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VOICE SYSTEMS

DATA FILER

Manuale Operativo

Operating Manual

PAGE SOURCE CONFIRM

REAL TIME ADJ.REAL

TIME ADJ.EDIT

TOOLS MODE

VOLUME

RECSTOPPLAYPAUSEFFREW

CONTROLS FUNCTION KEYSFUNCTION

KEYS

F4 F5 F6

F3F2F1

PREV. NEXT DISK MEMORY ESC ENTER

TEMPOTRANSPMUTELYRICSSONGTRACKLIST

DISK FILES MIDI SYSTEM T. INFO SONG LIST

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VOICE SYSTEMS

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This simbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This simbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage“ within the product’s enclouser that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electronic shock to persons.

“INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS“

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“INSTRUCTIONS

PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS“

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be fallowed, including the following:

1) Read all instructions before using the product.

2) To reduce risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when product is used near children.

3) Do not use this product near water – for example, near a batnub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.

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

5) This products should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat register, or other products that produce heat.

6) The power supply cord of the instrument should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

7) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure of the instrument.

8) The products should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

a. The power supply cord or the plug has been demaged; or b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or c. The products has been exposed to rain; or d. The products does not appear to operate normally or exibist a marked

change in performance; or

e. The products has been dropped, or the enclosure demaged.

9) Do not attemp to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified personnel.

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CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................................... 97

1.1 Looking after the product .................................................................................................97

1.2 Notes about the instrument.............................................................................................. 97

1.3 Notes about the manual...................................................................................................98

2. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................................................99

2.1 The Genius’s structure ....................................................................................................99

2.2 Data format......................................................................................................................99

3. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ................................................................................... 100

3.1 The front panel...............................................................................................................100

3.2 The floppy disk driver..................................................................................................... 102

3.3 The rear panel................................................................................................................ 103

4. CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................. 104

5. PLAYING BACK SONGS.................................................................................................... 105

5.1 The Main Page............................................................................................................... 105

5.1.1 Error messages ..................................................................................................... 108

5.2 Use the [REW] and [FF] keys ........................................................................................ 109

5.3 Multitask Song Selection (Song Next field) .................................................................... 110

5.4 Directory function...........................................................................................................111

5.5 Displaying the lyrics of the song .................................................................................... 112

6. REAL TIME FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 114

6.1 Lyrics .............................................................................................................................114

6.2 Track muting.................................................................................................................. 115

6.2.1 Mute Setup ............................................................................................................. 115

6.3 Trasposing the key......................................................................................................... 116

6.3.1 Transpose Setup.................................................................................................... 116

6.4 Setting the metronome tempo ....................................................................................... 117

6.4.1 T empo Setup..........................................................................................................117

7. RECORDING SONG .......................................................................................................... 118

7.1 Foreword ....................................................................................................................... 118

7.2 Starting recording ..........................................................................................................118

7.3 Saving the recording...................................................................................................... 119

7.3.1 Error messages ..................................................................................................... 120

8. SYSTEM UTILITIES ........................................................................................................... 121

8.1 Disk ...............................................................................................................................121

8.1.1 Format ................................................................................................................... 122

8.1.2 Quick Format ......................................................................................................... 123

8.1.3 File Sort.................................................................................................................. 124

8.1.4 FD Label................................................................................................................. 125

8.1.5 FD Copy................................................................................................................. 126

8.1.6 Info .........................................................................................................................130

8.1.7 Error messages - Disk section .............................................................................. 131

8.2 Files ...............................................................................................................................134

8.2.1 Copy....................................................................................................................... 134

8.2.2 Delete.....................................................................................................................139

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8.2.3 Rename ................................................................................................................. 140

8.2.4 Check..................................................................................................................... 141

8.2.5 Error messages - Files section.............................................................................. 143

8.3 MIDI functions ................................................................................................................ 145

8.3.1 Out Router ............................................................................................................. 145

8.3.2 In Filter ...................................................................................................................147

8.3.3 Out Filter ................................................................................................................ 148

8.3.4 karaoke Out............................................................................................................ 149

8.3.5 Sync In ................................................................................................................... 149

8.3.6 Sync Out ................................................................................................................ 150

8.4 System .......................................................................................................................... 151

8.4.1 Contrast ................................................................................................................. 151

8.4.2 Foot Switch ............................................................................................................ 152

8.4.3 Start-Up Mode ........................................................................................................ 152

8.4.4 Sys Info .................................................................................................................. 153

8.4.5 Play Mode............................................................................................................... 154

8.4.6 Mem. Compact ...................................................................................................... 155

8.5 The Track Info functions................................................................................................. 156

9. EDIT ..................................................................................................................................... 157

9.1 Edit Song ....................................................................................................................... 157

9.1.1 Edit Song - Transposer .......................................................................................... 158

9.1.2 Edit Song - Tempo.................................................................................................. 159

9.1.3 Edit Song - Track Transposer ................................................................................ 159

9.1.4 Edit Song - Track Mute........................................................................................... 160

9.1.5 Edit Song - T emporary play.................................................................................... 161

9.1.6 Edit Song - Saving the modifications ..................................................................... 161

9.2 Edit Track....................................................................................................................... 163

9.2.1 Edit Track - Program Change & Bank Select......................................................... 164

9.2.2 Edit Track - Volume & Pan ..................................................................................... 165

9.2.3 Edit Track - Expression.......................................................................................... 167

9.2.4 Edit Track - Velocity................................................................................................ 167

9.2.5 Edit Track - Reverb ................................................................................................168

9.2.6 Edit Track - Chorus ................................................................................................ 169

9.2.7 Edit Track - Temporary play ................................................................................... 169

9.2.8 Edit Track - Saving the modifications ..................................................................... 170

9.2.9 Error messages - Edit section ............................................................................... 172

10. LIST ....................................................................................................................... ............ 174

10.1 Creating a List.............................................................................................................. 174

10.2 Saving the List ............................................................................................................. 176

10.3 Playing a List................................................................................................................ 177

10.3.1 Error messages - Play List .................................................................................. 177

10.4 Modifying a List ............................................................................................................ 178

10.5 List file management ................................................................................................... 178

APPENDIX...............................................................................................................................179

Updating the operating system ............................................................................................ 179

Operating system failure ..................................................................................................... 18 1

Adding flash memory expansion.......................................................................................... 181

Sound List............................................................................................................................ 183

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1. IMPORTANT NOTES

1.1 LOOKING AFTER THE PRODUCT

1.2 NOTES ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT

• Do not apply excessive force to the structures and controls (knobs, switches, etc.).

• Protect the instrument from heavy stresses both during transport and in use. The instrument

should be transported in its original packaging or an equivalent.

• Do not place the Genius close to heat sources, in damp or dusty places or close to strong magnetic fields.

• When possible, do not place the instrument close to units which produce strong

interference, such as radios, TV sets monitors, etc....

• Never insert foreign bodies or liquids of any kind inside the equipment.

• For cleaning, use only a soft cloth or compressed air; never use detergents, solvents or

alcohol.

• When disconnecting the cables from the sockets, ensure you take hold of the connector and not the cable itself; when winding cables, do not allow knots or twists to form.

• Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight.

•

Always use good quality screened cables. In addition, when disconnecting the cables from the sockets, ensure you take hold of the connector and not the cable itself; when winding cables, do not allow knots or twists to form

• Before making the connections, make sure that the other units (especially amplification and diffusion systems) you are about to connect are switched off. This will prevent noisy or even hazardous signal peaks.

IMPORT ANT!

The Genius is equipped with a “direct-to-disk” reading system which plays the song while it is being read from the disk; this considerably reduces the loading times and ensures quicker operation when file playback is started. However , this reading system requires special care during extraction of the disk when it is being used by the system, to avoid breaks in playback, system errors and damage to the drive reading heads. Users are therefore strongly advised:

•

NOT TO REMOVE the disk during performance of the song, during disk formatting, during file reading or writing, during editing operations when the song being modified

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resides on the floppy disk, or during the performance of lists resident on the disk. Also, never extract the disk when the instrument is in “system busy” condition, i.e. when the name of the song resident on the floppy disk is displayed in brackets ().

•

ONLY TO REMOVE the disk when the disk drive LED is off. When the current operation requires extraction of the disk wait for the prompt, which will appear on the display.

•

NOT TO SWITCH OFF the instrument when a writing operation (copy, rename, delete, memory compact) is in progress on the Flash Memory.

In order to obtain the best performance from the instrument, it is important to:

• Use only good quality floppy disks. Pay special attention to looking after floppy disks, taking care not to place them close to heat sources or magnetic fields (monitors, speakers, etc..) or in damp and dusty environments. Bear in mind that given the nature of the directto-disk system, the instrument must have error-free disks if it is to give the best performance.

• Make backup copies of floppy disks periodically , since the direct-to-disk system causes greater wear of the disk’s magnetic medium than other systems.

With regard to the type of files to be used, bear in mind that:

• The Genius only uses standard MIDI files (extension *.MID) resident on floppy disks formatted in accordance with the MS-DOS

standard. Files with different extensions will

not be processed.

• The system supports up to 16 tracks. If a format 1 MIDI file exceeds the permitted number of tracks, an error will be shown on the display .

• The Genius recognises the format of any lyrics on the song, identifying the copyright of the MIDI file producer . It is therefore important to use the permitted types of Karaoke without converting the format. In addition, do not use more than one text coding mode within the same file.

1.3 NOTES ABOUT THE MANUAL

• T ake good care of this manual.

• Read all the information provided in this manual carefully . Y ou will avoid wasting time and

obtain the best performance from the instrument.

• Codes or numbers in square brackets ([]) indicate the names of buttons on the instrument’s

panel or connectors on the rear.

For example, [L YRICS] indicates the L YRICS button.

• The contents of the display video pages are provided purely as guideline and may differ

from what actually appears on the display .

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2. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 THE GENIUS’S STRUCTURE

The Genius is a MIDI Data Filer , meaning a device capable of reading MIDI files and playing them back in audio format thanks to its own internal sound generator.

