INTRODUCTION & HISTORY

The Model 15 is a digital recreation of the Moog Model 15

Analog Modular Synthesizer. As an iOS App, the Model 15
enhances the original functionality with powerful new features,
including:

Programmability
Four-Voice Polyphony
Ping-Pong Delay Module
Arpeggiator Module
Real time, overdubbing recorder
Ableton Link compatibility
Uploading and sharing of data
Extensive MIDI support

In addition to the traditional Moog 952 keyboard and an on-screen recreation of the original
Moog Model 1150 Ribbon Controller, the Model 15 also includes a new iteration of the Animoog
keyboard
for extended performance expression possibilities.

The Model 15 is MIDI compatible, and each knob and switch can be assigned a MIDI CC# to
allow for external control from any MIDI device. MIDI Bridge allows MIDI values to be sent to
and received from
other apps, while Audio Bridge allows the Model 15 to operate as an Inter-App Audio instrument
or effect processor, capable of adding dynamic filtering to a track in another application, for
example.

MODULAR SYNTHESIS OVERVIEW

Long before there were keyboard workstations, samplers, digital audio, and groove-boxes, the
modular synthesizer was the instrument that put electronic audio creation on the map. As the
name suggests, these instruments were collection of well-chosen modules. Each task in the
creation of electronic music (generating a sound, sculpting the tone, controlling the volume,
etc.) required a specific, dedicated module. Groups of modules (Oscillators, Filters, Envelope
Generators, etc.) could be installed into a single cabinet sharing a stable power supply to create
a synthesizer system such as the original Moog Model 15. With nearly no existing or pre-wired
physical connection between each module, external patch cables were used to allow audio,
control, and trigger signals to move freely from module to module. This ability to have one
module deliver a Control Voltage (CV) signal to another module is the foundation of the Voltage
Controlled synthesizer, including Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs), Voltage Controlled Filters
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(VCFs), and Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCAs). The only pre-wired exception were the edge-
connectors used to connect the original 921A Oscillator Driver to the two 921B Oscillators. In
recent years, the emergence of the Eurorack format and the popularity of compact semi-
modular hardware instruments (including the Moog Mother-32) have ushered in a renaissance
in the open-ended design of the modular synthesizer.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOOG MODEL 15

In 1973, Moog released a number of modular
synthesizer systems designed for maximum versatility
and were equipped with the latest 921 Series
Oscillators, which were hailed for their stability when
compared to the original 901 Series. While the larger
System 35 and System 55 came housed in a finished
walnut cabinet, the much more portable Model 15
featured a latching cover for the control panel, and
came clad in the black vinyl wrap typical of guitar
amps and speaker cabinets. The innovative Model 15
—along with its matching 952 keyboard—allowed for
two-voice operation. The Model 15 went out of
production in the early 1980s, but was reintroduced in
a highly-limited production of 150 pieces by Moog in
2015. The following year—2016—saw the introduction
of this Model 15 App.

INSTALLATION NOTES

COMPATIBLE iOS DEVICES

The Moog Model 15 requires iOS 9.3 or higher and has been designed to run on 64-bit devices
only: iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6, and iPhone 5S or newer. The display will
automatically adjust to make the best use of the available screen space in both Portrait and
Landscape modes.

SETUP NOTES
The Moog Model 15 functions as a standalone application; you can also access extended
features and connectivity by using a MIDI and/or audio interface with your iOS device. MIDI,
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Audio, and other settings can be accessed via the SETTINGS tab.

TIP: To achieve optimum performance with your Model 15, disable the WiFi connection or
activate the Airplane Mode. Please also refer to the Minimal iOS Signal Processing option
under chapter 8.1.1 of this manual.

NAVIGATING THE MOOG MODEL 15 APP

NAVIGATING THE FRONT PANEL

The front panel has been designed for intuitive,
immediate control. Take a few minutes to get familiar
with the features, functions, and operations described
in this section.

PINCH ZOOM AND PAN GESTURES

The two-fingered pinch and stretch gesture will allow you to zoom in and out, respectively, on
the front panel. You can also use two fingers to pan around and navigate the front panel for
focus on specific controls.

TIP: These pan gestures can be “flicked” to move with greater agility.

NOTE: Panning around the display can be done with either one finger or two. We
recommend using two fingers to prevent unintentionally changing the value of a knob or
switch.
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SCROLL BAR
A two-axis scroll bar is located at the right edge of the display. The highlighted grey area
indicates the modules currently on the screen. Touch the grey area and slide your finger to
bring the module(s) you want to access into view.

TIP: Double tap on this grey rectangle to zoom all the way in or zoom all the way out,
depending on the current view.

MODULE ZOOM
Double-tap on an individual module—using a single finger—to zoom in or out on that particular
module.

NOTE: Be sure to tap on an empty area of the module; tapping on a knob, switch, or patch
point may cause a value change or initiate a new patch cable.

TURNING A KNOB
To turn a knob, touch the knob and slide your finger up and down, or left and right, to change
the value. This is the default Linear mode.

NOTE: In the Settings section, under Configuration/Knobs, you can choose the Circular
mode, where touching the knob and moving your finger around it in an arc will change the
value.

KNOBS - TOOLTIPS
You can see the current value of any knob or switch by holding your finger on it. The value
will appear in place of the Bank and Preset information in the Top Bar.

NOTE: You can turn off Tooltips by going to the Settings>Configuration>Knobs Menu and
deselecting TOOLTIPS.

PRECISE CONTROL USING A SECOND FINGER

When turning a knob, place a second finger on the screen to adjust the value with a finer
resolution. It may be easier to use a second finger from your other hand.

RESTORING A KNOB TO ITS ORIGINAL VALUE

Double-tap any knob to restore it to its originally saved value.
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FLIPPING A SWITCH
To change the setting of any switch, tap it with your finger. You can also swipe the switch with a
single finger.

PUSHING A BUTTON
Certain modules feature push-button controls. To push a button, tap it with your finger.Colored
button caps will light up to show the button’s current state.

CREATING & CONNECTING PATCH CABLES

Patch cables serve three functions:

Audio Jack: Control Jack: Trigger Jack:

Carrying Carrying Carrying
audio signals control gate/trigger
from module signals (also signals from
to module. known as module to
Control module.
Voltages)
from module
to module.
In addition, patch cables can be color coded to help keep track of your patching. If you are new
to modular synthesis, don’t worry, the Model 15 makes it easy to use patch cables correctly.

MAKING A CONNECTION
Begin by touching a jack and dragging your finger slightly. A patch cable will appear
connected to the jack. Now slide your finger to a new jack and lift your finger to connect the
cable. Only the jacks eligible for this patch cable will be highlighted; everything else will be
grayed out.

TIP: When patching, you can use a second finger to navigate the front panel at the same
time.

You can also double-tap a jack to initiate a patch cable, and then double-tap the destination
jack to complete the patch. Once you have started a patch cable in this manner, you can
use easily
pan around the front panel.

CABLE COLOR SELECTION

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 Patch cables appear with the color randomly selected, but you can also select the cable
color yourself. To do this, touch and hold a jack and drag your finger slightly; a multi-color
arc will appear around the top of your finger. Choose a color for your patch cable by
dragging it to one of the colored areas and holding it there until the new color is selected;
then drag your cable to the destination jack.

CHANGING A PATCH CABLE CONNECTION

Once you have created a patch cable connection, you can easily change which jacks it
connects to; just place your finger on either end of the patch cable and slide it to a new
eligible jack.

DISCONNECTING A PATCH CABLE

To disconnect a patch cable, touch either end of the cable, drag it away from the jack to an
empty area, and lift your finger off the display. The patch cable will disappear.

MAKING THE PATCH CABLES TRANSLUCENT

A two-fingered double-tap on the screen will make all of the patch cables translucent for
easier viewing of and access to the front panel. The same action will return the patch cables
to their original state.

NAVIGATING NOTES
Certain iOS features will interfere with Model 15 navigation and performance tools. Use the tips
below to avoid any conflicts.

