Edit System; Midi Common - Oberheim OB 12 Operating Manual

OB 12
The SYSTEM operating environment comprises all the functions used for optimum setting of
operation of the OB-12. The System functions do not relate to sound generation or Program
setting, but this does not make them any less important.
In fact, the System environment allows you to set all the MIDI parameters, such as channel
assignment, filter regulation, the assignment of Program Changes to the programs, the MIDI
Clock setting, data Bulk Dump, etc.
As well as the MIDI, you can assign further functions (since this can already be done at the
Program level) to the pedals connected to the PEDAL connectors. Another utility function is the
setting of the output port for the digital signal, the pitch in (Hz) of the instrument, the setting of the
display and further functions relating to the internal memory.
To enable the System operating environment, press the [SYSTEM] button in the MODE&SET-UP
section of the front panel from any video page. The display will show the System main menu:
from which the following functions can be recalled:
1-MIDI COMMON: setup of the MIDI channels, reception and transmission filters and MIDI Program
Map.
2-MIDI CONTROLS: assignment of Control Changes to the panel trimmers / sliders and enabling
of transmission of exclusive system messages assigned to the controls.
3-MIDI SYNC: setting of the MIDI Clock, Start, Stop and Continue messages in reception and
transmission.
4-BULK DUMP: activation of the Bulk Dump procedure.
5-FOOT CONTROL: assignment of system functions to the pedals.
6-DIGITAL OUT: enabling of the [DIGITAL OUTPUT] rear connector.
7-GLOBAL SETUP: system global settings.
8-TOOLS: utility function relating to the internal memory of the instrument.
N.B.: the settings made in the System environment are automatically saved when another operating
environment is selected.
The MIDI COMMON section comprises four subsections called: MIDI Channels Setup, MIDI In
Filter Setup, MIDI Out Filter Setup and MIDI Program Map Settings.
We will now take a detailed look at these sections. From the EDIT SYSTEM MENU select field 1-
MIDI COMMON; the display will show the video page relating to the MIDI Channels Setup function:
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