User guide

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Introduction
Congratulations on acquiring the Manx Destiny v2 synthesizer. The Destiny is inspired by a real vintage analog synth,
a splendid instrument originally produced some 40 years ago, whose classic sound can be heard on countless
popular recordings. It is still used today, by those fortunate enough to own one despite their rarity.
The layout of the controls can seem a little confusing at first glance, but once you spend a bit of time with the Destiny,
you will see that it’s fairly consistent with the standard 2 VCO subtractive synthesizer configuration, but with extensive
modulation capabilities. This means that it is fairly quick and intuitive to work with, whilst allowing for a good range
of sounds.
Manx Synthesizers originally started out as a vehicle to test out novel oscillator designs, whilst looking into the possibility of
providing digital oscillators with more ‘power.’
These designs share much ‘DNA’ with what lies under the hood of Manx instruments today. However, we
subsequently shifted our attention onto the filter and envelope sections, which we felt, were still being somewhat
‘trashed’ by real analog gear.
For patches which feature an open filter and bland EG settings, the Destiny v2 does sound similar to its predecessor, the
Manx Destiny v1. However, patches with significant filtering and bold EG settings are probably the most commonly
used synth sounds out there; and these are a kind of sounds in which the Destiny v2 can now excel.
General features
Switchable between monophonic (1 voice) and duo-phonic (2 voices).
Midi Learn for all parameters; Patch memory system with full library.
Two LFOs, Sample & hold, Ring modulation, PWM, Sync, much more.........
General information
The Destiny v2 has no on - board effects - its output is mono.
External effects must be used if you need stereo image ry, or layer 2 Destiny v2s
together, then pan.
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Please note that if you are new to synthesis, parts of this user guide may appear to be ‘a bit heavy’.
Don’t worry, once you start turning knobs and flicking switches on the Destiny v2, it will all start to make sense.
3 Getting Started