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AVALON - Reference Manual
10 CONFIGURATION MODE
Configuration mode is used for setting the following system
parameters:
1) Sync Input
2) Sync Output
3) MIDI In Ch
4) MIDI Out Ch
5) USB MIDI
6) LED Dimming
7) OS Version
10.1 ENTER CONFIG MODE
To enter configuration mode press
[
FUNCTION
]
+ HOME (the
buttons can be pressed in either order). When configuration mode is
entered the [PITCH LED] and
[
TIME LED
]
will light solid.
Configuration mode can be entered and parameters modified while
the sequencer is running.
10.1.1 SYNC INPUT
The sequencer can be controlled via the internal clock, MIDI clock, or
DINSync. To set the SYNC IN source once inside CONFIG MODE press
SYNC IN
+ STEP BUTTON 1-3. The three sync input options are
indicated by the text below STEP BUTTON 1-3.
STEP BUTTON 1 = Internal Clock
STEP BUTTON 2 = MIDI Clock (default)
STEP BUTTON 3 = DINSync
10.1.1.1 MIDI SYNC IN BEHAVIOR
When MIDI Sync is enabled the Avalon will automatically begin
playback when a MIDI start or continue message is received. The
sequencer tempo will lock to incoming MIDI clock messages after
receiving a MIDI start message. When a MIDI stop message is
received, the Avalon will revert back to internal clock.
The internal clock generator always runs independently, regardless of
the MIDI sync setting, enabling the sequencer to be started by
pressing the RUN button, even when being controlled from external
MIDI.
If a MIDI start is received after the internal clock is started, the Avalon
will automatically switch to MIDI sync, and then back to internal clock
when MIDI stop is received without stopping the sequencer.
A subsequent MIDI start will restart the current pattern at the first
step, allowing the sequencer to continue uninterrupted playback
while remaining in sync. This is very useful for live performance.
10.1.2 SYNC OUTPUT
The sequence can output MIDI and DINSync clock. MIDI clock is
always enabled. DINSync clock can be turned on and off.
To enable DINSync Out press
SYNC OUT
+ STEP BUTTON 3
so that the indicator is lit.
10.1.3 MIDI INPUT CHANNEL
To set the MIDI Input channel press
INPUT CH
+ STEP BUTTON 1-16.
For example, to set the MIDI input channel to channel 3 press
INPUT
CH
+ STEP BUTTON 3.
10.1. 4 MIDI OUTPUT CHANNEL
To set the MIDI Output channel press
OUTPUT CH
+ STEP BUTTON
1-16.
10.1.5 USB MIDI
The Avalon is a class compliant USB device. When plugged into a USB
host the Avalon will show up as AVALON MIDI.
To enable USB MIDI press
USB MIDI
. The indicator will light to show
that USB MIDI is enabled. Pressing the button again will disable USB
MIDI and the indicator will go off.
The Avalon will be discovered by the host computer regardless of
whether USB-MIDI I/O is enabled.
10.1.6 LED DIMMING
The STEP BUTTON indicators can be varied in brightness by pressing
the buttons directly. STEP BUTTON 1 is the dimmest, STEP BUTTON
16 is the brightest.
When a new brightness is selected the STEP BUTTON LED's will light
to the corresponding brightness.
The LED indicators below the STEP BUTTONS LED's do not have as
many levels of brightness as the STEP BUTTON LED's. This is due to a
design limitation of the original TB-303-based design.
10.1.7 OS VERSION
The OS version is displayed whilepressingand holding
[
SECTION
].
The major version number is shown by a bright STEP BUTTON
INDICATOR.
The minor version number is shown by a dim STEP BUTTON
INDICATOR.
10.2 EXIT CONFIG MODE
To exit configuration mode press HOME or
[
FUNCTION
]
.