Behringer CRAVE Quick Start Guide

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CRAVE Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

Studio System Connection:

The diagram shows connecting a MIDI Keyboard (via MIDI IN) and a Desktop Computer (via USB A) to the CRAVE. The CRAVE also has USB B for computer connection and a Power Adapter input.

Step 1: Hook-Up

Live System Connection:

The diagram shows connecting a MIDI Keyboard (via MIDI IN) to the CRAVE, and a Laptop Computer (via USB B) to the CRAVE. A Footswitch and Expression Pedal can also be connected. The CRAVE outputs connect to a Mixing console, which then connects to Active Loudspeakers and Headphones.

Step 1: Hook-Up

Poly Chain System Connection:

The diagram shows connecting multiple CRAVE units together. MIDI IN/THRU ports are used to link units. A MIDI Keyboard connects to the first CRAVE's MIDI IN, and its MIDI THRU connects to the next CRAVE's MIDI IN, and so on. A Mixing console connects to the output of the last CRAVE in the chain, feeding Active Loudspeakers and Headphones.

CRAVE Controls

Step 2: Controls

Oscillator (VCO) Section

• 1 FREQUENCY: Adjusts the oscillator's frequency, approximately one octave either side of center.
• 2 PULSE WIDTH: Adjusts the pulse width of the oscillator (when in pulse mode) from narrow, to square (center position), to wide.
• 3 SHAPE: Selects the waveform of the oscillator from pulse or reverse sawtooth.
• 4 OSC MOD: Selects the depth of modulation applied to the oscillator.
• 5 MOD SOURCE: Selects the modulation source from the envelope (or an external modulation source), or the LFO.
• 6 MIX: Adjusts the mix between the VCO output and the internal noise generator. If an external audio input is used, then this is added to the mix, instead of the noise.
• 7 MOD DEST: Selects the modulation destination from pulse width modulation, or frequency modulation.

Filter (VCF) Section

• 8 CUTOFF: Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter.
• 9 MODE: Selects the VCF filter from low-pass or high-pass.
• 10 RESONANCE: Adjusts the amount of enhancement given to the signals at the cutoff frequency.
• 11 MOD SOURCE: Selects the modulation source of the VCF from the envelope generator or the LFO.
• 12 VCF MOD: Adjusts the depth of VCF modulation.
• 13 MOD POLARITY: Selects the polarity of the VCF modulation.

Output (VCA) Section

• 14 VOLUME: Adjusts the overall synthesizer output level.
• 15 VCA MODE: Selects envelope, and the VCA is modulated by the envelope. In the ON position, the VCA output is the last key played, and is independent of envelope.

Envelope Section

• 16 ATTACK: Controls the amount of time taken to reach the maximum level after a key is pressed.
• 17 DECAY: Controls the amount of time taken to decay from the current level to minimum.
• 18 SUSTAIN: Controls the level of the envelope that is sustained after the attack time has been reached.
• 19 SUSTAIN ON/OFF: In the OFF position, the level will start to decay after the attack time is over. In the ON position, the sustain level will be held for as long as the key is held.

Modulation Section

• 20 LFO RATE: Adjusts the frequency of the low frequency oscillator. The LED will flash at the LFO rate.
• 21 SHAPE: Selects the LFO waveform from squarewave or triangular wave.

Utility Section

• 22 GLIDE: Adjusts the amount of Glide time (Portamento), between notes on the keyboard. (If SHIFT is held, then the knob also adjusts the "ratchet" during sequencer operation.)
• 23 VC MIX: Adjusts the VC MIX from LO/Mix 1 to HI/Mix 2. This control requires patch cords to operate, as it is outside of the internal sythesizer signal path.

Sequencer Section

• 24 TEMPO/GATE LENGTH: This controls the sequencer and ARP tempo when the clock source is set to internal. If USB or MIDI clock is used, it also controls the value of clock division. During step editing, it controls the gate length. If SHIFT is held and sequencer played, then it also adjusts the swing. If SHIFT is held and ARP played, then it also adjusts the ARP gate length.
• 25 HOLD/REST: During pattern playback, this allows you to hold the current step. During step editing, it allows you to enter a rest. During ARP mode, it allows you to enter/ exit ARP-Hold mode. During keyboard use, it allows you to hold the keys. (A footswitch connected to the HOLD input will also do this.)
• 26 RESET/ACCENT: During playback, this allows you to reset the pattern back to step 1. During step editing, you can add an accent to a step.
• 27 ARP (SET END): In ARP mode, an arpeggio will play, based on the held notes using the CRAVE's 13 keyboard switches. Double-press ARP, or press HOLD and ARP, to play and hold an arpeggio. In Sequencer mode, pressing SHIFT and SET END together, followed by a STEP switch, will allow that step to become the end of the current pattern.
• 28 PATTERN (BANK): This button is used to access either the current pattern, or bank number, as follows: PATTERN: Press PATTERN, and one of the 8 LOCATION LEDs will show the current pattern number (from 1 to 8). To change to a different pattern number, keep the PATTERN button held down and press any of the STEP buttons (1 to 8), or press to increase the pattern number. BANK: Press SHIFT and PATTERN, and one of the 8 LOCATION LEDs will show the current bank number (from 1 to 8). To change to a different bank number, keep both SHIFT and BANK held down, and press any of the STEP buttons (1 to 8), or press to increase the bank number.
• 29 OCTAVE/LOCATION: These multi-colored LEDs show various details, such as the Octave, PATTERN number, BANK number, current PAGE, and GATE LENGTH.
• 30 KEYBOARD/STEP SWITCHES: These multifunction switches allow you to view and select individual pattern steps, select a pattern number, select a pattern bank. They are used during recording of a pattern to show the current step. Active steps are illuminated with a steady red LED, and the current step flashes red. The switches are laid out as a 13-note keyboard. The octave can be moved up and down by pressing the switches, and the row of 8 LEDs will show the current octave. The switches are used to control the sequencer editing, as well as the arpeggiator operation.
• 31 SHIFT: This is used to access the secondary features of some of the other sequencer controls, such as SET END, BANK, SWING, KYDB, and STEP. Hold down SHIFT and the other switch at the same time. For example SHIFT + PATTERN (BANK) will show the current BANK number in the LOCATOR LEDs.
• 32 PAGE: Each pattern can be up to 32 steps in length. This switch allows you to show each of the 4 pages of 8 steps each. The LOCATION LEDs 1 to 4, show which page you are on. If a pattern is playing, the STEP LEDs will show the steps in use on the current page.
• 33 PLAY/STOP: Starts or stops the playback of the pattern. If SHIFT is held at the same time, then this is the start of the pattern saving procedure.
• 34 REC: Press this to begin the recording of a new pattern. This is also used with SHIFT during the pattern saving procedure.

