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Chapter 8. Detailed Editing for Patches
"Editing" is the process of modifying the values of the JUNO-STAGE's
various settings (parameters). This chapter explains the procedure for
patch editing, and how the patch parameters work.
The JUNO-STAGE's patches are organized into three groups: User,
Preset, and GM. You can also install up to two wave expansion
boards (SRX series; sold separately).
The following patch groups are available.
USER
This is a group of rewritable patches inside the JUNO-STAGE. Patches
you create can be saved in this group. When the JUNO-STAGE is
shipped from the factory, this group already contains 256 patches.
PRST (preset)
This is a group of non-rewritable patches inside the JUNO-STAGE.
Although these patches cannot be rewritten, you are free to edit the
settings of the currently selected patch, and then save the modified
settings in the user patch group.
GM (GM2)
This is a group of non-rewritable patches that are compatible with
GM2, a set of recommendations that allows compatibility across
manufacturers and models. Although these patches cannot be
rewritten, you are free to modify the settings of the currently selected
patch, and then save the modified settings in the user patch group.
This group contains 256 patches.
XP-A, B
(wave expansion board installed in the EXP A or B slot)
These groups allow you to use patches on a wave expansion board
installed in the EXP A or B slots. Although these patches cannot be
rewritten, you are free to modify the settings of the currently selected
patch, and then save the modified settings in the user patch group.
The number of patches in each group will depend on the wave
expansion board that is installed.
XP-A and B patches cannot be selected unless an SRX series
wave expansion board (sold separately) is installed in the
corresponding slot.
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How to Edit a Patch
You can create a new patch by editing an existing patch.
A patch consists of up to four "tones." Before editing a patch, you
should listen to each tone individually to familiarize yourself with the
role it plays in creating the overall sound of the patch.
Four tips when creating patches
● Choose a patch that's close to what you have in mind (p. 45)
If you're trying to create a new patch, it will be difficult to
make progress if you simply select any old patch and start
making changes blindly. It's important to start by selecting a
patch that's close to what you have in mind.
● Decide which tones you'll use (p. 95)
When creating a patch, it's very important to decide which
tones you're going to use. In the EDIT screen, use the Tone
Switch 1–4 settings to specify whether each tone will be
heard (on) or silent (off). Turning off unneeded tones is also an
important way to conserve polyphony.
● Check the structure setting (p. 99)
The Structure parameter is a very important one; it specifies
how the four tones will be combined. Before you begin
actually editing the tones, you must understand the
relationship between the tones.
● Turn the effects off (p. 79)
The JUNO-STAGE contains a diverse array of effects,
allowing you to process the sound in sophisticated ways.
Effects have a major impact on the sound, and simply turning
off the effects may produce an entirely different impression.
Turning off the effects will allow you to hear the sound of the
patch itself, which makes it easier to hear the result of the
changes you make. In some cases, editing the effect settings
may be enough to create the sound you want.
Editing in a Graphic Display (ZOOM EDIT)
The ZOOM EDIT screen lets you edit using a graphic display of
important parameters that are edited frequently.
For details on the parameters, refer to p. 98 and following.
In Patch mode or Performance mode, select the patch that you
1.
want to edit.
For details, refer to "Selecting Patches in Patch Mode" (p. 45) or
"Selecting a Patch for Each Part" (p. 50).
If you want to create a patch from scratch rather than starting
from an existing one, execute the Initialize operation (p. 96).
2.
Press [EDIT].
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