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Owners Manual

MINIMAX ASB

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MINIMAX ASB is manufactured by CreamWare Audio GmbH,Siegburg, Germany.(C) CreamWare 1998 - 2005 - all rights reserved.

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IndexOwners Manual MINIMAX ASB

Disclaimer 02Welcome 04Setup and layout 05

Getting startedMaking connections 08Power adaptor 08MIDI connection 08Audio connection 09Power switch 09USB connection and drivers 09Installation of Remote-software 10Presets 11

The Control PanelControllers 12Oscillator Bank 13Mixer 14Modifiers 15Output 18

The Configuration-StripMatch 19Value 19MIDI 20Sound 20Presets 20Effects 21Effectprogramms / Parameters 21

MINIMAX ASB Remote-SoftwareGeneral information 24The panel´s layout 24Main-page 25Add-page 25Prefs-page 28MIDI monitor 30MIDI keyboard 31Preset administration 32

SpecificationsMIDI implementation table 34Specifications 35Warranty regulations 36CE certification 36

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IntroductionWhat’s inside the MINIMAX ASB?

WelcomeThank you for choosing MINIMAX ASB. You will have just asmuch fun with your MINIMAX ASB as we had whendeveloping this unique and characteristic Synthesizer. Pleaseread the manual thoroughly in order to fully take advantage ofthe many features the MINIMAX ASB has to offer.

IntroductionOne may not consider a synthesizer with three Oscillators andnoise, a mixer as well as a filter followed by amplifiers andtwo envelopes, as being spectacular in sound. But we are notjust talking about any kind of synthesizer but about “the"synthesizer that started it all.

MINIMAX ASB is a perfect emulation of one of the mostpopular synthesizers ever. Its ease of use and easy to learnsound technique made this instrument a role model for manyother synthesizers. Its sound is famous. The oscillators andfilters are extremely powerful and the envelopes extremelyquick.

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Many soft and hardware companies have tried to copy itsfeatures but have shattered by doing so. Its hardwareduplicate had different built-in components taking away fromits original sounding character. Most software programsemulated only parts of the hardware such as the filter.Significant elements like Oscillators and envelopes were forthe most part forgotten.

MINIMAX ASB is different from anything available before.MINIMAX ASB not only emulates parts of the instrument. Weconsider it as being “the” synthesizer. Today, where mosthardware components are difficult to get and software reachedthe limits, MINIMAX ASB has managed to go beyond.

Within the MINIMAX ASB, we have remodelled all significantsound elements after the original’s circuitry. In addition, asteady cross-check with the Original was made and now offerseven identical knob positions as within the original. Noreproduction has yet been that precise. Measurements andadjustments were only a part of the work. Beforehand therewas another problem to tackle. The original analog modelproduces frequencies which when copied or emulated wouldproduce aliasing. Those who are familiar with aliasing knowhow awful it sounds. The MINIMAX ASB’s sound generation isbased on newly developed algorithms that are free of anyaliasing. The MINIMAX ASB handles even the most complexModulations, filter FM or Oscillator-Modulation. Moreover, thenice thing about this, the MINIMAX ASB will always sound likethe original. Thus MINIMAX ASB tops today’s digital synthesistechnique.

Setup and LayoutJust as the original, the MINIMAX ASB has one oscillatorsection with three oscillators. Oscillator 3 can also be used asan LFO or better said FO (Frequency Oscillator). Oscillatorscan be mixed with noise and an external signal within themixer section. This is followed by the filter and an amplifiereach using an envelope with attack, decay and sustain provoice. In addition to the original model, equipped theMINIMAX ASB with an additional effects section featuringchorus/flanger and delay.

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The quality of the synthesis algorithms in this instrument isremarkable. Because the oscillators use the frequencyspectrum’s full bandwidth, more overtones are produced than inearlier algorithms. Even the saturation level in the mixersection for internal and external signals were taken intoconsideration. Saturation gives the sound more presence.Especially the filter profits greatly from the new algorithms.

Existing filter-algorithms may have had resonance, but ingeneral they weren’t that exciting like the analog archetype.Using digital filters caused high attention to avoid Aliasingwhen using filter sweeps. Many filters therefore reduce theamount of resonance or don’t open wide enough to not crossthe borderline to Aliasing (half sample frequency). Filtersweeps with such filters have been so so, but normally werelacking kind of vitality. The filter implemented in yourMINIMAX ASB now provides all the resonances anddistortions, you desire. Filter resonance can be fully tuned onand sweeps can be performed without Aliasing, even whenexceeding the half sample frequency border. This way also aFilter FM with all the possible side chains occurring is easilypossible.