MIDI Section

• 38 MIDI IN: This 5-pin DIN jack receives MIDI data from an external source. This will commonly be a MIDI keyboard, an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped with a MIDI interface, etc.
• 39 MIDI OUT/THRU: Passes through MIDI data received at the MIDI INPUT and sends MIDI data to an application.

Patchbay (3.5 mm TS connections) Input Section

• 40 OSC CV: Oscillator pitch CV, at 1V/octave.
• 41 OSC FM: Oscillator frequency modulation.
• 42 OSC MOD: Oscillator modulation.
• 43 VCF CUTOFF: VCF cutoff frequency CV.
• 44 VCF RES: VCF Resonance CV.
• 45 MIX 1: Mix 1 CV in, connected internally to VC MIX.
• 46 MIX 2: Mix 2 CV in, connected internally to VC MIX.
• 47 VC MIX: VC mix control CV in, connected internally to VC MIX.
• 48 MULTIPLE: Any signal entered here is passed out to both MULTIPLE outputs.
• 49 MIX CV: Mix CV.
• 50 EXT AUDIO: External audio input.
• 51 TEMPO: Sequencer tempo.
• 52 PLAY/STOP: Sequencer play/stop.
• 53 RESET: Sequencer reset.
• 54 HOLD: Sequencer hold.
• 55 ENV GATE: Envelope gate.
• 56 VCA CV: VCA CV.
• 57 LFO RATE: LFO frequency rate CV.

Patchbay (3.5 mm TS connections) Output Section

• 58 MULTIPLE: Copy of multiple input.
• 59 MULTIPLE: Another copy of multiple input.
• 60 OSC PULSE: Oscillator pulse waveform output.
• 61 OSC SAW: Oscillator reverse sawtooth waveform output.
• 62 ENV: Envelope output.
• 63 NOISE: Noise output.
• 64 VCA/LINE: Connect this 3.5 mm TS output to the line-level audio input of your system. Make sure the volume is turned down and the system is turned off before making connections.
• 65 PHONES: Connect your headphones to this 3.5 mm TRS output. Make sure the volume is turned down before putting on headphones.
• 66 LFO TRI: LFO triangular waveform output.
• 67 LFO SQU: LFO square waveform output.
• 68 VC MIX: VC mix output connected internally to VC MIX.
• 69 ASSIGN: Assign output.
• 70 KB CV: Keyboard CV output.
• 71 GATE: Gate output.
• 72 VCF: VCF output.

Rear Panel

• 73 MIDI CHANNEL: These 4 switches allow you to set the MIDI Channel number from 1 to 16, as shown in the chart.
• 74 USB PORT: This USB type B jack allows connection to a computer. The CRAVE will show up as a class-compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI in and out.
• USB MIDI IN: Accepts incoming MIDI data from an application.
• USB MIDI OUT: Sends MIDI data to an application.
• 75 POWER: Turn the synthesizer on or off. Make sure all the connections are made before turning on the unit.
• 76 DC INPUT: Connect the supplied 12 V DC power adapter here. The power adapter can be plugged into an AC outlet capable of supplying from 100 V to 240 V at 50 Hz/60 Hz. Use only the power adapter supplied.

CRAVE SysEx information

Step 7: SysEx information

SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE COMMANDS

Some CRAVE parameters can be changed using MIDI system exclusive (SysEx) commands. A MIDI utility such as MIDI OX can be used to send the SysEx command data string to the CRAVE using the USB MIDI connection between the computer and the CRAVE.

MIDI SysEx Messages

The following data format is used when creating a SysEx message, and the various items in this SysEx data string are described below:

SysEx Command Table

SynthTool

The SynthTool App is available as a free download from the CRAVE product page of our website.

1. Connect your host computer to the CRAVE using the USB connection.
2. Run the latest SynthTool, and the main CRAVE menu will appear, as shown in the typical general interface below.
3. Various parameters can be selected and adjusted.
4. SynthTool also has a sequencer section, a polychain section, and a system firmware update section.

Specifications

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

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CRAVE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user's authority to use the equipment.

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