E-Mu Planet Earth User Manual

E-MU PN FI10995 Rev. B

Operation Manual

Operation Manual

©2000, E-MU Systems, Inc. d.b.a. E-MU / ENSONIQ. All rights reserved.

FI10995 Rev. B

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Important Notice:

In order to obtain warranty service on your Planet Earth unit, the serial number
sticker must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of
purchase. If there is no serial number sticker on Planet Earth, please contact
E-MU Systems at once.

This product is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,404,529; 4,506,579; 4,699,038; 4,987,600; 5,013,105; 5,072,645;
5,111,727; 5,144,676; 5,170,367; 5,248,845; 5,303,309; 5,317,104;
5,342,990; 5,430,244 and foreign patents and/or pending patents. All other
trademarks belong to their respective companies. Specifications and features
are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................. 1

Product Description.............................................................................. 1

Overview.............................................................................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions - English ................................... 3

Foreign Language Warnings - German ................................... 6

Foreign Language Warnings - French ..................................... 9

Declaration of Conformity ..................................................... 12

Setup ...................................................................................... 13

Unpacking.......................................................................................... 13

Connection Instructions .....................................................................14

Basic Setup ................................................................................................14

Studio Setup ............................................................................................. 15

Power Up! ................................................................................................. 16

Instant Gratification............................................................................ 17

Playing Demo Sequences .......................................................................... 17

Auditioning Presets ...................................................................................17

Selecting and Quick Editing Presets ........................................................... 18

Playing BEATS ...........................................................................................20

Exploring the Master Arpeggiator ..............................................................22

Multi-Channel Arpeggiator ........................................................................ 23

Basic Operations .................................................................... 25

Front Panel......................................................................................... 25

Volume Control ......................................................................................... 25

Master Button ...........................................................................................25

Edit Button ................................................................................................25

Control Button .......................................................................................... 25

Audition Button ........................................................................................26

Left/Right Cursor Buttons .......................................................................... 26

Save/Copy Button .....................................................................................26

Home/Enter Button ................................................................................... 26

Data Entry Control .................................................................................... 27

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Front Panel Controller Modes ............................................................ 27

Real-time Control ......................................................................................27

Quick Edit .................................................................................................28

Deep Edit Mode ........................................................................................28

Main Screen....................................................................................... 30

MIDI Channel Selection ............................................................................. 30

Preset Selection .........................................................................................30

Channel Volume ........................................................................................31

Channel Pan ..............................................................................................32

Channel Arpeggiator ................................................................................. 32

Sound Navigator................................................................................ 33

Preset Category .........................................................................................33

Instrument Category .................................................................................33

Multitimbral Operation ...................................................................... 34

Arpeggiator/Beats Menu ....................................................... 35

Base Tempo (Master Clock) .......................................................................36

SuperBEATS ....................................................................................... 36

BEATS Mode .............................................................................................39

Status .....................................................................................................39

Beats Channel (BtsCh) ...........................................................................39

Trigger Channel (TrigCh) ......................................................................39

BEATS Controllers ......................................................................................41

Beat Velocity Group 1-4 (BtsVelG1 -> BtsVelG4) ....................................41

Beat Xpose Group 1-4 (BtsXpsG1 -> BtsXpsG4) .....................................41

Beat Busy (BtsBusy) ...............................................................................41

Beat Variation ......................................................................................... 42

Beat Variation (BtsVari) ...........................................................................42

Beats Trigger Layout ..................................................................................43

1-Bar Trigger Option ..............................................................................43

Beats Trigger Offset ...................................................................................44

Beats Part Velocity .....................................................................................44

Beats Part Transpose ..................................................................................45

Beats Part Group .......................................................................................46

Master Riff .................................................................................................46

Riff Tempo ................................................................................................47

Riff Controllers ..........................................................................................47

MIDI Song Start ........................................................................................48

Arp/Riff MIDI Out ......................................................................................48

Arpeggiators ...................................................................................... 49

Arp Controllers ..........................................................................................50

Master Arpeggiator Parameters.......................................................... 50

Status ........................................................................................................51

Mode ........................................................................................................51

Note Value ................................................................................................52

Arpeggiator Pattern Speed ........................................................................ 52

Pattern ......................................................................................................52

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Velocity ..................................................................................................... 53

Gate Time ................................................................................................. 53

Extension Count ....................................................................................... 54

Extension Interval ...................................................................................... 54

Sync .......................................................................................................... 55

Pre-Delay .................................................................................................. 55

Duration ................................................................................................... 56

Post-Delay ................................................................................................. 56

Recycle ..................................................................................................... 57

Keyboard Thru .......................................................................................... 57

Latch ......................................................................................................... 57

Key Range ................................................................................................. 58

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data .............................................................. 58

User Patterns .......................................................................................... 58

Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern ............................................................ 59

Pattern Step Number ................................................................................ 59

Key ........................................................................................................... 59

Key Offset ..............................................................................................60

Tie .......................................................................................................... 60

Rest ........................................................................................................ 60

Skip ........................................................................................................ 60

End ........................................................................................................ 60

Velocity ..................................................................................................... 61

Duration ................................................................................................... 61

Repeat ...................................................................................................... 61

User Pattern Name .................................................................................... 62

Multi-Channel Arpeggiating............................................................... 63

Using a MIDI Interface to Channelize Data ......................................... 64

Master Menu ...........................................................................65