Besides that the envelopes of the MINIMAX ASB don’t needhideaway from the analog paragons. They’re not only fast, butalso exactly modeled like the Original’s behavior.

Although our major goal for the development of the MINIMAXASB has been to reach out for getting as close as possible, wedecided to also implement some of the never fulfilled dreamsof the Original. The envelopes now have an adjustablevelocity and the trigger behavior can be easily switched.Moreover the Low-Note-Priority can be changed to Last-Note-Priority. You will note, that there’s an extended effects sectionincluded now, which can be switched off to receive theOriginal Sound. And additionally – the Original had only one,but beautiful voice, desperately waiting for others to join. Nowit’s all in your hands – you can choose between playingmonophonic or polyphonic – it’s up to you.

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You will also find our adoration for the Original within thesurface. All elements have been adjusted to fit the Original’sbehavior. If you may have one of the rare sound sheets, youcan even port them now one on one – and then: save them.And after all, you should take some time to touch the woodenparts, this is pure nature handcrafted for this fine instrumentand using only natural materials and oil, to get that exitingsurface.

Well – as mentioned before: we made this because we lovedour work and we really hope you enjoy your MINIMAX ASBwith the same intensity, we used to create it – for you.

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Getting started

Making Connections

Connecting the power adaptorTo connect your MINIMAX ASB with the power supply, pleaseuse the power adaptor coming with the MINIMAX ASB.Connect the power adaptor to your MINIMAX ASB. Beforeconnecting the power adaptor to the socket, make sure it iscompatible to the power supply system. Upon loss of thepower supply, a standard AC or DC 12V / 1.5 A power supplycan be used as a replacement. The connection to theMINIMAX ASB is made with a hollow plug (5.5 mm x 2.1mm x11.5 mm, center positive).

MIDI connectionsThere are two ways to play your MINIMAX ASB using MIDI:

1. Connect your MINIMAX ASB directly to a masterkeyboard.

2. Connect your MINIMAX to the MIDI port found on yourcomputer in order to use it with a sequencer or theMINIMAX Remote-Software.

Connect the MIDI in and out of your MINIMAX ASB with theMIDI in and out of your keyboard or computer. The MIDI inputof the MINIMAX ASB has to be connected to the MIDI outputof your keyboard or computer and MIDI output of theMINIMAX ASB with the MIDI input of your keyboard orcomputer.The incoming MIDI signal can also control another instrumentvia MIDI thru. If your computer does not have a MIDI port, youcan use the USB connection as an alternative.

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Audio ConnectionsIn order to obtain sound output, you may either connect theMINIMAX ASB stereo outputs to a mixer’s inputs, computer’sinputs or HiFi stereo input.You can also process an external signalby connecting an external source toyour MINIMAX ASB input.

Power SwitchIn order to operate the MINIMAX ASB pleaseturn the power switch on.

USB Connections and driver installation (Windows XP)Rather than using MIDI to connect your MINIMAX ASB to acomputer, you can use theimplemented USBinterface. To utilize thisfunction, you need WindowsService Pack 2.After connecting to acomputer, windows willautomatically recognizeyour MINIMAX ASB as anaudio USB instrument. Noextra drivers are requiredfor this device . You canstart playing right away!After starting yoursequencer program (here:CubaseSX), you can usethe USB audio instrumentdriver as a MIDI port. In very few cases, you may encounterthat under older versions of Windows XP (before ServicePack 2), the USB port will not show availability afterdisconnecting the MINIMAX ASB. In this case, please rebootXP. After rebooting, your USB port will show availability again.

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Installation of the Remote-SoftwareTo install the Remote-Software coming with the MINIMAX ASBon your PC, please put the CD-ROM with print MINIMAX ASBinto the CD-R drive of your Computer. The Install Dialog shouldthen appear on your screen automatically. In case you have de-activated the automatic Start-function ofyour CD-R drive, please start theinstallation by double clicking the file„setup.exe” on the CD.Within the first dialogue please choosethe language used within the installprocedure and then, confirm your choiceby pressing the „Next“ button.

You will next see the „Welcome to the Installation“ Dialog – pleaseconfirm by pressing „Next“.

In the following you will find the license agreement. Please readcarefully and choose „ I accept thelicense terms“ if you agree and go thenext dialog by pressing „Next“ buttonthen.

You can now choose the installation path by defining it within thedrop down menu „Installation path“. If youdon’t choose a dedicated path here, theRemote-Software will be installed to“C:\Programs\Minimax”. The requiredempty space on your hard-disk is 6.7 MB.