DISABLING CONTROL CENTER ACCESS WITHIN APPS

To prevent the iOS Control Center from opening during a performance, go to SETTINGS
on your iOS device, select CONTROL CENTER and disable Access Within Apps.

DISABLING MULTITASKING GESTURES

To prevent four and five-finger multitasking conflicts with iOS, go to SETTINGS on your iOS
device, select GENERAL, select MULTITASKING and then disable the Gestures setting.

USING THE TOP BAR TABS

The Moog Model 15 contains additional controls and features that are accessed using the Top
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Bar Tabs. The Top Bar is divided into five Tabs: Bank & Preset Information Tab, Tempo/BPM,
Undo/Redo, Store/Settings, and Battery.

BANK & PRESET INFORMATION

This Tab displays the name of the current Preset, and the Bank that the Preset is assigned to.
The ◄ and ► buttons allow you to quickly move between Presets within the current Bank.

TEMPO
Certain features of the Model 15 App (Delay, Arp, etc.) are tempo dependent.

The current tempo is displayed in BPM (Beats Per Minute). To change the tempo, touch the
BPM
value and slide your finger left or right to edit the value. You can also repeatedly tap the
concentric circles to the right of the BPM to set the tempo through Tap-Tempo.

NOTE: By sliding up or down, you can set the tempo using a finer resolution.

TIP: Tapping the BPM number will open the larger BPM and Tap-Tempo display. Tapping the
larger BPM number will allow you to enter an exact BPM manually.

UNDO & REDO

Pressing the UNDO button will undo the most recent change to a sound. Pressing it again will
undo
the change made before that, and so-on.

The REDO button will undo the effect of an Undo operation.

NOTE: You can perform many Undo and Redo operations, however, Undo and Redo history
is limited by your device’s available memory.

WARNING: The Undo and Redo history is cleared each time the Model 15 App is re-
launched

STORE
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Pressing the UNDO button will undo the most recent change to a sound. Pressing it again will
undo
the change made before that, and so-on.

The REDO button will undo the effect of an Undo operation.

SETTINGS
The Moog Model 15 App provides access to a number of features and settings for optimal
performance
and system integration. To learn more about the Settings page, go to Chapter 8.

BATTERY
This icon displays the current battery level of your Apple device.

CHOOSING A CONTROLLER FROM THE SIDE BAR

The Side Bar buttons access the various methods available for playing your
Model 15 App.

NOTE: Your Model 15 can also be played from an external MIDI keyboard or
controller.

Tapping one of these buttons will open the controller window in the lower
portion of
the screen. Tapping the button a second time will close the controller. You can
also swipe-left from the right screen edge of a controller to hide it, and swipe-
right from the left screen edge to show it.

KEYBOARD
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This button will open a classic Moog 952-style keyboard with added functions.

KEYS & KEY AREA

Not all keys can be displayed at the same time, so directly above the keyboard is a scroll
bar with slider for selecting the keyboard’s playable area. Touch and drag the slider left or
right to adjust your playing range. You can also tap either side of the scroll bar to move the
slider one octave at a time.

PITCH WHEEL
Under the Controller Outputs section, there are three Pitch outputs that allow you to send
information (voltage) from the Pitch wheel to any control voltage input jack you choose. The
Pitch wheel information (voltage) is automatically added to the pitch of the Model 15 921A
Oscillator Driver when the Controls To Oscillators switch is On.

MODULATION WHEEL
Under the Controller Outputs section, there are three Modulation outputs that allow you to
send information (voltage) from the MOD wheel to any control voltage input jack you choose.

VELOCITY
The location where you initially touch a key (from the front edge to the back) will determine
the velocity of the note played. Under the Controller Outputs section, there are three
Velocity outputs
that allow you to send the Velocity output signal (voltage) to any control voltage input jack
you choose.
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Sliding your finger further back on a key will determine the amount of pressure applied to a
note. Under the Controller Outputs section, there are three Aftertouch outputs that allow you
to send the Aftertouch output signal (voltage) to any control voltage input jack you choose.

NOTE: Activating the [Vertical Slides As Modulation] feature

Settings>Configuration>Controllers causes this motion to instead be sent out of the
Modulation Controller Outputs.

TIP: iOS users with 3D Touch equipped devices can use 3D Touch as Aftertouch. To enable
this functionality, go to the Model 15 Settings>Configuration>Controllers. This feature is not
visible on devices that do not support 3D Touch.

TIP 2: iOS devices that support the Apple Pencil can use its pressure capabilities as
Aftertouch. This doesn't need to be enabled in the settings.

VOLUME
The VOLUME knob on the keyboard will control the overall volume of the Model 15. This
control is for the audio Trunk Lines.

NOTE: This control allows you to saturate the output of the instrument—which may or may
not be desired.

GLIDE
Glide provides a continuous change in pitch between notes. The GLIDE knob controls the
timing of the glide effect. On the Model 15, the timing is relative. This means that it will take
longer to glide to a pitch further away than to glide to a nearby pitch.

HOLD
When On, the HOLD switch causes notes to continue to sound even after you’ve removed
your fingers from the keyboard. This is useful for drones and working with the Arpeggiator.

ARP (ARPEGGIATOR)
The Arp Switch activates the Arpeggiator, playing through the notes in a rhythmic pattern
determined by the current Arpeggiator settings.

ANIMOOG
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The Animoog keyboard adds a series of expressive playing features to the Model 15 first
introduced in the Animoog App, including custom scales, pitch correction for bending notes,
and polyphonic legato.

KEYS & KEY AREA

Not all keys can be displayed at the same time, so directly above the keyboard is a scroll
bar with slider for selecting the keyboard’s playable area. Touch and drag the slider left or
right to adjust your playing range. You can also touch and drag either end of the slider to
adjust key spacing.

TIP: Tap either side of the scroll bar to shift the keyboard up or down one octave at a time.

PITCH WHEEL
Under the CONTROLLER OUTPUTS section, there are three PITCH outputs that allow you to
send
information (voltage) from the PITCH wheel to any control voltage input jack you choose.
The PITCH wheel information (voltage) is automatically added to the pitch of the Model 15
921A Oscillator Driver when the CONTROLS TO OSCILLATOR switch is On.

MODULATION WHEEL
Under the CONTROLLER OUTPUTS section, there are three MODULATION outputs that allow
you to send information (voltage) from the MOD wheel to any control voltage input jack you
choose.

CORRECTION KNOB [CORR.]

The Animoog keys can sense the side-to-side motion of your fingertip on the key. The
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 Correction knob determines how much pitch variation can occur on a single key before
triggering a new note. It also defines the smoothness between notes when sliding a finger
from one key to another.

VELOCITY
The location where you initially touch a key (from the front edge to the back) will determine
the velocity of the note played. Under the CONTROLLER OUTPUTS section, there are three
VELOCITY outputs that allow you to send the Velocity output signal (voltage) to any control
voltage input jack you choose.

AFTERTOUCH
Sliding your finger further back on a key will increase the amount of pressure applied to a
note. Under the CONTROLLER OUTPUTS section, there are three AFTERTOUCH outputs that
allow you to send the Aftertouch output signal (voltage) to any control voltage input jack you
choose.

NOTE: Activating the [VERTICAL SLIDES AS MODULATION] feature

SETTINGS>CONFIGURATION>CONTROLLERS causes this motion to instead be sent out of
the MODULATION Controller Outputs.

TIP: iOS users with 3D Touch equipped devices can use 3D Touch as Aftertouch. To enable
this
functionality, go to the Model 15 SETTINGS>CONFIGURATION>CONTROLLERS. This feature
is not visible on devices that do not support 3D Touch.

TIP 2: iOS devices that support the Apple Pencil can use its pressure capabilities as
Aftertouch. This doesn't need to be enabled in the settings.

VOLUME
The VOLUME knob on the keyboard will control the overall volume of the Model 15. This
control is for the audio TRUNK LINES.