Defining Master Parameters ...............................................................66

Transpose/Tune ........................................................................................ 66

Bend Range ..............................................................................................66

Velocity Curve ........................................................................................... 67

Mix Output ............................................................................................... 67

Master Effects..................................................................................... 69

Effects Mode ............................................................................................. 69

Effects Multi Mode Control ....................................................................... 69

Master FXA Algorithm ............................................................................... 70

A Effect Types ......................................................................................... 70

FXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxA ....................................... 71

FXA Send Amounts ...................................................................................71

Master FXB Algorithm ............................................................................... 71

B Effect Types ......................................................................................... 72

FXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay Time ....................................... 72

FXB Send Amounts ...................................................................................72

MIDI Parameters ................................................................................73

MIDI Mode ............................................................................................... 73

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MIDI SysEx ID ............................................................................................73

MIDI Enable ..............................................................................................74

MIDI Program Change -> Preset ................................................................74

Receive Program Change ..........................................................................75

Real-time Controller Assignment ...............................................................75

MIDI Footswitch Assign .............................................................................76

Tempo Controller ......................................................................................77

Knob Preset Quick-Edit ..............................................................................77

Knobs Deep Edit ........................................................................................78

Knobs/Riff MIDI Out ..................................................................................78

Preset Edit All Layers Enable .......................................................................78

Front Panel Knob Calibration .....................................................................79

MIDI SysEx Packet Delay ...........................................................................80

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ..............................................................80

User Key Tuning ........................................................................................82

Screen Viewing Angle ................................................................................82

Programming Basics .............................................................. 83

Modulation........................................................................................ 84

Modulation Sources ........................................................................... 85

Random Sources .......................................................................................86

Modulation PatchCords ..................................................................... 86

Envelope Generators.......................................................................... 87

Tempo-based Envelopes .........................................................................88

Envelope Repeat .....................................................................................88

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)....................................................... 89

Clock Modulation .............................................................................. 90

Modulation Destinations.................................................................... 92

Modulation Processors ....................................................................... 93

Preset Modulation Processors............................................................. 95

Using the Modulation Processors ...............................................................97

More Examples .........................................................................................99

Dynamic Filters ................................................................................ 101

What is a Filter? .......................................................................................102

Parametric Filters .....................................................................................105

The Z-Plane Filter ....................................................................................106

Signal Flow ...................................................................................... 107

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MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls................................................ 108

Bank Select Commands ...........................................................................110

Stereo Mix Outputs ......................................................................... 111

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Edit Menu .............................................................................113

Preset Name ...........................................................................................114

Four Layer Architecture .................................................................... 115

Selecting Layers ......................................................................................115

Defining Layer Parameters................................................................ 116

Selecting an Instrument .......................................................................... 116

Sound Navigator .................................................................................. 116

Defining Key Range ................................................................................. 117

Defining the Velocity Crossfade Range .................................................... 120

Defining the Real-time Crossfade Range .................................................. 122

Transposing the Instrument ....................................................................125

Tuning .................................................................................................... 126

Background: Transpose vs. Coarse Tuning .............................................. 126

Amplifier ................................................................................................. 126

Volume Envelope .................................................................................... 127

Selecting the Mode .............................................................................. 127

Defining the Volume Envelope ............................................................. 128

Chorusing the Layer ................................................................................ 129

Sound Start Offset and Delay .................................................................. 129

Non-Transpose Mode .............................................................................130

Solo Mode .............................................................................................. 130

Assign Group .......................................................................................... 131

Glide ....................................................................................................... 132

Z-Plane Filters ......................................................................................... 132

Planet Earth Filter Types .......................................................................... 133

Filter Types ........................................................................................... 133

Filter Parameters ................................................................................... 135

Filter Envelope ........................................................................................135

Defining the Filter Envelope ................................................................. 137

Auxiliary Envelope ................................................................................... 137

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) ............................................................ 137

Shape ................................................................................................... 138

Sync ..................................................................................................... 139

Rate ..................................................................................................... 139

Delay ................................................................................................... 140

Variation .............................................................................................. 141

PatchCords ............................................................................................. 142

Modulator Polarity ...............................................................................143

Pitch Bend Range .................................................................................... 145

Mix Output ............................................................................................. 145

Common Preset Parameters ............................................................. 146

Preset Effects ........................................................................................... 146

FXA Algorithm ........................................................................................148

A Effect Types ....................................................................................... 148

FXA Parameters ....................................................................................... 149

FXA Send Amounts .................................................................................149

FXB Algorithm ........................................................................................ 149

B Effect Types ....................................................................................... 149

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FXB Parameters .......................................................................................150

FXB Send Amounts ..................................................................................150

Preset Patchcords ....................................................................................151

Initial Controller Amount .........................................................................152

Keyboard Tuning .....................................................................................153

Preset Links .............................................................................................155

Preset Tempo Offset ................................................................................156

Audition Riff Selection .............................................................................156

Play Solo Layers .......................................................................................156

Programming Tutorial ......................................................... 157

Editing Presets ................................................................................. 157

Changing the Instrument ........................................................................157

Changing the Tuning of an Instrument ...................................................158

Chorus ....................................................................................................159

Volume Envelope ....................................................................................159

Working with Filters ................................................................................161

Adding the Filter Envelope ....................................................................162

Changing Filter Types ...........................................................................164

