Page 2: Table Of Contents
SEND IN YOUR WARRANTY CARD NOW! INSTANT GRATIFICATION! HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL PART 1 INTRODUCTION EMAX BASICS DEFINITIONS, BACKGROUND, and BASICS: HOW EMAX ORGANIZES SOUND SAMPLING BASICS THE EMAX “MAP” THE BANK SAMPLES and VOICES MAKING A “PRESET" THE CURRENT PRESET...
Page 3 2. SET LOOP START and LOOP LENGTH POINTS 3. SET RELEASE LOOP START AND LOOP LENGTH POINTS 4. LOOP ON, LOOP IN RELEASE, AND BACKWARDS MODES 5. TAPER 6. SPLICE 7. COMBINE VOICES © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 4...
Page 4 3. LOAD SEQUENCE 4. ERASE SEQUENCE 5. COPY SEQUENCE 6. RENAME SEQUENCE SEQUENCER SETUP 1. TRACK STATUS 2. TRACK PRESET 3. AUTO EXTEND 4. ERASETRACK 5. BOUNCETRACK SUPER MODE © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 5...
Page 5 TAKING THE BEST POSSIBLE SAMPLE GENERAL TIPS SAMPLING FROM TAPES PART 2: MANIPULATING THE SAMPLE “SIGNAL PROCESSING” WITH EMAX MIDI SUPPLEMENT BASICS: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT MIDI TYPICAL MIDI APPLICATIONS ABOUT THOSE MIDI CONTROLLERS... FINDING OUT ABOUT OTHER SYNTHESIZER’S MIDI CAPABILITIES DEALING WITH “MIDIOSYNCRACIES”...
Page 6 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 7...
Page 7 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 8...
Page 8 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 9...
Page 9 Rather than synthesizing sounds, Emax digitally records (“samples”) real-world sounds into its memory. If you want Emax to sound like a piano, sample a piano; if you want it to sound like a barking dog, sample a dog. Pre-sampled sounds can also be loaded into Emax’s memory from disks.
Page 10 This process is described in greater detail later.) With Emax unplugged, patch the rear panel Right & Left, or Right Mono jack to the input of a high quality amplification system. You can also plug stereo headphones directly into the Left jack.
Page 11 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Emax is an instrument that is surprisingly easy to use, but there are literally hundreds of features packed into its computer brain. Therefore, this manual is organized so that you can take “guided tours” of different sections of Emax and therefore learn at your own pace.
Page 12 Sure, you’re anxious to start coaxing wonderful sounds from the instrument - - but like ground school for pilots, the following is a necessary part of learning how to play Emax. It is important to understand how Emax organizes sounds In order to make best use of the instrument in the shortest possible time. Also, many terms will be introduced now that show up later in the manual.
Page 16 Emax Owners Manual Also note that because the memory is volatile, when you first turn on Emax there’s nothing in the Bank. Before you can make any sounds, data must be loaded into the Bank from disk or by sampling sounds.
Page 17 Secondary Voice. MODULE A module controls a particular section of the Emax. There are six main modules (see the labels to the right of the 12 main pushbuttons) and a sequencer module that has six sub-modules (see the labels to the left of the 12 main pushbuttons).
Page 18 Therefore, you can work a Bank of sounds out at leisure, and save the results of your work on disk; when you go to a gig, simply take the disk with you and load all your hard work from disk into Emax in a few seconds.
Page 19: Data Slider & Increment/Decrement
If it still doesn’t make sense, plunge right into the Guided Tours - - as you actually work with Emax, all of the above definitions will make sense as you relate theory to practice. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc.
Page 20: Part 2 Guided Tours
GUIDED TOUR #1: MEET EMAX Welcome to the Guided Tours! If you have just met Emax for the first time, follow these tours until you complete the Guided Tours section. This will get you “up and running” on Emax in the fastest possible time.
Page 21 Disks are delicate and store valuable data. Before proceeding, carefully read GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2 (“Disk Handling”) for important information on how to care for your disks. LOADING A PERFORMANCE DISK WHEN EMAX IS FIRST TURNED ON After completing step 7 in INSTANT GRATIFICATION, the display will say “Please Insert Disk.”...
Page 22: Analog Processing
Emax Owners Manual THE EMAX “MODULAR” PHILOSOPHY The left side of the Emax front panel includes the volume, data slider, ON/YES and OFF/NO (Inc and Dec) buttons, the Liquid Crystal Display, two cursor control buttons, and a numeric keypad. Once you select a module and function, this area is where you will specify parameters.
