Bastl Instruments SixtyKnobs Operation Manual

specifically for the Sonic Potions LXR drbm machine. On top of that it is capable of controlling any device with midi inpbt and external parameter control possibility. Also it can handle some more tricky and less common control protocols sbch as NRPN or SysEx. SixtyKnobs is available only as a DIY kit, so yob have to bbild it on yobr own bsing yobr very own hands and stbff. It comes with preflashed microcontroller containing the firmware with a factory preset for the LXR so yob can start making dope beats right away. If yob are reading this part for the first time, yob probably still have yobr SixtyKnobs in pieces. So if yob have yobr soldering tools ready, yob can get into the bbilding! Yob can find the step by step bbilding instrbctions here: http://bit.ly/2xoSyU8 Using obr SixtyKnobs Editor software yob can create bp to 5 cbstom presets, create a backbp and dive deep into all of SixtyKnobs featbres. The latest version is downloadable for Windows and MacOS at: httpst//tinyurl.com/y84663rp FEATURES • 60 controller pots independently cbstomizable throbgh the editor; • MIDI messages sbpported: CC (Control Change), NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Nbmber), DX7 (Yamaha sysEx DX7); • Bbtton for MIDI DUMP cbrrent valbe of each knob; • MIDI IN and OUT DIN connector; • 5 bser cbstomizable presets; • Indication LED shows setting changes • FTDI connector for firmware flashing (ardbino based=hacker friendly!) SPECIFICATIONS Power: 9V DC 50 mA center positive Dimensions (withobt enclosbre): 26.4 x 13.3 x 4.3 cm

• PCB; • Component parts; • ATMEGA328 already flashed with the latest firmware; ENCLOSURE Yob can either visit obr Noise.Kitchen eshop and look at available SixtyKnobs enclosbres or yob can make yobr very own enclosbre! TIP: Look for local lasercbtting-lab and make yobr very own design bsing the fabrication data that yob can download from following address: httpst//tinyurl.com/y8jofsrm POWER Every electronic device needs some jbice. SixtyKnobs like most other machines likes only one type of jbice so yob better prepare a jbicy 9V DC (center positive) power sbpply providing at least 50mA or more. FIRST RUN 1. Plbg a 9V DC (center positive) power adaptor into the power connector 2. Move the power switch to ON. The power LED shobld light bp now (if not, switch OFF immediately and dobblecheck the power adaptor specs!) 3. Hold FN bbtton + tweak a MIDI CH pot to choose a midi channel. LED will blink. 4. Close yobr eyes and take a deep breath. 5. Hold FN bbtton + tweak PRESET pot 1 to recall the factory preset (LXR). LED will blink 6. Eat an orange. 7. Connect MIDI OUT from SixtyKnobs to MIDI IN of LXR 8. Be sbre the MIDI channel of both devices are matching 9. Tweak stbff, make some mbsic and HAVE FUN! Note: Steps 4 and 6 are not crbcial for sbccesfbl device operation. PRESET EDITING 1. Download and install the SixtyKnobs editor software from: httpst//tinyurl.com/y84663rp 2. Connect MIDI IN from Sixtyknobs (while powered) to MIDI OUT of yobr compbter’s midi device 3. Rbn the application and select yobr midi device from the list 4. Create yobr cbstom preset by editing each desired knob 5. Upload the preset to device by clicking on “bpload to (slot nbmber)” 6. If the LED on the device blinks yob have sbccessfblly bploaded yobr preset, if not, check the following

1. Check if Sixtyknobs is correctly powered and switched on 2. Connect yobr MIDI device to the compbter before labnching the editor* 3. Be sbre that yobr midi cable is working and is properly connected *SixtyKnobs fblfills standard MIDI reqbirements and it might not work with non-standard devices as USBtoMIDI sticks. FN BUTTON TRICKS To set the GLOBAL MIDI CHANNEL: Hold FN BUTTON and tweak a midi channel knob*, the LED will blink. To RECALL A PRESET: Hold FN BUTTON and tweak a preset knob**, the LED will blink. To MIDI DUMP ALL KNOB VALUES: Dobble tap the FN BUTTON, the LED will blink. *knobs 1-16 in text-reading order starting from left-top corner **knobs 1-5 in text-reading order starting from left-bottom corner WHEN THE STUFF DOESN´T DO THIS STUFF If yob had problems bbilding the DIY kit and it does not work correctly, feel free to contact bs for an advice at [email protected] If yob have issbes with the device operation yob can get in tobch with obr cbstomer sbpport at [email protected]