MFB TANZMAUS (01) PDF MANUAL

MFB TANZMAUS (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What is Tanzmaus?

Tanzmaus is a drum computer, featuring a combination of real analog and sample-based sound generation as well as a very sophisticated pattern-based step sequencer. The latter provides individual sound settings of any instrument for every step. This way, you can create very complex-sounding beats pretty easily.

Why Tanzmaus?

First of all, it is small and cute. In 1950s Germany, this is what a blonde girl with pony-tail and petticoat skirts was called, dancing along to the exciting and infectious new rhythms of rock‘n’roll music.

What exactly is going on inside Tanzmaus?

Here is a brief overview of its functions: Sound generation:

• Seven drum instruments with up to seven tweakable and storable parameters. (five real analog instruments, two sample-based instruments with a total of 32 selectable samples).
• Level pots on all drum instruments plus master volume (not programmable in memory).
• Individual outputs (for bassdrum, snare, clap, tom, and one sample-based instrument).

Sequencer:

• 64 patterns (four banks of sixteen patterns each).
• Nine tracks triggering the drum instruments.
• Five LFO tracks for programming pitch modulation (for bassdrum, clap, tom and sample instrument).
• Combination of step number (1 to 32) and scaling (five settings) allows for almost all kinds of time signatures.
• A/B pattern toggle
• Roll/Flam function (multiple triggering)
• Chain function (chaining patterns – not programmable in memory).
• Track mute function
• Shuffle function (global setting – same for all tracks)

The following functions can be programmed for each track:

• Track length (up to sixteen steps resp. up to 32 steps when A/B function is active)

The following functions can be programmed for each step:

• Step on/off
• Accent level (four settings)
• Flam (multi-trigger = flam, rolls etc.)
• Sound setting of current instrument
• LFO settings for BD, tom, sample 1/2 (modulation depth, wave, and speed)

What are the Operation Modes?

Play Mode

• Pattern selection
• Access to sound parameters via front-panel knobs
• Access to play functions (A/B pattern toggle, chain and mute functions)

Manual Trigger Mode

• Triggering instruments via step buttons and/or MIDI notes (with velocity).
• Access to sound parameters via knobs or MIDI controller.

Record Mode

• Programming a pattern.

What are the Synchronization features?

• MIDI clock

What are the Rear panel connectors?

Power: Please connect the 12VDC / 500mA wall-wart here. Power up/down your Tanzmaus using the ON/OFF switch – do not simply pull the wall-wart from the socket if you only want to turn off Tanzmaus. Please unplug the power supply from the wall outlet if you do not use your Tanzmaus for an extended period of time as the wall-wart is still drawing current and will eventually run hot in course of time. Don‘t waste energy by not using it. Please use only the power supply originally included with your Tanzmaus or one with exactly the same specifications – please do not mess around with other external power supplies which do not (or only half-ways) match our specifications! We cannot be held liable for any damage caused by the use of improper power supplies – don‘t say we didn‘t warn you!

MIDI In / MIDI Out: Please connect MIDI devices here. Via MIDI In, Tanzmaus receives MIDI clock, MIDI notes, and controller data as well as program change data. When connecting a MIDI keyboard or MIDI drum pads here, sounds can be triggered live in real-time. Via MIDI Out, Tanzmaus transmits note data of all tracks, MIDI clock, and song position pointer data as well as program change data. Incoming MIDI information can be putted through to the MIDI Out socket (Thru function).

Audio Outs: Tanzmaus features one main audio out using a 6.3mm (1/4“) stereo jack and five additional instrument outputs. The latter put out individual signals of bass drum, snare, clap, tom, and sample instrument 1 (e. g. for external processing). These are 3.5mm (1/8“) mono jacks. Rimshot and sample instrument 2 are only available from the master out. When plugging a cable into an instrument output, this instrument will be disconnected from the main out. Please connect Tanzmaus‘ main output to an audio mixer, soundcard, or amp before powering up Tanzmaus. To avoid a cracking or thumping noise, please power up your Tanzmaus first, then your sound system. Please avoid excessive volume levels – your eardrums and neighbors will be eternally thankful to you.

How do I connect the Tanzmaus to other devices?

You can connect the Tanzmaus to other devices using the rear panel connectors. Please refer to the image below for a visual representation of the connection process.

Wall ward

MIDI keyboard

MIDI clock

MIDI notes, controller data, program change data

MIDI notes

12V DC Audio

Power outlet

MIDI sequencer

MIDI sound source

Audio mixer

Master

Midi OUT

Midi IN

Hi-hat

TomTom

Claps

Snare

Bass

On/Off

Power

How does the User Interface of the Tanzmaus work?

Most of Tanzmaus‘ buttons cover more than one single function. Depending on the selected mode, the function of the buttons will change.

What is the main purpose of the function buttons?

The main purpose of the function buttons (left-hand side) is selecting the operation mode (Play or Record), selecting patterns and banks as well as starting and stopping the sequencer and toggling between the A/B parts of a pattern. These are dual-function keys (except the Select key).

What is the purpose of the Step keys?

The Step keys (lower row) are also dual- or even triple-function keys. Depending on the operation mode, they change their function. In Play mode, they mute tracks and control various playback functions (e.g. shuffle, pattern length, scale, and A/B toggle). In Record mode, they are used to program the step sequencer. Apart from that, there is an additional sound parameter hidden behind them which cannot be accessed directly via the sound controls. The Step keys are also required when it comes to storing, clearing, and copying patterns.

What does the Shift key do?

The Shift key (bottom left) accesses the „shift function“ resp. second function of the other keys. On the front panel, the shift functions are always labelled in a darker font. Depending on the dedicated function, the shift function works in two different ways: When a shift function only has two settings (e.g. on/off), or when all available values can directly be accessed in the next lower level, simply hit the shift key and keep it depressed. Now hit the desired step key to toggle between the two possible settings or enter the desired value. For example, the start/stop function and the selection of the four Accent levels works just this way.

How do I activate a shift function with only two settings?

1. LED lights up
2. Press Shift + hold
3. Press step key (e.g. „Accent 1“)

How do I access shift functions with multiple value settings?

Next, there are shift functions that access another level of possible value settings. It takes an additional function level to access them. They include, for example, the shuffle intensity, the step number of the tracks resp. pattern length („Last Step“), and the scale function. In this case, please select the desired function using both shift and step keys first. Then select the desired parameter value, again using a step key. The example below illustrates the adjustment procedure for the shuffle intensity (Step key 1).