Page 23 When you’ve had enough, move on to the next section. TUNING EMAX TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS Refer to MASTER 1. This function demonstrates how Emax uses the data slider to adjust a parameter (in this case, overall tuning). TRANSPOSING THE KEYBOARD Refer to FUNCTION, TRANSPOSE and follow the instructions.
Page 24 Voices (GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2). With this Preset, however, there are only Primary Voices. Emax is a smart little critter, so it won’t ask you to select between Primary and Secondary Voices unless both types of Voices are present. 2. Play the keyboard, starting at the lowest note. The upper display line will show the note you’re playing, while the lower display line will show the Voice number and its original pitch (in this case, 01 and G1) The original pitch is the pitch of the sample itself.
Page 25 (although you may need to come back from time to time to refresh your memory). In the next tour, we’ll see how to modify Voices with the Analog Processing section. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001...
Page 26 (remember, you have to re- trigger the key to hear the results of changing the Q). 3. Now set Fc and Q to about 50. The range of notes covered by the Current Voice should sound muted. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 27...
Page 27 9. Before proceeding with the Tour, set Fc=1 00, Q=00, Env=+00, and Trk=1 .00. Set the envelope to A=01, H=01, D=01, S=32, and R=05. After entering these values, press ENTER to return to the Module Identifier. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 28...
Page 28 2. Key in 17, and read over ANALOG PROCESSING 17. The velocity to level setting should be 06; move the slider to select different values, and note the effects. Emax plays softer as you play softer. In other words, Emax equates harder play with the nominal volume setting and goes down from there as you play softer.
Page 29: Real-Time Control Programming
(where the player adds in vibrato by using one of the wheels). Each Emax wheel can be assigned to a particular destination. For example, if the left wheel is assigned to pitch, then rotating the wheel bends pitch. If assigned to the filter, rotating the wheel varies the cutoff frequency.
Page 30 1. The cursor will flash underneath the number to the right of the chosen control source number, thus indicating that Emax is ready for you to key in th control source’s destination.
Page 31: Basic Sampling
7. To save the sample as part of a Preset, de-activate the Sample module. Since memory was cleared prior to sampling, Emax created a preset (00) called “Untitled,” and this is the Preset that holds your new sample. Had you sampled into a Bank with existing Presets, the sample would have been stored with the Current Preset.
Page 32: Digitally Processing Samples
4. When you get tired of truncating, press ENTER. When Emax asks if you want to Make Truncation Permanent, enter NO so that the full sample is available for subsequent experiments in this tour.
Page 33 Taper (DIGITAL PROCESSING 5), Crossfade Looping (DIGITAL PROCESSING 8), and Digital Effects (DIGITAL PROCESSING 9). The more you work with these functions, the more sense they will make, and the more easily you can get Emax to do your bidding. TIME TO SAVE? Maybe you haven’t created any masterpieces during these experiments .
Page 34: Managing The Bank
GUIDED TOUR #8: THE SEQUENCER The Emax sequencer is a “scratchpad” for musical ideas, and is not intended to be a sophisticated do-all whiz-bang. However, you can create sequences on a fancy computer and, using Super Mode, download these sequences via MIDI into the sequencer (SEQUENCER SETUP 6).
Page 35 Emax Owners Manual drown you in words. It’s better that you just start playing! The best way to learn Emax is to dive right in. Remember, you can experiment as much as you want on stuff in the Bank; you have to actually save the Bank to disk in order to alter the contents of the disk, and in case you’re nervous, you can even write-...
Page 36: Part 3 Reference Section
The next octave higher spans the range of C5 - B5. The very highest note is C6. Note: Emax is able to accommodate an 88-note keyboard over MIDI, from keys A-1 to C7. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001...
Page 37: Disk Handling
“switch” so that there is no visible hole in the disk case. (Fig.GENINS-1). If you try to write on a disk that is write-protected, the Emax display will say, “Disk is Write Protected”. Inserting the disk in the drive Referring to Fig.GENINS-2, insert the disk into the drive label-side up, with the metal disk protector...
Page 38: Function Buttons
Emax Owners Manual Fig. GENINS - 1 Fig. GENINS - 2 FUNCTION BUTTONS © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 39...
Page 39: Transpose
2. To transpose: Continue to press TRANSPOSE and press a key between C1 and C3. The display shows which keyboard key you have selected for the transposition ratio (compared to C2). 3. To retain the transposition: Release TRANSPOSE (its LED stays lit to remind you Emax is transposed).
