KORG Gadget VR 
User Manual

Operations

 

Basic Operation


Select the gadget or display you wish to edit with the R controller beam
  

R trigger to confirm (the white frame turns yellow)
 
 

Move the cursor with the L stick

Basic Controller Operation

  

L controller

 

L stick

Cursor Movement

X button

Play / Stop
 Start and stop a song.
 Long press initiates record mode, during which gadget performance and knob operations are recorded.

Y button
Menu Button

Open Menu
 Opens the menu at the current cursor location.

L trigger
+R stick

Fine-Adjust Gadget Knob / Fader

L trigger
+L stick

Change the viewpoint

L grip
+L Stick

Adjust Note Length by the grid
 On the piano roll screen, you can adjust note length by the grid. 

R controller

R stick

Adjust Gadget Knob / Fader

A button

Setting
 Used to select current item and to advance.

B button

Cancel
 Cancel the currently open menu.

R trigger Edit Mode
 Enter edit mode with the selected gadget, mixer or display
R grip Select Range
 On the piano roll screen, you can select range.

 

Save / Load Operations

From the menu, select  “Save” or “System” → “Load” to save or load a song.

Song data is stored in the following (Steam only)
C:\Users\(Username)\AppData\Local\GadgetVRGame\Saved\Songs
(Both .gs and .png file of the same name are required to load)

Overview Screen Operations

View or edit an entire song on this screen.
 


 

Track

Each vertical column makes up a part of a song, and corresponds to one gadget instrument.
Arrange several gadget instrument tracks, such as drum track, bass track etc, to create a song.

Clip

A “clip” is a sequence of notes. The gadget instruments on each track perform these notes during playback.
Each track can be set individually, and the number of bars in each clip can vary.

Scene

The horizontal blocks in each song represent scenes. The clips in each track are played back simultaneously.
Songs are constructed by placing together a variety of scenes. For example, “Introduction”, “Melody A”, “Bridge” etc.

Main Operations

Song Setting

Select “Song Settings” from the menu to set the song title, tempo, and swing.

Convenient Functions

Mute Clip / Unmute Clip

You can mute/unmute the clip at the cursor.

 

Piano Roll Screen Operations

This screen allows one to display/edit notes for currently selected clip


Main Operations

Place / Remove Note

Pressing the A button places a note at the current cursor location. If there is already a note there then it is replaced. While the A button is pressed, you can use the L stick to adjust the length of the note by moving left or right.

Adjust Note Length

Move the R stick left or right to shorten or lengthen the note at the cursor. Hold L grip to change the length by the grid.

Set Clip Length

Select “clip length” from the menu to set the number of bars in a clip. The maximum is 8 bars. Also, selecting “Display Range” from the menu will allow you to set the number of bars displayed on the screen.

Grid Settings

By setting the “Grid” in the menu, you can set the grid to display with 8th note or 16th note resolution. Also, when adding notes they automatically snap to the grid.

Editing Velocity (volume)

Selecting “Edit Velocity” from the menu to display the note velocity (volume). Move the R stick or touch to adjust the velocity.

Edit Automation

Selecting “Edit Automation” from the menu will display the gadget parameters. Use the R stick to adjust them up or down.

Convenient Functions

Select Range
(combined edit)

To select a range or “Select/Select Range” from the menu, hold the R grip and move the cursor. This makes it possible to edit or delete multiple notes simultaneously.

Duplicate

Double the length of the clip, including the notes in the clip.

Copy & Paste

After copying a range, select “paste” from the menu and select a location to paste the information.

Undo

Select “undo” from the menu to undo the previous operation.

Display Scale Tones

On the piano roll screen, notes that are not members of the selected scale are displayed with diagonal lines. It is possible to create a musical tune just be avoiding the notes with hatched lines.

 

Gadget / Mixer Operations

Edit parameters for gadget instruments and the mixer.

 
Main Operations

Knob, Fader Operation

When a Knob or fader is selected, moving the R stick will adjust the associated parameter.

Parameter Adjustment

Holding the L trigger when using the R stick to make parameter adjustments will allow for more detailed setting.

Controller Motion Parameter Operation

When a Knob or fader is selected, hold down the A button and move the L controller left, right, up, or down to adjust parameters.

 
Convenient Functions

Save
User Presets

To save the current sound, select “Save User Preset” from the menu and assign it a name. Saved user presets may be used in other songs.

Delete

User Presets

To delete a user preset, select the user preset that you wish to delete and then select “Delete User Preset” from the menu.


 

Play/Record Operations

Loop Playback for Scenes

Playing back the selected scene repeatedly.
Select “Menu” → “Playback/Recording” → “Scene Loop Playback” to turn on/off this function.

Loop Playback for Song

The entire song is played back repeatedly.
Select “Menu” → “Playback/Recording” → “Song Loop Playback” to turn on/off this function.

Recording

Long-press the Y button to enter recording mode. Keyboard performances on the gadget will be recorded.

Recording Knob and Fader Operations (automation)

Operations conducted on the knobs and faders of a gadget while in record mode are also recorded.

