Waveform Processing
WP-20 Mini-Synth Sound Effects Synthesizer

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OPERATION

NOTE   If any of the following tests fail to work
       properly, refer to 'TROUBLESHOOTING' section.

1)    Connect the WP-20 to the AUX. input of an amp-
      lifier with shielded audio cable.
2)    Set controls as shown on set-up patch sheet.
3)    Advance Oscillator Volume, Filter Cut Off and
      Output level controls to midrange.
4)    Turn the left hand Modulation control slowly
      up and down. A tone of changing frequency
      should be heard.
5)    Vary the left hand Modulation control and the
      VCF cut-off frequency. Notice the differences
      in pitch and timbre.
6)    Advance the right hand Modulation control. The
      oscillator is now being modulated by the LFO.
7)    Advance the LFO frequency control and experi-
      ment with the LFO switch settings.
8)    Turn the right hand Modulation knob off (to
      the left). Move the switch below the Frequen-
      cy cut off knob to the AD/LFO position. The
      filter is now being controlled by the LFO.
      Vary the LFO knob, the left hand Modulation
      knob and the Filter knob to make different
      sounds
(9)   Set both the Attack and Decay knobs to the
      9 o'clock position. Move the Filter select
      switches to the AD position. Press the Trigger
      button firmly and release. The filter is now
      being controlled by the AD generator. Change
      the Attack/Decay settings. Move the Sustain
      and Repeat switches.
(10)  Turn the VCO volume off. Turn the Noise vol-
      ume fully on. Set the Filter select switch
      back to Manual. Vary the cut off frequency
      knob. The sound of wind should be heard.


TROUBLESHOOTING

(1)   Are both the WP-20 and the amplifier turned on
      Are the batteries in the WP-20 fresh?
(2)   Is the WP-20 correctly connected to the AUX.
      input of your amplifier?
(3)   Check for proper parts placement on the PC
      Board. Check for proper wiring between con-
      trols and board. Check for bad solder connec-
      tions and shorts between copper traces on the
      PC Board.
(4)   Replace IC3 with one that is known to be good.
(5)   Replace Q4 with one that is known to be good.

SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
No sound from oscillator
    See 4 and 5 above.

No noise
    Is Q1 oriented correctly?
    Change Q1.

LFO not working
    Change IC4.

Filter not working
    Change Q3.
    Change IC2.

VCA not working
    Change Q2
    Change IC2.

AD Generator not working -
    Change IC1.
    Change Dl and D2

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