NOTE: This control allows you to saturate the output of the instrument—which may or may
not be desired.

GLIDE
Glide provides a continuous change in pitch between notes. The GLIDE knob controls the
timing of the glide effect. On the Model 15, the timing is relativeOn the Model 15, the timing
is relative. This means that it will take longer to glide to a pitch further away than to glide to
a nearby pitch.
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The Animoog keyboard allows you to choose from a number of scales and then play them in
any key. Pressing the KB SCALE button toggles the SCALES page where the SCALE and
ROOT NOTE can be selected. Individual notes in a scale can be turned On or Off here as
well.

HOLD
When On, the HOLD switch causes notes to continue to sound even after you’ve removed
your fingers from the keyboard. This is useful for drones and working with the Arpeggiator.

ARP (ARPEGGIATOR)
The ARP Switch activates the Arpeggiator, playing through the notes in a rhythmic pattern
determined by the current Arpeggiator settings.

ARP (ARPEGGIATOR)

An Arpeggiator is a way of automatically playing the notes held on a keyboard in a rhythmic

pattern. Patterns can be saved and loaded independently from a Preset, so that you can use the
same pattern with different sounds.

Touch the [+/-] box to open or close the additional ARP parameters.

TIP: The Arp iterates through all voices when the Model 15 is in Polyphonic mode. This
causes
patterns to sound very different from Monophonic mode. Experiment with both.

MASTER CONTROLS
The Master controls for the Arp include an On/Off switch, a LATCH button, a RETRIGGER
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On/Off Switch
You can turn the Arpeggiator On or Off using this switch which replicates the function of the
ARP On/Off switch found on the Keyboard and Animoog controllers.

LATCH Button
The LATCH button provides a separate function from the HOLD switch on the controller.
When the HOLD switch is engaged, each new note will be continually added to the pattern.
By contrast, the LATCH button will also allow you to add new notes to the pattern, but will
reset the notes in the pattern once you have removed all fingers from the controller and
touched it once again. This makes iT simple to arpeggiate changing chords.

RETRIGGER Button
Normally, the Arpeggiator will continue to cycle through the entire length of the Arp Pattern
(see Pattern Length below). When the RETRIGGER button is On, the Arp Pattern will reset to
the first step if play a new note after first removing all your fingers from the controller.

G AT E L E N G T H K n o b
The Master GATE LENGTH knob determines the articulation, or note length, of each step.
Setting the GATE LENGTH to a lower value will create a more staccato effect; setting the
GATE LENGTH to a very high value will create a legato transition, preventing envelopes from
being re-triggered.

LOAD
Tapping the Load icon will open a list of available Arpeggiator patterns. Tap the name of a
pattern to load it. Tap outside the Load Dialogue box or press DONE to cancel. Swiping left
on any Arpeggio pattern reveals three icons:

Share/Send
(SHOW ICON) Tap to share the selected Arpeggio with other users via Airdrop, Mail,
Message, etc.

Edit/Rename
Tap to edit or rename the selected Arpeggio.

Delete
Tap to delete the selected Arpeggio. If you accidentally delete an Arpeggio, simply press
UNDO to restore it.
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Tapping the Save icon will allow you to name and save a current Arpeggio. Once you are
finished, tap to SAVE or CANCEL the operation.

LOCK
Tapping the Lock icon will retain the current Arpeggiator settings as you move from Preset to
Preset..

PATTERN LENGTH
Tapping the PATTERN LENGTH box will allow you to select the number of steps (1-8) your
Arpeggiator will produce.

OCTAVE RANGE
Tapping the OCTAVE RANGE box will allow you to select the number of octaves your
Arpeggiator will play above or below a held note. Octave Ranges: 0, 0..1, 0..1..2, 0..1..2..3
and -1..

STEP SIZE
Tapping the STEP SIZE box will allow you to determine which division of the master Tempo
(BPM) the Arpeggiator will use. Step Sizes: 1/4., 1/4, 1/8., 1/4T, 1/8, 1/16., 1/8T, 1/16,
1/16T and 1/32

DIRECTION
Tapping the DIRECTION box will allow you to select the direction in which held notes are
played back by the arpeggiator.

Direction Options: UP, DOWN, UP/DOWN, UP/DOWN 2, DOWN/UP, DOWN/UP 2, and

RANDOM.

NOTE: When UP/DOWN 2 or DOWN/UP 2 is selected, the notes at the extreme ends of the
pattern are repeated as the pattern changes direction. For example, holding down C, E, F,
and G on the keyboard with UP/DOWN 2 selected will play the notes as: C E F G G F E C
C E etc.

VELOCITY MODE
Tapping the VELOCITY MODE box allows you to specify a velocity level for each note in a
pattern. The velocity level for individual notes can be preserved (EACH NOTE), or the overall
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• FIRST NOTE or LAST NOTE played.
• MAXIMUM, MINIMUM or AVERAGE velocity of all notes played.
• ZERO Velocity (Velocity is based only on the Arpeggiator’s VELOCITY OFFSET knob
positions)
• RANDOM Velocity (Useful creating Sample & Hold-like effects.)

SORT ORDER
Tapping the SORT ORDER box allows you to specify the order in which held notes are played
by the Arpeggiator. The Arpeggiator can sort notes in the order that they were played (or the
reverse order); from the lowest note to the highest note (or from high to low); and by the
velocity at which each key was played—either from lowest velocity to the highest, or from
the highest velocity to the lowest.

INDIVIDUAL STEP CONTROLS

In order to achieve greater rhythmic diversity, each step in the Arpeggiator may be
individually turned On or Off. Press the individual step button to change its status. Only
illuminated steps will sound.

GATE OFFSET
The Individual GATE OFFSET knobs can either lengthen or shorten the note-length of each
step in a pattern. The offset is based on the position of Master GATE LENGTH control knob.

VELOCITY OFFSET
The Individual VELOCITY knobs allow specific notes to be played more strongly or more
softly in relation to other notes in the pattern.

TIP: Patching out of a Velocity Controller Output into a CONTROL INPUT on the 904 FILTER
will allow you to adjust the position of the Cutoff with the Arpeggiator per-step.

RIBBON

This is a recreation of a vintage Moog Model 1150 Ribbon Controller. Unlike a traditional
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keyboard with discreet pitches, a Ribbon is more akin to a fretless bass, providing a playing
surface that can swoop and slide between pitches.

NOTE: The 1150 Ribbon is the only Model 15 controller that MUST be patched in order to
work

PATCHING IN THE RIBBON FOR USE

To use the Ribbon as a basic controller in a preset, simply create a patch cable at the MAIN
RIBBON output in the CONTROLLER OUTPUTS section and connect it to the Control input of
any module. The most common are the Frequency input of the 921A and the Control Inputs
on the 904A.

ON/OFF SWITCH
The Control Voltage section of the Ribbon controller is activated by the On/Off switch at the
left end of the playing surface. The Trigger strip of the Ribbon controller is always active

PLAYING THE RIBBON

Touch the Trigger strip in the middle of the 1150 controller to generate a sound (trigger
signal). While holding the Trigger strip, take another finger and slide it left or right on the
ribbon itself to change the pitch (or output voltage) of the Ribbon controller.

NOTE: When multiple fingers are held on the ribbon, the finger furthest to the right takes
priority.

SWITCH 1/2
Switch position 1 is the wide setting, providing a pitch range of over ten octaves. Switch
position 2 is the narrow setting, which provides 25% of the range available when using
setting 1.

AUX CONTROL
This slider provides a second continuously variable control voltage signal that is made
available for patching at the RIBBON AUX output in the CONTROLLER OUTPUTS section.

NOTE: When the Main Ribbon or Aux Controller is released, each can retain its current
value, or reset to zero. To set this behavior, go to
SETTINGS>CONFIGURATION>CONTROLLERS.

PRESETS
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OVERVIEW
The Model 15 can quickly change sounds without the need to re-patch any cables or change
any knob settings. There are a number of Presets available to get you started. Each Preset can
be edited to your liking, or you can create new sounds from scratch.