Envelope Repeat ...................................................................................165

Practice Modulating ................................................................................165

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................166

Linking Presets ................................................................................. 167

Effects ................................................................................... 169

Effects Overview .............................................................................. 169

The Effects Sends .....................................................................................169

Effect Types...................................................................................... 171

Effect Parameters .....................................................................................171

Decay ...................................................................................................172

High Frequency Damping .....................................................................172

Feedback.............................................................................................. 172

LFO Rate ...............................................................................................172

Delay ....................................................................................................172

Effects Programmed in the Preset..................................................... 173

Master Effects .................................................................................. 174

Effects Mode ........................................................................................... 176

Flexible Effects Control ............................................................................176

Using the Effects Channel Settings in Multi Mode .................................178

Effect B Into Effect A ................................................................................ 178

General Effect Descriptions .............................................................. 180

Reverb .....................................................................................................180

Chorus ....................................................................................................181

Doubling .................................................................................................181

Slapback ..................................................................................................181

Stereo Flanger .........................................................................................181

Delay .......................................................................................................182

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Stereo Delay ........................................................................................... 182

Panning Delay ......................................................................................... 182

Dual Tap ................................................................................................. 182

Vibrato .................................................................................................... 182

Distortion ................................................................................................ 182

Save/Copy Menu ..................................................................183

Saving a Preset................................................................................. 183

Copying Information........................................................................ 184

Copy Preset ............................................................................................ 184

Copy Layer .............................................................................................. 185

Copy PatchCords .................................................................................... 186

Copy Preset PatchCords .......................................................................... 186

Copy Arpeggiator Settings ...................................................................... 187

Copy Arpeggiator Pattern .......................................................................187

Copy Preset Bank .................................................................................... 188

Multisetups ...................................................................................... 188

Restoring Multisetups .............................................................................. 189

Multisetup Name .................................................................................... 189

Saving Multisetups .................................................................................. 190

Create Random Preset ............................................................................. 190

Copy User Bank to Flash .......................................................................... 191

Rename Flash SIMM ................................................................................ 192

Duplicate Flash ........................................................................................ 193

Appendix ...............................................................................195

Front Panel Knob Functions.............................................................. 195

Presets ............................................................................................. 196

Preset Categories ....................................................................................196

Preset Listing.................................................................................... 197

Riff Listing ........................................................................................ 201

Instrument Listing ............................................................................ 204

Trigger Layouts ................................................................................ 211

Velocity Curves................................................................................. 214

Velocity Curves .......................................................................................215

PatchCord Amount Chart................................................................. 216

MIDI ................................................................................................217

Technical Specifications.................................................................... 220

Credits ............................................................................................. 221

Warranty.......................................................................................... 222

Index .....................................................................................225

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Planet Earth. Planet Earth is a new

world instrument synth/sound module with an array of new dynamic and

rhythmic features. Planet Earth was designed for live performance , so make

sure to try out all the controller knobs on each preset. And as you’ll soon

discover, Planet Earth is a total kick to play.

Product Description

Planet Earth’s sound set consists primarily of ethnic instruments and

percussion. These sounds are rich in harmonic texture and are perfectly

matched to the filters.

Planet Earth contains two user-upgradable sound SIMM sockets, allowing

you to mix and match sound sets according to your needs. New sounds can

be added as easily as plugging in a new 16MB or 32MB SIMM module. Each

E-MU sound set has been meticulously crafted to be the finest of its kind.

Samples are matched across the keyboard, perfectly looped, and rich in

harmonic texture.

Planet Earth contains 512 user presets and can hold literally thousands of

factory presets. (ROM presets are automatically added when sound SIMMs are

installed. As an example, a 32 MB SIMM may contain up to 1024 ROM presets.)

Planet Earth’s Sound Navigator makes it easy to find the exact sound you

want. It’s powerful, yet simple to use.

Planet Earth contains E-MU’s SuperBEATS Mode, which is a whole new way

to create dynamic, original music. With SuperBEATS, you trigger, latch and

unlatch synced loops and grooves from your keyboard. Simply select a

“bts:” preset and you’re ready to groove! Then use Planet Earth’s perfor-

mance controls to alter and mutate the rhythm or the sound itself.

Then there’s Planet Earth’s revolutionary Rhythmic Pattern Generator/

Arpeggiator which can play up to 16 synchronized arpeggiator patterns at

once using a different sound for each! Patterns can be edited using pattern

flow commands such as: delay for 2 bars, play for 4 bars, hold for 2 beats

and repeat. You can program or download 100 user patterns in addition to

the 200 factory patterns.

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Overview

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The extremely flexible yet easy to use 4-layer synthesizer voices make it
easy to build sounds of any kind. Layers can be switched or crossfaded
using key position, velocity, real-time controllers or any modulation source.
Planet Earth also contains 50 different 2nd to 12th order resonant &
modeling filters which are used to shape and modify the myriad waveforms
contained in 32 megabytes (MB) of ROM.

Sixty four modulation sources include three multistage envelopes and two
LFOs per layer, as well as full MIDI control over virtually every parameter.
The digital patch bay, with 24 cords per layer, (and 12 more cords per preset)
lets you connect modulation sources to 64 destinations in any imaginable
way. The patch bay contains a set of arithmetic modifiers, letting you create
complex synthesis models. Synth parameters as well as arpeggiator and
BEAT tempos can be controlled from Planet Earth’s internal clock (or an
external MIDI clock). Up to 8 LFOs and 12 envelopes can be perfectly
synchronized at different rates. This is an extremely powerful synthesizer!