1. Select shift function: Press and hold Shift and press Step key 1. Shift will be flashing and the step with the current shuffle intensity setting lights up.
2. Release Shift (flashes continuously) and select the desired value by hitting a step key. The step keys now correspond to the parameter values 1 – 16.
3. To exit the shift function, simply hit Shift again – done.

How do I adjust the shuffle intensity?

1. Press Shift + hold
2. Release Shift
3. Press step key (e.g. „Shuffle“)
4. Press step key (e.g. „3“)
5. Press Shift

LED with current value lights up (e.g. „1“ = no shuffle)

1. Select shift function
2. Select parameter value

LED flashes

LED flashes

LED with new value lights up

3. Exit shift function

How can I tell whether a shift function requires an additional step to be selected?

To determine whether the parameter setting/value of a shift function is selected directly or requires an additional step to be selected, the shift LED will either be flashing intermittently or not. In the first case (direct access), the shift LED will stay dark, in the second case (hidden function) it will be flashing.

Which modes and functions are related to specific buttons?

Please note that this is just an overview. You may use it mainly as an orientation or quick programming guide. The complete set of functions and the operating steps necessary will be explained later in the text. Please feel free to read on.

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To play back and tweak pre-programmed sounds and patterns, what mode is needed?

To play back and tweak pre-programmed sounds and patterns, we need to go into PLAY MODE.

Please bear in mind this is just an overview. You may use it mainly as an orientation – all the necessary operating steps are covered in detail in the following text – please read on carefully.

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In Play mode the Rec /Real LEDs have to be off! (if necessary, press Rec/Real key)

To enable Play mode, what key do you hit?

To enable Play mode, please hit the Rec/Real key. Both LEDs above should be idle now.

What functions are available in Play mode?

In Play mode, you can play back patterns. The following functions are available:

• select patterns
• start / stop the sequencer
• adjust tempo
• mute tracks
• tweak the sound settings using the associated controls
• set the shuffle intensity
• select pattern length („Last Step“)
• select scaling – only available when the sequencer is stopped
• toggle between pattern parts A and B

How many pattern banks does the Tanzmaus offer?

Tanzmaus offers four pattern banks with 16 patterns each – 64 patterns in total. Bank 1 contains great beats created by Berlin-based techno wizard Yapacc. If desired, the content of Bank 1 can be overwritten (for example when you believe your beats to be smarter). Banks 2, 3, and 4 are waiting for great creations of your own.

How do you select banks and patterns?

The following figure shows how to select banks and patterns:

Bank 1 (MFB-presets by Yapacc) Pattern 1 Select bank: Select preset: Pattern 16 to Patt/Bnk LEDs:

hold Shift + press Patt/Bnk hold Patt/Bnk + press Step 1-16 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Pattern 1 Pattern 16 to Pattern 1 Pattern 16 to Pattern 1 Pattern 16 to

How do you start the sequencer?

• Hold Shift + press Play. The sequencer will start.

How do you stop the sequencer?

• Hold Shift + press Play again. The sequencer will stop.

How do you adjust the tempo?

Adjusting tempo

• Turn Tempo control.

There is no tempo readout on Tanzmaus. The value range of the control covers approx. 30 BPM to 180 BPM.

How do you mute tracks?

Muting tracks

• Press Step keys.

When in Play mode, the tracks are directly muted using the corresponding step keys, meaning Step 1 = bassdrum, Step 5 = clap etc. LFO tracks can also be muted. In this case, the pitch of the corresponding instrument will not be modulated anymore. The LED of a muted track will glow at reduced brightness.

You can decide whether mutes will be stored in a pattern or not when using the Save Pattern function for permanent saving. Please use the Setup function #8, described on page 34 of this manual.

How do you tweak sounds?

Tweaking sounds

• Turn sound parameter controls.

By moving the 19 sound parameter controls, you can tweak the sounds of the seven instruments in realtime just as you fancy (BD – bassdrum, SD – snare, CP – clap / rimshot, TT – tom, SP1 / 2 – sample instruments 1 and 2).

• Press Select to reload the sound settings stored in the current pattern.

• Hold Shift + press Select to store all edits of a sound in the current pattern.

Attention: The sound settings previously stored in the patterns will be overwritten. There is no undo function so you better think twice!

To toggle between Step mode and Manual mode, what keys do you use?

To toggle between Step mode and Manual mode, please use Shift and Step key 11. When holding down Shift and Step key 11 lights up, Tanzmaus will be in Step mode. Step mode is the default setting.

What is Step Mode?

In Step mode, each step of a pattern can have its own individual sound setting. Step mode is the default factory setting. When loading a pattern (page 12), you will hear its sound settings the way they are stored in memory. Now you can tweak the sounds any time, using the front panel controls. Of course, they will now lose their individual sound settings per step.

How do you reload the sound settings stored within the current pattern in Step mode?

• To reload the sound settings stored within the current pattern, simply press Select.

How do you store the tweaked sound setting in the current pattern in Step mode?

• To store the tweaked sound setting in the current pattern, hold Shift + press Select.

Attention: The sound settings previously stored in the patterns will be overwritten. There is NO UNDO! Don‘t say we didn‘t warn you.

Alternatively, you can store the entire pattern (trigger and sound settings) permanently any time, using the Store Pattern function. Please see page 34.

What is Manual Mode?

When loading a pattern in Manual mode, only its trigger data will be loaded. The sound settings are matching the current settings of the front panel controls. That means, when playing back the same pattern in Manual mode, you will not hear individual sounds per step but the sound that matches the current front panel control settings across the entire pattern length. Of course you can tweak the sound settings again as you feel and store the new creation permanently in the current pattern by using the Store Pattern function (please see page 34).

Again: The key shortcut Shift + Select only exits the currently selected sound-editing process and prevents unintentionally overwriting the sound with your new sound setting. To store the entire pattern (trigger and sound settings) permanently, you need to use the Store Pattern function. Please see page 34.

Compare the options of Manual- and Step mode.

