behringer JT-4000 MICRO Portable 4 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer User Guide

behringer JT-4000 MICRO Portable 4 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer

Safety Instruction

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Use only attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11.  Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/ EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
12. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
13. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

Instructions for use

Step 1: Hook-Up

Step 2: Controls

• Two VCOs based on 1990s JP8K
• Two operator FM option
• 12 dB/octave VCF with comprehensive modulation options
• Separate ADSR envelope generators for VCA and VCF
• Two LFOs
• Extensive parameter control via MIDI CCs
• 32 editable preset sounds, all of which can be archived using Sys Ex

1. USB SOCKET – use this USB-C socket to power the JT-4000 MICRO from a suitable power source (laptop, USB charger), to access MIDI over USB functions and to update the firmware.

2. POWER SWITCH – use this switch to turn the JT-4000 MICRO on or off.

3. VOLUME – use this control to set the output volume to the headphone socket (4).

4. HEADPHONE SOCKET – use this 3.5 mm TRS jack socket to connect a suitable pair of stereo headphones. Not suitable for balanced audio connections.

5. SELECT – use this control to scroll through the menu options for the various sections of the JT-4000 MICRO (selected with buttons 9 – 14), and to scroll through the stored presets. Pressing the control acts as ENTER. When the * is displayed then pressing SELECT will save the edited preset.

6. DISPLAY – the display shows the current preset and an oscilloscope trace of its waveform, unless one of the buttons 9 – 14 is in use, where it will show the available options and settings. When a preset has been edited the symbol will show next to the name until the edits have been saved. Pressing Enter will save the edited preset and the will stop showing.

7. CUTOFF – use this control to change the cutoff frequency of the 12 dB/octave analog VCF. Also used to adjust A parameters in conjunction with buttons 9-14. Please note that parameters do not adjust until the control has rotated to approximately 9 o’clock, to prevent accidental changes.

8. RESO – use this control to adjust the resonance of the VCF. Also used to adjust B parameters in conjunction with buttons 9-14. Please note that parameters do not adjust until the control has rotated to approximately 9 o’clock, to prevent accidental changes. Menu Selection Buttons
   – Each option has A and B parameters, unless —— appears against B.

9. OSC-X – pressing this button accesses the Oscillator menu.
   • OSC1 A: Wave (Off, triangle, square, PWM, saw, super saw,
   FM, noise) OSC1 B: DETU (Detune when super saw wave is selected) / FDBK (Feedback when FM is selected)
   • OSC1 A: PWM (Pulse Width adjustment when PWM wave is selectedOSC1 B: ——-
   • OSC1 A: Coarse (Coarse tuning for OSC1) OSC1 B: Fine (Fine tuning for OSC1)
   • OSC2 A: Wave (Off, triangle, square, PWM, saw, noise OSC2 B: ——-
   • OSC2 A: PWM (Pulse Width adjustment when PWM wave is selected) OSC2 B: ——-
   • OSC2 A: Coarse (Coarse tuning for OSC2) OSC2 B: Fine (Fine tuning for OSC2)
   • PORTA A: Amount PORTA B: Mode (Portamento or Glissando)
   • RING A: Amount (amount of ring modulation between the two oscillators) RING B: Switch (switches ring modulation on or off)
   • PROG NAME EDIT (rotate the encoder (5) to scroll through characters, use ENTER to select and move to the next)
   FM oscillator arrangement Operator 1 (OSC1) is the carrier and operator 2 (OSC2) is the modulator with feedback adjustable from 0 to 99%

10. LFO-X – pressing this button accesses the LFO menu.
    • LFO1 A: Wave (triangle, square, sawtooth) LFO1 B: Destination (VCF, OSC, PWM (if PWM wave is selected), Detune (If super saw is selected)).
    • LFO1 A: Speed LFO1 B: Amount
    • LFO2 A: Wave (triangle, square, sawtooth) LFO2 B: ——-
    • LFO2 A: Speed LFO2 B: Amount

11. FILTER – pressing this button accesses the FILTER menu.
    • VCF A: Attack (adjusts attack time of the VCF envelope generator from 0 to