Page 40: Load All
ENTER is a something that Emax, rather than you, activates. Just as you can activate a module to tell Emax something you want to do, Emax can activate this module to tell you something it wants you to do. Sometimes the display will ask you for data (i.e., such as keying in a number to indicate a parameter you want to change).
Page 41: Master Module
Module: MASTER 2 Function: MEMORY REMAINING How close are you to filling up the Emax memory with Samples and Presets? This command puts a dipstick in the memory to find out. 1. Activate MASTER 2. With an empty memory bank, the display says:...
Page 42: Erase All Memory
(such as home computers) since these will not be formatted correctly for the Emax. Formatting not only formats the disk, but also writes Emax’s operating system (the software that tells the system how to operate).
Page 43: Format Disk
Please Insert Source Disk Check that a formatted Emax disk is in the drive. If not, insert one. To prevent any embarrassing errors, write-protect the disk (GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 4). Press ENTER, there will be a short wait while Emax loads the formatting software.
Page 44: Bird Run
Emax Owners Manual Copying will erase whatever is in Emax’s memory. If that’s not okay, press NO, save what’s in memory to another disk (PRESET MANAGEMENT 2), then try copying again. Otherwise, press YES and the display will say: Please Insert Source Disk Check that the source disk is in the drive and press ENTER.
Page 45: Copy Software
MIDI Overflow With MIDI Overflow on, if you play more than eight notes on Emax, the extra notes will appear at the MIDI Out port. Thus, by connecting the MIDI Out to the MIDI In on another Emax “slave” (rack style or keyboard), you will end up with essentially a 16 note polyphonic Emax. Make sure that the “slave”...
Page 46: Midi Analyzer
When MIDI data is received (or sent), the data will be displayed. The analyzer recognizes most MIDI messages, but does not display System Exclusive or Active Sensing messages. Software Revision This shows the operating system version number in the display. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 47...
Page 47: Sample Module
The object is to set the data slider for the loudest signal possible short of distortion. The Emax VU meter is a “peak hold” type, which briefly “holds” the highest level attained.
Page 48: Sample Rate
Function: SAMPLE LENGTH Once sampling is Initiated, Emax will normally sample until it runs out of memory or is stopped (see SAMPLE 8, the “stop sampling” function). However, this function lets you program a particular sample time after which Emax will stop sampling.
Page 49: Threshold
If there’s a delay before the beginning of a sound, the threshold is too low and was probably triggered by some noise prior to the actual signal. Note: Once sampling has begun, Emax will continue sampling even if the signal falls below the threshold level.
Page 50: Force Sampling
If you take consecutive samples without exiting the sample module, each sample will overwrite the previous sample. However, you can specify a new sample into which a sample will go -- even without exiting the sample module -- by keying in 0. Emax will default to the next empty sample number.
Page 51: Digital Processing Module
Presets containing the sample, press YES to copy the sample -- the Current Preset will contain the new copy in place of the original sample. Either response returns Emax to the Module Identifier. If there is “not enough memory” to duplicate the sample, the display will tell you.
Page 53: Truncate (Set Sample Start/End)
Permanent? Y/N If you press NO, Emax enters the truncation function. YES permanently truncates the Voice, the Voice will be truncated at the previously selected truncation point(s), and Emax will return to the Module Identifier. Note: As you change the truncation points of a looped sample (see DIGITAL PROCESSING 2), the loop(s) may disappear and reappear depending on the exact location of the truncation points.
Page 54 Refer to this section for specifics. Note also that Emax offers two loops (see Fig. DIGPROC-4), each of which can loop a different portion of the signal. The Sustain Loop Is operative when the key Is down, and the Release Loop Is operative In the release phase, when the key Is up.
Page 59 “splice point.” This can produce an annoying ticking or popping sound. Fortunately, Emax can help find the optimum splice point for you. Set loop points as best you can, then press YES to invoke Autoloop. The computer will look for nearby points that can be spliced together with minimum discontinuity.
Page 61: Set Release Loop Start And Loop Length Points
Press YES to autoloop, NO if you have a good loop and want to continue. Note: Sometimes Emax will choose the correct splice point from a technical standpoint, not a musical one. Therefore, if you find a good splice point, write down the S and L numbers before invoking Autoloop.
