Stylophone Gen X-1 Portable Analogue Electronic User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Stylophone
Table of Contents
User Guide
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of the Stylophone Gen X-1 – Dubreq’s portable analog
synthesizer.
The keyboard is set out in the same way as a piano keyboard, with the bottom
row of notes representing the white keys and the top row the black keys.
You play by touching the tip of the stylus on to a note or your finger/styius
on the sound strip.
To remove the stylus simply press on the right end and lift gently to release.
TAKE CARE not to damage the connection wire!
The sound strip above the keyboard can be played with either the stylus or
your finger.
When played, it will override any playing of the keyboard.
ENVELOPE
ATTACK — How quickly the frequency fades in.
DECAY How quickly the frequency fades out.
PITCH How much of the envelope is ALSO controlling the pitch.
Attack and no decay = sustain (by leaving the filter open).
The envelope controls two parameters on the Gen X-1, the pitch and the filter.
When the pitch dial is set to zero the attack and decay will effect only the
filter. When the pitch dial is turned, the attack and decay will also effect
the pitch of the Gen X-1.
The attack dial is used to adjust the amount of time it takes for either the
fitter/ pitch to fade in. The decay control adjusts the amount of time it
takes for the filter/ pitch to fade out.
Think about the sound of a bell, it starts off abruptly (low attack) and fades
out slowly (high decay).
Configure your Gen X-1 to these settings and play with the
envelope…
LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR
Low-Frequency Oscillator that modulates the pitch of the sound. You can change
it in the following ways:
WAVE PATTERN – Changes the shape (and so sound) of the wave pattern.
Square (jumps between pitch levels).
Trangle (rises and falls smoothly between pitch levels).
RATE OF WAVES – Effects the number of waves you hear per second.
DEPTH OF WAVE – Changes the depth of the wave pattern creating peaks and
troughs.
The LFO is a very slow oscillator that controls other parameters on the Gen
X-1.
It can effect the pitch of the oscillator and the frequency of the Pulse Width
Modulation (X button). The switch allows you to choose between square and
triangle wave patterns.
Configure your Gen X-1 to these settings and play with the LFO…
FILTER
This is a Low Pass Filter that cuts off high frequencies.
CUT OFF The point to cut off the high frequencies.
RESONANCE The frequency of the peak point to set the cut off.
NO SOUND? Try turning Cut Off to the middle.
This does not control anything, but simply applies a filter to the GEN X-1.
Think about how physical barriers affect sounds in the world around us, like
hearing loud music through a wall (muffled, low bass frequencies but high
notes cut out), and then how it changes when you open the door (all
frequencies heard). This is a primitive real world Low Pass Filter.
Configure your Gen X to these settings and play with the filter…
DELAY
Arepeating, decaying echo. When switched on, this creates a repetition of
your sound.
D TIME This increases the time between the initial signal and the
echo.
F-BACK This creates multiple echoes.
E-LEVEL = This controls the amount of echo you hear.
This adds space to your sound as it mimics different environments. Think of
the difference you hear between clapping in a small room (short delay time as
the sound bounces off the close wall and then is quiet) and clapping in a big
cave {big delay and more feedback as you hear echo several times as it bounces
around). This is delay!
Configure your Gen X-1 to these settings and play with the Delay…
SIDE CONTROLS
LINE-IN – — A mini jack 3.6mm socket allows you to applythe LFO dials,
filter, cut off, resonance and all delay dials, to an incoming signal of your
choice. Why not put your guitar or even voice through the GEN X-1!
OUT – Made an analogue sound you love, but want to record it digitally so
that you can use it in a composition? This mini jack socket is your line out
and is also suitable for headphones.
X – This adds Pulse Width Modulation. This is used to create a chorus
effect, with two oscillators appearing to play together. The frequency of the
PWM is controlled by the LFO.
SUB OCTAVES – This enriches your sound by adding a second frequency below
your source sound,
-1 Adds a frequency one octave lower than your source sound.
-2 Adds a frequency two octaves lower than your source sound,
TUNING
As your Stylophone Gen X-1 is an analog instrument then the tuning can sometimes dnift depending on the temperature and humidity. If this happens then we have a process to get you back into tune.
- Hold the stylus on the middle C note (8th whole note from the left} and turn the pitch dial on the back of the unit until this is in tune (any chromatic tuner should do).
- Then hold the stylus on the low C note (1st whole note from the left} and check if this is in tune. If itis not, then use a small screwdriver to turn the concealed trim pot dial on the top edge of the unit until this note is in tune.
- You may then need to check that the middle C is still in tune – repeat step 1 if it is not.
PITCH ADJUST
This handy control on the underside of the GEN X-1 allows you to fine tune
the pitch of your sound exactly.
The GEN X-1 is five music friendly!
SAPETY AND OPERATING INFORMATION
Keep these instructions for reference as they contain important safety and
operating information.
IMPORTANT: Battery Information IMPROPER BATTERY USE MAY RESULT IN A,
FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR OTHER HAZARD.
- Only adults shoukd handle batteries.
- Keep balterias away from children and pets.
- Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, lithium. standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium, nickel metal-hydride).
- Use only batteries of the same or equivalent types as recommended,
- Insert the batteries observing the proper polarity (+/-) as ibustrated or indicated inside the battery compartment.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from devica. Depleted batteries may cause the unit to matfunction,
- Remove tha batteries whan the product will not be used for an extended period.
- The supply terminals are not to ba short- circuited,
- Do not use rechargeabie batteries
- Non-techargeable batteries are NOT to be recharged.
- Never throw batteries into a fire or other heat sources.
- Do not overtighten battery compartment screw
BATTERY O’SPOSAL :
Spant or discharged batteries must be property disposed of and recycled in
compliance with all applicable national legistation.
General cautions:
Do read these instructions thoroughly before using the unit and save them
for future reference.
Do not allow liquids to spill into the unit or subject the unit to excessive
smoke, dust, mechanical woration or shock.
Do not open the product other than to replace the batteries using the slide
off battery covers.
Do not tamper with any internal components,
There are no usar serviceable parts inside the unit and opening the product
will invalidate the warranty. It the unit shoud become damaged in any way Stop
using it.
Do not attampt to rapair the product yoursett.
Contact your retailer or our customer service department if the product
requires servicing.
Take care when using the stylus and refrain from Placing excessive force on
stylus cable.
Clean the unit with a dry soft clath.
Do not clean the und with iquids, alcohol or solvents.
Avoiding Hearing Damage
WARNING: If operating the unit with headphones, earbuds or similar: To
Prevent possible hearing damage, do Not ksten at high volume bevels for long
periods.
FOC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital davice, pursuant to part 15 of tha FOC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmtul
interference in a residential installabon. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the mstructions, may cause hannful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur na. particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfarence to radio or
television recaption. which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and
an, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the folowing 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 radia/T¥ technician for help.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment
without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
WEEE statement
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This symbol on tha product and accompanying documents means that used
electrical and elactranic products should not be mixed with general household
waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take thes Product
to designated collection points where it vill be aocepted free of charge.
Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of
this product correctty will help save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest
dessgnated collection point. Penatiies may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste in accordance with national and regional legistation.
Dubreq Ltd
45 Robertson Street
Hastings TN34 1HL
United Kingdom
+44 1424 439 151
www.dubreq.com
www.dubreq.com/genx1
Manufactured in China
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References
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