For a clearer idea of how it works, we can divide the Genius into two sections: a file management section, which from now on we will call the

Data Player

, and a generation system,

called the

Sound Generator

The

Data Player

section reads the data saved on the floppy disk or in the internal flash memory

and sends them to the

Sound Generator

section or to the [MIDI OUT] port. As well as this, this section manages all the device’s internal programming, including the functions for management of the songs, of the sequences of songs contained on the floppy disk or in the internal memory , and all the functions for editing the songs themselves, such as their deletion, memorisation and modification. The

Sound Generator

section, on the other hand, converts the data received from the

Data

Player

section into audio signals, and thus into music, bearing in mind the timbre and dynamic of every single note. This section is able to reproduce 353 sounds and 17 Drum Kits, and is poly-timbric on 16 parts (16 different timbres can be played simultaneously) each distributed on one track, meaning one MIDI channel. The maximum polyphony (the number of notes which can be played simultaneously) is 32. What’s more, the Sound Generator has a multieffects unit containing ambient effects (reverb and echo) and modulation effects (chorus and flanger).

Another important feature of the Genius is that it has an internal memory which at the time of purchase offers memorisation capacity from 8 MByte to 32 MByte. This allows you to save the songs used most often and play them back by just recalling them from this internal memory section, without having to load a floppy disk containing the songs required every time. Another advantage of the flash memory is quicker loading of the songs being performed than with a floppy disk driver .

2.2 DATA FORMAT

The Genius floppy disk driver is able to take 3.5” floppy disks in DD (720 KByte) and HD (1.44 MByte) formats, formatted in accordance with the MS-DOS standard. If the files contained in these two sections are to be interpreted by the instrument during reading, they must comply with the MIDI file (*.MID) standard in formats 0 and 1. During recording of MIDI data from an external source, the result will be saved in the form of MIDI standard file in format 0. In order to be interpreted correctly by the instrument, MIDI files must belong to the GENERAL MIDI standard.

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3. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

3.1 THE FRONT P ANEL

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1. FUNCTION KEYS: these buttons can be used to select the functions or options selected on the display in line with the button concerned. When the LED of the key is on, the key is enabled.

2. SOURCE section: you can use these buttons to select the unit in which the files to be used for the play , editing, copy or deletion functions are saved.

O [DISK]: selects the floppy disk inserted in the drive as currently active memory unit.

The key is not enabled if the drive is empty or the disk inserted is not acceptable.

o [MEMORY]: enables the management of the data resident in the internal memory .

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3. PAGE section: this section contains the buttons used for displaying the display pages when more than one page is present. When a button is active, its LED will be constantly on.

o [PREV.]: selects the page before the one currently shown on the display . o [NEXT]: selects the next page.

4. EDIT section: this group of buttons enables the modifications which can be saved on the selected file.

o [LIST]: allows the creation/modification of Lists. o [TRACK]: enables the function for modification of single tracks of the song. o [SONG]: enables the function for modification of the song’s general parameters

(Transposer , Tempo, etc...).

5. TOOLS section: section containing the buttons used to activate the instrument’s utility functions, including:

o [DISK]: recalls the functions for management of the mass memory (internal memory

and floppy disk). The functions present in this section include formatting, File Sort, disk copy , etc...

o [FILES]: recalls the functions for management of the files present in the internal memory

or on the floppy disk (copy , delete, rename, etc...).

o [MIDI]: management of the MIDI functions and ports. o [SYSTEM]: recalls the instrument’s general set-up functions. o [T.INFO]: displays the main parameters of the tracks contained in the song being

performed.

6. CONFIRM section: these buttons are used to confirm or abort the procedure when the system requests this.

o [ESC]: abort. o [ENTER]: confirm.

7. REAL TIME ADJ. section: the buttons in this section allow the user to make real-time modifications to the song being performed; these changes cannot be memorised.

o [LYRICS]: enables display of the lyrics of the song (the key is not active if the song

does not contain text information).

o [MUTE]: disables playback of one or more tracks. o [TRANSP .]: activates the transposition of songs to different keys. o [TEMPO]: varies the metronome tempo for playback.

T o set up each of the functions referred to above, press the relative button and keep it pressed.

8. Encoder [DA T A ENTRY] : dynamic encoder for file selection or for modifying the values of the selected parameters.

9. MODE section: these buttons can be used to select the type of file required for playback.

o [SONG]: for the selection of the individual songs (*.MID files). o [LIST]: for the selection of Lists (pre-arranged sequences of songs).

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10. [REW] button: allows rapid reversing by bar pointing. 1 1. [FF] button: allows rapid forward scanning by bar pointing.

12. [P AUSE] button: stops playback temporarily.

13. [PLA Y] button: starts the performance.

14. [STOP] button: stops the performance.

15. [REC] button: enables the recording procedure.

16. [VOLUME] slider: regulation of the instrument’s volume.

3.2 THE FLOPPY DISK DRIVER

1.: LED displaying reading/writing status of the floppy disk. Never extract the disk when the LED is on.

2.: button for extracting the floppy disk from the drive.

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3.3 THE REAR P ANEL

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1. AUDIO OUT section: the section contains the outputs of the signal generated by the Genius’s internal sound card.

o [PHONES]: connector for connection of stereo headphones. Only headphones with

impedance of at least 100Ω should be used.

o AUDIO OUT [R] and [L/MONO]: connect the cables leading from your amplification

system to these connectors. If a mono signal is used, connect to the [L/MONO] connector only .

2. FOOT section: contains the connectors for connection of the optional foot-switch pedals whose functions can be set in the SYSTEM section of the instrument. T o avoid damage to the Genius’s internal components, it is important to use only pedals with normally open contact.

4. [MIDI OUT] port: output port for the MIDI data generated by the Genius.

5. [JOY PORT] connector: this connector can be used to connect the optional peripherals

such as the video interface, the additional graphic display , etc. to the Genius. It can also be used to equip the instrument with a MIDI IN port using a Joy-to-MIDI lead.

Refer to the

connections section for further details on this.

6. [POWER] switch: switch for turning the instrument on and off.

7. [AC ADAPTER] connector: connect the connector leading from the power supply adapter

provided to this connector.

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4. CONNECTIONS

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CAUTION!

The Joy Port-to-MIDI adapter must have internal optoisolator.

If the Joy Port has an additional parallel connector on the adapter, this must not be used for connecting peripherals.

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5. PLA YING BACK SONGS

5.1 THE MAIN P AGE

After making all the connections correctly , switch on the Genius; the display will first show the information relating to activation of the software:

then the presentation video page:

which gives information about the total size of the internal memory and the software version currently installed on the instrument. For further information about these data refer to point

8.1.6. After a few moments, the main operating page called the MAIN P AGE will be displayed.

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INFORMATION ABOUT DISPLAY FIELDS

As the illustration above indicates, the display shows six fields, in line with the six function keys. Each field may identify:

A variable field: identified by illumination of the LED of the function key in line with the field concerned, this contains a value which can be set by the user. When this field is selected with the associated function key (in the video page shown above [F1] to select the song required and [F2] to select the

SONGNEXT

field), the encoder can then be used to vary the relative value. Selection of the field is displayed by means of the two markers (the  and ª symbols), which locate at either end of the field to be modified.

A display field: displays a status or an outcome (in the video page shown above, the

tempo, Meas.

and

Beat

fields). Since it simply displays a given value, this

field cannot be selected by means of the function keys (the LED is off).

A direct selection field: displays the function associated to the relative function key (the LED of which is on) which will be selected automatically when the same key is pressed (in the video page shown above, the

DIRECTORY

field); the

display will show the contents of the current unit:

A unit almost always contains more than six files, and so additional files will be displayed by means of pages after the current page. T o display further pages, use the [NEXT] key to display pages after the one currently displayed and/or the [PREV .] key to select previous pages. The LEDs on these keys indicate whether or not there are pages before the one displayed (LED of the [PREV] key on) and/or pages after it (LED of the [NEXT] key on). You can use the function keys corresponding to the files displayed to select the song you require. When the operation is over , the display will again show the MAIN PAGE. The selection can be confirmed or aborted using the [ENTER] or [ESC] button.

If, for example, from the video page above shown you wish to select the “FIRST” song, press the [F2] function key .

The DIRECTORY function is active both for the song currently selected and for the SONG NEXT field.

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5.5 DISPLA YING THE LYRICS OF THE SONG

The Genius allows display of the lyrics of the song being played back on the screen by means of the L YRICS function. Naturally , the lyrics of a given song can only be displayed if the lyrics information is present in the permitted formats in the file. The Genius recognises the following formats:

ü L yric coding in the form of MIDI codes (M-LIVE® standard) ü Coding of lyrics and chords in accordance with the SOL TON® standard ü Coding of lyrics and breakdown into syllables in accordance with Lyrics metaevents

(Standard TUNE1000®, GENERALMUSIC® SMF , Y AMAHA®)

N.B.: The Genius recognises the format of any lyrics on the song, identifying the copyright of the MIDI file producer . It is therefore important to use the permitted types of Karaoke without converting the format. In addition, do not use more than one text coding mode within the same file.

If the song contains lyrics information recognised by the instrument, when playback starts the Lyrics function is enabled automatically. The LED of the [LYRICS] key illuminates and the display will show the text of the song, which can also be broken down into syllables with the aid of upper/lower case letters if the file envisages this type of information.

After starting playback of a song from the MAIN P AGE,

the display will start to show the lyrics of the song synchronised with the musical backing.

If the file envisages breakdown into syllables, this will be displayed with the aid of uppercase letters:

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During display of the lyrics, the user can return to display of the MAIN P AGE by pressing the [L YRICS] button.

press the [L YRICS] button to return to display of the lyrics:

Note that the L yrics function will be automatically disabled if the system needs to display the MAIN P AGE (pressing of one of the REAL TIME ADJ. keys, selection of a song, etc...). In all cases, this function will be deactivated at the end of the song.

For the setting of the L YRICS function, see point 7.1.

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6. REAL TIME FUNCTIONS

Thanks to the REAL TIME ADJ section of the front panel, the Genius makes available some important functions in Real Time. In other words, they can be activated during playback of a song, thus giving the considerable advantage of very quick application, of great help when making temporary changes to the songs being performed. To make the modifications permanent, use the Edit procedures described in section. 9

6.1 LYRICS

As described in point 5.5, the Genius allows the user to show the lyrics of the song being played on the display by pressing the [L YRICS] key .

