Troubleshooting; But It Still Doesn't Work - Kurzweil ExpressionMate User Manual

Getting Started

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
If youÕre not getting sound from your instrument, or if the
ExpressionMate doesnÕt seem to be doing anything, try the
following:
Problem
No sound from the
receiving instrument(s).
Ribbon, pedals, or breath
controller behave
strangely or don't respond
at all.
Sound comes out of
receiving devices, but they
don't respond to the
ExpressionMate.
Warning message (such as
"Replace Battery!" or
"Memory Failure")
appears on startup.

But It Still Doesn't Work

If you connected everything properly and went through all of the
Troubleshooting steps, but things still arenÕt working right, donÕt
panic. Your MIDI instrument may be conÞgured in such a way
that the ExpressionMate does unpredictable things to it, or has no
effect at all. Read Chapters 3 and 4 to learn how to change the
ExpressionMateÕs settings so that your instrument responds
exactly as you choose.
You can also use the built-in diagnostic software to check you
pedals, breath controller, and ribbon for proper operation. See
Chapter 6.
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Solution
Make sure that the ExpressionMate, the other
instruments, and your mixer and speakers or
headphones are all plugged in and turned on.
Check the volume on the receiving instrument and
on your mixer or speakers.
Check that the Ribbon, pedals, and breath
controller are all connected properly. Make sure
that the Ribbon's cable comes out of the right end
as you face it. If pedals are plugged in, don't press
on them while the startup screen is displayed.
Make sure that you've connected the
ExpressionMate's Main MIDI Out to the MIDI In
port on the first receiving device in the chain, and
that this device is set to receive on MIDI channels
1 through 3 (or channel 1 only). If the problem
continues, try a new MIDI cable.
See Chapter 6 for steps on clearing up the
problem.