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- Page 1 SAMPLER User Guide User Guide WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. rain or moisture. 取 扱 説 明 書 ご...
- Page 2 Important Notice The material in this document is copyright to AKAI professional M.I. Corp., and may not be quoted or reproduced in any form without written permission from the company. LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY POLICY All the software provided with, or purchased especially for, AKAI professional products has been tested for functionality.
- Page 3 • Use only a household AC power supply. Never use a DC power supply. • If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the Z4/Z8, disconnect the power, and call your dealer. • Make sure that the unit is well-ventilated, and away from direct sunlight.
- Page 4 Ensure that all the terminals are securely tightened and no loose strands of wire exist. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain the cord grip is clamped over the outer sheath of the lead and not simply over the wires. 6D-En Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 5 32-En COPYRIGHT NOTICE The AKAI professional Z4/Z8 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses soft- ware in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Operator’s Manual, contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software or its documentation may be copied, transferred or modified.
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Auto Loop Find Functions ........42 Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 7 FX Types ........... . 82 Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing an AKAI Professional sampler. This User Guide uses the model name “Z8” to cover both the AKAI Professional Z8 and Z4. Unless otherwise stated, information applies to both models. Features • Removable front panel allows remote operation (Z8 only) •... -
Page 10: Architecture
Chapter 1—Introduction Note: The Z8 Samplers contain no user serviceable parts. Please consult your AKAI Professional dealer regarding the installation of options and upgrades. Architecture This chapter explains how sounds are constructed in the Z8 and the hierarchic relation- ship between Samples, Programs, and Multis, in which Samples, the sound building blocks, are assigned to Programs, and Programs are assigned to Multis. - Page 11 Keygroup. Drum Programs are not used to play different tunes (in scales) on the keyboard, unlike Keygroup Programs. Rather, they are useful when you want the dif- ferent notes to play different sounds, such as drum and phrase Samples. Otherwise, Drum Programs are almost identical to Keygroup Programs. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 12 Combining these parameters with the Z8’s filters, envelope shapers, and LFOs enables you to perform advanced sound editing. See “Using Programs” on page 48 for detailed information on creating and editing Pro- grams. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 13 When you use Multis, you can use the Q-Link controls to adjust tonal color in real time. See “Using Q-Link” on page 75 for more information. The Z8 features four 24-bit/96 kHz multi-effects processors (Z4 requires EB4JS option), offering a whole host of FX types, including reverbs, delays, modulation-based FX, dynamics, wah-wah, and pitch shifting.
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Page 14: Front & Rear Panels
This switch is used to turn on and off the power to the Z8. See “Switching On & Off” on page 13 for more information. 2 Q-LINK controls Up to eight parameters (four on the Z4) can be assigned to these controls for real-time control. See “Using Q-Link” on page 75 for more information. 3 SAMPLE button & indicator Pressing this button selects Sample Edit mode, which is used to edit Samples. - Page 15 Pressing this button selects FX mode, which is used to select and edit the four indepen- dent FX processors (optional on the Z4). The FX button indicator lights up when this mode is selected. See “Using FX” on page 78 for more information.
- Page 16 This control is used to set the recording level. See “Sampling” on page 22 for more infor- mation. 27 Front Panel 3.5" Drive Bay (Z4 only) This 3.5" Drive Bay is a mounting for additional storage devices. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 17: Rear Panel
1 Option slot This slot is for installing optional interface cards. 2 DIGITAL I/O IN (optional on Z4) This phono connector is used to input S/PDIF format digital audio signals, typically from CD players, DAT decks, or any audio device with S/PDIF format digital I/O. See “Sam- pling”... - Page 18 10 USB port (Slave) This USB port is used to connect the Z8 to a PC or Mac for use with AKAI professional Akai ak.Sys software, which allows file transfer between the Z8 and the computer, and remote editing of Programs and Multis. See “Connecting USB Devices” on page 12 for more information.
