User Manual DeepMind 6 True Analog 6-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, and Tablet Remote Control
DeepMind 6 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you........................................................................ 2 Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3 Limited warranty............................................................. 3 About the DeepMind 6................................................... 4 1. Introduction..............................................................
DeepMind 6 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
DeepMind 6 User Manual About the DeepMind 6 • CV/pedal input for connection to modular systems • Classic polyphonic synthesizer with 6 true analog voices for insanely fat and authentic sounds • Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/ CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save) • 4 simultaneous world-class TC ELECTRONIC and KLARK TEKNIK FX with over 30 algorithms including Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay and multiband Distortion • 3-Year Warranty Program* • Designed and
DeepMind 6 User Manual 1. Introduction 2. Features The DeepMind 6 is a True Analog 6-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, and Tablet Remote Control. 2.1 Voices • Six independent Voices. The DeepMind 6 was created to serve the creative needs of players, performers, artists, sound designers, engineers and producers. • Two discrete OSCs per voice.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 2.6 Effects 2.10 Clock • 35 high grade studio quality chainable effects. • Master clock with tap tempo. • Effects from TC Electronic, Behringer X32 and Midas Consoles. • BPM control and display. • 4 Effects per Program. • MIDI clock sync. • True bypass. • Tap Tempo. 2.11 Arpeggiator • Many effect parameters are a destination in the Mod Matrix allowing endless possibilities. • 10 different Effects configurations including shimmer routings with feedback.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 3. Controls 3.1 Top Controls (5) (6) (7) (1) (3) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (2) (4) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (20) (1) DISPLAY - this large backlit LCD screen shows the synthesizer status, parameters, and the five main menus. The contrast and brightness are adjustable on the PANEL SETTINGS page of the GLOBAL menu. FX MENU - add up to four effects from the list available. Change the effects routing by selecting one of the ten MODEs available.
DeepMind 6 User Manual (4) DATA ENTRY - selected parameters on the display are adjusted using the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control. The fader allows rapid adjustment across the full range. (9) FREQ - adjusts the cut-off frequency of the filter. 2-POLE - changes the roll off slope of the filter from the default 4-POLE mode to a 2-POLE mode.
DeepMind 6 User Manual (22) (21) (23) 3.2 Rear Panel (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (27) MIDI IN - this 5-pin DIN jack receives MIDI data from an external source. This will commonly be an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped with a MIDI interface, etc. (21) POWER INPUT - connect using the supplied power cable only. (22) POWER SWITCH - use this to turn the synthesizer on and off. Only turn it on after all connections have been made.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 4. Program Management 3. There are three methods of changing the current program: This chapter covers the program management for the DeepMind 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer. It is important to understand how to manage your programs and maintain your library. • Step forwards/backwards through programs using the -/NO and+/YES switches, or by stepping up and down through the banks using the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 4.1 Program Library • Using the program browser.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 4.2.3 Using MIDI Program Change messages 4.5 Favorites You can change the program using a MIDI program change message. This special MIDI message can be sent from your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or from an external MIDI device which is capable of transmitting program change messages. You can create a list of favorite programs that can be recalled quickly, allowing you to reach your favorite programs without having to scroll through all the available programs.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Deleting a Favorite 4.6 Default Program 4. A favorite program will show the happy face icon in the upper right. To delete it as a favorite, press and hold the PROG and FX switches at the same time, then press the -/NO switch. The icon will disappear and the program will no longer be in the favorites list. (The program itself is not deleted.) In order to return to a fixed point when creating programs, you can recall a default program using the shortcut described here.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 4.8 Restoring Program Data 1. If you edit a program and forget to write it before selecting a new program, - don't panic - a backup of the program is stored in memory. Whenever this happens a pop-up menu will appear with a message saying "Press COMPARE to restore edits": 5. The second section is the "CATEGORY" where you can select any of the available program categories.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 4.10 Renaming Programs 1. To rename an existing program, follow the procedure above for writing a program, keep the BANK and PROGRAM NUMBER the same, and then change the name shown in the "TO BE REPLACED BY" section. 4.11 The COMPARE function 5. There are four pages of faders in the COMPARE menu, use the -/NO or +/YES switches to select the previous or next pages, or just move a fader and its COMPARE page will appear automatically. Page 1 shows the ARP/SEQ and LFO faders.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 5. Playing Guide 5.2 Keyboard (Velocity/Aftertouch) This section describes the use of the DeepMind 6 for playing and performance. It covers all the main aspects of the synthesizer. There are 64 physical controls on the DeepMind 6 made up of illuminated switches, faders, rotary knobs and wheels. There are also many virtual controls/parameters and menu-based controls within the software; please consult the section on programming for detailed information. 5.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 5.4 Octave Shift (OCT UP/DOWN) 5.7 Volume • These switches allow you to raise or lower the keyboard’s pitch range in steps of one octave from -2 to +3 octaves. • • The OCTAVE LEDs above the switches show the current octave shift applied to the keyboard. (When the 1 and 2 LEDS are both on, this is octave +3.) • Pressing both OCT switches together will reset to Octave 0 (no transpose). 5.5 Voice Indication • The DeepMind 6 has 6 independent voices.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 6. Signal Path / Voice Structure The signal path / voice structure from the OSCs to the main outputs is completely analog. The DSP effects can be bypassed completely to maintain the analog path. When routed through the DSP effects, all sampling is done at 24-Bit 48 kHz. All internal DSP effects are processed at 32/40-Bit floating point resolution.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Mod Matrix The Modulation Matrix is a large scale digital routing matrix which allows a massive number of potential modulations. The matrix configuration is stored and recalled with the program data.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7. Menu System 7.1.1 PROGRAM BANK The DeepMind 6 Display allows you to access the detailed parameters, controls, options, and features of the synthesizer. (1) ("A "in the example diagram) - There are 8 BANKS of PROGRAMs, each BANK contains 128 program locations. The DeepMind 6 comes pre-loaded with 1024 programs from leading synthesizer programmers from around the world. 7.1.2 PROGRAM NUMBER (2) ("1" in the example diagram) - There are 128 PROGRAMs in each BANK. 7.1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.1.5 SEQ STATUS, MIDI SYNC SOURCE, BPM VALUE 7.1.7 CURRENT PARAMETER MIDI VALUE (5) It is important to note that on this line there are four separate pieces of information: (7) (255 in the example diagram) - This is the value of the parameter which is currently being adjusted (or was last adjusted). • • • • SEQ STATUS ("SEQ" in the example diagram) - This shows the status of the CONTROL SEQUENCER.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.2 FX (Effects Menu) 7.2.2 SELECTING FX ROUTING The on-board virtual FX Rack provides access to four true-stereo, multi-effects processors including delay, chorus, dynamics and production-quality true-stereo reverbs. You can select any combination of high-end simulations of legendary studio effects. 1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.2.3 SELECTING FX MODE 7.2.4 SELECTING FX 1. To select an effects MODE, make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the effects MODE symbol, then you can either turn the rotary knob, or use the data entry fader to select from one of the following routings. 1. To load an effect into a slot, make sure that the '<' symbol is highlighted next to the slot you wish to use.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.2.7 FX PAGES 1-4 7.2.9 COPY/PASTE FX SETTINGS 1. To view the FX parameters, press the FX switch any time you are in the FX OVERVIEW menu. If you need to copy all 4 effects settings from one program to another, please follow this procedure: 2. The first page will show the parameters of the FX in the first slot. There are up to 12 parameters per FX, depending on the FX which is loaded. 1. Ensure you have saved any edits you have made to your current program if required. 2.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.2.10 MOVING EFFECTS If you need to move an effect to a different slot, please follow this procedure: 1. Ensure you have saved any edits you have made to your current program if required. 2. Press the FX switch to enter the FX OVERVIEW page. 3. Navigate to the effects slot you wish to move. 4. Press and hold the FX switch until you see the following message and the BANK/UP, BANK/DOWN switches begin flashing: 5.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.3 GLOBAL (Global Menu) 7.3.1 CONNECTIVITY Within the GLOBAL menu there are five pages: • CONNECTIVITY - All settings relating to connectivity and communication with external devices including backup and restore functions. • KEYBOARD SETTINGS - All settings relating to the keyboard including aftertouch and velocity. • PEDAL SETTINGS - All settings relating to the pedal inputs.