99. VCF B: Decay (adjusts decay time of the VCF envelope generator from 0 to

100. • VCF A: Sustain (adjusts sustain level of the VCF envelope generator from 0 to 99) VCF B: Release (adjusts release time of the VCF envelope generator from 0 to 99)
     • VCF A: Amount (adjusts the amount of EG modulation of the VCF from 0 to 99) VCF B: ——

12. AMP – pressing this button accesses the AMP menu.
    • VCA A: Attack (adjusts attack time of the VCA envelope generator from 0 to

99. VCA B: Decay (adjusts decay time of the VCA envelope generator from 0 to

100. • VCA A: Sustain (adjusts sustain level of the VCA envelope generator from 0 to 99) VCA B: Release (adjusts release time of the VCA envelope generator from 0 to 99)
     • VCA A: Amount (adjusts the amount of EG modulation of the VCF from 0 to 99) VCA B: ——

13. ARP – pressing this button accesses the arpeggiator menu.
    • ARP A: Motif (Up, Down, Up & Down) ARP B: BPM (adjusts the speed of the arpeggiator between 20 bpm and 240 bpm)
    • ARP A: Scale (adjusts the scale of the arpeggiator (1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32) ARP B: Swing (adjusts the swing amount of the arpeggiator between 50% and 75%)
    • ARP A: Source (selects the clock source (Internal, USB). If USB is selected a Start/ Stop command must be sent via USB to start and stop the arpeggiator.

14. SETTINGS – pressing this button accesses the settings menu.
    • OCT A: Set (sets the octave of the internal keyboard) OCT B: —— (there is no option B)
    • MOD A: Set (select between keyboard or arpeggiator)  D B: —— (there is no option B)
    • VCF A: Trigger (switches filter envelope re-trigger on or off) VCF B: ——- (there is no option B)
    • MID A: TXCH (selects the MIDI transmit channel, can be set to OFF for external control) MID B: RXCH (selects the MIDI receive channel)
    • MID A: Velocity (switches MIDI velocity on or off) MID B: —— (there is no option B)
    • PROG BULK SYX SEND (activates Sys Ex dump of all programs)
    • PROG SING SYX SEND (activates Sys Ex dump of current program only)
    • SYSEX RECEIVE (activates Sys Ex receive)
    • FACTORY RESET (sets all parameters back to factory defaults and displays current firmware version) Press the Enter button (5) to initiate reset.
    To save an edited program exit menu and return to main screen by pressing the current menu button (9-14), then press ENTER to save the renamed program. The ‘*’ will be removed, to show that the edits have been saved.

MIDI Continuous Controllers

The JT-4000 MICRO responds to a number of MIDI CC Controls:

The JT-4000 MICRO comes loaded with 32 preset sounds to get you started:

Specifications

Synthesizer Architecture

Number of voices| 4 (Paraphonic)
Type| Hybrid
Oscillators| 2 VCO
LFO| 2 LFO
VCF| LPF 12 dB/octave
Envelopes| 2 ADSR
Connectivity
Power switch| Left/Right On/Of
USB (MIDI)| USB-C
Headphones| 3.5 mm TRS, stereo, 5 mW 32 Ω
USB
USB Type| Class compliant USB-C
Supported Operating Systems| Windows 7 or higher
Mac OS X 10.10 or higher
Volume
Control| Volume: 0 to 10
Control Section
Controls| Rotary Selector, Press to Enter
A (on Filter Cutoff) / B (on Resonance
Buttons| Menu Select: Osc-X, LFO-X, Filter, Amp, Arp, Settings
Analog Filter Section
Controls| Cutoff
Resonance
Keyboard
Keyboard| 16 key, capacitive touch
Mains connector| USB-C
Physical
Standard operating temperature range| 5°C – 45°C (41°F – 113°F)
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 36 x 93 x 130 mm (1.42 x 3.66 x 5.12″
Weight| 0.15 kg (0.34 lbs)

Other important information

1. Register online.
   Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe. com . Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.

2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe. com BEFORE returning the product.

3. Power Connections
   Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Behringer
JT-4000 MICRO

Responsible Party Name:
Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address:
122 E. 42nd St.1, 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States

Email Address:
[email protected]

JT-4000 MICRO
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

 Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/ EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.

Full text of EU DoC is available at
https://community.musictribe.com/

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202
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UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
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