ZADAR quadruple envelope generator operator’s manual rev. 1973/2.
module explained SALUT ering up. To better understand the device, we strongly advise the user to read through the entire manual before using the module. Thank you for purchasing this Xaoc Devices product. Zadar is a powerful, four-channel envelope, modulation, and transient generator, in a compact yet very complete, feature-rich package. It is capable of synthesizing a vast palette of envelope shapes starting from hundreds of shapes stored in the memory.
front panel overview fig.
INTERFACE OVERVIEW fig. 2: retriggering behavior Zadar features four identical channels named a, b, c, d with dedicated CV inputs and outputs, all sharing a common set of controls. Within each channel, the trig input 1 expects a trigger or gate impulse to initiate the envelope. The asgn socket 2 is an assignable CV input for external control (-10 to 10V) over a desired parameter. To learn how to assign a parameter, please read further down this manual.
cv asignment Press the sus/level encoder D to toggle between sustain and level parameters. The sustain sets the point on the envelope to be held whenever a gate signal fed into trig input is high. The position is indicated with a vertical dashed line. note: to disable the sustain stage, simply move the sustain point to the very end of the envelope until the display reads off. module installed, a secondary CV assignments page appears that addresses the extra set of asgn inputs on the expander.
chaining the envelopes The selection of a chain algorithm is performed by operating the red knob (associated with channel A ). There are 16 available algorithms (fig. 7) defining various two-channel chain splits, chains of three or four channels, and looped derivatives of these. note: envelopes chained to some other previous channel have their trig inputs inactive. Any unchained envelopes can still be used independently.
preset management fig. 7: chain algorithms the number of cycles from 0 to 100 or to infinity (∞). The last value yields an oscillator-like behavior. Repeating is also possible for envelopes that are parts of a chain, however, infinite cycles is then disabled. to select one of 18 preset slots. Then push the knob again to bring up the selection of possible operations: save, load, clear, and default preset. To prevent mistakes, a confirmation will be required for each operation.
main features WARRANTY TERMS XAOC DEVICES WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP, AND TO CONFORM WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. DURING THAT PERIOD ANY MALFUNCTIONING OR DAMAGED UNITS WILL BE REPAIRED, SERVICED, AND CALIBRATED ON A RETURN-TO-FACTORY BASIS.
