User Manual
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The Particle uses MIDI System Exclusive messages to access configuration settings. See "System Ex-
clusive (SysEx) Messages" on page 32 for a complete list of properties. We provide a web-based edi-
tor (requires Chrome) and a Touch OSC template (for iOS and Android) to make it easier to access these
settings.
Setting maximum input level
The Particle can handle signals up to +5.2 dBu (4 Vpp) in its default setting. The maximum input level
is adjustable using MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages, or via the TouchOSC template we provide.
The Particle adjusts the input and output levels to maintain a consistent signal level.
If you are using a synthesizer or mixing console and the Particle is clipping, you can increase the maxi-
mum input level.
If you are using a quiet instrument, such as single coil guitar pickups or a consumer cassette deck, you
can set the Particle to a +0.5 dBu maximum input level, which may give a slight improvement in signal-
to-noise ratio.
Setting MIDI channel
The Particle transmits and receives on MIDI channel 1 by default. The MIDI channel can be changed
using MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages, or via the TouchOSC template we provide. It is remem-
bered when power is o.
Setting bypass mode
The Particle has three dierent bypass modes:
• Analog - analog bypass path. There may be a slight click when switching between bypass and eect,
due to discontinuities in the waveform.
• DSP - signal always passes through DSP. Smoother switching between bypass and eect.
• Kill Dry - dry signal is muted - even in bypass - for use on an aux send.
Kill Dry is useful when using multiple eects processors in parallel and mixing their outputs together,
including:
• Using an aux send to route a signal to the Particle, bringing the output back to an aux return or mixer
channel.
• Splitting the signal into multiple bands, processing each with a dierent eect, and combining the
outputs with a mixer.
Kill Dry is not intended for typical serial eects routing or amp eects loops. The dry signal will be mut-
ed at all times. The BLEND knobs acts as an output level control.
The bypass mode can be changed using MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages or our web-based
editor.