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Wharfedale Titan 12 Tour Bag Getting to Know A-T: 30 Series Microphones New Stanton CD Players New Sales Rep PreSonus V-Fire NetCIRA I/O-1C Card MIAC Preview Quick Notes Distributor of The Year Award Fostex MC32 Coming Soon From A-T Stanton PA Series Amps SurgeX PowerFrame 420 Updates & Tech Notes
NOVATION XIOSYNTH MAKES DEBUT
ovation continues to raise the bar with costeffective keyboard/ interface solutions with the introduction of the XioSynth synthesizer and audio USB controller keyboard, available in 25- and 49-key versions.
Add to this a multi effects processor, a high quality semi-weighted keyboard and the popular Xpression pad and stick and you have every tool needed to create your next masterpiece. The XioSynth is class compliant with Mac OSX and Windows XP just plug and play.
XioSynth is a complete music recording / producing workstation in a compact and highly affordable format. It boasts a powerful 8-voice Novation synthesizer engine with multi-effects processing as well as several cool new features, like the X- GATOR onboard patch sequencer and 200 fantastic preset sounds, including 60 from internationally renowned artists and producers. New throaty filter options deliver even more sonic power. In addition, the XioSynth has USB audio and MIDI interfacing capabilities, with 2 inputs / 2 outputs, phantom power and ultra-low latency. Furthermore, the XioSynth is a dual mode device, which also acts as a comprehensive MIDI controller, with 16 onboard Templates for controlling popular software and hybrid modes for simultaneous synthesizing.
COOL STUFF AWARD FOR AT2020 MIC
Audio-Technicas ground-breaking AT2020 microphone adds another award to its accolades. Radio World's "Cool Stuff" Award recognizes new and innovative products or technologies notable for design, features, cost efficiency and performance in serving radio users. It was awarded at the recent NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) trade show.
VESTAX CONTROLLER ONE TURNTABLE
estax has done it again! This leading manufacturer of DJ equipment has invented a new weapon for the turntablists arsenal. The Controller One reinvents the turntable to allow DJs precise control when they play it like a musical instrument. Button Control This lets you program and play back musical notes by assigning standard notes to one of 8 "key" buttons (up to 2 octaves using the octave key). Pedal Control Using an optional foot pedal, this enables you to change notes with a maximum 2 octaves of music notes. It also enables you to change pitch with its standard pitch range of 8, 10, or 60% by switching to PITCH MODE. Change the scale with the foot switch while you scratch just as a guitarist would do with a wah pedal or guitar effects. Of course, Vestax's original powerful AC direct drive motor provides the best torque and stable speeds to perform the best in sounds. A 7-segment pitch LED keeps you in the loop and on the right pitch.

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Th e c o n c e p t o r i gi n a te d w i t h scratch artists, DJ Styles and Ricci Rucker and evolved into a turntable that allows DJs to play melodies with their single note vinyl in a ways never seen before. Fader Control This splits the 100mm fader into 16 zones to playback musical notes (max. 2 octaves) and lets you play like traditional fretless string instruments.

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WHARFEDALE TITAN 12 TOUR BAG
The Titan 12 comes with a dust cover packed in the box. Now, for a more rugged option, Wharfedale offers the Titan Tour Bag made from reinforced nylon. This great looking bag features strengthened front and back panels, holes for handles, and a zip pocket on the back for cables/mics. The Titan 12 is a compact affordable high performance passive speaker system with high output, punchy low end and extended high frequency response in an ultra-lightweight composite enclosure, designed to be stand mounted, arrayed or even used as a floor monitor.

PLAYERS GETTING TO KNOW AUDIO-TECHNICA: STANTON CDC.314 C.313, THE 30 SERIES MICROPHONES
udio-Technicas 30 Series microphones bring a new level of professional performance to home and project studios. These studio-quality microphones are engineered to meet exacting performance standards at a very affordable price.
Always on the move, Stanton has introduced a fine new pair of CD players for professional DJs.
AT3035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Designed for critical studio applications and live performance, this 30 Series large-diaphragm side-address cardioid condenser delivers excep-
tional detail and low noise. With its extended low-frequency response, the AT3035 produces rich, full sound reproduction and handles extremely high sound pressure levels with ease. Tailored for a smooth, natural sound, this mic is a perfect complement for digital recording equipment. Along with its rugged construction and high-performance specifications, the AT3035 provides an exceptional level of consistency from model to model. AT3060 Cardioid Phantompowered Tube Microphone A price/performance first in tube microphone technology, AT3060 side-address tube mic delivers warm, classic tube sound. Operating on 48V phantom power, it offers the convenience and easy setup of a studio condenser. The microphone contains a large diaphragm cardioid capsule, large coupling transformer, and a hand-selected, individually tested and aged tube. Its shock-mounted tube assembly dampens mechanically coupled vibrations. Unique in this price range, the AT3060 does not need a proprietary power supply. AT3031, AT3032 Condenser Microphones Two versions provide omnidirectional and cardioid polar patterns in a small diaphragm microphone. The AT3031 is smooth, quiet and open with a slight rise but an extended high end, and is ideal for acoustic instruments, overheads, a nd X-Y stere o recording. The AT3032 has a natural, flat sound with very low self noise. It is terrific for capturing room ambience, as a single point drum overhead, or as a spread pair, ORTF, etc. in stereo recording applications.
C. 3 Th i s i s Stantons new work horse tabletop CD player with MP3 functionality. The large jog wheel makes cueing tracks easy, while a 10second anti-shock buffer eliminates embarrassing CD skips. The affordable C.313 delivers digital features like Key Lock, seamless looping and four sample trigger buttons. C. 4 is a tabletop CD player designed for MP3 DJs who want to s c ratc h C D s l i ke vinyl. The large touchsensitive jog wheel makes it possible to scratch and beat juggling just like a turntable, while onboard effects, seamless looping and sampling let professional DJs perform more creative mixes.

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Manitoba & Saskatchewan:
August 1 sees a new sales rep joining the Erikson Audio team. Cliff Pidlubny is well known in the industry as a sound engineer, guitarist / vocalist, and a partner in Top Music Productions, a sound company based in Fort Francis, Ontario. Cliff will be responsible for the territory from Saskatchewan through Thunder Bay. Cliff Pidlubny Welcome aboard, Cliff! And good luck to Ron Zacharias who will now be handling Erikson Pro in Ontario.