The user can also instruct the Genius to ignore any Karaoke information present in the file. When the Lyrics function is disabled, performance during loading is enhanced; this is especially useful when the Genius is used with no need for display of the lyrics. The function concerned is called the L YRICS MASTER SWITCH: to display the settings of this function, from the Stop condition keep the [L YRICS] key pressed for at least two seconds, after which the display will show:

Y ou can now use the encoder to enable (

LYRICS MASTER SWITCH = ON

) or disable

(

LYRICS MASTER SWITCH =OFF

) the Lyrics function. As the display indicates, when the selection has been made press the [ENTER] key to confirm all settings. Press [ESC] to abort the operation.

If the user attempts to recall the L yrics function when it is disabled, the display will show:

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indicating that the Karaoke function cannot be activated, and advising you to set the Master Switch by keeping the [L YRICS] key in stop condition to access the function setup phase.

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6.2 TRACK MUTING

The Mute function allows performance of one or more tracks to be eliminated from the performance during playback of a song. This means that any note events on the track to be eliminated will be filtered, i.e. the instrument assigned to them will not be heard.

As for the other REAL TIME ADJUST functions, pressing the [MUTE]) key quickly activates (LED on) and/or deactivates (LED off) the current function, while pressing it for longer gives access to the setting page of the function itself.

6.2.1 MUTE SETUP

The MUTE SETUP function allows the user to set which tracks will be disabled when the Mute function is activated.

When the [MUTE] key is pressed for 2 seconds, the display will show the

MUTE SET-UP

page, relating to the settings of the function of the same name:

The

Track

field, next to the [F1] key (it can therefore be selected using this key) allows the

user to set which of the 16 tracks will be affected by the Mute operation. The second field (selected using key [F2]) allows the user to choose whether to eliminate

from the playback (

Muting=YES

) or to retain (

Muting=NO

) the track specified by means

of the

Track

parameter .

The third field, for display only, shows the name of the timbre associated to the Program Change (General MIDI table) currently present in the selected track. Since the Genius is a reader with Direct-to-Disk reading system, the value of the Program Change refers to the bar currently selected (first line of the song) when the instrument is in Stop condition). The value



indicates that the datum is not set in accordance with the standard commands (it might be

defined by means of exclusive system messages). This video page allows the user to set more than one MIDI channel (T rack) in Mute status, and

whenever it is selected by means of the

Track

field its status will be displayed on the basis of the current condition. After the [ENTER] key is pressed the new setup will be memorised and can be enabled or disabled by pressing the [MUTE] button quickly . By default, track n. 4, normally used for the melody line of the song (Lead), is set in Muting status. Pressing the [ESC] key aborts the modifications.

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6.3 TRANSPOSING THE KEY

This function allows the user to change the key of the song being played, or in other words to transpose the notes being played on all the tracks (the MIDI channels) by a number of semitones which can be set by the user , except for the drum kit track. This track (normally number 10, called the DRUM TRACK) must not normally be transposed as this may cause the playing of drum timbres different from those originally envisaged, which might interfere with the beat of the musical backing. As for the other REAL TIME ADJUST functions, pressing the [TRANSP.] key quickly activates (LED on) and/or deactivates (LED off) the current transposition. Naturally , with the LED of the [TRANSP.] button off, the song will be played in the original key envisaged in the file.

6.3.1 TRANSPOSE SETUP

We have seen that the transposition can be activated by pressing the [TRANSP .] button quickly . The TRANSPOSE SETUP function allows the user to set the number of semitones by which the song will be transposed when this function is active. When the [TRANSP.] key of the REAL TIME ADJ. section is kept pressed for about two seconds, the display will show:

The

BIAS

field next to the [F1] key sets the value of the transposition, when active, within a range of ±12 semitones. The

DRUM TR.

field sets which is to be the drum track, which will not be transposed. Users

are urged to take special care when assigning the DRUM TRACK. Once the desired settings have been made, if [ENTER] is pressed they are accepted and

saved, and the display will again show the MAIN P AGE.

NOTE

The chords eventually displayed with not be transposed.

A parameter value BIAS=0 means there will be no transposition, even with the function active.

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6.4 SETTING THE METRONOME TEMPO

The Tempo function allows the user to vary the metronome tempo of a song being played. As for the other REAL TIME ADJUST functions, pressing the [TEMPO] key quickly activates

(LED on) and/or deactivates (LED off) the variation in tempo which can be set in the Tempo Setup function, while keeping the key pressed for a longer time accesses the video page for setting the variation in tempo to be implemented.

6.4.1 TEMPO SETUP

To access the Tempo Setup function keep the [TEMPO] button pressed for about 2 seconds and the display will show the video page:

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The

TEMPO CHANGE Ratio

field allows the user to regulate the variation not in the absolute metronome tempo but in a calculation percentage, in order to guarantee a proportional variation even in case of “rallentandos” or “accelerandos” envisaged during performance of the song. Note that the

TEMPO CHANGE Ratio

field represents the percentage calculation the instrument will make to establish the new bpm value. In this case, a ratio of 100% means that the new tempo will be equal to 100% of the original value, so there will be no change. The possible bpm values cover a range from 50 to 250.

T o simplify the setting of the new bpm value, the

NEW TEMPO

field will display the outcome

of the calculation of the variation made. As the display indicates, if [ENTER] is pressed the new value is accepted and, during playback

of the song, the variation will be implemented whenever the [TEMPO] key is pressed.

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7. RECORDING SONG

7.1 FOREWORD

As well as playing back songs in Standard MIDI File 0 and 1 format (see point 2.2), the Genius is also able to record the MIDI events received on the MIDI IN port, made available with the aid of an optional Joy-to-MIDI adapter (see section 4). Once recorded, these data can be saved in the form of Standard MIDI Files both on a floppy disk and in the internal memory . Bear in mind that the instrument does not allow any over-recording (total or partial), so if you wish to replace a recorded song you will have to delete the song in question and record another.

7.2 ST ARTING RECORDING

After making the connections correctly , press the [REC] key; the key LED will illuminate and the display will show the following video page:

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This video page contains the following fields:

T.Sig.

(can be selected using the [F2]) function key) – allowing the encoder to be used to set the Time Signature of the song to be recorded. The possible values are: 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4 and 9/4.

Tempo

(can be selected using the [F3]) function key) – allowing the user to set the

metronome tempo of the new song in a range from 50 to 250 bpm (Beats per Minute).

After setting the values of the parameters to your requirements, press the [PLA Y] button to start the recording of [ESC] to abort. Once the [PLA Y] key has been pressed, the Genius will start to record the data present at the MIDI IN port of the optional adapter and the display will show:

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As the screen shows, the

Recording Song

field warns the user that the Genius is recording

the data, the

Tempo

field indicates the metronome tempo with which the song is being

recorded, and the

Meas.

and

Beat

fields display the bar number reached and the beat scan. During recording, the [P AUSE] key can be pressed to suspend the procedure; it can then be restarted from the point where it was interrupted by pressing the same key or the [PLA Y] key . The LED of the [P AUSE] key illuminates to indicate that the system is in pause condition. Pressing the [STOP] button terminates the recording phase.

7.3 SA VING THE RECORDING

At the end of the recording, the system asks whether or not the user wishes to memorise the song just created: the display will therefore show:

As the display indicates, if [ENTER] is pressed the recording will be acquired, while if the user presses [ESC] all the recorded data will be deleted and the display will again show the MAIN P AGE. If no data have been received during the recording the Finalize prompt will not be displayed and the system will return straight to the MAIN P AGE.

Pressing [ENTER] confirms the procedure, and the system then prompts assignment of the name to the new song (*.MID file name):

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NOTE:

if the file has been saved in the internal memory, it will be placed at

the end of the list of files already present.

T o specify the name of the new file, use the [PREV.] and [NEXT] buttons to move the cursor backwards or forwards respectively . The encoder can also be used to enter the characters to be used to form the name of the file, bearing in mind that no spaces are permitted. Then use the SOURCE section buttons to select the memory unit where the song is to be saved, ([DISK] or [MEMORY]). Remember that the [DISK] key will not be active if the floppy disk is not inserted or not formatted. Then press [ENTER] to save or [ESC] to abort.

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7.3.1 ERROR MESSAGES

DISK ERROR – DISK FULL

There is not enough room on the disk to save the song recorded. Press [ESC] to return to the Finalize prompt, then replace the disk or select the internal memory .

FLASH ERROR – FLASH FULL

You have attempted to save the file on a floppy disk with write-protection. Press [ESC] to return to the Finalize prompt, then remove the protection and repeat the memorisation procedure.

N.B.:

do not remove the floppy disk if the drive LED is on.

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There is not enough space in the memory to save the song recorded. Press [ESC] to return to the Finalize prompt, then insert a disk or save the song on the floppy disk. Then free space in the internal memory (see sections 8.2.2 and 8.4.6) where the file concerned can be copied (see section 8.2.1).

DISK ERROR – WRITE PROTECT

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8. SYSTEM UTILITIES

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The system utilities, found in the TOOLS section of the front panel, are accessory functions not closely linked to the playback and recording of songs, but which are a useful backup to the operations the Genius offers.

Unlike the functions in the REAL TIME ADJ. section, the TOOLS can only be recalled in Stop condition. The only exception is the P ART INFO function described in point 8.5. The TOOLS section is divided into five sections corresponding to the buttons on the panel, as follows:

o DISK: access to the general disk and internal memory functions (formatting, copying whole

floppy disks, etc....).

o FILES: accessory functions relating to the files (single and multiple copy , delete, rename,

etc...).

o MIDI: settings relating to the instrument’s general MIDI functions (Out Router, MIDI filters,

synchronisation, etc...).

o SYSTEM: accessory functions relating to the system (display , pedal control, etc.). o PA RT INFO: information about the status of the main data relating to the tracks being

played.

8.1 DISK

When the [DISK] key in the TOOLS section is pressed, the display will show:

The functions available are:

FORMAT

: selected by pressing the [F1] key , starts the procedure for formatting the disk

inserted in the floppy disk driver , or the internal flash memory.

QUICK F

(Quick Format): [F2], starts the procedure for quick formatting of the floppy

disk.

FILE SORT

: [F3], recalls the function for sorting the files contained in the selected unit.

FD LABEL

(Floppy Disk Label) [F4], can be used to change the label of the floppy disk

inserted.

FD COPY

(Floppy Disk Copy): [F5], recalls the procedure for copying a whole floppy

disk onto another or into the internal memory .

INFO

: [F6], displays the main informative data about the floppy disk inserted or the internal

memory .