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Page 19: Getting Started
Hookup Example Synthesizer Microphone CD player MIDI keyboard MIDI sequencer MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT Z8 (rear panel) Headphones Mixer To AC outlet Monitors Amplifier Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 20: Connecting Usb Devices
There are two USB ports on the Z8. The rear panel (slave) port is for connection to a PC or Mac equipped with a USB port, for remote operation of the Z8 using Akai professional ak.Sys software. The front panel (host) port is for connecting USB storage devices, such as floppy disk drives, hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and removable media drives. -
Page 21: Detaching The Removable Panel (Z8 Only)
Reverse this sequence when switching off your equipment. Press the POWER switch to switch on the Z8. The Startup page appears, as shown below. The Z8 takes a few seconds to start up. Press the POWER switch again to switch off the Z8. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 22: Navigating The User Interface
For certain parameters, in addition to a value, you can also select the parameter’s name. For example, on the TRIM, LOOP, or REGION page, the “End” parameter name, shown below, is used to set the End parameter display format. Use the JOG dial to edit parameter values. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 23: Using The Play Button
(On, Off) This determines whether or not a Note On message is out- put when the PLAY button is pressed. With the On setting, the note information is output from MIDI OUT when you press the PLAY button. Press “CLOSE.” Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 24: Using The Clipboard
This works just like an Undo function. If the original Sample, Program, or Multi cannot be found (e.g., it’s been deleted or renamed), the Clipboard item is copied into memory as a new Sample, Program, or Multi. To erase the contents of the Clipboard, press “CLEAR.” Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 25: Entering Names
You can copy and paste the name entry by using the “COPY” and “PASTE” buttons. Press “ENTER” when you have finished. Press “CANCEL” to cancel the Name window. A USB keyboard can be connected to the front panel USB port for quick name entry. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 26: Loading
SHIFT button, and press the Right CURSOR button. To move up through the hierarchy, hold down the SHIFT button, and press the Left CURSOR button. Press “DO IT” to display the Load Sample, Load Program, Load Multi, or Load Folder window, depending on the selected file. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 27: Sound Library Cd-Rom
Some Programs and Multis on the CD-ROM may require more memory than the standard memory size (16 MB). You will need to expand the memory to load such files. Consult your local dealer or Akai Professional M.I. Service Department regarding the compatible CD-ROM drives and memory expansion. - Page 28 Multi with its Programs and Samples. The “Overwrite Samples” parameter options are as follows: “YES” overwrites Samples with the same name that are already loaded. “NO (FASTER)” loads only the Samples that are not already loaded. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 29 Practical differences arise due to the use of different looping techniques, filter types, the range and types of FX available, and sound output assignments that are not supported. More file types will be supported in the near future. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 30: Recording Samples
Samples are captured in full. Auto normalize: (YES/NO) When Auto normalize is set to YES, the Z8 automatically adjusts the level of the entire Sample to an optimum level after recording. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 31 Press “CLOSE” to return to the Record page. Select the “Original ” parameter. The “Original” parameter sets the note that will play the Sample at its original pitch. Select the “Threshold” parameter, then use the JOG dial to set the record start trigger: Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 32 If “Auto normalize” in the Recording Setup window is set to “YES,” the Sample is nor- malized. The Keep or Retry window appears, as shown below. Press “PLAY” to play the new Sample. You may press “RETRY” to discard the new Sample and try again. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 33: Adding New Samples To Programs
Select the “Kbd track” parameter, then use the JOG dial to select either: The pitch of Sample playback varies depending on the note played. OFF: The Sample plays at its original pitch. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 34: Auto Sampling
Start the sound source that is to be sampled. Recording starts automatically when the level of the input signal exceeds the specified threshold, and the message “Recording...” appears, as shown below. (Recording can also be started by pressing “START.”) Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 35: Sampling With Q-Fx
Use Q-FX, as shown. In this mode you can apply one or two Q-FX while recording mono or stereo Samples. In this mode you can apply up to four FX while recording mono Samples (top win- dow); two when recording stereo Samples (bottom window). Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 36 Press “CLOSE” to return to the Record page, and continue recording as nor- mal. When Q-FX is enabled for recording (i.e., set to COMMAND or FX), a tick appears in the Q-FX button, as shown below. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 37: Editing Samples