The following chart compares the options of Manual- and Step mode:

	Manual Mode	Step Mode (default setting)
Pattern	Manual Mode or Step Mode (default setting) press Step 11 hold Shift +	Step Mode (defaul setting) press Step 11 hold Shift +
Trigger data	Sounds per step	or Sound complies with the current control settings
Sound controls	Sound per pattern	Sounds comply with the setting stored in current pattern
Sound-settings:	or	When Pattern is loaded, you hear:
Pattern store options:	* Set „live tweaked“ sounds back to pattern setting with Select* * Store „live tweaked“ sounds in pattern with Shift+Select.* * Store pattern (triggers + step-sounds) with Store Pattern function*	* Store pattern (triggers + sound) with Store Pattern function* Image of graphical representation of a sound wave. * ••• LFO* —- LFO 11111

What does the Shuffle function do?

This function alters the shuffle ratio of a pattern. This is a global parameter, all tracks will be given the same degree of shuffle intensity.

How do you access the shuffle function?

• Hold Shift + press Shuffle (Step 1) to access the shuffle function. Shift LED is flashing, the Step key representing the shuffle intensity value currently active will light up.

How do you select one of the 16 available shuffle intensities?

• Press Step 1 – 16 to select one of 16 available shuffle intensities. Shift LED is flashing, the newly selected Step key will light up.

How do you exit the shuffle function?

• Press Shift to exit the shuffle function.

What does the Last Step function do?

This function determines the pattern length resp. its number of steps.

How do you select the Last Step function?

• Hold Shift + press last Step (Step 2) to select the Last Step function. Shift LED is flashing, the Step key representing the currently active Last Step setting will light up.

How do you select the last step of the pattern resp. the pattern length?

• Press Step 1 – 16 to select the last step of the pattern resp. the pattern length. Shift LED is flashing, the newly selected Step key will light up.

How do you exit the Last Step function?

• Press Shift to exit the Last Step function.

Using this function while the sequencer is running can produce interesting results. Please keep in mind that, in this case, the sequencer will be unable to locate the original downbeat resp. the first note of the pattern. This might cause sync problems when using multiple sequencers, rhythm units, or DAWs.

What does the Scale function allow you to do?

Through this function, you can select the scaling of a pattern or, in other words, the note values and the directly related maximum number of steps per pattern.

What values do the step keys 1 – 5 provide in the Scale function?

The step keys 1 – 5 provide the following values:

• Step 1: 32th note (32 steps, spread across pattern parts A and B)
• Step 2: 16th note triplets (24 steps, spread across pattern parts A and B)
• Step 3: 16th note (16 steps, default / standard setting)
• Step 4: 8th note triplets (twelve steps)
• Step 5: 8th note (eight steps)

How do you operate the scale function?

• Hold Shift + press Scale (Step 3) to select the Scale function. Shift LED is flashing, the Step key representing the currently active scaling will light up.

• Press Step 1 – 5 to select the desired new scaling. Shift LED is flashing, the newly selected Step key will light up.

• Press Shift to exit the Scale function.

What does the A/B Toggle function do?

As you have just learned from the scale function, a pattern can have a maximum number of up to 32 steps. In order not to waste precious studio space, we have equipped your neat little Tanzmaus with just 16 step keys. Thus, a pattern consists of two halves „A“ and „B“. The A/B Toggle function determines how both halves of the patterns are played back.

What are the options available in the A/B Toggle function?

You have the following options:

• Auto: The entire pattern will be played back, Tanzmaus automatically toggles between part A and part B.
• Manual: Part A or part B will be played back optionally. The selection is done manually using the A/B key.

Both LEDs of the A/B key show the pattern part that is currently being played back. The left LED of the A/B key represents part A, the right one part B.

How do you operate the A/B Toggle function?

• Hit A/B chain key to toggle between the played back pattern halves. The respective LED will light up.

How do you change the A/B toggle mode?

• Hold Shift + press A/B Toggle (Step 4) to select between the two available A/B Toggle modes:
  • Auto: A/B Toggle (Step 4) will light up.
  • Manual: A/B Toggle (Step 4) will stay dark.

What does the Chain function allow you to do?

Through this function, you can daisy-chain up to sixteen patterns to form a longer sequence. Any pattern order is allowed. The pattern chain cannot be stored permanently, so the function is intended to be used in a live situation. Programming can be done while the sequencer is running.

How do you operate the Chain function?

• Hold A/B Chain key + and press up to 16 step keys in any order to program the desired pattern sequence.

• Release A/B Chain key.

• Hold Shift + press A/B Chain.

The pattern sequence that has just been entered is now being played back as an infinite loop.

How do you stop the playback of the pattern chain?

To stop the playback of the pattern chain,

• again hold Shift + press A/B Chain.

The sequencer will now play back the last pattern selected. You do not need to stop the sequencer playback to access the chain function.

How many different instruments does the Tanzmaus offer?

Tanzmaus offers seven different instruments. Bassdrum, snare, rimshot, clap, and tom use real analog sound generation. Next, you will find two sample-based instruments („SP 1“ and „SP 2“). The latter exist as two different parameter settings each („ALT“). This way, the sequencer provides a total number of nine instruments (sounds) at a time. Bassdrum, clap, tom as well as both sample instruments, are assigned to LFO tracks which allow for pitch- or tone colour modulation of the respective instrument. All LFO tracks can be edited and muted individually. The instruments can be edited directly using the controls on the front panel. Apart from that, all instruments offer two additional parameters that can be accessed and edited using the Data control resp. the function key „Snd“ and a corresponding step key.

What does the Data control offer?

The Data control offers an additional sound parameter for each instrument (listed as „Data Value“ on the front panel).

How do you access the sound parameter when the sequencer is idle and the Manual Trigger Mode is active?

When the sequencer is idle and the Manual Trigger Mode is active (press Rec key – the left LED above the Rec key will light up), the alterations will be immediately audible when triggering an instrument, using its corresponding step key and turning the Data control.

How do you assign the Data control to the desired instrument when the sequencer is active and running in Play mode?

When the sequencer is active, you first have to assign the Data control to the desired instrument (sequencer is running in Play mode):

• Hold Snd key.

• Additionally press step key to select the desired instrument.

• Release Snd key.

• Turn the Data control. It has now been permanently assigned to the selected instru-ment and alters the parameter labelled on the front panel („Data Value“).

What does the Sound key (Snd) allow you to do?

Through the Sound key (Snd) you can access a hidden sound parameter for some instruments (listed as „Sound – Step Button“ on the front panel).

How do you access the hidden sound parameter?

• Hold Snd key.

• Additionally press step key to select the desired instrument (depending on the number of available parameter values, several step key LEDs will light up). In Record mode, this selection is not required since there is an instrument selected all the time.