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T o exit from this function press [ESC] or [DISK] and the display will return to the MAIN P AGE; otherwise, use the selection keys referred to above to access the various functions of the TOOLS section.

8.1.1 FORMAT

Each freshly-purchased floppy disk must be formatted before use for writing songs. The Genius formats floppy disks in MS-DOS® format, meaning that these disks can also be used with Personal Computers or Sequencers. The internal flash memory can also be formatted, to delete all the files memorised in it.

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WARNING!

Bear in mind that when a floppy disk or the internal memory is formatted, all the data memorised will be lost irretrievably. When the internal memory is formatted, the data relating to the system software will not however be deleted.

We will now take a look at the formatting procedure. From the DISK menu press the [F1] function key; the display will show:

Use the encoder to select the unit you wish to format, chosen from:

Floppy 720K

: formatting of Double Density (DD) floppy disk of 720 Kbytes.

Floppy 1.4M

: formatting of High Density (HD) floppy disk of 1.44 Mbytes.

Memory

: formatting of the internal flash memory (capacity measured automatically).

Now insert the floppy disk to be formatted. Press the [ENTER] key to start the formatting procedure and the display will show:

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At this point, the Genius requests further confirmation to proceed, and as the display indicates, pressing the [ENTER] key will start the formatting procedure. If the [ESC] key is pressed the operation will be aborted and the display will return to the FORMA T page. If confirmation is given, the instrument will proceed with formatting of the floppy disk, and a video page will indicate the percentage of formatting completed.

Until the operation is completed the instrument will ignore any operation carried out on the panel, after which the display will return to the Format video page.

8.1.2 QUICK FORMAT

The QUICK FORMA T procedure allows rapid deletion of all the files on a floppy disk which is already formatted.

From the DISK menu, use the [F2] function key to select the

QUICK F

field; the display will

show:

If the [ENTER] key is pressed, the Genius will proceed with the floppy disk quick formatting procedure; if [ESC] is pressed, the procedure will be aborted. When the procedure is confirmed the display will show the video page on the next page.

N.B.:

Bear in mind that this function will also delete all the data saved on

the floppy disk irretrievably.

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CAUTION!

Do not switch the instrument off during formatting of the internal flash memory . This might damage the control software.

When formatting a floppy disk, do not extract the disk during the procedure.

When formatting a floppy disk, take care to select the correct capacity .

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The user fields available are the following:

Floppy Disk or Memory

: selectable using the [F2] function key – this field allows

the user to define the memory unit to be Sorted, with the aid of the encoder .

By Name or By Size

: [F3] – sets the way in which the files are to be arranged, i.e.

in alphabetical order (By Name) or by size.

Ascending or Descending

: [F4] – sets whether the files are to be sorted in

ascending or descending order.

After having set all the parameters required, press the [ENTER] key: the Genius will sort the files contained in the selected unit and memorise the modifications. Pressing the [ESC] key will abort the operation and the display will return to the main video page of the Disk menu. If the procedure is confirmed, during performance of the Sorting procedure the display will show:

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pending completion of the operation. If you have confirmed the floppy disk quick formatting procedure but there is no disk in the

drive, the display will signal that there is no disk present by displaying: DISK NOT IN DRIVE! The same error will be displayed if a Quick Format is attempted on a “virgin” floppy disk. If the floppy disk has write protection, the display will show: DISK Write Protected! In both cases, the procedure concerned will be abandoned immediately .

8.1.3 FILE SORT

The FILE SOR T function allows the files in a given unit, whether floppy disk or internal memory, to be arranged in a way decided by the user.

From the DISK menu, select the

FILE SORT

menu using key [F3]; the display will show the

video page:

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8.1.4 FD LABEL

The FD LABEL function allows the user to change the label (name) of the floppy disks inserted in the drive. This can be useful when the user has an archive of songs on various floppy disks, since it allows them to be identified without having to scroll through their contents in the

MAIN

P AGE

T o activate this function, from the DISK menu, press the [F4] key associated to the

FD LABEL

field. The video page relating to this function comprises:

The

DISK LABEL

field displays the name of the floppy disk currently present in the drive.

T o change the label assigned to the floppy disk, press the [ENTER] key . Otherwise, you can press the [ESC] key to abandon this function and return to display of the DISK menu. If the floppy disk is not inserted in the drive, the

DISK LABEL

field will be empty and the [ENTER]

button will be deactivated. If [ENTER] is pressed with a disk inserted, the display will show the following video page:

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Y ou can use the encoder (choice of letter) and the P AGE key (cursor movement) to make up the new floppy label. This label can be no more than 1 1 characters long.

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Once the operation is concluded, the usual procedure applies, as shown by the display: pressing the [ENTER] key confirms the operation, while pressing the [ESC] key aborts the current procedure.

8.1.5 FD COPY

The Genius allows you to copy the contents of a whole floppy disk onto another disk or into the internal flash memory . In case of disk-to-disk copying, the system will implement a physical copying procedure, therefore

the two disks must have the same capacity . The procedure for copying a whole floppy disk into the instrument’s internal memory is different: in this case, the instrument will only copy the files which apply to it.

T o access the Disk Copy function, from the DISK menu, press the [F5] function key; the display will show the video page relating to this function:

The

COPY FD TO

field envisages the following copying procedures:

Other Floppy

: copy from floppy disk to floppy disk of the same capacity .

Memory

: copy from floppy disk to internal memory .

As always, use the encoder for the selection procedure. Pressing [ENTER] will start the procedure, while if [ESC] is pressed the display will return to the previous video page.

FLOPPY TO FLOPPY COPY

We will now see how to make a copy of one floppy disk on another . Note that this procedure will automatically overwrite all the files present in the destination floppy disk. If [ENTER] is pressed from the video page described previously , the instrument will proceed to read the disk inserted in the drive earlier. If the drive is empty , the display will prompt you to insert the floppy disk:

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N.B.:

if this video page continues to displayed even after a floppy disk has been inserted in the drive, this means that the system does not recognise it (the disk is not formatted or not valid).

After checking the source disk, the instrument will proceed to read the data:

When reading is complete, the system will prompt you to remove the source disk:

Remove the disk and wait for the prompt to insert the destination disk:

Once the disk has been inserted, the system will proceed to write the data:

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Since this is a physical copy , the whole of the disk is copied regardless of the quantity of data memorised. This cannot be done in a single pass, so the instrument will request a number of SOURCE – DESTINA TION cycles in order to complete the operation.

The instrument will therefore prompt you to remove the destination disk:

and re-insert the source disk:

Repeat the operations described until the display shows the message

COMPLETED

WARNING!

Users are urged to take special care over disk removal and insertion, which must only be carried out when the instrument displays the relative prompt. This is because it takes a short time for the drive heads to locate in a safe position. If the floppy disk is inserted before the system prompt, remove it again and wait for the prompt.

During reading and/or writing [ESC] can be pressed to interrupt the copying operation. The display will show the message ABORTING IN PROGRESS for the time taken to close any files open.

As we have said, in case of disk-to-disk copying, the system needs floppy disk of the same capacity. If the destination is of different format from the source, the display will show the following message:

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FLOPPY TO MEMOR Y COPY

We have described how to copy one floppy disk onto another. We will now look at the procedures used to make a copy of a floppy disk in the internal memory . Unlike the previous type of copy procedure, in the FLOPPY TO MEMORY procedure only the files appropriate to the instrument will be considered as valid for copying.

From the main video page of the DISK COPY function:

use the encoder to set the

COPY FD TO

field in the

Memory

mode. If [ENTER] is pressed, the instrument will proceed with reading of the floppy disk inserted in the drive whose data are to be copied; if no disk is inserted, the display will prompt you to insert one in the drive:

N.B.:

if this video page continues to displayed even after a floppy disk has been inserted in the drive, this means that the system does not recognise it (the disk is not formatted or not valid).

Here again, pressing the [ESC] key will abort the procedure.

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Once the source disk has been inserted, the Genius will proceed to read it, and will automatically write the data it contains in the internal memory . This procedure will be displayed by the following video page:

The

(nn/nn)

field displays the number of files copied in relation to the total number on the

disk. For greater convenience, the Genius checks whether the file being copied is already present

in the internal memory . If this is the case, the display will show:

as a request whether to proceed with overwriting of the file: press [ENTER] to confirm or [ESC] to ignore the file and continue with those which follow . Note that no check on existence of the file is made in case of disk-to-disk copying. In this case, any files already present are overwritten. When the operation is complete, the message

COMPLETED

will appear on the display for a

few moments.

8.1.6 INFO

The INFO allows the user to display the main data relating to the internal memory or the floppy disk inserted. This allows you to keep constantly up to date on the amount of memory occupied and available, and the number of files memorised. The INFO video page comprises:

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The preselected field, next to the [F2] function key , allows you to use the encoder to select the memory until about which you require information. The display parameters are:

Total

: displays the amount of user memory installed in the unit or the capacity of the

disk inserted.

Busy

: indicates the amount of memory occupied.

Free

: displays the amount of memory still available.

Files N

: indicates the number of files in the selected memory unit.

T o exit from this function, press the [ESC] key and the display will return to the main page of the TOOLS section, DISK option.

8.1.7 ERROR MESSAGES – DISK SECTION

DISK ERROR – LOW FORMAT

The error occurs during formatting operations if the capacity of the disk inserted is not as selected. The error is also displayed if the floppy disk contains serious errors in its magnetic medium.

IMPORTANT NOTE

If there is no floppy disk in the drive or the disk inserted is not recognised, the data relating to this peripheral will be set with the value 0K.

The data relating to the total capacity of the floppy disk are displayed as a real value calculated with a multiplication factor of 1KByte = 1024 Bytes. Therefore:

1) A 720KByte floppy disk formatted in MS-DOS® actually contains 730,112 Bytes, or 713KBytes.

2) A 1.44MByte floppy disk formatted in MS-DOS® has a real capacity of

1.38MBytes.

The data relating to the total internal memory differ from that installed by the space occupied by the operating system (about 700KBytes).

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DISK ERROR – FAT ERROR DISK ERROR – BOOT ERROR

The magnetic medium of the disk is seriously damaged in the system areas. Replace the floppy disk.

DISK ERROR – LOAD CLUSTER

A reading error has occurred due to a damaged cluster on the disk. The file is not legible.

DISK ERROR – OPEN ERROR

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A serious error has occurred during reading/writing on the disk. Very probably, the disk’s magnetic medium is damaged.

