RAVE-O-LUTION 309

AUDIO-EXPANSION

QUASIMIDI
Contents:

Contents:

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Help with technical problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installationguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation of the OS-EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation of I/O-Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initialization of the 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Audio-Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Treatment of external sound sources via the audio inputs of the 309 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Editing of the Input Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Assignement of Individual Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

New functions of the WRITE-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

New Sequencer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty Conditions:

To comply with the warranty conditions we ask you to observe the following warnings:

- Do not expose the Audio Expansion Board to high temperatures.

- Keep the board away from high humidity.

- Do not touch the card's sockets or contacts.

- Protect the board and IC from electrostatic discharge.

- Operate the board only in the RAVE-O-LUTION 309.

QUASIMIDI does not assume responsibility for damage resulting from mishandling or
improper installation procedures.
This product is under warranty from the factory for a period of 6 months.

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 Introduction

Introduction:

Congratulations on the purchase of the Audio I/O Expansion. This package will increase the
functionality of your Rave-O-Lution 309 tremendously. The following new features are at your
disposal after installation:

1.) 2 additional polyphonic audio outputs.

2.) 2 additional audio inputs for treatment of external sound sources using two
complete A.E.S. Synthesizers.

3.) Numerous new functions have been added to the operating system, which will
make creating music with your 309 more flexible and intuitive.

Before you can start taking advantage of these new features, you will have to install the I/O
Expansion. Please adhere to the installation procedures described in this manual. There are
plenty of pictures to clarify matters. If you don't understand any of the explanations of the new
functions we recommend consulting your original 309 manual.

Important! These installation instructions are not meant to be a replacement for the 309
Manual. To get the most out of this update, you must have an understanding of how the RAVE-O-
LUTION functions.

Help with technical problems:

If you are still experiencing problems, even after reading the manual, please call the customer
service department during regular office hours (see rear cover). If you do not feel capable of
handling the installation yourself, our distributor or one of the authorized dealers (see rear cover)
will be happy to provide installation service. Please let them know ahead of time, as it will help to
cut down on unnecessary delays.

CAUTION!!! FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT

FIRE; ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONALINJURY.

* Before installing the Audio-Expansion, make sure to read the following

instructions and the 309 Owner's Manual.
* Do not open the 309 before disconnecting the AC-Adaptor.
* Use care when handling the Audio-Expansion and the included IC's. All
chips are sensitive to electrostatic charges.
Please follow the instructions in this installation guide carefully to avoid
damaging the IC's and the expansion board.

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Installationguide

Included in the package, besides this manual, are following items:

- 6 countersunk Phillips screws

- 4 plastic nuts
- 4 small thread screws
- 4 washers
- 1 EPROM with OS 2.0 in anti-
static foam material
- I/O-Board incl. Cable
- IC removing tool

Check to see all the items listed above are included in the package. In addition to the above listed
tool you will need: a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and a soft cloth or the Styrofoam
of the 309's shipping box to place the instrument.

ATTENTION: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, BACK-UP ANY VALUABLE USER-

MOTIFS AND SOUND DATA, BECAUSE THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES RE-
INITIALIZATION OF THE 309's MEMORY.

IMPORTANT: The included IC and Expansion-board are sensitive to electrostatic charges.

This procedure requires that you periodically "Ground" yourself, by touching a grounded object
such as a water pipe or a grounded piece of equipment. Grounding yourself prevents the static
charge in your body from damaging the sensitive IC and Expansion-board.

Installation of the OS-EPROM:

a.) To start the installation, be sure to disconnect the AC-adaptor

b.) Place the 309 with the bottom side up on a soft cloth. To place the 309 in a safe position it is
better to use the Styrofoam of the shipping box.

c.) Remove the six screws of the small bottom plate.

d.) Here you see three IC-sockets. The OS is located in the middle and labeled: QM-309 OS
X.xx. Before exchanging the IC notice the shape of the chip. To avoid polarity mistakes, the IC is
marked with a notch on one end. The notch of the new IC must be oriented in the same direction
as the IC that is removed. Installing the chip backwards will destroy them. For this reason pay
careful attention to the polarity.

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 Installationguide

e.) Using the IC tool, remove the chip.

To remove the IC from the socket,
place the IC tool at the both ends of the
IC. Be careful to place it directly under
the IC, not under the socket. Pull
carefully, alternating from the left and
right sides, and remove the chip. Once
removed, place the old chip on the
backside of the foam material.

Notch
QM-309 EPROM with Operating System
O.S
V 2.0

Don't forget to "Ground" yourself now.

Insert the new IC into the socket.
Pay attention to the polarity (notch!)
and make sure that all the IC's pins
fit the socket.

Notch

First, press the IC into the socket gently, then double-check the polarity and the positions of all
pins a second time. If everything is OK, carefully press the IC into the socket until fully seated.

f.) Screw the small bottom plate onto the 309 body.

