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  • Page 1 NYBORG 12/24 user manual
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Introduc)on ..........................Why Do I need this synth? What’s So Special? ................What are the Differences Between Nyborg-12 and Telemark? ..........Nyborg Layout ..........................MIDI (DAW Use) or CV & Gate? 8 Moun)ng Op)ons ........................VERTICAL (TALL) ........................HORIZONTAL (FLAT) ........................WITH WOOD SIDES ........................TWO (OR MORE!) SIDE BY SIDE ....................TWO UNITS RACKED ........................ Safety Instruc)ons ........................Ge^ng Started .......................... Power ............................MIDI ............................Example set up; 12 Note; 12 Ini)al Tuning ..........................

  • Page 3: Nyborg - Nov 2017 | Page

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Changing Mechanical Configura)on ..................Fi^ng rack ears ......................... Fi^ng Wood Sides ........................Changing From Ver)cal to Horizontal Orienta)on ..............No Signal? ..........................Internal Calibra)on of internal VCOs ..................Specifica)on Nyborg 12 ......................Warranty ........................... Nyborg - Nov 2017 | Page ! 3...

  • Page 4: Introduc)On

    With exception of the MIDI to CV circuit, which by its nature must have a digital element, Nyborg really is analogue and the sound benefit is immediately apparent! We get may good comments about how good Analogue Solutions sound, how good, warm and full of character they are.

  • Page 5: What Are The Differences Between Nyborg-12 And Telemark

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual What are the Differences Between Nyborg-12 and Telemark? They essentially share the same circuits, so will sound similar. The main differences are outlined below: Nyborg12 Advantages / Additions Octave switches on the VCO. ‘Free run’ setting - disconnects VCO from MIDI pitch. Good for effects or using the VCO as a modulator.

  • Page 6: Nyborg Layout

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Nyborg Layout Note: Nyborg24 is just about identical. But see notes on filter section. Nyborg - Nov 2017 | Page ! 6...
  • Page 7 Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual NYBORG: SYNTH – PERCUSSION – AUDIO PROCESSOR Nyborg is a compact analogue synthesizer. Analogue - as in really analogue. Aside from the MIDI chip (which has to be digital), everything else is totally analogue using real transistors and op-amps. There are no CPU stabilised and quan)sed circuits, no DCOs, no digital LFOs and no digital EGs, as found on other so called analogue synths. The circuitry is based on designs da)ng back to the mid-1970s. So Nyborg has a genuine old sound. Audio Applications MONO SYNTHESISER Nyborg is for use any )me you need analogue sound effects, fat basses, screaming leads, beeps, tones, zaps, and all the other crazy sounds associated with analogue synthesis. Use in place of your boring digital synths and DSP som synths. EFFECTS PROCESSOR Nyborg has an audio input socket, so you can feed external sounds through the on-board analogue filters for analogue processing.

  • Page 8: Midi (Daw Use) Or Cv & Gate

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual MIDI (DAW Use) or CV & Gate? This unit can be used with a MIDI keyboard (or DAW, or sequencer) or you can use it with an analogue sequencer, such as Oberkorn. It can also be used by MIDI and CV at the same )me! So you could have an analogue step sequencer such as Oberkorn playing a ligle melody, then using a MIDI keyboard (or MIDI sequencer) transpose the Oberkorn sequence.
  • Page 9 Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Amplifier The VCA can be controlled from Gate or Envelope. It can be set to BYPASS so it is always ‘open’. This allows Nyborg to be used as an effects processor. Finally there is a CYCLE op)on. This sets the envelope to be constantly re-triggered by the LFO allowing for hands-off sound effects. Envelopes There are two EGs – each having control over ATTACK, SUSTAIN, and combined DECAY/ RELEASE. Modulation Great thought has been placed into modula)on route choices, allowing a wide range of sounds to be produced, including percussion and ‘modular’ style sounds. MIDI MIDI is inten)onally kept simple – so you can concentrate on making new sounds and making music – not ge^ng )ed up with SYSEX programming. You get the all important control over filter cut-off using MIDI Velocity (or a MIDI controller). External CV Control Sockets Nyborg can be controlled via an external analogue sequencer, such as Oberkorn, using the top panel CV sockets. There are pitch CV sockets for each VCO PITCH1 and PITCH2, filter CUTOFF, GATE (to trigger the EGs), EXT (to feed an external CV to various circuits). Also, on the rear panel are two spare 6.35mm big jack sockets. Using these you can route external audio through the filter. Set the VCA to BYPASS and use Nyborg as an effects processor! Nyborg - Nov 2017 | Page ! 9...

  • Page 10: Moun)Ng Op)Ons

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Mounting Options Nyborg can be orientated and configured in several ways; VERTICAL (TALL) As standard, it comes as a vertical desktop unit just like it’s big brother Telemark. HORIZONTAL (FLAT) It is possible to reconfigure it so that it is a flat table top unit, like its cousin Leipzig-S is.