DISK NOT IN DRIVE!

Y ou have attempted a floppy disk operation with no disk inserted. If the disk is inserted, wait a few moments (to allow the instrument to acquire the floppy disk) and then retry the procedure. Also try removing and re-inserting the disk.

DISK WRITE PROTECTED!

The floppy inserted has write protection: extract the disk and remove the protection.

FLASH ERROR – FLASH FULL

There is not enough room in the memory to save any more files. Press [ESC] to return to the previous video page. Then free space in the internal memory (see point 8.2.2 - Delete Files and point 8.4.7 – Memory Compact).

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8.2 FILES

Pressing the [FILES] key of the TOOLS section will give access to the section for management of the individual files. The display will show the following video page:

The procedures relating to the files are:

COPY

: can be selected using the [F1] function key, procedure for copying given files.

DELETE

: [F2], deletion of specific files.

RENAME

: [F3], enables the procedure for renaming individual files.

CHECK

: [F4], procedure for displaying and checking the main characteristics of the

selected file.

8.2.1 COPY (FILE)

The COPY function allows one or more files to be copied from one memory unit to another. For example, you can copy a file (or more than one) saved in the internal memory onto a floppy disk, or files resident in one floppy disk to another , etc.

From the FILES menu, press the [F1] function key. The Genius will enable the function concerned and display the DIRECTORY video page (described in point 5.5) relating to the unit currently selected and/or the unit selected by means of the keys of the front panel SOURCE section.

Y ou can also use the [SONG] and [LIST] keys of the MODE section to select the types of files of the same names (the LIST files are discussed in section 10), Y ou can use the [PREV .] and [NEXT] buttons to scroll through the pages of the file if there are more than 6 pages.

Y ou can now use the function keys associated to the files to select the ones you wish to copy . When the file is selected, it will be identified by the



and ª markers at each end.

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After selecting the files you wish to copy , press the [ENTER] key to start the copying procedure. The display will show:

Y ou can use the

COPY FILES TO

field to select the destination memory unit, i.e. where the selected files will be memorised. If you use the encoder to select the

Floppy Disk

option, you will save the selected files

on a floppy disk inserted in the drive; if you opt for the

Memory

option you will direct the files

concerned to the internal memory . As the display states, pressing the [ENTER] key will start the copying procedure, while if the

selected songs are not really the ones you require, pressing the [ESC] key will abort the operation in progress and the display will return to the DIRECTORY video pages.

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T o deselect the file, press the relative function key again.

NOTE:

it is not possible to copy files from memory to memory. If the unit

selected as source is

Memory

the only option possible in this field is

Floppy

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COPYING FILES FLOPPY TO FLOPPY

If the files to be copied are resident on a floppy disk and the

Floppy Disk

option has been selected, pressing [ENTER] from the video page described previously will start reading of the floppy inserted in the drive. If the drive is empty , the display will prompt you to insert the disk:

N.B.:

if this video page continues to displayed even after a floppy disk has been inserted in the drive, this means that the system does not recognise it (the disk is not formatted or not valid).

After checking the source disk, the instrument will proceed to read the data:

When reading is complete, the system will prompt you to remove the source disk:

Remove the disk and wait for the prompt to insert the destination disk.

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Once the disk has been inserted, the system will proceed to write the data:

Depending on the files selected, the instrument may require more than one SOURCE – DESTINA TION cycle to complete the operation. Extract the destination disk:

and re-insert the source disk:

whenever the instrument gives the relative prompt. When the operation is complete, the message

COMPLETED

will appear on the display for a few moments. Press [ESC] to return to display of the FILES menu.

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During reading and/or writing [ESC] can be pressed to interrupt the copying operation. The display will show the message ABORTING IN PROGRESS for the time taken to close any files open.

During disk to disk copying of files, if the file is already present in the destination unit, it will be overwritten.

COPYING FILES FLOPPY TO MEMOR Y – MEMORY TO FLOPPY

If the unit of destination of the files selected for copying is not the same as the source unit (copying files from floppy disk to memory or memory to floppy disk, when [ENTER] is pressed the instrument will automatically proceed with the reading and writing operations; the display will show:

Here again, pressing the [ESC] key will abort the procedure. The

(nn/nn)

field displays the number of files copied in relation to the total number selected.

For greater convenience, the Genius checks whether the file being copied is already present in the destination. If this is the case, the display will show:

CAUTION!

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as a request whether to proceed with overwriting of the file: press [ENTER] to confirm or [ESC] to ignore the file and continue with those which follow .

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Note that no check on existence of the file is made in case of disk-to-disk copying. In this case, any files already present are overwritten. When the operation is complete, the message

COMPLETED

will appear on the display for a few moments. Press [ESC] to return to display of the FILES menu.

8.2.2 DELETE

The DELETE function allows you to delete one or more files present in a given memory unit. From the FILES menu, press the [F2] function key to select the

DELETE

field. The display will show the DIRECTORY video page, which will display the files in the memory unit required, selected using the SOURCE keys on the front panel:

Remember that the [DISK] button will not be active if there is no floppy disk in the drive. Y ou can use the [SONG] and [LIST] keys of the MODE section to display the two types of files, and the [PREV .] and [NEXT] buttons to scroll through the pages containing the files saved in the selected memory unit.

Y ou can now use the function keys associated to the files to select the ones you wish to copy . When the file is selected, it will be identified by the



and ª markers at each end. T o deselect

the file, press the relative function key again.

There is no limit on the number of files which can be selected; moreover, once you have made the selections you require in one page, you will be able to display additional pages and make further selections without aborting those you have already made.

After selecting the files you wish to delete, press the [ENTER] key to start the deletion procedure. T o abort the operation, press the [ESC] key.

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Once [ENTER] has been pressed, the display will show the following video page.

in which you can confirm deletion of the files already selected. If the operation is confirmed, for a few moments the display will show:

The

(nn/nn)

option displays the number of files deleted in relation to the total number

selected for deletion. When the operation is complete, the display will show the

COMPLETED

message for a few moments. Press [ESC] to return to display of the FILES menu.

8.2.3 RENAME

Another operation possible on individual files is RENAME, which can be used to change the name of files saved on a floppy disk or in the internal memory . From the FILES menu, use the [F3] function key to select the RENAME function. The display will show the DIRECTORY video page:

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NOTE:

also refer to section 8.4.6 covering Memory Compact for the

procedures for updating the space available in the internal flash memory

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Y ou can use the keys in the SOURCE section of the front panel to select the memory unit for which you wish to display the list of files present. The [SONG] and [LIST] keys in the front panel MODE selection allow you to display the two types of files, while you can use the [PREV .] and [NEXT] keys to display the pages containing the files saved in the selected memory unit. Otherwise, pressing the [ESC] key will abort the operation.

You can now use the function keys to select the file you wish to rename, and immediately display the video page:

On the display , the current name appears in the field between square brackets. Then use the encoder to select the letter required and the [PREV .] and [NEXT] keys to move around inside the field. Bear in mind that the name cannot contain blank spaces; if necessary , use the “_” (underscore) symbol. After building up the new name, use the [ENTER] key to confirm the operation, or press the [ESC] key to abort the current function.

When the operation is complete, the display will show the

COMPLETED

message for a few moments. Press [ESC] to return to display of the FILES menu.

If a file in the internal memory is renamed, it will be automatically moved to the end of the list. If necessary , carry out the Sort procedures (point 8.1.3) to rearrange the files.

8.2.4 CHECK

The CHECK FILE function allows the user to show the main characteristics of a file, such as its size, number of tracks, file type, etc., on the display . If the file selected is a List the number of steps present will be displayed. From the FILES menu, select the CHECK function using function key [F4]. The display will show the DIRECTORY video page relating to the unit and type of file selected.

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Refer to the buttons in the SOURCE and MODE sections for selection of the unit and the type of file required.

Y ou can now use the [P AGE] buttons and function keys to select the file for which you wish to display the information; pressing the [ESC] key will abort the operation.

The information displayed varies depending on the type of file selected. If you have selected a song, the display will show:

The fields on the display are the following:

o The first field, next to the [F1] function key, displays the name of the file. o

Type

: displays the file type, i.e. whether it is a song (

Type=Song

) or a List

(

Type=List

Length

: indicates the size of the selected file in KBytes.

SMF Type

: indicates about the format of the SMF (whether type 0 or type 1).

Tracks

: displays the number of tracks the file contains.

Karaoke

: indicates the type of Karaoke, using the following codes:

TUNE

: TUNE 1000®

GEM

: GENERALMUSIC®

SOLT

: SOL TON®

MLIVE

: M-LIVE®

YAMA

: YAMAHA®

NONE

: lyrics information not present or not recognised.

If the file is a List, on the other hand, the display will show:

Containing the following fields: o The first field, next to the [F1] function key, displays the name of the file.

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Type

: displays the file type, i.e. whether it is a song (

Type=Song

) or a List

(

Type=List

Steps

: indicates the number of steps of which the List consists, or in other words the

number of songs it contains.

If the [ESC] key is pressed, either from the song or from the List video page, the display will exit from the CHECK FILE function and return to the TOOLS video page, FILES option.

8.2.5 ERROR MESSAGES – FILES SECTION

DISK ERROR – LOAD CLUSTER

A reading error has occurred due to a damaged cluster on the disk. The file is not legible.

DISK ERROR – OPEN ERROR

A serious error has occurred during reading/writing on the disk. Very probably, the disk’s magnetic medium is damaged.

DISK NOT IN DRIVE!

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DISK WRITE PROTECTED!

The floppy inserted has write protection: extract the disk and remove the protection.

DISK ERROR – DISK FULL

There is not enough room on the disk to complete the operation in progress. Replace it or free some space.

FLASH ERROR – FLASH FULL

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8.3 MIDI FUNCTIONS

The MIDI function of the TOOLS section, which can be activated using the key of the same name, allows you to set up all the instrument’s MIDI parameter , such as the output Router , input and/or output MIDI filters, synchronisation setting, etc..

Note that the settings made in this section affect the correct playback of the songs, even if they are reproduced exclusively by the internal sound generator.

Once the [MIDI] key has been pressed, the display will show the video page:

containing the following direct selection fields:

OUT ROUTER

: selectable by means of the [F1] function key – sets the track (MIDI channel)

to which the MIDI data generated by the song being played are to be directed.