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Installationguide

Instalation of I/O-Board:

1.) Remove the 6 screws from the

Frontpanel of the 309.

The arrows show the position

of the screws.

2.) Carefully lift the Frontpanel.

Don't you forget the position of the
cable on the right handed volume-
knob-board (red marked cable).
Remove the cable from the volume-
knob-board carefully. It is very
important to fix the cable at the
same position later on.

3.) Turn the Frontpanel counter-

clockwise to 90º.
To avoid the damage of the contacts
place a cardboard between the
Frontpanel and the 309's body.

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 Installationguide

4.) Remove the screws from the

outside of the body. These screws
fix the metal sheet where the I/O-
Expansion will be placed.

5.) Place the jacks of the I/O-Board through the 4 holes.

6.) Fix the Board with the included

4 screws. To optimize the attaching don't forget to put the 4 washers under the screws.

The arrows show the position of

the screws and the washers.
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Installationguide

7.) Now the attached cable on the

I/O-Board must be connected with
the Mainboard of the 309. There is
just one way to connect the cable
with the "AUDIOEXP" named
connector on the Mainboard
because it is already pre-bent.

8.) In this step you have to fix the 4 jacks of the I/O-Board with the included 4 plastic nuts. Please
attach the nuts with your fingers only. Don't use a plier. Otherwise the nuts and jacks may be
damaged.

9.) Put the Frontpanel into

installation position and lean it back
carefully.

Attach the cable of the volume-

knob board to its connector.
Ensure the correct position of the
cable (see step no. 2).

10.) Check again the correct fitting of all cables. Now put the Frontpanel onto the body. Take care
that there is no cable stucked between the Frontpanel and the body. Fix the Frontpanel crosswise
with the 6 screws.

Attention: Don't tighten the screws too hard! The screws and the body of the 309 could be
damaged!

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 The Audio-Inputs

Initialization of the 309:

After changing the OS of the 309 it is necessary to initialize the instrument. Otherwise the I/O-
Expansion will not be recognized.
With the 309 turned off, press and hold the "WRITE"-Button of the 309 while you switch the
power on. The display will show: INITIALIZE ALL? To confirm press button F1. Don't worry,
this may take some seconds.
Now your 309 is ready for operation and you can reload the backup.

Treatment of external sound sources via the audio inputs of the

309:

Some of the 309 users may not be totally aware of what can be done having the audio inputs
access a synthesizer. Below, you will find a few examples, which you will be able to modify to fit
your own needs.
First of all you need a sound source. Use a CD player or a Tape Deck. These units provide the
"Line-Level" required for the 309. Connect the outputs of your unit (usually indicated by "Line-
Out" or "Output") with the Inputs 1 or 2 of the 309. Insert a CD or a Cassette in your unit and hit
Play. You now should be able to hear the music of your sound source via the main-outputs or the
headphone output of the 309 (on initialized units).

The picture shows how to connect an external

sound source to the audio-inputs of the 309.

IN-1 IN-2 LINE LINE

OUT R OUT L

309 CD-PLAYER, TAPE, etc...

Hold down the F3 button, under the display, and turn the CUTOFF pot in the BASS-LEAD-
SYNTHESIZER section. You'll hear the sound of the external audio signal getting brighter or
darker. This process is generally referred to as filtering. As a next step hold down the F3 button
and turn the RESONANCE pot slowly to the right. The audio signal will get brighter, as certain
frequencies are emphasized. As you advance the pot, the filter will start to self-oscillate. Try a
combination of the CUTOFF and RESONANCE pots. Depending on the source-material used,
this can generate some really interesting effects.

Of course you can use any number of other sound sources as well: Synthesizers, samplers,
radios, DAT-recorders, turn- tables (in connection with a pre-amp or a DJ Mixer), a microphone
(in connection with a pre-amp), a mixer or basically anything that produces audio with a pre-amp
gain stage.
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The Audio-Inputs

Editing of the Input Sections:

For each of the two Audio Inputs IN-1 and IN-2 you have a complete A.E.S. synthesis section
available. This means, you can treat (affect) the external sound-sources with the same
parameters, which previously were only for internal use on your instrument. As there are no
separate pots on the front panel for the inputs, thefollowing will show you how to access these
new parameters.

As a 309 Owner we assume you are familiar with accessing the pots, of the BASS-LEAD-
SYNTHESIZER (for sound editing purposes), via the SELECT buttons of the individual
instrument sections. The same applies with the audio inputs. Here the F1-F3 buttons found under
the display serve as SELECT buttons. F1 can be used for the selection of IN-1, the F2 button for
the selection of IN-2. Using F3 you can select simultaneous use of In-1 and IN-2. This is
particularly useful for the treatment of stereo signals coming from a CD Player for instance.