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PRESONUS V-FIRE R-BUS TO FIREWIRE INTERFACE MIAC 2006 H
eres a product a lot of people have been waiting for. The V-FIRE is a 24-bit/96k RBUS to FireWire computer recording system for both Windows XP and Macintosh computer systems. The V-FIRE allows the user to conver t Rolands R-BUS digital audio format to FireWire (IEEE 1394), thus providing a multi-channel computer interface for Roland products equipped with R-BUS output. The V-FIRE features two R-BUS ports and two FireWire ports allowing sixteen channels of digital audio to stream at up to 24-bit 96K sample rate. The V-FIRE is also equipped with R-BUS 1, RBUS 2 and master sync LED indicators. V-FIRE also comes with a software control panel enabling the user to select the sample rate (44.1K , 48K , 88.2K , and 96K ), latenc y, buffer size and clock source. FEATURES: high-speed R-BUS to FireWire (IEEE 1394) 24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2 96K sampling rates two R-BUS ports for 16 channels of digital audio dual FireWire ports for connecting other FireWire Devices

Be sure to stop by Booth #4400 at MIAC i n To ro n t o, Sunday and Monday August 27 & 28. Erikson Audio will have lots of goodies for you to check out including Ashlys PE and SRA/TRA amps; Camcos amplifiers; Focusrites Saffire Le, Liquid Mix & Saffire Pro; the C R 0 & PM0.5 MKII from Fostex; the Faderp o r t , D i g i m a x F S & Firestudio from PreSonus, as well as the latest offerings from Stanton, Vestax, Gator, et al.
NetCIRA I/O-1C Card For MS-88 AUDIO-TECHNICA DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR N
etCIRA by Fostex continues to expand and enhance distributed digital audio capabilities. The new I/O-1C option card for the MS-88 master/slave unit provides 8 channels of input simultaneously with 8 channels of output at up to 192kHz sampling rate in a single rack space. What can we say? Its been a great year! MS-88 + I/O-1C connects digital mics and mixing consoles using the D-SUB 25-pin AES/EBU input & output terminal for applications such as touring and installed sound. It can also connect with multichannel equipment used in broadcast stations. The MS-88 + I/O-1C combination is the best choice for people who want to minimize latency and signal loss brought by A-to-D and D-to-A conversion. the DIGIPAK PRO V.2. This all-in-one mobile package contains a pair of C.313 CD players, and an M.202 mixer in a rugged custommade road case, and includes all necessary cables. At InfoComm in June, A-Ts Director of Professional Product Sales, Glen Roop, presented this Distributor of the Year award to Erikson Audio Vice-President, Jeff Carman.

quick Notes

PreSonus
What a great idea! PreS onus has a great learning tool for those who want to get to work quickly with their new CuBase LE software. CuBase Demystified is a DVD that details how to use the program. This 2+ hour video thoroughly covers all aspects of CuBase LE from installation through mixdown. It has a retail price of just $49 and is available now.
Av a i l a b i l i t y o f P r o d u c t s Featured In This Newsletter
Generally, any products presented in our Spotlight On Erikson Audio newsletter are in stock or arriving in the month of publication, so you may order your products immediately. In the case where the newsletter coverage is for a product that will arrive in the future, we will always indicate, Av a i l a b l e S e p t e m b e r, 2006 for example.

FOSTEX MC32

Building on the success of the MC10ST and the MC35, Fostex introduces the MC32 electret condenser microphone with switchable polar patterns (cardioid / super-cardioid) in a light-weight aluminum body. Suitable for a wide range of applications from ENG to location sound, the MC32 has a smooth and extended on-axis response, a natural, clear, non-colourized sound, and can be phantom powered, or operate with a single AA battery. Available September 2006.

Stanton

The popular DJ package from Stanton, the DIGIPAK PRO has been upgraded to

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UPDATES & TECH NOTES COMING SOON FROM Audio-Technica
Focusrite & Intel-based Macs
Never one to rest on its laurels, Focusrites software team has worked diligently to deliver new versions of software and firmware to ensure all relevant products operate efficiently with Apple's new Intel-Macs. Intel-Macfriendly versions of Liquid and Saffire Control solutions are already available from the support websites. (Please note the Intel Mac Saffire Control is not for use with the Saffire LE.)
udio-Technica adds to summers heat with the addition of some sizzling new products. Heres a taste of whats coming

Fostex Updates

DV824 WaveManager Mac & PC The new versions of the BWF WaveManager comply to not only BWF files but regular WAV files as well. BWF Manager V1.11 for Macintosh supports files with more than 2 GByte capacity. The previous version did not. CAUTION: With this change, The BWF Manager V1.11 for Macintosh works only on the Macintosh OS X. If the Macintosh OS is older, please use the previous version of BWF Manager: V1.02 for Macintosh. The BWF Manager for Windows Update V1.10 complies to Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. Link through : www.eriksonaudio.com
Artist Series This renowned range of mics has been reengineered from the ground ATM250DE up. Innovative models have 2000 & 3000 been added while classics have (Artist Series) Series For ordering been upgraded. Standouts include the new ATM410 ATM250DCE dual-element kick drum mic; the convenience, a lava(Artist Series) ATM450 pencil sidelier system has been address condenser; added to these series. (This summer.) a n d t h e AT M 0 dynamic vocal mic The new ATW-DA49 with a price/perforUHF Antenna Distribution ATW-DA49 mance ratio that makes System is a UHF (wide-band 440-900 (2000, 3000 Series) it a killer! (This summer.) MHz) active unity-gain antenna distribution system that pro700 Series The all-new 700 Series Freeway vides two 1-in, 4-out RF chanwireless delivers professional features and nels. I t connec ts a pair of sound quality unheard of in its class with 8 selectable UHF channels, automatic frequency a n te n n a s to a s ATM450 scanning, diversity operation, Tone Lock (Artist Series) m a n y a s f o u r wireless receivers squelch system and more. (September.) directly. This is a perfect addi3000 Series Systems in this series are tion to 2000 and 3000 wireless now available with a condenser mic/transsystems. (This summer.)
mitter, the new ATW-T371 featuring the new Artist Series ATM710 cardioid condenser element, ideal for house-or-worship and critical vocal applications. ( This summer.)

