Selecting Midi Channels - E-Mu Ultraproteus Operation Manual

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This chapter explains how preset sounds are constructed in UltraProteus. It also
contains important background information on the various programming
aspects of the instrument.
If you are new to synthesizers and electronic music, you may need more
background information than this manual provides. There are many books
dedicated to synthesizer basics and MIDI available through your local music
dealer. Magazines such as Keyboard and Electronic Musician, which are
available at most newstands, contain current information on the subject, as
well as valuable programming tips.
Your initial involvement with UltraProteus will most likely consist of using the
existing presets and selecting MIDI channels. While the factory presets are very
good, there are probably some things you would like to change, perhaps the
LFO speed, the filter brightness, or the attack time. You may also want to make
your own custom presets using complex modulation routings. There are 128
user locations (000°-127°) available to store your own creations or edited
factory presets.
Editing Presets
It's easy to create new presets by using the Preset Edit menu to modify existing
presets. This is really the best way of getting aquainted with UltraProteus. If you
don't like the results, simply change the preset momentarily and you'll be back
to the original sound. Changes are not made permanent until you SAVE a
preset. Therefore, you can experiment all you want with Presets, Hyperpresets
or Midimaps without worrying about losing a sound.
The Copy menu is another way to edit presets. Elements of a preset can be
quickly copied to another to create a new hybrid preset.
We encourage you to actually try out the different functions as you read about
them. Hearing what a control actually does will remove a lot of the mystery
associated with it. The chapter entitled "Step-By-Step" walks you through many
of the basic programming functions. Read this chapter first, however, since it
contains important information that you need to know.
UltraProteus has an extensive modulation implementation using two multi-
wave LFO's (Low Frequency Oscillators), three envelope generators, two multi-
segment function generators and the ability to respond to multiple MIDI
controllers. You can simultaneously route any combination of these control
sources to multiple destinations.
PRESET PROGRAMMING
Chapter 7: Preset Programming
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