OP-Z 11. Master/Lights/USB Flashcards
Master
the master track allows you to transpose selected tracks and create harmonic chord progressions. the OP-Z automatically analyses the notes used in the bass, lead, arp and chord tracks to determine the key of the pattern. using the piano keys it is then possible to change key / mode. use the dials to control the master effects and filter.
Green Dial
Turn the green dial to adjust the master chorus effect. this will also add a subtle stereo effect.
Blue Dial
The blue dial controls the master drive, adding a subtle overdrive to your mix.
Yellow and Red Dials
The yellow and red dials control the master filter. It’s a combination high-pass / low-pass filter, with an unaffected neutral setting in the middle.
Transpose Tracks
OP-Z automatically analyses the notes used in the bass, lead, arp and chord tracks and detects the mode and key of the active pattern.
the bass track is the main source for this analysis.
using the piano keys it is then possible to transpose the pattern and change its key and mode.
to choose which tracks to be included press and hold shift and press the different track buttons. to include a track make sure its track led is lit.
use the transpose buttons to change octave used (represented by the value keys).
pro-tip: transposing drums can be a great way to do drum fills.
Chord Progressions
By programming different chords onto the master track you can create chord progressions. Program the master track just like any of the audio tracks. hold track + shift and choose playback speed using the value keys. A setting of 4 gives you afour bar loop.pro-tip: extend the master track duration by lowering the playback speed to allow for longer sequences.
Lights
The OP-Z has a separate track dedicated entirely to controlling your light rig.you can program this track just like any other track on the OP-Z.
set pattern
use the value keys to select one of the 10 patterns.
effects
play the white keys to trigger effects and animations.
preview mode
toggle between fixture preview and step view
main color
(green dial)
the main color applied to all connected rgb fixtures
alternate color
(blue dial)
used by certain effects to instantly switch color
pattern speed
(yellow dial)
the scroll speed of the currently selected pattern
intensity
(red dial)
the default intensity of the currently lit fixtures
setup
to control dmx you need a usb dmx interface connected to the OP-Z. It can be connected directly to the usb port.
connecting the dmx interface directly to you OP-Z is convenient but might deplete you battery faster than you want. in that case, use a powered hub.
refer to the usb chapter to learn which hubs and dmx interfaces that are compatible with OP-Z (sold separately).
configure dmx
OP-Z can transform sequencer data to dmx channel data and send it out using a usb dmx interface. use the dmx.json file found in content mode to configure the outgoing channel data to correspond to your dmx fixture setup.
the maximum total number of channels that can be configured is 128.
supported channel types
USB
OP-Z can be controlled using the usb midi port. connect OP-Z to a computer or other usb host using the included C to A cable. if using a C to C cable, please make sure to use a high quality cable. OP-Z has usb host functionality that allows you to connect usb devices directly into the usb-c port.
OP-Z supports most usb midi devices that adhere to the usb plug-and-play standard.
the OP-Z can provide a maximum of 100 mA which is not enough for some midi devices. for these cases, use a powered hub. please refer to the whitelist to see which hubs are supported.
some devices present themselves as more than one midi device, which currently is not supported by the OP-Z. please refer to our device whitelist if you want to be on the safe side. this list will be extended over time.
supported devices
this list does not include all supported devices but rather the ones that we recommend and guarantee to work. the list will be extended over time.