SELECTING & PLAYING PRESETS

Begin by tapping the BANK / PRESET Tab.

A window will open with the current Category and Preset highlighted. Scroll through the list of
Banks and tap on any one to explore its available Presets. Tap on any Preset to select it. You
can also use the ◄ and ► buttons to step through the Presets in the current Bank. Touch the X
icon to exit.
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WORKING WITH PRESETS
Once you have tapped the Bank / Preset Tab to open the Preset Window, four buttons will
appear.

NEW PRESET
Press this button to open a blank, un-patched preset for creating your own custom sounds.
If you are uncomfortable starting from the beginning, you can also tweak and customize any
existing sound to make it all your own.

SAVE PRESET
Before saving a Preset, you must first select the Bank where you want to save it; then press
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 the SAVE PRESET button. This will prompt you to give your Preset a name. Once you are
finished, press Save to save your Preset, or you can choose to Cancel.

DELETE PRESET
This command will erase the currently selected Preset. If you accidentally delete a preset,
simply press UNDO.

SWIPE LEFT COMMANDS

Swiping left on any Preset or Bank will reveal three icons:

• Share/Send: (SHOW ICON) Choosing this option allows you to share the selected Preset or
Bank with your friends or other users via Airdrop, Mail, Message, etc.

• Edit/Rename: Choose this option to rename the selected Preset or Bank.

• Delete: Select this option to delete the selected Preset or Bank. If you accidentally delete
a Preset or Bank, simply press UNDO to restore it.

MOVING PRESETS
Press and hold the name of a preset to move it; you can then drag it to a new location within
the current Bank, or drag and drop it to a new Bank altogether.

NEW BANK
Press this button to create a new preset Bank. You will be prompted to give your new Bank a
name. Once you are finished, press Save to create the Bank, or press Cancel to end the
operation.

PRESET DESCRIPTIONS & NOTES

Press this box to toggle between the Bank / Preset Tab and the Preset Description area.
Here you can find notes from preset designers about how to use a preset, or tricks used
in the design of a sound. You can also enter your own notes by touching the Preset
Description box.

SETTINGS
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OVERVIEW
Tap the SETTINGS tab in the Top Bar to open the Settings menu. Here, you can set global
parameters for the Model 15 including Audio and MIDI settings, knob control preferences,
manual, tutorials, and more. Tap the X to exit the SETTINGS Tab.

AUDIO
You may need to adjust these parameters in order for your Model 15 to work with other audio
equipment or to achieve peak performance.

BACKGROUND AUDIO
When On, the Model 15 will continue to make sound, and consume battery power while it is
running in the background

RECORDER BEEP
When using the RECORDER module, this feature will produce an audible beep on each beat
of the initial recording. A four-count will be heard before recording begins.

NOTE: There is no beep when recording overdubs.

MINIMAL iOS SIGNAL PROCESSING

This option improves the audio quality of your Model 15 by minimizing the amount of signal
processing in the host device, such as the automatic gain control (AGC). This may cause the
App to sound much quieter on your device.

NOTE: This setting is also known as Measurement Mode in other iOS applications.

ECO MODE
Using the ECO MODE reduces the CPU load and improves battery life by only processing the
modules that are active in the current Preset. With Eco mode off, the Model 15 generates a
constant CPU load and avoids iOS lags.

NOTE: When in the ECO MODE, switching from a Preset with few active modules to a new
Preset with many active modules, the CPU may take a moment to come up to speed, and
audio crackling may occur briefly.

ABLETON LINK DISABLE/ENABLE

Ableton Link allows the Model 15 to match the Beat and Tempo of Ableton Live or other
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device, and the other linked applications will follow. Players can drop out, stop their
performance, restart and fall back in—and still be in sync.

INTERFACE
These commands determine how you and your Model 15 will interact.

CABLE MOTION
When selected, the patch cables will move slightly as your iOS device is moved. When this
feature is not selected, the cables will remain static at all times.

LEFT HANDED
Selecting LEFT HANDED operation moves the Side Bar navigation and controller tabs from
the right edge of the screen to the left edge of the screen. This mode also reverses the
swipe to show/hide behavior for all controllers.

KNOBS
This section allows you to specify how knobs on the Model 15 behave, and what information is
displayed when a knob or switch is touched.

TOOLTIPS
When Tooltips is activated, operating any knob or switch causes the parameter name and
value to be displayed momentarily in the Bank / Preset Tab.

LINEAR
In LINEAR mode (default), the value of a knob is changed by touching it and dragging your
finger up and down or left and right.

CIRCULAR
In CIRCULAR mode, the value of a knob is changed by touching it and dragging your finger
around the knob in a circular motion.

CONTROLLERS
These functions determine the behavior of the Model 1150 Ribbon Controller and the Animoog
keyboard.
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When selected, the value of the Ribbon Controller will return to zero when released. When
not selected, the Ribbon Controller will latch to its last held value after the ribbon is
released.

RIBBON AUX RETURNS TO ZERO

When selected, the value of the Aux Ribbon Controller will return to zero when released.
When not selected, the Aux Ribbon Controller will latch to its last held value after the ribbon
is released.

VERTICAL SLIDES AS MODULATION

When this feature is active, moving your finger vertically on a key produces a control
voltage, available via the MODULATION jacks in CONTROLLER OUTPUTS.

3D TOUCH AS AFTERTOUCH
3D Touch-equipped iOS devices can use 3D Touch to create an aftertouch signal. This can
free up the Vertical Slides motion for sending other modulation information.

NOTE: This option is only visible 3D Touch enabled devices.

MIDI
In addition to simple tasks such as MIDI channel selection, advanced MIDI CC mapping
provides extensive real-time control of various Model 15 features and controls.

MIDI INPUT
The INPUT CHANNEL Tab allows you to set the MIDI input channel for your Model 15. You
can also select the MIDI device(s) being used to control it in the window below it. In OMNI
mode, the Model 15 will respond to all incoming MIDI channels at once. This mode also
allows the Model 15 to properly receive per-note pitch bend, pressure and modulation
signals from advanced MIDI Voice-Per-Channel controllers.

MIDI OUTPUT
The OUTPUT CHANNEL Tab allows you to set the MIDI output channel for the Model 15. You
can also specify which MIDI device(s) the Model 15 will communicate with in the window
below it.
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Press this button to instantly send an “All Notes Off” command on every MIDI channel to
clear any ringing notes or hung commands in your MIDI setup.

BLUETOOTH MIDI
Selecting this option will initiate a search for available Bluetooth MIDI devices. When
located, available devices will appear in the MIDI INPUT and OUTPUT list.

PITCH BEND
The amount of Pitch Bend Range up or down is specified here. This can be saved as a
global value, or recalled per-Preset.

TIP: When operating the Model 15 from a Voice-Per-Channel controller, it is important to

have the Pitch Bend range of the Model 15 set equal to the Pitch Bend range of the
controller for musical applications such as polyphonic Glissandi, etc.

RANGE
Tap the Pitch Bend RANGE box, and scroll up or down to specify a Global Pitch Bend value.

LOAD FROM PRESET

When set to On, the Pitch Bend RANGE global value is ignored, and the Pitch Bend value
saved with the active Preset will be used instead. When set to Off, the Global Pitch Bend
Value is used for every Preset.

SEND NOTES
By default, MIDI note data is transmitted when the Model 15 is in use. To prevent note data
from being transmitted, simply turn this feature Off. All other MIDI data will be transmitted
normally.

SEND POLY PRESSURE, CHANNEL PRESSURE, &

KNOBS/SWITCHES
Selecting this option will initiate a search for available Bluetooth MIDI devices. When
located, available devices will appear in the MIDI INPUT and OUTPUT list.

NOTE: These options do not affect the internal sounds.

CC MAPPING
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and saving a MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) Map, you can specify which MIDI CC numbers
will affect which knobs and features on the Model 15. These maps are recalled
independently of Presets.