• Press step key again (while still holding Snd) to enter the desired parameter value, e.g. between 1 and 16. You may press several step keys consecutively to try out different settings. The last step key selected will light up permanently.

• Release Snd key.

List all the available sound parameters of all instruments.

Here you will find a list of all available sound parameters of all instruments:

BD (Bassdrum)

• Attack controls level of the attack transients
• Decay controls decay time
• Pitch controls duration and intensity of the pitch envelope
• Tune controls pitch (modulation via LFO possible)
• Noise controls level of the noise signal
• Noise Decay controls decay time of the noise signal
• Data controls intensity of the saturation/distortion effect („Drive“)
• Snd+BD+Step selects between sixteen different attack transients direct access to sound parameter mapping of Data control

Image of control panel labels.

What do the Step keys do?

• select instrument resp. hidden sound parameter
• selects parameter value

What does the Snd key do?

1. Snd key provides hidden sound parameter – press + hold

Image of control panel labels. mapping of step keys with parameters and values

What does the Rec/Real key do?

The left LED above the Rec key will light up.

What is the maximum number of steps a pattern can have?

32 steps.

What is the maximum number of step keys on the Tanzmaus?

How many halves does a pattern consist of?

A pattern consists of two halves: „A“ and „B“.

What does the left LED of the A/B key represent?

The left LED of the A/B key represents part A.

What does the right LED of the A/B key represent?

The right LED of the A/B key represents part B.

What does the tune control do on the Snaredrum?

The tune controls the pitch.

What does the noise control do on the Snaredrum?

The noise controls the level of the noise signal.

What does the noise decay control do on the Snaredrum?

The noise decay controls the decay time of the noise signal.

What does Snd+SD+Data control on the Snaredrum?

It controls the intensity of the pitch envelope.

What does Snd+SD+Step do on the Snaredrum?

It selects between eight different attack transients.

What does the decay control do on the Clap?

It controls the decay time.

What does the filter control do on the Clap?

The filter controls the tone color of the sound (modulation via LFO possible).

What does Snd+CP+Data control on the Clap?

It controls the level of the attack transients.

What does Snd+CP+Step do on the Clap?

It selects between sixteen different attack transients.

What does the tune control do on the Tomtom?

It controls pitch (modulation via LFO is possible).

What does the pitch control do on the Tomtom?

It controls the duration and intensity of the pitch envelope.

What does the attack control do on the Tomtom?

It controls the level of the attack transients.

What does the decay control do on the Tomtom?

It controls the decay time (up to infinite tone).

What does Snd+TT+Data control on the Tomtom?

It controls the panorama position (only audible when the stereo master out is used).

What does Snd+TT+Step do on the Tomtom?

It selects between eight different attack-transients.

What does the tune control do on sample instruments 1 and 2?

It controls the pitch (modulation via LFO possible).

What does the decay control do on sample instruments 1 and 2?

It controls the decay time.

What does Snd+SP1/2+Data control on sample instruments 1 and 2?

It controls the attack phase of the sample (“Sample Attack Phase”).

What does Snd+SP1/2+Step do on sample instruments 1 and 2?

It selects between sixteen different samples (“Sample Select”). You can find the samples available listed on the MFB website (http://mfberlin.de).

What is special about the sound variations named “ALT”?

Both sound variations named “ALT” feature the same set of parameters.

What does Snd+LFO+Data control for the LFOs?

It controls modulation amount (“Amount”).

What does Snd+LFO+Step 1-12 control for the LFOs?

It controls LFO speed (“Speed”).

What does Snd+LFO+Step 13-16 control for the LFOs?

It selects the LFO waveshape (“Waves”): saw up/down, sine up/down.

In addition to the listed parameters above, what does each instrument come with?

In addition to the parameters listed above, each instrument comes with a dedicated level control that cannot be programmed/stored.

Is the Master Volume control programmable or stored?

No, the Master Volume control is not programmable or stored.

What can you program on the Tanzmaus?

You can create your own patterns.

What are the different record modes?

The different record modes are:

• Step Record Mode
• Realtime Record Mode
• Manual Trigger Record

In Step Record Mode, what can you do?

In this mode, you can set steps, program accent and flam settings as well as sound settings for each step individually, or in groups.

In Realtime Record Mode, what can you do?

Here, you can tweak the sound settings using the front panel controls and record them into an existing pattern in real time.

In Manual Trigger Record Mode, what can you do?

In this mode, you can record steps via step keys or external MIDI devices such as a keyboard, or drum pads in real time. The sounds can be tweaked (but not recorded) via front panel controls or MIDI controller in real time.

Why would you want to select a specific scaling and pattern length?

No matter which mode you select—it makes perfect sense to select specific scaling and pattern length first. This goes for Record mode as well as for Play mode—with one important difference: in Record mode, each track can have an individual length (resp. number of steps). The functions “Last Step” and “Scale” are described previously in the PDF.

How do you enable Step Record mode and select the desired track at the same time?

To enable Step Record mode and select the desired track (resp. the instrument) at the same time:

1. Hold the Rec key + press a Track key.
2. When releasing the keys, the right LED above the Rec key will light up.
3. If the selected track contains any steps, their LEDs will light up as well.

What does the Last Step function let you do?

You may now (or after any other programming step) determine the length resp. the step number of the selected track using the shift-function “Last Step” (page 16).

In Record mode, can each track have an individual number of steps?

Yes, in Record mode, each track may have an individual number of steps while in Play mode, “Last Step” is a global parameter. “Scale” is always applied globally.

How do you set steps?

• Press Step key(s). Their LED(s) will be flashing.

What happens when you press a step key?

When pressing a step key once, its associated LED will be flashing, telling you that the step is “set” and puts out a trigger. At the same time, the step is “selected”, waiting for further editing, e.g. sound, accent, and flam settings. Pressing the step one more time will erase the step from the sequence (LED off).

Can tracks SP1/ALT resp. SP2/ALT have identical steps?

No, the tracks SP1/ALT resp. SP2/ALT cannot have identical steps. Setting e.g. step 1 on track SP1 erases a previously set step 1 from its connected ALT-track and vice versa. The same goes for the tracks SP2/ALT.

How do you edit sounds per step?

• Turn sound controls (and perhaps the Data control) of the selected track/instrument.

What happens to the steps when you edit sounds per step?

All steps previously set/selected will now feature the new sound setting you have just dialed in. Any further step(s) you are entering right now will also be flashing and feature this sound setting.