Within “Choose Startmenu-Folder” youcan decide the directory your own.Otherwise the directory “Minimax” will becreated and used.

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In the following dialog you have the opportunity to check yoursetting once again. If all settings arecorrect, please choose install to start heinstallation process.The final dialog offers the opportunityto open the Readme-File with actualinformation about the MINIMAX ASBand to start the Remote-Software afterinstallation.

PresetsThe Preset administration will be handledwithin the sound section of theConfiguration-strip. There are 128 user and128 factory presets. Actuate the presetbutton. Use the DOWN/UP button or datawheel to scroll through the presets. A preset

holds all parameter and effect adjustments as well as theremote software’s “Add Page”.You can only save presets in the User-Bank. This is thereason why “User” will automatically be selected whensaving a preset.

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Editing

The Control Panel

CONTROLLERS

In this section, we will take into account common operationsconcerning this instrument and its modulation matrix.

TuneThis switch changes the entireinstrument’s tune by +/- 2.5 halfsteps.

Glide OnThis button activates the Glidefunction. A played note will thenglide into the next.

GlideWhen Glide is activated, youcan adjust the glide timebetween the notes with theGlide knob.

Modulation MixHere, you can adjust the mix between Oscillator 3 and noise.The resulted signal serves as a modulation source for theoscillator bank and filter. In order to hear the results, allmodulations need to be adjusted in equivalence on themodulation’s wheel intensity .

Decay OnThis switches the envelopes decay time to release. Therelease time will be also modulated with the Decay knobs. IfDecay is turned off, release will be at minimum.

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OSCILLATOR BANK

The oscillator bank hasthree oscillators. It ispossible with eachoscillator, to adjust itsoctave range as wellas waveform.Oscillator 2 and 3 canfurther more bedetuned with theFrequency knob.Because oscillator 3can also be used as amodulation source, it ispossible to separate itfrom the keyboard’sfrequency input. Theoscillator then acts as an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator).You can adjust its speed with Range and Frequency. A buttonactivates the oscillators pitch modulation. An LFO is used as amodulation source and can control parameters such as cutofffor example. Because oscillator 3 modulates much faster thanan LFO, it is almost incorrect to call it an LFO.

RangeYou can choose the oscillator octave’s range. The adjustmentsare Lo, 32, 16, 8, 4 and 2 where as the values 32’ and 16’ arebest for basses and values 8’ and 4’ best for lead sounds. Ifyou would like to use oscillator 3 as an LFO, then choose thevalue Lo.

WaveformYou can choose the oscillator’s waveform. For each oscillator,there is a choice of six waveforms, which are triangle, a mixbetween Saw Wave and Triangle, an Ascending Saw Wave,Square, Wide Pulse and Narrow Pulse. As a special feature,Oscillator 3 uses a Seceding Saw Wave instead of a mixbetween Triangle and Saw Wave.

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FrequencyYou can detune oscillator 2 and 3 with oscillator 1. The scaleshows the amount of detune in half tone steps with amaximum of 9 half tone steps.

OSC 3 ControlIt is possible here to separate oscillator 3 from the keyboard(’s frequency input). Oscillator 3 acts then as sound elementwith a fixed frequency, for example, as an LFO. Whenoscillator 3 is used as an LFO, you can adjust its speed withRange for coarse alterations and with Frequency for fineralterations.

Oscillator ModulationHere, you can activate pitch modulation for all threeoscillators. The signal, adjusted within the Modulation Mixworks as a modulation source. This can be either oscillator 3,noise or a mixer of both. The modulation wheel and itsparameters can adjust the intensity. (Shown in the ModulationWheel Settings under the Remote Software)

MIXER

In this section, all signals aremixed before they go through theFilter. The signals are oscillator 1through, the noise generator andan external signal. That isaltogether six sound sourcesincluding filter oscillation, directlyproduced by the filter. Everysound source has a specifiedknob to adjust the volume and anon/off switch. It is in addition

possible if wanted or needed, to distort external signals.

VolumeHere you can adjust the volume of each oscillator.

External Input VolumeThis controls the volume for external signals. In order to heara signal, you need to connect the MINIMAX ASB Audio-Inputwith an external sound source. The view control is above thevolume slider. The louder the signal, the brighter is the light.

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Feedback onThis function connects the synthesizer’s output to the externalinput. You can use the external input amplifier to distortincoming signals. External Input Volume controls theamount of feedback or distortion.Bear in Mind that an external signal source cannot beused in this modus.

