Specialwaves Mine S Bedienungsanleitung
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User Guide
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Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW........................................................................................ 3
1.1 Welcome................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................... 3
1.3 Rear View ............................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Power Supply...................................................................................................... 4
1.5 USB Connector.................................................................................................. 4
1.6 MIDI Connections ............................................................................................ 4
1.7 Extractor Keys..................................................................................................... 5
1.8 Kensington Security Slot............................................................................ 5
2. HOW TO CONFIGURE MINE S.............................................. 5
2.1 Fitting the modules........................................................................................ 6
2.2 Removal of Modules ..................................................................................... 7
3. MINE APP........................................................................................... 8
3.1 Header Tab............................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Zoom In, Zoom Out, Default Zoom .................................................... 10
3.3 Rotate........................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 HowtosetupDevices,ModulesandProles............................. 11
4. PROFILE ............................................................................................. 12
4.1 Whatisaprole ................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Add/RemoveaProle................................................................................. 12
4.3 GeneralProleSetup.................................................................................... 13
5. DEVICE................................................................................................ 13
6. MODULE ............................................................................................ 14
7. MIDI PROFILE.................................................................................. 15
7.1 SpecicMIDIProleSettings.................................................................. 15
7.2 Pad Module.......................................................................................................... 16
7.3 2 Buttons Module ............................................................................................ 16
7.4 Pot / Slider Module........................................................................................ 16
7.5 Encoder Module............................................................................................... 16
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your Mine S. We are sure that you will have great satisfaction from the
use of our innovative products. Mine S is a simple, intelligent and customizable controller. Its key feature
is modularity, which will allow you to interact with your software, devices and processes, simplifying your
workow and leaving you focused on your work.
1.2 Package Contents
1 x Mine S
Power Supply Modules
1 x USB Cable
4 x Extractors
1 x Starting & Safety Instructions
Modules & Accessories (not included in Mine S packaging)
Starting & Safety Instructions
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1.3 Rear View
On the back of Mine S there are, from left to right, (1) a power switch, (2) a power connector, (3) a high-
retention USB type B connector, (4) one MIDI OUT and (5) one MIDI IN connector. There is also (6) a slot
where to put the extractor keys and (7) a Kensington security slot.
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On/O Power Switch
Power connector
USB Port
MIDI OUT port MIDI IN port
Extraction keys slot
Anti-theft Kensington lock
1.4 Power Supply
The power switch allows you to turn on the Mine S after connecting it to the PC via the USB cable (inclu-
ded in the package). The power connector allows you to integrate the power supply of the Mine S.
Normally, Mine S is powered via the USB cable which allows furthermore the data connection with the
PC. However, in certain cases, it may be useful to integrate with an external power supply (optional). Being
Mine S a modular controller it is possible that, using only the USB cable as power supply, there is not enou-
gh current to satisfy, for example, the needs for maximum brightness if you choose to use several modules
with LEDs (Pad or Double-Pad). There may be also insucient power if the PC connected to Mine S has
USB 2.0 or earlier. In these cases, the use of the external power supply will restore the proper operation.
1.5 USB Connector
The high-retention USB connector allows the connection of the USB cable supplied with the PC. This con-
nector is designed not to easily unplug. It is strongly recommended to use only the USB cable provided by
Specialwaves. After several stress tests, on poor USB cables, we found critical issues and errors. Our USB
cables are selected and certied to achieve maximum error-free performance.
1.6 MIDI Connections
Mine S has 2 physical MIDI ports on board with seven-pin female DIN connectors. One MIDI OUT port and
one MIDI IN port.
The MIDI IN/OUT connectors are used to connect phisically an external device with the Mine S, wiring
the MIDI OUT of the Mine S with the MIDI IN of the external device and vice versa. The MIDI cables are not
included in the package.
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The reason the MIDI connectors on the Mine S are seven-pole instead of ve (as the MIDI standard) is
because we could use the additional two pins in the future to extend the data protocols on physical ports.
The male-to-male MIDI cable (ve poles) on the market is perfectly compatible with the MIDI connectors
of the Mine S.
Warning: do not connect Mine S with 7-pole DIN cables with devices not designed by Specialwaves. This
could cause damage to Mine S or the connected device.
1.7 Extractor Keys
In the package there are four extractor keys. Two are in stock, while the other two will allow you to replace,
add or remove modules as you please. The extractor keys slot allows you to place the keys without losing
them, thanks to a retaining mechanism.
1.8 Kensington Security Slot
Mine S has a Kensington security slot. The safety cable is not included in the package.
2. HOW TO CONFIGURE MINE S
Mine S is a modular controller. This means that you have an empty board at your disposal (we call it base)
where it is possible to organize pressure (Pad), incremental level (Encoder) or absolute level (Slider and
Pot) controls. You can insert them at will in the base, arranging them horizontally or vertically. Mine S will
automatically recognize the type of module, position and orientation.
