#62

Is it possible to get a bipolar voltage-offset feature in software in the future? Or is the hardware incapable of outputting negative voltages?

#63

I don’t get the impression XAOC intends to make any changes to Zadar.

#64

So i decided to jump on this vs another funct gen next to just friends wich is mostly in sound modes. Added a 2hp DC wich should be a good fit.

Main reason next to good visual feedback is the channel independence, with a super mini setup thats hard to beat. No extra lfos needed etc

For tricks like making the most of it as Osc or generally making it respond smooth and analog like, skipping the glitch stuff, self patching, experiences in combo with JF i am all ears if someone likes to give examples.

I have 5 channels of LPG to feed and dual CV/Gate from norns or 4x trigger

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#65

Love mine–hard to find a faster source of complex modulation. I think it already sounds smooth–the glitchy stuff happens with short wave cycles or using the “noisy” waves. I don’t like it at all as an osc because it won’t track 1V/oct. It thrives with some modulation—self-modulation is your friend.

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#66

It does track fairly close, of course just not as close as an OSC. I usually find that it isn’t too noticeable it just might take a bit of tuning with the time parameter.

Edit: I view it more as an experimental sound source with non-even-tempered tuning, but you get some pretty interesting tuning differences when playing the Zadar side by side with another oscillator.

#67

If you mix a -5v offset with your 0-10v envelope you will have the bipolar envelope you’re looking for. Cheapest option if you don’t already have one would be something like the Joranalogue Add2.

#68

I have justed picked up a Zadar and its not behaving like i think it should- it may be faulty or perhaps my current case isnt supplying it enough power. All the animations on screen seem to work fine I just dont think its pushing out any cv.
Can some one confrm: the zadar doesnt need a trigger if you have a channel in infinity mode?- i can see the line moving across the screen.
Are their any jumpers or things on the board i need to make sure are in the right place.
Could this be a power thing? I tried testing the output with a multimeter - not a very fullproof method - and I get about 300 milivolts.

any thoughts ? thanks

#69

I would run the calibration procedure and see if that helps. After I did a firmware update, the output voltage on mine was very low until I did this.

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#70

Many thanks for the tip… If anyone has a link to how to do this? No mention of zadar calibration in the manual or on the XAOC website -as far is I can find. I see that there is a 42 page mw thread so Im ploughing through that.

#71

Hold down the menu button while powering it on. You’ll get a configuration menu, with calibration being one of the options. Instructions appear on screen. You’ll need a multimeter, which it sounds like you have.

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#72

Just to be sure… did you checked the level of your infinite LFO ?

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#73

Yes thanks @EqualTemperament.
This finally fixed it. The secret calibration. Once I had finally figured it out.You need a 5v signal which is a middle C, I think, on a keystep- so I used the multimeter to double check. Yes the instructions do appear on screen but the first 3 times i didnt read them properly.

zedkah Zadar zilch cv now Zonked

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#74

This morning I used Zadar in combination with Disting’s CV->MIDI algorithm to draw really interesting automation in Live. Kinda fun, give it a shot!

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