DeepMind 6 User Manual MIDI SETTINGS MENU - This menu contains settings for the MIDI sockets on the rear of the DeepMind 6. USB SETTINGS MENU- This menu contains settings for the USB port on the rear of the DeepMind 6. 1. To access the MIDI SETTINGS menu, make sure that the '<' symbol on the MIDI SETTINGS line is highlighted. Then press the +/YES switch, you will now see the MIDI SETTINGS menu. 1. To access the USB SETTINGS menu, make sure that the '<' symbol on the USB SETTINGS line is highlighted.
DeepMind 6 User Manual SysEx EXPORT MENU- This menu contains settings for the SysEx EXPORT menu of the DeepMind 6. • SOURCE - You can select the appropriate PROGRAM or PATTERN here. This option is only available when exporting. Note: Backing up your data is an important factor when working with the DeepMind 6. It allows you to keep a safe copy of your programming, manage settings depending on your use, and share your work with others.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS • In this menu are all the settings relating to keyboard. 1. To navigate the options in the KEYBOARD SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. VEL CURVE - You can adjust the response curve for the VELOCITY here. The Hard setting will reduce the dynamic range of played notes. The Soft setting will increase the dynamic range of played notes. Velocity Sensitivity Curve Settings 2.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.3.3 PEDAL SETTINGS • SUSTAIN - This option allows you to choose the SUSTAIN MODE from the following options: The SUSTAIN input can work with a switched input which is either open when pressed, or closed when pressed. Gate Functionality - The SUSTAIN input can also be used with a GATE signal from a CV and GATE interface or a modular synthesizer. This functionality requires the GATE signal to operate between +5V and 0V.
DeepMind 6 User Manual • • Arp&Seq-Gate - Here the SUSTAIN input is mapped to the ARPEGGIATOR notes, and to the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps. When GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will step though the notes of the ARPEGGIATOR, and also move though the steps of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. In this mode the ARPEGGIATOR note duration is set by length of time that the gate signal is low (0V).
DeepMind 6 User Manual CALIBRATE (Calibration Menu) CALIBRATE VOICES This menu in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu allows you to perform CALIBRATION of the VOICES, MOD WHEEL, PITCH WHEEL, AFTERTOUCH and PEDAL INPUT. 1. To navigate the options in the CALIBRATION menu, use the BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN switches. 2. Selected parameters are adjusted using the -/NO or +/YES switches, the rotary knob or the DATA ENTRY fader. The rotary knob has a click which allows very accurate control.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CAL MOD WHEEL CAL PITCH WHEEL To calibrate the MOD WHEEL, please use the following procedure: To calibrate the PITCH WHEEL, please use the following procedure: Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -/NO and +/YES switches will be flashing. If at any time you want to cancel the calibration routine, you can press the -/NO switch. No previous calibration data will be changed if you do cancel the routine. To confirm the calibration at each stage press +/YES as described below.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8. At this point move the PITCH WHEEL within the dead zone where you don't feel the tension of the spring. This is ensure that no pitch information is sent while the pitch wheel is not being touched. You will see the following display showing a guide to assist you: CAL AFTERTOUCH To calibrate the KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH, please use the following procedure: Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -/NO and +/YES switches will be flashing.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CALIBRATE PEDAL BACKUP (Backup Menu) To calibrate the PEDAL please use the following process: The last item in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu is BACKUP. Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -/NO and +/YES switches will be flashing. If at any time you want to cancel the calibration routine, you can press the -/NO switch. No previous calibration data will be changed if you do cancel the routine. To confirm the calibration at each stage press +/YES as described below. 1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.4 COMPARE (Compare Menu) The COMPARE feature has two main functions: • Firstly you can use it to COMPARE the current (edited) program with the original program. • Secondly you can use it to COMPARE and/or match the current position of the physical faders on the surface with the original program. This is necessary when you wish to maintain the sound/character of the program. 5.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7.5 WRITE (Write Menu) 1. To write a program to memory, first press the WRITE switch. 2. The WRITE PROGRAM menu will then appear: 8. To compare the current program with the intended program location, you can press the COMPARE switch to listen to the difference. To return to the current program, press the COMPARE switch again. 9. Once you have selected the new location and named the program, press the WRITE switch again to write the program.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8. Programming 8.1.1 CHORD SWITCH 8.1 CHORDS/ARP/SEQ/SYNC SETTINGS The CHORD switch in the top left allows you to program a chord into memory. That chord is then transposed across the full range of the keyboard. The ARP/SEQ section controls all parameters relating to the internal ARPEGGIATOR, CONTROL SEQUENCER, and PATTERN editing. This section also contains the controls for CHORD and POLY CHORD programming.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CHORD SCREEN SOFT KEYS - At the bottom of the chord screen are 3 labels which indicate the software function of the illuminated PROG, GLOBAL and WRITE switches. If no previous chord is present, the display will show the status of the chord programming function, for example: ARMED, LEARNING, or PRESS TRIGGER, as explained later. 4. The status line shows the text "CUSTOM-TYPE-NOTES" where: • CUSTOM - indicates this is a chord you have created.
• DeepMind 6 User Manual EXITING CHORD MODE - After you have pressed EXIT, and the screen has returned to the normal PROG view, press the CHORD switch again to turn off chord mode. The CHORD switch will no longer be illuminated. Note: When the keyboard LOCAL control is ON, all chords will be sent to any connected devices. When keyboard LOCAL control is OFF, only the trigger notes from external keyboards will be sent to any connected devices.
DeepMind 6 User Manual PEG MODES - Above and below the keyboard illustration are small "pegs" that show the keys that are notes (N) of an existing poly chord, and the keys that are triggers (T). • • N – An "N" in the top left indicates that the last key pressed has a poly chord bound to it (trigger key). The notes of that poly chord will be shown with pegs above and below the keyboard: • T – The letter T is shown printed on all trigger keys.
• DeepMind 6 User Manual When a non-trigger key is selected, the BNK up soft switch will appear (instead of DEL or VIEW). This allows you to navigate between banks to find an existing trigger, or to use a new bank to record and save your next trigger. 4. Play the desired chord, and "LEARNING" will appear in the display as shown: 5. You can add additional notes to the chord as long as at least one note is still being held down. Release all the keys when you are done. RECORDING MODES 6.
DeepMind 6 User Manual POLY CHORD CREATION USING THE WIZARD 10. When the poly chord is created, other soft keys options appear: • REC - you can repeat this process and record other triggers within the 4 banks. • DEL - you can delete the current trigger if you are still on it (highlighted), or you can navigate to any of the triggers you want to delete. • VIEW - the screen will show details of the current trigger, as shown below. This is only a view, and nothing can be edited here.
