Plugiator ASX User Manual Authentic Sound Expansion use audio 1
Plugiator ASX User Manual License and Disclaimer Installation and/or any use of the Product will constitute acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein. The software, firmware, sound data and related documentation included with this Product is provided to you on a license basis. The Plug-in Manager software requires your separate acceptance of its respective software license, for which you will be prompted during installation of the software.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Table of Contents License and Disclaimer ....................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5 What’s in the Box .....................................................
Plugiator ASX User Manual Using the Plugiator ASX ........................................................................................ 33 Slot Configuration ........................................................................................................... 33 Local ON/OFF .................................................................................................................. 34 Activity Monitor ...........................................................................................
Plugiator ASX User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Plugiator ASX - Authentic Sound Expansion for your CME keyboard. A lot of effort and passion went into this product, which we are sure you will appreciate – and we hope you will have as much fun with it as we have. The Plugiator ASX - Authentic Sound Expansion can be used with either UF or VX series keyboards to convert your MIDI controller into a great sounding performance synthesizer.
Plugiator ASX User Manual What ’s in the Box What’s Please check that your product packaging contains all the following items: n This User Manual n Plugiator ASX board n Metal Face Plate for UF model (installed) n Metal Face Plate for VF model (for optional use) n USB Cable 1.8m n Software Installation CD In case your product has been damaged during transport or the content of the packaging is short of any of the items listed above, please report such issue to your dealer immediately.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Important Safety Instructions PLEASE CAREFULL OWING CAREFULLYY READ THE FOLL FOLLOWING OWING:: Electrical Safety n DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER. n CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH. n DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT. n UNPLUG YOUR KEYBOARD DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Protecting your Ears and Equipment CAUTION: This product is able to produce sound levels which may damage your ears and/or speakers connected. Please be very conservative on the volumes you are using and always keep your mixer and amplification levels in a range so that loud sounds or spikes produced by the product (intentionally or unintentionally) would not exceed safe levels for your equipment or your ears.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Getting Started Installing the Plugiator ASX into your CME kkeyboard. eyboard. The Plugiator ASX board has been designed to be used with either the CME UF or VX Series keyboards. 1. At the rear of your keyboard you will find an expansion slot that is used for expansion boards such as the Plugiator ASX. 2. If you have previously not used an expansion board in your keyboard this slot would be covered by a blank panel. 3. Remove the blank panel covering the expansion slot. 4.
Plugiator ASX User Manual A. eyboards Instructions for UF Series kkeyboards 1. You will find two JST XH type connectors attached to the back panel on the expansion slot. 2. One connector is a 4 pin and the other is a 2 pin. 3. The 4 pin connector provides the power from the keyboard to your Plugiator ASX board. 4. The 2 pin connector provides MIDI signals from the keyboard to the Plugiator ASX board.
Plugiator ASX User Manual 1. You will find a total of 5 JST XH connectors located on the expansion board. 2. Connect the 4 pin JST XH connector from the keyboard to either one of the 4 pin sockets located towards the right side of the board and showing in the diagram. 3. Connect the 2 pin JST connector from the keyboard to the 2 pin MIDI socket located on the lower left side of the board as shown in the diagram.
Plugiator ASX User Manual B. Instructions for VX Series kkeyboards eyboards 1. You will find one JST type connector attached to the back panel of the expansion slot. 2. This is an 8 pin connector. 3. The 8 pin connector provides both power & MIDI from the keyboard to the Plugiator ASX board. Making connections for the VX Series kkeyboards: eyboards: 1. You will find a total of 5 JST connectors. One of them is a 8 pin JST XH connector. 2.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Common Connectors for both UF & VX 1. MIDI THRU – The MIDI THRU connector is used to send MIDI signals from one expansion board to another (if there is more than one board fitted in your keyboard) 2. JP1 – This jumper setting is used depending on the type of microphone you connect to the Plugiator ASX. The Plugiator ASX board is designed to work with both professional balanced and unbalanced microphone inputs.
