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- Page 1 Owners Manual MINIMAX ASB...
- Page 2 You will find the warranty regulations for the product at the end of this documentation. In no event will CreamWare be liable for any loss of data or for errors in data use or processing resulting from the use of this product or the documentation. In...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Owners Manual MINIMAX ASB Disclaimer Welcome Setup and layout Getting started Making connections Power adaptor MIDI connection Audio connection Power switch USB connection and drivers Installation of Remote-software Presets The Control Panel Controllers Oscillator Bank Mixer Modifiers Output The Configuration-Strip... -
Page 4: Welcome
Introduction What’s inside the MINIMAX ASB? Welcome Thank you for choosing MINIMAX ASB. You will have just as much fun with your MINIMAX ASB as we had when developing this unique and characteristic Synthesizer. Please read the manual thoroughly in order to fully take advantage of the many features the MINIMAX ASB has to offer. -
Page 5: Setup And Layout
The MINIMAX ASB handles even the most complex Modulations, filter FM or Oscillator-Modulation. Moreover, the nice thing about this, the MINIMAX ASB will always sound like the original. Thus MINIMAX ASB tops today’s digital synthesis technique. - Page 6 This way also a Filter FM with all the possible side chains occurring is easily possible. Besides that the envelopes of the MINIMAX ASB don’t need hideaway from the analog paragons. They’re not only fast, but also exactly modeled like the Original’s behavior.
- Page 7 Well – as mentioned before: we made this because we loved our work and we really hope you enjoy your MINIMAX ASB with the same intensity, we used to create it – for you.
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Page 8: Getting Started Making Connections
AC or DC 12V / 1.5 A power supply can be used as a replacement. The connection to the MINIMAX ASB is made with a hollow plug (5.5 mm x 2.1mm x 11.5 mm, center positive). -
Page 9: Audio Connection
In order to operate the MINIMAX ASB please turn the power switch on. USB Connections and driver installation (Windows XP) Rather than using MIDI to connect your MINIMAX ASB to a computer, you can use the implemented USB interface. To utilize this function, you need Windows Service Pack 2. - Page 10 Installation of the Remote-Software To install the Remote-Software coming with the MINIMAX ASB on your PC, please put the CD-ROM with print MINIMAX ASB into the CD-R drive of your Computer. The Install Dialog should then appear on your screen automatically. In case you have de-...
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Page 11: Presets
The final dialog offers the opportunity to open the Readme-File with actual information about the MINIMAX ASB and to start the Remote-Software after installation. Presets The Preset administration will be handled within the sound section of the Configuration-strip. -
Page 12: The Control Panel Controllers
Editing The Control Panel CONTROLLERS In this section, we will take into account common operations concerning this instrument and its modulation matrix. Tune This switch changes the entire instrument’s tune by +/- 2.5 half steps. Glide On This button activates the Glide function. -
Page 13: Oscillator Bank
OSCILLATOR BANK The oscillator bank has three oscillators. It is possible with each oscillator, to adjust its octave range as well as waveform. Oscillator 2 and 3 can further more be detuned with the Frequency knob. Because oscillator 3 can also be used as a modulation source, it is possible to separate it from the keyboard’s... -
Page 14: Mixer
External Input Volume This controls the volume for external signals. In order to hear a signal, you need to connect the MINIMAX ASB Audio-Input with an external sound source. The view control is above the volume slider. The louder the signal, the brighter is the light. -
Page 15: Modifiers
Feedback on This function connects the synthesizer’s output to the external input. You can use the external input amplifier to distort incoming signals. External Input Volume controls the amount of feedback or distortion. Bear in Mind that an external signal source cannot be used in this modus. - Page 16 Emphasis Emphasis describes the Resonance parameters. The Resonance is created by routing the feedback of the Filter Output to the Filter Input. The frequencies around the cutoff frequency will be strengthened this way. On full Emphasis the Filter sweeps in its own resonance and creates a sinus tone at the chosen cutoff frequency.
- Page 17 Filter Modulation Here you can activate additional Filter- Modulation. The source will be the signal defined within the Modulation- Mix section. This can be Oscillator 3, Noise or a mix of both. Intensity can be adjusted by using the Modulation- Wheel and its additional parameters.
