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2. GETTING STARTED
2. GETTING STARTED
Meaning: Turn the VALUE encoder (to select a funktion / enter a value).
Important hints are labelled like this:
Please make sure that you read and understand this manual – thank you!
2.2. Preparations
2.2.1. Unpacking
WhengentlyliftingMAGMAoutofitsboxforthersttime,pleasemakesurethateverythingisinitsright
place.Youwillndthefollowingcomponentpartsinthebox:
• MAGMA Synthesizer
• wall-wart (15VAC/800mA)
• this owners´ manual
Also required:
• Asuitableaudiosystem(mixer,amplier,speaker,orkeyboardamp)oraheadphonewithmono-
adaptor.
To connect MAGMA to a MIDI-keyboard and / or computer with suitable MIDI sequencer application, you
will also need:
• A USB cable or MIDI cable to connect a suitable MIDI controlling device / keyboard / computer to
MAGMA.
2.2.2. Setup
UseMAGMAinaatposition.Pleaseuseasuitablesupport.Usedpizzacartonsorbeercrateswon‘tdoa
proper job. Yes, this advice has become a bit redundant by now…
2.3. Connections
MAGMA is designed as a stand-alone device. All you need to use MAGMA is the power-supply and a
suitable audio system or a headphone respectively (a little love can´t do any harm, either). Make use of the
additional connection terminals and you will expand MAGMA‘s potential a great deal.The connections are
located on the far side of the control panel (that would be the back panel, of course).
• DCIN:MAGMAusesanexternalDC-15V–0,8Apowersupply.Usethepowersupplyprovided
with the unit. Important: Use this power adaptor only or an equivalent one with exactly the same
specs!
• Connectthepowersupplytotheinstrumentrstandtothepoweroutletnext.Thereisnodedicated
power switch. As soon as the power adaptor has been plugged in, MAGMA will power up.
• In order to save speakers and ear-drums from blowing, turn MAGMA‘s VOLUME control fully counter-
clockwise before powering MAGMA up.
• IN: Audio input to process external signals with.
• OUT: Audio output. Connect it to your audio system´s input. Can also be used as a headphone out-
put.
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TRANSP A
SHUFFLE B SWING RST
MIDI-Channel 1 – 8
ANALOGUE BASSLINE SYNTHESIZER
Wall-
ward
External Audiosource Computer
MIDI-Keyboard
Power-Outlet
Mixer / Amplifier
Audio In
Audio Out
USB
MIDI In
9VDC
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