Tech Glossary

Track

This represents one part of a song, corresponding to one gadget. A song is made using multiple gadgets, for example a drum track, a bass track, etc.

Clip

A “clip” is a collection of note data. The gadget instruments on each track play the notes in the clip. Each track can be set independently, and each clip may have a different number of bars.

Scene

Horizontal columns are blocks making up a song. The clips on each track are played at the same time. A song is composed of "scenes" such as "INTRODUCTION", "MELODY A", "BRIDGE", etc. in units of bars.

Gadget

This is the name for our compact synthesizers and drum machines.

Note

A note contains pitch and duration information.

Velocity

This controls the volume of a note.

Scale / Key

Set the scale and the key of a given tune.

Automation

Record the movement of a gadget's nobs and sliders.

Quantize

Adjust the timing of recorded notes.

User Preset

Customized gadget sounds created by the user can be saved.
 
 

Settings

Move to the front

The selected display or gadget moves to the front.

Auto Select

Automatic selection and confirmation of displays and Gadgets.
 
 

Gadget Guide

Gadget List

Main Parameters

  • Oscillator / VCO
    • Oscillators are responsible for creating basic sound waves.
    • A variety of oscillators are available for the creation of basic waveforms such sawtooth waves and square waves, PCM waveforms appropriate for the reproduction of acoustic instrument gadgets, and VPMs that make it easy to create brass instrument gadgets.
  • Filter / VCF
    • Filter reduce or enhance certain ranges of the sounds produced by oscillators to create a more distinctive tone.
    • Filters can include low pass filters that cut the high frequencies to produce a soft tone, high pass filters that cut out the low frequencies to create bright tones, and bandpass filters that reduce only specified frequencies.
  • Amp / VCA
    • These are used to set the volume, pan, etc.
    • These amplify the sound created by oscillators and filters. 
  • Envelope Generator
    • Sounds tend to have a fixed volume curve.
    • For example, when a piano key is struck it is suddenly loud, and then it slowly dissipates.When you release your finger from the keyboard, you will hear a bit of reverberation.Such a curve creates the distinctive sound of each instrument.
    • Such changes can also affect the tone and the pitch of the sound as well as the volume.It is an Envelope Generator that produces these changes.
    • There are EGs that filter the tone color, and EGs that act as amplifiers to change the volume. 
  • Low Frequency Oscillator
    • An LFO oscillates the low frequencies.
    • This effect is commonly used to apply vibrato (use an LFO to adjust the pitch up and down), apply a “wah” effect (use an LFO to move the tone color up and down), or to create a tremolo effect (use an LFO to move the volume up and down)
  • Effect / FX
    • A variety of useful functions can be used to apply various acoustic effects such as distortion, swell, and echo to the sound.
    • You can make the sound completely different from the original sound, and you can also achieve a wide stereo effect.

Synth Gadget

Marseille

With its workstation-like looks, this polyphonic synthesizer gadget offers a broad selection of standard keyboard sounds, brass, strings, and synth sounds. When you need a piano or electric piano, this gadget will deliver. There’s a “Chord” function that lets you produce chords of the scale you specify, making it simple to create a chord progression with no wrong notes
 

 
  • PROGRAMS
    • Tap a program name to select it. Using the category buttons on the left, the programs in each category can be displayed.
  • OUTPUT
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
  • ENVELOPE
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • EFFECTS
    • FX SELECT
      • Select the effect to be applied.
    • EFFECT TYPE
      • This selects the effect type.
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
  • CHORD
    • This turns the global chord function on or off. When this is turned on, chords along the specified scale can be played.