Noise VolumeHere, you can adjust the noise’s volume. If noise acts as amodulation source, volume adjustment will not affect theintensity of the modulation. In this case the modulation signalwill be taken as is before going through this section.

Noise White/PinkYou can choose the type of noise. Your choice will affectmodulation if noise is used as a modulation source. Whitenoise is constant noise throughout the whole frequencyspectrum where as Pink noise is noise only using frequenciesthe human ear can perceive.

MODIFIERS

In this section, filters and amplifiers modify the signal. Bothfilter and amplifier each have an envelope with attack, decayand sustain. A switch in the controllers section sets Release tothe Decay Time.

FilterThe filter together with the envelopes define the way thesound progresses. The filter is a 24db/Octave Low pass filter.Frequencies under the cutoff frequency remain unchanged,reason for the term Low pass. There is a 24db/Octavereduction for frequencies over the cutoff frequency. With useof DSP-oversampling the filter remains free of aliasing.

Cutoff FrequencyThis is the frequency above whichthe spectrum is cut. Overtones arereduced this way. You can changethe Cutoff Frequency manually.

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EmphasisEmphasis describes the Resonance parameters. TheResonance is created by routing the feedback of the FilterOutput to the Filter Input. The frequencies around the cutofffrequency will be strengthened this way. On full Emphasis theFilter sweeps in its own resonance and creates a sinus tone atthe chosen cutoff frequency. Therefore the Filter can belooked upon as the sixth sound source.

Amount of ContourAdjust the intensity of the envelope on the Filter here. Cutoffwill follow the envelope course with the adjusted intensity –this way you can create a sound flow. Starting and End pointof the envelope course is the adjusted cutoff frequency.

AttackThis controls the attack time of the envelope, the envelopesfirst segment. When setting Attack to a maximum, theenvelope increases in time. The increase ratio is defined byamount of contour. Both CutoffFrequency and Amount of Contourdetermine the maximum level.

DecayThis controls the envelopes secondsegment. Within the Decay-Phasethe envelope falls down within the given time to the Sustainvalue adjusted. When activating the decay button in theControllers Section, the envelope takes charge of therelease time.

SustainThis is the third segment of the envelope. Values here sustainthe envelope after the Decay. The Sustain’s effect isindependent from Cutoff Frequency and Amount of Contouradjustments.

ReleaseFinally yet importantly, Release is the fourth segment of theenvelope. It is only active when the Decay button is on. Thereare no controllers for the release phase. The envelope goesback to its minimum in the Release-Phase. The value of theenvelope is defined by cutoff. The time for the envelopefalling to its minimum is defined by Decay.

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Filter ModulationHere you can activate additional Filter-Modulation. The source will be thesignal defined within the Modulation-Mix section. This can be Oscillator 3,Noise or a mix of both. Intensity can beadjusted by using the Modulation-Wheel and its additional parameters.

Keyboard ControlThis activates the Cutoff Keyfollowfunction with two steps possible. By

activating the upper push button (1) the cutoff frequencyfollows with 1/3 octave per octave on the keyboard. Byactivating lower push button (2) the cutoff frequency followswith 2/3 octave per octave on the keyboard. Activating bothpush buttons will result in a full octave – cutoff then followsthe frequency plaid on the keyboard.

Loudness ContourTogether with the envelope the Amplifier defines the volume-curve of the sound.

AttackAttack defines the duration of thefirst envelope segment. Within theAttack Phase the envelope curveincreases within the adjusted timeto the maximum adjusted volume.

DecayDecay describes the duration of the second envelopesegment. Within the Decay-Phase the envelope curve fallswithin the adjusted time to the volume adjusted under Sustain.If you activated the push button Decay within the ControllersSection, the time chosen there will be taken for release of theenvelope.

SustainSustain is the third segment of the envelope curve anddescribes the volume, on which the envelope curve remainsafter Decay.

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ReleaseRelease is the fourth element in influencing the envelopecurve. It is only active, if the Decay push button is switched to“On” position. The Release-Phase can not be adjusted by adedicated button or knob. Within the Release-Phase theenvelope falls down to its minimum and the sound disappears.The duration of this process can be adjusted with the Decayknob.

OUTPUT

VelocityThe keyboard’s velocity modulatesevery level of the envelope. TheEnvelope varies increasingly ordecreasingly in modulation dependingon how intense or less intense thekeyboard is played. The upper knobcontrols the Amplifier’s Envelope andthe lower knob, the Filter Envelop.VolumeWith the Volume setting you define thevolume of the complete instrument.Please turn down the volume, ifdistortion in polyphonic sounds shouldoccur.Please note: the volume is placed beforethe effects section, thus you can use thevolume knob also to measure theeffects. If you have a heavy feedback from the flangeryou can herewith avoid distortion. And most important:the volume settings will be stored separately for everypreset.

