behringer PRO-VS Mini Portable 4 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Behringer
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behringer PRO-VS Mini Portable 4 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer
PRO-VS MINI – Product Information
Specifications:
- Portable 4-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer
- 4 Vector Morphing Oscillators Per Voice
- Analog Low-Pass Filter
- 16-Step Sequencer
- Arpeggiator
- Version: 1.0
Important Safety Instructions:
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution:
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.
Usage Instructions:
Safety Precautions:
- Read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
- Heed all warnings and follow all instructions provided.
- Do not use the apparatus near water or expose it to rain and moisture.
- Clean the device with a dry cloth only.
- Ensure proper ventilation by not blocking any ventilation openings.
- Avoid placing the device near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. Take caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid tip-over injuries.
- Unplug the device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the apparatus has been damaged, exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- The apparatus must be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- If a disconnect device is used, it should remain readily operable.
Basic Operation
To start using the PRO-VS MINI synthesizer:
- Connect the power cord to a suitable power outlet and the device’s power input.
- Turn on the power switch located on the device.
- Adjust the volume level using the dedicated volume control.
- Use the various controls and buttons on the device to explore and create sounds.
- Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on configuring and using the synthesizer’s features, such as the Vector Morphing Oscillators, Analog Low-Pass Filter, 16-Step Sequencer, and Arpeggiator.
Maintenance
To ensure proper maintenance of the PRO-VS MINI synthesizer:
- Keep the device clean by wiping it with a dry cloth.
- Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures or humidity.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents that may damage the device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1: Can I use the PRO-VS MINI outdoors?
A1: No, the device should not be exposed to rain, moisture, or extreme
environmental conditions. It is designed for indoor use only.
Q2: Can I replace the power cord?
A2: If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified
service personnel to ensure safety and proper operation.
Q3: How can I access the advanced features of the synthesizer?
A3: Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on
configuring and using the various features of the PRO-VS MINI synthesizer.
Quick Start Guide
PRO-VS MINI
Portable 4-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer with 4 Vector Morphing Oscillators Per
Voice, Analog Low-Pass Filter, 16-Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator
V 1.0
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Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sucient
magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality
professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
All other installation or modication should be performed only by qualied
personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sucient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual. Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover
(or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualied personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
liquids and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by
qualied service personnel.
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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/ accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied 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.
13. Unplug this app aratus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. 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 ecient use of natural resources. For more information about
where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
local city oce, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a conned space, such as a book case or similar unit.
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19. Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the
apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind.
Batteries must be disposedof at a battery collection point.
21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
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(EN) How Vector Synthesis works Unlike conventional synthesis, where
oscillators are blended together to produce the basis for a sound, Vector
Synthesis allows the balance of four oscillators to be continuously adjusted
by both the joystick and using the mix envelope. The timbre of the sound can
thus be changed subtly or dramatically as you play, depending on the waveforms
you pick for each oscillator and how much mix automation you use. When the
waveform mix joystick is in its central position all four oscillators have
equal precedence. Moving the joystick upwards will increase the level of
oscillator B while decreasing that of oscillator D; A and C remain the same.
Equally moving it to the left increases the level of oscillator A against C
while not aecting B and D. Therefore, for example, placing the joystick
between A and B (North West) would give an equal amount of each of these
oscillators while C and D will not contribute. Moving laterally to South East
decreases A and B while increasing C and D proportionally, until A and B are
not heard.
The result is a sound that morphs within a 2D plane with the joystick
movement, mixed with the automation of the mix envelope.
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PRO-VS MINI Controls
(EN) Step 2: Controls (1) POWER on/o button. Hold for
3 seconds to turn the Pro VS on and o. (2) USB-C used for power and to
connect to a computer for USB MIDI control. (3) LCD DISPLAY OLED information
display. (4) VOLUME adjust the output level from the headphones output. Make
sure the volume is turned down before putting on headphones. (5) PHONES
connect your headphones to this 3.5 mm TRS output. Make sure the volume is
turned down before putting on headphones. (6) SYNC this input allows the use
of an external clock and start/stop signal on 3.5 mm TRS jack. (7) MIDI IN
input MIDI from an external MIDI device such as a sequencer or DAW. (8)
WAVEFORM MIX mix the signals from the 4 sound sources. (9) + PROG/OCTAVE
increase the program number or raise the octave up of the selected sound.
(10) – PROG/OCTAVE decrease the program number or raise the octave up of the
selected sound.
(11) ENVELOPE SELECT allows the controls to be used by the MIX, FILTER or
AMPLITUDE sections.
(12) R1/ATTACK controls the attack time of the selected envelope.
(13) R2/DECAY controls the decay time of the selected envelope.
(14) R3/SUSTAIN controls the sustain level of the selected envelope.
(15) R4/RELEASE controls the release time of the selected envelope.