The optional Turbo



upgrade adds the following
features to your Planet Earth:

• 128 voice polyphony

• 4 submix analog outputs

• 32 MIDI channel operation

• 2 additional sound ROM slots

• S/PDIF stereo digital output

Overview

Four front panel real-time controllers give you control over 12 user­selectable parameters. The real-time knobs can adjust multiple parameters
at once, allowing complex levels of control. For example, one knob can
simultaneously turn up filter cutoff, while detuning one sample, and
adjusting the release time of the volume envelope. Virtually every synth
parameter in the Planet Earth is controllable using the real-time knobs or
by any internal or external control source.

Once you have created your preset, you can add richness to your sound
using Planet Earth’s 24-bit stereo effects. You can choose a different effects
setup for each preset from over 60 algorithms. Planet Earth’s effects section
is actually two separate effects processors with control over each wet/dry
mix level on four effects sends. Effects Processor “A” contains primarily
ambiance algorithms like reverb and delays, while effects processor “B”
contains primarily spectral algorithms such as chorus, flange, phase,
distortion, and delay. Effects can be linked to each preset or used globally to
further enhance your sound.

Other features include multiple solo, voice assignment and performance
modes for expressive control, 12 user-definable alternate tunings, and, of
course, an extensive MIDI implementation.

This is the Getting Started Manual for setting up and playing Planet Earth.
The first part of the manual describes how to unpack and setup the
hardware. The next chapters provide step-by-step instructions for the most
common and widely used features of Planet Earth. This section also defines
each of the parameters and provides information on how to use them.

E-MU Systems

The complete operation manual is provided to you in pdf format on
CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains pdf files for both Mac and PC as well as
the complete MIDI SysEx specification and a software downloading tool
which allows you to retrieve the latest software and new features from the
world wide web.

Important Safety

Instructions

Use in countries other than the U.S.A. may require the use of a different

line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this

product to rain or moisture. There are no user serviceable parts or adjust-

ments inside the unit.

Grounding Instructions

Danger!

Caution!

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down,

grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, reducing

the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an

equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the equipment’s grounding conductor can result in

the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service

personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If it will not

fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

If your Planet Earth (Model Number 9113) is rack mounted, you must use a

standard 19 inch open frame rack. Screw-on rack mount ears are provided

for this purpose.

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Important Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions

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1.

The Planet Earth should be kept clean and dust free. Periodically wipe

the unit with a clean, lint free cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners.

2.

There are no user lubrication or adjustment requirements.

Caution -.

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in these operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS: When using electric products, basic precau-

tions should always be adhered to, including the following:

This symbol is intended to

alert you to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the unit.

This symbol is intended to

alert you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous

voltage within the product’s

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

1.

Read all instructions before using Planet Earth.

2.

To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when using
Planet Earth near children.

3.

Do not use Planet Earth near water — for example near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, on a wet bar, or near or in a
swimming pool. Do not expose the unit to drips or splashes.

4.

The Planet Earth should be situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.

5.

The Planet Earth should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, fireplaces, stoves, or ovens.

6.

The Planet Earth should be connected only to a power supply of the
type described in the operating instructions and marked on the
product.

7.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure of Planet Earth through openings.

8.

This Planet Earth may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade
wider that the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
this plug into the outlet, do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug.Contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

9.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
unit.

10.

Unplug the Planet Earth from the power outlet during lightning storms
or when left unused for a long period of time.

11.

This product, in combination with an amplifier and headphones and
speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a
high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.

12.

Only use attachments and accessories specified by E-mu Systems.

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Important Safety Instructions

Radio and Television Interference

13.

The Planet Earth should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:

A. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged; or
E. The Planet Earth does not operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance.

14.

All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Radio and
Television
Interference

Save These Instructions.

The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio­frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly —that is, in strict
accordance with our instructions— it may cause interference with radio
and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B
computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part
15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation, especially if a “rabbit ear” TV antenna is used.

If Planet Earth does cause interference to radio or television reception, you
can try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following
measures:

Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move Planet Earth to one side or the other of the television or radio.
Move Planet Earth farther away from the television or radio.
Plug Planet Earth into an outlet on a different circuit than the television

or radio.

Consider installing a rooftop antenna with a coaxial lead-in between the

antenna and television set.

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Foreign Language Warnings - German
Wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften

Foreign Language Warnings

- German

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Wichtige
Sicherheits­vorschriften

Erdungsin­struktionen

Gefahr

In Ländern ausserhalb den U.S.A. können andere Kabel oder Stecker
notwendig werden. Zur Verminderung des Risikos von Feuer oder eines
elektrischen Schlages übergebe man den Service an qualifizierte Fachleute.
Das Gerät niemals Regen oder Nässe aussetzen.

Das Gerät muss geerdet sein. Bei einem Defekt oder Ausfall bietet Erdung
dem elektrischen Strom den Weg des geringsten Widerstandes und
reduziert das Risiko eines Schlages. Dieses Gerät ist mit einem geerdeten
Kabel und Stecker ausgerüstet. Der Stecker muss in eine passende,
einwandfrei montierte und geerdete Steckdose in Übereinstimmung mit
den örtlichen Vorschriften eingeführt werden.

