Quick Start Tutorial This explains basic operation of the ESX-1. For a detailed explanation of operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual. Included items [ ] Owner’s manual [ ] AC/AC power supply [ ] Quick Start Tutorial (this document)
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9V connector, and plug the AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet. You must turn off the power before You must first connect the AC/AC power supply to the ESX-1, and making connections. Careless op- then plug it into the AC outlet.
Playing a Demo song The ESX-1 contains several demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to the demo Song ( Owner’s manual: p.75) songs to get an idea of the ESX-1’s sound and potential. Press the SONG key. The SONG key will light.
Playing a pattern Pattern ( Owner’s manual: p.35) Press the PATTERN key (the key will light). The display will show the current pattern name and number. If it does not, press the PATTERN key a second time. Turn the dial to select a pattern (A.01—D.64) Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play the pattern (the key will light).
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Pressing keys to play the sound of a part You can play the sound of a part by pressing the drum part keys, or by se- Part ( Owner’s manual: p.38) lecting a synth part and pressing the step keys with the KEYBOARD key turned on.
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Adjust the output level of the external device or the AUDIO IN LEVEL knob of the ESX-1 so that the peak icon (CLIP) does not light even when the output of the connected device is loudest. Press the SAMPLE key (the key will light).
To record during playback If a musical idea strikes you while a pattern is playing, you can start recording immediately, without having to stop playback. Start the pattern playing. Press the REC key (it will light). If you want to record a drum part, press the drum part key for that part at the desired timing.