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The Configuration-Strip

The Configuration-Strip is used for System-Adjustments,Preset Configurations and various Display features.

MatchThis display shows you all adjustable values forevery parameter of the chosen preset . Turn aknob long enough so the LED (PRESET) in themiddle blinks. If the changed value is smallerthan the one in the Preset, then one of the threeLEDs (left) will light up. Should the value be

greater, then one the first LEDs (right) will light up. In thisrespect, you can easily make out the Preset’s value.

ValueWith the Data-Reel (on the left) and theDOWN/UP buttons you can set theparameters of the Configuration Strip,like i.e. MIDI-Channel or Volume.Choose between the monophonic /polyphonic mode by pressing DOWN and UP button at thesame time (MONO/POLY). The display will show “of” formonophonic and “on” for polyphonic mode.

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MidiActuate the CHANNEL button in order to select the desiredMIDI channel with the DOWN/UP buttons or Data Wheel. If a

small vertical line appears under the channelnumber, this means the instrument receives MIDIdata on all channels (Omni-Mode). Midi data will besent though, on the selected channel. Without theline, the instrument receives and sends MIDI data onthe selected channel.

Midi Values:MIDI Channel 1 … 16 Omni OffMIDI Cannel I1 … I16 Omni On (Vertical Lines)

Activate the CONTROL button in order to select the desiredMIDI-Local-Modus with the DOWN/UP buttons or Data Wheel.“Local Off” is on when the display shows “of” and “Local On”on when showed “on”. In Local Off Modus all local controllersare set to off.

SoundActivate the VOLUME button to change the volume with the

DOWN/UP buttons or Data Wheel. This isthe main volume for the complete hardwarewill not be saved within a preset.

PresetActivate the PRESET button in order toselect the desired Preset with the DOWN/UP

buttons or Data Wheel. A Preset withholds all adjustments,“Add Page” parameters of the Remote Software and Effectadjustments. Presets can only be saved in the User Bank,reason why “USER” will automatically be selected whensaving a preset.

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Activate the USER button in order to switch between Factoryand User-Bank. Please note, that you can only switch, whenPRESET has been activated.The second function of the USER button will be activated bypressing for longer time. In this case all visible parameters ofthe hardware will be stored as they are. Invisible parameterswill be set to their basic value.Activate the STORE button to safe a preset. The LED startsblinking. Now choose a preset number either by turning theData-Reel or by using the UP/DOWN buttons and then pressSTORE again. On this the LED start flickering – please pressSTORE button until the LED turns off. The preset is nowstored under the chosen preset number.

Effects

Activate the BYPASS button to bypass anyeffects. Depending on your adjustmentsmade the signal without effects might be alittle bit louder than with effects turned on.On activated BYPASS the LED will be

lightened and no effects are being heard. Pushing the buttonagain will deactivate the bypass function again.Activate the PROGRAM button to choose the desired effectalgorithm by using the Data-Wheel or with the UP/DOWNbuttons. In total you can choose between 5 modes for the twoeffects (Chorus & Delay). The parameters for the effects(PARAM 1 to 3) are different for every program.

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Effect programs:

Parameter:

Control RangeChorus Depth 0 - 10Chrus Rate 0.01 Hz - 2000 HzChorus Feedpack -5 bis +5Delay Time 0.03ms - 1.4860sDelay BPM 72 - 192Delay Note 1/1 1/2P 1/2 1/4P 1/4 1/4T

1/8P 1/8 1/8T 1/16P 1/16 1/16T1/32P 1/32 1/32T 1/64P 1/64 1/64T

1RETEMARAP 2RETEMARAP 3RETEMARAP

surohC htpeDsurohC etaRsurohC kcabdeeFsurohC

emiTyaleD gnipmaDyaleD tfeLemiTyaleD thgiRemiTyaleD

MPByaleD MPByaleD tfeLetoNyaleD thgiRetoNyaleD

emiTyaleDsurohC htpeDsurohC tfeLemiTyaleD thgiRemiTyaleD

MPByaleDsurohC MPByaleD tfeLetoNyaleD thgiRetoNyaleD

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MINIMAX ASB Remote Software

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General InformationIn order to operate the MINIMAX ASB with the Remote-Software, you need to connect your MINIMAX ASB to acomputer via USB or MIDI.

