line module guide

line module

audio expansionmodule for OP–Z

user guide

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v.1.0

notice. read this first.

never connect the 3.5mm sockets on line module to any phantom power such as coming from a mic-input on a sound cards or a mixer as this could destroy the sockets on the line module.
this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

this device complies with industry canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC ID: Z23012AIC: 9915A-012A

warranty: the line module is fully factory tested and comes with a 12 month (from purchase date) warranty. this does not include malfunction due to misuse of the device, such as being dropped, crushed or use in an application of inappropriate voltages to the device’s connectors or improperly designed or executed modifications.store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. if accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

make sure to avoid touching sensitive components and be aware of static discharge (esd). the general guarantee policy does not cover esd damaged products due to improper handling.
the warranty does not cover shipping charges. make sure to read the terms & conditions on our website.

what's in the box

Check that the following items are included when you open the box

line module

user guide

connector stickers

interface

ratings

connectorsline out: 3.5 mm stereo audio output + headset socket.
line in: 3.5 mm stereo audio input.

lock switchbefore placing the module, the lock switch should be open (a). by closing (b) the lock, the module is activated and locks in place if placed correctly.

modes forout / inleft switch selects outgoing signals: midi, trig or pocket operator. right switch selects incoming signals: midi or trig.

line out: 2.2 dBu (2.8 V peak-to-peak)

line in: 2.2 dBu (2.8 V peak-to-peak)max: 13.2 dBu (10 V peak-to-peak)

midi out: voltage range: 0 to +5V

trig out: voltage range 0 to +5V

po out:voltage range: 0 to +3.3 V

midi in:voltage range: -10 to +10V

trig in:voltage range: -10 to +10V

note: maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur. always make sure to check the voltage levels of external equipment before connecting it to the line module. all outputs are short-circuit tolerant.

installing

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update your OP–Z to 1.2.40 or later. the latest firmware file can be downloaded here.

to help prevent malfunctions and / or damage to speakers or other devices, be sure to turn off the OP–Z before inserting the module.

rotate each of the four yellow rubber bumpons on the back side of the OP–Z 90 degrees counter-clockwise.

remove the backplate of the OP–Z. be firm but careful.

remove the dummy module. break the lego legs and use them as a screwdriver for the next time you open your OP–Z.

before placing the module, make sure the lock onthe module is turned all the way counterclockwise.

make sure the artwork is facing toward you and that the angled corner is on the left hand side.

insert the top part first – the sockets should go through the holes on the top side of the OP–Z. press the bottom part to place the module.

use the tool and gently turn the lock 90° clockwise to lock the module in place. put the backplate back, aligning the pairing button.

now you're done and the line module is ready to be used.
regularly check the website for the latest firmwares for both OP–Z and the module:teenage.engineering/downloads

line in

using line in
connect the line input to anything with a line level audio output, such as a synthesizer, an effect pedal or a computer.
the line input signal enters via the module track (track 14) and can be controlled and routed like any other audio track, including sending to effects and tape.

input volume
to adjust the input volume, first hold track and press the module key to select the module track. tap shift three times and then turn the red dial.
the incoming signal activity can be seen on led by the socket. if there is no audible signal, make sure the audio is actually playing from the source, and that volume and filter isn’t dialed down.

activate input
the module input source is automatically activated as soon as you connect something to the input socket. you can however still toggle it off/on using shift + 4 (on track 14).

mono mode in
the default configuration for the input is a stereo signal, however holding screen ▭ while inserting a cable will set the input to mono. thismeans the left channel of the input is sent to both L and R channels internally within OP–Z. this is handy when using mono sources.

line out

using line out
connect the line output to anything with a line level audio input, such as a mixer, an audio interface, a synth or an effect pedal.
line out is accessed via the module track (track 14) on OP–Z. any audio track routed through the module track will be sent through the module output.

assign tracks
to choose tracks for routing, first hold track and press the module key to select the module track.
hold shift and select which audio tracks to send by pressing the audio track buttons. this process is similar to the effects and tape track routings.

