arturia. (See chapter # 5.2.2 for more details) WARNING: Do not place this product in a place or position where one might walk on, trip over or roll anything over power or connecting cords.
4. Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or similar place. 5. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. 6. Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not block sinks or holes of the instrument; those locations are used for air circulation to prevent the instrument from overheating. Do not place the instrument near heat sink or any place of poor air circulation. 7.
TABLE OF CONTENT 1 Introduction 8 1.1 History 1.2 Here and Now 1.3 TAE® 1.3.1 Aliasing-free oscillators 1.3.2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms 1.3.3 Direct Filter Circuit Modeling 2 Installation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3 13 Notes about the Syncrosoft’s software protection Windows - PC Installation Mac OSX installation Syncrosoft software activation code installation for Analog Factory 2.0 Using Analog Factory 2.
4.4.2 5 Utilization of the plug-in 36 Analog Factory Keyboard (Analog Factory Experience only) 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.
1 1.1 Introduction History In early 2001, Arturia began working on advanced algorithms for the digital emulation of analog circuit’s audio characteristics. They are known as TAE®, standing for True Analog Emulation. In non-technical language, this is an unprecedented way of creating the very unique sound one finds in a synthesizer such as the Moog Modular. Nearly a year after they began work on the algorithms, Arturia was ready for feedback.
Other artists that have used The Jupiter-8 include: Howard Jones, Tangerine Dream, Underworld, Jean Michel Jarre, Depeche Mode, Prince, Gary Wright, Adrian Lee, Heaven 17, Kitaro, Elvis Costello, Tears for Fears, Huey Lewis and the News, Journey, Moog Cookbook, Yes, Devo, Freddy Fresh, Simple Minds, Jan Hammer, and BT. 1.2 Here and Now Analogue Factory 2.0 brings you the full spectrum of sounds from all of the above instruments in an easy to use, no-hassle interface.
1.3 TAE® TAE®, True Analog Emulation, is Arturia's outstanding technology dedicated to the digital reproduction of analog circuits used in vintage synthesizers. When implemented in software code, TAE®’s algorithms guarantee authentic emulation of hardware specifications. This is why the Analog Factory 2.0, and all of Arturia’s virtual synthesizers, do offer an unparalleled quality of sound. TAE® combines three major advances in the domain of synthesis: 1.3.
1.3.2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms The waveforms produced by the oscillators in analog synthesizers are marked by the presence of a capacitor in the circuits. The discharge of the capacitor results in a light bend in the original waveform (notably for saw tooth, triangular and square waveforms). TAE® reproduces the result of this capacitor discharge in software.
What’s more, the hardware analog oscillators were unstable. In fact, their waveform varies slightly from one period to another. If we add to this the fact that the starting point for each period (in Trigger mode) can vary with the temperature and other environmental conditions, we find one of the characteristics that contributed to the typical sound of vintage synthesizers. TAE® reproduces the instability of oscillators, bringing a fatter and “bigger” sound. 1.3.
2 2.1 Installation Notes about the Syncrosoft’s software protection The Analog Factory application is delivered with a card. This card holds both your Analog Factory 2.0 license and the Syncrosoft software activation code that authorizes the software to function. The activation code is related to the Syncrosoft Copy-protection system. In order to function correctly, the Syncrosoft drivers must be installed on your system.
2.2 Windows - PC Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the driver. Explore the contents of the CD-ROM and double click on the icon called <>. After having accepted the license agreement, you can choose the folder in which the Analog Factory will be installed. Choose the Installation Folder Next, select the protocol(s) that you wish to install.
Select installation folder for plug-ins A dialog box will ask you if you wish to have a shortcut on your desktop. This will give you access to the standalone application. Shortcut of the stand alone application to your desktop The installation program will then ask to install the Syncrosoft drivers. These drivers are compulsory to use your software and are intended at protecting it. For the Analog Factory 2.0 to function properly the latest version of Syncrosoft must be installed.