Specifics about the Edit Menus of the Audio Inputs:

There are two ways to access the Edit Menu of the audio inputs. The first one you already know.
Push the EDIT button to the right of the Display. You are now in the SELECT EDIT Menu. Push
the right PAGE button. When you reach page 5 of the menu, the display will show:

Select Edit <5|

_[Ex1][Ex2][1&2]

Open the menu [Ex1] by pushing the F1 button. The display should show the following menu
page:

Edit Ext1-Sound
<6> Wav: ---

You can achieve the same result by double clicking the F1 button while in the main menu. This
step will open the Edit Menu for Input 1 directly. The same procedure works with buttons F2 and
F3. Double clicking F2 opens the Edit Menu for Input 2 and double clicking F3 opens the Edit
menu affecting both inputs simultaneously (Stereo mode). Now push the left PAGE button until
the display shows menu page 2:

Edit Mix T: Ext1

|1> MixLevel:100

On this page it is possible to adjust the level of the external sound source in relation to the internal
sounds of the 309. You can also adjust this parameter with the level pot of the BASS-LEAD
Section, while holding down the F1 button.
Push the right PAGE button to get to the next menu page:

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 The Audio-Inputs

Edit Mix T: Ext1

<2> Pan: OUT2

Here you can set the pan position for the sound-source on IN-1. You will now find another new
feature of the expansion card, which also affects the MIX menu of the other Instrument sections.
When panning an instrument or your external sound source all the way left, the sound will output
only via OUT 2 (LEFT) of the 309. If you pan all the way right you will get to OUT 1, OUT 3 and
OUT 4. OUT 1 outputs the sound only on the RIGHT channel of the stereo-sum. OUT 3 and OUT
4 are the new individual outputs, which the Audio Expansion provides you with. You will find a
more detailed explanation of the Individual outputs in the section "Assignment of Individual
Outs" in this manual.

On page 3 and 4 of the Menu you will find the effect sends:

Edit Mix T: Ext1

<3> Fx1Send: 0

Edit Mix T: Ext1

<4> Fx2Send: 0

Here you can adjust, how much of the external sound-source is being sent into the effect sections
FX 1 and FX 2 of the 309.
Caution: These parameters are not accessible, when the external sound sources are being routed
to one of the individual outputs OUT3 or OUT 4. These are dry outputs.

On page 5 of the menu you will find another new, usable feature:

Edit Mix T: Ext1

<5> Trigg: NoTrg

In this basic setting the signal of the external sound-source is being sent through the filter and
amplifier (VCA) of the 309. Turning the EDIT-VALUE dial, you will be able to chose from the
individual instrument sections of the 309 among other options. This selection will serve to have
the external sound signal triggered by the rhythm of a sequencer track of the 309. This will create
the so-called "Gater-Effect". You can choose a different trigger track for each individual input. It
is of course essential to have the sequencer of the 309 running to make this effect operational.
When the external sound source is being triggered by a sequencer track you additionally have the
envelope curves (EG) of the 309 available for further treatment of the sounds. With the setting
"Midi" you are able to send a Trigger-Sequence from an external sequencer. When the system
channel of the 309 is set to 1 (Edit System), Input 1 is being triggered on Midi Channel 6 and
Input2 on Midi Channel 7. Using two different Sequences, the independent triggering of both
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Assignement of individual Outputs

inputs allows the creation of very complex Gater effects.

The menu pages 6-26 contain all the parameters, which are also provided by the BASS-LEAD-
SYNTHESIZER section. After installation of the Audio Expansion you lose access to the
parameters on pages 6, 19, 20 and 24. To make these parameters functional you will also need to
install the Synthesizer Expansion card (available soon!).

Double clicking the F3 button calls up this display:

Edit Ext1 & Ext2

|1> MixLevel:100

In principle everything in this menu functions in the same fashion as in the EDIT menus for the
outputs 1 and 2. The difference is that this menu has the additional feature of a Stereo mode,
which allows you to operate both inputs simultaneously. The only change is in the Parameter
"Pan". The factory preset provides for the stereo signal of an external sound source to be
automatically routed to the stereo-outputs of the 309. This means the stereo signal is being
maintained. When you change the parameter "Pan" in this menu, the panning of Ext 1 and Ext 2
is being changed concurrently in opposite directions. This means Ext 1 and Ext 2 assume always
opposing panning values i.e. R>60 for Ext 1 & Ext 2 results in R>60 for Ext1 and L<60 for Ext2.