The Panel’s Layout

The Remote-Software offers you different pages for operation.The Main-Page shows the surface of the MINIMAX ASB andyou will find all parameters which you already know from thehardware. On the Add-Page you will find parameters which

are not easy to control viathe MINIMAX ASB hardwareor even not accessible at all.This includes Aftertouchbehavior, effect settings and

the settings for the Modulation Wheel. The Prefs-Page offerssystem settings of the Remote-Software and also a function toupdate your MINIMAX ASB operation system at given time.On the bottom of the Remote-Software you can access all

elements to administrate Presets, the integrated virtual MIDI-Keyboard and also a MIDI-Monitor, which enables you toscreen and control incoming MIDI-messages.

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More details

As the functions you can access on the Main Page areidentical to the hardware behavior and have been describedwithin the first chapters of this manual, the focus of thischapter lies on the additional functions of the Remote-Software.

ADD PAGE

The Controllers Section offers elements to adjustmodulation and pitch band.

Band RangeHere you can adjust the number of half tone steps,by which the tone shall be pitched upon maximummovement of the Pitch-Wheel.

MWintMWint adjusts the intensity of the Modulation Reel.

MWOffsHere you can adjust the offset or in other words the start valueof the Modulation Wheel.

Lo NoteLo Note starts the Low-Note-Priority function. Deep notes willhave priority over high notes and a high note can not cut adeep note. If Low-Note is not active, the instrument will switchto Last-Note-Priority , so always the last note plaid will beactive.

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RetrigHere you can adjust the Retrigger behavior. When activated,RETRIG will restart the envelope curves with every new notereceived.

SingleThe single mode reduces the voices of the instrument to onevoice, no matter how many voices had been loaded before.Herewith correct playback of Solo-Sounds with Portamento ispossible.

Within the CV SECTION you can adjust theaftertouch behavior.

OscHere you adjust the aftertouch intensity forOscillator 3.FilterChoose here, how much effect aftertouch shallhave on the Filter.LoudnessThis one adjusts the aftertouch intensity of thevolume.

CHORUS/FLANGER

The Chorus/Flanger Section offers accessto the parameters of the implementedChorus and Flanger effect of yourMINIMAX ASB. By switching betweenChorus and Flanger, you decide on whichalgorithm you want to work.

RateThis is the value of the modulation velocity.DepthThis adjusts the intensity of the modulation.PhasePlease set the phase of chosen modulation here.

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FeedbackHere you adjust the intensity of the feedback

Dry / WetYou decide how much the effect becomes part of the signal.Dry = low percentage, Wet = high percentage.

DELAY SECTION

The Delay Section offers youall elements which arenecessary for adjusting theDelay effect.

Left ChannelYou assign your adjustmentsto the left channel.

Right ChannelYou assign your adjustments to the right channel.

TimeHere you adjust the time of the delay. If BPM is activated, youcan take the length of a plaid note as your value. Defaultsetting is entering the length in milliseconds.

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FeedbackAdjust the percentage of feedback on the delay chain. Inreality this parameter adjusts the number of echoes.DampHere you adjust the intensity of the high note damping.Too much high notes within a delay are oftenrecognized as being irritating within the mix.LevelYou can adjust the volume for the left and the rightchannel independently.TempoEnter the value for Delay Tempo in BPM.Dry / WetYou decide how much the effect becomes part of the signal.

The PREFS PAGE

On this page you find all system settings for the Remote-Software.

MIDI IN

DevicePlease choose the input port, to which theMINIMAX ASB is connected. To establishsuch connection, you can use the Midiport of your computer or the USBconnection.ChannelHere you can choose the Midi Channel,which you want to control via theMINIMAX ASB. Please note: you can usethese settings with Midi In and Midi Out,but not when using the Midi Thru port.

MIDI OUTYou can configure the settings for your Midi Output.Additionally you can choose between MIDI interfacesconnected to your Computer or USB connection to MINIMAXASB. Please take care, that Input and Output are connectedto avoid failures.

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Upload of Preset filesTo exchange presets between the MINIMAX ASB Hardwareand Remote-Software you will find four options under themenu "box":

Upload Use Bank to BoxThis function ports the data within the User-Bank fromRemote-Software to MINIMAX ASBUpload Factory Bank to BoxThis function ports the data within the Factory-Bank fromRemote-Software to MINIMAX ASBUpload Use Bank from BoxThis function ports data of the User-Bank within yourMINIMAX ASB to the Remote-SoftwareUpload Faktory Bank from BoxThis function ports thedata of the Factory-Bank within yourMINIMAX ASB to theRemote-Software

Hardware Info

In this section you willfind hardware relatedinformation about yourMINIMAX ASB

DeviceName of the connected unitVersionVersion number of the FirmwareSerial NumberSerial number of your MINIMAX ASBRefreshwill update the information on the connected unit

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Firmware Update

This feature enables you to equip your MINIMAX ASB with thelatest software.

