User Manual

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Section Name Description
1 CV / Gate connectors Interface with modular synthesizers
2 Phones output Compatible with a wide range of impedance ratings
3 Outputs Left (mono), Right (for stereo)
4 Sustain pedal input Polarity sensing on startup
5 MIDI connectors In, Out
6 USB connector Type B for computer connection
7 DC power connector 12 volts DC, ≥1A
8 Power cable guard Helps prevent accidental disconnection
9 Power switch Gets the creative juices owing!
10 Kensington lock Helps prevent unwanted relocation
CV/Gate connectors
These ve connectors allow the Hydrasynth
Explorer to interface with the wild and wonderful
world of modular synthesizers. There are ve
outputs (Pitch, Gate, Mod 1, Mod 2, and Clock),
and each one sends voltages and signals that can
control external devices.
The range of each voltage and what type of
signals are sent are dened in The System Setup
Pages (p. 70), and information about how to use
them is in The CV / Gate Section (p. 64).
Outputs
Headphones
The headphone volume is controlled with the
Master Volume knob.
Stereo Outputs
Connect the Left output if monaural signal is
desired; connect both outputs if stereo signal is
preferred.
Sustain pedal input
Connect a momentary footswitch here. Its polarity
is detected on power-up, so any brand of pedal
can be used.
MIDI
The Hydrasynth Explorer has two MIDI connectors
to let you interface with other devices that might
not have a USB port or CV / Gate connectors.
• MIDI Out sends data from the Hydrasynth
Explorer to another MIDI device
• MIDI In receives data from another MIDI device
USB
Use this port to connect to your computer.
Power
Cable lock
The cable lock provides an additional level of
protection for the power supply cord.
On/o switch
There are only two options here: O=O and |=On.
Kensington lock
Let’s face it: the music you make with your
Hydrasynth Explorer will take people places! And
just in case they get a bit carried away, we’ve
included the Kensington lock system so you can
keep your Hydrasynth Explorer from also being
carried away.