DeepMind 6 User Manual • SPREAD2 MODIFIER – Add the selected chord note in the selected OCTAVE (default -1), as shown below, with F2 being added by the modifier: 3. Play and hold a note that you would like to be the root note, then the main WIZARD menu will appear. At the same time, the current chord will play, so you can listen to the various options as you change them.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 7. The new chord will be saved in the bank, and its details will appear in the status line as shown below: 9. If the chord was created with the manual chord record mode (that is, not using the Wizard), its information text will include the word "CUSTOM." It can be viewed using the VIEW soft switch as shown below: ILLUMINATED 8. When the chord is created, other soft keys options appear: • DEL – Press to delete the current trigger note (with ‘T’ shown on the key).
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.1.3 ARP ON/OFF SWITCH • 8.1.5 ARP RATE FADER The ON/OFF switch in the ARP/SEQ section turns the ARPEGGIATOR function ON and OFF. When the ARPEGGIATOR is switched ON and you hold down one or more keys, the ARPEGGIATOR will start playing. When you release all keys, the ARPEGGIATOR will stop playing. ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF Note: The ON/OFF switch only affects the ARPEGGIATOR, it does not affect the CONTROL SEQUENCER.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.1.6 ARP GATE TIME FADER 8.1.7 EDIT ARP/SEQ SWITCH • The ARPEGGIATOR allows you to play a pattern of notes based on the individual keys being held. This section covers in detail all the parameters related to the ARPEGGIATOR. 1. To enter the EDIT page for the ARPEGGIATOR and CONTROL SEQUENCER, press the EDIT switch. FLASHING=EDIT • The GATE TIME fader controls the length of the note as shown below.
• DeepMind 6 User Manual OCT - This option allows you to choose how many OCTAVES the ARPEGGIATOR will cycle through. The OCTAVE range is from 1 to 6. If you only choose one OCTAVE, the ARPEGGIATOR will simply cycle the notes based on the root note and the MODE. If you choose more than one OCTAVE, the ARPEGGIATOR will cycle through the notes/MODEs for each OCTAVE sequentially.
DeepMind 6 User Manual UP-ALT - Notes are played as lowest, then highest, then next lowest, then next highest and so on until the notes have all been played. This is then repeated. There is no repetition at the highest and lowest notes. • • CHORD -The notes are played together for each step of the ARPEGGIATOR. ARPEGGIATOR MODE - CHORD ARPEGGIATOR MODE - UP/ALT DOWN-ALT - Notes are played as highest, then lowest, then next highest, then next lowest and so on until the notes have all been played.
• DeepMind 6 User Manual RATE(BPM) - This option is the same as the RATE fader on the surface. Any changes on the surface will be reflected here. The Master BPM RATE range is from 20.0 to 275.0 BPM, and the default value is 120.0 BPM. Note: When the SUSTAIN input is set to any of the GATE modes in the PEDAL SETTINGS, the value will be replaced by "(Gate)" to indicate that the RATE is not used and the ARPEGGIATOR notes are controlled by the GATE input.
DeepMind 6 User Manual (2) STEP INDICATORS - The STEP numbers are shown at the top of the screen. The current step can be selected using the rotary knob, and each click will move the selection forward or backward one step. The current step is highlighted in black and indicated using a dotted rectangle. The GATE TIME for each step can then be changed by using the BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN switches, or the DATA ENTRY fader.
DeepMind 6 User Manual (7) SAVE/IMPORT -This switch allows you to SAVE the current PATTERN, or IMPORT a PATTERN. When you press the WRITE switch (under the SAVE/ IMPORT text) you will be presented with two options: Note: If you have edited a PATTERN or IMPORTED a new one, and then go to select another PATTERN without saving your changes, you will be presented with a warning message that unsaved edits will be lost. You can press +/YES to allow the change, or -/NO to cancel the change.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.1.8 EDIT CTRL SEQUENCER • The CONTROL SEQUENCER allows you to create a pattern which can be used to modulate other parameters. This section covers in detail all the parameters related to the CONTROL SEQUENCER. CLOCK DIVIDER - This option allows you divide the Master BPM in a number of ways to produce the CONTROL SEQUENCER CLOCK. You can select any of the options from the following table: Note: For a timing diagram please consult the section later in this document.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Note: When the SUSTAIN input is set to any of the GATE modes in the PEDAL SETTINGS the value will be replaced by "(Gate)" to indicate that the SWING is not used and the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps are controlled by the GATE input. • SLEW-RATE - This option allows you to adjust the SLEW RATE of the CONTROL SEQUENCER. The SLEW RATE is the rate at which the value changes from one step to the next.
DeepMind 6 User Manual (3) VALUE - The VALUE of each step is shown by the height of the bar within the step. To adjust the value for a step, press the PROG switch (under the VALUE text) to enter VALUE editing mode. In this mode, the virtual switch will be reversed (white on black). (6) SAVE -This switch takes you to the WRITE PROGRAM dialog (i.e. the normal use of the WRITE switch). The height of the bar indicates the current value setting.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.1.9 ARP SETTINGS Note: When an external source (MIDI or USB) is used, you can nudge the sync point back and forward by using the -/NO or +/YES switches when "ARP RATE" is selected in the ARPEGGIATOR menu. This allows you to offset the synchronisation if required when working with other hardware/software and associated latencies. 1. To access the ARP SETTING menu directly, press the ARP/SEQ EDIT switch three times.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.2 LFO1 and LFO2 Note: The operation of LFO1 and LFO2 is identical and therefore it is only described once in this section. The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) creates signals which are used to modulate or control other parameters. LFOs are traditionally used to add vibrato by modulating the pitch, tremolo by modulating the amplitude, or a ripple effect by modulating the filter cut-off frequency.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.2.2 LFO DELAY TIME FADER 8.2.3 LFO WAVEFORMS INDICATORS • • The DELAY TIME fader controls the amount of delay before the LFO starts. When the LFO waveform starts, it is faded-in over a period of time. If you think of the time to reach the full LFO waveform as 100%, then 40% of that time is used for the delay period where no waveform is produced, and 60% of that time is used for the fade duration.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.2.4 LFO EDIT MENU 1. To access the LFO EDIT menu, press the LFO EDIT switch. • SHAPE - This option allows you to select one of the waveform shapes from the following options (shown below with their typical visualization waveforms from the PROG display). Sine - A mathematically-correct sinusoidal waveform. FLASHING=EDIT Triangle - A symmetrical triangular waveform.
• DeepMind 6 User Manual RATE - This option is the same as the physical LFO RATE fader on the surface. Any changes to the LFO RATE fader will be reflected here. • The LFO RATE range is from 0 to 255, with 0 being 0.05371 Hz and 255 being 65.4 Hz. The default LFO RATE setting is 0. ARP SYNC - This option allows you to turn Arpeggiator Synchronisation On and Off. When ARP-SYNC is On, the LFO waveform will synchronize to the Master BPM.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3 OSC 8.3.1 OSC 1 PITCH MOD FADER The Oscillators (OSCs) have a completely analog implementation. The signal path of the waveform is purely analog circuitry. The pitch of these analog oscillators is controlled digitally to ensure superior tuning accuracy and stability across the entire range of playable notes. • OSC 1 - This dual oscillator generates two different waveforms - one SAWTOOTH, and one SQUARE.