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STANTON PA SERIES POWER AMPS R
esponding to the needs of professional DJ s has put Stanton at the top of the class. The new PA Series power amplifiers are perfect for the DJ on the move or club installations. These very high performance, low cost amplifiers feature a highly efficient tunnel cooling design which maintains low operating temperatures under the most extreme load conditions. A switchable limiter and switchable 12 db/octave 40 hz highpass filter keep everything operating smoothly. The PA Series is comprised of three models: A.900 (200W @ 8 ohms); A.1800 (600W @ 4 ohms); A.2800 (900W @ 4 ohms). All models have an excellent specification (20-20 kHz frequency response) and are 2 rack units high.

SURGEX POWERFRAME 420 D

riven by A/V integrator demand and consultant design collaboration, SurgeX introduces the Powerframe 420 Advanced Series Mode AC Surge Eliminator and Power Conditioner. This new 80 Amp load center comes in a 16x12x4" NEMA enclosure and allows for protection of four 20 Amp branch circuits, complete with Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI filtering, in a compact and easyto-install design. The Powerframe 420 is the first release in this new product segment and, like all SurgeX products, carries a ten-year warranty.

Rear Panel Features

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
PSU input powers the XioSynth externally (only required if not powering over USB or with batteries) Power select switch cycles between PSU/battery, Off and USB power USB Connection sends/receives Audio and MIDI data, and receives power MIDI Out port sends MIDI data to external hardware Sustain Pedal Input Headphones Output Unbalanced Line Outputs Unbalanced Line Input XLR Input (mic) with phantom power

Synthesizing

Synth mode is selected with alternate presses of the PLAY button and synth patches are selected using the encoder to the right of the LCD screen, as detailed in the Getting Started Guide. Make sure that the Menus/Audio button has not been pressed if attempting to scroll to another sound, as the encoder is used to edit Synth or Audio Menu pages when either of the LEDs above the button are lit. The synth can then be played using the keyboard, joystick (pitch-bend/modulation) and Touchpad (filter frequency and resonance, or other parameters set in the 2-D controls Menu).

Editing a Synth Patch

Editing a Synth Patch can be done in a number of ways. The most popular synth parameters are accessed using the knobs and buttons, which are all labeled to show the parameters being adjusted. However, as there are only 11 of each, there is a button to change the function of the knobs. With the top LED illuminated, the knobs modify the upper row of parameters. Pressing the button to the left of the knobs will then change the knobs function to the lower row of parameters, as follows:
Press the Group A/B button to switch the function of the knobs between the upper and lower row of parameters
With the lower LED lit, the bottom row of parameters is active
Furthermore, to access the whole host of other Synth parameters available for editing, a serious of different Menus can be activated. For example, the oscillator section also has Octave select, portamento control and so on. To access these, the Osc Menu needs to be activated. This is done by pressing the Menus/Audio button, so that the lower LED lights, and then pressing the button directly above osc as follows:
Once in Menus mode, press the button above osc (on the blue strip) to activate the Oscillators Menu
Press the Menus/Audio button to activate Menus mode (so that the bottom LED lights). Do not press and hold the button as this activates Audio mode
If the Menus/Audio button is held for too long, making the upper LED light (activating the Audio parameters across the knobs), then simply press it again to cancel and then once more to make the lower LED light.
The Oscillators (OSCS) Section/Menu
The XioSynth has three oscillators, a Noise generator and a Ring modulator. The oscillators are selected using the osc button and indicated by the corresponding LEDs. For example, with the 2nd LED lit, the remaining three controls will adjust Oscillator 2, as follows:

Oscillator Level when LED 1 is active and LFO 1 depth when LED 2 is active
Oscillator Detune (fine tuning) when LED 1 is active and Semitone (coarse tuning) when LED 2 is active
Press to select Oscillator 1, 2 or 3 (shown by corresponding LED)
Press to change the Oscillator Waveform
The Waveforms available for each oscillator are four traditional waveforms: SINE, TRIANGLE, SAWTOOTH, SQUARE/PULSE Four Noise Types: WHITE NOISE, HP NOISE, BP NOISE, HBP NOISE And nine digitally sampled waveforms to help construct more traditional instruments or percussive sounds: ORGAN, HARPSICHORD, ELECPIANO, SLAP BASS, RHOD PIANO, RHOD TINE, WHURLY EP CLAVINET, , ANA BASS. The remaining Oscillator controls are adjusted in the Oscillator Menu, accessed by pressing the Menus/Audio button (so that the lower LED lights) followed by the button above osc. Once in the Oscillator Menu, use the page up/down buttons next to the LCD screen to cycle through the following pages, using the data encoder to change the settings for each page: OSC Portamento sets the portamento (sliding between notes) of the Oscillators to a value between 0 and 127 OSC1ModEnv>Pitch controls how much the Oscillator 1 pitch is modulated by the Modulation Envelope negative and positive values have opposite effects on the pitch (falling then rising and vice versa, respectively) set between -64 and +63, where 0 has no effect OSC2ModEnv>Pitch controls how much the Oscillator 2 pitch is modulated by the Modulation Envelope (see above)
OSC3ModEnv>Pitch controls how much the Oscillator 3 pitch is modulated by the Modulation Envelope (see above) OSC Osc1 Octave sets the octave of Oscillator 1 between -1 and +2 OSC Osc2 Octave sets the octave of Oscillator 2 between -1 and +2 OSC Osc3 Octave sets the octave of Oscillator 3 between -1 and +2 OSC Poly Mode sets whether the synth plays monophonically or polyphonically. Choose from the following options: Mono Monophonic (only one note heard at any time) Mono AG Monophonic with Auto Glide (automatic portamento when a note is pressed before the previous one is released) Poly 1 Polyphonic 1 allows multiple notes to be played and will stack up repeated presses of the same note (getting louder and louder) Poly 2 Polyphonic 2 allows multiple notes to be played but does not stack up repeated presses of the same note OSC Unison allows multiple voices to be used for each note, e.g. pressing one key makes up to 8 voices (8 x the signal from the Oscillators) sound rather than just one OSC Uni Detune if using the previous Unison option, this page allows the voices to be detuned with respect to one another. Increase as desired OSC Vco Drift sets how much the Oscillators pitch drifts. A good way of emulating old analogue synths that went out of tune as they heated up OSC Preglide applies up to an octave pitch slide up (negative value) or down (positive value) to the note when a key is pressed. The time taken for the pitch slide is controlled by the OSC Portamento (first page of this Menu). 127 sets an obvious preglide but at 0 no preglilde will be heard OSC Porta Mode sets the type of portamento used. Linear portamento slides between pitches at an equal rate whereas with exponential, the rate of sweep decreases throughout the duration OSC Start Phase allows the precise start point of the oscillator waveform to be determined, useful if simulating more percussive or plucked sounds for example. Set to OFF, the start point will be random. Set at 1, the waveform will start at 0 degrees. Each increment will increase the start point by around 3 degrees OSC 1>2 Sync allows oscillator 1 and 2 to be synchronised, often creating piercing, metallic effects. If oscillator 2 has a higher frequency (pitch) then it will take the frequency of oscillator 1 but add interesting harmonics due to the repeatedly interrupted waveform