Unvorschriftsgemässer Anschluss des Gerätes kann zum Risiko eines
elektrischen Schlages führen. Im Zweifelsfalle über die ordnungsgemässe
Erdung soll ein qualifizierter Elektriker oder eine Serviecestelle beigezogen
werden. Ändern Sie den mitgelieferten Stecker nicht. Sollte er nicht in die
Steckdose passen, soll die einwandfreie Installation durch einen qualifi­zierten Techniker erfolgen.

Vorsicht

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Wird der Planet Earth (Modell Nummer 9113) in einem Rackgestell
montiert, muss ein offener 19-Zollrahmen verwendet werden.

Unterhaltsin­struktionen
für anwender

Foreign Language Warnings - German

Unterhaltsinstruktionen für anwender

1.

Planet Earth soll sauber und staubfrei gehalten werden. Das Gerät mit
einem sauberen und säurefreien Tuch periodisch abreiben. Keine
Lösungs- oder Reinigungsmittel anwenden.

2.

Schmieren und Justieren sind nicht notwendig.

3.

Bei weiteren Servicefragen wende man sich an eine qualifizierte Service­stelle.

Vorsicht

Dieses Symbol weist den

Anwender auf wichtige

Gebrauchs- und Service-

Vorschriften in den beilieg-

enden Drucksachen.

Dieses Symbol verweist auf

nicht-isolierte Stromspan-

nungen im Geräte-Innern,

welche zu einem elektrischen

Schlag führen könnten.

Diese Gebrauchsanweisungen sind nur für qualifizierte Techniker
beabsichtigt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden,
sollen Sie keine Arbeit unternehmen, die nicht in diesen Instruktionen
vorgeschrieben ist. Wenden Sie Sich bei weiteren Servicefragen an eine
qualifizierte Servicestelle.

INSTRUKTIONEN BETR. FEUERRISIKO,
ELEKTROSCHOCK ODER VERLETZUNG VON
PERSONEN

WARNUNG; Beim Einsatz elektrischer Geräte sollten
folgende Vorsichtsmassregeln stets beachtet werden:

1.

Lesen Sie vor dem Einschalten des Planet Earth alle Instruktionen.

2.

Zur Vermeidung von Verletzungsrisiken müssen Kinder bei einge­schaltetem Planet Earth sorgfältig überwacht werden.

3.

Planet Earth nicht in der Nähe von Wasser in Betrieb nehmen -- z.B. in
der Nähe von Badewannen, Waschschüsseln, auf nassen Gestellen oder
am Swimmingpool.

4.

Planet Earth stets so aufstellen, dass seine Belüftung nicht beein­trächtigt wird.

5.

Planet Earth nicht in der Nähe von Hitze aufstellen, wie Heizkörper,
offenem Feuer, Öfen oder von Backöfen.

6.

Planet Earth ausschliesslich mit einem Netzgerät gemäss Bedienungsan­leitung und Gerätemarkierung verwenden.

7.

Dieses Gerät kann bei Verwendung von Kopfhörern und Verstärkern
hohe Lautpegel erzeugen, welche zu bleibenden Gehörschäden führen.
Arbeiten Sie nicht während längerer Zeit mit voller Lautstärke oder
hohem Lautpegel. Stellen Sie Gehörverlust oder Ohrenläuten fest,
wenden Sie sich an einen Ohrenartz.

8.

Planet Earth kann mit einem polarisierten Kabelstecker (mit ungleichen
Stiften) ausgerüstet sein. Das geschieht für Ihre Sicherheit. Können Sie
den Stecker nicht in die Steckdose einführen, ändern Sie nicht den
Stecker ab, sondern wenden Sie sich an einen Elektriker.

9.

Das Netzkabel des Planet Earth bei längerem Nichtgebrauch aus der
Steckdose ziehen.

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Foreign Language Warnings - German

10.

Vermeiden Sie sorgfältig das Eindringen von Gegenständen oder
Flüssigkeiten durch die Gehäuseöffnungen.

11.

Das Gerät soll durch qualifizierte Serviceleute gewartet werden, falls:
A. das Netzkabel beschädigt wurde, oder
B. Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeit in das Gerät gelangten,
C. das Gerät Regen ausgesetzt war, oder
D. das Gerät nicht normal oder einwandfrei arbeitet, oder
E. das Gerät stürzte oder sein Gehäuse beschädigt wurde.

12.

Servicearbeiten sollten nur qualifizierten Fachleuten anvertraut werden.

DIESE INSTRUKTIONEN AUFBEWAHREN

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Foreign Language Warnings - French

Instructions de Sécurité Importantes

Foreign Language Warnings

- French

Instructions
de Sécurité
Importantes

Instructions de Mise à la Terre

Une utilisation dans des pays autres que les U.S.A. peut nécessiter l’usage
d’un cordon d’alimentation différent. Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie
ou d’électrocution, référez-vous à un personnel de service qualifié, et
n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Cet appareil doit être relié à la terre. Dans le cas d’une malfonction
éventuelle, la terre fournit un passage de moindre résistance pour le
courant électrique, réduisant ainsi les risques d’électrocution. Le Planet
Earth est équipé d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur et d’une fiche devant
être branchée dans une prise appropriée et reliée à la terre en conformité
avec les normes locales.

Danger Une connexion incorrecte peut résulter en des risques d’électrocution.