DeepMind 6 User Manual As you increase the amount of PITCH MODULATION, the variance in the pitch of oscillator will increase, resulting in larger increases and decreases as demonstrated in the diagram below. The PITCH MODULATION will affect both the SAWTOOTH and SQUARE waveforms produced by OSC 1. Note: for ENVELOPE sources, the arrow will only point in the UP direction indicating that the modulation will be positive from the base pitch.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.2 OSC 1 PWM FADER The characteristics of the PULSE waveform are shown below: PULSE WAVE OSC (33% PULSE) HARMONIC CONTENT f • The OSC 1 PWM fader controls the PULSE WIDTH of the OSC 1 SQUARE waveform, or the depth of PULSE WIDTH MODULATION (PWM) applied to the OSC1 SQUARE waveform. The PWM SOURCE is selected in the OSC EDIT page described later in this section. • When the PWM source is set to MANUAL, the fader controls the PULSE WIDTH.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.3 SAWTOOTH WAVEFORM SWITCH 8.3.4 SQUARE WAVEFORM SWITCH ON=SAWTOOTH • ON=SQUARE This switch controls the SAWTOOTH waveform output for OSC 1. • This switch controls the SQUARE waveform output for OSC 1. The SAWTOOTH waveform has a rasping, buzzy and hard sound. Classic synthesizer basses, strings, brass and pad sounds are often created using sawtooth waveforms.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.5 OSC 2 PITCH MOD FADER The OSC 2 PITCH MOD range is from 0.00 cents to 36.0 semitones, and the default setting is 0.00 cents. The OSC 2 PITCH MOD fader has a non-linear response which gives more resolution at smaller settings, to allow delicate or fine use of the modulation.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.6 OSC 2 TONE MOD FADER Note: for LFO sources, the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49 % . Note: for ENVELOPE sources, the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49%. • The OSC 2 TONE MOD fader controls the TONE MODULATION of the OSC2 SQUARE waveform. The TONE MOD SOURCE is selected in the OSC2 PARAMETERS page of the OSC EDIT menu, described later in this section.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.7 OSC 2 PITCH FADER 8.3.8 OSC 2 LEVEL FADER • • The OSC 2 PITCH fader controls the PITCH of the OSC 2 SQUARE waveform, relative to the pitch of OSC1 (which is set by the keys that you play on the keyboard). The pitch can be tuned to match the pitch of OSC1, or offset slightly to create a wider sound, or offset more to create harmonic overtones. As you increase/decrease the PITCH fader, the pitch of the oscillator will increase/decrease.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.9 OSC SYNC SWITCH 8.3.10 NOISE LEVEL FADER ON=SYNC ACTIVE • The SYNC switch controls the synchronisation of the oscillators. The OSC 1 pitch is set by the keys that you play, and the OSC 2 pitch may be tuned to (or detuned from) this frequency. By applying hard synchronisation of OSC 2 to OSC1, every time the OSC 1 cycle starts again, the OSC 2 will be re-triggered, regardless of its position.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.3.11 OSC EDIT SWITCH (OSC 1) 1. To access the OSC1 PARAMETERS EDIT menu, press the OSC EDIT switch once. • P.MOD-SRC - This option allows you to select the source for the amount of PITCH MODULATION from the following: • LFO-1 - Bipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. • LFO-2 - Bipolar use of the LFO 2 waveform. OSC 1 PITCH MODULATION (LFO AS SOURCE) OSC 1 (SAW) FLASHING=EDIT LFO (SIN) PITCH MOD 2.
DeepMind 6 User Manual • LFO-1(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. • LFO-2(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. Note: In any of the Unipolar (Uni) modes, the waveform is only used for positive modulation. This is useful when you want the note to play at the original frequency, and modulation uses that as a reference point (Unipolar), rather than have the note modulated to positive and negative offsets (Bipolar).
• DeepMind 6 User Manual P.MOD MODE - This option allows you to select which oscillators are controlled by the OSC 1 PITCH MOD fader. Note: It is useful to have both OSCs responding for effects like tremolo. • • OSC1+2 -Both OSCs have PITCH MODULATION applied to them. • OSC1 - Only OSC 1 has PITCH MODULATION applied to it. 8.3.12 OSC EDIT SWITCH (OSC 2) 1. To access the OSC EDIT menu, press the OSC EDIT switch.
DeepMind 6 User Manual There is also a visualization of the modulation as shown below. The arrows indicate the polarity of the modulation. • ENV-1 - Bipolar use of the ENV 1 envelope. • ENV-2 - Bipolar use of the ENV 2 envelope. • ENV-3 - Bipolar use of the ENV 3 envelope. Note: In the visualization for Uni-polar LFO sources, the arrow only points in the UP direction, indicating that the modulation will be positive from the base pitch. The default setting for the P.MOD-SRC is LFO-1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual • ENV-1 - Bipolar use of the ENV 1 envelope. In this mode the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49%. • ENV-2 - Bipolar use of the ENV 2 envelope. In this mode the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49%. • ENV-3 - Bipolar use of the ENV 3 envelope. In this mode the TONE MOD fader is used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to ± 49%.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.4.2 POLY EDIT SWITCH • 1. To access the POLY EDIT menu, press the POLY EDIT switch. Unison-2 - The next available two voices are allocated to each note played. Detuning is applied as shown below: UNISON 2 UNISON 2 WAVEFORM ROOT NOTE FREQUENCY FLASHING=EDIT UNISON 2 SPECTRUM 2. The POLY EDIT switch will then start flashing and the VOICE PARAMETERS menu will appear. Press it again to reach the PITCH PARAMETERS menu, and again to reach the CHAIN PARAMETERS menu. 8.4.
DeepMind 6 User Manual • Mono - The same voice is allocated to every note played. • Mono-2 - The same two voices are allocated to each note played. Voices are spread in the same way as Unison-2 mode. • Mono-3 - The same three voices are allocated to each note played. Voices are spread in the same way as Unison-3 mode. • Mono-4 - The same four voices are allocated to each note played. Voices are spread in the same way as Unison-4 mode.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.4.4 PITCH PARAMETERS MENU • Fix-Rate - In this mode the slide time between played notes is a fixed rate, regardless of overlapping notes. The pitch distance from note to note will affect the time it takes to slide between notes. The sliding between notes is linear. • Fix-Fing - In this mode the slide time between played notes is a fixed rate. The pitch distance from note to note will affect the time it takes to slide between notes.
• DeepMind 6 User Manual PORTA-OSC-BAL - This option allows you to balance the application of PORTA-TIME (the slide time between played notes) between OSC1 and OSC2. When a positive setting is chosen, the OSC 1 PORTA-TIME will decrease. At its maximum value (127), the OSC 1 PORTA-TIME will be zero, and the pitch change will happen immediately (no sliding). When a negative setting is chosen, the OSC 2 PORTA-TIME will decrease.
DeepMind 6 User Manual • KEY RANGE - Select ON if you have two DeepMind synthesizers and would like to set up a KEYBOARD SPLIT. One DeepMind can operate one side of the keyboard, and the other DeepMind can control the other side. Each side of the split can have its own program. • RANGE-LOWER - This option allows you to set up the lower key for your KEYBOARD SPLIT.
DeepMind 6 User Manual OPERATION OF THE POLY CHAIN • 4. The first DeepMind unit will play as normal. 5. The other DeepMind units will come into play whenever the voices exceed multiples of 6. 6. Use each DeepMind unit's volume control to adjust the levels, and/or adjust your external mixer as desired. 7. With the PROGRAM-LINK ON, then the first unit will control the program playing in the next units in line.