IN FILTER

: [F2] – sets the MIDI fitler for the data entering the instrument on the MIDI IN

port connected to the [JOY PORT].

OUT FILTER

: [F3] – sets the MIDI filters for the data addressed to the internal sound

generator and/or the MIDI OUT port.

KARAOKE OUT

: [F4] – defines whether or not the MIDI data relating to the Karaoke are

to be sent to the [MIDI OUT] port.

SYNC IN

: [F5] – defines which synchronisation messages received at the MIDI IN port

are to be interpreted by the instrument.

SYNC OUT

: [F6] – sets which synchronisation messages are to be sent to the [MIDI

OUT] port.

8.3.1 OUT ROUTER

The OUT ROUTER function allows you to specify whether the data relating to each track (corresponding to its own MIDI channel) are to be sent to the internal sound generator, to the MIDI OUT port, or to both.

From the MIDI section main menu, illustrated previously , use the [F1] function key to select the OUT ROUTER function.

N.B.:

every modification made to the parameters relating to this section will

be saved automatically inside the operating system.

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Y ou can use the

Track

field, with the aid of the [F2] function key , to select the track (from 1 to 16) the contents of which you intend to display . The current association will be displayed in the

Port

field. T o change the association, press

the [F3] function key; you can turn the encoder to choose from the following options:

Port=INT

, the data relating to the selected track are sent only to the internal sound

generator (default condition).

Port=EXT

, the data relating to the track are sent only to the [MIDI OUT] port.

Port=BOTH

. the track data are sent both to the internal sound generator and to the

[MIDI OUT] port.

Port=NONE

, with this setting the data relating to the track are not sent. The selected

track will therefore be eliminated from the playback.

When the operation is complete, the [ESC] key can be pressed to exit from the video page in question; all the modifications will be saved automatically . On exit from the function, the current song will be reloaded to implement the modifications made to it.

TYPES OF MIDI MESSAGES

• Note messages: message relating to the note to be performed.

• Program Change: this message is used for selection of the timbres to be applied on

each track. Once you know the correspondence between the number assigned to the memory and the Program Change number , you can select the type of sound you require. Refer to the appendix to this manual for details of the Program Change ð Timbre assignations.

• Control Change: control messages used to add expression to the performance, allowing

setting of the parameters of the timbre, including for example the volume (CC n.7), the amount of reverb (CC n.91), activation of the Damper pedal (CC n.64), etc... If Control Change n.°91 is received, for example, the instrument will apply the specified amount of reverb effect to the sound.

• System Exclusive system messages sent as strings of bytes which affect the general

settings of the sound generator or regulations not possible with other commands.

• Real Time: high priority messages used for command or synchronisation operations.

These messages include the MIDI CLOCK (synchronisation of two or more devices connected together on the same time base), and ST ART , ST OP and CONTINUE messages for remote control of the instrument’s functions.

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8.3.2 IN FILTER

The IN FIL TER function is provided to filter specific MIDI messages reaching the MIDI IN port (if any) connected to the JOY PORT . The filters are of global type, meaning that they

act on all the MIDI channels for the type of

message assigned to them. From the MIDI section menu, select the IN FIL TER function using the [F2] function key; the

display will show:

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Y ou can use the fields in this video page, selectable using the function keys associated to them, to set the behaviour of the filters. Using the encoder, you can modify their status in accordance with the following rule:

ü Filter ON: the type of message to which the filter refers is filtered, meaning that these

messages

will be ignored by the system.

ü Filter OFF: the type of message is not filtered, so these messages

are interpreted by the

instrument.

The types of message to which the filter can be applied are the following:

Note

: selectable by means of the [F2] function key – enables/disables the filter on the

note incoming messages (Note On and Note Off).

PRG

: [F3] – enables/disables the filter on the incoming Program Changes (timbre

definition).

: [F4] – enables/disables the filter on the incoming Control Changes (control messages).

Sys-Ex

: [F5] – enables/disables the filter on the System Exclusive Messages (used as

setup data) received.

R.T.

: [F6] – enables/disables the filter on the Real Time (synchronisation) messages.

After making the desired settings, press the [ESC] key and the modifications made will be saved automatically . On exit from the function, the current song will be reloaded.

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8.3.3 OUT FILTER

The OUT FIL TER, similar to the IN FILTER, allows you to set the operating modes of the filters on the MIDI messages transmitted by the instrument. Filtering a message means that it will not be transmitted on any channel (any track), either to the internal sound generator or to the [MIDI OUT] port.

To access this function, from the MIDI menu, select the

OUT FILTER

field using the [F3]

function key; the display will show the video page:

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ü Filter ON: the type of message to which the filter refers is filtered; these messages therefore

will not be transmitted.

ü Filter OFF: the type of message is not filtered, so these messages

are transmitted to the

[MIDI OUT] port.

The types of message to which the filter can be applied are the following:

Note

: selectable by means of the [F2] function key – enables/disables the filter on the

outgoing note messages (Note On and Note Off).

PRG

: [F3] – enables/disables the filter on the outgoing Program Changes (timbre definition).

: [F4] – enables/disables the filter on the outgoing Control Changes (control messages).

Sys-Ex

: [F5] – enables/disables the filter on the System Exclusive Messages (used as

setup data) transmitted.

R.T.

: [F6] – enables/disables the filter on the Real Time (synchronisation) messages.

The modifications made to this section affect correct playback of songs.

After making the desired settings, press the [ESC] key and the modifications made will be saved automatically . On exit from the function, the current song will be reloaded.

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8.3.4 KARAOKE OUT

This function allows you to enable to disable the transmission of the MIDI data relating to the Karaoke on the [MIDI OUT] port. Transmission of these data must only be enabled with optional peripherals connected.

T o access this setting, from the MIDI menu press the [F4] function key to select the

KARAOKE

OUT

field.

The display will then show the video page:

Y ou can use the encoder to enable (

Enabled

) or disable (

Disabled

) the transmission

of the MIDI messages relating to the Karaoke on the [MIDI OUT] port. After making the desired settings, press the [ESC] key and the modifications made will be

saved automatically .

8.3.5 SYNC IN

In point 8.3.2. we have seen that specific incoming MIDI messages can be filtered, or ignored. The IN FILTER function can be used in this way to apply a general filter to the Real Time messages.

The SYNC IN function allows you to select which of the Real Time messages relating to the synchronisation, present on the MIDI IN port connected to the [JOY PORT], you wish the Genius to interpret. Note that the enabling of synchronisation messages is located downstream of the filter on the messages received: therefore, if the Real Time messages filter is set as ON, the synchronisation settings will have mp effect.

From the MIDI menu use the [F5] function key to select the

SYNC IN

field.

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Y ou can use this video page to enable the messages it describes, thus:

ü Message=ON: message interpreted. ü Message=OFF: message ignored.

The messages are:

Clock

: selectable using the [F2] function key – enables/disables reception of the MIDI CLOCK. If this message is not present at the input, the instrument will refer to its own internal Clock; otherwise, the

Tempo

field of the MAIN P AGE will be automatically updated

to the bpm value of the transmitter instrument.

Commands

: [F3] – enables / disables reception of the MIDI ST ART , ST OP and PAUSE/

CONTINUE messages.

Song S.

: [F4] – reception of the SONG SELECT message, allowing selection of the

number of the active song.

Spp

: [F5] – reception of the SONG POSITION POINTER message for remote search for

the bars of the selected song.

8.3.6 SYNC OUT

By a procedure similar to the SYNC IN function, the SYNC OUT function allows you to enable the transmission of given synchronisation messages. Pay special attention to the status of the output filters (OUT FILTER) for the Real Time messages. Enabling the filter will prevent transmission of any synchronisation messages.

From the MIDI menu select the

SYNC OUT

field using the [F6] function key; the display will

show the video page:

Y ou can use the function keys and the encoder to enable (ON status) or disable (OFF status) transmission of the following messages:

Clock

: selectable using the [F2] function key – enables/disables transmission of the MIDI CLOCK.

Commands

: [F3] – transmission of the ST ART , STOP and P AUSE/CONTINUE messages.

Song S.

: [F4] – transmission of the SONG SELECT message.

Spp

: [F5] – transmission of the SONG POSITION POINTER message.

After making the desired settings, press the [ESC] key and the modifications made will be saved automatically .

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8.4 SYSTEM

The SYSTEM function of the TOOLS section allows you to make all the general settings of the instrument, such as adjustment of the display contrast, assignment of given functions to the pedals, switch-on mode, etc... When the [SYSTEM] key is pressed, the display will show:

containing the following functions:

CONTRAST

: recalled using the [F1] function key – allows adjustment of the display contrast.

FOOT-SWITCH

: [F2] – assignment of functions to the optional pedal switches.

START-UP MODE

: [F3] – definition of the machine switch-on procedures.

SYSTEM INFO

: [F4] – gives information about the main characteristics of the system, such as the total size of the internal memory and the software release currently installed. The Factory Settings procedure can also be carried out.

PLAY MODE

: [F5] – allows definition of the Play mode, i.e. the mode for playback of the

Song Next.

MEM.COMPACT

: [F6] – allows compacting of the internal memory .

Depending on the software release installed, pressing the [NEXT] button will give access to the settings relating to the operational peripherals. Refer to the user manuals supplied with the peripherals for further information.

8.4.1 CONTRAST

From the SYSTEM, using the [F1] function key you can select the

CONTRAST

field, allowing

you to set the display contrast value as you prefer, in a range of values between 0 and 15.

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8.4.2 FOOT SWITCH

Two footswitch pedals with normally open contact can be connected to the instrument by means of the FOOT [PEDAL1] and [PEDAL2] connectors. This section allows you to set the way the instrument will respond to pressing of the pedal.

When the [F2] function key is pressed, the display will show:

In the

Pedal

field, selectable with the [F2] function key, you can use the encoder to set the

pedal (1 or 2) to which you intend to assign a given function by means of the

Acts

field

([F3]). The functions which can be assigned to each pedal are as follows:

Ply/Stp

: whenever the enabled pedal is pressed, the instrument switches in cyclic mode between Play and Stop. Pedal-controlled operation will also be displayed by the status of the LEDs on the [PLA Y] and [STOP] keys.

Pau/Cnt

: whenever the pedal enabled for this function is pressed, the instrument will activate – in cyclic mode - the P AUSE function (momentary interruption of song playback) and the CONTINUE function (restart of the interrupted playback).

