E-Mu Xtreme Lead-1 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................9
Product Description .............................................................................9
Overview ........................................................................................... 10
Important Safety Instructions ................................................11
Foreign Language Warnings - German.................................. 14
Foreign Language Warnings - French ....................................17
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................20
Setup .......................................................................................21
Unpacking ......................................................................................... 21
Connection Instructions ..................................................................... 22
Basic Setup ............................................................................................... 22
Studio Setup ............................................................................................23
Power Up! ................................................................................................ 24
Instant Gratification............................................................................ 25
Playing Demo Sequences ......................................................................... 25
Auditioning Presets ................................................................................... 25
Selecting and Quick Editing Presets .......................................................... 26
Playing BEATS ..........................................................................................28
Exploring the Master Arpeggiator ............................................................. 30
Multi-Channel Arpeggiator .......................................................................31
Basic Operations .....................................................................33
Front Panel......................................................................................... 33
Volume Control ........................................................................................ 33
Master Button .......................................................................................... 33
Edit Button ............................................................................................... 33
Control Button ......................................................................................... 33
Audition Button ........................................................................................ 34
Left/Right Cursor Buttons ......................................................................... 34
Save/Copy Button .................................................................................... 34
Home/Enter Button .................................................................................. 34
Data Entry Control ...................................................................................35
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Front Panel Controller Modes ............................................................ 35
Real-time Control .....................................................................................35
Quick Edit .................................................................................................36
Deep Edit Mode .......................................................................................36
Main Screen....................................................................................... 38
MIDI Channel Selection ............................................................................38
Preset Selection ........................................................................................38
Channel Volume .......................................................................................39
Channel Pan .............................................................................................40
Channel Arpeggiator ................................................................................40
Sound Navigator................................................................................ 41
Preset Category ........................................................................................41
Instrument Category ................................................................................41
Multitimbral Operation...................................................................... 42
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu ....................................................... 43
Base Tempo ..............................................................................................44
SuperBEATS ....................................................................................... 44
BEATS Mode .............................................................................................46
BEATS Controllers .....................................................................................48
Beats Trigger Layout .................................................................................50
Beats Trigger Offset ..................................................................................51
Beats Part Velocity ....................................................................................51
Beats Part Transpose .................................................................................52
Beats Part Group ......................................................................................53
Master Riff ................................................................................................53
Riff Tempo ................................................................................................54
Riff Controllers ..........................................................................................54
MIDI Song Start ........................................................................................55
Arp/Riff MIDI Out .....................................................................................55
Arpeggiators...................................................................................... 56
Arp Controllers .........................................................................................57
Master Arpeggiator Parameters.......................................................... 57
Status .......................................................................................................58
Mode .......................................................................................................58
Note Value ...............................................................................................59
Arpeggiator Pattern Speed ........................................................................59
Pattern .....................................................................................................59
Velocity ....................................................................................................60
Gate Time ................................................................................................60
Extension Count .......................................................................................61
Extension Interval .....................................................................................61
Sync .........................................................................................................62
Pre-Delay ..................................................................................................62
Duration ...................................................................................................63
Post-Delay ................................................................................................63
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Recycle .....................................................................................................64
Keyboard Thru .........................................................................................64
Latch ........................................................................................................64
Key Range ................................................................................................65
Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ............................................................. 65
Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern ............................................................ 66
Pattern Step Number ...............................................................................66
Key ...........................................................................................................66
Velocity ....................................................................................................68
Duration ...................................................................................................68
Repeat ......................................................................................................68
User Pattern Name ...................................................................................69
Multi-Channel Arpeggiating............................................................... 70
Using a MIDI Interface to Channelize Data ......................................... 71
Master Menu ...........................................................................73
Defining Master Parameters ...............................................................74
Transpose/Tune ........................................................................................74
Bend Range .............................................................................................. 74
Velocity Curve ..........................................................................................75
Mix Output ..............................................................................................75
Master Effects..................................................................................... 77
Effects Mode ............................................................................................77
Effects Multi Mode Control ....................................................................... 77