DeepMind 6 User Manual SETTING UP A KEYBOARD SPLIT Important settings You can use 2 or more DeepMind units to set up a KEYBOARD SPLIT. For example: In order to successfully set up a KEYBOARD SPLIT, there are a number of settings that need to be checked and adjusted in various menus as follows: • One unit can be a DeepMind 6 with its integral keyboard. • A second unit can be a DeepMind 12D desktop synthesizer with no keyboard.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Using the CHAIN PARAMETERS menu to create a KEYBOARD SPLIT Setting up the second unit 1. To directly access the CHAIN PARAMETERS menu, use the POLY section's EDIT switch three times and the menu will appear, and the EDIT switch will flash. Do this for both DeepMind units. 7. Press and hold EDIT on the second unit, with RANGE-LOWER selected, and press the middle C key on the keyboard (for example). 8.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.5 VCF 8.5.1 VCF FREQ FADER The VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER (VCF) is an advanced filter designed specifically for the DeepMind 6. The VCF filter changes the tone color created by the OSCs and NOISE generator by cutting off, or emphasizing frequencies/harmonics. The VCF stage allows the low frequencies to pass, and cuts off higher frequencies. This approach is used by many classic subtractive synthesizers.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Note: The slope of the filter will update depending on the use of a 2-pole or 4-pole configuration. The VCF RES range is from 0.0% to 100.0%. The default VCF RES setting is 0.0%. The fader position, current value and stored value for the VCF RES fader is shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the resonance as shown below: 8.5.2 VCF RES FADER 8.5.3 2-POLE SWITCH ON=2P / OFF=4P • The VCF RES fader controls the resonance of the filter.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.5.4 VCF EDIT SWITCH • MW-LFO-DEPTH - This option controls how much the MOD WHEEL position will affect the LFO MODULATION DEPTH. This allows you to add LFO modulation of the filter frequency expressively while you play. The MW-LFO-DEPTH range is from 0 to 255, and the default setting is 0. • FLASHING=EDIT 1. To access the VCF menu press the VCF EDIT switch. 2. The VCF EDIT switch will then start flashing and the VCF PARAMETERS menu is then shown: 3.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.5.5 VCF ENV FADER 8.5.6 INVERT SWITCH ON=INVERTED • • The VCF ENV fader controls the amount of VCF ENVELOPE modulation that will be applied to the cut-off frequency value. When the cut-off frequency is modulated by the VCF ENVELOPE, each note will be affected by the ADSR (and Curves) stages for the VCF ENVELOPE. You can use this to apply subtle or aggressive modulation to the harmonic characteristics of each note played for the duration they are playing.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.5.7 VCF LFO FADER 8.5.8 VCF KYBD FADER • • The VCF LFO fader controls the amount of VCF LFO modulation that will be applied to the cut-off frequency value. You can select which LFO will be used as the modulation source in the VCF PARAMETERS menu. When the cut-off frequency is modulated by the VCF LFO, each note will be affected by the shape and speed of the LFO.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.6 VCA 8.6.2 VCA EDIT MENU The VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA) is split into two stages. The first is a per-voice stereo VCA which can be modulated by the VCA ENVELOPE, the PAN-SPREAD setting, the VELOCITY SENSITIVITY of the keyboard, and the Pan Destination in the Mod Matrix. 1. To access the VCA PARAMETERS menu, press the VCA EDIT switch. The second stage is a common VCA, used to correct, or compensate the level so that it is consistent between programs.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.7 HPF 8.7.2 BOOST SWITCH The HIGH PASS FILTER (HPF) is applied to the output of the VCA. Because the VCA sums all the voices, the HPF will affect all voices simultaneously. 8.7.1 HPF FREQ FADER ON=BASS BOOST • This switch controls the BOOST stage of the DeepMind 6. The boost function enables an analog circuit which is designed to boost low frequencies at 100 Hz using a shelving equalization and DC blocking functionality.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.8 ENVELOPES 8.8.1 VCA ENVELOPE SWITCH The DeepMind 6 has three envelope generators. Each of these generates a control signal with 4 stages (Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release). 1. To access the VCA ENVELOPE page, press the VCA Envelope switch. • The VCA envelope is used to adjust the level of the note being played over time. • The VCF envelope is used to adjust the cut-off frequency of the filter for each note played over time.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.8.2 VCF ENVELOPE SWITCH 8.8.3 MOD ENVELOPE SWITCH 1. To access the VCF ENVELOPE page, press the VCF ENVELOPE switch. 1. To access the MOD ENVELOPE page, press the MOD ENVELOPE switch. ON = EDIT ON = EDIT 2. The VCF ENVELOPE switch will turn on, and the VCF ENVELOPE menu will appear as shown: 3. To navigate the options in the VCF ENVELOPE menu, use the BANK/UP or BANK/DOWN switches and the -/NO or +/YES switches. 4.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.8.4 CURVES SWITCH 3. To return to normal operation of the ADSR stages, press the CURVES switch again. The CURVES switch will no longer illuminate, and the faders will now control the ADSR stages of whichever envelope switch is currently on: VCF, VCF, or MOD. Note: The curve values and the respective response curves are shown below for guidance: Attack Curve Settings ON=CURVES 0 64 1. Press the VCA, VCF, or MOD switch to choose the envelope whose curves you wish to modify.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.9 MOD MATRIX • MODULATION SOURCE - To add a modulation source, navigate to the SOURCE column and the bus you wish to use, and use the rotary knob or DATA ENTRY fader to select the required source. • MODULATION ROUTING DEPTH - To change the bus routing depth, navigate to the DEPTH column and the bus you wish to use, and use the rotary knob or DATA ENTRY fader to select the required depth.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 8.9.1 MODULATION SOURCES 8.9.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Name Description 81-92 Fx 1 Params Effects Slot 1 Parameters Envelope 1 Sustain Level Curve 93-104 Fx 2 Params Effects Slot 2 Parameters Env1 RelCur Envelope 1 Release Time Curve 105-116 Fx 3 Params Effects Slot 3 Parameters 43 Env2 Attack Envelope 2 Attack Time 117-128 Fx 4 Params Effects Slot 4 Parameters 44 Env2 Decay Envelope 2 Decay Time 129 Fx 1 Level Effects Slot 1 Level 45 Env2 Sus Envelope 2 Sustain Level 130 Fx 2 Level Effects Slot 2 Level
DeepMind 6 User Manual 9. Effects Reference Guide 9.2 Effects Descriptions 9.1 Effects Table Here is a list and brief description of the effects available on the DeepMind 6 synthesizer.
DeepMind 6 User Manual VintageRev Gated Reverb Vintage Room simulates the reverberation that occurs when sound is recorded in a small room. When you want to add a bit of warmth and just a touch of reverb, the Vintage Room breathes life into close-mic'd guitar and drum tracks. (Inspired by the Quantec QRS) This effect was originally achieved by combining a reverb with a noise gate. Our gated reverb creates the same impression by a special shaping of the reverb tail.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Delay + Chamber Here we have combined Delay and Chamber reverb, so a single device can provide a variety of delay settings, plus add just the right type and amount of reverb to the selected signal. This device only uses one FX slot. (Inspired by the Lexicon PCM 70.) Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the ratio between delay and reverb. Low frequencies can be excluded with the LO CUT knob, and the MIX adjusts how much of the effect is added to the signal.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Rack Amplifier Modelled after the Tech 21 SansAmp, the Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp simulates the sound of plugging into a real guitar amp. From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, the Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound great without using an amp on stage. The PREAMP knob adjusts the amount of input gain prior to the band-specific distortion adjustment.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Tel-Ray Delay Inspired by the original Tel-Ray hardware from the 1960's using a tuna can, some oil and a motor. It has a very simple set of controls but allows you to create delays, echo, chorus, vibrato and reverb type effects. An incredibly versatile and creative effect which has a lush and unique character. DELAY controls the delay time. SUSTAIN controls how long the delay is sustained for.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Phaser a time difference between the wet and dry sound. The LO and HI CUT knobs allow the effected signal to be band-limited. The Dual Pitch effect allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently, and allows GAIN compensation and panning of the two channels. Note: If you notice any "glitching" that may occur when using low-level signals, we recommend using the Vintage Pitch FX shown below.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 9.3 Effects Parameters Note: Effects parameters which appear as modulation destinations are marked with a '*'. TC-DeepVRB (TC DEEP REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 PST Preset — — — Options: Ambience, Church, Gate, Hall, Lo Fi, Modulated, Plate, Room, Spring, Tile, Default. 2* DCY Decay s 0.1 s 6.0 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate (range is preset dependant). 3* TON Tone % -50.0% 50.