Page 63: Loop On, Loop In Release, And Backwards Modes
ON or OFF keys to make your selection. 2. After making your selection(s), press ENTER. Emax returns to the Module Identifier. Module: DIGITAL PROCESSING 5 FunctIon: TAPER This adds a fade-in and/or fade-out to the sample, thus smoothing out samples with abrupt beginnings or endings.
Page 64: Splice
3. After setting the desired taper point, press ENTER. The display will say “Tapering”. When tapering is complete, Emax will return to the Module Identifier and your Voice will be tapered. Module: DIGITAL PROCESSING 6...
Page 66 “body.” Combine two Voices into one Voice to conserve memory. 1. The Current Voice selected when entering the DIGITAL PROCESSING module will be the Voice that will be combined with the next selected Voice. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 67...
Page 67: Crossfade Loop
...where Linear is the default value. Use the data slider to select between Linear (a straight mathematical crossfade) and Equal Power (a weighted crossfade that produces no apparent level shift). After making your choice, press ENTER. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 68...
Page 68: Digital Effects
...where XX is a two-digit number. Use the slider to select the desired amount of attenuation, (down to -40 dB) or gain (up to +40 dB), then press ENTER. Emax tells you this “Changes Data! OK?” If you can handle that, press YES. The display will say, “Computing during the time the level is changed.
Page 69: Preset Management Module
Samples will not be loaded. This technique saves a great deal of memory space. Hint: It is a good idea to check the size of the preset you wish to load (PRESET MANAGEMENT 7) to make sure there is enough sample memory in the Emax bank to accommodate the new preset.
Page 70: Create Preset Xx
...where XX is the Preset to be copied (the source Preset; this defaults to the Current Preset). Select the Preset to be copied (use the data slider or numeric keypad) then press ENTER. 2. The display will ask... Copy PXX Select A Preset © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 71...
Page 71: Rename Preset Xx
Presets that are not erased. Note2 : Sequences and Samples share the same memory space. Therefore, eliminating unneeded Samples will allow more memory for Sequences and visa versa. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 72...
Page 72: Preset Definition Module
Voices, use the data slider. After selecting the range to copy, press ENTER. 5. The display asks: CopyVoiceTo PXX Select A Preset © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 73...
Page 73: Edit Assignment
Voice(s), then press ENTER. If you select an empty Preset, upon pressing ENTER you will be given a chance to rename the Preset that which Emax just created for you. Rename as described in Preset Management 6. After renaming is complete, press ENTER.
Page 74 Chs number and select the desired value. Then move the cursor over to the second Chs number and select the desired value. The Voice will appear over all channels between, and including, these two values. Press ENTER, and Emax will return to the Module Identifier. Hint: The number of channels assigned = Polyphony of any given voice.
Page 75 This one is going to take some study. Sit back, relax, be patient, and absorb the following. Each Emax audio channel has the capability of playing back two samples at once if Primary and Secondary Voices are assigned and Dual Voice mode is selected. In Dual Voice mode, each sample can have independent pitch and level parameters -- however, they share a common output stage that controls the envelopes, LFO’s, filter, and pan parameters.
Page 76 Emax Owners Manual Emax Dual Voice Mode 8 note polyphony Primary and Secondary Voices share Analog Parameters © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 77...
Page 77: Dual Voice: Xx
...where XX is either on or off. Use the ON and OFF buttons to select whether Dual Voice is on or off, then press ENTER. Emax will inform you that parameters will be altered if you select Dual Voice on. If that’s okay, press YES;...
Page 78 Secondary Voice becomes progressively louder as you strike a key with increasing force. When playing from left to right across this range, Primary Voice fades out as Secondary Voice fades in. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 79...
Page 79: Velocity Xfade/Switch, Positional Xfade
• Switch in when the keyboard is played forcefully (Velocity XSwitch) • Fade in according to the real time control wheel (Realtime XFade) • Switch in according to the real time footswitch (Realtime XSwitch) © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 80...
Page 80: Arpeggiator Setup
The note value can be manipulated in real time. To jump back to the Module Identifier press ENTER, otherwise press the right arrow cursor button to continue the setup. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001...
Page 81 An arpeggio interval specifies what additional intervals will be played if you play a key. For example, suppose you played C2 with an interval of 5 (a major fifth) and up mode arpeggiation. Emax would arpeggiate between C2 and G2.
Page 82 The display says: Harmony 2: off Use Data Slider Use the ON and OFF buttons, or the DATA SLIDER to adjust the interval or turn the function off. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 83...