Assignement of individual Outputs::

The feature especially valued by Professionals in an instrument like the 309 are additional
Outputs. The 309 Audio Expansion provides 2 additional ones. Using those you can send the
sound of a section "dry" to a channel on your Mixer. "Dry" means that the sound of the individual
out cannot be treated with the internal effects of the 309. Individual Outputs are best utilized to
treat a specific sound of the Synthesizer or the drum computer with external effect units. As the
Individual outputs of the 309 are polyphonic, it is also possible to assign 2 or more sections (for
instance Snare and HiHat) to one Individual Out. To assign an instrument to an individual output,
go to the Mix menu of the according section (in our example KICK). Select page 3 using the
EDIT-VALUE Dial, which contains the Parameter "Pan":

Edit Mix T: Kick

<3> Pan: >C<
Turning the EDIT-VALUE Dial fully to the right makes OUT4 appear:

Edit Mix T: Kick

<3> Pan: OUT4

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 New functions of the WRITE-Menu

Now the Kick is only sent out via OUT4. Turning back the EDIT VALUE Dial one step, you will
see OUT 3. Once an instrument has been assigned to one of the individual outs, this assignment is
maintained even after a pattern or song change. It is not necessary to store the selection you
made.
By turning back the EDIT VALUE Dial one more step you reach OUT1 (RIGHT). OUT1 only
outputs the sound on the right channel of the stereo sum. When panning the instrument all the
way left, the sound is being sent out only via OUT2 (LEFT) of the 309. This way it is possible to
use the stereo sum of the 309 as well as (togetherwith) two additional individual outputs. It is
important though to have the FX-Sends of the instruments routed through OUT 1 and 2 set to 0,
as the effects signal is always routed in equal proportion to the stereo sum.

New functions of the WRITE-Menu:

With this Upgrade 2.0 the operating system for the 309 is being augmented by four new
functions.
You will find the first one on page 10 of the WRITE menu:

<10> Send All?

[Ok]

When confirming this function with the F1 button, all of the data stored in the buffer (sounds,
user-motifs and songs) will be sent to Midi-Out.

On page 11 of the WRITE Menu you'll find another new function:

<11> Copy Motif?

[Ok]

This function allows you to copy user motifs and to store them on a different memory location.
The copy function is particularly useful, to create variations of an already existing motif. Push
[ok] to initiate the copying process. The display will show:

Copy Kick-Mtf 0
[ok] [cancel]

On this page you can select the motif you'd like to copy. The selection is made via the EDIT
VALUE Dial. Using the select buttons you can also select the instrument section you'd like to
copy a motif from. Once you have selected the motif to be copied confirm [ok]. Using [cancel]
you can abort the copying process. Once you have selected [ok] you will see the following
display message:

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New functions of the WRITE-Menu:

to Kick-Motif 0
[ok] [cancel]

Now you can select the memory location to which you'd like to copy the motif to. Empty storage
locations are indicated via a little star in the display:

to Kick*Motif 1
[ok] [cancel]

Once you confirm [ok] the motif is being stored in the new location. Using [cancel] you can stop
the copying process. It is also possible to copy Motifs from one section to another (i.e. Kick to Hi
Hat).

The third functions can be found on page 12:

<12> Clear Seq?

[Ok]

When pushing [ok] you will be asked to confirm once more:

Clear Seq, Sure?

[ok] [cancel]

If you confirm by pushing the F1 button, all songs, user motifs and user patters will be erased!
Sounds created by you will not be affected by this function. Selecting [cancel] will abort the
erasing process.

The final new function can be found on page 13 of the WRITE menu:

<13> Init Ext?

[Ok]

Confirming [ok], the Mix and Sound parameters of the Audio inputs are being reset to factory
settings (throughput of a stereo-signal without triggering).

New Sequencer functions:

We have used the systems upgrade 2.0 to implement a few changes, which will improve the
sequencer. They are:

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 New Sequencer functions

Realtime-Loop-Recording:
The most important innovation can be found in the Drumgrid. You'd best try this new function
with a completely initialized pattern (Init Patt. on page 5 of the Write Menu). Go to the Edit-
Pattern-Menu and call up the Drumgrid. The first new feature is that you are able to access the
different sections via the SELECT button without leaving the drum grid. This is very practical
and time saving. The clincher though is the new Real-time-Loop-Record-Mode. You can use this
function by pushing the RECORD button when the DRUMGRID is open. Now you can program
a new rhythm pattern in real-time using the keypad-buttons. Contrary to the conventional
realtime-recording here the pattern is looped, enabling you to make the real-time recording in
multiple passes. Additionally the realtime-recording is always automatically being quantized.
The newly added notes are immediately being displayed in the Drumgrid.

Push the RECORD button just once to return from Realtime-Loop-Record Mode to the normal
Drumgrid mode. You will realize very quickly that this new combination of Drumgrid
programming and real-time recording can lead to new and creative results.

Song-Position-Pointer (SPP):
At the special request of many 309 owners, especially fans of external synchronization, the 309
is now able to receive Song-Position-Pointer (SPP) information. SPP is additional information
contained in Midi-Clock. It makes it unnecessary to always have to start at the beginning of the
song to start synchronization when using the 309 as a slave of an external sequencer.

Trackmode Internal and External (I+E):

In the Mix-Menu on page 6 you will find a new setting for the parameter "Trackmode".