Vérifiez avec un technicien qualifié si vous avez des doutes quant à la
connexion. Ne modifiez pas vous-même le cordon d’alimentation livré avec
cet appareil; s’il ne rentre pas dans la prise, faites-en installer un autre par
un technicien qualifié.

Attention Si le Planet Earth (Model 9113) est installé dans un rack, utilisez un rack

standard ouvert de 48.25cm.

Instructions de Maintenance

1. le Planet Earth doit être maintenu propre et sans poussière. Nettoyez-le

périodiquement à l’aide d’un chiffon propre et non-pelucheux.
N’utilisez pas de solvants, ou d’autres produits de nettoyage.

2. Aucune lubrification et aucun réglage ne sont nécessaires de votre part.

3. Pour tout autre service, référez-vous à un personnel qualifié.

Planet Earth Operation Manual

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Foreign Language Warnings - French
Instructions de Maintenance

Instructions Concernant les Risques d’Incendie,
d’Electrocution, ou de Blessures Corporelles.

ATTENTION: Lorsque vous utilisez des appareils électriques,
certaines précautions élémentaires doivent toujours être prises,
incluant les suivantes:

Ces instructions de dépanage sont destinées uniquement aux personnes
qualifiées. Afin d’éviter les risques d’électrocution, n’effectuez que les opéra­tions décrites dans ce manuel, à moins que vous ne soyez qualifiê pour cela.
Faites effectuer toute r’eparation par une personne qualifié.

1. Lisez bien toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser le Planet Earth.

2. Afin de réduire les risques de blessures, une attention particulière est

3. N’utilisez pas le Planet Earth dans ou près d’endroits humides - par

Ce symbole vous alerte de la

présence d’instructions

importantes d’opération et

de maintenance dans la

notice accompagnant

l’appareil.

Ce symbole vous alerte de

la présence d’un voltage

non-isolé dangereux à

l’intérieur de l’appareil,

pouvant être d’une

magnitude suffisante pour

constituer un risque

d’électrocution.

4. Le Planet Earth doit être placé de façon à ce que sa position n’interfére

5. Le Planet Earth doit être placé loin de sources de chaleur telles que des

6. Le Planet Earth doit uniquement être connecté à une alimentation du

7. Une attention particulière doit être observée quant aux objets pouvant

8. Le Planet Earth peut être équipé d’une fiche secteur polarisée (avec une

9. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation ou de le coincer, parti-

10. Le cordon d’alimentation de le Planet Earth doit être débranché lorsque

11. Cet appareil, combiné avec un amplificateur, des haut-parleurs, et/ou

12. N’utilisez que les accessoires sp’ecifi’es par E-mu Systems.

nécessaire en la présence d’enfants en bas âge.

exemple près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, dans les toilettes, dans une
cave humide, sur un bar fréquenté, en présence d’un bull-dog en rut, ou
dans une piscine pleine. Protégez cet appareil de tout liquide,
éclaboussure ou fuite.

pas avec sa propre ventilation.

radiateurs, cheminées, fours, ou groupies en chaleur.

type décrit dans les instructions d’opération et tel qu’indiqué sur
l’appareil.

tomber et aux liquides pouvant être versés sur et à l’intérieur de le
Planet Earth.

broche plus large que l’autre). C’est une mesure de sécurité. Si vous ne
pouvez pas brancher cette fiche dans une prise, ne neutralisez pas cette
sécurité. Contactez plutôt un électricien pour remplacer la prise
obsolète.

culiêrement prês des prises de courant, des boitiers ‘electriques dt du
point de sortie de l’appareil.

ce dernier n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue période.

un casque, est capable de générer des niveaux sonores pouvant
occasionner une perte de l’ouïe permanente. Ne travaillez pas trop
longtemps à un volume trop élevé ou même inconfortable. Si vous
observez une perte de l’audition ou un bourdonnement dans les
oreilles, consultez un O.R.L.

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Foreign Language Warnings - French

Interférences Radio et Télévision

13. Cet appareil doit être examiné par un personnel qualifié lorsque:

A. Le cordon d’alimentation a été endommagé, ou

B. Des objets sont tombés, ou du liquide a été versé sur/à l’intérieur

de l’appareil, ou

C. Le Planet Earth a été exposé à la pluie, ou

D. Le Planet Earth est tombé, ou

E. Le Planet Earth ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou affiche un

changement radical de performance.

14. Tout service doit être effectué par un personnel qualifié.

SAUVEGARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

Interférences
Radio et
Télévision

L’appareil décrit dans cette notice génére et utilise une énergie de
fréquence-radio. S’il n’est pas installé et utilisé correctement - c’est à dire en
suivant strictement nos instructions - il peut occasionner des interférences
avec la réception d’une radio ou d’une télévision.

Cet appareil a été testé et est conforme aux normes de Classe A en accord
avec les spécifications du paragraphe J de la section 15 des lois FCC. Ces lois
sont désignées pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre de telles
interférences dans une installation résidentielle. Toutefois, il n’est pas
garanti qu’aucune interférence n’apparaisse dans des installations particu­lières, et plus spécialement lorsqu’une antenne de télévision en «oreilles de
lapin» est utilisée.

Si le Planet Earth occasionne des interférences , vous pouvez essayer de les
corriger en utilisant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:

• Tournez l’antenne de la télé ou de la radio jusqu’à ce que les inter­férences disparaissent.

