Operation; Perform Mode - Studiologic SL-2001 User Manual

OPERATION

The SL-2001 front panel is designed for fast and efficient programming of all functions. Learning to operate the unit is very
easy, as the large 48-character LCD text display assists by presenting function and parameter names which are usually self-
explanatory. In addition, all MIDI devices connected to the SL-2001 are designated by five-character names, which greatly
simplifies programming of presets.
The Front Panel diagram identifies the various controls and display areas. There are only two operating modes: Perform
Mode and Edit Mode. The front panel of the SL-2001 is color-coded to indicate the function of each control in Perform (gray
labels) or Edit mode (blue labels).
The EDIT switch is used to select between Edit and Perform Modes (the red LED on the switch is lit in Edit mode). Edit mode
is used to edit an existing SL-2001 preset or to create a new one. While in Edit mode, the SL-2001 is still active and perform-
ing MIDI data processing (although certain functions are inhibited which would interfere wdth the programming procedure).
Once the presets have been programmed as desired, the unit should be switched to Perform Mode. The STORE switch is
used to record an edited SL-2001 program into a specific preset location, or to copy presets from one location to another. The
Store function can be used while in either Perform Mode or Edit mode.
A special All-Notes-Off function has been provided to clear any notes that become stuck on synthesizers and sound modules
receiving data from the SL-2001. Pressing the EDIT and STORE switches simultaneously will initiate a sequence of messages
to the MIDI slave devices which should clear the stuck notes. Using the All-Notes-Off function will not change the current
SL-2001 operation mode.

PERFORM MODE

During performance or recording sessions, the SL-2001 will normally remain in Perform Mode. While in Perform Mode, the
text display presents very useful information regarding the current preset.
Preset Name: A 10-character label entered by the user that describes the current preset. Presets may be selected either from
internal memory or the card memory (if present). If the current preset resides in the memory card, the preset name will
appear in square brackets [preset name].
Switches: Displays the status of the three general-purpose switches (controlled by the back-panel input jacks). If a switch is
on, the switch letter (A, B, or C) will appear. If the switch is off, there will be a dash. Note that these letters indicate the cur-