MAP CC'S
Selecting this option will show a panel map of MIDI CC assignments. If no MIDI CC is
assigned, the value displayed will be [ - - ]. To make a MIDI CC assignment, tap a knob or
switch, and then operate the corresponding knob or switch on your MIDI controller. The first
MIDI CC number that the Model 15 detects will be assigned to that parameter. Repeat this
process for other knobs and switches. To manually enter a MIDI CC while in this mode,
double-tap any knob or switch. Now enter a MIDI CC and press Set to assign the MIDI CC.

NOTE: The Model 15 needs to see two incoming MIDI CC messages to correctly detect 7-bit
or 14-bit MIDI CC operation. The word “14-bit” will appear above the CC number; the LSB
value will be equal to the MIDI CC number, and the MSB value will be 32 numbers higher.
The Make 14-bit option provides compatibility with devices using 14-bit MIDI control.
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There are five options available in the SAVE/LOAD CC MAP menu.
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• Load: To Load an existing CC Map, select it from the MIDI CC MAPS list and press Load.

• Save: Once you have made all of the necessary MIDI CC assignments, tap SAVE. You will
be prompted to name your CC Map. Once you are finished, tap Save to save your CC Map, or
choose Cancel.

• Delete: Press Delete to remove the selected MIDI CC MAP from the list.

• Cancel: To Exit the SAVE/LOAD CC MAP panel without making any changes, press
CANCEL.

TIP: If you select a MIDI CC MAP from the list and swipe left, you can choose [Share/Send]
{icon} to share the selected CC Map with other users via Airdrop, Mail, Message, etc.;
choose [Edit icon] to rename your MIDI CC Map; or choose the Delete {icon} to remove it
from the list.

BUILT-IN MIDI CCs

Model 15 has a number of MIDI CCs that have fixed behaviors. These can also be used for
MIDI CC mapping, but will always continue to trigger their built-in functionality.
This table list all the built-in MIDI CCs.

CONTROL PARAMETER MIDI CC# CC VALUE RANGE

MOD WHEEL 1 [MSB], 33 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

MIDI Bridge From/To 1 16 [MSB], 48 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

MIDI Bridge From/To 2 17 [MSB], 48 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

MIDI Bridge From/To 3 18 [MSB], 48 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

MIDI Bridge From/To 4 19 [MSB], 48 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

MIDI Bridge From/To 5 20 [MSB], 48 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

MIDI Bridge From/To 6 21 [MSB], 48 [LSB] 0-127 [MSB], 0-16383[MSB,LSB]

POLY LEGATO NOTE NUMBER 84 0-127

SHARE
The parameters for sharing Audio data are located in this section, as well as the commands for
sharing the currently active data in the Model 15—whether it has been saved or not.
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These settings affect the Share feature in the Recorder module. When choosing USE
AUDIOSHARE or USE AUDIOCOPY, CD QUALITY (44.1 kHz/16-bit) can be selected. USE
AUDIOSHARE also allows you to select Highest Quality. This option allows AudioShare to use
the currently active sample rate of the device.

PRESETS
From here you can share Preset information via Airdrop, Mail, iMessage, etc.

• Share Current Patch: Tap to share the currently selected Preset.

• Share Current Bank: Tap to share the currently selected Bank.

• Share Current Arpeggio: Tap to share the currently selected Arpeggio.

• Share Current CC Map: Tap to share the currently selected MIDI CC Map.

NOTE: The information shared here is the current data, whether saved or not. For example,
if you load a Preset and tweak the filter a bit, it will be the unsaved version that is shared.

SCALES
The Animoog keyboard can be set to play in any of 22 musical scales, and in any musical key.
Individual keys can be muted or removed from any scale to create custom scales that can be
saved as part of a Preset.

SCALE
There are 22 Musical Scales to choose from. Tap your finger on the Scale box and scroll to
select a scale from the list.

ROOT NOTE (KEY)

Any of the 12 musical notes can be chosen as the Root Note for a scale. Tap the Root Note
box and select a Key from the list.

LOCK
When On, the Scale Lock function allows you to retain the currently selected SCALE and
ROOT NOTE when changing Presets, regardless of the Scale saved within a Preset.
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Select this option to view the Model 15 MANUAL and QUICKSTART GUIDE.

ABOUT
Select this option to view the current software version and information regarding the Model 15
App.

MODULES
CONTROL PANEL CP-15B
The CP-15B Control panel contains a modified version of the original CP-15 found on the
original Moog Model 15 Modular Synthesizer.

POWER
When you launch the Model 15, the red lamp indicates that the power is On. Turn the power
switch to Off if you wish to temporarily mute the output of the application without having to
change any knobs or connections

TRUNK LINES
In the Model 15 App, Trunk Lines carry audio signals from your Model 15 to the audio
output of your iOS device.

NOTE: The Delay and Recorder module are located after the Trunk Line connections in the
audio chain.

NOTE 2: If only one Trunk Line is connected, the signal will be sent to both channels. If both
Trunk Lines are connected, Trunk Line 1 will carry the Left signal, and Trunk Line 2 will
carry the Right signal.

CONTROLS TO OSCILLATORS & CONTROLS TO ENVELOPES

These switches have been added to minimize patching between a keyboard controller and
the Model 15 itself.

Controls To Oscillator [Red switch]: When On, this switch patches the keyboard’s Pitch
Control Voltage Output to the Frequency Control Input of the 921A Oscillator Driver. This
allows both 921B oscillators to be played in pitch without patching.
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keyboard’s Trigger signals from the TRIGGER Outputs on the panel to the Trigger inputs on
both 911 Envelope Generators.

To bypass these internal connections, simply turn the corresponding switch to Off.

NOTE: The Model 1150 Ribbon Controller does not feature any hard-wired connections, and
must be patched from the RIBBON MAIN and RIBBON AUX CONTROLLER OUTPUTS in
order
to function

CONTROLLER OUTPUTS
Traditionally, pressing a key (or touching the ribbon) on a modular synthesizer creates a
Control Voltage that can be used to determine the pitch of a note played, plus a Trigger
signal that can be used to trigger envelope generators. This section has been updated to
provide Control Voltage and Trigger outputs from the Keyboard, Animoog Keyboard, and
Ribbon controller. Multiple outputs are provided, so you can send the same control signal to
multiple locations.

NOTE: For more information on how the Moog Keyboard, Animoog Keyboard, and Model
1150 Ribbon Controller generate the various signals listed below, please refer to the
Controllers Section of this manual.

PITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE

These three PITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE jacks each output a Control Voltage based on a note
held on the keyboard. This voltage can be used to control the Pitch of Oscillators, or it can
be patched to other modules. This allows the key being played to adjust things such as filter
frequency, rectangular wave pulse-width, and more. In addition, three TRIGGER jacks are
provided which allow you to trigger envelopes when new notes are played.

MODULATION CONTROL VOLTAGE

While the Pitch wheel is permanently assigned to Pitch Bend, the Modulation Wheel can be
used to control nearly any module. These three MODULATION jacks each output a Control
Voltage based on the position of the Mod Wheel. This signal can be used to open the filter,
change the delay time, or change the speed of a modulation oscillator, etc.

NOTE: Incoming MIDI CC 1 messages also appear here.

VELOCITY CONTROL VOLTAGE

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can be used to add emphasis to the VCA and VCF, or to change other parameters including
DELAY FEEDBACK, etc.

NOTE: Incoming MIDI Velocity messages also appear here.

AFTERTOUCH CONTROL VOLTAGE

These three AFTERTOUCH jacks each output a Control Voltage based on Aftertouch
(pressure). Depending on the module this signal is patched to, Aftertouch can be used to
control filter brightness, oscillator pitch, etc.

NOTE: Incoming MIDI Channel Aftertouch and Poly Aftertouch messages also appear here.