Activation KeyPlease enter the activation key of your MINIMAX ASB here.Firmware Source Fileshows the Update-File you have chosen.BrowsePlease select the directory, where the Update-File is located.WriteConfirm by activating "Write" to install the Update to yourMINIMAX ASB.

The MIDI MONITOR

You will find the Midi Monitor at the bottom of the Remote-Software. With this feature you can view incoming andoutgoing Midi messages.

ClearWhen activated, the actualview of the Midi Monitor willbe cleared.PausePressing this buttoninterrupts the steady Midimessaging.HexWhen activated, values willbe shown in hexadecimal code.RealtimeThis function additionally shows realtime values like i.e. MidiTimecode.SysExWhen activated also SysEx (System Exclusive) data will beshown within the Midi Monitor. Please note, that SysEx datamay vary, as these are manufacturer specific data, whichallow data transfer besides the Midi standard protocol.

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The MIDI KEYBOARD

By using the Midi keyboard integrated in the Remote-Softwareyou can play MINIMAX ASB without using any externalkeyboard or Sequencer software – with computer mouse oryour PC keyboard only. You activate the Midi Keyboard byactuating the referring buttons on the bottom of the Remote-Software.

ChannelHere you adjust the Midi channel, on which signals aretransferred.

OctaveThis function allows you to adjust the note region in octavesteps.

Playing with a Computer KeyboardFor using the computer keyboard as Midi Keyboard, pleasenote the following default settings.

#C]w[

#D]e[

#F]t[

#G]y[

#A]u[

C]a[

D]s[

E]d[

F]f[

G]g[

A]h[

B]j[

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PRESET ADMINISTRATION

The integrated Preset Administration within the Remote-Software allows an easy and comfortable way of storing,exchanging and editing of your preset lists.

Open Preset listYou can open a presetlist.Open FileYou can open a presetlist file. Either you cansave any Preset list as a file for possible exchange with otherusers of the MINIMAX ASB or to create backup copies. TheFile extension for Preset lists is *.pre. By using the arrowsbeneath the Preset button you can step through your presets.

The PRESET BANKTo save a preset to your computer, you have to create a bank.If no bank is existent or you want to create additional banks,please choose “create bank” from the dropdown menu. Forchanging the name of an existing bank please press “F2”while having selected the bank of your choice. Now you can

enter the desired name.When finished, press enter.The new bank name isstored now.

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Storing, deletion and changing of PresetsTo store a preset, please create a new entryby using “create” from the dropdown menu.After having created a new entry, you canstore the preset by choosing “save”. Obviouslyalready existing presets can be replaced thisway also. By choosing “Restore” you can loadan existing preset and use it again.With “New File”, “Open File”, “Save File” and“Save File as” you can edit any file from thelist of presets. Additionally you can store anypreset data to your hard-disk and thus

exchange it with other users. The used file extension is *.pre

Upload of Preset filesTo exchange presets between the MINIMAX ASB Hardwareand Remote-Software you will find four options under themenu "box":

Upload of Preset filesTo exchange presets between theMINIMAX ASB Hardware andRemote-Software you will find fouroptions under the menu "box":Upload Use Bank to BoxThis function ports the data withinthe User-Bank from Remote-Software to MINIMAX ASBUpload Factory Bank to BoxThis function ports the data within the Factory-Bank fromRemote-Software to MINIMAX ASBUpload Use Bank from BoxThis function ports data of the User-Bank within yourMINIMAX ASB to the Remote-Software

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MIDI Implementation Table##C retemaraP ##C retemaraP ##C retemaraP ##C retemaraP