Plugiator ASX User Manual External Connections After having installed the Plugiator ASX board into your keyboard you will have access to its physical connections on the rear of your keyboard. 4 3 2 1 1. USB Connect your Plugiator ASX to your computer's USB port in order to use it with a MIDI sequencer or the Plug-in Manager software. 2. Mic The expansion board allows you to connect a professional dynamic microphone to your keyboard over a ¼" phono jack.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Plug-Ins & PPresets resets The Plugiator ASX can run one plug-in at a time and can store upto eight plug-ins (instruments) within its internal memory. Along with your initial purchase of the product you have been supplied with three plug-ins; the Minimax, B4000 and the LightWave. Additionally, the Vocodizer can be downloaded for free after registering your hardware online at www.use-audio.com/ register.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Loading Plug-ins There are two ways of loading plug-ins within the Plugiator ASX. 1. Using the Plug-in Manager Software installed on a computer. 2. Loading a plug-in from your MIDI keyboard by sending a MIDI Program Change & playing a note to confirm this selection. Example: By sending the MIDI Program change 101 and playing a note on your keyboard within a short duration you will load the first plug-in (MINIMAX).
Plugiator ASX User Manual resets Changing PPresets Each plug-in on the Plugiator ASX has 100 internal presets. Note: Creating, storing, modifying and managing preset files will be discussed later in this User Manual There are two ways of changing presets for the currently active plug-in on the Plugiator ASX. 1. Changing presets via the Plug-in Manager software installed on a PC. Note that in this case, a preset which is stored in the software will be recalled.
Plugiator ASX User Manual USB Connections & Driver Installation The USB interface on the Plugiator ASX is used for two applications: 1. To connect the Plugiator ASX to the Plug-in Manager software installed on your computer / laptop to manage presets and settings. 2. To record MIDI information from your Plugiator ASX directly into your favourite computer music sequencing application.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Confirming that the Device has been found and the Drivers have been correctly installed: 1. Go to My Computer -> Device Manager. 2. Under your Machine Name -> Sound Video & Game controllers you will find an entry for your Plugiator ASX hardware called "USB Audio Device" 3. If you can see the entry for the `USB Audio Device' within Device Manager the driver installation is correct.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Installing the Plug-in Manager Software To install the Plug-in Manager Software on your computer/laptop, please insert the supplied CD-ROM labeled 'Plug-In Manager Software' into the CD- ROM drive of your computer. In case the installation does not start automatically, please manually run the setup file from the CD. The installation software will greet you with information about which software you are about to install. On the following page you will find the license agreement.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Using the Plug-in Manager Software General To control your Plugiator ASX with the Plug-in Manager software, you will need to connect the Plugiator ASX to a computer via USB or MIDI. (Please refer to the previous chapter "USB connections and Driver installation") Double clicking on the shortcut called "Plug-in Manager" will load the application. The software will prompt you to select the correct drivers to which the Plugiator ASX is connected.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Panel Layout On the left section of the editor software you will see four panels available. n Slot Configuration Panel n Presets Panel n MIDI Keyboard n MIDI Monitor The top right section of the Plug-in Manager software displays the list of presets for a plug-in (this area could also display the online sounds if selected) The lower right section of the Plug-in Manager displays the user interface of the currently loaded plug-in.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Software Menus The Menu Bar located on the top section of the screen allows access to the various Menus in the Plug-in Manager Software. File Menu New PPreset reset File Creates a new preset file for the currently active plug-in. Preset Files contain one or multiple Banks, which again contain up to 100 sounds each. reset File Load PPreset Loads a preset file previously stored on the hard drive. Save PPreset reset File Saves a preset file onto the hard drive.
Plugiator ASX User Manual View Menu Show Plug-in PPanel anel Shows/hides the panel of the loaded plug-in. Show Slot Configuration Shows/hides the Slot Configuration window for selection of your active plug-in. eyboard Show MIDI KKeyboard Shows/hides the MIDI keyboard window on the left side. Show MIDI Monitor Shows/hides the MIDI monitor window on the left side.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Options Menu P references... Click to open the program preferences dialog box. General: Here you can turn on/off the warning, when overwriting presets and decide whether the Plug-in Manager should wake up with default window settings or with last setup. Online Settings: Disable or enable all online functionality here or change your login name and settings.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Configure Plugiator This dialog box is used to configure the MIDI connection settings of the Plugiator ASX. Also, new plug-ins and DSP OS versions can be uploaded to your hardware via this dialog.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Connection Settings MIDI Device (In / Out): Use this window to select the MIDI Input and Output device (and port) used for connecting the computer / laptop to the keyboard. Channel: By defining the channel you can change the MIDI channel of the selected MIDI input of the Plug-in Manager. While using USB as the MIDI In/Out device, set Channel to receive in Omni mode.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Making Firmware Updates Two kinds of updates are possible with the Plugiator ASX: 1. DSP - Operating System updates You can download OS (Operating System) software updates for your Plugiator ASX when they become available. To update the DSP OS: 1. Click & select "UPDATE DSP OS" 2. Browse for the OS file 3. Click on write (No key is required) Note: You must restart your keyboard after the download process is complete.