The Play mode of the selected Sample is set to Loop. MN, ST: “.MN” indicates mono Samples, and “.ST” indicates stereo Samples. New Samples created in Record mode, or Samples that have been edited after being loaded from disk, display an asterisk next to their name. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 38: Tagging Samples
You can view, zoom, and play the section of a Sample specified by the Start and End points to edit the Sample. Press the SAMPLE button. The SAMPLE button indicator lights up and the Z8 enters Sample mode. Press “TRIM” to open the following TRIM page: Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 39: Viewing The Waveform
Press and hold the SHIFT button, then press “P>OVER” to audition the Sam- ple starting from a short duration of audio preceding the selected point and continuing after the point. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 40: Setting The Start Point
Version 1.0 of the software. It will be supported in a future update.) To open the End Display window, press the WINDOW button while the “End” parameter display option is selected. In the End Display window, you can adjust the settings for the “Time” and “Beat” options. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 41: Sample Edit
Press “>NEW” to play the new Sample, or press “>ORIGI” to play the original Sample. To give the new Sample a new name, select the “New name” parameter, then rotate the JOG dial. The Name window appears. See “Entering Names” on page 17 for more information. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 42 Sample. Note that resampling a Sample with the “Quality” parameter set to “HIGH” will improve its sound quality. It will, however, slow processing. EXTRACT The Extract function extracts the selected section to create a new Sample. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 43 (Mid-range rhythm section), LFRQ RHYTHM (Low-range rhythm section), PERCUS- SION, LFREQ PERC. (Low-range percussion), STACCATO, LFREQ SLOW (Low-range slow music), MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MUSIC 3, SOFT PERC. (Soft Percus- sion), HFREQ ORCH. (High-range orchestra), MFREQ ORCH. (Mid-range orchestra), LFREQ ORCH. (Low-range orchestra) Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 44 Set the fade-in and fade-out time. Curve: Specifies the fade curve type. MERGE The Merge function enables you to merge Samples (i.e., mix into one Sample). A, B: In these parameter, select Samples to merge. Level: Sets each Sample level. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 45 The Re-scale function enables you to change the level of a Sample. When “MAX” is pressed, the Z8 scans the entire Sample and automatically calculates the maximum amount of gain that can be applied before saturation. The calculated value appears at the “Level” parameter. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 46: Resampling With Q-Fx
On the TRIM page, press “Q-FX.” The Quick FX Resampling window appears. The Quick FX Resampling function offers two modes: COMMAND and FX. Select the “Mode” parameter, then use the JOG dial to set the mode. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 47 The Select Effect window appears. Use the JOG dial to select the effect, then press “SELECT.” The “Wet|Dry” parameter sets the balance between the effect and the direct sound. The “Effect” parameter specifies On or Off for each FX. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 48: Setting Loops
Note On message, and continues until the end of the Sample. The Note Off message will be ignored. This option works well with drum Samples. You can also set the Play mode on the REGION page. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 49: Setting And Fine-Tuning The Loop Start & End Points
“St” parameter is adjusted, the “LP End” parameter is automatically adjusted in order to maintain the loop length. This is useful when you wish to change the Loop points without changing the length of the loop. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 50: Auto Loop Find Functions
You can listen to the Sample without any crossfade by pressing “>ORIGI” and audition the processed Sample by pressing “>NEW.” To discard the processed Sample and return to the X-fade loop window, press “RETRY.” See “Sample Edit” on page 33 for informa- tion on the “Assign” parameter. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 51: Setting Regions
End point of the previous Region, adjusting the Start point of the current Region also adjusts the End point of the previous Region. Likewise, adjusting the End point of a Region also adjusts the Start point of the subsequent Region. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 52: Slicing Regions
Samples. For example, if you entered “METAVIBE” as the Sample name, the first Sam- ple is named “METAVIBE 1,” the second Sample is named “METAVIBE 2,” and so on. Press “DO IT” to assign the Samples to the Program. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 53: Bpm Tempo Matching