POLYPHONIC SWITCH
The original Model 15 was by and large a monophonic instrument with duophonic
capabilities. With the Polyphonic switch set to On, the Model 15 Application provides four-
voice polyphony—essentially allowing you to play four Model 15 synthesizers from one
controller. When set to Off, the Model 15 performs monophonically, just as the original.

NOTE: A single voice played in monophonic mode will always be louder than an individual
voice played in polyphonic mode. In polyphonic mode, all four voiced are summed together,
and the volume of each individual voice is lowered to prevent clipping of the audio signal.

RIBBON MAIN
The Ribbon Controller features two independent controllers. The Ribbon itself features a
continuous Control Voltage output determined by finger position on the beige colored upper
strip, and a light grey lower strip, which sends a Trigger when pressed.

RIBBON AUX
The Ribbon Controller also features an AUX CONTROL slider that sends a second Control
Voltage signal available at the Ribbon Aux output.

NOTE: The Ribbon Main and Ribbon Aux Trigger output are both derived from the lower
trigger strip on the Ribbon Controller

MIXER
This 4-channel Mixer can be used with audio or control signals. When using audio signals,
the mixer can be placed anywhere in the signal chain. Mixing control signals allows you to
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module. There are two sets of outputs. The primary outputs [ + ] are normal; the second set
[ – ] is phase reversed, or inverted by 180 degrees.

NOTE: The gain controls on the Mixer can be used to overdrive the input of the mixer itself,
or to overdrive other modules like the 904A Filter.

REVERSIBLE ATTENUATOR
The Reversible Attenuator can decrease and/or phase invert signal level. With the knob at
center position, no attenuation is being provided. Right of center, attenuation is applied to a
signal all until the knob is placed at +10. Left of center, the phase of a signal is reversed
and attenuation is applied to a signal until the knob is placed at -10.

MULTIPLES
Two clusters of Multiple jacks are provided. Each one consists of four jacks wired together.
These Multiples allow you to insert a signal into any one jack and have it output at the other
three. In addition, each multiple can allow signals to be “summed” together into one,
although there is no individual gain control for each input.

TIP: Use a Multiple to double a control signal, by splitting it and then sending it twice to the
same destination.

OSCILLATORS (VCOs)
Oscillators are the primary sound source of the Model 15. The octave range, semitone, and
tuning controls will determine the frequency of the oscillator, while the waveform is responsible
for the overall harmonic content of the oscillator output. Oscillators can also be used as
modulation sources, especially for other oscillators.

TIP: Changing the pulse width (duty-cycle) of the Rectangular wave from narrow to wide can
dramatically change its harmonic content. Control inputs allow the pulse width to be
modulated by a control signal, creating PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) effects.

921 OSCILLATOR
SCALE SWITCH
The Scale switch determines the range of the Frequency knob. With the Scale switch in the
[±6 OCT.] position, the Frequency knob sweeps the Oscillator’s pitch ± 6 Octaves. With the
switch in the [± 12 SEMI.] position, the Frequency knob sweeps the Oscillator’s pitch ± 12
Semitones.
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This switch selects between SUB-AUDIO and AUDIO settings, making the 921 ideal as either
an audio oscillator (VCO) or a low-frequency oscillator (LFO). In addition to the Frequency
knob setting, the pitch of the 921 Oscillator is further controlled by the six-position Range
dial.

FREQUENCY CONTROL INPUTS

Control signals connected to these three inputs will determine the pitch of the Oscillator in
response to a key being played or from a modulation source. The inputs are internally
summed into one signal.

WIDTH CONTROL INPUTS

Control signals connected to these two WIDTH CONTROL IN inputs will affect the width of
the Rectangular wave, and can create PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) oscillator effects. The
Rectangular Width knob manually sets the default width of the Rectangular Wave.

CLAMP TRIG INPUT

The Clamping Point knob is used to determine the retrigger point of the wave cycle, in the
presence of a trigger input, which can provide many interesting and exotic effects.

AUXILIARY OUT SECTION

The Auxiliary output section features a six-position AUX OUT WAVEFORM selection dial, with
a dedicated Aux Out Level knob, making it easy to use the 921 as a modulation source.
Although the two Auxiliary outputs look identical, they’re not; the waveform of the + jack is
normal, while the – output is inverted by 180 degrees.

WAVE OUTPUTS
The 921 has dedicated SINE, TRIANGULAR, SAWTOOTH, and RECTANGULAR output jacks,
with all of the waves available simultaneously.

921A OSCILLATOR DRIVER

The 921A has no output jacks. Instead, it is internally connected to the two 921B
Oscillators, providing master tuning and pulse-width control.

SEMITONE / OCTAVE SWITCH

This switch directly affects the range of the Frequency knob. With the switch in the
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Octave position, the Frequency knob sweeps ± 6 Octaves.

FREQUENCY KNOB
This knob functions as a master Frequency control for both 921B oscillators. It’s range is
determined by the Semitone / Octave switch.

WIDTH KNOB
This knob functions as a master pulse width control for both 921B oscillators.

WIDTH (CONTROL INPUT)

Control signals connected to these two WIDTH inputs will affect the pulse width of the
Rectangular wave, and can create PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) effects. The WIDTH OF
RECTANGULAR WAVE knob manually sets the default width of the Rectangular Wave.

FREQUENCY (CONTROL INPUT)

Control signals connected to these three FREQUENCY inputs will determine the pitch of the
Oscillators in response to a key being played, or from a modulation source. The inputs are
internally summed into one signal, but preserve the relative strength of each signal.

921B OSCILLATOR
Each of the 921B oscillators feature four individual outputs, one for each Waveform.

FREQUENCY KNOB
This control is used to offset the pitch of an oscillator by up to ± 12 semitones from the
921A Oscillator Driver setting.

RANGE DIAL
This is a five-octave selector switch with a sixth position (LO) for using the 921B as a Low
Frequency Oscillator (LFO).

SYNCH WEAK-STRONG SWITCH

Because Pitch stability is not an issue in the Model 15 app, two new synch algorithms have
been added. SYNCH WEAK is inspired by the original Phase Locked Loop behavior. Every
difference in phase from the SYNCH IN jack will cause the Oscillator to try to gradually
match up to its own phase, thus preserving its own original waveform. SYNCH STRONG
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zero-crossing of the input synch signal. The result is a complex, hard-edged sound with a
shifting harmonic content.

NOTE: In order for the SYNCH WEAK-STRONG switch to have an effect, you will need to
patch any waveshape output from one 921B oscillator into the SYNCH IN jack on another
921B.

A.C. MODULATE & D.C. MODULATE INPUTS

These inputs allow for oscillator Frequency Modulation. Both inputs behave similarly,
however the effect of modulation on the D.C. MODULATE input is far greater.

FILTERS
There are two types of filters in the Model 15. The first is a Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF),
where the Cutoff Frequency can be controlled by another modulating source. The second type is
a static filter that uses settings that remain constant throughout the duration of a sound.

904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF)

This is the legendary 24dB-per-octave, 4-pole “Ladder” filter, developed by Dr. Robert Moog,
that helped to give the original Model 15 its classic sound.

FIXED CONTROL VOLTAGE KNOB

This control is used to determine the Cutoff Frequency of the Low Pass filter.

FREQUENCY RANGE KNOB

This knob specifies the frequency range of the FIXED CONTROL VOLTAGE knob:
1 = (1 Hz ~ 5 kHz)
2 = (4 Hz ~ 20 kHz)
3= (16 Hz ~ 80 kHz)

REGENERATION (RESONANCE) KNOB

This control re-introduces a portion of the filtered sound back into the Filter to create an
emphasis peak at the Filter’s Cutoff Frequency. Set high enough, REGENERATION can cause
the Filter to self-oscillate, producing a usable sine wave sound source.

FIXED CONTROL VOLTAGE KNOB

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FIXED CONTROL VOLTAGE (Cutoff Frequency) knob to be modulated or controlled by other
modules, often one of the 911 Envelope Generators.