Plugiator ASX User Manual 2. Plug-in Update - Installing a new Plug-in Installing a new or updated plug-in requires the key which was provided when purchasing the plug-in. To update a plug-in: 1. Click & select "Install Plugin" 2. Select the Slot into which you will install the plug-in. You can install a plug-in into any slot however we recommend you use the slot of the same name so that the plug-in slot will correspond to the labels on your Plugiator ASX. 3.
Plugiator ASX User Manual This dialog lets you decide which components of the plug-in you wish to install: When you install a plug-in for the first time, make sure all four options are selected - otherwise the installation would not be complete and you will not be able to use the plug-in.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Note: Please restart your Keyboard (power off, wait three seconds, then power on) after the download process is complete. Note: In the rare event that the write process aborts with an errror, you may try to repeat the process until the plug-in has been successfully written to the Plugiator ASX board. Such event indicates that there is a problem with a specific USB port or the chipset of your computer.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Online Menu Browse Online Sounds Opens the Online Sound panel on the right side if activated in Online Settings. Shop for new Plug-ins Opens the Online shop for the browsing the latest plug-ins and to register your product. Help Menu Plug-in Manager Help Opens the Plug-in Manager HTML Help Page. Help Opens the HTML Help Page for the currently loaded Plug-in. About About the Plug-in Manager version.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Using the Plugiator ASX Slot Configuration In this section you can see the currently loaded plug-in. To choose a different plug-in click on the arrow and select from the options available in the pull-down menu. Note: The number of plug-ins being displayed in the pull-down menu is dependent on the number of plug-ins you have installed. Please visit www.use-audio.com/options for more information about optional plug-ins available for your Plugiator ASX..
Plugiator ASX User Manual Local ON/OFF This option will switch Local ON or OFF. LOCAL ON: When local is ON, MIDI messages from the keyboard will be sent to the expansion board's internal sound engine. Use Local ON while using the Plugiator ASX in stand-alone mode. OFF:: LOCAL OFF When local is OFF MIDI messages from the MIDI input will not be sent directly to the expansion board‘s internal engine, however will be forwarded to USB.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Activity Monitor The Activity Monitor displays MIDI activity from both the software (Plug-in Manager) and your Plugiator ASX board.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Presets In this section you can see the loaded preset files and banks for the currently active plug-in.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Save For saving the preset file. Save as ... For saving a copy of the preset file with new name. Close File For closing the selected preset file. Bank - Context Menu Right-click on the Bank icon to open the context menu: R ename Bank Opens a dialogue in which you can rename the selected Bank. Delete Bank Deletes the selected Bank directly. Read Bank from Hardware Reads the Bank, that is saved on your expansion board's internal memory.
Plugiator ASX User Manual eyboard MIDI KKeyboard The Plug-In Manager Software's built-in MIDI keyboard enables you to quickly check sounds without using an external keyboard or sequencer software - you can play notes with the computer's mouse or your computer's alphabetical keyboard. Octave Sets the range of the MIDI keyboard in octave steps. All Notes Off Sends an "all notes off" MIDI message to the Plugiator ASX board in order to stop all current note activities / sound.
Plugiator ASX User Manual MIDI Monitor The 'MIDI Monitor' button is located on the lower left of the editor software's display. Click on it to view a list of incoming and outgoing MIDI messages. Incoming messages will be displayed in RED and outgoing messages in GREEN GREEN. Clear Removes all entries from the MIDI monitor's display list. Hide/Show You can hide or show this dialog by clicking this button.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Tabs These tabs allow the user to switch between Presets stored locally and Presets stored on the Online Sound Server. Note: In order to see and access sounds on the Online Sound Server, your computer must be online with the internet. You are also required to register with the server to obtain access. Preset Manager This tab contains the preset list of the loaded plug-in. On top of the list you find the details of the selected preset.
