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Summary of Contents for E-Mu Proformance
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
PROFORMANCE PROFORMANCE OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS INVENTORY INTRODUCTION CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION MAKE MUSIC PRESETS CONTROLS OVERFLOW MODE INTRODUCTION TO MIDI... - Page 2 PROFORMANCE...
- Page 3 2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the PROFORMANCE is used near children. 3. Do not use the PROFORMANCE near water — for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or in a wet basement.
- Page 4 Safety Instructions PROFORMANCE 5. The PROFORMANCE should only be connected to an AC adapter of the type described in the operating instructions and included with the product. 6. The AC Adapter of the PROFORMANCE should be un- plugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
- Page 5 I Reorient the receiving antenna. I Relocate the PROFORMANCE away from the receiver. I Relocate the PROFORMANCE to a different outlet so that the receiver, drive and instrument are on different branch circuits. I Install a rooftop antenna with a coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and receiver.
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Page 6: Inventory
I This Manual I The PROFORMANCE Module I The AC Adapter and Power Cord If any of the above items are missing, please contact E-mu Customer Service at (408) 438-1921 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST. -
Page 7: Introduction
The PROFORMANCE/1 sound is exceptionally realistic and convincing because the PROFORMANCE/1 is based on ac- tual stereo recordings of a real Grand Piano. This is similar to the way a tape recorder works, except that here, the sounds... -
Page 8: Connections
The PROFORMANCE is controlled by MIDI messages re- ceived at the MIDI In connector. Connect the MIDI In of the PROFORMANCE to the MIDI Out of a MIDI controller such as a MIDI keyboard, MIDI wind controller, or MIDI guitar controller. -
Page 9: Connection Instructions
E-MU SYSTEMS, INC. MIDI AUDIO OUTPUT POWER 9V AC THRU LEFT/STEREO RIGHT/MONO Audio Outs Male RCA plug Mixer Male Phone plug Adapter Home Stereo & Speakers This diagram shows a typical equipment setup for the PROFORMANCE. Stereo connection is HIGHLY recommended! -
Page 10: Basic Operation
I Volume Control - This is the master volume control. The PROFORMANCE has a relatively high output level in order to drive headphones. If you hear the sound start to "break up" or clip, the output level should be reduced using this control. - Page 11 G Selecting Omni places the PROFORMANCE in Omni mode so that it responds to any and all MIDI channels. 10 9 G The Split function pertains to the PROFORMANCE + only. MIDI CHANNEL On the ‘plus’, certain presets have been programmed with a split keyboard so that two sections of the keyboard play a different sound.
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Page 12: Make Music
If you have your AC power adapter, audio and MIDI cords hooked up, it's time to start playing. The green LED on the front of the PROFORMANCE should be lit, and it should flash when you play your MIDI keyboard (or other MIDI controller). -
Page 13: Presets
Operation Manual PROFORMANCE PRESETS PRESETS (Standard Unit) 1. Dark Grand Medium touch sensitivity and dynamic tonal response, perfect for solo pieces. 2. Classic Grand Medium touch sensitivity and brighter overall tone make this piano ideal for ensembles or concertos. 3. Mellow Ivory Medium touch sensitivity and overall dark tone creates very soft moods and textures. - Page 14 PROFORMANCE PRESETS In addition to the grand piano sounds, the PROFORMANCE + contains samples of electric piano, electric and acoustic bass, vibes, and organ for a total of 32 presets. Presets 16 - 32 can be accessed only via a MIDI program change command.
- Page 15 Operation Manual PROFORMANCE + PRESETS + PRESETS (cont) 14. Piano Bell An 8-voice, electronic synth keyboard patch. 15. Acou. Bass/Elec. Piano Split preset. 16. Acoustic Bass/Vibes Split preset. 17. ElectricBass/Piano Split preset. 18. Honky Tonk Very detuned and bright, good for ragtime.
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Page 16: Controls
This may be a control mounted on the keyboard itself, or it may be controlled via a footpedal. In any case, the volume of PROFORMANCE can be controlled from your MIDI controller if it sends this information on MIDI continuous controller channel #7. - Page 17 G Soft - Slightly mutes the volume and tone of all notes played Soft after the footswitch is depressed. Assigned to MIDI controller #67. Split Point G Split Point - On the PROFORMANCE +, the last note (Plus Only) played while the footswitch is held defines the split point. PROFORMANCE VOLUME...
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Page 18: Overflow Mode
AUDIO OUTPUT when using POWER Overflow Mode. 9V AC THRU LEFT/STEREO RIGHT/MONO Mixer E-MU SYSTEMS, INC. MIDI AUDIO OUTPUT POWER & 9V AC THRU LEFT/STEREO RIGHT/MONO Speakers Two PROFORMANCE modules may be linked via Overflow mode to provide 32 note polyphony. -
Page 19: Introduction To Midi
Operation Manual INTRODUCTION TO MIDI MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a link between musical instruments which allows various types of musical equipment to be connected together. The MIDI cable transmits information about the status of one instrument to another. - Page 20 MIDI Modes There are 4 different MIDI modes which can be used for different applications. (Only two of the modes, Omni and Poly, are used on the PROFORMANCE.) The four MIDI modes currently in use are described below. DEMO Omni Mode - This is the simplest and easiest to use MIDI OMNI mode.
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Page 21: Midi Implementation Chart
The MIDI implementation chart is designed to show a particular instrument's MIDI parameters at a glance. This chart shows the MIDI parameters transmitted and received by the PROFORMANCE. Check the MIDI implementation chart for your MIDI controller to see which parameters it transmits. - Page 22 PROFORMANCE EUROPE, AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST WORLD HEADQUARTERS E-MU SYSTEMS E-MU/ENSONIQ SUITE 6, ADAM FERGUSON HOUSE P.O. BOX 660015 ESKMILLS INDUSTRIAL PARK SCOTTS VALLEY, CA USA MUSSELBURGH, EAST LOTHIAN 95067-0015 SCOTLAND, EH21 7PQ TELEPHONE: 831-438-1921 TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 131-653-6556 FAX: 831-438-8612...