Edit Mix T: Kick

<6| TrckMode:I+E

Up until now you had to select whether the internal sequencer of the 309 should output the
currently selected instrument section (Mode=INT) or addresses a selected external Midi
Instrument via MIDI-Out (Mode=EXT). Now, with the selection of I+E you have the option of
using both options simultaneously.

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DEALER

DISTRIBUTOR
Congratulations on the purchase of the Synth-Expansion. This pack- Don’t forget to “ground” yourself before you insert the new IC. Initialization of the 309: How to sync the LFO with the sequencer?
age will increase the functionality of your RAVE-O-LUTION 309 tre- Insert the the new IC on the socket without pressing. Pay attention After changing the operating system of the 309 it is necessary to A superb feature for sound design is a filter-, pitch- or volume
mendously. The following new features are at your disposal after to the polarity of the IC indicated by the notch. initialize the instrument. Otherwise the Synth-Expansion will not be modulation that automatically adjusts to the speed of your groove.
installation: The new IC has to be inserted with the notch oriented towards the recognized. To chose this feature, select the parameter “LFORat:” on page 17 of
tongues of the 309’s body (see picture). Make also sure that all the With the 309 turned off, press and hold the WRITE-button of the 309 the edit-sound menu. After the value of 120 the display will show
IC’s pins fit the socket. while you switch the power on. The display will show: “INITIALIZE you the different available sync-rates: 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1/1.
- 36 new waveforms including noise. ALL?“. To confirm this message press button F1. Don’t worry, this These values indicate the resolution of the LFO-rate within on
- 2 new filter algorithms: 12 dB Highpass and 12 dB Lowpass. may take some seconds and the progression is indicated by a meter measure. If you have selected one of these values and you change
In combination with installed Audio-Expansion: in the display. If the Synth-Expansion is installed properly, from now the tempo of the sequencer, the rate of the LFO will follow.
- New filters also for treatment of external signals. Notch on the display will show the message ”Expanded S” after turning on
- Oscillator parameters (Wave/Tune/Glide) for Ext1/2. the 309.
- 2 additional monophonic synthesizers (with MIDI-control). New features in combination with the Audio-
How to get a first impression of the sound? Expansion:
We are sure that now you want to listen to some new sounds to If you have installed an Audio-Expansion in addition to the Synth-
Before you can start taking advantage of these new functions, you Expansion, your 309 will have three identical BASS/LEAD-
evaluate the new possibilities of the Synth-Expansion. To do this,
will have to install the Synth-Expansion. Please adhere to the Synthesizers. The two additional synthesizers can be played via MIDI
Kerbe
Notch start any pattern and mute all the tracks except the BASS/LEAD-