Mine S can accommodate up to 32 single-position modules arranged in 8 rows and 4 columns. In the
center of each square silkscreen (one position) there are gold contacts in the shape of a propeller with four
blades. Each module ts into the slots with a system of retaining clips.
Currently there are ve modules available: Slider (occupying three positions), Pot (single position), Pad
(single position), 2 Buttons (single position) and encoder (single position). A blank module (single position)
is also available. Specialwaves is constantly engaged in research and development of new modules.
Slider module:
Allows the adjustment of a value in an absolute way with a longitudinal stroke of
60 mm (2.36 inches). The maximum resolution is 12 native bits (for a total of 4096,
almost fteen microns for each step).
Pot module:
Allows the adjustment of a value in an absolute way with a rotary stroke of 270
degrees. The maximum resolution is twelve native bits.
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Pad module:
Allows the acquisition of a dynamic pressure with a resolution of twelve bits. It has
a fully programmable RGB Led. Touch sensitivity is programmable.
2 Buttons module:
It has two independent buttons, NOT sensitive to dynamics. It has two independent
fully programmable RGB LEDs.
Encoder module:
Relative endless rotary sensor with mappable momentary push button, thirty
detents (when rotated it emits several “clicks”) and green LED ring made up of 13
LEDs.
Blank module:
This is not a module but a cover to protect PCB from dust.
2.1 Fitting the modules
The installation of the modules is very simple thanks to the clips (snap ts) placed under each module. To
insert a module, simply place it on the base of the Mine S in the desired position and orientation, taking
care to center the dedicated slots with the clips. Gently press the module without tilting it until you hear
a “click”. The module will be immediately recognized by Mine S and will be functional. If, by chance, the
module should enter wrongly or only with just one clip, do not force the module, but use an extractor key
(see REMOVING THE MODULES) to be able to remove the module and re-insert it correctly.
Insert the modules you want on the
mainboard of Mine S.
Please be careful not to tilt the module
when inserting it.
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2.2 Removal of Modules
To remove a module, you need to use the extractor keys provided, two of which are spare. On the back of
the Mine S there is a slot to store the extractor keys without losing them. Take both keys. Insert an extractor
key into the dedicated slot on the body of the module, until you hear a “click”. Repeat the operation with the
second slot on the opposite side of the module using the second extractor key. The module will lift up and
you can remove it by lifting it with the keys. Hold the module with one hand and pull the extractor key to
remove it from the module. Repeat the operation to remove the second extractor key. Store the extractor
keys in the slot on the back of the Mine S.
CLICK You can recongure your Mine S whenever
you want, even on the y.
Use 2 extraction keys to remove the module.
Insert them into the dedicated slots of the
module until you hear a click.
Lift the extraction keys to remove
the module.
Immediately after, pull out the 2 keys out while holding the
module. Do not leave the extraction keys inside the module
once removed.
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3. MINE APP
Mine App is the Specialwaves application to congure Mine S. Following the available functions.
3.1 Header Tab
The header tabs on the top left are: New, Save, Save as, Open and Sync. Click on one of these icon to
launch the relative function.
Header Tab
View
Tools
Connected Devices Workspace Proles
Side
Panel
CREATE A NEW PROJECT
The creation of a new project is essential to be able to manage various congurations in a comfortable
and fast way. Each module inserted in the Mine S is identied by an id. This makes it possible to identify,
for example, one POT module from another. By clicking on the New icon, a new project will be created. If
changes have been made to the current project, a dialog box will appear requesting saving, with the op-
tions Cancel, Don’t Save, Save and Continue. Cancel cancels any request, Don’t Save ignores the changes,
while Save and Continue allows you to save the entire project.
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Green Sync:
Mine S enabled, every change is mirrored in real time.
Orange Sync:
Mine S does not send any message and it is possible to make changes without
making them active until the Mine S is synchronized.
SAVE AND SAVE AS
Click on the Save icon to save the current project. The rst time you click, you are prompted for the le
name (with .smp extension). Save as allows you to specify the name and save path each time.
OPEN
Click on Open to open a project. Select the desired le (with .smp extension). If any changes have been
made to the current project, you are asked if you want to save.
SYNC
The Sync icon allows you to transfer all the changes made to the Mine S, making them operational. We
have dedicated a button to avoid errors or transfer functionality at the wrong time.
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3.2 Zoom In, Zoom Out, Default Zoom
The magnier tool icons with the “+” and “-” symbol inside allow you to enlarge
or reduce the display of the Mine S. The default zoom icon restores the display
to the initial settings.
3.3 Rotate
Click on the rotate icon to let rotate the view of Mine S by 90 degrees clockwise.
Vertical View Orizzontal View
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