• Déplacez le Planet Earth d’un côté ou de l’autre de la télé ou de la radio.

• Eloignez le Planet Earth de la télé ou de la radio.

• Branchez le Planet Earth sur une prise différente que la télé ou la radio.

• Installez une antenne sur le toit munie d’une connexion coaxiale entre

elle et le poste de télévision.

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Declaration of Conformity
Interférences Radio et Télévision

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer:

E-MU/Ensoniq
1600 Green Hills Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95067-0015 USA

We hereby declare that the equipment listed herein conforms to the
harmonized standards of the following European Commission Directives:
89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC.

Trade Name: Audio Sampler/Emulator System

Model Number: Proteus 1000 CR

Under 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC, and 72/23/EEC

In accordance with EN 55103-1:1996, Emission Environments E1, E2, E3

In accordance with EN 55103-2:1996, Immunity Environments E1, E2, E3

Test information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance and
Engineering dated November 15, 1999.

Report No.: 9949EMU2KCR103

Under 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC

In accordance with EN 60950 with amendments A1, A2, A3, A4, A11

This Declaration is made November 15, 1999

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Setup

This section thoroughly describes how to set up your new Planet Earth for
use. Setup includes unpacking instructions and how to connect the cables.

Unpacking Carefully remove Planet Earth from the packaging material. Take care to

save the packing materials in case you need to transport the unit. Check to
make sure all components are included and in good condition. If there are
missing or damaged components, contact E-MU Systems immediately for
replacement or repair.

The Planet Earth box should include the following components:

• Planet Earth rack unit

• Power cable

• Rack mounting ears

• This operation manual

• Manuals CD-ROM

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Connection

SCOTTS V

ALLEY CA. U.S.A.

IN

THRU

Instructions

Basic Setup





If Planet Earth does not
seem to be responding correctly,
make sure that both Planet
Earth and your MIDI controller
are set to the same MIDI
channel.

Footswitch

Setup

Connection Instructions

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

PRESET

SAMPLE

SEQUENCER

MIDI Out

Control
Pedal

~

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

EMULATOR

0.987654321



A

To

Main Outs

The Headphone

Output is located

on the Front Panel

B

THRU

IN

SCOTTS V

ALLEY CA. U.S.A.





The Right Main output
jack carries a mono mix of the
left and right channels when the
Left Main plug is not plugged in.

The Left Main output jack is a
stereo jack carrying both
channels when the right output
jack is empty.

Male RCA plug

to

Main Outs to Mixer In

Mixer

Male Phono Plug

Aux. or
Tape In

Amp

Speakers

Home Stereo

System

Home Studio

System

MIDI In

The module is controlled by MIDI messages received at the MIDI In jack.
Normally you will connect MIDI Out of a controller such as a MIDI
keyboard to the MIDI In of Planet Earth. Be sure to connect a Footswitch
and/or Control Pedal to your MIDI keyboard. Many of the factory presets
use MIDI controllers.

Outputs

In order to reproduce the widest dynamic range and frequency response,
use a high quality amplification and speaker system such as a keyboard
amplifier or home stereo system. A stereo setup is highly desirable because
of the added realism of stereophonic sound. Headphones can be used if an
amplifier and speaker system is not available. Plug stereo headphones into
the headphone jack located on the left side of the front panel.

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Studio Setup

SCOTTS V

ALLEY CA. U.S.A.

MIDI Controller

(MIDI Keyboard, Sequencer, etc.)

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

PRESET

SAMPLE

SEQUENCER

Setup

Connection Instructions

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

EMULATOR

0.987654321

Computer

MIDI OutMIDI In

In

Additional

MIDI

Devices

MIDI In

MIDI

Interface

Out

“A” MIDI

channels

1-16

~

In

A

Out

B

IN THRU

SCOTTS V

ALLEY CA. U.S.A.

Mixer

Amp

MIDI In

In this setup, Planet Earth is controlled by MIDI messages, received at the
MIDI input, which are routed by the MIDI interface. The MIDI interface
allows any MIDI controller, such as a MIDI keyboard or a computer, to
control the module.

MIDI Out

The MIDI Out jack transmits program data to a computer or other device.

Outputs

A stereo connection is highly desirable because of the added realism of
stereophonic sound. Plug stereo headphones into the headphone jack
located on the left side of the front panel. The Right Main output jack
serves as a mono output when the Left Main plug is not plugged in. The
Left Main output jack is a stereo jack carrying both channels when the
Right output jack is empty.

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Setup

Connection Instructions

Power Up! The power switch is located on the right side of the front panel. You can

turn on Planet Earth and its MIDI controller in any order. When power is
applied the liquid crystal display will light, indicating that Planet Earth is
operating. You may have noticed that there is no 110/220 Volt power
selector switch on Planet Earth.

Planet Earth automatically switches itself to

the proper line voltage.

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Setup

Instant Gratification

Instant
Gratification

Playing Demo Sequences

This section presents step-by-step instructions for the most fundamental
operations to get you up and making sounds quickly.

Planet Earth has several factory demonstration sequences that let you hear
what this incredible machine can do. The actual number of demo
sequences depends on which ROM sounds sets are installed. You can play
these demo sequences by accessing the Demo Sequence page.