The LFOs Section/Menu

The LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) section allows the settings for either of the LFOs to be edited. LFO1 can be used to modulate the Oscillators and LFO2 the Filter. As there are two LFOs, there is a button for selecting which one is being controlled, indicated by the active corresponding LED. For example, with LED 2 active, the remaining controls modify the LFO as follows:
LFO Speed when LED 1 is active and Delay when LED 2 is active
Press to select the LFO waveform
Press to switch between LFO 1 and 2 (shown by corresponding LEDs)
Speed sets the speed of the selected LFO Delay sets the delay of the selected LFO (the amount of time before the LFO starts). Useful for applying vibrato The available waveforms are: SINE, TRIANGLE, SAWTOOTH, SQUARE, RANDOM S/H (Sample and Hold), QUANT (Quantize) S/H, CROSSFADE, EXP (Exponential) DECAYS 1-3, ATTACK EXP 1-3, SUST EXPS 1-3, PIANO ENV 1-3, EXP UPDOWN, CHROMATIC, MAJOR MODES, MAJOR-7, PATTERNS 1-9 The CHROMATIC, MAJOR MODES and MAJOR-7 waveforms can be useful if used for LFO 1. This can be used to make an Oscillator play a scale by just holding down a key. If doing this, make sure the LFO1 Depth knob in the Oscillator section is set to + or 30, so that the scale is in key. The remaining LFO controls are adjusted in the LFO Menu, accessed by pressing the Menus/Audio button (so that the lower LED lights) followed by the button above lfo. Once in the LFO Menu, use the page up/down buttons next to the LCD screen to cycle through the following pages, using the data encoder to change the settings for each page: LFO1 Velocity sets the amount that velocity controls LFO1. Setting a positive value makes LFO1 increase with velocity, whereas setting a negative value has the opposite effect. Increase the value to increase the effect LFO1 MonoDelTrig allows a different LFO effect to be applied when in either Monophonic mode. For example, if wanting a delayed vibrato only on the first note of a musical phrase, set this to SGL (single). However, if wanting a delay on every note, set this to MLT (multi) LFO1 Keysync synchronises LFO1 to the keyboard. Set to ON, each key press will retrigger the LFO LFO1 Init Phase sets a different start point for the LFO waveform when the previous option (Keysync) is set to ON
LFO1 Unipolar sets whether the LFO modulates in a positive and negative direction (set to OFF) or just in a positive direction (set to ON) LFO1 Common allows the LFO applied to each of the eight voices to be phase locked, creating a more unnatural sound. Note that with this set to ON, the Keysync page will have no effect. Instead, the Synth Global Sync option in the Synth Global Menu will override it LFO1 One-Shot makes the LFO cycle through its waveform only once and then stop, when set to ON LFO2 Velocity sets the amount that velocity controls LFO2. Setting a positive value makes LFO2 increase with velocity, whereas setting a negative value has the opposite effect. Increase the value to increase the effect LFO2 MonoDelTrig allows a different LFO effect to be applied when in either Monophonic mode. For example, if wanting a delayed vibrato only on the first note of a musical phrase, set this to SGL (single). However, if wanting a delay on every note, set this to MLT (multi) and the same as the remainder of options for LFO1.

Onboard Programs (Synth Patches)
The two sound banks on the XioSynth, each with 100 original, fantastic patches, are ordered in different ways. The first bank contains sounds from a US programmer Kelvin Russel, as well as all of the patches from the six highly-acclaimed artists and producers. Throughout both banks are numerous cutting edge patches from talented producers working at Novation Headquarters. Bank 1 Bank 1 has 20 assorted sounds from Kelvin Russel, 10 from James Zabiela, 10 from Ferry Corsten, 10 from Rennie Pilgrem, 10 from Skeewiff, 10 from Shimon/Ram Records,10 from Roots Manuva, 10 retro sounds, 9 X-Gator/Arp patches and 1 single sawtooth wave on oscillator 1 (for creating patches), in that order:
Bank 2 Bank 2 has a variety of fresh, powerful sounds, arranged in groups to help with composition, e.g. basses all together, then leads etc.:

MIDI Controlling

Selecting/Using a Template
When MIDI Controlling mode is initially accessed by pressing the PLAY button, the XioSynth is in TEMPLATE SELECT mode. The display shows the Templates name and location in this mode, for example:

XIO TEMPLATE:5 FM7

When a knob/button is rotated/pressed, the changing value of MIDI data assigned to it is displayed temporarily. For example, if Filter Frequency is assigned to the Knob 1 on Continuous Controller number 105 and that knob is rotated then the following will be briefly shown:
Filter Frequency 065 CC105
(065 will not be a fixed value but will change as the knob is rotated.) Once the value has been set and the knob/button has been released, the currently selected Template reappears after an amount of time set within the GLOBAL menu. See the GLOBAL Menu section for details.