1 Marseille Piano Piano/Keys
2 M1 Piano Piano/Keys
3 SG Piano Piano/Keys
4 Toy Piano Piano/Keys
5 InstaPiano Piano/Keys
6 Elec Piano 1 Piano/Keys
7 Elec Piano 2 Piano/Keys
8 Dyno E.Piano Piano/Keys
9 Wurly Piano Piano/Keys
10 Clav 1 Piano/Keys
11 Clav 2 Piano/Keys
12 wah clav Piano/Keys
13 Harpsichord Piano/Keys
14 M1 Organ Organ
15 CX Organ Organ
16 Rotary CX Organ Organ
17 VOX Organ Organ
18 Pipe Organ Organ
19 Musette Reed Instruments
20 Tape Strings Bowed Strings
21 Tape Violins Bowed Strings
22 Tape Flute Flute
23 Strings Ensemble Bowed Strings
24 Slow Strings Bowed Strings
25 Strings Quartet Bowed Strings
26 Strings Vibrato Bowed Strings
27 Strings Pizz Bowed Strings
28 Sync Strings Bowed Strings
29 Solar Strings Bowed Strings
30 Ertu Bowed Strings
31 Choir 1 Vocal
32 Choir 2 Vocal
33 Choir 3 Vocal
34 Vocoder Voice Vocal
35 Brass Ensemble Brass
36 Trumpet Brass
37 Mute Trumpet Brass
38 Trombone Brass
39 Alto Sax Reed Instruments
40 Bright sax Reed Instruments
41 Tenor Sax Reed Instruments
42 Bagpipe Reed Instruments
43 Flute Flute
44 Clarinet Reed Instruments
45 Shakuhachi Flute
46 VPM Brass Brass
47 Final Brass Brass
48 SyntH HORN Brass
49 Acoustic Bass Bass
50 E.Bass 1 Bass
51 E.Bass 2 Bass
52 BoostSaw Bass
53 ElectroBass Bass
54 88 bass Bass
55 Rez Bass 1 Bass
56 Rez Bass 2 Bass
57 Rez Bass 3 Bass
58 Rez Bass 4 Bass
59 Disco Bass Bass
60 VPM Bass 1 Bass
61 VPM Bass 2 Bass
62 Attack Bass Bass
63 Dust Bass Bass
64 Detune Bass Bass
65 Cyber Bass Bass
66 PUMP MOD BASS Bass
67 Com Electo bass Bass
68 Soft Lead Synth Lead
69 Urban Lead Synth Lead
70 HiReso Lead Synth Lead
71 MS20 Lead Synth Lead
72 Octave Lead Synth Lead
73 Drive Lead Synth Lead
74 Rave Lead Synth Lead
75 Hook Lead Synth Lead
76 Dual Square Synth Lead
77 SynWire 1 Synth Lead
78 SynWire 2 Synth Lead
79 Sync Loop Synth Lead
80 White Pad Synth Pad
81 Noise Pad Synth Pad
82 FLANGER PAD Synth Pad
83 Square Pad Synth Pad
84 5th Pad Synth Pad
85 Octave Pad Synth Pad
86 5th Sine Synth Pad
87 5th Saw Synth Pad
88 5th SQU Synth Pad
89 Short Arp Synth Misc
90 Auto Arp Synth Misc
91 Unison Stab Synth Misc
92 Uni Pumper Synth Pad
93 Dirty Trance Synth Misc
94 5th Stab Synth Misc
95 Poly Comp Synth Lead
96 Detune Square Synth Lead
97 Dark Synth Synth Pad
98 Noisy Comp Synth Lead
99 Rising Pad Synth Pad
100 LPF Sweep Pad Synth Pad
101 HPF Sweep Pad Synth Pad
102 Wave Sweep Synth Pad
103 Tremolo Sign Synth Pad
104 Palawan Synth Pad
105 Atmosphere Synth Pad
106 Phaser stab Synth Misc
107 DECI GRAIN Synth Pad
108 Marimba Mallet Instruments
109 Vibraphone Mallet Instruments
110 Music Box Mallet Instruments
111 Kalimba Mallet Instruments
112 Glockenspiel Mallet Instruments
113 Tubular Bell Mallet Instruments
114 Steel Drum Mallet Instruments
115 Gamelan Mallet Instruments
116 Plant Pot Mallet Instruments
117 A.Guitar Nylon Guitar
118 A.Guitar Steel Guitar
119 E.Guitar Clean Guitar
120 Pops Nylon Guitar Guitar
121 E.Guitar Distortion Guitar
122 Rock Dist Guitar Guitar
123 Ukulele Plucked Strings
124 Harp Plucked Strings
125 Koto Plucked Strings
126 Shamisen Plucked Strings
127 Santur Plucked Strings
128 Sitar&Tambula Plucked Strings

Berlin

This is a synthesizer gadget with a classical design that’s optimized for lead sounds. It provides a sync oscillator that can generate complex overtones, delivering diverse sounds with a sense of modulation.
 

 
  • VOLTAGE CONTROLLED LOW PASS FILTER
    • FREQ.
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • RESO.
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
    • EG
      • This sets the depth of the modulation where the EG1 will affect the cutoff frequency.
    • LFO
      • This sets the depth of the modulation where the LFO will affect the cutoff frequency.
    • KBD
      • This sets the amount of depth that the cutoff frequency will change according to the pitch of the note that is input.
  • VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER
    • A (Attack)
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • D (Decay)
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • S (Sustain)
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • R (Release)
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
    • LEGATO
      • This switches the legato on/off.
  • DELAY
    • TIME
      • This sets the delay time.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the delay level.
    • SPREAD
      • This sets the width for how far the delay sound will be panned.
  • LEVEL
    • This sets the output volume.
  • PORTA.
    • This sets the pitch glide speed.
  • BEND
    • This sets the pitch bend.
  • VIB.
    • This sets the pitch bend.
  • VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR
    • PITCH
      • This adjusts the pitch that produced by the oscillator.
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator.
    • BALANCE
      • This adjusts the pitch balance of the tone.
    • MOD
      • This sets the depth of the modulation for the oscillator.
    • TONE
      • This adjusts the tone of the oscillator.
    • EG/LFO
      • This selects EG or LFO as the sync modulation source.
  • ENVELOPE GENERATOR
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time until the level becomes 0 after the attack level is reached.
  • LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR
    • SHAPE
      • This selects the LFO waveform.
    • FREQ
      • This sets the LFO frequency.
    • KEY SYNC
      • If this setting is On, the LFO will be reset at each note-on.
    • TEMPO SYNC
      • If this is On, the LFO frequency will synchronize to the tempo of the song.