You can also tap in a tempo using “TAP.” If you selected “TUNE (PITCH CHANGED)” for the “Edit” parameter, the pitch and tempo change automatically as the “New tempo” parameter is adjusted. If you selected “STRETCH” for the “Edit” prameter, press “DO IT” Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 54: Renaming Samples
This is the name of the selected Sample. New name: Enter a name for the new Sample here by rotating the JOG dial. The Name window appears. See “Entering Names” on page 17 for more information. Press “DO IT.” The Sample is copied. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 55: Deleting Samples
While the Sample name is selected in the Sample window (page 46), press “TO PGM” to open the Add to Program window. See “Adding Samples to Programs” on page 47 for information on using the Add to Pro- gram window. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 56: Using Programs
See “Saving” on page 84 for information on saving Programs. You can edit multiple Programs simultaneously by tagging them. To tag a Program, select the Program name in the upper-left corner, press and hold the SHIFT button, and then press “TAG,” as shown below. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 57: Configuring Programs
Program. When set to “OFF,” the Program ignores MIDI Program Change messages. Pressing the WINDOW button while the “Program No” parameter is selected opens the Program List window, shown below, which can be used to assign Program Change num- bers to Programs. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 58: Creating Keygroup Programs
Keygroup Programs can be created as follows. See page 2 for more information on Key- group Programs. Press the PROGRAM button. The PROGRAM button indicator lights up and the MAIN page appears. Select the Program name, and then press the WINDOW button. The Program window appears, as shown below. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 59: Configuring Keygroup Programs
Keygroup, or delete all blank Keygroups (i.e., those without a Sample assigned). When you press “ARRANG,” the Arrange Keygroup window appears, and you can sort Keygroups by selecting “ORIGINAL KEY” (i.e., Original Note), “KEYRANGE LOW,” or “KEYRANGE HIGH” in the “In order of” parameter. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 60 JOG dial to set the Keygroup’s low note. Do the same for the “Hi” parameter. The “Lo” and “Hi” parameters determine the Keyspan of each Keygroup. While a “Lo” or “Hi” parameter is selected, press the WINDOW button. The Key Span window appears, as shown below. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 61 “30,” increasing the Level of any Keygroup by “10” will change the Level of Keygroup #1 to “60,” and that of Keygroup #2 to “40.” The “ALL” and “ADD” options do not work for Sample assignment or the Keyspan (i.e., “Lo” and Hi”) parameters. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 62 Select the “Kg” parameter, and use the JOG dial to select a Keygroup. Select the parameters and set them as required. Lvl (dB): This sets the level of the Zone. Pan: (L50–MID–R50) This sets the pan position of the Zone. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 63 These two settings determine the velocity range of MIDI notes that will play the Zone. Pressing the WINDOW button while the “Range” parameter is selected opens the Zone X-fade window, shown below, which is used to configure crossfading between Zones. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 64: Creating Drum Programs
Select the “Type” parameter, and then use the JOG dial to select “DRUM.” Select the “New name” parameter, and then rotate the JOG dial. The Name window appears. See “Entering Names” on page 17 for more information. Press “DO IT.” A new Drum Program is created. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 65: Configuring Drum Programs
(A, B, C, D, AB, CD, OFF, or MLT) When the parameter is set to “MLT,” if the Pro- gram is assigned to a Part in the currently-selected Multi, the settings specified for the Part is applied. If you wish to use the FX with only a certain Note, the FX output follows Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 66: Configuring Program Modulation
WHEEL, BEND UP, BEND DOWN, AFT’TOUCH, VELOCITY, OFF VELO, KEY- BOARD, LFO1, LFO2, AMP ENV, FILT ENV, AUX ENV, CONTROLLER: (Control Changes can be assigned), EXT 1–8 (for use with the Q-Link controls), MODWHEL, BEND UP, BEND DWN, EXT1-8, LFO1, LFO2, CTRL. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 67 LFO 1. Then, MODWHEEL > LFO 1 DEPTH enables you to adjust the intensity of LFO 1 via the modulation wheel. In this way, the intensity of vibrato changes when you operate the modulation wheel. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 68: Renaming, Deleting, Copying, Merging, Purging & Converting Programs
Therefore, the converted Program will play exactly the same. When a Key- group Program is converted to a Drum Program, each Sample is assigned to the note specified by its Keygroup’s “Lo” parameter. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 69: Configuring Program Midi Options
Soft Pedal message is received. Pressing the WINDOW button while a parameter other than “Scale” (or the Program name) is selected opens the MIDI Monitor window, shown below, which indicates MIDI reception activity for the 32 MIDI Channels. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 70: Configuring Pitch Bend
