Edit Mode - Akai AX80 Operator's Manual

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EDIT mode
The edit mode selects voice data memorized in the preset
memory bank or memory banks Aand Band modifies it to create
new voice data.
During the edit mode, the parameter to be changed will appear in
the FUNCTION MODE display, and the data itself will appear on the
DATAdisplay.
Basic procedure for editing
. Set the AX80 to the voice data to be changed by pressing
either buttons A, Bor PRESET, and then by pressing one of the
buttons 1 —32.
2. Push the EDIT button.
3. Select the parameter to be changed from among the buttons
1-32.
4. Change the data by using the CONTROL knob, EDIT CONTROL
UP/DOWN or the parameter button depressed in the above
step 3.
For major changes in the data (coarse adjustment of the
data), use the CONTROL knob.
When changing the data one step at a time, use the EDIT con-
trol UP/DOWN or the parameter button depressed in the above
step 3.
Description of functions for buttons 1 —32 in the EDIT mode.
When the EDIT mode is selected, operation buttons 1—32 will
function as parameter select buttons, as well as possessing the
same functions as the EDIT CONTROL button. Next are the func-
tions of each button, and the corresponding contents of the
FUNCTION MODE and the DATAdisplays.
Procedum. for memorizing voice data created in the EDIT
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The AX80 is equipped with two memory banks, A and B, each of
which is capable of memorizing the voice data for 32 voices, for
a total of 64 voices selectable. Once voice data modified or
created is memorized in the memory banks A or B, they can be
recalled with one touch of a finger.
NOTE
Before carrying out this procedure, it is advisable to save
(record) the voice data memorized in the memory banks A and B
onto cassette tape. Failure to observe this precaution can result
in the loss of important voice data. Refer to page 14 for the
procedure on saving voice data on a cassette tape.
Operation procedure
. Press the EDIT button, and select the respective parameter
data for the desired voice data.
2. Turn off the MEMORY PROTECT switch.
3. Press the WRITEbutton.
5 EL will appear on the FUNCTION MODE display. The indica-
tors for buttons Aand B will begin to flicker in alternation.
[Selecting the memory bank
O If the wrong memory bank is selected, simply press the
button for the desired bank to correct this.
Setting the memory number
5. Use the buttons 1—32 to select the memory number to be
memorized.
Once the button has been pressed, the memory number of
the button pressed will appear, and the indicator of the TAPE
button will go out.
6. Turn on the MEMORY PROTECT switch.
The above procedure completes the memorization of the voice
data.
* Procedure to cancel the voice data memorization process
while in progress
Before carrying out the above step 4, press the EDIT button. This
cancels the WRITE mode for the voice data.
Saving voice data onto cassette tape