Chicago

 
This is a straightforward acid house bass gadget with a shiny silver metal body. It featuresa “Bite” filter that covers the range from classic, “sticky-sounding” synth bass to intensely distorted aggressive sounds. There’s a built-in arpeggiator and multi-effect, so your creations will have plenty of variety.
 

 
  • OSCILLATOR WAVE
    • This selects the waveform of the oscillator.
  • GLIDE
    • This sets the pitch glide speed.
  • ENVELOPE
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
    • AMPLIFIER ENV/GATE
      • This selects the envelope source that will produce change in the volume.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
  • ARPEGGIATOR
    • ON
      • This switches the arpeggiator on/off.
    • RANGE
      • This sets the range of octaves where the arpeggio will be played.
    • MODE
      • This selects the arpeggio type.
    • SPEED
      • This sets the performance speed of the arpeggiator.
  • FILTER
    • CUTOFF
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • PEAK
      • This sets the resonance of the filter. This sets the amount of modulation which the EG will use to affect the cutoff frequency.
    • BITE
      • This sets the amount of drive for the filter.
    • GNAW
      • This gives a unique frequency change to the filter input, changing it to an aggressive sound.
  • EFFECT
    • TYPE
      • This selects the effect type.
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.

 

Phoenix

This polyphonic synthesizer gadget offers classic, vintage design and sound. Its painstaking analog emulation provides analog sound with warmth and presence. This is an all-around synth that you can use for chordal backing, pad sounds, or anything else.
 

 
  • OSCILLATORS
    • PITCH 1
      • This sets the pitch of oscillator 1.
    • PITCH 2
      • This sets the pitch of oscillator 2.
    • BALANCE
      • This adjusts the volume balance of oscillator 1 and oscillator 2.
    • WAVEFORM 1
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator 1.
    • WAVEFORM 2
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator 2.
    • PULSE WIDTH
      • This sets the width of pulse wave.
    • PORTA.
      • This sets the pitch glide speed.
    • OSC 2 DETUNE
      • This sets the detuning for oscillator 2.
  • FILTER
    • FREQUENCY
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • RESONANCE
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
    • ENV AMT.
      • This sets the amount of the modulation produced by using the EG to modulate the cutoff frequency.
    • KBD AMT.
      • This sets the amount of depth that the cutoff frequency will change according to the pitch of the note that is input.
  • ENVELOPES
    • FILTER ENVELOPE, AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE
      • ATTACK
        •   This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
      • DECAY
        •   This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
      • SUSTAIN
        •   This sets the sustain level.
      • RELEASE
        •   This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • PITCH
    • BEND RANGE
      • This sets the pitch bend range.
    • BEND WHEEL
      • This sets the pitch bend.
    • VIBRATO RATE
      • This sets the vibrato speed.
    • VIBRATO WHEEL
      • This sets the depth of the vibrato.
  • MODULATION
    • LFO
      • WAVEFORM
        •   This selects the LFO waveform.
    • RATE
      •   This sets the LFO speed.
    • BPM
      •   If this is On, the LFO speed will synchronize to the tempo of the song.
    • KEY
      •   If this setting is On, the phase of the LFO will be reset at each note-on.
    • DEPTH
      • PULSE WIDTH
        •   This sets the depth of the modulation produced by using LFO to modulate the pulse width.
      • FILTER
        •   This sets the depth of the modulation produced by using LFO to modulate the cutoff frequency of the filter.
      • AMP
        •   This sets the depth of the modulation produced by using LFO to modulate the volume.
  • DELAY
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the delay level.
    • TIME
      • This sets the delay time.
    • TONE
      • This sets the tonal character of the delay.
  • MASTER
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
    • DETUNE
      • This sets the amount of detuning when “UNISON” is turned on.
    • UNISON
      • This switches the unison on/off.

 

Miami

This gadget plays the bass sounds that are indispensable for today’ s electronic music. It features an “ X-MOD” oscillator that generates complex overtones and modulation, and a “ CRUSH” filter that adds distinctive noise. “ WOBBLE” modulation lets you shift the character to produce a wobble sound evocative of an evil monster, often heard in Brostep and Dubstep.

  • CARRIER
    • WAVE
      • This selects the waveform of the carrier oscillator.
    • PITCH
      • This adjusts the pitch produced by the carrier oscillator.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume of the carrier oscillator.
    • SUB
      • This sets the volume of the sub oscillator.
  • X-MOD
    • WAVE
      • This selects the waveform of the cross-modulation oscillator.
    • DEPTH
      • This sets the depth of the cross-modulation.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume of the cross-modulation oscillator.
    • TUNE
      • This adjusts the pitch produced by the cross-modulation oscillator.
  • FILTER
    • CUTOFF
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • CRUSH
      • This adds a unique texture to the filter.
    • WOBBLE
      • This sets the modulation of the filter LFO.
    • SHAPE
      • This selects the LFO waveform.
    • RATE
      • This sets the LFO speed.
  • MASTER
    • STEREO
      • This adjusts the spread of the output orientation.
    • GLIDE
      • This sets the pitch glide speed.
    • OUTPUT
      • This sets the volume.