GROUP A/B Button

Press to switch between Group A and B (this means that you have double the amount of assignable controls available in each Template)
Although there are only 11 knobs and 11 buttons visible on the XioSynth, there are in actual fact double that amount available for edit; two Groups (A and B) mean that there are a total of 22 knobs and 22 buttons accessible. The XioSynth will default to Group A, as indicated by the top LED being illuminated. Simply press the GROUP A/B button to activate the second group of knobs/buttons (the LED below will light to show that Group B is activated), all 11 knobs and all 11 buttons will now have a different function (in preset Templates) or can now be assigned completely different parameters within the User Template (if building your own).

NRPN RPN MMC Note On/Off Program Change Pitch Bend Aftertouch No Control
To change between these types of MIDI data, simply rotate the DATA encoder. Once the type of MIDI data is selected, the remaining settings for that MIDI control can be defined by accessing the additional individual Template Edit menu pages. This is done using the PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to the right of the LCD screen. The above MIDI data may be applied to EACH of the 11 knobs or 11 buttons for Groups A and B, the Pitch/Mod Joystick, any of the 4 quadrants of the X/Y Touchpad and a sustain pedal (if one is attached).
Template Individual Edit CC Menu
Page Number 11 Page Name Control Type Control Number Display Type Pot Control Low Value High Value Button type Button Step size MIDI Channel MIDI Ports Control Naming DATA Encoder selects Control Type (See List above) 0127 0-127 or 64 +64 Jump or Pickup Mode Low Value of control High Value of control Action of button Size of increment MIDI Channel for this control Port routing for this control Name of control
Here is a detailed breakdown of each page of the individual Template Edit Menu once CC has been selected on Page 1: Edit Menu Page 2 Control Number

Controller Num 119

This page allows you to select the Continuous Controller Number. Rotating the DATA encoder scrolls through numbers 0 to 127. Edit Menu Page 3 Display Type

Display Type: XXX

This page chooses the specific values you wish the control to send, whether they are between 0 and 127 or -64 and +63. Rotating the DATA encoder selects either XXX = or XXX = -64 to +63 as the minimum and maximum values for the control. For example, if wanting to assign the volume of a track to a knob then 0-127 would be preferable, whereas the pan would suit -64 to +63.
Edit Menu Page 4 Jump or Pickup Mode

Pot/Slider Control: XXX

Here, XXX = Pickup or Jump, representing the two types of pot (knob) behaviour. Pickup mode means that the knobs only transmit MIDI data once they have passed through the value of MIDI data set to that control in the currently selected Template, whereas Jump mode transmits MIDI data as soon as the knob is rotated. Edit Menu Page 5 Control LOW value setting

Low Value: XXX

XXX can be set to a value between 0 and 127 or -64 and +63 (depending on how Page 3 of this Menu is set) using the DATA encoder. This is the minimum value of the control, which will often be 0 or -64 but in the case of wanting to set a control to vary from 20 to 30, it would be 20. Edit Menu Page 6 Control HIGH value setting

High Value: XXX

XXX can be set to a value between 0 and 127 or -64 and +63 (depending on how Page 3 of this Menu is set) using the DATA encoder. This is the maximum value of the control, which will often be 127 or +63 but in the case of wanting to set a control to vary from 20 to 30, it would be 30. If this value is set to be lower than the Low Value on the previous Menu Page then the control will effectively be reversed. For example, rotating the knob clockwise would reduce the value. Edit Menu Page 7 Button Type Selection

Button Type: XXX

This Page allows you to select the way the button will behave, with XXX selectable as either Normal, Momentary, Toggle or Step using the DATA encoder.
Explanation of Button Type Normal The low value will be sent out as a MIDI message on depression of the button. There will be no action on release of the button. Momentary The low value will be sent out as a MIDI message on depression of the button and the high value sent on release. Toggle When the button is pressed for the first time the high value is sent. The next press causes the low value to be sent. The next press causes the high value and so on. Step On the first button press, the low data value is transmitted. Each subsequent button press increments in the amount set by the next Menu page, until the high data value has been reached. The next press results in the low value and so on. Data is only sent when the button is pressed not released. These button options allow a range of applications to be easily controlled. For example if there is a button on a software synthesizer that has three options, then it may respond to a MIDI continuous controller number with a range of 0 - 2. When programming a button to control the software, the low value would be set to 0 (Menu page 5 - detailed above) and the high value would be set to 2 (Menu page 6 - detailed above). The step option would then be selected, with a step size of 1 (see below). Edit Menu Page 8 Button step size

Step Value: XXX

This page defines the size of increment of MIDI data each time the button is pressed when in Step mode, allowing a small range of options to be controlled by a large range of MIDI values. Rotating the DATA encoder selects a value for XXX between 0 and 127. For example, a soft synth may have 4 waveforms altered by particular controller numbers spread evenly between 0 and 127 (e.g sine from 0-31, square from 32-63, triangle from 64-95 and sawtooth from 96127.) In that instance, it is best to use a knob sweeping across the whole range or a button that moves in steps of 32. To assign a button to move in steps for this purpose, simply choose 0-127 on page 3, then set 0 as the low value and 127 as the high value, choose Step as the button type and select a Step size of 32.
Edit Menu Page 9 Control MIDI channel setting

Midi Channel: XX

XX is set to any of the 16 MIDI channels using the DATA encoder. This means that all CC MIDI data assigned to the control will be transmitted on that MIDI channel. Edit Menu Page 10 Control MIDI Port routing

Here is a detailed breakdown of each page of the individual Template Edit Menu once RPN has been selected on Page 1: Edit Menu Page 2 LS Bank number selection

RPN LSBank Num: XXX

This page allows the Least Significant Bank controller number of the RPN control to be changed. The data encoder scrolls through values of XXX from 0 - 127. Edit Menu Page 3 MS Bank number selection

RPN MSBank Num: XXX

This page allows the Most Significant Bank controller number of the RPN control to be changed. The data encoder scrolls through values of XXX from 0 - 127.
The remainder of the individual Template Edit Menu for RPNs is exactly the same as the corresponding pages of the Menu for CC data (see previous pages).
Template Individual Edit MMC Menu
Page 1 is the same for all Template Edit Menus (Control Type see CC Menu for details). Page Number 4 Page Name Device ID MMC Command MIDI Ports DATA Encoder selects Value between 0 and 127 Type of MMC message Port routing for the control
Here is a detailed breakdown of each page of the individual Template Edit Menu once MMC has been selected on Page 1. Note that MMC can only be selected for buttons: Edit Menu Page 2 device ID selection