SONG+

: whenever the pedal is pressed, the song after the one currently active will be

selected.

SONG-

: whenever the pedal is pressed, the song before the one currently active will be

selected.

KARAOKE

: pressing the pedal emulates use of the [L YRICS] key .

PANIC

: when the pedal concerned is pressed, a sequence of MIDI Panic messages will be generated autonomously. This is especially useful for re-initialising the sound generators in case of sudden malfunctions in the MIDI connection or errors in the file being played.

After making the desired settings, press the [ESC] key to confirm the modifications and exit from the function.

8.4.3 START-UP MODE

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The ST ART-UP MODE function allows you to set the instrument’s switch-on mode, meaning whether , at start-up, the display is to show the presentation page (

Normal

) or move directly

to the

MAIN PAGE

(

Fast

8.4.4 SYS INFO

This function allows you to display the main characteristics of the system, such as the quantity of memory installed and the system software version installed on the Genius, with the relative date of creation. From the SYSTEM menu, use the [F3] function key to select the

SYSTEM INFO

field; the

display will show:

containing the following fields:

Release

: displays the release of the operating system currently installed on the system.

Date

: displays the date of creation of the operating system.

Data Memory

: indicates the amount of user memory installed in the system (memory

installed – space occupied by the operating system).

F A CTORY SET

The Factory Setting function is used to restore the instrument’s original settings, meaning that all the modifications made by the user will be eliminated. The parameters will be set up as described in the table below:

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From the SYSTEM-INFO video page:

press the [F6] function key to activate the Factory Settings procedure. The display will show the following video page.

informing you that the modifications you make to the system will be lost irretrievably . However, the files saved in the internal memory will be retained. When the procedure is complete, the machine will automatically perform a reboot.

8.4.5 PLAY MODE

The PLAY MODE function allows you to set the procedures for automatic playback of the songs booked in the

SONGNEXT

field of the MAIN PAGE

When the

PLAY MODE

field is selected from the SYSTEM menu the display will show:

Y ou can use the encoder to set this parameter as:

Continuous

: in this condition, the songs booked will be played automatically . At the end of the current song, whether natural or forced by pressing the [STOP] button, any songs booked will be loaded and played automatically .

Single

: in this case the song booked will be loaded but has to be started by pressing

the [PLA Y] button.

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8.4.6 MEM. COMPACT

In view of the special hardware characteristics of the Genius’s internal flash memory , when a file is deleted or modified the amount of memory available is not updated. T o make the free space available, the MEMORY COMP ACT procedure has to be carried out.

WHEN TO CARRY OUT THE MEMORY COMPACT PROCEDURE

The Memory Compact procedure must be carried out when space needs to be cleared in the internal memory (e.g. Memory Full errors). In general, this procedure is advisable when the memory capacity allocated but not used exceeds one third of the total memory . For information about the quantity of memory allocated (not available but unused), display the INFOS video page of the DISK section (point 8.1.6) for the memory , and subtract the Used and Free values from the T otal value.

CARRYING OUT THE MEMORY COMPACT PROCEDURE

Depending on the quantity of memory installed and the number of files present, this operation might take several minutes. Y ou should therefore only carry out this operation in when really necessary . Also note that the Memory Compact procedure will automatically sort the contents of the memory in ascending alphabetical order .

When the [F6] function key is pressed from the SYSTEM menu, the instrument will request a confirmation to proceed (

Are You Sure ?

If confirmation is given, the system will display:

A progress percentage will indicate the progress made with the Memory Contact procedure. When the operation is complete, the SYSTEM menu will be displayed.

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CAUTION!!

Never switch the instrument off during Memory Compact operations. In this case, all the contents of the internal memory, including the operating system, will be lost irretrievably.

8.5 THE TRACK INFO FUNCTION

The TRACK INFO function allows the user to obtain the main parameters for each individual track in the song being played. One important feature of this function is that it can be recalled in real time. By pressing the [P ART INFO] key in the TOOLS section, the function can also be made active both in instrument STOP status and in PLA Y status, i.e. during performance of a song.

When this is done, the display will show the video page:

containing the following fields:

Track

: this field allows the user, by means of the encoder, to select the track (MIDI

channel) for which the information is to be displayed.

Prg

: displays the number of the Program Change active and the number of the associated

timbre in accordance with the General MIDI standard on the selected track.

Volume

: displays the current value of the track volume.

Pan

: displays the Pan-Pot value.

: displays the level of the reverb effect.

: displays the level of the Chorus effect.

As we now know , the Genius implements a Direct-to-Disk reading system which reads the data during playback. It is therefore obvious that the data may vary (e.g. the Volume) during the Play . Also note that in the Stop position this function will only display the data relating to the first line of the selected song. The value

---

indicates that the value is not defined in accordance with the standard commands (it might be set by means of exclusive system messages).

When the [ESC] key or the [P AR T INFO] key is pressed, the display will return to the MAIN P AGE.

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9. EDIT

In the REAL TIME ADJ section (point 6) we have seen that the Genius is able to modify a number of the characteristics of the song currently selected. The Real Time modifications can be activated in real time, but they cannot be saved differently for each song.

The purpose of the EDIT section is to allow the user to modify the overall parameters and those of each individual track of each song and to save them (whether the song file is on a floppy disk or in the internal memory).

As well as this the EDIT section contains the EDIT LIST function, used to create lists of songs which can be played in an automated sequence once they have been recalled.

9.1 EDIT SONG

By means of the EDIT SONG function, the Genius allows the user to modify the overall parameters of a song. He can therefore perform transpositions, modify the metronome tempo or delete tracks. Naturally , these modifications can be saved. Select the song you wish to modify and press the [SONG] key of the EDIT section on the front panel. The display will show the menu of the EDIT SONG function:

containing the following procedures:

TRANSPOSER

: selectable using the [F1] function key – enables the procedure for

transposition of the whole song.

TEMPO

: [F2] – allows modification of the metronome tempo of the song.

TRACK TRANSP.

: [F3] – procedure for transposing individual tracks.

TRACK MUTE

: [F4] – allows specific tracks to be excluded from the playback.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

The EDIT functions can only be recalled in STOP condition. The modifications will refer to the song currently active, i.e. the one in the field corresponding to key [F1] in the MAIN PAGE.

When the EDIT functions are accessed, the REAL TIME ADJUST functions are deactivated.

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When the [ESC] key is pressed, the instrument will return to the MAIN P AGE.

9.1.1 EDIT SONG - TRANSPOSER

The TRANSPOSER function allows you to transpose all the tracks of a song (for the whole of its duration) by +/- 12 semitones, with the exception of the track used for the drum kit timbres (DRUM TRACK).

After selecting the song you wish to modify from the MAIN P AGE (whether resident on floppy disk or in the memory) recall the EDIT SONG - TRANSPOSER function by pressing the [F1] function key in the EDIT SONG menu. The display will show:

Y ou can use the

BIAS

parameter (function key [F2]) to set the transposition value, while the

DRUM TRK

field ([F3]) allows you to specify which is to be the Drum Track, i.e. the track which must not be transposed. As the display describes, when the [ENTER] key (its LED is flashing) is pressed, the modifications will be accepted and saved in the temporary memory area, pending definitive memorisation when you exit from the EDIT SONG function (see point 9.1.6). Pressing the [ESC] key will abort the operation; in both cases, the display will return to the EDIT SONG function menu. Y ou can also listen to the song with the modifications made before saving it by simply pressing the [PLA Y] button. For more information, refer to point 9.1.5 relating to the temporary Play function.

N.B.:

The chords eventually displayed with not be transposed.

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A PIECE OF ADVICE.

In case of complex songs, recalculation of the songs with the modifications

made and the relative saving procedure (which we will discuss below) may

take several minutes. You are therefore recommended to make all the modifications you require on this section

and then carry out the saving procedure at the end (and not

save each modification as made).

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9.1.2 EDIT SONG – TEMPO

The EDIT SONG – TEMPO procedure allows you to modify the metronome tempo of the active song. After selecting the song you require, press the [SONG] button in the EDIT section and then key [F2] associated to the

TEMPO

field.

The display will show:

The

TEMPO CHANGE Ratio

field allows the user to regulate the percentage recalculation of the tempo to be applied to the entire song. A percentage modification is used in order to guarantee a proportional variation even in case of “rallentandos” or “accelerandos” envisaged during performance of the song. A

TEMPO CHANGE Ratio

value of 100% means that in this case the new tempo will be equal to 100% of the original value, so there will be no change. The possible bpm values cover a range from 50 to 250. T o simplify the setting of the new bpm value, the

NEW TEMPO

field will display the outcome

of the calculation of the variation made. As the display indicates, when [ENTER] is pressed the modifications will be accepted and

memorised in the temporary memory area. Refer to point 9.1.6 for definitive saving of the modified song. If the [ESC] key is pressed, the modification will be aborted.

9.1.3 EDIT SONG – TRACK TRANSPOSER

The TRACK TRANSPOSER allows individual transposition of each track in the song within a maximum range of +/- 12 semitones.

From the EDIT SONG menu, use the [F3] function key to select the

TRACK TRANSP.

field;

the display will show the video page:

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Y ou can use the

TRACK

field to select the track you wish to transpose.

The

BIAS

field, selected using the [F3] function key, allows you to set the transposition of the

track specified with the

TRACK

parameter .

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Use the encoder to change the value of the parameters. When the procedure is complete, press the [ENTER] key to confirm or [ESC] to abort the

modifications, after which the menu of the EDIT SONG function will be displayed. Y ou can use the temporary Play procedure (point 9.1.5) to listen to the modifications made before memorising them definitively by exiting from the EDIT SONG function.

9.1.4 EDIT SONG – TRACK MUTE

The EDIT SONG – MUTE TRACK procedure allows the user to set the track whose note events are to be deleted from the selected song; this procedure leaves the track in question permanently without audible events.