923 FILTERS
The 923 features two independent filters; a LOWPASS filter and a HIGHPASS filter. Each
filter is equipped with a frequency cutoff knob offering a 10 Hz to 10 kHz range. Both filters
provide a 6dB/Octave roll-off either above (HIGHPASS) or below (LOWPASS) the cutoff
frequency.

Located at the bottom of the 923 Filter Module are the Noise Source outputs. Noise is useful
both as an audio or modulation source. WHITE Noise is bright and ideal for creating wind
and pitched percussion effects, while PINK Noise is darker and ideal for creating waterfalls,
thunder, and deep percussion effects.

907A FIXED FILTER BANK

The Fixed Filter Bank provides the ability to sculpt the tonal signature of a sound across the
entire audio range. In an analog 907A module, each of the eight bands are tied to an
individually-wound inductor coil, providing each band with a unique tone. The addition of a
LOW PASS and HIGH PASS filter provides additional tone control.

NOTE: If all of the controls are turned down, NO SOUND will pass through the 907A.

TIP: The Fixed Filter Bank cannot be Voltage Controlled in the same way as the 904A
Voltage Controlled Filter. However, using the two filters together—either in series or in
parallel—can produce outstanding results.

NOTE: ALL of the FIXED FILTER BANK knobs can be assigned to unique MIDI CC numbers.

AMPLIFIERS
Amplifiers are used to boost or attenuate the level of an audio or control signal.

902 VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA)

The Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) is a differential (non-summing) amplifier used to
boost or attenuate the level of a sound before it exits the synthesizer.

FIXED CONTROL VOLTAGE KNOB

This knob determines the amount of gain applied by the amplifier to a signal.
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This switch chooses whether the voltage control curve of the amplifier is Linear or
Exponential. The setting applies both to the control inputs, and to the FIXED CONTROL
VOLTAGE after they have been summed.

CONTROL INPUTS
These internally summed CONTROL INPUTS allow the gain level of the 902 to be
dynamically controlled by another module, most often one of the 911 Envelope Generators.

TIP: VCA modules can be used to provide a changing level for any signal passing through
them. Try patching the SINE wave output from an Oscillator in LFO mode (LO or SUB
AUDIO) into the Control Input of a 902 to create tremolo effects.

NOTE: The signal connected to the upper Signal Input jack will appear 180 degrees out of
phase on the upper Signal Output jack, and normal on the lower Signal Output jack. The
opposite is true for the lower Signal Input Jack—the upper Signal Output jack is normal, and
the lower Signal Output jack will be out of phase by 180 degrees.

AMPLIFIERS (EXTENSION CABINET)

This bonus module contains two summing amplifiers designed to boost the level of an audio
or control signal by up to 6 times (much higher than the 902 output). Each amplifier is
equipped with two SIGNAL INPUTS, two SIGNAL OUTPUTS, and a level knob.

NOTE: Contrary to the 902 VCAs, the same processed signal is present on both SIGNAL
OUTPUT jacks, making these amplifiers useful as Multiples when the level knob is set to 1.

911 ENVELOPE GENERATORS

Reacting to a Trigger from the keyboard or other source, the Envelope Generator creates a
control signal whose contour or shape is defined by four controls

T1 (ATTACK KNOB)
The first Envelope stage determines the amount of time it takes for a signal to go from zero
to its maximum value after a note is pressed

T2 (DECAY KNOB)
The second Envelope stage determines the amount of time it takes for a signal to go from its
maximum value to the Sustain level when a note is held.
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This final Envelope stage determines the amount of time it takes for a signal to return to zero
after a note is released.

Esus (SUSTAIN KNOB)

Unlike the other three Envelope stages, which are time based, {they're not depending on
time, they're based on time} this control sets the constant signal level output of the envelope
while a note is held.

Envelope Generators are often used to provide a changing control

signal to the VCA and/or the VCF to add articulation to a sound being played.

ATTENUATORS
Attenuators allow you to lower the level of any audio or control signal. By lowering the knob
value, you can apply the right amount of control change to any module or function—or limit the
level of any audio source.

955 ATTENUATORS
This module contains three individual attenuators, each with an IN and an OUT. Setting the
Attenuation knob to 10 will allow signal to pass at full strength. Rotate the Attenuation knob
to the left to attenuate the signal. NOTE: If an Attenuator is set to 0, NO SIGNAL will pass.

TIP: The three attenuators in this module are “normalized” in a descending order. For
example, the signal arriving at the IN jack of the first (top) attenuator is sent to the OUT
jacks of all remaining attenuators—unless it is blocked by a signal connected to the IN jack
of one of the other Attenuators.

REVERSIBLE ATTENUATOR (CP-15B)

This module contains three individual attenuators, each with an IN and an OUT. Setting the
Attenuation knob to 10 will allow signal to pass at full strength. Rotate the Attenuation knob
to the left to attenuate the signal. NOTE: If an Attenuator is set to 0, NO SIGNAL will pass.

TIP: The three attenuators in this module are “normalized” in a descending order. For
example, the signal arriving at the IN jack of the first (top) attenuator is sent to the OUT
jacks of all remaining attenuators—unless it is blocked by a signal connected to the IN jack
of one of the other Attenuators.
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EXTENSION CABINET)
This bonus module is similar to a standard Reversible Attenuator (described above), but
with the addition of a Control input jack allowing modulation of the Attenuation amount.

TIP: By connecting audio rate signals to the Control input, interesting effects like Ring
Modulation can be achieved.

AUDIO BRIDGE & MIDI BRIDGE

OVERVIEW
The Audio Bridge and MIDI Bridge modules
provide patch points that allow the Model 15 to
interact with other iOS apps or external devices.

NOTE: The Audio Bridge and MIDI Bridge paths

are not interchangeable.

AUDIO BRIDGE
Audio Bridge allows the Model 15 to access—and be accessed by—other audio apps on your
iOS device. The From jacks receive audio from other iOS apps or the outside world, allowing
the Model 15 to appear as an effect processor in these other Apps. The To jacks send audio
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The Inter-App Audio unit labeled Model 15 provides the same audio information that is
delivered to the speakers via the Trunk Lines.

The To and From jacks are arranged in pairs. Bus 1 contains Channels 1 and 2. Bus 2
contains Channels 3 and 4. Each Bus features a Mono/Stereo switch. These busses will
appear as options when using other Inter-App Audio enabled apps, or through Audiobus.

NOTE: When the BUS CHANNEL switch is set to Stereo, each From port will carry the stereo
signal of the Bus over a single Model 15 wire by using two of the internal synth voices. The
corresponding TO port will split the signals back out to the left and right audio channels of
the Bus. This allows an external stereo signal to be easily connected through a module, like
the 904A filter, while preserving the stereo image.

In the MONO mode, each From port carries an independent Mono signal on one voice.

As an instrument or audio source, the Model 15 will appear as Model 15, Model 15
AudioBridge To 1/2 and Model 15 AudioBridge To 3/4.

As an external effect or audio processor, the Model 15 will appear as Model 15 AudioBridge
From 1/2 and Model 15 AudioBridge From 3/4.

NOTE: The separate "Using AudioBridge" manual contains more details and will help you get
the most out of AudioBridge.

MIDI BRIDGE
The MIDI Bridge module provides six MIDI outputs and six corresponding MIDI inputs.
Signals connected to the MIDI To outputs will be sent as MIDI CC Messages. Incoming MIDI
CC Messages—will automatically be available at the corresponding MIDI From inputs. Refer
to Section 8.3 of this manual for information on how to set the correct MIDI channel and
how to choose the appropriate MIDI device(s).

To MIDI outputs:
CC #: 16 – 21
LSB/MSB = Base CC#, Base CC# +32 (16/48; 17/29; 18/50; etc.)
Format: 14-bit MIDI Switch (On/Off)

From MIDI inputs:

CC #: 16 – 21
LSB/MSB = Base CC#, Base CC# +32 (16/48; 17/29; 18/50; etc.)
Format: 14-bit MIDI Switch (On/Off)
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DELAY EFFECT MODULE
OVERVIEW
The Model 15 is equipped with a Ping-Pong DELAY EFFECT. Positioned after the TRUNK
LINES, the DELAY EFFECT Module processes the entire output of the Model 15.

