Playtime Engineering blipblox Manuale utente
Quick Start Guide
© 2018 Playtime Engineering, LLC
© Playtime Engineering, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Blipblox, packaging, manual and logo are the intellectual properties of Playtime Engineering, LLC.
Playtime Engineering, LLC, 1459 18th St., #357, San Francisco, California, USA 94107
Designed in USA. Produced in China. www.playtimeengineering.com
CAUTION - ELECTRIC TOY: Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.
This toy should be periodically examined for potential hazardous. Parts are to be repaired or replaced.
INTRODUCTION
Learning a musical instrument is a fantastic opportunity that all children should enjoy.
Whether it becomes a hobby for personal enjoyment, a way to entertain friends and family,
or a career, music skills can provide a lifetime of creative expression.
Advancements in technology mean that there are entirely new music learning tools that
didn’t exist even 20 years ago. “Instruments” now go beyond the violin, piano, guitar and
voice. Instead, these new sounds come from synthesizers, either in the form of classic
hardware keyboards, or advanced music production software. Every year electronic
music producers are pioneering new and exciting sounds unlike anything humans have
experienced before.
But the complexity of synthesis has limited how early children can start exploring this
technology. The concept of oscillators, lters, triggers and envelopes are not easily
explained to little kids. Many existing synthesis methods remain complicated, expensive and
contain small parts not safe for young children.
From its earliest conception, the Blipblox was designed to encourage anyone, especially
young children, to quickly start exploring electronic music and synthesis in a fun and easy
way.
Providing access to advanced synthesis tools to young children will provide the
fundamentals to produce electronic music. We hope the simplied design of the Blipblox will
encourage more children, even those who are very young, to embark on a lifetime of music
enjoyment.
This QUICK START GUIDE is designed to provide you with the basics to get started with your
Blipblox. When you’re ready, explore the BLIPBLOX ONLINE LEARNING TOOLBOX.
Learn More about Synthesizers and how they work in the
Blipblox Online Learning Toolbox at BLIPBLOX.COM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................... 1
GUIDE TO BUTTONS, KNOBS & LEVERS .............................................................................................4
HOW IT WORKS ......................................................................................................................................... 5
SIGNAL FLOW BASICS .............................................................................................................................. 7
SIGNAL FLOW & SYNTHESIS SCHEMATIC............................................................................................ 8
SPECIAL SETTINGS & MODES................................................................................................................. 9
WARRANTY - Purchases made in USA ...............................................................................................10
WARRANTY - Purchases made outside of USA ................................................................................11
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GETTING STARTED
Included in this package
• Blipblox
• USB to 5.5 mm/2.1 mm 5 Volt DC Barrel Jack Power Cable
• Three (3) AA batteries
Compatible 3rd Party Components
• MIDI cord
• External MIDI keyboard
• External MIDI sequencer
WARNING: Audio Out jack not intended for headphone use. Like a real synthesizer, the Blipblox
produces dynamic sounds that can suddenly change volume. Because of this, using the Blipblox with
headphones is not recommended. The mono Audio Out jack is designed to be used with professional
recording equipment or an external speaker.
Getting the Blipblox ready to play
1. Peel the protective plastic lm from the faceplate.
2. Install batteries. The battery compartment is on the underside of the Blipblox. Use a Phillips screwdriver
to open the battery cover. Place batteries in the order indicated. Note: The Blipblox checks the status of
the batteries every time it is powered on. If the top left LED ashes yellow your batteries are running low.
Replace them soon. If the top left LED ashes red, your batteries are too low for the Blipblox to function.
Replace them, or switch to USB-DC adapter (see Step 3).
Battery warnings:
8Dierent types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
8Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
8Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
8Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
8Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
8Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
8The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
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3. As an alternative, or if your batteries are low, you can use the USB-DC adapter. Plug the round side of the
adapter in the back of the Blipblox where you see “DC 5V 60mA” and the USB side into a USB adapter.
Note: Batteries do not need to be removed to use power adapter, but adapter will not charge batteries.
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4. Press the red button on the back of the unit to turn on. Note: If no buttons are pushed, or no MIDI data is
received for 30 minutes, the Blipblox will automatically shut down to save power. Use the power switch to turn
the Blipblox o then on again to restart.
5. Now you’re ready to have some fun, pressing buttons, pulling levers and twisting knobs!
Learn More about the Blipblox Synthesis Engine in the
Blipblox Online Learning Toolbox at BLIPBLOX.COM
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GUIDE TO BUTTONS, KNOBS & LEVERS
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HOW IT WORKS
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