“HELD,” pitch bend is applied relative to the position of the bend wheel at the time notes are played. However, note pitch is not affected by subsequent bend wheel move- ments (i.e., the pitch is held). When set to “NORMAL,” the pitch changes as the bend wheel is moved. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 71: Configuring The Lfos
You will need to configure Program Modulation for controls via the LFOs. Press the WINDOW button while a parameter other than the Program name is selected to open the Program Modulation window. See “Configuring Program Modulation” on page 58 for more information. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 72: Configuring The Filters
The following Filter types can be selected: 2LP, 2HP, 1HP, 1BP, NOTCH, EQ, EQ+, or OFF. Att: This allows you to adjust the headroom of the Filter Amps in order to reduce the risk of distortion when resonance is applied. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 73: Configuring The Amp, Filter & Aux Envelopes
Attack: (0–100) This determines the attack time. Decay: (0–100) This determines the decay time. Sustain: (0–100) This determines the sustain level. Release: (0–100) This determines the release time. This is the Filter Envelope page. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 74 The other parameters are the same as those on the Filter Envelope page. You will need to configure Program Modulation for controls via the AUX envelope. See “Configuring Program Modulation” on page 58 for more information. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 75: Using Multis
Use the JOG dial to select a Multi, then press “SELECT.” Only Multis already in memory can be selected. To select a Multi stored on a storage device, you must load it first. See “Loading” on page 18 for more information. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 76: Creating Multis
The Create New Multi window appears, as shown below. Select the “New name” parameter, then rotate the JOG dial. The Name window opens. See “Entering Names” on page 17 for more information. Press “DO IT.” A new Multi is created. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 77: Assigning Programs To Parts
Press “DO IT.” The specified number of Parts are created. More Parts can be created at any time. Select the Part number parameter, then use the JOG dial to select a Part, as shown in the example below. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 78 When a MIDI message is received by the Z8, a small square will appear next to any Part number that is set to the same MIDI channel as the message, as shown in the example below. MIDI receive indicator Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 79: Filtering Midi Data
Use the JOG dial or CURSOR buttons to select the individual filters, and press “PASS” to set them. MIDI message received. MIDI message ignored. Press “ALL” to set all filters to receive MIDI messages. Press “ON/OFF” to enable and disable the MIDI filter. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 80: Applying Fx To Parts
Multis can be copied as follows. Press the MULTI button, then select the MAIN page shown below. Press the WINDOW button. The Multi window appears, as shown below. Press “COPY.” The Copy Multi window appears, as shown below. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 81: Deleting Multis
The selected Multi is deleted. If you pressed “ALL,” the Delete ALL Multi window appears. Press “DO IT” to delete all Multis. If you pressed “TAGGED,” the Delete ALL Tagged Multis window appears. Press “DO IT” to delete the tagged Multis. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 82: Playing Songs
(A, B, OFF) This determines which set of MIDI Channels (A or B) are used for song playback. Tempo: This indicates the current tempo. Press “PLAY” to start playback. Press “STOP” or “PAUSE” to stop or pause playback. Press “EXIT” to return to the SELECT page. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 83: Using Q-Link
9 Using Q-Link About Q-Link You can control up to eight Part or FX parameters (four on the Z4) in real time by using the front panel Q-Link controls. Each control can be assigned to one Part or FX parame- ter, or to the same parameter in all Parts. - Page 84 “–25>+25”, the minimum position of the Q-Link control is –25, while the maximum position is +25. With a setting of, for example, “+25>–25,” the min- imum position of the Q-Link control is +25, while the maximum position is –25. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 85 “0>50” when the MIDI sequence is played back, the Cutoff parameter will open only half way. Likewise, if the parameter assigned to Q-Link control 1 is changed from Cutoff to Resonance, the Resonance parameter will be adjusted instead. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 86: Using Fx
10 Using FX About the FX This chapter explains how to configure the Z8’s four FX processors (optional on the Z4). Programs and Multis can be routed to the FX via the FX Send buses A–D. See “Config- uring Keygroup Programs” on page 51 and “Applying FX to Parts” on page 72 for more information. -
Page 87: Configuring Fx Outputs
Rotate the JOG dial. The Select Effect window appears, as shown below. Use the JOG dial to choose an FX type, and then press “SELECT” to select it. See page 82 for a complete list of available FX types. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 88: Linking Fx