Wolfsburg

This gadget is a collection of distinctive analog synthesizer waveforms that have been resampled using digital technology. It provides two effect units and four modulation matrix systems, and is distinctive for a dynamic and powerful sound that matches its tasteful, black-themed panel layout.
 

 
 
  • OSCILLATOR 1, 2
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator.
    • PITCH
      • This adjusts the pitch produced by the oscillator.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume of the oscillator.
    • DETUNE
      • This sets the amount of detuning.
  • OSCILLATOR COMMON
    • VOICE MODE
      • This sets how note will be played.
    • NOISE
      • This sets the volume of the noise generator.
    • OUTPUT
      • This sets the volume.
    • PORTAMENTO
      • This sets the pitch glide speed.
  • FILTER
    • FILTER TYPE
      • This selects the filter type.
    • CUTOFF
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • RESONANCE
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
    • ENVELOPE
      • This sets the amount of the modulation to which the EG will affect the cutoff frequency.
  • AMP
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR 1, 2
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the LFO waveform.
    • BPM SYNC
      • If this is On, the LFO speed will synchronize to the tempo of the song.
    • SPEED
      • This sets the LFO speed.
    • KEY SYNC
      • If this setting is On, the phase of the LFO will be reset at each note-on.
  • MODULATION ENVELOPE
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • MODULATION MATRIX
    • SOURCE A, B, C, D
      • This sets the modulation source.
    • DESTINATION A, B, C, D
      • This sets the modulation destinations.
    • AMOUNT A, B, C, D
      • This sets the amount of the modulation.
  • EFFECT 1, EFFECT 2
    • TYPE
      • This selects the effect type.
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.

Brussels

This synthesizer gadget has a simple and carefully considered parameter structure with an intuitive user interface. The thick unison tones that emanate from this futuristic design will give you the lead sounds that you need for any type of electronic music.
 

 
  • PERFORMER
    • PUMP
      • This sets the depth of the pumping effect.
    • REPEAT
      • This sets the depth of the repeat effect.
  • GENERATOR
    • BOTTOM
      • This sets the volume of the sub oscillator.
    • GLIDE
      • This sets the pitch glide speed.
    • DIFFUSE
      • This sets the spread of the sound.
    • FILTER
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • TWIST
      • This sets the modulation depth for the oscillator.
  • OUTPUT
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the overall volume.
    • REVERB
      • TONE
        •   This sets the reverberation tone.
      • LEVEL
        •   This sets the reverberation level.

Dublin

This is a semi-modular synthesizer gadget with classic, vintage looks. It’s especially good for deep bass sounds. In addition to being capable of straightforward yet deep subtractive synthesis with a plain waveform and filter, it also lets you enjoy a wide range of varying tones by changing the patching.
 

 
  • VCO 1
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of oscillator 1.
    • SHAPE
      • This sets the pulse width when the WAVEFORM is set to Pulse.
    • SCALE
      • This adjusts the pitch produced by oscillator 1, in octaves.
  • VCO 2
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of oscillator 2.
    • TUNE
      • This adjusts the pitch produced by the carrier oscillator 2.
    • SCALE
      • This sets the pitch produced by the oscillator 2, in octaves.
  • MIXER
    • VCO 1
      • This sets the volume of oscillator 1.
    • VCO 2
      • This sets the volume of oscillator 2.
    • NOISE
      • This sets the volume of the noise generator.
  • VCF
    • CUTOFF
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • PEAK
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
    • KBD AMT
      • This sets the amount of depth that the cutoff frequency will change according to the pitch of the note that is input.
  • VCA
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time it will take for the level to change from the attack level to the sustain level.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • KEYBOARD
    • PORTA
      • This sets the pitch glide speed.
    • LEGATO
      • When this is turned on, each note is played legato when sliding along the keyboard.
  • MASTER
    • VOLUME
      • This sets the volume.
    • DRIVE
      • This sets the amount of the output drive.
    • TONE
      • This adjusts the tone.
  • MG 1, MG 2
    • MG OUT
      • To connect patch cables and select the modulation destination for the MG (modulation generator).
    • AMOUNT
      • This sets the amount of modulation for the MG (Modulation Generator).
    • BPM
      • If this is On, the frequency of the waveform will synchronize to the tempo of the song.
    • KEY
      • If this setting is On, the waveform will be reset at each note-on.
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of the MG (Modulation Generator).
    • FREQ
      • This sets the frequency of the waveform.
  • ENVELOPE GENERATOR
    • EG OUT
      • To connect patch cables and select the modulation destination for the EG.
    • AMOUNT
      • This sets the amount of modulation for the EG.
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
    • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • PATCHBAY INPUTS 
      This sets the modulation destinations for MG1, MG2 and the EG.
      Any of the following parameters can be set as the modulation destination.
    • VCO 1 SHAPE
      • Pulse width when PULSE is selected as the waveform in VCO1
    • VCO 1 & VCO 2 PITCH
      • The pitch of VCO 1 and VCO 2
    • VCO 2 PITCH
      • The pitch of VCO 2
    • VCO 1 LEVEL
      • The volume of VCO1
    • VCO 2 LEVEL
      • The volume of VCO2
    • NOISE LEVEL
      • The volume of noise
    • VCF CUTOFF
      • Cutoff frequency of filter (VCF)
    • VCA GAIN
      • Total volume
    • MG1 FREQ
      • Speed of MG1
    • MG2 FREQ
      • Speed of MG2

Kiev

The yellow body of this synthesizer gadget projects the impression of a secret weapon hidden in an industrial zone. It features “ vector synthesis” using four oscillators that generate organic, spacey sounds. Use the touchpad to intuitively control the mysterious “ warp” sound that seems to contort space itself.