Plugiator ASX User Manual R estore Restores the settings that belong to the selected preset. A doubleclick on a preset will do the same. Overwrite Click or press „Ins" key to overwrite the selected preset with the current settings. Delete Click or press the „Del" key to delete the selected preset. The preset settings will be erased and the selected preset will be blank. Upload Uploads the selected preset to Online Sound server.
Plugiator ASX User Manual resets using the Plug-In Manager Software Modifying PPresets Engage a preset via the Plug-in Manager. Make your parameter modifications (via your Keyboard Controller or the synth GUI in the Plug-in Manager software) After making your changes right click on the preset and click on Overwrite. To save the modified preset with a different name right click on an empty preset and click on Overwrite.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Online Sounds Clicking on the Online Sounds tab will display the login page of the online sound server. If you are a new user, you will have to fill the User registration form. Next use your login name and password to access the sound server. You will see a list of presets for the corresponding plug-in selected from the Slot configuration drop down. 1. Click on a preset to engange and hear it. 2.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Keyboard Controller Assignments You can control a number of parameters for each Plugiator ASX plug-in from your UF or VX keyboard. For your convenience eight rotary knobs and eight faders have been mapped to each plug-in for optimal use. You can make use of these assignments by changing the Control Change values on your UF or VX keyboard controller. Procedure for CME UF Series kkeyboards. eyboards. 1.
Plugiator ASX User Manual 3. To be able to use the factory default assignments for the Plugiator ASX you are required to configure the eight faders and knobs as per the values listed below.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Procedure for CME VX Series kkeyboards. eyboards. 1. Reset your CME Keyboard to load default controller values for all faders and knobs 2. You can control a number of selected parameters for each Plugiator ASX plug-in directly from your CME keyboard. We recommend that you re-assign these controllers with the following Control Change assignments.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Recording & MIDI Simultaneously using the Plug-in Manager and a MIDI Sequencing Application for RRecording ecording and Playback For users who wish to use the Plugiator ASX along with the Plug-in Manager and a Sequencing application its important to read through this chapter.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Several third party virtual „MIDI Loop Back“ drivers are available as freeware on the internet. One such application is LoopBe1™ available for download on www.nerds.de/en/loopbe1.html After installing your internal MIDI Looping software make sure that it is loaded. In the case of LoopBe1 you would see the icon in the status bar. Now use the following setup: 1. Launch the Plug-in Manager. 2.
Plugiator ASX User Manual The Plug-in Manager will now use the LoopBe1 driver to send MIDI information to the Sequencing application (Cubase). Your Sequencing application will be connected to the Plugiator ASX board via the USB Audio driver.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Note: Be sure that you have loaded the Plug-in Manager before starting your sequencing application. If you have more than one USB Audio Device connected to your system, you will have to make the correct selection from the pull-down menu for the Plugiator ASX within your sequencing application. ATTENTION! Some MIDI sequencing applications have System Exclusive messages filtered by default.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Specifications Synthesis TTechnology echnology Virtual Circuit Modelling, Physical Modelling Sampling RRate ate and Bit RResolution esolution 44.1 kHz (internal over-sampling of upto 176khz) internal digital audio path 32 bit Polyphony Minimax B4000 Lightwave Vocodizer Prodyssey Pro-12 others 10 voices 91 voices (full) 12 voices 6 voices 10 voices 12 voices to be announced Control Connections USB Full Speed USB rev 1.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Frequently Ask ed Questions (F AQ) Asked (FAQ) 1. How do I install more plug-ins? After purchasing an additional plug-in for your Plugiator ASX you will download a *.PIL file which you install using the Plug-in Manager Software via the „Options/Configure Plugiator“ dialog. To allow installation, you will be supplied with an Activation Key which is specific to your personal Plugiator ASX hardware. Attention! While installing the *.
Plugiator ASX User Manual 7. 8. I hear no sound... 1. Please ensure that the Master device volume of the Plugiator ASX is turned up. 2. In the Plug-in Manager software, please ensure that Local has been set to ON. Whenever the Plugiator ASX board is powered up, it operates in Local ON mode by default. 3. Check that the MIDI Monitor in the Plug-In Manager Software is showing incoming MIDI and that the Plugiator ASX is set to the correct MIDI channel you are using (or OMNI).