Master FXA Algorithm .............................................................................. 78
FXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxA ......................................79
FXA Send Amounts ................................................................................... 79
Master FXB Algorithm ..............................................................................79
FXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay Time ......................................80
FXB Send Amounts ................................................................................... 80
MIDI Parameters ................................................................................81
MIDI Mode ..............................................................................................81
MIDI SysEx ID ........................................................................................... 81
MIDI Enable .............................................................................................82
MIDI Program Change -> Preset ............................................................... 82
Receive Program Change .........................................................................83
Real-time Controller Assignment ..............................................................83
MIDI Footswitch Assign ............................................................................84
Tempo Controller ..................................................................................... 85
Knob Preset Quick-Edit ............................................................................. 85
Knobs Deep Edit ....................................................................................... 86
Knobs/Riff MIDI Out ................................................................................. 86
Preset Edit All Layers Enable ...................................................................... 86
Front Panel Knob Calibration .................................................................... 87
MIDI SysEx Packet Delay ........................................................................... 88
Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ............................................................. 88
User Key Tuning ....................................................................................... 90
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Screen Viewing Angle ...............................................................................90
Programming Basics .............................................................. 91
Modulation........................................................................................ 92
Modulation Sources........................................................................... 93
Random Sources 94
Modulation PatchCords ..................................................................... 94
Envelope Generators.......................................................................... 95
Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)....................................................... 97
Clock Modulation .............................................................................. 98
Modulation Destinations.................................................................. 100
Modulation Processors..................................................................... 101
Preset Modulation Processors........................................................... 103
Using the Modulation Processors ............................................................105
More Examples .......................................................................................107
Dynamic Filters ................................................................................ 109
What is a Filter? ......................................................................................110
Parametric Filters ....................................................................................113
The Z-Plane Filter ....................................................................................114
Signal Flow ...................................................................................... 115
MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls................................................ 116
Bank Select Commands ..........................................................................118
Stereo Mix Outputs ......................................................................... 119
Edit Menu ............................................................................ 121
Preset Name ...........................................................................................122
Four Layer Architecture.................................................................... 123
Selecting Layers ......................................................................................123
Defining Layer Parameters ............................................................... 124
Selecting an Instrument ..........................................................................124
Defining Key Range ................................................................................125
Defining the Velocity Crossfade Range ....................................................128
Defining the Real-time Crossfade Range .................................................130
Transposing the Instrument ....................................................................133
Tuning ....................................................................................................134
Amplifier .................................................................................................134
Volume Envelope ....................................................................................135
Chorusing the Layer ...............................................................................137
Sound Start Offset and Delay ..................................................................137
Non-Transpose Mode .............................................................................138
Solo Mode ..............................................................................................138
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Assign Group...........................................................................................139
Glide ......................................................................................................140
Z-Plane Filters .........................................................................................140
Xtreme Lead Filter Types ........................................................................ 141
Filter Envelope ........................................................................................ 143
Auxiliary Envelope .................................................................................. 145
Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) ........................................................... 145
PatchCords .............................................................................................150
Pitch Bend Range ................................................................................... 153
Mix Output ............................................................................................153
Common Preset Parameters ............................................................. 154
Preset Effects .......................................................................................... 154
FXA Algorithm ........................................................................................ 156
FXA Parameters ...................................................................................... 157
FXA Send Amounts ................................................................................. 157
FXB Algorithm ........................................................................................ 157
FXB Parameters ...................................................................................... 158
FXB Send Amounts ................................................................................. 158
Preset Patchcords ................................................................................... 159
Initial Controller Amount ........................................................................ 160
Keyboard Tuning .................................................................................... 161
Preset Links ............................................................................................163
Preset Tempo Offset ............................................................................... 164
Audition Riff Selection ............................................................................164
Play Solo Layers ...................................................................................... 164
Programming Tutorial ..........................................................165
Editing Presets.................................................................................. 165
Changing the Instrument ....................................................................... 165
Changing the Tuning of an Instrument ..................................................166
Chorus ...................................................................................................167
Volume Envelope ...................................................................................167
Working with Filters ...............................................................................169
Practice Modulating ............................................................................... 173
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................174
Linking Presets .................................................................................175
Effects ....................................................................................177
Effects Overview............................................................................... 177
The Effects Sends .................................................................................... 177
Effect Types...................................................................................... 179