The input source for FX3 and FX4 are set to FX1 and FX2, respectively. To unlink a pair of FX, select the “Input” or “Output” parameter of the pair, and press the WINDOW button. The Stereo Link OFF window appears. Press “DO IT” to unlink the selected FX. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 89: Setting The Fx Level
Note: Even when the “Wet|Dry” parameter is set to “100, ” direct sound is output if the “Direct” parameter is set to ON on the MIX page. To make sure that only the effect sound is output, set the “Wet|Dry” parameter to “100, ” and set the “Direct” parameter to “OFF.” Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 90: Fx Types
This is a phaser effect that adds width and spread to the ste- Phaser>Stereo reo image. This is a variation of the STEREO PHASER. The feedback from Phaser>Xover each channel is fed to the other channel. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 91 WAH>AUTO WAH This monaural effect adds a swelling wah. This monaural effect adds a wah effect to signals at a certain WAH>TOUCH WAH level or higher. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 92: Saving
To move transversely through the folder hierarchy, while holding down the SHIFT but- ton, use the Left and Right CURSOR buttons. Alternatively, use the Folder window, shown below, which can be opened by pressing the WINDOW button while the Folder parameter is selected. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 93 When you press “MODIFIED,” a window similar to the following appears. Only new or modified files (which display an asterisk) are saved. The save operation is the same as when you press “ALL.” If you are saving a Program, a window similar to the following appears. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 94 files with the same names. Press “DO IT” to start saving files. If you are saving a Song, select “SAVE SONG” for the “Type” parameter, select the file you wish to save for the Item parameter, then press “DO IT.” Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
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Page 95: Disk & File Utilities
Select the “File” parameter, and use the JOG dial to select a file or folder. Select the “Do” parameter, and use the JOG dial to select DELETE. Press “DO IT.” The file or folder is deleted. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 96: Formatting Disks
FORMAT” and “WIPE VOLUME” for the “Do” parameter respectively. The Quick For- mat function initializes only the file data on the disk, and takes less time compared to the Disk Format operation. The Wipe Volume function initializes the disk by volumes (par- titions). Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 97: General Utilities
MIDI note numbers (e.g., 0 to 127). When set to NOTE NAME, they are dis- played as names (e.g., C-2 to G8). Date: Sets the date in day, month, and year format. Time: Sets the time in hour, minute, and second format. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 98: Setting The System Clock & Digital Out Sync
ADAT out 1/2. When you select “1/2,” the signals output from Individual out 1/2 are also output from ADAT out 1/2. When you select “L-R,” the signals output from MAIN OUT (L/R) are also output from ADAT out 1/2. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 99: Monitoring Midi Activity
Press the UTILITIES button. The UTILITIES button indicator lights up and the GLOBAL page appears. Press “INIT.” The Initialize ALL PARAMETERs window appears, as shown below. Press “DO IT.” All parameters are reset to their factory defaults. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 100: Erasing Entire Memory
When you load, record, or delete Samples frequently, unnecessary space is created between data in memory. You can re-arrange the data to free up memory space by press- ing “COMPACT” on the MEMORY page. When the process is complete, press “EXIT” to return to the GLOBAL page. Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... -
Page 101: Appendix
24 W - Z8/19 W - Z4 Z8 - 483 x 91 x 415 mm (EIA 2U size) Dimensions (W x H x D) Z4 - 483 x 91 x 402 mm (EIA 2U size) Weight Z8 - 6.4 kg, Z4 - 6.1 kg... -
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STEREO TO MONO about TIME STRETCH Date, setting configuring End point Defaults converting to Drum Programs display format initializing creating Samples loading Keyspan Entering names saving selecting Envelopes in Programs Defragmenting tuning Erasing DELETE SECTION Zones EXTRACT Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0... - Page 103 Monitor PHONES jack about Monitoring Pitch bend setup, Programs configuring and using MIDI activity PITCH SHIFT controls Monitor PLAY button Q-LINK SETUP button 7, 15 Programs while editing Portamento, Programs Samples while editing Power cord, connecting Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 104 51, 55 zooming Turning on the Z8 Sampling auto sampling bit depth normal sampling resampling with FX connecting devices sampling with FX formatting disks SAVE button & indicator keyboard Saving port about UTILITIES button & indicator files Z4/Z8 User Guide—Version 1.0...
- Page 105 Z4/Z8 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Version : V1.0 Date : Feb, 2002 FUNCTION... TRANSMITTED RECOGNISED REMARKS BASIC Default: 1-16 CHANNEL Changed: 1-16 Memorized (disk) Default: MODE 3 Multi Mode MODE Messages: MODE 1, 3 Program/Sample Mode Altered: ********** NOTE True Voice:...