Device ID: XXX

This page selects the device ID number for the MMC message. Rotating the DATA encoder selects a value for XXX between 0 and 127. Edit Menu Page 3 MMC Command selection

MMC Command: XXX

This page selects the type of MMC message that is transmitted. XXX is selected to be one of the following choices: Stop Play Def Play Forward Rewind Record Record Exit Record Pause Pause Eject Chase Err Reset MMC Reset

(Error Reset)

The last page of the Menu for MMC messages is the MIDI routing Page that is also the last page for CC numbers (see previous pages).
Template Individual Edit Note On/Off Menu
Page 1 is the same for all Template Edit Menus (Control Type see CC Menu for details). Page Number Page Name Note Value Button type Note Velocity MIDI Channel MIDI Ports Control Naming DATA Encoder selects MIDI note value Action of button Note velocity MIDI Channel for this control Port routing for the control Name of Control

Guide to the onboard Templates

Ableton 5

Layout Group A Knobs 1-8: Track 1-8 Volume Knobs 9 and 10: Free Assign 1 and 2 Knob 11: Cue Level Buttons 1-8: Track 1-8 Solo Buttons 9 and 10: Scene Up and Down Button 11: Cycle Group B Knobs 1-8: Track 1-8 Sends Knobs 9 and 10: Return A and B Knob 11: Master Vol Buttons 1-8: Track 1-8 Active Buttons 9-11: Play, Stop and Record Touchpad is assigned the Crossfader throughout. Setup No setup is required for the Template to work, but a Template session must be used. This session should be opened before you start working on your track, as the relevant areas of the session have been assigned to work with the XioSynth. The session has been created in Live 5 but will also work in Live 4.

Absynth 3

Layout Group A Knob 2: Volume, knobs 3-6: Filter Frequency, Resonance, Attack and Release Knobs 7-10: Amplitude Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Effect level Buttons 1-11: No Control Group B Knobs 1-11: CC numbers for free assign Buttons 1-11: No Control Touchpad has modulation assigned to it throughout. Setup No setup is required for the Template to work.

Albino 2

Layout Group A Knobs 1 and 2: Osc 1 Cent and Volume Knobs 3-5: Filter 1 Frequency, Resonance and Mod Depth Knob 6: LFO 1 Rate Knobs 7-10: Amp Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Master Volume Buttons 1 and 2: Osc 1 On/Off and Type Buttons 3 and 4: Filter 1 Mode and Type Buttons 5 and 6: LFO 1 Waveform and Mono Buttons 7 and 8: Amp Env Type and Loop Button 9: No control Buttons 10 and 11: Filter 1 On/Off, Filter 2 On/Off Group B Knobs 1 and 2: Osc 2 Cent and Volume Knobs 3-5: Filter 2 Frequency, Resonance and Mod Depth Knob 6: LFO 1 Delay Knobs 7-10: Mod Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Arp Length Buttons 1 and 2: Osc 2 On/Off and Type Buttons 3 and 4: Filter 2 Mode and Type Buttons 5 and 6: LFO 1 Waveform and Ret On/Off Buttons 7 and 8: Mod Env Type and Loop Button 9: No control Buttons 10 and 11: Arp On/Off and Mode Touchpad has Filter 1 Frequency and Resonance assigned to it throughout. Setup To allow control of Albino 2 using the XioSynth, load an instance of Albino 2 into your sequencer and select 'Load' from the Easy Controller Setup (ECS) menu (click on the button labelled 'ECS' in the Albino 2 window). Then locate and open the file 'XIOSYNTH_ALBINO_2.MOD', found in the Albino Template folder on the Resources disk.

Atmosphere/Trilogy

Layout Group A Knobs 1 and 2: Layer A Pitch Fine Tuning and Level Knobs 3-5: Master Filter Cut, Resonance and Mod Env Depth Knob 6: LFO Rate Knobs 7-10: Amp Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Master Volume Buttons 1 and 2: Layer Select and Layer A On/Off Buttons 3-10: No Control Button 11: Link On/Off Group B Knobs 1 and 2: Layer B Pitch Fine Tuning and Level Knobs 3-5: Filter Cutoff, Resonance and LFO Mod Amount Knob 6: LFO Depth Knobs 7-10: Filter Envelope Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Glide Time Buttons 1 and 2: Layer Select and Layer B On/Off Buttons 3-10: No Control Button 11: Solo On/Off Touchpad has M Filter Frequency and Resonance assigned to it throughout. Setup No setup is required for the Template to work.
Layout Group A Knobs 1-9: Upper 16, 5 1/3, 8, 4, 2 2/3, 2, 1 3/5, 1 1/3, 1 Knobs 10 and 11: No Control Button 1: Upper Vib On/Off Buttons 2-7: No Control Buttons 8-11: Perc, Drive, Rotator, Velocity On/Off Group B Knobs 1-9: Lower 16, 5 1/3, 8, 4, 2 2/3, 2, 1 3/5, 1 1/3, 1 Knobs 10 and 11: No Control

B4 (continued)

Button 1: Lower Vib On/Off Buttons 2-7: No Control Buttons 8-11: Perc, Drive, Rotator, Velocity On/Off Touchpad has Rotator Speed (x-axis) and Swell (y-axis) assigned to it throughout. Setup No setup is required for the Template to work.

Bass station

Layout Group A Knobs 1 and 2: Osc 2 Detune and Osc 1-2 Mix Knobs 3-5: Filter Frequency, Resonance and Mod Depth Knob 6: LFO Speed Knobs 7-10: Amp Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Amp Env Velocity Buttons 1 and 2: Osc 1 Sync and Waveform Button 3: Filter Slope Button 4: No Control Button 5: LFO Waveform Buttons 6-10: No Control Button 11: Osc Voice Mode Group B Knobs 1 and 2: Osc 2 Semitones and Osc 1-2 Mix Knobs 3-5: Filter Frequency, Resonance and LFO Amount Knob 6: LFO Delay Knobs 7-10: Mod Env Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knob 11: Mod Env Velocity Buttons 1 and 2: Osc 2 Octave and Waveform Button 3: Filter 2 Slope Button 4: No Control Button 5: LFO Waveform Buttons 6-10: No Control Button 11: Osc Voice Mode Touchpad has Aftertouch (x-axis) and Breath Control (y-axis) assigned to it throughout. Setup No setup is required for the Template to work.

