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Introduction Thank you for deciding on an Acidlab instrument. Acidlab instruments are designed for live use, bringing classic analog sounds back to the stage. Of course, Acidlab instruments can also be used in the studio. All Acidlab instruments are professionally manufactured in series in Germany, ensuring high quality for low prices. Go out and play your music LOUD! Instruments The sound circuitry of the Miami is identical with the 808 and has been realized using present-day components.
Sequencer Modes The sequencer runs continuously in all six modes. You can switch between modes while the sequencer is running; the switch takes place after the last step of the current pattern has been played. Start/Stop The Start/Stop button works in every mode and returns the pattern to its starting point, i.e. step 1 of the current pattern. When the Miami is synchronized, the Start/Stop signal comes from the MIDI or Sync-In, and the Start/Stop button is disabled.
Pattern The current pattern is indicated by the LEDs 1-16. A pattern consists of up to 16 steps. In total, 192 patterns are available: 12 pattern groups each consisting of 16 patterns. Pattern Play The memory of a new Miami is empty and a pattern must first be programmed->see Pattern Write Mode. Patterns are played back in Pattern Play mode. The active step is illuminated on the the upper LED Row, and runs the length of the pattern (1-16) The patterns are selected from one of the 12 pattern groups.
The LED over the current pattern blinks to show that it is active. When a new pattern is selected, the corresponding LED is lit, but stays solid. After the last step of the current pattern, the sequencer switches to the newly selected pattern. Now the LED of the new pattern blinks. In total, 192 patterns are available: 12 pattern groups each consisting of 16 patterns. Pattern Chaining In Pattern Play mode, it is possible to chain patterns within a pattern group.
Pattern Copy + Paste (Pattern Play Mode) In Pattern Play Mode, it is possible to copy patterns. Copy Function To copy a pattern, press one of the pattern buttons (1-16) while holding down the Inst/Select- button. The pattern is now saved to the buffer memory and will remain there until another pattern is selected. Paste Function To paste a pattern, press one of the pattern buttons (1-16) while holding down the Write/Next Button. This pattern will be overwritten with the pattern from the buffer memory.
Patterns can also be copied to another Pattern Group. To do so, select the new group with the rotary switch and then use the Paste Function. Pattern Write The memory of a new Miami is empty and a pattern must first be programmed. There are two Pattern Write Modes -Pattern Step Write -Pattern Tap Write You can switch to the Pattern Tap or Step Write modes from Pattern Play Mode while the sequencer is running.
Pattern Tap-Write In Tap Write Mode it is possible to edit sequences “live” while the sequencer is running. The selection of patterns or pattern chains for editing should be done in Pattern Play mode. The upper running LED row works as in Pattern Play Mode. In the lower row, each of the LEDs above the instrument buttons (AC,BD,SD, ... ) is the indicator for its corresponding instrument. The instrument buttons (BD, SD, LT, ... ), write their instrument to the running pattern at the instant they are pressed.
Clear all Instruments All of the instruments programmed on a step can be erased by pressing the Clear button and the Inst./Select button simultaneously. If the Clear Button and the Inst./Select button are held for a longer period, all instruments will be erased from the steps the sequencer passes through during the time the buttons are held. By holding the Clear Button and the Inst./Select Button for the duration of an entire pattern, you can erase the entire contents of a pattern or pattern chain.
Scale Programming (Pattern Tap Write Mode) One of 4 possible scales can be selected for a pattern with the Scale Button. The LED of the scale indicates which scale has been selected. The lowest Scale-LED corresponds to 4/4 time signature. Shuffle can only be adjusted if 4/4 time signature is selected (i.e. the lowest LED is illuminated). Shuffle Programming (Pattern Tap Write Mode) The Miami has two kinds of Shuffle: - The first kind of shuffle delays the even numbered steps (2, 4, 6, ...).
Keeping the Inst./Select and Length/Shuffle buttons held, you can now press the corresponding Step buttons 1-5 or 8-12 to adjust the shuffle. When shuffle is set to step 1 and step 8, no shuffle is present. If the scale is changed, the shuffle settings return to the default setting (no shuffle)! Pattern Step Write With the Mode rotary switch, you can change to Pattern Step Write Mode without stopping the sequencer.
Selecting an instrument To select an instrument to program (or the Accent), hold the Inst./Select button while pressing one of the Instrument buttons. (AC, BD, ... ) When the Inst./Select Button is held down, the currently selected Instrument is indicated by the LED above the corresponding instrument button. When the Inst.
Pattern Length Programming (Pattern Step Write Mode) By pressing the Length Button and one of the Step Buttons (1-16) simultaneously, you can choose the last step of the pattern. For example, if the Length Button and and the button at step 12 is pressed, the pattern will be 12 steps long; after running through the first 12 steps, the pattern will repeat. The pattern length will stay the same even after changing to another mode. The unplayed steps after the last step remain in memory.
Shuffle Programming (Pattern Tap Write Mode) Shuffle can only be adjusted if 4/4 time signature is selected (i.e. the lowest LED is illuminated). The Miami has two kinds of Shuffle: - The first kind of shuffle delays the even numbered steps (2, 4, 6, ...). This is similar to the common shuffle found on the 909. The second kind of shuffle delays steps 3, 7, 11 and 15. This second kind of shuffle is similar to the one on the CR-8000. Both shuffles can be applied simultaneously.
Track Play Mode The memory of a new Miami is empty and a track must first be programmed! A track is a sequence of different patterns from a pattern group. Once you have programmed one of Tracks 1-12 in Track Write Mode, you can use this mode to play the track back. Use the Pattern Group rotary switch to select it. There is one track is available for every Pattern Group. When changing tracks, the newly chosen track will start after the end of the current pattern. The track will start with its first pattern.
You can select from the 16 patterns in the group using the row of buttons (1-16). The active pattern will be indicated by a blinking LED above the corresponding button, and will start to play after the end of the last pattern. The pattern will repeat continuously as in Pattern Play Mode. By pressing the Write/Next button, you can set the current pattern as the first pattern in the Track.
Synchronization The sequencer can be synchronized to an external clock using MIDI in or Sync In. Midi Clock to Sync Out If the synchronization switch is in the MIDI-in position, the Miami’s sequencer will be slaved to the MIDI Clock of a MIDI Master connected to the MIDI-in port. A Sync-out Signal will be generated at the Sync socket for other devices that have a Sync-In socket.
When using a sync cable, all of the pins of the cable must be wired. Some MIDI cables do not have connections between all the pins, and thus cannot be used as sync cables. MIDI Expander Mode The Acidlab Miami can also be controlled using MIDI Note Data. To use the Miami in Midi Expander Mode, switch off the Miami using the OnOff slide switch on the right side of the rear panel. Now hold the the Write/Next [Midi Expander] button and switch the Miami back on with the OnOff slide switch.
Outputs Accent Out: The Accent Out (3.5 mm mono) can be used as a Gate signal. The gate is a +12v impulse with a duration of 10ms. The Accent Out is primarily intended to be used to control an analog synthesizer with a gate input. Audio Outputs: Each of the 11 Instruments can be accessed through one of the 11 individual outs (6.3mm mono). Every instrument has a dedicated Level knob. Output is for the mixed signal (6.3mm mono) of the instruments.
Power Supply The Miami should only be used with the supplied AC Adapter (14VAC/300mA). Do not use other AC adapters! The Miami has an On/Off slide switch on the right side of the rear panel. Replacement AC Adapters can be ordered from acidlab.de . Warranty The manufacturer warrants this product for a period of two years from the purchase date in accordance with the conditions described here. Defects found during this period will be repaired.