Effect Parameters .................................................................................... 179
Effects Programmed in the Preset..................................................... 181
Master Effects................................................................................... 182
Effects Mode ..........................................................................................184
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Flexible Effects Control ...........................................................................184
Effect B Into Effect A ...............................................................................186
General Effect Descriptions .............................................................. 188
Reverb ....................................................................................................188
Chorus ...................................................................................................189
Doubling ................................................................................................189
Slapback .................................................................................................189
Stereo Flanger ........................................................................................189
Delay ......................................................................................................190
Stereo Delay ...........................................................................................190
Panning Delay ........................................................................................190
Dual Tap .................................................................................................190
Vibrato ...................................................................................................190
Distortion ...............................................................................................190
Save/Copy Menu .................................................................. 191
Saving a Preset................................................................................. 191
Copying
Information...................................................................................... 192
Copy Preset ............................................................................................192
Copy Layer .............................................................................................192
Copy PatchCords ....................................................................................193
Copy Preset PatchCords ..........................................................................194
Copy Arpeggiator Settings ......................................................................194
Copy Arpeggiator Pattern .......................................................................195
Copy Preset Bank ....................................................................................195
Multisetups...................................................................................... 196
Restoring Multisetups .............................................................................196
Multisetup Name ....................................................................................197
Saving Multisetups .................................................................................197
Create Random Preset ............................................................................198
Copy User Bank to Flash .........................................................................199
Rename Flash SIMM ...............................................................................200
Duplicate Flash .......................................................................................201
Appendix .............................................................................. 203
Front Panel Knob Functions ............................................................. 203
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Presets ............................................................................................. 204
XL-1 Preset Categories ............................................................................204
Preset Listing.................................................................................... 205
Riff Listing........................................................................................ 209
Instrument Listing............................................................................ 211
Trigger Layouts ................................................................................ 221
Trigger Layout 1 ....................................................................................221
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Trigger Layout 2 ..................................................................................... 222
Trigger Layout 3 ..................................................................................... 222
Trigger Layout 4 .................................................................................... 223
Velocity Curves................................................................................. 224
PatchCord Amount Chart................................................................. 226
MIDI ................................................................................................227
Received Channel Commands ................................................................ 229
SysEx Specification ................................................................................. 229
Technical Specifications.................................................................... 230
Warranty.......................................................................................... 231
Warranty ................................................................................................231
Warranty Restrictions .............................................................................. 231
How To Obtain Warranty Service ............................................................231
Index .....................................................................................233
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Xtreme Lead-1 (or XL-1 for short) .
XL-1 is a new synthesizer/sound module with an array of new dynamic and
rhythmic features not found in any other instrument. Xtreme Lead was
designed for live performance , so make sure to try out all the controller
knobs on each preset. And as you’ll soon discover, Xtreme Lead is a total
kick to play.
Product Description
Xtreme Lead’s sound set consists primarily of analog, noise and modern
synthesizer waveforms. These sounds are rich in harmonic texture and are
perfectly matched to the XTREME filters.
Xtreme Lead 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.
XL-1 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.) Xtreme
Lead’s Sound Navigator makes it easy to find the exact sound you want. It’s
powerful, yet simple to use.
XL-1 introduces 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. Select a BEAT, select
a preset and go. Then use XL-1’s performance controls to alter and mutate
the rhythm or the sound itself.
Then there’s XL-1’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
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.
Xtreme Lead also contains 50 different 12th order resonant & modeling
filters which are used to shape and modify over 1200 waveforms contained
in 32 megabytes (MB) of ROM.
64 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 XL-1’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 XL-1:
• 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 XL-1 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 XL-1’s 24-bit stereo effects. You can choose a different effects setup
for each preset from over 60 algorithms. XL-1’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 Xtreme Lead.
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 Xtreme Lead. This section also defines
each of the parameters and provides information on how to use them.
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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 adjustments 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 Xtreme Lead (Model Number 9110) 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
The Xtreme Lead should be kept clean and dust free. Periodically wipe
1.
the unit with a clean, lint free cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners.
There are no user lubrication or adjustment requirements.
2.
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 Xtreme Lead.
2.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when using
Xtreme Lead near children.
3.
Do not use Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead should be situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.
5.
The Xtreme Lead should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, fireplaces, stoves, or ovens.
6.
The Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead through openings.
8.
This Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
14.
All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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 Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead to one side or the other of the television or radio.
Move Xtreme Lead farther away from the television or radio.
Plug Xtreme Lead 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
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 Xtreme Lead (Modell Nummer 9110) in einem Rackgestell
montiert, muss ein offener 19-Zollrahmen verwendet werden.
Unterhaltsinstruktionen
für anwender
Foreign Language Warnings - German
Unterhaltsinstruktionen für anwender
Xtreme Lead soll sauber und staubfrei gehalten werden. Das Gerät mit
1.
einem sauberen und säurefreien Tuch periodisch abreiben. Keine
Lösungs- oder Reinigungsmittel anwenden.
Schmieren und Justieren sind nicht notwendig.
2.
Bei weiteren Servicefragen wende man sich an eine qualifizierte Service-
3.
stelle.
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 Xtreme Lead alle Instruktionen.
2.
Zur Vermeidung von Verletzungsrisiken müssen Kinder bei eingeschaltetem Xtreme Lead sorgfältig überwacht werden.