module send level
hold shift + an audio track button for a second and then use the green dial to adjust the module send level for that track.

dry level
hold track ⌶ while turning the red dial to adjust the module track output level to the main mix. set it to 0 to completely remove the tracks routed to the module from the main mix and only have them playing through the module output.

stereo / mono

line out is a stereo output socket, using both left and right channels. panning still applies on the routed tracks. by hard panning to either left or right you can use the output as two mono channels.

pro-tip: pan the kick all the way to the left, the snare all the way to the right while fully sending them both to the module output and using a stereo splitter cable to route them separately.

mono mode out
holding screen ▭ while inserting a cable will set the output to mono mode. this means both left and right channels on OP–Z are sent to the L channel only of the output. this is handy when using a mono guitar pedal as an external effect.

effect loop

using external effects
to set up an external effect loop using the line module, connect the module line out to the external effect inputand the output from the external effect back into the line module line in.

assign tracks
to choose tracks for routing, first hold track and press the module key to select the module track.
hold shift and select which audio tracks to send by pressing the audio track buttons.

mono mode
if your signal is mono or if you use mono cables then hold screen ▭ while inserting the cables into the module for mono mode.
note: some guitar pedals require mono cables. a stereo cable may not be detected by the pedal.

headphone cue

using headphones
by connecting a pair of headphones into the line out socket of the module you can use them to cue your tracks for prelistening before sending them to the main mix.
this can be handy in a live situation when you want to introduce new elements toyour mix.

prelisten
to cue a track for pre-listening, first hold track and press the module key to select the module track.
keep holding track and turn red to 0 to turn off dry level.
hold shift and select which audio tracks to cue by pressing the audio track buttons.

prepare your track
the tracks will be audible in the headphones and you can prepare them as you wish.

assign to mix
when you are ready to introduce a track to the main mix, hold track and press the module key. then hold shift and select which audio track to remove from cue and back to main mix.

this input has two functions, selectable by the switch directly below.

MIDI
midi input for controlling OP–Z. the input uses the standard trs midi type-a3.5 mm connector pinout (tip = source, ring = sink). a stereo cable must be used.
refer to the OP–Z manual for details on midi control.

note: trs midi type-a is not compatible with equipment using the non-standard pinout, type-b. here a third-party converter is needed.
if a 5-pin din midi socket is needed use the official midi cable for best results.

TRIG

trigger input for OP–Z sequencer (0 to 10V). this input is used to single-step tracks in the OP–Z sequencer. to arm a track for single stepping, set its step length multiplier to 0. hold track and shift and press zero. more info here.

to single-step armed tracks, input a pulse of 5-10V to the socket. the 'gate' or 'trig' output from many synths or drum machines will work fine. the input uses only the tip of the connector, so a mono cable will work.

out

this output has three functions, selectable by the switch directly below.

MIDI

midi output from OP–Z is same as for midi in, but out. it will output midi data from all tracks of OP–Z.
refer to OP–Z manual for details on midi control.

TRIG

trigger output (0 or +5V). this output emits a short pulse on the tip, suitable for triggering drum synths, arpeggiators, gate inputs, etc. the ring emits a start / stop signal, which is high (+5V) when the sequencer is running and low (0V) when it is stopped. this output can drive the start / stop or reset input on many sequencers.

to make any a step output a trig pulse:

select any audio track

press and hold shift

select step(s) 1-16

press jump

press value key 0
release shift
press play and verify
module led activity

PO

for pocket operators and compatible equipment, set the switch to PO on the line module. to sync a pocket operator to an OP–Z:

connect line module out with PO input (left side)
set PO to SY2 or SY3
press play on PO
press play on OP–Z

connector overview

socket

line in

line out

out

mode

–

midi

trig

midi

trig

tip

left

sink

trigger

sync

sink

trigger

ring

right

source

start/stop

–

source

–

ring

–

ground

–

sleeve

ground

mic

–

ground