Playing; Introduction •3; Tuning; Preset Mode - Sequential Split-Eight Operation Manual

PLAYING
INTRODUCTION
At this point, power has been switched on and the wheels, Master
Tune and Volume knobs have been positioned correctly (see
"PREPARATION11). Only the Preset switch is on.
Basically, playing the Split-Eight is a matter of:
1 Selecting the keyboard mode: Single, Split, or Double.
2. Selectin! the desired program (Single mode) or programs (Split or
3.°PUying°th^ keyboard and using the wheels for expression.
This section covers these activities.
The Split-Eight comes pre-programmed with 64 r*^*""*
Drofcrams. These represent a wide range of useful instruments and
Ks?The sound programs stay in memory even when power is
switched off.
After familiarizing yourself with the Split-Eight and its factory
mmmsTtry creating your own sound programs by studying the
PARAMETERS section.
TUNING
Before olavin* however, you must be aware that the Split-Eight uses
££ oPs1^tors which drift in response to changing temperature So
U wM sound out of tune for a little while as it warms-up™*W£
Einht also includes an automatic tuning system which retunes the
osHllatofs wnenThl Split-Eight is not being played (but power is still
on!)
If the Split-Eight is tuning a voice while you want to play, this is no
it retunes:
Hold down Record (which will blink) and press the OSC
Parameter Group switch.
This starts tuning of aU voices, with the display indicating as it did
when power was switched on.
Note: Tuning, whether automatic or manual, does not alter-any
control or paramfler settings, but if playing with other instruments,
you may need to slightly readjust Master Tune as the Split-Eight
warms up.
PRESET MODE
When the Preset switch is lit, the number in the display is that of the
current soimd program. Program 11 is selected automat.cally on
»wer-up?To select another program, enter the desired number usmg
the PROGRAM SELECT switches (1-8).
When the Preset switch is off, the Split-Eight is in Edit mode. Edit
mode allows you to reprogram the parameters to suit your taste. (For
more information on editing, see the PARAMETERS section.)
SINGLE MODE
When the Split and Double LEDs are both off, the Split-Eight is in
LINK MODE
When Link is off, keyboard mode is only controlled with the Split and
Double switches.
Channel B.
SPLIT MODE
When Split is on, the four Channel A voices play from the right side
f th keyboard while the four Channel B voices play from the left
of the
, the four Channel A py
while the four Channel B voices play f
mode you select the same program number for both channels, this is
essentially the same as Single mode.)
within the second and third octaves.
^iKStfK control pane. will blink), and press the key
which is to be the lowest key on the right side.
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