3.
Xtreme Lead nicht in der Nähe von Wasser in Betrieb nehmen -- z.B. in
der Nähe von Badewannen, Waschschüsseln, auf nassen Gestellen oder
am Swimmingpool.
4.
Xtreme Lead stets so aufstellen, dass seine Belüftung nicht beeinträchtigt wird.
5.
Xtreme Lead nicht in der Nähe von Hitze aufstellen, wie Heizkörper,
offenem Feuer, Öfen oder von Backöfen.
6.
Xtreme Lead 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.
Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead bei längerem Nichtgebrauch aus der
Steckdose ziehen.
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10.
11.
12.
DIESE INSTRUKTIONEN AUFBEWAHREN
Vermeiden Sie sorgfältig das Eindringen von Gegenständen oder
Flüssigkeiten durch die Gehäuseöffnungen.
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.
Servicearbeiten sollten nur qualifizierten Fachleuten anvertraut werden.
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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
Danger
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 Xtreme
Lead 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.
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 Xtreme Lead (Model 9110) est installé dans un rack, utilisez un rack
standard ouvert de 48.25cm.
Instructions de Maintenance
1. le Xtreme Lead 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.
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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 Xtreme Lead.
2. Afin de réduire les risques de blessures, une attention particulière est
3. N’utilisez pas le Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead doit être placé de façon à ce que sa position n’interfére
5. Le Xtreme Lead doit être placé loin de sources de chaleur telles que des
6. Le Xtreme Lead doit uniquement être connecté à une alimentation du
7. Une attention particulière doit être observée quant aux objets pouvant
8. Le Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead doit être débranché
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
Xtreme Lead.
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.
lorsque 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 Xtreme Lead a été exposé à la pluie, ou
D. Le Xtreme Lead est tombé, ou
E. Le Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead 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 Xtreme Lead d’un côté ou de l’autre de la télé ou de la radio.
• Eloignez le Xtreme Lead de la télé ou de la radio.
• Branchez le Xtreme Lead 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 herin 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 amende 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 Xtreme Lead-1
for use. Setup includes unpacking instructions and how to connect the
cables.
Unpacking Carefully remove Xtreme Lead-1 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 Xtreme Lead box should include the following components:
• Xtreme Lead-1 rack unit
• Power cable
• Rack mounting ears
• This operation manual
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Connection Instructions
Basic Setup
Footswitch
Control
Pedal
REAL TIME CONTROLLERS
ASSIGNABLE KEYS
SEQUENCER
MIDI Out
Setup
Connection Instructions
PRESET
SAMPLE
LEVEL
EXIT
ENTER
PAGE
PRESET SELECT
RETURN
EMULATOR
0.987654321
The Headphone
Output is located
on the Front Panel
If Xtreme Lead does not
seem to be responding correctly,
make sure that both Xtreme
Lead and your MIDI controller
are set to the same MIDI
channel.
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Male RCA plug
Male Phono Plug
Aux. or
Tape In
Home Stereo
to
System
A
To
Main Outs
Amp
IN THRU
Main Outs to Mixer In
Mixer
Speakers
Home Studio
System
B
SCOTTS VSCOTTS VALLEY CA. U.S.A.ALLEY CA. U.S.A.
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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MIDI In
XL-1 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 jack of X-1. 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 XL-1’s wide 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.
Studio Setup
MIDI Controller
(MIDI Keyboard, Sequencer, etc.)
REAL TIME CONT R O LLER S
ASSIG N ABLE KEYS
PRESE T
SAMPL E
SEQUE N CER
Setup
Connection Instructions
LEVEL
EXIT
ENTER
PAGE
PRESE T SELE C T
RETURN
EMULATOR
0 .987654321
Computer
MIDI OutMIDI In
In
Additional
MIDI
Devices
MI DI In
MIDI
Interface
Out
“A” MIDI
channels
1-16
~~
In
AA
Out
BB
ININ THRUTHRU
SC O T T S VSC O T T S V A L L E Y C A . U . S . A .AL L E Y C A . U . S . A .
Mixer
Amp
MIDI In
In this setup, Xtreme Lead 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 the XL-1 and its MIDI controller in any order. When power is
applied the liquid crystal display will light, indicating that Xtreme Lead is
operating. You may have noticed that there is no 110/220 Volt power
selector switch on XL-1.
Xtreme Lead 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.
Xtreme Lead 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 XLEAD
XL
UPeople
þ 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: XL UPeople
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 Multi
button to Exit the demo sequence mode.
