User`s manual

ARTURIA – ANALOG FACTORY - MANUAL
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1 Introduction
1.1 History
In early 2001, Arturia began working on an advanced algorithm for the digital
emulation of analog circuits’ audio characteristics. In non-technical language, this is
an unprecedented way of creating the very unique sound one finds in a synthesizer
such as the Moog Modular. Nearly a year after they began work on the algorithms,
Arturia was ready for feedback. At the 2002 NAMM show in California, Arturia shared
an early version of what would later be the Moog Modular V with the renowned maker
of the original Moog synthesizer, Doctor Bob Moog.
In seeking insight from sound production experts, such as Dr. Moog, as well as avid
synthesizer users, Arturia was able to ensure the quality of the instruments they
made; so well in fact the Dr. Moog himself endorsed the Moog Modular V. The launch
of this sound powerhouse was an instant success, winning awards from several top
magazines, and leading to the development of other synth recreations.
Shortly thereafter, Arturia started receiving many requests from musicians, producers
and bands. Many of them explained how they were planning to replace their original
hardware synthesizers by virtual instruments. Artists around the globe were
beginning to see the advantages of a software alternative to hardware-based
synthesizers.
The CS-80V emulated the legendary Yamaha CS-80, considered by many as "the
ultimate polyphonic" synthesizer, was launched at the AES 2003 in New York.
Imagine some of your favorite music from diverse artists such as Keith Emerson or
Stevie Wonder, and you will have a mental glimpse of the sonic capabilities of the CS-
80V.
Released at the NAMM 2004, the minimoog V is a recreation of the Minimoog, quite
possibly the most famous synthesizer ever. The original minimoog has been big on
the music scene since the 70’s; still today the Minimoog has a large following for its
many sound capabilities.
The ARP 2600 V was launched at the NAMM 2005 in Anaheim. This is a faithful
reproduction of the ARP 2600 and is great for just about any sound one might wish to
create: everything from drum n’ bass stabs to Star Wars’ R2-D2 have been made with
the Arp.
At the Winter NAMM Show 2006, ARTURIA announced the release of its seventh
product: the Prophet V. This powerful hybrid gives you two instruments in one: it
combines the warmth of the legendary Prophet 5 programmable analog synth with
the unique Vector Synthesis textures of the digital Prophet VS.
1.2 1.2 Here and Now
Analogue Factory brings you the best spectrum of sounds from all of the above
instruments in an easy to use, no-hassle interface. As you will soon see in exploring