V 2.00C
O.S.
QM-309
installation procedures described in this manual. If you don’t or triggered with the internal sequencer of the 309. The general
Synthesizer. Now, hold the SELECT button down and turn the
understand any of the explanations of the new functions we handling of the additional synthesizers is explained in the manual of
EDIT/VALUE wheel to chose a sound beyond soundnumber 127.
recommend consulting your authorized QUASIMIDI-dealer or the the Audio-Expansion. You will find all the necessary information in
There are 32 new sound examples in the expanded 309 located in
QUASIMIDI-distributor for your country. the chapter “Editing the Input Sections”. The new parameters
Lasche
Tongue between the soundnumbers 128 and 159.
introduced by the Synth-Expansion will be explained in the
Important!
following two paragraphs.
After the installation of the expansion, the 309 doesn’t have more
Installationguide: Now press the IC into the socket gently, then double-check the RAM memory locations than before! If you want to employ one of
How to control the two synthesizers via MIDI?
Included in the package, besides this installationguide, are the polarity and the positions of all the pins a second time. If everything the new sounds in a pattern, you have to save it first on one of the
regular soundnumbers between 0 and 127. The patterns can only Once the RAVE-O-LUTION has been initialized, the MIDI system
following items: is OK, carefully press the IC into the socket until fully seated.
call up sounds from 0 to 127! channel is channel 1. Accordingly the two additional Synths can be
played on channels 6 and 7. To do this, you just have to set up the
- 1 board with the Synth-Expansion.
oscillators for the two sections instead of the external inputs.
- 1 IC with the new operating system on antistatic foam. How to reach the new oscillator models?
Open the edit menu of the first additional synth located on MIDI
- 1 IC removing tool. The Synth-Expansion features 37 new waveforms based on new
channel 6 by double clicking the F1 button under the display. You
oscillator models. These waveforms are automatically located
will see the following menu in the display:
Check to see if all the items listed above are included in the package. behind the waveforms of the regular version of the 309. The Synth-
In addition to the above listed tool you will just need a Phillips Expansion provides oscillator models with up to four oscillators. The
Edit Ext1-Sound
screwdriver. following list shows the several new waveforms and indicates their
<6> Wav: _ _ _
numbers of oscillators:
Installation of the Synth-Expansion board:
ATTENTION: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, BACK-UP ANY VALUABLE
The installation of the Synth-Expansion board is easier than the Press the PAGE buttons to select menu page 5:
USER-MOTIFS, SOUND- AND SONG-DATA, BECAUSE THIS PROCE-
installation of the operating system IC. The design of the board Spectra1 1 TB303_a1 1
DURE REQUIRES REINITIALIZATION OF THE 309’S MEMORY.
makes it nearly impossible to insert it in the wrong direction. Spectra2 2 TB303_a2 2 Edit Mix T: Ext1
The following picture will help you for orientation: Spectrb1 1 TB303_b1 1 <5> Trigg: NoTrg
IMPORTANT: The included IC and expansion-board are sensitive to
Spectrb2 2 TB303_b2 2
electrostatic charges. This procedure requires that you periodically
Spectrc1 1 TB303_c1 1 Modify the parameter for triggering (Trigg:) and set it to MIDI:
“ground” yourself, by touching a grounded object such as a water
Tongue Spectrc2 2 TB303_c2 2
pipe or a grounded piece of equipment. Grounding yourself
Spectrd1 1 Major_Ch 3 Edit Mix T: Ext1
prevents the static charge in your body from damaging the sensitive
Spectrd2 2 Minor_Ch 3 <5> Trigg: MIDI
IC and expansion-board.
Spectre1 1 5th8thCh 3
Spectre2 2 MajorMin 3 If you now go back to page 6, the parameter “Wave” allows you to
Installation of the operating system IC: Spectrf1 1 MinorAdd 4 select all the waveforms of the BASS/LEAD-Synthesizer. The
a.) To start installation, be sure to disconnect the AC-adaptor. Spectrf2 2 MinorMin 3 parameters “Glide” and “Tune” are now also appearing in the edit
b.) Place the 309 with the bottom side up on a soft cloth. To place the Spectrg1 1 MajorCh2 3 menu of the two additional synthesizer units. If you want to go back
309 in a safe position it is better to use the styrofoam of the shipping Spectrg2 2 MinorCh2 3 to edit external audio-signals, you have to select “In1” instead of a