Auditioning Presets The front panel audition button allows you to hear any preset in Xtreme
Lead 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:007 LSB:2 XLEAD
1
252 key: SynhissOrgan
To Audition a Preset
þ
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 Xtreme Lead is select and play the factory
provided presets. Xtreme Lead comes standard with 8 banks containing 128
presets each.
Preset
Location
Channel
Number
Initial
Volume
Setting
Initial
Pan
Setting
Arpeggiator
Setting
C01 V127 P01R A:off USER
252 key: SynhissOrgan
1
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 “Xtreme Lead” 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).
OO
OO
You can select presets
from the Preset Number, Bank
Number, Preset Category or
Preset Name fields.
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 Xtreme Lead ROM installed, the
USER banks will go from 0-3, then start over from 0-3 for the Xtreme Lead
ROM banks.
To the right of the preset number and bank is the preset Category name
followed by the Preset Name.
þ 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 Xtreme Lead!
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.
Bank Organization
USER
USER
USER
USER
XTREME
XTREME
XTREME
The User Banks
are duplicated
in the XTREME
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.
}
XTREME
Bank 0
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 0
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
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128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
128 Presets
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.
þ 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.
__
__
If you don’t select a
“bts:” preset, only the first
trigger key will work.
Riffs marked “BTS” have 16
tracks. Riffs without “BTS”
have only 1 track.
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
Clear Parts
Mute
B2A1
TrigHold
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BEATS MODE Status: P
BtsCh: Basic TrigCh:Basic
Setup
Instant Gratification
þ
To Latch BEATS Triggers
The Trigger Keys can be Latched so that pressing once turns a key on and
pressing the key again turns it off.
1. Press the Arp/Beats button and turn the Data Entry control until the
following screen appears (this is the 3rd screen from the beginning).
BEATS TRIGGER LAYOUT
Part 1 Key: C1 unlatch
2. Press either cursor button repeatedly until it is underneath the Part
field.
3. Rotate the Data Entry Control to select the desired part.
4. Press either cursor button repeatedly until it is underneath the unlatch/
latch field.
5. Rotate the Data Entry Control to change the status to “Latch”.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 until Parts 1-16 are latched.
7. Now play the Trigger Keys and hear the results.
8. Press the Clear Trigger Key to kill all latched Parts.
9. Start up a few more triggers and play with the Mute key.
þ To play BEATS on a different MIDI channel
You can have your cake and eat it too.
BEATS MODE Status: P
BtsCh: 01 TrigCh:Basic
1. Press the Arp/Beats button and locate the screen shown above (the 2nd
screen from the beginning).
1. Set your MIDI keyboard to transmit on channel 2.
2. Select any “bts:” preset on channel 1 (main screen).
3. From the main screen, change to channel 2 and select another preset.
4. The Trigger Keys now play BEATS and the other keys play the preset on
channel 2
Want more?
5. On channel 2, select a preset with the arp: prefix.
6. Set the arpeggiator to P (A:P) on the main screen (channel 2).
7. Now you can play BEATS and arpeggiate. Yeow!
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Setup
Instant Gratification
Exploring the Master Arpeggiator
Xtreme Lead’s multi-channel Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator is one of the
greatest features ever put in a synth. Let’s explore the Master Arpeggiator.
þ To Arpeggiate a Single Preset:
1. Select a preset. Note that the factory presets all have prefixes which
describe the type of sound. For this investigation it might be best to
choose a preset with the prefix “arp,” for arpeggiator. These presets are
optimized for use with the arpeggiator.
2. Set the Arp parameter in the main screen to “M” for Master
Arpeggiator.
C01 V127 P01R A:M XLEAD
3
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3. Press the Arp/Beats menu button on the front panel to access the
master Arpeggiator menu, then use the Data Entry Control to scroll to
the screen shown below.
arp: OrbisTabula1
MASTER ARPEGGIATOR
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Try using the control
knobs to change the
arpeggiator parameters.
S
tatus on
4. Make sure the arpeggiator Status is “on.” Play the keyboard to start
arpeggiating.
5. Press either cursor key repeatedly to move the cursor below the Status
field.
6. Turn the Data Entry Control clockwise one click. The Mode screen
appears.
MASTER ARPEGGIATOR
Mode u
7. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the Mode field (up, down, up/
down, forw asgn, backw asgn, forw/backw, random, pattern). Try out
the different modes as you play the keyboard.
8. Move the cursor back to the lower left position and explore the other
parameters. The Note Value parameter changes the rate of the arpeggios.
By the way, note value is a divisor based on the Master Tempo (which
has its own front panel button). Try changing the tempo, but come
right back.
p
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