Choice of installation disc Analog Factory will automatically install as a standalone application (functioning independently and apart from any sequencer host). In the same way, all the available protocols (VST, Audio Unit and RTAS/HTDM) will be installed. For more information on these protocols, go to chapter 4. Next, the installation program proceeds with installation of the Syncrosoft code and License Control Center. In order to do this, it will execute the available Syncrosoft installer on the CD-Rom.
This application is available in the « Application » folder of your system. Licence Control Center. Follow the instructions. Then, enter the Activation Code you will find on the registration card provided with the Analog Factory 2.0 software. Enter the Activation Code Click on the « next » item. Then, click on « Start » to begin the download of your license. This step can take a few seconds or a few minutes, depending of your internet connection speed. ARTURIA – ANALOG FACTORY 2.0 / EXPERIENCE.
Start download of your license Once the download has completed, the licence will be available on the Syncrosoft License Control Center. You can launch the Analog Factory 2.0 application. The license is now available 2.5 Using Analog Factory 2.0 on a different machines To use the Analog Factory 2.0 software on a different machines, you will need to have an Syncrosoft eLicenser. An eLicenser is a Syncrosoft USB key allowing to host your license number and move it from one computer to the other.
When the installation is completed, launch the “Syncrosoft License Control Center”. This application installed by Syncrosoft manages the licenses of the products protected by Syncrosoft. 2.6 Registration Once your software has been installed, we recommend to you to register online as a licensed Analog Factory user. This registry isn’t obligatory, but it is highly advised. It gives you access to reserved resources for new presets and will make you the first to know when updates are made available.
3 3.1 Using Analog Factory 2.0 Preferences The “Preference” window Preferences are set in Analog Factory 2.0 by clicking on the virtual keyboard. The following options are available: Analog Factory 2.0 logo on the SHOW ANIMATION: choose to activate or deactivate the animation (keyboard and Preset Manager folding).
SAVE AS: saving Presets (sound programming). This function allows the user to save a preset which has modified, including giving it a new name. This new preset will be a USER Preset and not a FACTORY Preset (which cannot be modified). When one chooses the “Save As” function, a window opens allowing the user to name and classify the new preset according to TYPE and CHARACTERISTICS).
Preset Manager 3.3.1 Instrument “Instrument” refers to one of the 6 instruments from which Analog Factory draws its sound. The instruments include: • Moog Modular V • CS-80 V • minimoog V • Arp 2600 V • Prophet V • Prophet VS • Jupiter-8V If, for example, one clicks on CS-80 V, the Preset Manager will provide a list of presets uniquely from the CS-80 V.
3.3.2 Type “Type” refers to instrument type being synthesized. Just as in the above example, one may select only “Type” to have access to the list below: • Bass • Pad • Lead • EFX (sound effect) • FM • Brass • Percussive • Sequence • Strings • Guitar • Organ • Piano As with the Instrument filter, one can choose one or more Types of presets.
• Hard • Soft • Complex • Simple • Short • Long • Bizarre • Acid • Ambient • Digital • Ensemble • Noise • SoundTrack • Funky Once again, these filters can be applied either individually or in any combination that the user wishes in order to find the ideal presets. 3.3.4 Entries Found This number, found at the bottom right of the Preset Manager, indicates the amount of Presets that correspond to a preset search. 3.3.
3.3.6 Current Preset Information Identity Card Information on the current preset, or an “Identity Card”, is found to the right of the Preset Manager. An image of the original instrument which the preset is based upon is presented along with the following information: PRESET: the name of the current preset INSTRUMENT: the name of the virtual instrument AUTHOR: the name of the sound designer who created the preset POLYPHONY: this shows the number of available voices for the current preset.
3.3.7 Organization In addition to the Preset Filters that help the user easily search and select among the 3500 various presets, there are also view options within the Preset Manager that permit the user to choose how the presets are listed. When the user selects the filter criteria, the list of Presets appears in a vertical column in the middle of the screen under Preset Name. By default, the presets will be listed automatically in alphabetical order from A to Z under Preset Name.