What if one (or more) step is to feature individual sound settings?

If one (or more) step is to feature individual sound settings—the actual purpose of the Step Record mode—the steps previously selected first have to be “locked” before other steps can be set and/or selected for further sound editing. The process of “selecting” and “locking” sequencer steps is described in the following sections. This way, you can set steps and provide them with individual sound settings without having to stop the sequencer.

How do you program accents?

You can assign one out of five different accent levels to each selected step. This is done using the shift function. Let’s pretend a track has been selected and the Record mode enabled. The selected track features some steps, which—if necessary—have to be selected to be edited (Hold Select + press step(s) – their LEDs will start flashing). Please now proceed as follows:

1. Hold Shift + press Step key 12 – 15 (“Accent 1 – 4”). This will determine the accent level of the selected step(s). The Step key in question will light up.

What will happen to the steps after programming accents?

All steps selected previously (flashing) will now receive the current accent setting. Every further step you set will also receive this setting. To change these settings again, first “lock” and re-select the desired steps before you enter new values.

How do you program flams?

Flams are double or multiple drum hits. Drummers use these to make their performance sound more sophisticated. Tanzmaus provides the option of assigning sixteen different flam patterns to each sequencer step. This is also done by using the shift function. Again, let’s pretend a track has been selected and the Record mode enabled. The selected track features some steps, which—if necessary—have to be selected in order to be edited (Hold Select + press step(s) – their LEDs will start flashing). Please now proceed as follows:

1. Hold Shift + press Step key 10 (“Flam”). Shift and all sixteen step keys will be flashing, telling you that a shift function has been enabled (flam, in this case) and sixteen different parameter values are up for selection using the step keys.
2. Press a Step key 1 – 16 to select a flam pattern. You may press several step keys consecutively to try out different settings. The step key selected last will light up permanently.
3. Press Shift to exit the shift function. The shift LED will go dark again.

What will happen to the steps after programming flams?

All steps previously selected (flashing) will now receive the current flam setting. All further steps you set will also receive this setting. To change these settings again, first “lock” and re-select the desired steps before you enter new values.

What additional sound parameter do the Bassdrum, snare, clap, and toms feature?

Bassdrum, snare, clap, and toms feature an additional sound parameter that can be accessed via the shift function (“Impuls”).

How does sample selection work for sample instruments SP1 and SP2?

Also, the sample selection for the sample instruments SP1 and SP2 works this way (“Sample Select 1 – 16”).

How do you select the impulse parameter and sample selection?

Again, let’s pretend a track has been selected and the Record mode enabled. The selected track (BD, SD, CP or TT for Impulse parameter, SP1 or SP2 for sample selection) features some steps which – if necessary – have to be selected in order to be edited (Hold Select + press step(s) – their corresponding LEDs will start flashing). Please now proceed as follows:

1. Hold Snd. Depending on the previously selected track, the step keys 1-16 (for BD, CP, SP1, SP2) or 1-8 (for SD, TT) will be flashing, telling you that a parameter value between 1 and 16 resp. 1 and 8 can be selected using corresponding step keys.
2. Keep on holding Snd + press step keys 1-16 or 1-8 to select a sample resp. an Impulse setting. You may press several step keys consecutively to try out different samples and Impulse settings. The step key selected last will light up permanently.
3. Release Snd to exit Shift mode. The selected steps will start flashing again.

What happens to the steps after selecting the impulse parameter and sample selection?

All steps selected previously (flashing again) will now receive the current Impulse setting resp. sample selection. All further steps you set will also receive this setting. To change these settings again, first “lock” and re-select the desired steps before you enter new values.

How do you “lock” already programmed steps?

1. Press Select.

What happens to the steps when you lock them?

The steps that have previously been flashing will now light up permanently. This is to tell you that the steps have been set and un-selected, i. e. the editing process of these steps has been completed for the time being. Their parameter settings are now protected against overwriting them unintentionally – in other words, they are firmly “locked” away. You may lock any steps at any time during the programming procedure described above.

Are locked steps stored permanently in the pattern?

No, the currently “locked” settings are now only protected against getting overwritten unintentionally but they have not yet been stored permanently in the pattern itself. If you were to change the pattern now (or decide to power down your Tanzmaus), the step settings that had just been programmed would be lost. To store them permanently, you need to use the “Store Pattern” function which is described in the PDF.

What does the following diagram show?

The following diagram shows a slightly simplified programming sequence of a track. To simplify matters, all step edits (sound, accent, flams etc.) are summed up in one single programming step.

How do you continue the programming process?

Still not satisfied with your track? No problem – you can proceed with your track programming work any time and set/edit/erase steps or edit already existing ones, no matter whether individually or in groups. To re-select and edit already set steps:

1. Hold Select + press step key(s).

What will happen to the steps when you continue the programming process?

The LEDs of the selected step will flash again, showing you that these steps have now been selected and are ready to be edited.

How do you create/edit another track?

To create/edit another track, start again from the beginning. That way you can create an entire pattern track by track.

How do you copy sound setting to other steps?

You do not need to perform the entire programming procedure for every new step all over again. Tanzmaus features a copy function that copies the sound, accent, and flam settings to other steps very easily, as well as the impulse and sample selection of any step. Please:

1. Hold Select + press the source step key. Its associated LED will start flashing.
2. Release Select.
3. Press new step keys to set new sequence steps. These steps will automatically adopt the sound, accent, and flam settings as well as the impulse and sample selection of the source step.

In this operation mode, what do the sound controls access?

In this operation mode, the sound controls only access selected (flashing) steps.

How many LFO tracks are there?

All five LFO tracks are identical.

How do you program the LFOs?

Programming the LFOs is done in a fairly similar fashion as setting the Impulse parameter and the sample selection. It is done using the shift function. Let’s pretend a bassdrum track has already been programmed completely. The BD-LFO track has been selected and the Step Record mode enabled. Please now proceed as follows:

1. Press step key(s). The steps set will start flashing and tell you that they have been activated for further editing.
2. Turn the Data control (“LFO Amount”) clockwise. This increases the modulation depth and the effect will become audible.
3. Hold Snd. The step keys 1-13 resp. 14-16 will start flashing, showing you that parameter values between 1 to 13 (“LFO Speed”) or 14 to 16 (“LFO Wave”) are now available.
4. Keep Snd pressed + press step key 1-13 resp. 14-16 to select LFO speed and wave. The selected step key will light up permanently. You may press several step keys consecutively to try out different settings. The step key selected last will light up permanently. Please keep in mind to dial in a sufficient LFO amount to make the modulation effect audible.
5. Release Snd. The step key set last will be flashing. Now you can select more steps using Snd + Step(s) in order to assign different LFO settings to them.
6. Press Select. The edited steps will now be de-selected and the parameter settings “locked”.