DeepMind 6 User Manual RoomRev (ROOM REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 PRE PreDelay ms 0.0 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. 2* DCY Decay s 0.3 s 28.9 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate. 3 SIZ Size m 4.0 m 76.0 m Controls the perceived size of the space being created by the reverb. 4* DMP Damping Hz 1000 Hz 20000 Hz Adjusts the decay of the high frequencies within the reverb tail.
DeepMind 6 User Manual HallRev (HALL REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 PD PreDelay ms 0.0 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. 2* DCY Decay s 0.2 s 4.9 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate. 3 SIZ Size -2.0 200.0 Controls the perceived size of the space being created by the reverb. 4* DMP Damping Hz 1000 Hz 20000 Hz Adjusts the decay of the high frequencies within the reverb tail.
DeepMind 6 User Manual PlateRev (PLATE REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 PD PreDelay ms 0.0 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. 2* DCY Decay s 0.5 s 10.0 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate. 3 SIZ Size — 2.0 200.0 Controls the perceived size of the space being created by the reverb. 4* DMP Damping Hz 1000 Hz 20000 Hz Adjusts the decay of the high frequencies within the reverb tail.
DeepMind 6 User Manual GatedRev (GATED REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 PD PreDelay ms 0.0 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. 2 DCY Decay ms 140.0 ms 1000.0 ms Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate. 3* ATK Attack — 0.0 30.0 Adjusts the contour of the reverberation envelope. 4* DEN Density — 1.0 50.0 Manipulates the reflection density in the simulated room. 5 SPR Spread — 0.0 100.
DeepMind 6 User Manual ChorusVerb (CHORUS & REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* SPD Speed Hz 0.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rate of the chorus. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. 2* DEP Depth % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the modulation depth of the chorus. 3 DLY Delay ms 0.5 ms 50.0 ms Adjusts the delay of the chorus. 4* PHS Phase — 0.0 180.0 Offsets the phase between the left and right channels. 5 WAV Wave % 0.
DeepMind 6 User Manual FlangeVerb (FLANGER & REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* SPD Speed Hz 0.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rate of the flanger. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. 2* DEP Depth % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the modulation depth of the flanger. 3 DLY Delay ms 0.5 ms 20.0 ms Adjusts the delay of the flanger. 4* PHS Phase — 0.0 180.0 Offsets the phase between the left and right channels. 5* FBK Feed % -90.0% 90.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Enhancer (ENHANCING EQ) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* OGN OutGain dB -12.0 dB 12.0 dB Compensates for changes in level resulting from the effect. 2* SPR Spread % 0.0% 100% Emphasizes the stereo content for a wider mix. 3* BGN BassGain % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the gain of the bass band. 4* BFR BassFreq — 1.0 50.0 Adjusts the frequency of the bass band. 5* MGN MidGain % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the gain of the mid band. 6* MIQ MidQ — 1.0 50.
DeepMind 6 User Manual MulBndDist (MULTIBAND DISTORTION) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* IPG InputGain dB -24.0 dB 24.0 dB Controls the amount of input gain applied to the signal. 2 DST Dist Types — — — Distortion Type: VAL(Valve), SAT(Saturation), TUB (Tube), & Post Filter variants (PFV/PFS/PFT). 3* LBL Low Level dB -12.0 dB 12.0 dB Controls the level of the frequencies below XoverFreq 1. 4* LDR Low Drive % 0.
DeepMind 6 User Manual EdisonEX1 (STEREO IMAGING) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 ON On — OFF ON Allows the effect to be turned On or Off. 2 IMD InMode — ST M/S Controls the input mode (Stereo or Mid/Side). 3 OMD OutMode — ST M/S Controls the output mode (Stereo or Mid/Side). 4* STS StSpread — -50.0 50.0 Controls the spread of the stereo field. 5* LMF LMFSpread — -50.0 50.0 Controls the spread of the stereo field for low/mid frequencies only. 6* BAL Balance — -50.0 50.
DeepMind 6 User Manual NoiseGate (NOISE GATE) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* THR Threshold dB -50.0 0.0 Sets signal level at which gate opens. 2* RNG Range dB -100.0 0.0 Control adjusts the amount of gain reduction applied to the signal below threshold. 3* ATT Attack ms 0.0 20.0 Adjusts time taken for gate to open after an over-threshold signal. 4* REL Release ms 2.0 1999.9 Adjusts time taken for gate to close after programme material falls back below threshold.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 3TapDelay (3-TAP DELAY) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 TIM Time ms 1.0 ms 1500.0 ms Sets the master delay time, and the first stage. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. 2* GNT GainT % 0.0% 100% Sets the gain level of the first stage of the delay. 3* PNT PanT % -100% 100% Sets the position of the first delay stage in the stereo field. 4* FBK Feedback % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the amount of feedback.
DeepMind 6 User Manual T-RayDelay (TEL-RAY DELAY) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* MIX Mix % 0.0% 100% Controls the mix (or ratio) of wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals. 2* DLY Delay % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the master delay time. 3* SUS Sustain % 0.0% 100% Controls how long the delay is sustained for. Warning at 100% build up will occur. 4* WOB Wobble % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the amount of wobble caused by age and quality of build/materials. 5* TON Tone % 0.
DeepMind 6 User Manual ModDlyRev (MODULATION/DELAY/REVERB) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 TIM Time ms 1.0 ms 1500.0 ms Sets the master delay time. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. 2 FAC Factor — — — Sets the delay to rhythmic fractions (1, 1/2, 2/3, 3/2). 3* FBK Feedback % 0.0% 100% Controls the percentage of positive feedback. 4* FHC FeedHC Hz 200.0 Hz 20000.0 Hz Adjusts the high cut filter frequency in the feedback path. 5* DEP Depth % 0.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Chorus-D (DIMENSIONAL CHORUS) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 ON On — OFF ON Allows the effect to be turned On or Off. 2 MOD Mode — M ST Switches the operation between Mono and Stereo modes. 3* MIX Mix % 0.0% 100% Controls the mix (or ratio) of wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals. 4 SW1 Sw1 — OFF ON Engages level one intensity (minimum). 5 SW2 Sw2 — OFF ON Engages level two intensity. 6 SW3 Sw3 — OFF ON Engages level three intensity.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Phaser (STEREO PHASER) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* SPD Speed Hz 0.0 Hz 5 Hz Sets the modulation speed. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. 2* DEP Depth % 0.0% 100% Controls the depth (amount) of modulation. 3* RES Reso % 0.0% 100% Adjusts the resonance of the multiple filter stages. 4* BAS Base Freq Hz 20 Hz 15000 Hz Adjusts the frequency range of the modulated filters. 5 STG Stages — 2.0 12.0 Controls how many filter stages are used.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Dual Pitch (DUAL PITCH SHIFTER) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* SM1 Semi1 — -12.0 12.0 Adjusts the pitch of the first channel in semi-tones. 2* CN1 Cent1 — -50.0 50.0 Adjusts the pitch of the first channel in cents. 3 DL1 Delay1 ms 1.0 ms 500.0 ms Adjusts the time difference between the wet and dry signals. Sync options from 4 to 1/64 bars. 4* GN1 Gain1 % 0.0% 100% Allows gain compensation to be applied to the first channel. 5* PN1 Pan1 % -100.