Virtual Keyboard 3.4.2 The Wheels The wheels found on the left side of the virtual keyboard, give the user control over the frequency of the sound (“PITCH”) and the modulation rate (“MOD”). Wheels PITCH WHEEL MOD : Wheel controlling the pitch of the tone. When pushed in the up direction, the sound “bends” and becomes higher in tune. When pushed in the Down direction, the sound “bends” and becomes lower in tune.
CutOff : modifies the cut-off frequency (this filter has the ability to make the sound more or less bright by controlling the amount of high frequencies) Resonance : (RESO) modifies the resonance of the filter (the sound becomes more “cutting” when the parameter is pushed) 3.4.4 LFO The LFO, Low Frequency Oscillator, is used as a modulation source for Analog Factory 2.0’s sound.
3.4.6 FX MIX (Effects Mix) Analog Factory 2.0 also carries a simple yet efficient effects section. The two effects, Chorus and Delay, are automatically synchronized to the tempo of a piece in the user’s sequencer. If none the less, the user wishes to access more advanced effects, they are available in most sequencer programs (Cubase, Garage Band, Pro Tools, to name just a few). FX MIX Chorus : the Chorus effect permits one to double and detune the sound in order to make it deeper and richer.
As will be described in the following paragraphs, the diverse parameters of Analog Factory 2.0 can be controlled from an external MIDI keyboard making the manipulation of the instrument much more practical and quicker than manipulations with a mouse. It is in this spirit that the instrument was created. It is recommended to use Analog Factory 2.0 with an external MIDI keyboard. 3.4.8 SNAPSHOT Buttons Snapshot buttons The Snapshot buttons are found at the top left hand corner of the Keyboard view.
It is possible to choose a reception control for each knob, which means assigning an external controller to a given parameter. For this, one should click on the knob being used while holding down the Control key. A configuration window appears and offers the choice of a MIDI control number. The user can also click on the «Learn» button and move one of the physical MIDI controllers. In this case, the control number will be detected and configured automatically.
4 4.1 Modes of Operation Stand-alone and Midi-Configuration The stand-alone application allows the use of the Analog Factory 2.0 outside of any host application. You can open the instrument from its location in the start menu or on your desktop, and play directly with the help of a master MIDI keyboard or external sequencer on a separate computer. 4.1.1 Launching the Stand-alone application To launch the Stand-alone application on your PC, go into the Start menu->Programs>Arturia-> Analog Factory 2.
• Audio Buffer Size: Here, you can configure the optimal audio latency as it relates to performance of your sound card. Be careful with this setting, as a latency setting lower than your system can support can cause unwanted artifacts in the sound. • Output Channels: Select the audio output channel. If the sound menu offers several outgoing channels, choose the pair of output channels that you wish to use. • Active MIDI input: Select the MIDI devices you want to use to control the synthesizer. 4.
4.2.2.1 Connection to a MIDI track So that Analog Factory 2.0 can play information coming from a MIDI track, you have to choose a MIDI track and select ANALOG FACTORY as MIDI <
4.3.2 Use in Logic Audio Select an instrument track. On the slice of the mixer corresponding to the selected track, click on the button <> to obtain the list of plug-ins, then select < AU Instruments -> Arturia ANALOG FACTORY ANALOG FACTORY opening in Logic Since version 7, there has been an Audio Unit plug-in manager in Logic.
Once you have added this instrument, it’s possible to assign a MIDI track to it. In the connection menu of the MIDI track, select the instrument and the MIDI channel that you want to use. Connection from a MIDI track to ANALOG FACTORY 4.4 Pro Tools 4.4.
Analog Factory must be loaded on an audio stereo track. We can now make Analog Factory 2.0 sounds by playing with the mouse on the virtual keyboard. 4.4.2.2 Connection to a MIDI channel So that Analog Factory 2.0 can play the information coming from a MIDI track, you have to associate it to a MIDI channel via the appropriate menu. (See the Pro Tools menu for more information on plug-in connection). Connecting a MIDI track to ANALOG FACTORY 4.4.2.