What does an LFO provide?

An LFO – low frequency oscillator – provides a continuously sweeping control voltage at a low frequency (usually in sub-audio range). In other words, a slowly rising and falling voltage that is used to modulate sound parameters. This is exactly what is happening inside your Tanzmaus: Bass drum, clap, toms, and both sampling instruments use dedicated LFO tracks to control their respective pitch (tone color of the clap) – in sync with the beat of your patterns! If so desired, you can also program individual parameter settings for each LFO step.

How do instrument tracks and related LFO tracks work?

Instrument track and related LFO track work independently from each other. Whereas steps on an instrument track trigger sounds, a set step on an LFO track triggers a modulation waveform. This waveform oscillates at the selected “speed”, “wave”, and “amount” settings until the next step set has been reached. Here, it will be triggered again, if desired with different “speed”, “wave”, and “amount” settings.

What does the following chart show?

The following chart shows the relation between Instrument and LFO tracks.

What is the key assignment for the LFO parameters?

The key assignment for the LFO parameters works as follows:

• Step 1 whole note
• Step 2 1/2th. note
• Step 3 1/4th. triplet
• Step 4 1/4th. note
• Step 5 1/8th. triplet
• Step 6 1/8th. note
• Step 7 1/16th. triplet
• Step 8 1/16th. note
• Step 9 1/32th. triplet
• Step 10 1/32th. note
• Step 11 1/64th. triplet
• Step 12 1/64th. note
• Step 13 sine up
• Step 14 sine down
• Step 15 saw up
• Step 16 saw down

How do the functions “Last Step” and “Scale” work in record mode?

In Record mode, each track can have an individual length (resp. number of steps). These functions are described previously in the PDF.

Can you store patterns?

Yes, the “Store Pattern” function is described in the PDF.

What does the toggle function do?

Tanzmaus patterns consist of sixteen steps. If you want to create patterns of more than sixteen steps, you will have to make use of the toggle function. It works this way: each pattern consists of two sections, “A” and “B”. This way, you can program patterns of up to thirty-two steps. In Play mode, both sections can be played back in several ways using the A/B Toggle function.

Can you manually toggle between pattern sections?

Yes, you can manually switch between pattern sections “A” and “B” using the A/B key. When the sequencer is running, the currently selected section is indicated via LED.

What will happen when you set the A/B Toggle function to “Auto”?

The sequencer automatically toggles between sections after the selected section has been played back.

What will happen when you set the A/B Toggle function to “Manual”?

You manually toggle between the sections “A” and “B” using the A/B key. Only the section selected will be played back.

How many variations of an existing A/B pattern can you create?

You can create four variations of an existing A/B pattern.

What do the Copy A and Copy B functions let you do?

These functions copy the content of the currently selected pattern section “A” to “B” or vice versa (Copy A" / “Copy B”).

How do the Copy A and Copy B functions work?

The first of these two functions (“Copy A”) copies the content of section “A” to the other section. It can be used to create variations of a pattern by copying the content of one section to the other section and then editing the copied section. The following figure shows the different modes of operation of these two functions.

How do you operate the Copy A/Copy B functions?

This is how to operate the Copy A/ Copy B functions:

1. Load or create a pattern.
2. If required, press the A/B key to select the target section (to copy section “A” to the empty section “B”, first you have to select “B” with the A/B key and vice versa).
3. Hold Shift + press Step 7 resp. 8 (Copy A / Copy B).

In Record mode, what do the Copy A/ Copy B functions affect?

These functions will affect the selected track.

In Play mode, what do the Copy A/ Copy B functions affect?

These functions will affect all tracks, resp. the entire pattern.

What does the Clear Pattern function let you do?

This function is closely related to the copy functions explained above. You can optionally clear the entire pattern or only the section currently selected.

How do you clear the currently selected section?

1. Hold Shift + press Step 6 (Clear Pattern).

How do you clear the entire pattern?

1. Hold Shift + press Step 6 (Clear Pattern) two times.

In Record mode, what does the Clear Pattern function affect?

These functions will affect the selected track.

In Play mode, what does the Clear Pattern function affect?

These functions will affect all tracks, resp. the entire pattern.

Is there an undo for the Clear Pattern function?

No, there is no undo! Please think (!!) twice before using the Clear Pattern function.

What is the initial situation for the Copy A function?

Pattern A-Part = Empty. Pattern B-Part = Empty.

What is the result of using the Copy A function?

Pattern A-Part = Empty. Pattern B-Part = A-part.

What is the initial situation for the Copy B function?

Pattern A-Part = A-Part. Pattern B-Part = Empty.

What is the result of using the Copy B function?

Pattern A-Part = A-Part. Pattern B-Part = A-Part.

How can you record parameter changes in Realtime Record mode?

1. Enable Record mode / select track To enable the Record mode and select the desired track (resp. the instrument) at the same time, please

   * Hold the Rec key + press a Track key. When releasing the keys, the right LED above the Rec key will light up. If the selected track contains any steps, their LEDs will also light up. To record parameter changes in Realtime Record mode, it obviously is recommended that the selected track contains a certain number of steps. Setting steps works as described.

2. Enable Realtime Record mode

   * Hold Shift + press Rec. Then release both keys.

   For the selected track, the Realtime Record mode has now been enabled. When the sequencer reaches the next downbeat (resp. step 1), the record function will automatically become active and wait for your input.

3. Recording parameter changes

   * Move sound controls and/or Data control.

   Over the duration of one pattern, all control tweaks you are now performing on the selected instrument will be recorded. As soon as the end of the pattern has been reached, the record function will automatically be disabled. If the pattern uses an A and B section, the recording will take place across both sections. In case you are not happy with the result, simply enable the Realtime Record mode again (programming step 2) and repeat the recording process. Feel free to „fine-tune“ your parameter recordings later in Step Record mode. To make things easier, it can be helpful to reduce the tempo while recording.

How can you save your patterns permanently?

To save your pattern permanently, you need to use the Store Pattern function.