DeepMind 6 User Manual RotarySpkr (ROTARY SPEAKER) No DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1* LOS LoSpeed Hz 0.1 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rotational speed when the Low Speed operation is selected. 2* HIS HiSpeed Hz 2.0 Hz 9.9 Hz Adjusts the rotational speed when the High Speed operation is selected. 3* ACC Accel % 0.0% 100% Adjusts how quickly the speed increases and decreases from the Slow mode to the Fast mode. 4* DIS Distance % 0.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 10. Short-cuts In order to speed up programming tasks there are several short-cuts implemented on the DeepMind 6 as listed below. Note: While holding down any of the shortcut switches, the menu will momentarily switch to the relevant menu. Once you release the shortcut switch you will be returned to the PROG screen. 10.1 Menu Parameter Reset To reset any menu parameter to its default setting momentarily, press the -/NO and +/YES switches at the same time. 10.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 10.8 Polyphony To change the POLYPHONY, press and hold the UNISON DETUNE EDIT switch. While holding the switch, you can then adjust the UNISON DETUNE fader to select the POLYPHONY from the available options. The following message will be shown to give you guidance while holding the UNISON DETUNE EDIT switch. 10.9 Program Help To access the program browser, press and hold the PROG switch.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 11. Applications On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your DeepMind 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer, using a few practical examples. 11.
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DeepMind 6 User Manual 12. DAW MIDI Configuration All the parameters which can be controlled by MIDI can be recorded and then played back as automation data within any DAW or application that supports MIDI. The DeepMind 6 offers three methods of communicating via MIDI: • Physical MIDI Ports - When using the physical MIDI ports you will need to connect these to a MIDI interface or other device which can pass the MIDI information to your host computer/tablet/phone.
USB TAP Master BPM Clock Generator MIDI IN Master BPM CLOCK DIVIDER KEY-SYNC Key Gate Control Sequencer Pedal Mod Destination Key Pitch AFT CURVE SWING Sequence Editor LOOPING RATE GATE TIME Gate LENGTH Pattern Editor MIDI OUT ARP-TO-MIDI SWING External MIDI Clock Generator OCT MODE POLY CHORD CHORD OCT OCT VEL-CURVE CtrlSeq Clock Arp Input Notes Arp Clock ON/OFF HOLD Velocity Pattern Editor SLEW RATE USB ENABLE TRIGGERING PRIORITY POLYPHONY Mono LFO 2 Clock Generato
MW-LFO-DEPTH Aftertouch AFT-LFO-DEPTH LFO-1 LFO-2 LFO SELECT Pitch Bend PARAM DRIFT Key Velocity RES Key LFO-1 LFO-2 LOOP SEQ(Step) VCF-ENV-TRIG Res Freq VCF PARAM DRIFT PARAM DRIFT LFO Mod Wheel PARAM DRIFT P.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 14. Connection Wiring Diagrams The DeepMind 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer uses servo-balanced outputs. The circuit design has an automatic hum suppression with balanced signals and is able to operate, without problem, even at highest levels. Externally-induced mains hum etc, is thus efficiently suppressed.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 15. Technical Specifications Global USB Display Backlit LCD Type Class compliant USB 2.0, type B Main Menus PROG, FX, GLOBAL, COMPARE, WRITE Supported operating systems Edit Menus ARP/SEQ, LFOs, OSCs, POLY, VCF, VCA, VCA ENV, VCF ENV, MOD ENV, MOD MATRIX Windows 7 or higher** Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher iOS 8 or higher (iPad) Android 6.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 16. MIDI Commands MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a messaging protocol used to transfer or communicate information between devices and/or host computers. 16.1 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 6 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 Transmit/Export Recognize/Import Remarks 1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 16.2 Continuous Controller Messages MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 1 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 6 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 2 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 6 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 3 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 6 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 17. MIDI NRPN Commands NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Numbers) are a special type of MIDI communication that allows control of parameters that are not defined in the basic MIDI standard. NRPNs work by using groups of defined controller messages to expand the number of available parameter numbers and also to extend the maximum resolution. For more information on NRPNs and their implementation please consult the MIDI Manufacturers Association at www.midi.org.
DeepMind 6 User Manual MSB LSB 14-bit Parameter Name Range Notes 0 34 34 Portamento time 0-255 0 35 35 Portamento mode 0-13 — Normal (0), Fingered (1), Fixed Rate (2), Fixed Rate Fingered (3), Exponential (4), Exponential Fingered (5), Fixed +2 (6), Fixed -2 (7), Fixed +5 (8), Fixed -5 (9), Fixed +12 (10), Fixed -12 (11), Fixed +24 (12), Fixed -24 (13) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4
DeepMind 6 User Manual MSB LSB 14-bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129
DeepMind 6 User Manual MSB LSB 14-bit 1 28 156 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 - 50 51 52 - 63 64 65 - 76 77 78 - 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 - 111 112 113 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 - 178 179 180 - 191 192 193 - 204 205 206 - 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 - 239 240 241 Parameter Name Range Notes Arp Mode 0-10 Up (0), Down (1), Up&Down (2), Up Inv (3), Down Inv (4), Up&Down Inv (5), Up Alt (6), Down Alt (7), Random (8), As Played (
DeepMind 6 User Manual 19. MIDI SysEx Commands SysEx (System Exclusive) are a special type of MIDI communication that allows control of parameters and settings on a device/manufacturer specific basis. For more information on SysEx and its implementation please consult the MIDI Manufacturers Association at www.midi.org. For specific information regarding the support of SysEx data within any third party Audio/MIDI applications please consult the manufacturer.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 19.2.3 Bulk Dump Packed Data Format 19.2.4 Dump Messages The bulk dumps listed below all use "Packed MS bit" format data packing so a raw data set of 7 bytes x 8 bits are transmitted as 8 bytes of 7-bits (MSB is 0 for SysEx message data) with the MSBs of the original bytes packed into the first bytes of the 8 byte transmitted sequence. These messages can be used to request a data dump, and are shown with their responses.
DeepMind 6 User Manual GLOBAL PARAMETER DUMP RESPONSE MIDI Bytes Description F0 00, 20, 32 20 0d 06 06 — F7 System Exclusive Start Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind 6 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 ) Global Parameter Dump Response Comms Protocol Version 45 Bytes of Global Data packed into 56 7-bit message bytes.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CALIBRATION DATA DUMP REQUEST MIDI Bytes Description F0 00, 20, 32 20 0d 11 F7 System Exclusive Start Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind 6 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 ) Calibration Data Dump Request End of System Exclusive CALIBRATION DATA DUMP RESPONSE MIDI Bytes Description F0 00, 20, 32 20 0d 12 06 System Exclusive Start Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind 6 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 ) Calibration Data Dump Response Comms Protocol Version Voice and Controller calibration
DeepMind 6 User Manual 20. Firmware Update The DeepMind 6 can receive operating system updates which may add new features or resolve issues. These operating system updates come in the form of "firmware". To perform a firmware update, follow these steps: 1. Check update availability at www.behringer.com 2. Download update 3. Unzip/Expand files to a folder on your local hard drive. 4. Inside the folder start the "DeepMind Updater" application 5.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 22. Bootloader Menu CAUTION: This menu is for factory or service use only. Improper use may cause damage to the DeepMind 6. Note: Please ensure you backup any programs / patterns before using any of the bootloader functionality To show the bootloader menu follow these steps: 1. Ensure the DeepMind 6 is turned off. 2. Press and hold the PROG and WRITE switches. 3. Turn the DeepMind 6 on. 4. Release the PROG and WRITE switches.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 23. Definition of Terms This glossary provides an explanation of the symbols, terms and abbreviations used in this manual. 16'/8'/4': Used to describe the range of an oscillator, this term originates from pipe organs. The length of the pipe is inversely proportional to the pitch it produces, for example, a 4' pipe is one octave higher than an 8' pipe.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Digital Signal Processing (DSP): The numerical manipulation of signals, usually with the intention to measure, filter, change, effect, produce or compress continuous analog signals. Distortion: An effect based on pushing the boundaries of what a specific technology or implementation can achieve. At the point where technology begins to overload, overdrive, clip, saturate or generally misbehave is where distortion starts to appear.