DELAY PARAMETERS
TIME KNOB
The Time knob determines the amount of delay time applied to the output of the Model 15.
There is also a dedicated Control Input for Time allowing it to be modulated.

MIX KNOB
This knob sets the blend between the dry input signal and the effected signal. There is also
a dedicated Control Input for Mix allowing it to be modulated.

FEEDBACK KNOB
This knob determines the amount of delay signal fed back into itself. This can result in both
longer delay trails and self-oscillation. There is also a dedicated Control Input for Feedback
allowing it to be modulated.

CLOCK SYNC SWITCH

When ON, the Delay TIME control is used to determine the BPM subdivision for the Delay
Effect. When Off, the Delay TIME is fully variable.

RECORDER MODULE
OVERVIEW
This is a real-time audio recorder with overdub capabilities. Unlimited overdubs can be
performed using different Presets to create intricate patterns and performances. These
performances are saved to the Buffer Clipboard that can be shared via AudioShare,
AudioCopy/AudioPaste, Email or even Text Message as a .wav file.

NOTE: The recorder follows the Model 15 tempo, and is also compatible with Ableton Link.

RECORD BUTTON
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 This is a real-time audio recorder with overdub capabilities. Unlimited overdubs can be
performed Tap the Record button to begin recording. The Model 15 will provide a four-count
at the current tempo before recording begins.

NOTE: The white ring around the Record button shows elapsed and remaining recording
time.
Touch the Record button again and the recorder will seamlessly switch to Overdub mode.
The recorder will continue to loop-record when in Overdub mode until the Overdub or
Play/Stop button is pressed.

WARNING: Pressing the Record button will clear anything in the Buffer.

PLAY / STOP BUTTON

Press the Play/Stop button at any time to play back a performance, or to end the recording
process. During playback, a white ring will form around the Play/Stop button showing the
elapsed/remaining playback time.

TIP: Pressing PLAY/STOP to end an ongoing recording will play it back immediately without
activating the Overdub mode.

OVERDUB BUTTON
To manually set the Recorder to Overdub mode, first press the Overdub button (the button
will light).

TIP: You can also press the Overdub button at any time during playback.

NOTE: There is no four-count when overdubbing.

BUFFER
The audio recording is temporarily stored in a Buffer. The Model 15 does not save audio
data internally, so it must be shared or saved via the Share button.

NOTE: Exiting and restarting the Model 15 will clear the buffer.

COPY BUTTON
Pressing the Copy button will copy the contents of the Recorder and save it to the clipboard
as a WAV file. Using AudioShare, AudioCopy / AudioPaste or the General Pasteboard, this file
can be saved, renamed, archived, and/or shared.
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 PASTE BUTTON
Using AudioShare, AudioCopy / AudioPaste or the General Pasteboard, any previously saved
audio files in the .wav format and in the general pasteboard can be pasted into the buffer,
and played by the Model 15 Recorder by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.

UNDO BUTTON
This button will undo the most recent operation performed in the Recorder module.

NOTE: The global Undo and Redo buttons in the Top Bar cannot be used to undo and redo
recording operations.

CLEAR BUTTON
Pressing the Clear button will empty the buffer and erase any content in the Recorder.

SHARE BUTTON
Pressing the Share button allows you to share the audio file currently in the Buffer with
other nearby Apple AirDrop users or via Message, Mail, AudioShare and other compatible
Apps.

SHARING DATA WITH OTHER USERS

OVERVIEW
Sharing allows you to interact with other Model 15 users, musicians, and friends.
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 SHARING SAVED DATA
Saved data can be shared directly from a Bank /
Preset Tab, by accessing the Save/Load CC Map
panel (Settings>Configuration>MIDI), or by
accessing the Load tab of the Arpeggiator. In all of
these instances, you simply need to swipe left on
the name of the Preset, Bank, MIDI CC Map, or
Arpeggio pattern and touch the Share icon. {Show
icon}Then choose the method you want to use to
share the data.

SHARING CURRENT DATA

Tap on the Settings Tab in the Top Bar, and select the Share panel. From the Presets column
you can share the current Preset or the current Bank, as well as the current Arpeggio
pattern and the current MIDI CC Map. Again, tap the appropriate Share button and select
the method of sharing. The file will be sent via the selected method.

SHARING AUDIO DATA FROM THE RECORDER

Pressing the Share button in the Recorder allows you to share the audio file currently in the
Buffer with other nearby AirDrop users or via Message, Mail, AudioShare and more.

IMPORTING SHARED DATA

When you receive Model 15 data, the message will contain an icon representing the data.

Click on the icon to show your options. When you copy a Preset, MIDI CC Map or Arpeggio
pattern to the Model 15, the data is loaded into the current settings, but not saved. So if
someone sends you a Preset and you copy it to the Model 15, you must then save it if you wish
to keep it for further use.

KEYBOARD COMMANDS
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OVERVIEW
A number of shortcut commands can be accessed from an iOS-compatible QWERTY keyboard.
These commands include navigation, Preset selection, zoom, undo and redo, as well as the
ability to hide and unhide the current controller. In addition, it is possible to use the Bluetooth
keyboard to sound notes on the Model 15 using familiar Logic Pro X Commands.

NAVIGATION COMMANDS
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to navigate the Model 15 without having to touch
the screen.

TAP TEMPO Space Bar (Tap the space bar 4+ times to set the BPM)

NEXT PRESET ► (Selects the next Preset in the current Bank)

PREVIOUS PRESET ◄ (Selects the previous Preset in the current Bank)

HIDE CONTROLLER ◄

VIEW CONTROLLER ►

ZOOM IN (Repeat to Zoom in further)

FULL ZOOM IN Shift ↑ (Zooms all the way in)

ZOOM OUT ↑ (Repeat to Zoom out further)

FULL ZOOM OUT Shift ↓ (Selects the next Preset in the current Bank)

UNDO Z

REDO Shift Z
The next set of shortcut commands allow you to navigate to a particular module(s) instantly.
Please note that that keys are laid out in a 4 x 4 matrix to graphically reflect the modules layout
of the Model 15, so you can intuitively call up the module you need to access.

907A Fixed Filter Bank ctrl+1

995 Attenuators ctrl+2

904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter/td> ctrl+3

902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier(s) ctrl+4

921A/B Oscillator(s) ctrl+Q

923 Filters/Noise ctrl+W

921 Voltage Controlled Oscillator ctrl+E

911 Envelope Generators ctrl+R

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 CP-15B Mixer ctrl+A

CP-15B Reversible Attenuator/Multi ctrl+S

CP-15B Controller Outputs ctrl+D

CP-15B Controls To/Trunk Lines ctrl+F

Audio Bridge ctrl+Z

Delay ctrl+X

Reversible Attenuators and Amplifiers ctrl+C

Recorder/Buffer ctrl+V

NOTE COMMANDS
These shortcut commands allow notes to be played on the Model 15 over a six-octave range,
and at a variety of different velocity levels. The keyboard buttons can be used to trigger notes
on the Model 15. The keys are laid out in a piano-style chromatic scale.

The note duration is fixed at about a half-second. Press the Tab key before playing a note to
have it hold. Press the Tab key again to release the note(s).

CHANGING OCTAVES
The available range is six octaves.

Lowering the Octave: Each press of the Z key will lower the pitch by one octave.

Raising the Octave:Each press of the X key will raise the pitch by one octave.

CHANGING THE VELOCITY

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 In order to audition notes at one of eight different velocity levels, connect a patch cable
from the VELOCITY controller outputs to the Control Inputs of the active VCA (and or VCF).

Lowering the Velocity: Each press of the C key will lower the Velocity.

Raising the Velocity: Each press of the V key will raise the Velocity.

SUPPORT
Should you experience any issues with your Model 15 Application, please contact
[email protected]
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