How can you trigger instruments in realtime?

You can trigger instruments in realtime – by hitting step keys or via MIDI, using a suitable MIDI device such as a keyboard, or drum pads. At the same time, you can tweak the sounds of the steps played back in realtime, either using the controls on the front panel or via MIDI controllers. In this operation mode, it will act just like a MIDI expander.

What is Manual Trigger mode?

Manual Trigger mode allows you to trigger instruments in realtime and tweak the sounds of the steps played back in realtime.

What does the „Manual Trigger Record“ function provide?

The „Manual Trigger Record“ function provides recording of steps played ‚live‘ (but not sound parameter changes).

How can you enable the Manual Trigger function?

* Press Rec key. Its left LED should light up.

The Manual Trigger function has now been enabled. You can trigger all instruments via step buttons and „play along“ to a running pattern.

What tweaks affect the sound of steps in Manual Trigger mode?

Using the sound controls, you can tweak all instruments in realtime. Please note that these tweaks only affect the sound of those steps that have just been played live – not of those that might already be a part of the existing pattern.

How can you record your “live-performance”?

To record your „live-performance“ resp. steps played in realtime, you need to enable the Manual Trigger Record function. This is done by setup function # 7. To perform that, please open the setup menu first:

* Hold Shift + press Setup (Step 16). The Shift LED will start flashing.

How can you enable the Manual Trigger Record function?

Enabling „Manual Trigger REC“ (setup function #7):

* Press Step key 7. If the Manual Trigger Record function is „on“, step LED 7 will light up.

Exit setup function:

* Press Shift key.

What does the setting „Enable Manual Trigger REC“ determine?

Please note: The setting „Enable Manual Trigger REC“ is a global function which is permanent, even when you change operation modes or power down. Through this function you can basically determine whether steps played „live“ will be recorded or not as soon as you enable the „Manual Trigger“ function.

How can you record / erase steps in realtime?

* Please start the sequencer. * Press step keys. As soon as you hit step keys, these steps will be recorded into the current pattern. The quantisation corresponds to the setting of the Scale parameter.

To erase steps quickly without stopping the sequencer, please

* hold Select + press Track key.

While holding both keys, the steps set previously will be deleted as soon as the running sequencer reaches their position. You can enter new steps immediately.

How do you tweak the sound settings?

* Turn Sound controls and/or Data control. As soon as you turn a Sound control and/or the Data control, the sound of the corresponding instrument will change.

What sound tweaks are recorded?

Please note that these tweaks only affect the sound of those steps that have just been entered „live“ on the fly, not of those that might already be part of the existing pattern. This „performance at the controls“ will not be recorded! To record parameter changes, you need to use the Realtime Record mode. Please also bear in mind that these tweaks will only affect the sound of steps entered live and on the fly, not of those that might already be part of the existing pattern.

How can you store the new pattern permanently?

To store the new pattern permanently, you need to use the Store Pattern function.

How can you record steps via MIDI?

As mentioned above, you can record steps via MIDI – e.g. using a MIDI keyboard, or MIDI drumpads. Sounds can also be tweaked „live“ via MIDI controller (but not recorded). Step recording in the Manual Trigger Record function via MIDI works the same way as with step keys. However, you have to adjust some of the MIDI functions first. To do that, please use the MIDI learn function (smart mouse, eh?). The MIDI learn function is used to assign MIDI note numbers and MIDI channels (1 – 9) to drum instruments. The MIDI learn function is to be found in the setup menu.

How do you open the setup menu?

Please open the setup menu first:

* Hold Shift + press Setup (Step 16). The Shift LED will be flashing.

How do you select “MIDI Learn”?

Select „MIDI learn“ (setup function #1):

* Press Step key 1.

How do you execute the MIDI learn function?

Executing MIDI learn function:

* As soon as the MIDI learn function is enabled, the instrument LEDs will light up successively – starting from step 1 (BD) –, waiting for a MIDI note (and the channel #). As soon as you send a MIDI note, it will be assigned to the first instrument (the one with its LED flashing). Now it will automatically switch to the next instrument and wait for input of the next MIDI note (and channel). When all instruments have been assigned to MIDI notes, the LED of the Select key will start flashing. Now hit Select to confirm the assignment and exit the MIDI learn function.

How do you exit the setup menu?

After that, you will need to exit the setup menu:

* Press Shift key.

What MIDI data does it receive?

The sound controls and the Data control will receive MIDI controller data on the MIDI channels that have just been assigned and/or pre-selected. In the setup menu you can determine whether it is to send MIDI notes and controller data.

Please note: Aside from the Step Record mode, it receives MIDI notes and controller data in all operation modes. This way, you can trigger steps via MIDI notes and tweak sound parameters via MIDI controllers without setting any functions previously. Only recording steps via MIDI notes needs to be activated first by enabling the Manual-Trigger-Record function. This is done via setup function # 7.

How do you save your newly created or edited patterns permanently?

To enjoy your newly created or edited patterns forever, you have to save them permanently. Please note: The so-called „locking“ of one or more edited sequencer steps in Step Record mode only prevents overwriting of parameter settings unintentionally by further editing. To save a pattern permanently and in its entirety – individual steps and the sounds assigned to them –, you have to use the Store Pattern function.

How can you store and erase patterns permanently?

The following section describes how to store and erase patterns permanently.

How can you save the current pattern?

You can save the current pattern in any pattern memory location. To do so, please:

* (If necessary hold Shift + press Patt/Bank key to change the current preset bank.) * Hold Shift + press Step 5 (Store Pattern). All sixteen step LEDs will start flashing. * Release Shift. * Press Step key to save the current preset in the corresponding memory location. * If necessary, press Shift any time to abort the Store Pattern function.

Attention: There is no undo! Please think (yes, insert multiple exclamation marks here) twice before you overwrite an existing pattern which was to be used with your million-selling hit record!

How can you erase / initialize the current pattern?

If desired, you can erase resp. initialise the current pattern. To do so, please:

* Hold Shift + press Step 6 (Clear Pattern) two times.

The current pattern has now been erased from memory permanently.

How do you erase patterns with more than sixteen steps?

Patterns with more than sixteen steps in length allow for alternatively erasing either their A or B section.

* Press Patt key to select the desired pattern section. * Hold Shift + press Step 6 (Clear Pattern).

Attention: There is also no undo! Please think (no kidding here this time around) twice before you erase the current pattern or its individual sections! The consequences might be dreadful.