Cubase SX3

Layout Group A Knobs 1-8: Audio Track 1-8 Volume Knobs 9 and 10: FX1 and 2 Level Knob 11: Output Level Buttons 1 and 2: Punch In and Out Buttons 3 and 4: Cycle Record Mode and On/Off Buttons 5-11: Transport Group B Knobs 1 and 2: Level and Pan Knobs 3-5: Sends 1-3 Knobs 6-8: EQ 1 Gain, Frequency and Q Knobs 9-11: EQ 4 Gain, Frequency and Q Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons 1 and 2: Track Mute and Solo 3-5: Sends 1-3 On/Off 6-9: EQ 1-4 On/Off 10 and 11: Track Select Up/Down
Touchpad is assigned Aftertouch (x-axis) throughout. Setup To import the setup file, do the following: 1. Open Cubase application and go to Devices\Device Setup 2. Click on 'Add/Remove' tab (the + button in later versions) and add a 'Generic Remote'. 3. 'Generic Remote' will appear in the list on the left-hand side of the devices window. Click on this to bring up the generic remote settings. 4. Click 'Import' and locate the set up file XioSynth_SX.xml' on the resources disc (or 'XioSynth _SX2.xml' or 'XioSynth _SX3.xml' depending on the version of Cubase). 5. Click 'Open' to load the setup file and select XioSynth as the MIDI input device at the top of the device setup window (do NOT select it as the MIDI output). 6. Click 'Apply' and 'OK' to exit the device setup window. All controls have been set to transmit on MIDI channel 16 so, when using the generic remote with the XioSynth in Cubase, it is advisable to exclusively reserve MIDI channel 16 solely control Cubase. To do this open the preferences dialog and select the MIDI Filter Page. Click on the '16' box in the Channel section to filter out messages on channel 16, then click 'Apply' to save the changes followed by 'OK' to exit preferences.

Audio Recording

To record audio to your sequencer, a microphone (Input 1), line-level or instrument (e.g. guitar) signal (Input 2) needs to be connected to the rear panel.

Microphone Recording

If plugging a microphone into Input 1 (XLR Input), the phantom power setting in the Global Menu may need activating before a signal is heard. This normally only applies to condenser microphones and should be used carefully as ribbon mics can be damaged by phantom power. Check your microphones User Guide for more information. To turn on phantom power, press the GLOBAL button and scroll to the following page:

Phantom Power: XXX

(If in Synth mode, make sure that the normal Global mode is active and not the Synth Global mode these two modes are activated by alternate presses of the GLOBAL mode button.) Use the data encoder to select 48V. If using a mic that accepts less power and trying to conserve energy (if running off batteries for example), then 12 or 24V can be selected as required. Now, the row of knobs on the XioSynth must be put into Audio mode, so that the Input levels can be accessed. To do this in MIDI controlling mode, simply press the Menus/Audio button so that the top LED lights (indicating that the blue strip of AUDIO parameters running across the top of the front panel is now active). If in Synth mode, the Menus/Audio button must be pressed and held to light the top LED; pressing and releasing, so that the bottom LED lights, activates the Synth Menus mode.
Once the top Audio LED is active, the knobs can be used to adjust the Input levels accordingly, as follows:
Press to activate Audio mode (upper LED will light). Press and hold if in Synth mode Audio Inputs 1 and 2 Level Audio Inputs 1 and 2 Panning Blend between Levels of Inputs and Playback tracks (Latency-free monitoring)
Line-Level/Instrument Recording
To record a line-level signal (Input 2), connect a 1/4 Jack into the rear panel socket and set the level of the Input using the corresponding knob on the front panel (in AUDIO mode as detailed above). If wanting to record an instrument like a guitar, then the signal can be plugged in directly to Input 2 and recorded by exactly the same means.

GLOBAL Menu

Global Edit menu page 1 Memory Protect

Memory Protect: XXX

This page of the menu allows protection of the XioSynth onboard memory to be activated. Using the Data encoder to select XXX as On will mean that none of the 12 onboard Templates can be overwritten. Choosing Off will mean that the WRITE button procedure for saving onboard Templates or Synth patches can be carried out. Global Menu Page 2 Phantom Power
Use the data encoder to select OFF, 12, 24 or 48V to supply the relevant phantom power to a microphone connected to Input 1 (XLR Input). Global Menu Page 3 Dump Template(s)/Synth patches

Dump: Current Template

This page allows an individual onboard Template, set of all 16 Templates, the Global settings, an individual Synth patch or an entire Sound Bank to be dumped (sent) to a destination, most likely the XioSynth Template Editor. Rotating the Data encoder selects between the following options: Current Template, All Templates, Send Globals, Current Sound, Sound Bank 1 or Sound Bank 2 (The last three options will only appear when in Synth mode.) Pressing the WRITE button once will then send the currently selected Template to the receiving device as a sysex message. To indicate completion, the screen will flash:
Global Menu Page 4 MIDI data routing

USB to MIDI Out: XXX

This page allows the MIDI data received at the USB port to be routed directly to the MIDI Out port, for controlling external hardware with the XioSynth. Set this to On or Off, as required. Global Menu Page 5 Global pot action

Pot/Slid Ovride: XXX

This page allows a Global knob action (Jump or Pickup) to be set, which will override any individual control settings (set in EDIT mode). Set this to PICKUP or JUMP for the override to take effect. Set to OFF for the individual control settings to take effect. Global Menu Page 6 Set Display timeout

Display Timeout: XXX

This page sets the amount of time that the LCD display shows temporary screens such as the MIDI data when an assignable control is moved. Rotating the DATA encoder sets XXX at a value between 0 and 1260 ms, and then PERMANENT. Global Menu Page 7 Sustain Pedal Settings

