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Welcome to UTOPIA

Abstract

Welcome to the Play Series UTOPIA online manual. Read this user guide and learn about the main controls and workflows to get started making music.

UTOPIA captures the timeless, uplifting sound of the global trance movement that continues to inspire and influence the world of EDM and pop today. Comprising euphoria-inducing pads, hypnotic sequences, shapeshifting basses and transcending leads, UTOPIA brings emotional impact to any electronic production.

As with all Play Series instruments, UTOPIA aims to balance intuitive, performance-focused control with nuanced sound design. The macros offer quick and dynamic control over the synth engine, enabling you to effortlessly shape presets and customize your own sounds. For those who wish to go deeper in sound design, you will find powerful sound editing tools and custom effects chains that offer further control and inspiration. UTOPIA also contains an analog-style sequencer that can produce chords, arpeggios and melodic, rhythmical patterns. Ultimately, these tools aim to empower you in your own sound creation!

In this user manual, you will learn about the main controls and workflows to get started making music.

We hope you enjoy this instrument!

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