0 tceleSknaB 23 tceleSknaB 46 ladePniatsuS 69 thgiRMPB

1 noitaludoM 33 emuloVesioN 56 hctiwSedilG 79

2 43 hctiwSesioN 66 otunetsoS 89 ssapyB

3 53 epyTesioN 76 ladePtfoS 99 margorP

4 63 emuloVlanretxE 86 edoMelgniS 001 regnalF/surohC

5 emiTedilG 73 hctiwSlanretxE 96 101 daolrevO

6 yrtnEataD 83 kcabdeeF 07 teW/yrD 201

7 emuloV 93 17 etaR 301

8 04 ffotuC 27 esahP 401

9 14 sisahpmE 37 htpeD 501

01 24 ruotnoCfotnuomA 47 kcabdeeF 601

11 emuloV 34 kcattAvnEfcV 57 701 MPB

21 egnaR1csO 44 yaceDvnEfcV 67 801

31 mrofevaW1csO 54 niatsuSvnEfcV 77 901

41 egnaR2csO 64 yticoleVvnEfcV 87 011

51 ycneuqerF2csO 74 noitaludoMfcV 97 111

61 mrofevaW2csO 84 1lrtCdbyKfcV 08 teW/yrD 211 lennahC

71 egnaR3csO 94 2lrtCdbyKfcV 18 tfeLemiT 311

81 ycneuqerF3csO 05 TAfcV 28 tfeLetoN 411

91 mrofevaW3csO 15 TApmA 38 tfeLkcabdeeF 511

02 lortnoC3csO 25 kcattAvnEpmA 48 tfeLpmaD 611

12 enuT 35 yaceDvnEpmA 58 tfeLleveL 711

22 noitaludoMcsO 45 niatsuSvnEpmA 68 tfeLMPB 811

32 TAhctiP 55 yticoleVvnEpmA 78 911

42 egnaRdneB 65 ytisnetnIWM 88 021

52 emuloV1csO 75 tesffOWM 98 121

62 emuloV2csO 85 xiMnoitaludoM 09 ssorC 221 ffOlortnoClacoL

72 emuloV3csO 95 yaceDvnE 19 thgiRemiT 321 ffOsetoNllA

82 hctiwS1csO 06 girteRvnE 29 thgiRetoN 421 ffOinmO

92 hctiwS2csO 16 ytiroirPetoNwoL 39 thgiRkcabdeeF 521 nOinmO

03 hctiwS3csO 26 49 thgiRpmaD 621 nOonoM

13 36 59 thgiRleveL 721 nOyloP

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Specifications

Analog OutputsAsymmetric 2 x jack 6,3mm

Analog InputsAsymmetric 2 x jack 6,3mm

ConnectionsMIDI DIN-5-Pol, In, Out, ThroughUSB-Port Full Speed Rev. 1.1

GeneralPower Input >20 WDimensions 4 x 21 x 5 (front) / 8 (back)Weight 3.4 kgNumber of Voices 6Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz (internal oversampling)Resoluion 32 bit

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Warranty RegulationsThe hardware described within this documentation and the warranty regulations are governed by andgranted according to German Law.

CreamWare Audio GmbH (“CreamWare”) warrants, that the described product has been free of failureswithin parts or components of the hardware and was found to be fully functional. Any single units hasbeen checked by Quality Assurance Department several times and with various measures, before this producthas been delivered to you. Therefore please carefully read the following information, which are important in thecase of probable damages or misfunctions:

If goods are being found defective, missing features and characteristics or becoming defective due to eventualfabrication deficiency or material defects within the first six months after purchase, then CreamWare shall at itssole discretion and evaluation replace or repair the defective parts or goods. Multiple repairs shall bepermissible. In case the malfunction or physical failure can not be fixed, customer receives the right to refrainfrom the purchase with refund of the amount originally paid for the defective product.

Within the time frame of 6 to 24 months customer has to provide proof, that the claimed malfunction ordefective part or component has already been defective upon first delivery. In this case CreamWare willexecute required repair or replacement at no cost upon acceptance of customer’s proof by CreamWare.

Any deficiencies caused by transportation have to be declared within a 14 days period after receipt ofgoods by written notice. Please note, that any warranty repair at no cost ruled by the above regulationsrequires registration of name and address either online at the “My Page” area on the CreamWarewebsite (www.creamware.com) or by sending the proof of purchase together with the defective product.

To return defective goods, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product. As analternative you can also contact CreamWare directly to receive the RMA number for the defective product.PLEASE NOTE: It is mandatory to return the product with the referring RMA number to avoid delays in repair.If possible, please also add a description of the failure occurred to enable us executing the repair as soon aspossible.

Non-compliance with the operation and maintenance instructions, any alterations or modifications tothe goods delivered, changing or utilizing any parts or materials not conforming to Sellers specifications willimmediately render any warranties null and void.For a warranty claim, customer has to prove to CreamWare beyond a reasonable doubt that none ofthese aforesaid actions caused the goods to be defective or deficient.

CreamWare Audio GmbHFon ++49 (0) 2241 59 58 0Fax ++49 (0) 2241 59 58 57email info@creamware.de

info@creamware.com

The hardware described within thisdocumentation is herewith certified toconform to the requirements set forth in theguidelines for electromagnetic acceptability(89/336/EWG)

CreamWare Audio GmbH, July 2005Wolf Roth