Sustain Pedal XXX

This page allows one of several Sustain Pedal actions to be activated: AUTO NormOPEN NormCLSD automatic pedal action (this is the default setting) close when pressed open when pressed
Global Menu Page 8 Retain Template values
Retain Template values: XXX
This page allows edited Template values to be remembered without the WRITE process having been done (whilst the XioSynth is powered). This means that, during a session, a Template can be used to edit a plug-in and then, if another Template is selected and edited, returning to the first Template will mean that the last edited values are remembered. Set to ON for this function to be active. Powering down the XioSynth will mean that these edited values are lost. Set to OFF for the saved Template values to always become active when a Template is selected, regardless of the last edits made. Global Menu Page 9 Calibrate Pitch / Mod Wheel

Cal Pitch/Mod --- --This page allows the pitch/mod joystick to be calibrated (set to the necessary data values for correct operation). To calibrate, simply move the joystick from extreme left to extreme right. The display should show a range of 0-255 under the word pitch. Then move the joystick from extreme top to extreme bottom. The display should show a range of 0-127 under the word mod. Global Menu Page 10 Operating System Update
New O/S from USB Press Write.
This page allows the Operating System (OS) of the XioSynth to be updated. This should be carried out if a new OS has become available on the Novation website for download. In order for the XioSynth to receive the new OS (a.syx file from the computer), the keyboard must be in Listen mode. This is done by navigating to this screen and pressing the WRITE button. The XioSynth will then be awaiting the delivery of a new OS over USB.
Note that in Synth Mode, there are two Global Menus. The first is the Main Global Menu, detailed above, and the second is the Synth Global Menu. These two Menus are accessed by alternate presses of the GLOBAL button.
Using the WRITE button in Global edit mode
The WRITE button saves any changes that have been made to the GLOBAL settings. Once pressed, the screen will briefly display the following message before returning to PLAY mode:

GLOBALS SAVED

Updating the Operating System
The last page of the GLOBAL Edit menu allows a new Operating System to be received by the XioSynth. To access this page, press the GLOBAL button so that the LED to the left of it illuminates, then scroll using the Page Up button to page 9 so that the screen shows:
Now press the WRITE button to put the XioSynth in waiting mode. The XioSynth will then be waiting for an OS to be sent using the updating software provided with the download.

Troubleshooting

XioSynth is not powering up Is the keyboard connected over USB or attached to an external power supply, or have batteries been inserted? Is the power select switch on the rear panel in the correct position? It must be in the extreme left or right position for the keyboard to be powered. XioSynth is not appearing as a MIDI controller/Audio Interface in the sequencer Is the connected computer running on Win XP or Mac OSX? These are the only supported Operating Systems. Is the keyboard connected over USB? With some sequencers, the keyboard will need to have been connected before the sequencer is booted up. An onboard Template isnt working properly Is the receiving device (connected hardware or plug-in on a MIDI track within the sequencer) set up to receive MIDI information from the XioSynth on the correct MIDI channel? Has the relevant setup procedure been carried out? All sequencer Templates and some plug-ins require a setup to be carried out before they will work. (See the Templates Guide section for details.) Is an override MIDI channel selected in the Template Common Edit Menu? The onboard synthesizer isnt working Is the XioSynth in the correct mode? Pressing the PLAY button alternates between Synth and MIDI Controlling modes. Is the Synth level turned up? Press and hold the Menus/Audio button and then rotate knob 7 to adjust. XioSynth onboard synthesizer audio is not appearing on an audio track within the sequencer Has the XioSynth been set up as an Input Audio device in the sequencer preferences? Is the Synth USB Level turned up? XioSynth onboard synthesizer is not responding to MIDI information sent from the sequencer Does the sequencer track have XioSynth selected as the source for the MIDI Output? Is the sequencer track sending on MIDI Channel 16? This is the default setting in the Synth Global Menu. If in Hybrid Mode, is the Synth By Midi page in the Template Common Menu (activated by pressing the EDIT button twice) set to ON? Audio from the sequencer is not being heard at the Line Outputs Has the XioSynth been set up as an Output Audio device in the sequencer preferences? Is the Monitor knob (that blends between Inputs and Outputs) in a sufficiently clockwise position? In the extreme anticlockwise position, no Output tracks from the sequencer will be heard. For more comprehensive technical support, visit the online Answerbase @ www.novationmusic.com

Specifications

Synthesizer One part, 8-voice polyphonic 3 Oscillators, 17 Waveforms 2 LFOs, 32 Waveforms Multimode resonant filter section with various filter options Extensive modulation capabilities Arpeggiator with latch X-GATOR with latch Direct streaming of synth into computer via USB Keyboard Type: Semi-weighted Velocity curves: 7 Pitch and mod wheel mechanism Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - centre return spring loaded left to right motion Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded front to back motion X/Y touchpad Touchpad: 1 x touch sensitive 45x60mm Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction 2 assignable in Y direction LCD display LCD: 2 x 16 character silver Blue LED backlit MIDI interfacing MIDI: 1 MIDI Out USB MIDI: 1 In/1 Out Other interfacing Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1 Sustain pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
Controls Rotary potentiometers: 11, 0-270 rotation Rotary encoders: 1, 360 continuous DATA wheel Buttons: 11 function switches Group B switch General operation: 4 Mode and Menu select buttons Keyboard Octave Up and Down buttons Synth Menus/Audio mode select button Effect Select buttons (Synth Mode) Template/Bank/Page Up/Down buttons Line/Phones Volume pots General Battery operation: 6 x standard 'AA' Size External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (Novation PSU6) Size: 468 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d Weight: 1.4kg System requirements Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater or Windows XP Computer spec: Apple G3/400 GHz or Pentium 600 MHz or better Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connector Templates (16 preset onboard, more available on Novation website) 1. Apple Logic 7 2. Steinberg Cubase SX3 3. Ableton Live 5 4. Cakewalk Sonar 5. Native Instruments - Absynth 3 6. Native Instruments - B4 7. Native Instruments - FM7 8. Native Instruments - Pro53 9. Gmedia - Oddity 10. Novation V-Station 11. Novation Bass Station 12. reFX Vanguard 13. Linplug Albino 2 14. Gmedia - Minimonsta 15. Spectrasonics - Atmosphere & Trilogy 16. User Template