  • OSC MORPHER
    • TOUCH-PAD
      • This adjusts the volume balance of oscillator A, B, C, and D.
    • A/B DEPTH
      • This sets the amount that the volume balance of oscillators A and B are changed.
    • A/B SPEED
      • This sets the speed at which the volume balance of oscillators A and B are changed.
    • C/D DEPTH
      • This sets the amount that the volume balance of oscillators C and D are changed.
    • C/D SPEED
      • This sets the speed at which the volume balance of oscillators C and D are changed.
  • OSCILLATOR
    • WAVEFORM A
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator A.
    • WAVEFORM B
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator B.
    • WAVEFORM C
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator C.
    • WAVEFORM D
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator D.
    • PITCH A
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator A.
    • PITCH B
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator B, in half-steps.
    • PITCH C
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator C, in half-steps.
    • PITCH D
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator D, in half-steps.
    • TUNE B
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator B, in semitone-steps (±100 cents).
    • TUNE C
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator C, in semitone-steps (±100 cents).。
    • TUNE D
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator D, in semitone-steps (±100 cents).
  • FILTER
    • TYPE
      • This selects the filter type.
    • CUTOFF
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • PEAK
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
    • ENVELOPE
      • This sets the amount of the modulation which the EG will use to affect the cutoff frequency.
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • EFFECT
    • TYPE
      • This sets the effect type.
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
  • MASTER
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
  • AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.

Chiang Mai

This is a polyphonic synthesizer gadget that features VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) synthesis. With a subdued gold body, this gadget is particularly good at sparkling metallic bell sounds.

  • OSCILLATORS (1, 2)
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume of the oscillator.
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator.
    • PITCH
      • This adjusts the pitch produced by the oscillator.
    • HARMONICS
      • This sets the frequency of the VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) modulator as a harmonic multiple of oscillator.
    • DEPTH
      • This sets the depth of VPM.
    • ENV
      • This sets the amount of modulation which the EG will use to affect the depth of the VPM.
  • FILTER
    • FREQUENCY
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • RESONANCE
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
    • ENV AMT
      • This sets the amount of the modulation which the EG will use to affect the cutoff frequency.
    • KBD AMT
      • This sets the amount of depth that the cutoff frequency will change according to the pitch of the note that is input.
  • ENVELOPE (FILTER, AMPLIFIER)
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • CHORUS
    • SPEED
      • This sets the speed of the effect.
    • DEPTH
      • This sets the depth of the effect.
  • DELAY
    • TIME
      • This sets the delay time.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the delay level.
  • OUTPUT
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.

Helsinki

This is a pad sound gadget that’s easy to use for genres such as Ambient or Chillwave. The subtle yet deep sound played through lo-fi and reverb effects, conveyed through the floating interface, creates an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and futuristic.
 

 
  • LOFI
    • FREQ
      • This sets the roughness of the sound and the frequency of the digital meter.
    • MIX
      • This sets the amount of the effect sound mixed with the dry sound.
  • REVERB
    • TIME
      • This sets the reverberation time.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the reverberation level.
  • OUTPUT
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
  • GENERATORS
    • WAVE
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator.
    • LOW
      • This sets the low range level of the oscillator.
    • HI
      • This sets the high range level of the oscillator.
    • HIGHER
      • This sets the higher range level of the oscillator.
    • NOISE
      • This sets the volume of the noise generator.
  • FILTER
    • TYPE
      • This selects the filter type.
    • FREQ
      • This sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
    • RESO
      • This sets the resonance of the filter.
  • ENVELOPE
    • A
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • D
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • S
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • R
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.

Kingston

This polyphonic synthesizer gadget is optimized for 8-bit game sounds. The timeless waveforms that still exemplify the sounds of a computer are provided in the oscillator section, and there are also “ JUMP” and “ RUN” functions that make those sounds even more bizarre. You can also use effects to additionally deform the sound.

  • RUN!
    • TYPE
      • This selects the run type.
    • SPEED
      • This sets the performance speed of the run.
    • ON/OFF
      • This switches the run on/off.
  • EDIT
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform of the oscillator.
    • TRANSPOSE
      • This adjusts the pitch of the oscillator.
  • ENVELOPE
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • SUSTAIN
      • This sets the sustain level.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time that it will take for the level to fall from the sustain level to zero following note-off.
  • EFFECT
    • TYPE
      • This sets the effect type.
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.。
  • LEVEL
    • This sets the volume.
  • JUMP!
    • HEIGHT
      • This sets the height of jump.
    • ON/OFF
      • This switches the jump on/off.

