6.4.2LFO setting rotary encoders

There are two rotary encoders available to alter the LFO settings of the selected preset. These two encoders are “Rate” and “Amount”.

6.4.3Key Parameter rotary encoders

There are four ‘Key Parameter’ rotary encoders available on the Analog Factory keyboard. Tweaking these parameters can alter the sound of the preset in various ways. Which parameters are affected depends on the selected preset.

6.4.4FX Mix rotary encoders

There are two ‘FX Mix’ rotary encoders available on the Analog Factory keyboard. These two encoders are for ‘Chorus’ and ‘Delay’. Both encoders set the Dry/wet level of the effect.

6.4.5Envelope Sliders

The four sliders that can be found on the top right part of the controller’s interface affect the envelope generator of Analog Experience “The Factory” VCA. The four sliders marked A, D, S, R, correspond to the Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release of the VCA envelope.

6.5Rear panel overview

Back panel interface of the Analog Factory Keyboard overview from right to left:

1)Power on/off switch

2)DC in connection. (DC power adaptor requirement: 12V 500mA )

3)USB connection

4)Sustain pedal connection

5)Expression pedal connection

6)MIDI out connection

Setting up the Analog Factory Keyboard is fast and simple. First Install the Analog Factory program on your computer. After unpacking the keyboard it is time to connect it to the computer. As the Analog Factory Keyboard is bus powered by USB, connecting it by only one simple USB cable to your computer is all you have to do. If you wish to use an adapter instead of the bus power, connect a 12V DC 500mA adapter to the back of the Analog Experience “The Factory” Keyboard.

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Arturia 2.5 manual Rear panel overview, LFO setting rotary encoders, Key Parameter rotary encoders, FX Mix rotary encoders

2.5 specifications

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