The Modulation Sensitivity curve
can be chosen from hard, medium,
or soft (the default), using the
SysEx commands shown later in
this manual.
SPECIAL MODES
The A-440 switch can be used to set
the MODEL D into various modes
of operation. This is done by turning
the A-440 switch on and off a certain
number of times within the first
5 seconds of turning on power to
the MODEL D. The number of times
determines the mode, as shown in the
table below. The Power LED will show
the current value by flashing.
Press the
Power LED
A-440
Mode
FLashing
switch:
On and off
Multi-
Flashing
trigger ON
fast twice
Multi-
Flashing
trigger
slow twice
OFF
On and off
Note
Flashing
and on
Priority
3 times
LAST/LOW/
HIGH
On and off,
Poly Chain
Flashing fast
On and off
ON
four times
Poly Chain
Flashing slow
OFF
four times
MULTI-TRIGGERING
Multi-triggering - On: playing a new
note will change the pitch and also
trigger the filter and loudness contour
envelopes.
Multi-triggering - Off (default,
Legato): playing a new note will
change the pitch, but with no new
triggering unless all notes are
released. For example, you can play a
note and hold it down, and any new
note will play and use the envelopes
of the note being held. The second
note will often play after the attack
and decay time of the held note
has passed, so the second note will
not have the sound that the attack
and decay usually give.
NOTE PRIORITY
Note Priority - if more than one note
is played at the same time, this sets
which note has priority: the last
note played, the lowest (default),
or the highest.
POLY CHAIN
Poly Chain - if you have multiple
MODEL D units, you can connect
them in a Poly Chain so that the
first MODEL D plays the lowest note,
the second MODEL D plays the second
lowest note, and so on, to produce
polyphonic sound.
Each MODEL D must have the same
MIDI channel number set using the
rear panel switches. The Poly Chain
connections are shown in the diagram
on page 13.
Only set the Poly Chain ON for the
first MODEL D. Turn it OFF when you
are done.
If you are only using one MODEL D,
then make sure the Poly Chain is OFF.
EURORACK
The MODEL D synthesizer can be
taken out of its factory chassis and
fitted into a standard Eurorack case
(not supplied). Please see the details
shown later in this manual.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Please check our website
behringer.com regularly for any
updates to the firmware of your
MODEL D synthesizer. The firmware
file can be downloaded and stored
on your computer, and then used
to update the MODEL D. It comes
with detailed instructions on the
update procedure.
Quick Start Guide
HAVE FUN
The MODEL D has various Gate and
CV inputs and outputs that allow
for further experimentation and
expansion to other MODEL D units
and modular synthesizer equipment.
The SysEx features of the MODEL D
allow you to set and adjust various
parameters to suit your preferences.
Please see the SysEx information later
in this manual.
Make copies of the patch sheet at the
end of this manual, and record your
favorite settings.
With all these controls, the
possibilities for musical creativity are
endless, rather like an artist with a
new box of paints. We hope that you
will enjoy your new MODEL D.
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