5 5.1 Analog Factory Keyboard (Analog Factory Experience only) Front panel Overview of the Analog Factory Keyboard The Analog Factory Keyboard is a 32 key velocity sensitive keyboard including a control surface that is identical to the Analog Factory 2.0 software interface.
5.1.1 The keyboard The Analog Factory Keyboard is a 32 keys velocity sensitive keyboard controller. 5.1.2 Shift button The “shift” button can set the Factory Keyboard in ‘Shift’ mode. When the button is pushed it will call a secondary function you can’t get in the initial mode. This button becomes illuminated when the ‘Shift’ mode is activated.
- octave +2 : led+ blink at speed 2, led- does not blink - octave +3 : led+ blink at speed 3, led- does not blink • When the ‘Shift’ mode is enabled, the these two buttons function as “Preset up/down” buttons for convenient browsing through the huge library of presets Analog Factory has to offer. 5.1.5 Snapshot/save buttons The snapshot/save button enables to recall or save a snapshot. It works in combination with the Shift button.
5.3.2 LFO setting rotary encoders There are two rotary encoders available to alter the LFO settings of the selected preset. These two encoders are “Rate” and “Amount”. (See chapter # 3.4.4 for more details) 5.3.3 Key Parameter rotary encoders There are four ‘Key Parameter’ rotary encoders available on the Analog Factory keyboard. Tweaking these parameters can alter the sound of the preset in various ways. Which parameters are affected depends on the selected preset. (See chapter # 3.4.
Setting up the Analog Factory Keyboard is fast and simple. First Install the Analog Factory program on your computer (See chapter #2 installation). After unpacking the keyboard it is time to connect it to the computer. As the Analog Factory Keyboard is bus powered by USB, connecting it by only one simple USB cable to your computer is all you have to do. If you wish to use an adapter instead of the bus power, connect a 12V DC 1500mA adapter to the back of the Analog Factory Experience Keyboard.
6 6.1 Midi implementation (Analog Factory Experience only) Using the keyboard Your Analog Factory Keyboard can be used independently of Analog Factory 2.0. It can be used as a standard MIDI controller. The following informations allow you to benefit from your MIDI keyboard, and to help you to use it with other software or instruments. 6.
6.3 Midi Implementation Chart Arturia Analog Factory Experience USB Midi Master Keyboard Model : AFE32 Version : 1.
6.4 Midi Controllers List Item id 0x01 Description Filter Cutoff CC number 74 Value 0..127 0x02 0x03 Filter Reso LFO Rate 71 76 0..127 0..127 0x04 0x05 LFO Amount Key param 1 77 18 0..127 0..127 0x06 0x07 Key param 2 Key param 3 19 16 0..127 0..127 0x08 0x09 Key param 4 Fx Chorus 17 93 0..127 0..127 0x0A 0x0B Fx Delay Envelope Attack 91 73 0..127 0..127 0x0C 0x0D Envelope Decay Envelope Sustain 75 79 0..127 0..127 0x0E 0x10 Envelope Release Preset down 72 20 0..
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7 7.1 ARTURIA ANALOG FACTORY 2.0 – LEGAL INFORMATION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Grant of License In consideration of payment of the Licensee fee, which is a portion of the price you paid, Arturia, as Licensor, grants to you, the Licensee, a nonexclusive right to use this copy of the ANALOG FACTORY 2.0 program (hereinafter the “SOFTWARE”) on a single computer at a time. All rights not expressly granted to Licensee are reserved to Arturia.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER Limited Warranty Arturia warrants that the disks on which the SOFTWARE is furnished to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Your receipt shall be evidence of the date of purchase. Any implied warranties on the SOFTWARE are limited to thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
7.2 FFC INFORMATION (USA) 1. Important notice: DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT! This product, when installed as indicate in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirement. Modifications not expressly approved by Arturia may avoid your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. 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.