Doepfer Pocket Dial (device no longer available) - Manual (Page 5)

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User's Guide Page 5
If absolute MIDI data transmission is used (e.g. MIDI controllers) the device or software controlled by
Pocket Dial should be able to transmit the new controller data to Pocket Dial after a preset change (if
e.g. the sound was changed). The new data is used by Pocket Dial as starting value for the parameter in
question. This enables a jump-free adjustment of parameters.
The absolute values generated by Pocket Dial can be stored in the non-volatile preset memory of
Pocket Dial and are used if a preset is called-up later.
If relative MIDI data transmission is used only increment / decrement information is sent by Pocket Dial.
Different types of inc/dec messages are available as there is no MIDI standard for inc/dec of certain
controllers available so far.
Attention: Only devices that features the data feedback or inc/dec control should be
controlled by POCKET DIAL. For other applications we recommend Pocket Control or Pocket
Fader.
If you need a Midi controller that is able to generate free programmable Midi system exclusive
messages (SysEx) the devices of the Pocket series are not suitable. In this case we recommend
❧ ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ q r s (64 rotary potentiometers) or
t ✉ ✈ ✉ ✇ ① ✉ t ②
(24 faders). These devices allow the
transmission of free user definable Midi strings including SysEx messages.
The main application of Pocket Dial is be the control of different Midi equipment, especially software
synthesizers. In this case Pocket Dial is placed in front of the computer screen so that the absolute
parameter data and their changes can be seen immediately at the screen.
The features of Pocket Dial at a glance
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16 high quality endless rotary encoders (alpha dials), manufacturer: ALPS
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4 banks that can be selected very fast via 4 buttons and LEDs (thus 64 "virtual" controllers are
available)
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32 presets (with 4 banks each, i.e. 128 presets altogether), selected via DIP switch at the rear panel
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Program change button (as long as this buttons is pressed the encoder below no 8 transmits
program change messages for fast preset changes of the unit controlled by Pocket Dial
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Master channel button (for fast adjustment of the MIDI master channel)
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24 detents/pulses per rotation, i.e. the data change is +/-24 per turn (if the encoder is turned slow)
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Acceleration function, i.e. the data change increases if the encoders are turned faster
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Editor program (PC version) for free download from our web site. With this program you can define
the function of each of the 16 controllers in your own 128 presets and you no longer depend on the
factory presets.
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Alternatively you may order the OEM version of Emagic's Sounddiver (PC and Mac version on CD
ROM) together with Pocket Dial (please look at the current price list for the valid price), available
only in connection with Pocket Dial, not a full version of Sounddiver, runs only with Doepfer devices
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Black knobs, about 18 mm diameter, having a good grip
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Distance between the knobs about 30 mm (from center to center)
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Measures about 25 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm
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Solid blue metal case with black and yellow printing