DEMO SEQUENCES WORLD

K

alahari

 To Play a Demo Sequence

1. Press and hold the Master and Edit buttons at the same time to enter

the Demo Sequence page. The screen shown above appears.

2. Select a sequence using the data entry control. The Enter LED will be

flashing.

3. Press the Enter button to begin playing the selected sequence. The

screen shown below appears.

PLAYING: Kalahari

Press ENTER to stop

4. Press the Enter button again to stop playing the sequence.

5. When a demo sequence plays to the end, the next demo will automati-

cally begin playing. The screen will display the new demo name.

6. With the sequence stopped, press either the Master, Edit or Arp/Beats

button to Exit the demo sequence mode.

Auditioning Presets The front panel audition button allows you to hear any preset in Planet

Earth without even hooking up a MIDI keyboard! When the Audition
button is pressed, the LED next to the button will illuminate and a short
“Riff” (programmed as part of the preset) will play. The Riff is latched on
and plays continuously until the button is pressed again. Presets can be
changed while Audition is latched on.

The top line of the display changes to show the MIDI Bank Select controller
values needed to select the preset being auditioned. This is an extremely
handy feature when sequencing.

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Instant Gratification

Bank MSB:009 LSB:2 WORLD

0

823 prc: Bottle 1

To Audition a Preset



1. Select a preset by turning the data entry control while the cursor is

anywhere on the lower line. The preset number field (shown above) is
the normal position of the cursor and pressing the Enter button will
return the cursor to this position.

2. Press the Audition button on the front panel. The Audition LED will

illuminate and a short riff will play the selected preset.

3. Continue to select and audition presets.

4. Press the Audition button again to turn Audition mode off. The LED

will extinguish.

Setup

Selecting and Quick Editing Presets

The first thing you’ll do with the Planet Earth is select and play the factory
provided presets. Planet Earth comes standard with 8 banks containing 128
presets each. See “Main Screen” on page 30.

Preset

Location

Channel

Number

Initial
Volume
Setting

Initial

Pan

Setting

Arpeggiator

Setting

C01 V127 P01R A:off USER

823 prc: Bottle 1

0

Blinking

Cursor

The first four banks are USER locations that can be overwritten and used to
store your own presets. The presets that come stored in the USER presets are
duplicated in banks 0-3 of the “Planet Earth” ROM bank, so feel free to
overwrite them with your own presets. You won’t be losing anything.

Preset

Number

Bank

Number

Preset
Category

Preset
Name

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The ROM Card identifier is shown in the top right of the display. The preset
is identified in the bottom line of the main screen (the screen that appears
when you first power up the unit).

Setup

Instant Gratification

Each bank of 128 presets is identified by a superscripted Bank Number to the
right of the preset number. The bank numbers reset to 0 at the start of each
ROM card you have installed. So with the Planet Earth ROM installed, the
USER banks will go from 0-3, then start over from 0-3 for the Planet Earth
ROM banks.

Bank Organization

OO

OO

You can select presets
from the Preset Number, Bank
Number, Preset Category or
Preset Name fields.

USER
USER
USER
USER

WORLD
WORLD
WORLD

The User Banks

are duplicated

in the WORLD

ROM bank.

The four User Banks can hold 512 custom presets. Feel free to overwrite
these since the factory user presets are duplicated in nonvolatile ROM.

To the right of the preset number and bank is the preset Category name
followed by the Preset Name.

 To Change the Preset

1. Place the cursor under the first character in the Preset Number field.

This is the “Home” position which is selected instantly when you press
the Home/Enter button. Pressing either of the two cursor buttons
repeatedly also gets you there.

2. Turn the Data Entry Control knob on the front panel to select a new

preset number. If you turn the knob slowly, the presets advance one
number for each “click” of the knob. If you spin the knob quickly, the
numbers advance much faster (more than one number per click).

3. Play the keyboard (or press the Audition button) and listen to the

sounds made by your Planet Earth!

4. TURN THE FOUR KNOBS on the front panel and note how they

change the sound of each preset! Press the button to the left of the
controller knobs to change the function of the knobs. Don’t worry
about ruining the sound, the values are automatically reset as soon as
you select a new preset.

}

WORLD

Bank 0
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3

Bank 0
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3

128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets

128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets

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Setup

Instant Gratification

Playing BEATS This function controls the BEATS for the currently selected MIDI channel

(the default channel is 1). Unlike the Arpeggiators, BEATS is only active on
one MIDI channel at a time.

 To Play BEATS (Quick Start)

1. Select any preset with the bts: prefix.

2. Play the keyboard keys in the range shown in the default template

below. Be sure to try out each key.

Default Assignment

of BEATS

Perc 1

Snare 1

HiHat 2

Perc 3/Fill 1

Perc 5/Fill 3

Inst 2/Wild 2

Inst 4/Wild 4

Start/Stop

Group 3

Main Groove

Alt. Groove

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2

Kick 2

Kick 1

HiHat 1

3. Now try out the “Wild 1-4” knobs and other “bts:” presets.

• If BEATS are not playing: Go into the Arp/Beats menu, locate the
screen shown below and set the parameters exactly as shown.

Perc 2

Snare 2

Perc 4/Fill 2

Group 1

Group 2

Perc 6/Fill 4

Inst 1/Wild 1

Inst 3/Wild 3

Group 4

Mute

B2A1

TrigHold

Clear Parts

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BEATS MODE Status: P

BtsCh: Basic TrigCh:Basic