Page 83 Use Data Slider Use the data slider buttons to choose the desired clock option. Your choices are: Internal = Emax’s arpeggiator syncs to the internal clock at the tempo chosen in the previous step. MIDI = Emax’s arpeggiator syncs to MIDI clock signals coming in over the MIDI In port.
Page 84 (or use the data slider). The display will confirm your choice; press ENTER to jump back to the Module Identifier, otherwise press the right arrow cursor button to continue the setup. Note: Emax will not let you choose a lower note higher than the currently selected upper note.
Page 85: Midi Setup
Basic Channel 01 [01 -16] /Slider This is the default channel over which this particular Emax Preset will send and receive MlDl information. To change channels, use the data slider or the numeric keypad. To jump back to the Module Identifier press ENTER, otherwise press the right arrow cursor button to continue the setup.
Page 86 Select on/off Press ON if you want Emax to send and receive note and wheel MIDI data as well as MIDI clock signals. Press OFF if you want Emax to send and receive MIDI clock signals but not note and wheel signals.
Page 87 Note: MIDI controller assignments are bi-directional. Example: If the left wheel is assigned to controller number 12, then Emax will send out controller data over 12 when the left wheel is moved; when Emax receives MIDI data over controller number 12, it will interpret this as if the left wheel was being moved.
Page 88: Pitchbend Range
This step of the set-up procedure lets you assign a number to the MIDI control source that matches up with the number of the controller “transmitting” data from a MIDI unit into Emax. (For more information on controller numbers, see the MIDI supplement.) Controller numbers are assigned in exactly the same manner as you assigned a controller number to the Left Wheel in step 9.
Page 89 Real-time functions are designed for fast, easy selection while playing live. Each Voice can have its own unique set of pre-programmed real time functions. Note: If you use a keyboard stand for Emax, it is recommended that two extra support bars be placed underneath. 1. Activate PRESET DEFINITION 9.
Page 90 (such as during fadeouts) or to a MIDI control for pseudo- automated mix down effects when driving Emax from a sequencer. Assigning LEVEL to the Left wheel can also be useful. At center position, the volume level is audible but can be increased by rotating the wheel away from you.
Page 91 With ATK RATE assigned to a wheel, Analog Processing module function 12, VCA Attack (A) and module function 14, Filter attack (A) are disabled. Therefore, Filter and VCA attack rates are determined solely by the wheel setting. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 92...
Page 92 If you play an unlooped sound while the footswitch is pressed, it will play through its entire length (whether or not you are holding down a key), then stop. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001...
Page 93 Note2: Emax is designed to work with two types of footswitches. If your footswitch seems to work backwards, refer to Recalibrate located under Special in the Master module.
Page 94: Analog Processing Module
2..where XXX is either Pri, Sec or Both. Use the data slider to select whether the primary, secondary, or both Voices are to be included in the Current Voice group, then press ENTER. 3. If the Preset contains only Primary or Secondary Voices, Emax is smart enough to bypass the first screen and say:...
Page 95: Voice Attenuation, Tuning, And Delay
Fig. ANALOG-1 shows the effect and timing of the various envelope parameters; refer to these as you read the following descriptions of the five parameters. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001...
Page 96 Figure: ANALOG - 1 level time down released Figure: ANALOG – 2 level time down released If key is released during the Hold (H) phase, the Release (R) phase begins. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 97...
Page 97 Varies the 0 (resonance) from 00 to 99. Higher values correspond to increased resonance, accentuating the filter cutoff frequency, which gives a purer, more whistling sound. Figure: ANALOG - 3 © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 98...
Page 98 Emax Owners Manual higher +50 (maximum positive envelope) filter cutoff 0 (no envelope) initial frequency cutoff lower -50 (maximum inverted envelope) filter cutoff © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 99...
Page 99 Varies the initial decay time from 01 to 32 (higher values increase the initial decay time). A value of 32 gives “infinite decay” - the envelope stays at maximum amplitude for as long as you hold down keys. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 100...
Page 100: Lfo Setup (Rate, Delay, Variation)
Sets the amount of time between hilling a key and the onset of modulation. Range is from 00 to 99, with higher values giving longer delays. LFO Variation: In addition to having true, one-LFO-per-Voice polyphonic modulation, Emax also has a great feature called variation. With 00 variation, each key will have the same vibrato rate.
Page 101: Lfo To (Vibrato, Tremolo, Filter Fc, Panning)
Application: Sample sounds from an instrument (i.e. older synthesizers) without dynamics, and assign dynamics. Application: Acoustic instruments often sound brighter when played forcefully. Emax can simulate this effect by tying fitter cutoff to keyboard dynamics. Application: Increasing 0 with increasing velocity thins out a sound, yet also increases its sharpness.
