Additional Definitions - E-Mu ESI-32 Operation Manual

Additional Definitions

Tip: If a module is already active and
you are finished with one submodule, you do
not need to re-activate the module - just key
in the new submodule number.
The Primary and Secondary Sample
An ESI-32 key provides for two channels. These contain the primary and
secondary samples. For example, the primary sample might be a guitar
note and the secondary sample a detuned version of the same guitar
note. When played together, you hear chorusing. Also, a preset contains
information about how the keyboard dynamics affect the primary and
secondary samples. As an example, the primary sample could be that of
a drum hit played softly, and the secondary of a drum hit played loudly.
Thus, playing the keyboard softly would play the primary sample, and
playing the keyboard more forcefully would play the secondary sample.
The Current Preset
When you load a bank, a preset will be ready to play and the display will
show the preset number. This is the current preset. If you select another
preset, or create a preset, that will become the current preset.
The Current Sample
When a bank is first loaded, the current sample defaults to Sample 001.
Whenever you record, load, or select a sample, it becomes the current
sample. You can always hear the current sample by pressing the audition
button or entering the Digital Processing module.
Modules
A module controls a particular set of functions in the ESI-32. There are
six main modules: Master/Global, Preset Management, Preset Definition,
Sample Management, Digital Processing and Dynamic Processing.
• Activating a Module and the Module Identifier: To work with a
module, you must first activate it. Press the button associated with
the desired module. The display will then show the Module
Identifier and invite you to select a submodule.
• Submodule: Each module contains several numbered submodules
that set controls for additional functions. There are two ways to
select a submodule within the module. You can move the data entry
control until the display shows the desired submodule, then press
ENTER. As you work with the ESI-32, though, you will start to
memorize the submodule numbers and will probably find it faster to
simply key in the appropriate submodule number using the numeric
keypad. When using the keypad, it is not necessary to press ENTER.
Pressing either the module button or the Escape button will return
you to the preset selection screen.
15
Intro/Basic Setup