Warszawa

The Sophisticated Wavetable Synthesizer "ELECTRIBE Wave", capable of creating innovative and cutting-edge sounds, has been Gadgetized. Unlike a PCM synth, a wavetable synthesizer allows you to repeatedly play fragments of short waveforms and change the waveform position during playback. By combining a wavetable oscillator with a powerful filter and two modulation units, you can create a variety of sounds.

  • ARP (Arpeggiator)
    • Switch
      • Switches the arpeggiator on/off.
    • TYPE
      • Selects the pattern that the arpeggiator will play.
    • SPEED
      • Sets the arpeggiator playback speed. This also sets the ratio for the tempo setting.
    • Gate Time
      • Sets the offset for the gate time (how long each sound is)
  • VOICE
    • Voice Mode
      • This switches between monophonic and polyphonic sound.
    • GLIDE
      • Sets the transition time from one note to another.
    • TRANSPOSE
      • Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator in steps of one semitone (100 cents)
  • OSCILLATOR
    • EG INT
      • Sets the POSITION amount for the wavetable driven by the EG.
    • POSITION
      • Sets the position at which the selected wavetable is played back.
    • OSCILLATOR
      • Tap to select wavetables and PCMs from the list.
    • MOD Type
      • You can set the modulation as shown below when selecting a wavetable for the oscillator.
        • OFF
          •  Modulation is not used.
        • SYNC
          •  This type of oscillator resets the phase of the waveform for oscillator B (slave) according to the timing of the frequency of oscillator A (master), which generates overtones. Use the PITCH to adjust the pitch of the slave’s waveform.
    • X-MOD
      •  This type of oscillator modulates oscillator A (the carri-er) with the waveform outputted by oscillator B (the modulator), which generates complex overtones. This allows the oscillator to be modulated at a higher frequency than when using an LFO. Use DEPTH and MOD PITCH for modulation.
    • VPM
      •  This sets the frequency of the VPM (Variable Phase Modu- lation) modulator as a harmonic multiple of oscillator.
    • NARROW
      •  This plays back the wavetable’s waveform at high speed.
    • REFRECT
      •  Plays the wavetable’s waveform back in reverse from the end.
    • SUB OSC
      •  Plays the sub-oscillator. Set the volume using LEVEL, and the octave value within a range of -2 to 0 using OCTAVE.
  • FILTER
    • Filter Type
      • This selects the filter type.
    • CUTOFF
      • Sets the cutoff frequency. Higher values will produce a brighter sound.
    • PEAK
      • This emphasizes the overtone spectrum near the cutoff frequen- cy, adding a distinctive character to the sound. Higher settings will emphasize the overtones, increasing the resonance effect.
    • EG INT
      • This sets the intensity with which the cutoff is changed by the EG.
  • UNISON
    • DETUNE
      • This sets the amount of detuning.
    • UNISON NUMBER
      • Sets how many parts are played in unison.
    • SPREAD
      • Sets the width (stereo spread) of the sounds played in unison.
  • AMP
    • LEVEL
      • Adjusts the volume level of the oscillator.
    • GATE/EG
      • Select whether the sound is played using an EG or GATE.
  • EG
    • ATTACK
      • This sets the amount of time from note-on until the attack level is reached.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the amount of time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level is reached.
    • RELEASE
      • This sets the amount of time required for the sound to dissipate after the note off.
  • IFX
    • This is used to add various sonic effects to the sound.
      • IFX Type
        • This selects the IFX type.
      • Edit.1 / Edit.2
        • Adjusts the insert effect parameters.The change in sound will differ, depending on the type of effect.
  • EQUALIZER
    • LOW
      • Adjusts the level of the low-frequency range of the sound.
    • HIGH
      • Adjusts the level of the high-frequency range of the sound.
  • MODULATION 1/2
    • SPEED
      • This sets the modulation speed.
    • BPM
      • If this is on, the frequency of the waveform will synchronize to the tempo of the song.
    • KEY
      • If this setting is on, the waveform will be reset with each note- on. The KEY1 setting makes each voice reset when they are played, whereas the KEY2 setting resets all voices once a voice is played.
    • DEPTH
      • Adjusts the depth of the effect that’s produced by the modulation.
    • Wave Form
      • This selects the waveform of the MG (modulation generator)
    • Modulation.destination
      • This selects the parameter that will be modulated.
    • SHAPE
      • Applies modulation to the modulation waveform.

Drum Gadget

London

This is a drum sound module gadget designed specifically for dance music. True to its simple, straightforward looks, it instantly gives you a performance-ready drum kit. There are more than 400 samples that will cover your needs for a variety of dance music formats including Electro, Minimal, Dubstep and so on. It also provides three effects that you can use on each part, as well as a master effect.