  • Page 11: Safety Instruc)Ons

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Safety Instructions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING: • Only use the correct power adaptor - 230V for UK/EU (110V for N.America). • Never handle the adaptor with wet hands • Never excessively bend the adaptor cable or get it trapped or place heavy objects on it.

  • Page 12: Ge^ng Started

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Getting Star ted POWER Nyborg comes with a power supply. It uses a power supply with an AC output (not DC!) If your power supply comes with a selection of connector plugs, use the one with the yellow coloured centre.

  • Page 13: Ini)Al Tuning

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual 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 as these are true analogue VCOs –...

  • Page 14: Circuits In Detail

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Circuits in Detail Here follows details on the sockets and controls, with brief simplified explanations of what the circuits do. We have not gone into technical details on how or exactly what each circuit does but tried to explain each control's function and effect.

  • Page 15: Vco 1 & 2

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual VCO 1 & 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.
  • Page 16 Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual MODULATION SOURCE ROTARY SWITCH This selects the modulation source for either PWM or FM and is routed to the control above. The source options are; EG1/2 For pitch sweeps. Good for percussion sounds. EXT A signal patching into the EXT socket s used as a modulation source.

  • Page 17: Audio Mixer

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Audio Mixer NOISE GENERATOR The noise generator produces white noise which contains all audible frequencies at equal volume. This is like the hiss you hear between radio stations. The signal is available for filtering via the Noise/Sub mixer control. Noise would be used for sound effects such as breath, wind, percussion, etc.

  • Page 18: Vcf - Nyborg-12

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual VCF - Nyborg-12 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. The main character of the filter is a 2 pole, 12dB/Octave ‘oberheim’...

  • Page 19: Nyborg-24 Filter

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual modulation signal is inverted (negative). In a central position the selected modulation source will not affect cut-off modulation. NOTCH This sets the relative mix between the low pass and high pass filters that is fed to the...

  • Page 20: Filtering External Sound Sources

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual FILTERING EXTERNAL SOUND SOURCES External sound sources, such as vocals, guitars, mixer sends, samplers, etc. can be sent through the filter for extra treatment. Note, mic's and guitars may need pre•amping use if the signal is too quiet.

  • Page 21: Envelope Generators

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Envelope Generators 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.

  • Page 22: Vca

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual 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.

  • Page 23: Lfo

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) is basically identical to a VCO, it is another oscillator, except that it produces periodic wave forms of low frequency, typically sub- audio. These slow cyclic waveforms are used for modulating other circuit parameters, for example, for sweeping the filter cut-off up...

  • Page 24: Patch Sockets

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  • Page 25 Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual PATCH SOCKETS Nyborg has some 3.5mm mono CV sockets on the top panel to allow optional patching some essential signal. Typically you might want to use these to control the synth from an analogue sequencer, such as Analogue Solutions Oberkorn.
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  • Page 32: Se^ng Midi Receive Channel

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Setting MIDI Receive Channel FUNC(TION) 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.

  • Page 33: Blank Patch Sheets

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Blank Patch Sheets Print off or use a patch pad ‘Preset’ Patches Try these patches. Play around with the settings to tweak to your liking.
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  • Page 34: Changing Mechanical Configura)On

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Changing Mechanical Configuration FITTING RACK EARS Rack ears are optional. To rack mount Nyborg, you will in fact need two of them, as the combined width makes up one whole rack width. A single Nyborg cannot be rack mounted since they are half...

  • Page 35: Changing From Ver)Cal To Horizontal Orienta)On

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Place the synth on its side on the wood. Adjust position carefully. Typically set the front of the Nyborg back at least 5mm from front edge of wood, or just place Nyborg centrally on the wood.
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  • Page 37: No Signal

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual 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 •...

  • Page 38: Internal Calibra)On Of Internal Vcos

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Internal Calibration of internal VCOs Calibration of Nyborg 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.

  • Page 39: Specifica)On Nyborg 12

    Analogue Solutions | Nyborg | Manual Specification Nyborg 12 VCO1 Tune, Octave, PW Mod, FM Mod, Manual PW, Mod Source, Saw out, Pulse out, Sync, Free Run VCO2 Tune, Octave, PW Mod, FM Mod, Manual PW, Mod Source, Saw out, Pulse out, Sync, Wide Range Low pass filter, High pass filter, Band pass filter, Notch filter,...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    (such as extremes of temperature and/or moisture) or to wear resulting from normal use. At the sole discretion of Analogue Solutions, the warranty is deemed to be void should the unit be or considered to have been opened or any other modifications or tampering be carried out by unauthorised parties.

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