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2Quick StartTempestQuick StartThe best way to get started is to watch our Tempest Quick Start video, presented byRogerLinn.Visitwww.davesmithinstr

3Analog Drum MachineQuick StartSounds, Beats, and ProjectsThere are three terms that are important to know:A Sound is a collection of all settings req

4The Pad Function KeysTempestThe Pad Function Keys16 BeatsIf 16 BeatS is pressed, the sixteen pads are used to play the sixteen Beats in memory. This

5Analog Drum MachineThe Pad Function Keys16 SoundsIf 16 SoundS is pressed, the sixteen pads are used to play the sixteen Sounds (in either Bank A or B

6The Pad Function KeysTempest16 MutesIf 16 MuteS is pressed, the sixteen pads act as sixteen mute switches for playback of the sixteen Sounds in the s

7Analog Drum MachineThe Pad Function Keys16 Time StepsIf 16 tiMe StePS is pressed, the sixteen pads represent sixteen time steps within the beat, usef

8The Pad Function KeysTempest16 TuningsIf 16 tuningS is selected (by pressing the 16 BeatS and 16 tiMe StePS keys together), the sixteen pads play the

9Analog Drum MachineThe Pad Function Keys16 LevelsIf 16 levelS is selected (by pressing 16 SoundS and 16 MuteS together), the sixteen pads play a sing

10Pad OptionsTempestPad OptionsThe buttons in this section provide a variety of useful tricks to get the most out of using the pads for playing both s

11Analog Drum MachineThe Screens KeysThe Screens KeysTempest’s graphic OLED screen can display a variety of different types of information. The keys i

12The Screens KeysTempestEvents Key: The Beat Events screenIf the eventS key is pressed, the Beat Events screen will be displayed. The Beat Events scr

13Analog Drum MachineThe Screens KeysSelect Param Vel: 67Col: 1.1.1Insert 120.0 1.2.01 Beat EventsA1/HatOpnA2/HatClsA3/SnareA4/BassRow: 2Soft Knob 2:

14The Sound ControlsTempestThe Sound ControlsA Sound is a collection of all settings required to produce a drum or other type ofsoundwhenyouplaya

15Analog Drum MachineThe Sound ControlsUse the four arrow keys to move between the screens.

16The Sound ControlsTempestUse the four arrow keys to move between the screens.

17Analog Drum MachineOscillatorsOSC 1SUB OSC LEVELPRE-POSTFILTERAMPVOLUMEFEEDBACK LEVELFEEDBACK LOOPVCAPANLRSUB OSCOSC 2OSC 3OSC 3 LEVELOSC 4 LEVELOSC

18OscillatorsTempestOscillatorsTempest has four oscillators for each of its six voices. Oscillators 1 and 2 are digitally controlled analog oscillator

19Analog Drum MachineOscillatorsIncreasing or decreasing the value from 50 causes the waveshape to become asymmetrical. Lower values narrow the positi

20OscillatorsTempestGlide Mode: FixRate, FixRate A, FixTime, FixTime A—Determines how the oscillators respond when glide is on.FixRate: The time to

21Analog Drum MachineOscillatorsAlso, if level is set to 0, the oscillator is effectively off; modulation applied to the oscillator level will have no

iAnalog Drum Machine Operation Manualby Roger Linn and Andrew McGowanVersion 1.0September 2011Dave Smith Instruments1210 Cabrillo Hwy NHalf Moon Bay,

22LowpassTempestLowpassFrequency: 0...164—Setstheltercutoff frequency over a range of more than 13 octaves. This control steps in semitones when

23Analog Drum MachineHighpassHighpassFrequency: 0...127—Setstheltercutofffrequencyforthe2-polehigh-passlter.Asettingof0passesallfre

24AmpTempestAmpFeedback: 0…127—The left audio output of each voice can feedbackintothesignalpathpre-lter.Dependingupontheamount of feedbac

25Analog Drum MachineEnvelopesEnvelopesTempesthasvesix-stage DAPDSR (delay/attack/peak hold/decay/sustain/release) envelope generators for each of

26EnvelopesTempestSuStain has no effect.Release: 0...127—Sets the release time of the selected envelope. In AD Mode, ReleaSe has no effect.Amount: -

27Analog Drum MachineEnvelopesA Note About Envelope ShapeLike most synthesizers, Tempest’s envelopes are not linear, but curved. Without going into to

28EnvelopesTempestAmount: 0...127—Sets the amount of LFO routed to the destination.Shape: Triangle, Reverse Sawtooth, Sawtooth, Square, Random—The w

29Analog Drum MachineModulation PathsModulation PathsTempest has eight general-purpose modulation paths with a great variety of mod sources and destin

30Choke and Voice AssignTempestChoke and Voice AssignEach of a Beat’s thirty-two Sounds can be choked by one of two other Sounds in the Beat. The most

31Analog Drum MachineChoke and Voice AssignTo Assign a Sound to a Specic Voice:1. In 16 SoundS pad mode and SoundS edit mode, use the Page down or 

ii TempestThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm

32Beat-wide ParametersTempestBeat-wide ParametersNormally the panel sound controls operate on a single sound. However, if Pad Function is set to 16 Be

