Basic Concepts; What Is The Su10; Operating Modes - Yamaha SU10 Owner's Manual

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This chapter presents a very brief overview of basic concepts relevant to under-
standing and operation of the SU10.

What is the SU10?

The SU10 combines the functions of a digital stereo phrase sampler with a variety
of add-on features that significantly enhance its effectiveness in a performance
environment. In addition to basic recording, edit, and playback capabilities, this
compact unit includes special play functions, a touch-driven ribbon controller,
and two "external" modes that apply filter or scratch effects to realtime line or
microphone input.

Operating Modes

The SU10 has four operating modes: PLAY, REC (Recording), EDIT, and UTIL (Util-
ity).
PLAY: Use this mode to play samples and songs, or to apply a scratch or filter
effect to a realtime signal as it passes through the SU10. The SU10 always
starts from PLAY mode when power is switched on. You can always return
to PLAY mode from any other mode by pressing [EXIT] once or, in some
cases, twice. For full information about PLAY mode, see Chapter 6.
REC: This is the mode you use to record samples and create songs. You enter this
mode from PLAY mode by pressing [REC]. For details, see Chapter 7.
EDIT: Use this mode to set playback parameters for each sample. You can enter
this mode from PLAY mode by pressing [SHIFT]+[EDIT]. Refer to Chapter 8.
UTIL: This mode consists of seven utilities that you use to set parameters or ex-
ecute operations that are not sample-specific. You can use this mode, for
example, to reinitialize the system, adjust the system-wide pitch offset, or
set overwrite protection for banks and songs. You can enter this mode from
PLAY mode by pressing [SHIFT]+[UTIL]. See Chapter 9.

Basic Concepts

Overview and Basic Concepts
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