Page 102 Application: Tying keyboard dynamics to filter attack is very useful with string parts when you want legato sections to sound more timbrally muted than staccato sections. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 103...
Page 103 Emax Owners Manual Dynamic Range Bar Chart LOUD Keyboard Dynamic Range as a function of slider setting SOFT Slider Figure: ANALOG - 5 © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 104...
Page 104 Filter Dynamic Range Bar Chart HIGH Extent to which filter cutoff changes according to keyboard dynamics, as a function of slider setting. Slider Figure: ANALOG - 6 © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 105...
Page 105: Panning
3. After making your selections, press ENTER to return to the Module Identifier. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 106...
Page 106: Chorus
1. Activate ANALOG PROCESSING 21. The display will say: Solo Nontrans ...where “off” is the default setting for both options. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 107...
Page 107: Control Enable
OFF. Example: To exempt the Current Voice from being pitch-bent, press OFF when the display shows Pitch. 4. After disabling the unwanted control destinations, press ENTER to return to the Module identifier. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 108...
Page 108: Sequencer Background
To activate the sequencer module, press SEQUENCER SELECT. The green LED above the word Sequencer and below the Emax logo should light to indicate you are ready to sequence. The Sequencer Setup module handles chores as you create a sequence. Sequencer Manage covers more general sequencer functions.
Page 109: Tempo: ♪ = 120.00
Sequencer will follow and display this clock rather than the internal clock. Module: SEQUENCER MANAGE 2 Function: CLOCK SOURCE You can drive the Emax sequencer from the Internal clock, MIDI, or three different flavors of pulse signals. 1. With the Sequencer Module active, select 2. The display says:...
Page 110: Erase Sequence
After selecting the sequence to be erased, press ENTER. The display says: Erase SXX Are you Sure? Y/N 3. Press YES to erase and return to the Module identifier, or if you change your mind, press NO (Emax still returns to the Module Identifier). © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc.
Page 111 ...where XX is the sequence number selected in the previous step (source sequence), and ‘A’ is the sequence number the copied sequence will have in Emax’s bank (destination sequence; this defaults to the first available empty sequence). Use the slider, or numeric keypad to select one of the 50 sequences in Emax.
Page 112: Sequencer Setup
Module: SEQUENCER SETUP 1 Function: TRACK STATUS Emax’s sequencer has 16 tracks. If the track is unrecorded, its status can be set to Record. If it is recorded, its status can be set to Play, Mute, or Record (to re record).
Page 113 5. If you want to record a track as you extend the sequence, no problem. Just put a track into record mode before you start. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 114...
Page 114: Erase Track Xx
...where XX is the track number that’s about to be erased. Select the track to be erased with the data slider or keypad; the display’s lower line will show its associated Preset. Press ENTER. Emax, which always does what it can to help you prevent embarrassing mistakes, asks “Are You Sure YIN.” If yes, press YES, otherwise press NO.
Page 115 SETUP 2), change to Internal Clock (SEQUENCER MANAGE 2), and play the sequence to make sure all is well. If It is, call up SEQUENCER SETUP 6, turn off Super Mode, press ENTER, and Emax will return to the Module Identifier.
Page 116 Press ON to enable Super Mode. Remember to make sure Super Mode is off (press OFF button) when you’ve finished with Super Mode. Emax will now respond to multiple MIDI channels and route them to the preset specified in the map. © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc.
Page 117: Supermode
OMNI/POLY setting is ignored, but the MlDl Notes/Wheels flag of the current preset is still checked by Emax to determine whether to accept or ignore incoming MIDI performance data. Emax’s sequencer has 16 tracks, and each track has an independent preset assigned to it. These presets are referred to as ”Sequencer Presets”.
Page 118 MIDI, or both. Each real-time control source can be assigned to any MIDI continuous controller channel from 0 to 31. Emax has 9 real-time destinations: pitch, filter, level, LFO to pitch, LFO to filter, LFO to level, attack, pan, and crossfade.
Page 119 Steve Davies Paul Lanagan Dan Meador Brian Monahan Wes Swift MANUAL Craig Anderton MANUAL PRODUCTION / EDITING Bill Aspromonte Bob Beede Suz Howells Michael Marans Riley Smith © 1986 E-mu Systems, Inc. Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2001 Page 120...

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