33Analog Drum MachineMixer and EffectsMixer and EffectsA 32-input mixer permits unique mix (volume, mute, solo, pan, delay send, and delay on/off for

34Real Time FXTempestReal Time FXThe Real Time FX touch sliders have two modes:1. Beat FX: The sliders can alter the sound of the entire Beat playbac

35Analog Drum MachineReal Time FXTo view or edit the Beat FX assignments, press Shift + either PlayBaCk key:Beat FX slider movements are for live perf

36Real Time FXTempestHere’s what the panel keys do:To view or edit the Note FX assignments, select Note FX Assign by holding Shift while pressing eith

37Analog Drum MachineRec/Edit KeysRec/Edit KeysThese four keys provide a variety of functions for editing Sounds, Beats, Play Lists, and Projects. Th

38Rec/Edit KeysTempestTo Quickly Erase only Some Notes from a Beat:1. Press 16 SoundS.2. Turn ReCoRd on and press Play. 3. Hold both Shift and eRaS

39Analog Drum MachineSave/LoadSave/LoadPressing Save/load presents a menu of functions related to saving or loading les.Likeapersonalcomputer,Te

40Save/LoadTempestBeatsaresavedtooneofseveralfoldersinTempest’sashmemory.Theycanalso be exported and saved as system exclusive MIDI dat

41Analog Drum MachineSave/LoadLoading Sounds, Beats, and ProjectsASoundisloadedintoRAMfromashandassignedtooneofTempest’spads.Sounds ca

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42Save/LoadTempestBeat will be lost. Press Save/load again at any time prior to pressing load now to cancel the operation.AProjectisloadedfromas

43Analog Drum MachineSave/LoadTo Export a Sound from RAM over MIDI:1. Connect Tempest to the receiving device (computer running MIDI appli-cation, de

44Save/LoadTempestTo Export a Project from RAM over MIDI:1. Connect Tempest to the receiving device (computer running MIDI appli-cation, dedicated ha

45Analog Drum MachineSave/LoadTo Export from one Tempest (master) to Another (slave) over MIDI:1. Connect MIDI out on the master to MIDI in on the sl

46Save/LoadTempestImportant Import NotesImportingaSound/Beat/Projecttoashwiththesamenameasonealreadyinashwilloverwritethele,soal

47Analog Drum MachineSave/Load3. Press delete nowtodeletethele4. Press againtorenameanotherleorSave/load to exit.Note: Deletedlescan

48System SettingsTempestSystem SettingsPress SYSTEM to view the System menu. The System menu contains various global parameters that apply to all oper

49Analog Drum MachineSystem Settingsmation.)MasterVolumeroutesanexpressionpedaldirectlytomastervolume.The Note FX options allow an expressi

50System SettingsTempestDistortion Source: Project, Beat, Pot Position—Each Beat has its own unique distortion setting but there is also a single dis

51Analog Drum MachineModulation SourcesModulation SourcesPitch EnvelopeFilter EnvelopeAmp EnvelopeAux 1 EnvelopeAux 2 EnvelopeLFO 1LFO 2VelocityNote N

iv TempestTable of ContentsWhat’s a Tempest? ...1Quick Start ...2Overview of

52Modulation DestinationsTempestModulation DestinationsOsc 1 FrequencyOsc 2 FrequencyOsc 3 FrequencyOsc 4 FrequencyOsc All FreqOsc 1/2 MixOsc 3 LevelO

53Analog Drum MachineSamplesSamplesWhite NoisePink NoiseGreen NoiseResonant 4K NoiseSoft NoiseCicadaBuzzedChain LinkGrinder420 HighPass NoiseTight Boo

54SamplesTempestFunk SnLM-1 SnareLinnDrum SDBasiclyBeatboxMachineTwinDryShort AttackDigi 8CompuSnarePlasticSnare TrashBucketToy DrumAbruptWhat Snare?C

55Analog Drum MachineSamples9009 HH2Perc HatDR55 HHRight Foot PedalAnother PercClosing HHSmall Hi HatUnnaturalTrip Hop HHAliensSilver HHKicky Hi HatLa

56SamplesTempestLight CrossLow CrossJam Block HJam Block LKeysGuiroCastanetDrag That ClickMoon GolfReal ShakerCabasa ACabasa BLM-1 CabasaLinnDrum Caba

57Analog Drum MachineSamplesSquareWmBellRdBellR2BellW2BellFmtBellFzReedFmtAOhFmtAhhBanjo1TriPlusDisBelPulse2Pulse3SqrReedOohhEehhFeedbackPiano1E.PnoM.

58SupportTempestSupportTroubleshootingHere are a few suggestions for resolving problems that may occur.The sequencer has stopped running.Make sure MID

59Analog Drum MachineWarranty RepairWarranty RepairDave Smith Instruments warrants that Tempest will be free from defects in mate-rials and/or workman

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vi TempestCredits and AcknowledgementFor their samples, thanks to:Angus Hewlett/FXpansion Audio samples © 2007 FXpansion Audio UK Ltd. Used with perm

1Analog Drum MachineWhat’s a Tempest?What’s a Tempest?Tempest is a professional drum machine that generates its sounds using six powerful analog synth