box. Spectrh1 1 5th8thC2 3 waveform. It is only with “In1” selected that you can go back from
c.) Remove the six screws of the small bottom plate. Spectrh2 2 MajorMn2 3 MIDI-triggering to the “No Trigger” setting. On menu page <0> you
d.) Here you see three IC-sockets. The IC you have to change is Spectri1 1 MinorAd2 4 have the option to select all the the sound-programs of the
located in the middle. Board Spectri2 2 MinorMn2 3 BASS/LEAD-Synthesizer for use with the two additional synths. Of
course, the selection can also be made via MIDI-program changes.
e.) Using the IC- Before you insert the expansion-board you should “ground” All the parameters of the two additional synthesizers can be
tool, remove the yourself one more time to prevent electrostatic charge in your body. modified via MIDI-controllers. You can find the listing of the 309’s
chip. To remove The Synth-Expansion-Board can be installed left or right of the How to find the new filter algorithms? MIDI-controllers on page 23 of your 309 manual.
the IC from the operating system IC. At first insert the board into the socket without With the Synth-Expansion, the BASS/LEAD-Synthesizer is enhanced
socket, place the pressing and check if the pins fit the socket. If everything is OK, by two new filter algorithms: the 12 dB Lowpass and the 12 dB How to double the BASS/LEAD-Synthesizer with
IC-tool at the both carefully press the expansion-board into the socket until fully Highpass filter. For selecting the new filters, a new menu page the additional synths?
ends of the IC. Pull seated. This procedure also needs a little bit of fine feeling to prevent appears in the edit-sound menu. Press the SELECT button of the If you have done all the settings until this point, you just need to
carefully, alter- damages of your equipment. BASS/LEAD-Synthesizer and select the last page in the edit-sound switch the triggering parameter on page 5 to “Bass”. From now on
nating from the menu. You will see the following menu in the display: the selected synthesizer will play along with the 309’s Bass-track!
left and right
sides, and remove The last step of the installation consists in screwing the small bottom Edit Bass-Sound
the chip. plate onto the 309 body and to initialize the instrument (see next <23| VCFTyp:LP24
page).
Here you can select the different filter algorithms.
Installationguide Drum&Percussion-Expansion Drum&Percussion-Expansion: New features and soundlist
Congratulations on the purchase of the Drum&Percussion- Don’t forget to “ground” yourself before you insert the new IC. Initialization of the 309: The following list gives you an overview of the new waveforms and
Expansion. This package will increase the functionality of your RAVE- Insert the the new IC on the socket without pressing. Pay attention After changing the operating system of the 309 it is necessary to samples featured by the Drum-Expansion:
O-LUTION 309 tremendously. The following new features are at your to the polarity of the IC indicated by the notch. initialize the instrument. Otherwise the Drum-Expansion will not be
disposal after installation: The new IC has to be inserted with the notch oriented towards the recognized. Kick-Drums: Snare-Drums: HiHats:
tongues of the 309’s body (see picture). Make also sure that all the With the 309 turned off, press and hold the WRITE-button of the 309
MassKick MogSnare NewHiHat
IC’s pins fit the socket. while you switch the power on. The display will show: “INITIALIZE
MoogBDrm PicSnare TambHHat
- 128 memory locations for each section. ALL?“. To confirm this message press button F1. Don’t worry, this Mod_Dyn1 MoogZap1 808HH_HP *
- 20 Percussion-sets. may take some seconds and the progression is indicated by a meter Mod_Dyn2 606HH_HP *
MoogZap2
- 128 new Percussion-Instruments. in the display. If the Drum-Expansion is installed properly, from now Mod_Dyn3 MoogZap3 909HH_HP *
- 32 new waveforms for Kick, Snare and Hihat. Notch on the display will show the message ”Expanded D” after turning on Mod_Dyn6 NewHH_HP *
Mod_Dyn4
- 38 new patterns. the 309. Mod_Dyn7 Mod_Dyn5 NatHH_HP *
- LFOs now for each drumsection. BD_Shot1 Pit_Ind MS_HH_HP *
PDisKiK1 Modulo
PDisKiK2 Modulo2
PDisKiK3 Modulo3
Before you can start taking advantage of these new functions, you PDisKiK4
will have to install the Drum-Expansion. Please adhere to the Drums with LFO: DisKiK5
Notch

