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RAM Pack (** page 25)
А RAM (Random Access Memory) Pack has a built-in LSI
chip capable of reading and writing data, which enables
various types of Electone data to be stored in the RAM Pack
or recalled from the Pack to the Electone whenever desired.
READY (™ pages 25, 27, 30)
After a RAM or ROM Pack is inserted, this green lamp lights
up to indicate that a Pack operation can be performed.
Registration
In Electone terminology, it refers to a collection of settings for
creating the total sound most suitable to the song to be
played, including the voices, effects, rhythm, etc.
REGIST. Button (pages 32, 33)
When programming
the C.S.P., this button is used to
program a Fill In, Intro, or Ending pattern, REGISTRATION
MEMORY data, or the final double bar, (HE-8)
REGISTRATION MEMORY (= page 24}
This feature lets you memorize the panel's current registra-
tion settings which were set using the panel or the MULTI-
MENU (HE-8), and call any memorized registration or Basic
Registration to the panel.
REGISTRATION MENU (= pages 13, 28)
This MULTI-MENU feature is preset with 16 different genres
of registrations, any of which can be called by the touch of
à single button. (HE-8)
REGGAE
Reggae is a musical style of Jamaican origin which has a late
upbeat with a unique bounce.
REPEAT (**page 33)
When this button is turned on prior to C.S.P. playback, the
programmed accompaniment will be played back repeatedly.
(HE-8)
REVERB (page 15)
An effect that adds a reverberation to notes to create an
expansive sound similar to performing in a concert hall.
RHYTHM (= расе 17)
The is the general term used to refer to the rhythm-related
functions.
RHYTHM MENU (=*page 17)
This MULTI-MENU feature allows additional rhythm patterns
to be assigned to the grey buttons in the panel's RHYTHM
section. (HE-8)
ROM Pack
The ROM (Read Only Memory)
Pack can only used to
transfer the ROM Pack data to the Electone but cannot be
used to store the Electone's data. The FM Voice Pack is a
ROM Pack.
Root (page 10)
The root of a chord has the same letter-name as the chord
itself, For example, the root of the C chord consisting of C, E,
and G is the C note.
S
SALSA
A newer genre of Latin-American music originating in New
York, it is also the name of a rhythm pattern.
Segno
A notation symbol ( $ ) which means "Repeat from here
alter reaching D.S. (Dal segno)."
SINGLE FINGER (= расе 20)
One of the buttons used to select the AUTO BASS CHORD
mode. When SINGLE FINGER is on, chordal and bass
accompaniments can be automatically produced by pressing
one, two, or three notes on the lower keyboard.
16 BEAT
A rhythm pattern based on 16th notes which is used in such
musical genres as rock, fusion, and jazz.
SPEAKER OUT Jack
Use this jack to output audio signals to the Electone's
Speakers.
START (page 17)
A button in the RHYTHM section which you press to start
the rhythm. It is also used during C.S.P. playback.
STEEL DRUM
This is a simple, melodious percussion instrument which is
used for calypso music and so on,
STRINGS
Refers to the stringed instruments used in a an orchestra,
and is provided as two types of voices in each ORCHESTRAL
VOICES section.
SUSTAIN (= page 15)
This effect allows a gradual fade-out of the sound after the
keys are released. With ME-55/ME-35, the Sustain length
can be set at the MULTI-MENU.
SWING
A standard rhythm pattern used in jazz music.
SYMPHONIC ("page 15)
This effect adds an expansive reverberation that resembles
the combined playing of multiple instruments.
SYNCHRO START (=* page 17)
When SYNCHRO
START is ON, pressing any key of the
lower or pedal keyboard will start the rhythm at the same
time as the accompaniment.
SYNTH BRASS, SYNTH LEAD (=* page 29)
These voices are provided on the HE-8 VOICE MENU and
respectively simulate STRING and LEAD voices created on a
synthesizer.
T
TEMPO Control
This knob controls the speed of the rhythm.
TEMPO /{(DATA) Display
This display flashes at the first beat of each measure, displays
the bar and beat, and also displays other types of data.
TO LOWER (=> page 12)
Press this button to sound a Percussive voice from the lower
keyboard.
TO PACK ("> page 25)
This button is used together with the MEMORY button of
REGISTRATION MEMORY to transfer the Electone's data to
a RAM Pack.
TO UPPER ("page 12)
Press this button to sound a Percussive voice from the upper
keyboard.
TOUCH (= page 16)
When the TOUCH button is on, the volume and timbre of a
voice can be minutely changed in response to your touch on
the keys.
TRANSPOSITION (= page 16)
This feature lets you change the overall key of the Electone in
half-step units up to an octave above or below the original key.
TREMOLO (= page 15)
This adds a trembling effect to a voice to produce a richly
expansive sound. The trembling effect added by TREMOLO
is faster than that added by the CHORUS effect.
U
Upper
Refers to the upper keyboard of the Electone.
User Pattern [USER 1, 2] (=Фрасе 17)
Contains preset rhythm patterns, which can be replaced with
other patterns by copying User rhythm patterns from a Pack.
(HE-8)
USER VOICE (pages 12, 29)
Contains preset voices, which can be replaced with other
voices by copying User voices from a Pack.
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VIBRAPHONE
This is a percussion instrument consisting of tuned metal
bars which are struck by the player using mallets.
Vibrato (pages 14, 35)
This effect vibrates the pitch of voices for added appeal. Each
of the Electone voices has been preset with the most suitable
Vibrato effect, but the preset effect can be changed if you so
desire.
VOCAL
A voice that resembles the sound of a human chorus, which
is provided in the ORCHESTRAL VOICES section for the
lower keyboard.
Voice
This is the generic term for each of the instrument sounds
that can be produced by the Electone.
VOICE MENU ("pages 12, 29)
This feature allows one of a variety of voices to be assigned
to the grey button of each voice section.
Voice Section
This refers to any section of the Electone's panel at which
voices can be selected, such as ORCHESTRAL
VOICES,
LEAD VOICES, and BASS VOICES.
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WOOD
Refers to the woodwind instruments and is provided as a
voice in the ORCHESTRAL VOICES section for the upper
keyboard.
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