  • PART 1...8 EDIT
    • WAVEFORM
      • This selects the waveform that will be used by each part.
    • TUNE
      • This adjusts the pitch for each part.
    • TIME
      • This sets the decay time for each part when TRIGGER is set to ONESHOT.
      • This sets the release time for each part when TRIGGER is set to GATE.
    • TRIGGER
      • This selects the trigger type for each part.
  • PART 1...8 FX
    • Punch
      • This sets an attack-emphasizing effect for the output signal of a part.
    • Low Boost
      • This sets the boost for the low range.
    • REV (Reverse)
      • This switches the reverse on/off for each part.
    • MFX (Master Effect Send)
      • This sets whether or not the sound for the part is sent to the master effect.
  • PART 1...8 MIXER
    • Pan
      • This sets the panning value for each part.
    • M (Mute)
      • This determines whether or not the part will sound.
    • Group
      • This groups parts. Parts that share the same settings are combined into one group and the last note is given priority, producing a monophonic sound.
      • This is effective, for example, when playing with the closed and open sounds of the hi-hat grouped.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume for each part.
  • EFFECT
    • TYPE
      • This sets the effect type.
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.。
  • MASTER
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.

Tokyo

This is a drum gadget that collects four compact analog-type drum sound modules into a single package. Each module gives you parameters that are tuned respectively to kick, snare, tom and percussion sounds, allowing you to experience the distinctive enjoyment of creating sound with analog modules.
 

 
  • BD201
    • WAVE
      • This selects the waveform.
    • TUNE
      • This sets the pitch.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the length of the sound.
    • BEND
      • This sets the amount of bend.
    • BOOST
      • This sets the amount of low boost.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
    • PAN
      • This sets the paning value.
  • SD302
    • TUNE
      • This sets the pitch.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the length of the sound.
    • NOISE
      • This sets the tonal character and modulation of the noise.
    • SNAPPY
      • This sets the amount of noise in the snare.
    • PUNCH
      • This emphasizes the attack.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
    • PAN
      • This sets the paning value.
  • TOM404
    • TUNE
      • This sets the pitch.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the length of the sound.
    • BEND
      • This sets the amount of bend.
    • NOISE
      • This sets the amount of noise.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
    • PAN
      • This sets the paning value.
  • PCS503
    • TUNE
      • This sets the pitch.
    • DECAY
      • This sets the length of the sound.
    • SHAPE
      • This selects the modulation type.
    • DEPTH
      • This sets the modulation depth.
    • SPEED
      • This sets the modulation speed.
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume.
    • PAN
      • This sets the paning value.

Amsterdam

With the beefy looks of a gold body sporting chrome knobs, this is a four-part PCM sound module gadget containing more than one hundred sound effects that give impact to your song, including one-shot sounds, synth sounds, and scratches. It also contains numerous chord samples, allowing you to create chord progressions as if you were assembling a collage.
 

 
  • EFFECT
    • TYPE
      • This selects the effect type
    • EDIT 1
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
    • EDIT 2
      • The parameter that’s controlled by this knob will depend on the effect type.
  • MASTER
    • MASTER
      • This sets the overall volume.
  • PART 1...4
    • LEVEL
      • This sets the volume for each part.
    • PAN
      • This sets the panning value for each part.
    • WAVE
      • This selects the waveform for each part.
    • TUNE
      • This sets pitch for each part.
    • TIME
      • This sets the decay time for each part.
    • EG MODE
      • This sets the decay time for each part.
    • FX SEND
      • This switches the send on/off for effect.
    • REVERSE
      • This switches the wave plays in reverse.

Effects 

EFFECT TYPE

  EDIT 1 EDIT 2

Bypass

No effect    

Peak EQ

Emphasizes a specific frequency Frequency Gain

2Band EQ

Emphasizes the low or high frequency Low Gain High Gain

LPF

Shaves off the higher frequency Cutoff Frequency Resonance

HPF

Shaves off the lower frequency Cutoff Frequency Resonance

BPF

Makes a specific frequency sound Cutoff Frequency Resonance

Comb Filter

Emphasizes a specific frequency to make it sound unique Frequency Feedback

Compressor

Adjusts the volume of the sound and makes it more powerful Sens Attack

Tube Drive

Adds a vacuum tube - like warmth and distortion Tube Gain  -

Distortion

Adds distortion and power Gain Level

Decimator

Gives an old digital sound Frequency Balance

Ring Mod

Creates a metallic tone Frequency Balance

Talk Mod

Gives the sound of the human voice Formant Offset

Cho/Flg

Gives thickness and swell Speed Depth
Ensemble Gives depth and breadth Depth Spread
Phaser Gives the sound swell Frequency Depth
Auto Pan Shakes the sound to the left or right Frequency Depth
Tremolo Modulates the volume Frequency Depth
Pump Makes the sound bouncy Frequency Attack
Slicer Slices the sound Frequency Holdtime
GrainShift Makes the sound grainy Speed Balance
Short Delay Adds an echo Time Depth
BPM Delay Adds a tempo matching echo Time Depth
Room Reverb Adds the echo of the room Time Level
Hall Reverb Adds the echo of the hall Time Level
Gate Reverb Adds the unusual echo Time Level

 

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