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QM-309
installation procedures described in this manual. If you don’t The drum-sections KICK, SNARE and HIHAT and the PERCUSSION- PDisKiK6
understand any of the explanations of the new functions we section now have each their own LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator).
recommend consulting your authorized QUASIMIDI-dealer or the You will find it in the sound-edit menus of each section upwards Percussion-Instruments
QUASIMIDI-distributor for your country. page 16. The LFO can affect the pitch (VCO, not in the PERCUSSION-
Tongue 128:P_Disk1F 171:Moog_BD1 214:Hahh
sets), the filter (VCF) and the volume of a sound with adjustable Rate 129:P_Disk2F 172:El_HiTom 215:Hoohh
and Depth. The LFO gives you the possibility to create interesting 130:P_Disk3F 173:El_LoTom 216:Housy
modulation effects within a pattern (eg random pitch on a hihat or 131:P_Disk4F 174:PitIndus 217:Oh_Yeah
Installationguide: Now press the IC into the socket gently, then double-check the opening and closing filter on a snare). As an example you can listen 132:P_Disk5F 175:PitSnare 218:303Bass1
Included in the package, besides this installationguide, are the polarity and the positions of all the pins a second time. If everything to the HIHAT-motif in Pattern 20. In this case, the LFO modulates the 133:P_Disk6F 176:PitSnar2 219:303Bass2
following items: is OK, carefully press the IC into the socket until fully seated. pitch of the HIHAT-sound. The descending character of this motif is 134:LFO 177:Pit_Cymb 220:HardMKS
135:MoogSnar 178:PitSnar3 221:StabSntF
caused by the selected LFO-waveform (Saw-Down, SWD).
- 1 board with the Drum-Expansion. 136:MoogBD_2 179:Pit606Sn 222:TekChrd1
An other new feature of the Drum-Expansion is the possibility to 137:D_Kick1F 223:TekChrd2
- 1 IC with the new operating system on antistatic foam. 180:Pit808S1
sync the LFOs of each section to the tempo of the sequencer. The 138:D_Kick2F 181:Pit808S2 224:TekChrd3
- 1 IC removing tool. synchronisation of the LFOs can be set up with the parameter 139:D_Kick3F 182:Pit808S3 225:TekChrd4
“LFORat:” in the sound-edit menu on page 17. After the value of 120 140:D_Kick4F 183:Pit909S1 226:TekChrd5
Check to see if all the items listed above are included in the package. the display will show you the different available sync-rates: 1/16, 141:D_Kick5F 184:PitDryS1 227:TekChrd6
In addition to the above listed tool you will just need a Phillips 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1/1. These values indicate the resolution of the LFO- 142:MoogZap1 185:PitSnar1 228:TekChrd7
screwdriver. rate within on measure. The display shows the following content: 143:MoogZap2 186:PitSnar2 229:TekChrd8
144:MoogZap3 187:PitSnar3 230:TekChrd9
Installation of the Drum-Expansion board: 145:PicSnare 188:PitUdus1 231:MixChrd1
ATTENTION: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, BACK-UP ANY VALUABLE Edit Bass-Sound
The installation of the Drum-Expansion board is easier than the 146:TambBack 189:PitUdus2 232:MixChrd2
USER-MOTIFS, SOUND- AND SONG-DATA, BECAUSE THIS PROCE- <17> LFORate:1/16
installation of the operating system IC. The design of the board 147:Tamb_For 190:PitUdus3 233:MixChrd3
DURE REQUIRES REINITIALIZATION OF THE 309’S MEMORY.
makes it nearly impossible to insert it in the wrong direction. 148:TambShor 191:PitUdus4 234:MixChrd4
The following picture will help you for orientation: If you select another sync-rate in this edit-page, you have to restart 149:WoodBlck 192:KWPitch1 235:MixChrd5
IMPORTANT: The included IC and expansion-board are sensitive to the sequencer to set up the synchronisation. 150:909opHH2 193:KWPitch2 236:Chord_1
electrostatic charges. This procedure requires that you periodically 151:KWEfekt2 194:KWPitch3 237:Chord_2
“ground” yourself, by touching a grounded object such as a water 152:KWEffekt 195:KWPitch4 238:MKSChrd1
pipe or a grounded piece of equipment. Grounding yourself
Tongue 153:KW_Kwak1 196:KWPitch5 239:MKSChrd2
Melodies with the Percussion-Set:
prevents the static charge in your body from damaging the sensitive 154:KW_Kwak3 197:KWPitch6 240:MKSChrd3
By listening attentively to the new percussion-sounds, you will 155:MasKick2 198:KWPitch7 241:SineBass
IC and expansion-board. discover that the choice is enlarged by a lot of synthesizer wave- 156:Modulo_1 199:KWPitch8 242:Rev_Ride
forms (eg 303Bass1 or MixChrd3). If you program a percussion-set 157:Modulo_2 200:KWPitch9 243:Rev_OpHH
Installation of the operating system IC: by using the same waveform differently tuned for each pad, you will 158:Modulo_3 201:KWPitchX 244:Rev_909R
a.) To start installation, be sure to disconnect the AC-adaptor. be able to play an additional synthesizer voice like a bassline with the 159:MogPerc1 202:Lopmatic 245:Rev_Hous
b.) Place the 309 with the bottom side up on a soft cloth. To place the PERCUSSION-section. We prepared this for you in Set 11. Open the 160:MogPerc2 203:LopBrick 246:Rev_HH2O
309 in a safe position it is better to use the styrofoam of the shipping 161:MogPerc3 204:LopShake 247:Rev_Revb
sound-edit menu of the PERCUSSION-section and select Set 11. You
box. 162:MogPerc4 205:LoopSnap 248:Rev_MS20
can now play a melody using the keyboard pads. 249:Rev_NOHH
c.) Remove the six screws of the small bottom plate. 163:HH2_Open 206:LoopClap
164:ModDyn_1 207:Resofect 250:Rev_Yeah
d.) Here you see three IC-sockets. The IC you have to change is 251:RevRide2
165:ModDyn_2 208:Resofec2
located in the middle. Board More memory locations: 166:ModDyn_3 209:PtchChrd 252:RevRight
With the installation of the Drum-Expansion, the number of the 167:ModDyn_4 210:RightHer 253:RevRigt2
e.) Using the IC- Before you insert the expansion-board you should “ground” memory locations for KICK-, SNARE-, HIHAT- and PERCUSSION- 168:ModDyn_5 211:Come_On 254:RevFlang
tool, remove the yourself one more time to prevent electrostatic charge in your body. sounds is increased to 128. The new factory sounds are located on 169:ModDyn_6 212:Get_Up 255:RevCrash
chip. To remove 170:ModDyn_7 213:GoHoo
The Drum-Expansion-Board can be installed left or right of the the memory location numbers upwards 64.
the IC from the operating system IC. At first insert the board into the socket without
socket, place the pressing and check if the pins fit the socket. If everything is OK, The Hihat-waveforms marked with a * use a 12 dB Highpass filter
IC-tool at the both carefully press the expansion-board into the socket until fully New Patterns: instead of the 24 dB Lowpass. This filter gives you the possibility to
ends of the IC. Pull seated. This procedure also needs a little bit of fine feeling to prevent program Hihat-sounds with increased high frequency which will
To demonstrate the new sounds in a musical context, the Drum-
carefully, alter- damages of your equipment. stand out of your mix.
Expansion features 38 new patterns. After the initialization of the
nating from the 309, the new patterns are located on the pattern numbers P01 to
left and right sides, Remark: A lot of the new waveforms (eg Mod_Dyn6) have a very
P38. In the pattern-select level of the edit-pattern menu, the new
and remove the The last step of the installation consists in screwing the small bottom long release time. You can adjust it with the parameters DECAY and
patterns are directly following the ROM-patterns.
chip. plate onto the 309 body and to initialize the instrument (see next RELEASE. If the DECAY and RELEASE values are high, a sound based
page). on those waveforms might release within the next pattern after a
pattern change.