What is the setup menu?

The setup menu is hidden behind step key # 16 and makes use of eight step keys there, each of them assigned to a sub-function. Here you will find the MIDI functions in the first place. Also, you can enable the „Manual Trigger Record“ function and determine whether the „Store Pattern“ function is to store muted instruments within the current pattern or not. All setup functions are global settings that will be retained after powering down.

How do you open the setup menu?

To open the setup menu, please:

* Hold Shift + press Setup (Step 16). The Shift LED will start flashing.

How do you edit setup functions?

To edit setup functions:

* Press Step key 1-8. The corresponding setup function will be set to on/off or toggle between two available settings.

How do you exit/abort a setup function?

To exit / abort a setup function:

* Press Shift key.

What are the setup functions available?

The following setup functions are available:

• Step key 1: MIDI learn The MIDI learn function assigns MIDI note numbers and MIDI channels (1 – 9) to the drum instruments.

How do you operate the MIDI Learn function?

This is how to operate the MIDI learn function:

As soon as the MIDI learn function has been enabled, the instrument-LEDs will be flashing successively, starting at step 1 (BD) and waiting for a MIDI note (and the channel #) to be entered. As soon as you send a MIDI note, it will be assigned to the first instrument (the one whose LED is flashing). Now it will automatically switch to the next instrument and wait for input of the next MIDI note (and channel). When all instruments have been assigned to MIDI notes, the LED of the Select key will be flashing. Now hit Select to confirm the assignment procedure and exit the MIDI learn function.

• Step key 2: MIDI note send on/off Selects whether it will transmit MIDI note numbers while the sequencer is running. Default setting = on

• Step key 3: MIDI Ctrl send on/off Selects whether the front panel controls will transmit MIDI controller data or not. Default setting = off

• Step key 4: MIDI Clk send on/off Selects whether it transmits MIDI clock data while the sequencer is running. Default setting = on

• Step key 5: MIDI Clk Thru on/off Selects whether it transmits incoming MIDI clock data to its MIDI out socket or not. Default setting = off

• Step key 6: MIDI Clk Receive on/off Selects whether it receives MIDI clock data or not. Default setting = on

• Step key 7: Manual Trigger REC This function determines whether steps set „live“ in Manual Trigger mode (by step keys, or received via MIDI) will be recorded into the current pattern or not. In other words: You can enable the Manual Trigger function through this setting. If this setting has been disabled, instruments can be triggered via step keys or MIDI notes but the steps will not be recorded. Default setting = off

• Step key 8: Saving track mutes This function determines whether track mutes will be saved into the current pattern when using the „Store Pattern“ function. The function is active when step LED #8 lights up. Please note that this function is not labelled on the front panel. Default setting = off

• Step key 16: Firmware version display This function shows the firmware version. Two Step LEDs will light up and show the version number like this:

  • Step LEDs 1 – 6: Pre-decimal place
  • Step LEDs 7 – 16: Post-decimal place

  E.g. Step 1 and Step 7 = version 1.0

What are the MIDI dump functions?

It allows for transmitting the current pattern bank as a MIDI SysEx data file. Apart from that, a pattern bank, sent from a suitably equipped MIDI device, can be received. These functions are only available in Play mode. The sequencer must be inactive.

How can you send the pattern bank?

By using the shift function you can send the current pattern bank to a suitable MIDI device. e.g. your DAW.

* Hold Shift + press Step key 9 (Dump Patt Bank).

The LEDs of the step keys visualize the progress of the data upload: The LED of the corresponding pattern that is currently being transmitted is flashing. As soon as the data transmission has been completed, the function will exit automatically.

How can you receive pattern banks?

As long as the sequencer is inactive, it will always be ready to receive a pattern bank as SysEx data file. You do not need to enable any additional functions. The LEDs of the step keys will again tell you about the progress of data transmission.

Attention: When receiving a bank dump, the pattern bank currently selected will be overwritten. There is no undo! So please think twice if you really want to send a bank dump.

What is the MIDI implementation and MIDI controller assignment?

MIDI_CC_BD_ATT 2 MIDI_CC_BD_DECAY 64 MIDI_CC_BD_PITCH 65 MIDI_CC_BD_TUNE 3 MIDI_CC_BD_NOISE 4 MIDI_CC_BD_NOISE_DEC 5 MIDI_CC_BD_DIST 6 MIDI_CC_BD_TRIGGER 66

MIDI_CC_SD_TUNE 11 MIDI_CC_SD_NOISE 13 MIDI_CC_SD_NOISE_DEC 67 MIDI_CC_SD_TRIGGER 70 MIDI_CC_SD_DECAY_TONE 71

MIDI_CC_CP_DECAY 75 MIDI_CC_CP_FILTER 18 MIDI_CC_CP_ATTACK 76 MIDI_CC_CP_TRIGGER 77

MIDI_CC_TT_TUNE 19 MIDI_CC_TT_DECAY 20 MIDI_CC_TT_TRIGGER 78 MIDI_CC_TT_ATTACK 79 MIDI_CC_TT_PITCH 82 MIDI_CC_TT_PAN 73

MIDI_CC_SAMPLE1_TUNE 84 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE1_DECAY 85 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE1_SAMPLE_SELECT1 86 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE1_SAMPLE_SELECT2 87 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE1_ATTACK 88

MIDI_CC_SAMPLE2_TUNE 89 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE2_DECAY 90 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE2_SAMPLE_SELECT1 91 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE2_SAMPLE_SELECT2 92 MIDI_CC_SAMPLE2_ATTACK 93

The MIDI channel for controller data transfer is always the same as the channel of the corresponding instrument. It is selected with the MIDI Learn function. It responds to the following MIDI data: MIDI_CLOCK MIDI_START MIDI_CONTINUE MIDI_STOP MIDI_NOTE_OFF MIDI_NOTE_ON MIDI_CONTROLLER MIDI_PROG_CHANGE: 0…63 MIDI_SYSEX MIDI_SONG_POSITION_POINTER

What are the service and warranty conditions?

Concerning service and warranty conditions, please refer to our terms of business.

What is the imprint?

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Although the content of this owners manual has been thoroughly checked for errors, it cannot be guaranteed that it is error-free throughout. It cannot be held liable for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide.

Where can you find the samples available for sample instruments 1 and 2?

You will find the samples available for the sample instruments 1 and 2 listed on the website (http://mfberlin.de).