Plugiator ASX User Manual 11. I have connected my UF/VF series kkeyboard eyboard to my PC over USB and don’t’t hear any Sound on the outputs of my expansion? don The Plugiator ASX board derives its power supply from your CME keyboard. CME keyboard controllers can be powered via USB or a power adapter supplied with your CME keyboard. The ASX board will not receive power if you are using the USB interface to provide power to your keyboard controller.
Plugiator User Manual Minimax MIDI Implementation TTable able MIDI Controller Changes / Polyphonic Aftertouch Messages CC CC 1 Pa r a m e t e r CC CC Pa r a m e t e r Modulat ion 65 65 Glide Swit ch 1 65 65 66 66 Sost enut o 2 66 66 2 3 4 5 Glide Time 6 7 8 9 p A T Pa r a m e t e r 67 67 Soft Pedal 3 67 67 68 68 Single Mode 4 68 68 5 69 69 6 70 70 69 69 70 70 Plugiat or Device Volume p A T Pa r a m e t e r 71 71 Emphasis 7 71 71 72 72 Osc2 Frequency 8 72 72 Chorus Ra
Plugiator User Manual B4000 MIDI Implementation TTable able MIDI Controller Changes / Polyphonic Aftertouch Messages CC CC Pa r a m e t e r CC CC 1 Modulat ion 65 65 2 Horn Slow Speed 66 66 Pa r a m e t e r Sost enut o p A T Pa r a m e t e r p A T Pa r a m e t e r 1 65 65 2 66 66 3 Horn Fast Speed 67 67 Soft Pedal 3 67 67 4 Horn Accelerat ion 68 68 Rot or On/Off 4 68 68 5 Horn Brake 69 69 MW/AT Select 5 69 69 6 Horn Tone 70 70 6 70 70 7 Plugiat or Device Volume 71
Plugiator User Manual LightW ave MIDI Implementation TTable able LightWave MIDI Controller Changes / Polyphonic Aftertouch Messages CC CC Pa r a m e t e r CC CC 1 Modulat ion 65 65 2 Lfo2 Clock Swit ch 66 66 Sost enut o 3 PB Range 67 67 Soft Pedal 4 Mix Gain 68 68 5 Pa r a m e t e r p A T Pa r a m e t e r p A T Pa r a m e t e r 1 65 65 2 66 66 3 67 67 4 68 68 69 69 Lfo1 Phase 5 69 69 70 70 6 Common Osc Coarse 70 70 Lfo1 Fade In 6 7 Plugiat or Device Volume 71 71 Vcf
Plugiator User Manual Vocodizer MIDI Implementation TTable able MIDI Controller Changes / Polyphonic Aftertouch Messages CC CC Pa r a m e t e r CC CC Pa r a m e t e r 1 Modulat ion 65 65 Unvoiced source select 1 65 65 2 BPF2 Pan 66 66 Sost enut o 2 66 66 3 BPF2Gain 67 67 Soft Pedal 3 67 67 4 Solo 68 68 LoCut Frq 4 68 68 5 p A T Pa r a m e t e r p A T Pa r a m e t e r Vcf Env At t ack Vcf Env Decay Level (UV Source) 69 69 LPF Gain 5 69 69 6 BPF3Gain 70 70 BPF1Gain 6
Plugiator ASX User Manual Hardware W arranty RRegulations egulations Warranty Use Audio Inc. warrants that the product is in material conformance with the requirements for reasonable enjoyment and operation of a sound synthesizer. However, Use Audio does not warrant the fitness of the product for any specific application and the warranted functionality is limited to features described in this edition of the User Manual.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Alterations or modifications to the product which are not explicitly authorized in writing by Use Audio Inc. will immediately render any warranties null and void. Gross non-compliance with the operation and safety instructions may also impede your rights to warranty.
Plugiator ASX User Manual Notes You may want to take note of your Hardware Serial Number as well as further individual Activation Keys here, for later reference: My Hardware Serial Number ___________________________________ My Activation KKeys: eys: Minimax THHA8X2F6RF5 B4000 R5H25X7G8DC6 LightWave T3XHHHFCD92K Vocodizer __________________ Prodyssesy __________________ Pro-12 __________________ Fmagia __________________ Drums’n’Bass __________________ ___________________________________ __
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