(16) LFO SELECT edit LFO 1 or 2. (17) RATE sets the speed of the LFO. (18)
AMT controls the depth or
amount of modulation. (19) CUTOFF adjust the 24 dB low-
pass lter’s cuto frequency. (20) RESO adjusts the resonance
of the lter. This emphasizes the frequencies around the cuto point. (21)
WAVEFORM SELECT select which one of the 4 voice
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waveforms, A,B,C or D is active for voice control or editing. (22) WAVE choose which waveform is used for the currently selected voice. (23) FREQ change the pitch or frequency of the waveform. (24) RATE adjust the speed of the chorus. (25) AMOUNT adjust the chorus depth. (26) TEMPO sets the speed of the ARP or sequencer in BPM. (27) MEMORY/WRITE calls up a new sequence memory or, with Function, writes a sequence to internal memory (28) FUNC used to engage shift mode or for second functions. (29) PLAY/ACTIVE plays the arpeggiator or selected sequencer pattern. Function press to make active, which allows selected steps to be removed from the sequence. (30) RECORD/CLEAR press to enter record or function press to clear notes or a full pattern. (31) MENU repeated key press gives the following menus:
a. Seq/Arp switches between normal keyboard and sequencer operation and
arpeggiator.
b. Filt Env Trig select either Single or Multi trigger. Single triggers the
envelope with the rst note played and will not re-trigger until all notes are
released; Multi will re-trigger with each new note played.
c. MIDI Tx selects MIDI output channel 1 16 or o.
d. MIDI Rx selects MIDI input channel 1 16 or o.
e. MIDI Velocity switch velocity On or OFF.
f. MIDI CC selects whether MIDI continuous controller messages are received
or o.
g. Prog Bulk SysEx Send outputs program memory contents as SysEx using the
USB socket.
h. Prog Sing SysEx Send outputs current program as SysEx using the USB
socket.
i. Patt Bulk SysEx Send outputs sequencer memory contents as SysEx using the
USB socket.
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j. Patt Sing SysEx Send outputs current sequence as SysEx using the USB
socket.
k. SysEx Receive Listening allows the Pro VS to receive SysEx from an
external source using the USB socket.
l. Factory Reset resets all programs and sequences to factory default. Also
displays rmware version.
(32) SYNC repeated key press gives the following menus a. Sync Source
switch between Internal, MIDI, USB or Trigger b. Sync Type switch between
1ppq, 2ppq, 4ppq, 24ppq, 48ppq
(33) SCALE select , T, , T, (global)
(34) SWING select 50 (no swing), 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 (global)
(35) ARP SET select up, down, up and down
(36) SEQUENCER SET switch between step xed (note lengths dened by step) or
record (notes as recorded)
(37) CLEAR ALL wipes all sequencer memories
(38) CLEAR ACTIVE clears the action of Active Steps (button 29) and makes
all steps active.
(39) METRONOME switches the metronome on or o
(40) LFO SET selects the waveform for the LFO between triangle, square,
sawtooth, ramp or S&H
(41) OSC SET selects coarse or ne tuning for the oscillators using control
23
(42) FIL ENV adjusts the amount of envelope modulation of the lter from 0
99
(43) MIX ENV repeated key press gives the following menus a. Mix Env Loop
select between o, 0->3, 1->3, 2->3, 0<->3, 1<->3, 2<->3 (if o is selected then
no other menu options are available) b. Mix Env Repeat select between 1 7
and continuous c. Mix Env Points: 0-4 use the waveform mix control 8 to set
the balance between a, b, c and d at each point. Move from point to point with
buttons 9 and 10.
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(44) NAME allows patch name to be set using keyboard
(45) PROGRAM INIT initialises the selected program
(46) STORE stores the current program
Using the sequencer · Press the Function button (28) then Menu (32) and select
Seq · Select xed steps or Record using key 36 · Switch metronome on or o as
required with key 39 · Press the Function button again to exit Function mode ·
Put the sequencer into Play using button 29 · Select the sequence that you
want to write to using button 27 and the keyboard (white notes select patterns
1 16) · Use Function and Clear buttons to remove notes from the sequence.
Repeatedly pressing clear will clear all notes. · Notes can then be recorded
using the keyboard in time with the metronome (if used)
· The program can be changed at any time during recording using buttons 9 and
10
· When you are happy with your sequence press Function and Write. Select the
pattern number you wish to write to using the keyboard, if you are not writing
to the same pattern. Pressing Write again stores your sequence including the
program used.
· Press Play to take sequencer out of Record mode. It is advisable to use
Function and key 39 to switch o the metronome before playing back.
Using the arpeggiator · Press the Function button (28) then Menu (32) and
select Arp · Press Arp Set (key 35) and use buttons 9 and 10 to select Up,
Down or Up and Down · Press the Function button again to return to normal use
· Press Play (29) · Hold down the keys that you want to use for your arpeggio
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