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Page 18: Output
Release Release is the fourth element in influencing the envelope curve. It is only active, if the Decay push button is switched to “On” position. The Release-Phase can not be adjusted by a dedicated button or knob. Within the Release-Phase the envelope falls down to its minimum and the sound disappears. -
Page 19: Value
The Configuration-Strip The Configuration-Strip is used for System-Adjustments, Preset Configurations and various Display features. Match This display shows you all adjustable values for every parameter of the chosen preset . Turn a knob long enough so the LED (PRESET) in the middle blinks. -
Page 20: Midi
Midi Actuate the CHANNEL button in order to select the desired MIDI channel with the DOWN/UP buttons or Data Wheel. If a small vertical line appears under the channel number, this means the instrument receives MIDI data on all channels (Omni-Mode). Midi data will be sent though, on the selected channel. -
Page 21: Effects
Activate the USER button in order to switch between Factory and User-Bank. Please note, that you can only switch, when PRESET has been activated. The second function of the USER button will be activated by pressing for longer time. In this case all visible parameters of the hardware will be stored as they are. -
Page 22: Delay Time
Effect programs: Parameter: Control Range Chorus Depth 0 - 10 Chrus Rate 0.01 Hz - 2000 Hz Chorus Feedpack -5 bis +5 Delay Time 0.03ms - 1.4860s Delay BPM 72 - 192 Delay Note 1/1 1/2P 1/2 1/4P 1/4 1/4T 1/8P 1/8 1/8T 1/16P 1/16 1/16T 1/32P 1/32 1/32T 1/64P 1/64 1/64T... - Page 23 MINIMAX ASB Remote Software...
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Page 24: General Information
General Information In order to operate the MINIMAX ASB with the Remote- Software, you need to connect your MINIMAX ASB to a computer via USB or MIDI. The Panel’s Layout The Remote-Software offers you different pages for operation. The Main-Page shows the surface of the MINIMAX ASB and you will find all parameters which you already know from the hardware. -
Page 25: Main-Page
More details As the functions you can access on the Main Page are identical to the hardware behavior and have been described within the first chapters of this manual, the focus of this chapter lies on the additional functions of the Remote- Software. - Page 26 CHORUS/FLANGER The Chorus/Flanger Section offers access to the parameters of the implemented Chorus and Flanger effect of your MINIMAX ASB. By switching between Chorus and Flanger, you decide on which algorithm you want to work. Rate This is the value of the modulation velocity.
- Page 27 Feedback Here you adjust the intensity of the feedback Dry / Wet You decide how much the effect becomes part of the signal. Dry = low percentage, Wet = high percentage. DELAY SECTION The Delay Section offers you all elements which are necessary for adjusting the Delay effect.
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Page 28: Prefs-Page
Channel Here you can choose the Midi Channel, which you want to control via the MINIMAX ASB. Please note: you can use these settings with Midi In and Midi Out, but not when using the Midi Thru port. MIDI OUT You can configure the settings for your Midi Output. - Page 29 Upload of Preset files To exchange presets between the MINIMAX ASB Hardware and Remote-Software you will find four options under the menu "box": Upload Use Bank to Box This function ports the data within the User-Bank from Remote-Software to MINIMAX ASB...
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Page 30: Midi Monitor
Firmware Update This feature enables you to equip your MINIMAX ASB with the latest software. Activation Key Please enter the activation key of your MINIMAX ASB here. Firmware Source File shows the Update-File you have chosen. Browse Please select the directory, where the Update-File is located. -
Page 31: Midi Keyboard
The MIDI KEYBOARD By using the Midi keyboard integrated in the Remote-Software you can play MINIMAX ASB without using any external keyboard or Sequencer software – with computer mouse or your PC keyboard only. You activate the Midi Keyboard by actuating the referring buttons on the bottom of the Remote- Software. -
Page 32: Preset Administration
Either you can save any Preset list as a file for possible exchange with other users of the MINIMAX ASB or to create backup copies. The File extension for Preset lists is *.pre. By using the arrows beneath the Preset button you can step through your presets. - Page 33 The used file extension is *.pre Upload of Preset files To exchange presets between the MINIMAX ASB Hardware and Remote-Software you will find four options under the menu "box":...
- Page 34 MIDI Implementation Table...
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Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Analog Outputs Asymmetric 2 x jack 6,3mm Analog Inputs Asymmetric 2 x jack 6,3mm Connections MIDI DIN-5-Pol, In, Out, Through USB-Port Full Speed Rev. 1.1 General Power Input >20 W Dimensions 4 x 21 x 5 (front) / 8 (back) Weight 3.4 kg Number of Voices... -
Page 36: Warranty Regulations
If goods are being found defective, missing features and characteristics or becoming defective due to eventual fabrication deficiency or material defects within the first six months after purchase, then CreamWare shall at its sole discretion and evaluation replace or repair the defective parts or goods. Multiple repairs shall be permissible.
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