DeepMind 6 User Manual MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface): A technical standard that describes a protocol, digital interface and connectors and allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related hardware/software devices to connect and communicate. MIDI Clock: A clock signal which is broadcast over MIDI to ensure that devices are synchronised. Also known as MIDI Beat Clock or MIDI Timing Clock.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Resonance: The emphasis/boost of frequencies around the cut-off point just before attenuation starts to occur. As resonance increases, it will reach a point where the filter will start to self oscillate, producing a signal even when there is no input. Sync (Oscillator): A function where one oscillator is synchronised to another. The waveform of the slave oscillator is reset whenever the waveform of the master oscillator restarts.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 24. Appendix 1 - Octave Shifting +3 OCTAVES +3 +2 +2 OCTAVES +1 OCTAVE +1 +0 –1 –2 DEFAULT -1 OCTAVE -2 OCTAVES C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 DeepMind 6 Keyboard C2 C3 C4 C5 25.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 26. Appendix 3 - Poly Chords The following tables show some of the Poly Chords created automatically by the Poly Chord WIZARD. In this mode, there are four categories (CAT): MAJOR, MINOR, DOM, and DIM. Each category has various TYPES available, and three modifiers (MOD): BASS, SPREAD, and SPREAD2.
DeepMind 6 User Manual 26.1 MODIFIER: NONE CAT: MAJOR CAT: MINOR • TYPE: Various, as shown below • TYPE: Various, as shown below • MOD: NONE • MOD: NONE • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 Mi Note: The examples below show the available chord TYPES that the WIZARD automatically generates when C4 is held.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CAT: DOM C4 DOM 13 • TYPE: Various, as shown below • MOD: NONE • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 DOM #9#5 C4 DOM 7 C4 DOM 9 C4 DOM 7SuS4 CAT: DIM • TYPE: Various, as shown below • MOD: NONE • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 DIM C4 DOM 9SuS4 C4 DIM Au9 C4 DOM 11 C4 DIM Dim7 C4 DOM 7#5 C4 DOM 9#5 C4 DOM 7#9 C4 DOM 13
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DeepMind 6 User Manual CAT: DOM CAT: DIM • TYPE: DOM7a • TYPE: DIM • MOD: BASS • MOD: BASS • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1 and 2 • NOTE: 1 and 2 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 DOM 7 C4 DIM C4 DOM 7, BASS, OCT-1, NOTE 1 C4 DIM, BASS, OCT-1, NOTE 1 C4 DOM 7, BASS, OCT-1, NOTE 2 C4 DIM, BASS, OCT-1, NOTE 2 C4 DOM 7, BASS, OCT+1, NOTE 1 C4 DIM, BASS, OCT+1, NOTE 1 C4 DOM 7, BASS, OCT+1, NOTE 2 C4 DIM, BASS, OCT+1, NOTE 2
DeepMind 6 User Manual 26.3 SPREAD MODIFIER CAT: MAJOR CAT: MINOR • TYPE: Mi • TYPE: Ma • MOD: SPREAD • MOD: SPREAD • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: C and F • NOTE: C and F • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 MINOR Mi Note: The examples below are just for Notes C and F, to show you the general idea of how the SPREAD modifier works.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CAT: DOM CAT: DIM • TYPE: DOM7 • TYPE: DIM • MOD: SPREAD • MOD: SPREAD • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: C and F • NOTE: C and F • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 DOM 7 C4 DIM C4 DOM 7, SPREAD, OCT-1, NOTE C C4 DIM, SPREAD, OCT-1, NOTE C C4 DOM 7, SPREAD, OCT-1, NOTE F C4 DIM, SPREAD, OCT-1, NOTE F C4 DOM 7, SPREAD, OCT+1, NOTE C C4 DIM, SPREAD, OCT+1, NOTE C C4 DOM 7, SPREAD, OCT+1, NOTE F C4 DIM, SPREAD, OCT+1, NOTE F
DeepMind 6 User Manual 26.4 SPREAD2 MODIFIER CAT: MAJOR CAT: MINOR • TYPE: Mi • TYPE: Ma • MOD: SPREAD2 • MOD: SPREAD2 • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 MINOR Mi Note: The examples below are just for Notes 1, 2, and 3, to show you the general idea of how the SPREAD2 modifier works. Other TYPES have more than 3 Note modifiers.
DeepMind 6 User Manual CAT: DOM CAT: DIM • TYPE: DOM7 • TYPE: DIM • MOD: SPREAD2 • MOD: SPREAD2 • OCT: -1 and +1 • OCT: -1 and +1 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 • NOTE: 1, 2, and 3 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 • ROOT NOTE: Playing C4 C4 DOM 7 C4 DIM C4 DOM 7, SPREAD2, OCT-1, NOTE 1 C4 DIM, SPREAD2, OCT-1, NOTE 1 C4 DOM 7, SPREAD2, OCT-1, NOTE 2 C4 DIM, SPREAD2, OCT-1, NOTE 2 C4 DOM 7, SPREAD2, OCT-1, NOTE 3 C4 DIM, SPREAD2, OCT-1, NOTE 3 C4 DOM 7, SPREAD2, OCT+1, NOTE 1 C4 DIM, SPREAD2,
DeepMind 6 User Manual 27. Appendix 4 - Default Program The following screenshots show the settings used for the "Default program" which you can use as a starting point for creating your own favorite programs. 5. Now that this default program is loaded, you can use it for a base from which to create your own programs. It has simple settings, with none of the following: Modulation Matrix, FX, Arpeggiator, Patterns, or Control Sequencer. You can add these in as you build up your sounds.
DeepMind 6 User Manual Note: Some menus and menu items affect Global parameters rather than individual program parameters. When these items are adjusted, the program name will not appear with an asterisk*.
DeepMind 6 User Manual VOICE MENU (POLY EDIT Switch, page 1) VCA ENVELOPE MENU (ENVELOPES VCA Switch) PITCH MENU (POLY EDIT Switch, page 2) VCF ENVELOPE MENU (ENVELOPES VCF Switch) VCF MENU (VCF EDIT Switch) MOD ENVELOPE MENU (ENVELOPES MOD Switch) VCA MENU (VCA EDIT Switch)
DeepMind 6 User Manual 28. Appendix 5 - Revert to Panel When you load a program, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 6 may not match the position stored in memory. If you would like to send all the physical positions to the program (rather than moving each fader individually until you reach the stored value), follow the procedure below: 3. If you want to save this change, press the WRITE switch.
DeepMind 6 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION DeepMind 6 Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Address: 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290 DeepMind 6 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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