The

Track

field, next to the [F1] key allows the user to set which of the 16 tracks will be

affected by the Mute operation. The second field ([F2]) allows the user to choose whether to eliminate from the playback

(

Muting=YES

) or to retain (

Muting=NO

) the track specified by means of the

Track

parameter. The third field, for display only, shows the name of the timbre associated to the Program

Change (General MIDI table) currently present in the selected track. Since the Genius is a reader with Direct-to-Disk reading system, the value of the Program Change refers to the bar currently selected (first line of the song when the instrument is in Stop condition). The value

indicates that the datum is not set in accordance with the standard commands (it might

be defined by means of exclusive system messages). This video page allows the user to set more than one MIDI channel (T rack) in Mute status, and

whenever it is selected by means of the

Track

field its status will be displayed on the basis

of the current condition. When the [ENTER] key is pressed the new setup will be activated and the result of the change

can be listened to using the temporary Play function. Here again, the modifications are temporary and will be saved on file following the procedure described in point 9.1.6.

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The chords eventually displayed with not be transposed.

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9.1.5 EDIT SONG – TEMPORARY PLAY

The Genius allows the user to listen to the song modified using the EDIT SONG functions, before it is definitively saved; you can therefore listen to the changes you have made and assess their effectiveness before saving them.

When the [PLA Y] key is pressed from any EDIT SONG menu function, the instrument will play the provisional version of the song and the display will show:

The field next to the [F1] function key contains the name of the song being played using the temporary function. This condition will be displayed by the

***TEMP***

field.

The other three fields have the same function as the MAIN P AGE. As during normal playback of a song, during the temporary play function you can use the

[REW] and [FF] keys to locate a given bar number within the song. T o stop the playback for a moment, use the [P AUSE] key . Press the [STOP] key to abort the TEMPORARY PLAY function and return to the previous video page.

During the temporary Play , the display will also show any lyric information the song contains; press the [L YRICS] key to disable the display .

9.1.6 EDIT SONG – SAVING THE MODIFICATIONS

We have described how to make the modifications to the main parameters of a song and how to play it back in its temporary form. At this point, you can decide whether to go ahead and save the song definitively or to abandon the EDIT SONG function, aborting all the modifications made.

After making all the modifications you require from the EDIT SONG menu:

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press the [ESC] button. The display will show the prompt to proceed with saving the song. Pressing the [SONG] button (EDIT section) the display will show the MAIN P AGE and all the

modifications will be lost.

Pressing [ESC] will abort the memorisation operation, meaning that the modifications made will be lost. If [ENTER] is pressed, the instrument will prompt you to assign a new name to the modified song.

When the video page is accessed, the name assignment field will show the original name of the file. The encoder (letter choice) and the P AGE keys (cursor movement) can be used to assign a new name, while you can use the SOURCE keys to specify the unit (disk or internal memory) where it will be saved.

If the same file name is retained, the original file will be overwritten. When the procedure is complete press the [ENTER] key and the instrument will recalculate the events contained in the song in accordance with the modifications made. The display will show:

A progress indicator shown on the display will indicate the point reached. Depending on the characteristics of the file, the operation might take a few minutes. When the operation is complete, the system will proceed to write the file.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

When songs resident on a floppy disk are edited, the disk cannot be removed. If this occurs, the current edit operation will be aborted.

Before modifying files resident in the internal memory or on disk make sure that there is enough room for the new file to be written, even if it is to be rewritten, because temporary files are generated in the memory.

In case of type 1 SMF the progress indicator will refer to the track being recalculated, so the scanning provided might not be linear.

9.2 EDIT TRACK

The EDIT TRACK function, recalled using the [TRACK] key in the EDIT section, allows the user to make modifications within each track in the song. This means modifications can be made to the volume, the Program Change and the Control Changes it contains, the levels of the reverb and Chorus effects, etc.. What’s more, the variations are made in a given range of bars chosen by the user.

As for the EDIT SONG function, the EDIT TRACK function can only be recalled in Stop condition. Y ou should always first make all the modifications you require and then proceed to save the

song (point 9.2.8) because depending on the complexity of the file, it might take a few minutes to recalculate the song events. If you wish to evaluate the modifications made, use the temporary Play function.

Starting from the

MAIN P AGE use the encoder or the DIRECTORY function to select the song you wish to modify and press the [ENTER] button. When loading is complete, press the [TRACK] key of the TOOLS section. The display will show:

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containing the following functions:

PRG & BANK

: selectable using the [F1] function key – it allows the user to vary the

Program Change and Bank Selects in the selected track.

VOL & PAN

: [F2] – modifies the volume and Pan-Pot in the selected track.

EXPRESSION

: [F3] – setting of the value of Control Change 1 1 relating to the expression

control.

VELOCITY

: [F4] – modifies the dynamic of the notes present in the selected track.

REVERB

: [F5] – allows regulation of the amount of the reverb effect.

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CHORUS

: [F6] – allows regulation of the amount of the Chorus effect.

If the [ESC] key is pressed the instrument will leave the EDIT SONG menu and display the MAIN P AGE.

9.2.1 EDIT TRACK – PROGRAM CHANGE & BANK SELECT

The PRG & BANK function allows you to assign a Program Change, and therefore a timbre, and the values of the Bank Select Control Changes MSB (CC 0) and SLB (CC 32), which can be used to select further timbres assigned to the same Program Change, to a specific track. Refer to the appendix to this manual for details of the Bank Select and Program Change codes for selection of the timbre desired.

From the EDIT TRACK menu, press the [F1] function key; the display will show the first of the two video pages relating to the function concerned:

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containing the following programming parameters, which can be modified using the encoder and selected using the function keys described below:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track in

which the Program Change is to be modified.

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the Program Change

is to be modified.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the modification is to be

eliminated.

PRG

: [F4] – sets the number of the Program Change which is to replace the one currently

in use in the track concerned.

PIANO 1

(in the example illustrated): field for display only next to the [F6] function key,

indicates the timbre associated to the Program Change selected by means of the

PRG

parameter. N.B.: the association does not consider the Bank Select codes.

Bear in mind that if the Start Measure and End Measure values are identical, the Genius will leave the track unchanged (no modification to the track marker). In this condition, the field in line with the [F6] button shows the message

(unmodified)

. Use this method to abort

any modifications made before saving. Use the function keys and the encoder to select the values desired: you can listen to the effect

of the modifications by means of the temporary Play function recalled by pressing the [PLA Y] button.

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containing the following parameters:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track in

which the values of the Bank Select Control Changes are to be modified.

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the Bank Select is to

be changed.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the modification is to be

eliminated.

BS MSB

: [F5] – allows the user to enter the new value of Bank Select MSB (CC 0).

BS LSB

: [F6] – allows the user to set the new value of Bank Select LSB (CC 32).

As for PG selection, here again the fields which select the range of bars within which the modification is to be made must not be identical if the modification is to be effective. If the two values are the same the display will show the symbols

-

for the Bank Select fields, indicating

that no modification will be made to the messages concerned. As for the previous video page (which can be displayed by pressing the [PREV .] key), pressing

the [ENTER] key confirms the modifications, while if the [ESC] key is pressed they will be aborted. In both cases, the display will return to the EDIT TRACK menu. Press the [PLA Y] button to use the temporary play function.

9.2.2 EDIT TRACK – VOLUME & PAN

Another EDIT TRACK menu function is VOL & P AN, used to adjust the volume level and the distribution of the signal across the stereophonic panorama for each track. This is done using Control Changes 7 (Main V olume) and 10 (P AN).

CAUTION!

At the end of the modification range (from bar to bar) the Genius will restore the original Program Change value.

The first bars of SMF backings often contain system exclusive Reset codes, which might annul the Program Change modifications; in this case, the modification range must be set to start from bar 2.

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T o access the Bank Select variations, press the [NEXT] key . The display will show the video page:

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From the above menu, press the [F2] function key, assigned to the

VOL & PAN

field; the

display will show the first video page of the function, relating to the volume control:

featuring the following parameters which can be selected using the function keys and modified using the encoder:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track to

which the changes in volume are to apply .

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the volume is to be

varied.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the volume is to be varied.

Ratio

: [F5] – sets the relative percentage variation for the volume level in the track in

question within the selected range of bars.

In order to maintain the variations in volume originally set in the song, the Genius applies the rule of relative editing, which involves a percentage rescaling of the data in the track. Since the editing takes place in relation to the original value, if the Ratio value is set at 100% then the new value will be equal to 100% of the existing value, while a setting of 200% will double it. If the permitted values are exceeded the maximum and minimum values will be forced.

Here again, since the function is displayed on two pages, the LED of the [NEXT] key in the PAGE section will be illuminated, indicating the presence of another page. T o confirm the modification of the volume and return to display of the EDIT TRACK menu, press the [ENTER] key . Otherwise, to abort the modifications, press the [ESC] key.

The second page of the VOL & P AN function will be the following:

As can be seen, the two video pages in the section are virtually identical. Y ou should therefore refer to the procedures already described for modification of the volume, bearing in mind that the control modified here relates to the Pan-Pot.

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9.2.3 EDIT TRACK – EXPRESSION

The EXPRESSION function allows you to regulate the expression control relating to the individual tracks. Modifying this control therefore modifies the value of Control Change 1 1.

From the EDIT TRACK video page, press the [F3] function key and the display will show the video page:

in which we can see the usual edit parameters, modifiable using the encoder:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track on

which the expression control is to be modified.

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the variation is to be

made.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the variation is to be made.

Var.

: [F5] – allows modification of the value of the expression control in the track in

question and in the set range of bars.

As for other functions relating to the CCs, the Genius applies a percentage rescaling of the data in order to retain the variations of the controls within the track. Since the editing is in relation to the original value, if the Ratio value is set at 100% the new value will be equal to 100% of the existing value, while if 50% is selected the new value will be halved.

When the procedure is complete the modifications made can be confirmed by pressing the [ENTER] key, while if [ESC] is pressed they will be aborted. In both cases, when the user exits from the function just described the display will return to the EDIT TRACK menu.

9.2.4 EDIT TRACK – VELOCITY

The VELOCITY function allows regulation of the dynamic of the notes present in a track and within a range of bars set by the user. The MIDI information concerning the note to be played also contains the value of the dynamic, meaning the pressure applied by the performer to the key of a hypothetical keyboard instrument.

Here again, in order to retain the original expression, the Genius applies the relative editing rule, consisting of a percentage rescaling of the dynamic data in the track and within the range of bars set. Although the Genius allows Ratio values up to 200% (doubling the velocity value), once the maximum possible limit is reached the value will remain unchanged.

This function can be recalled from the EDIT TRACK menu, using the [F4] function key, associated to the

VELOCITY

field:

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The page contains the following programming parameters:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track on

which the note velocity is to be modified.

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the variation in velocity

is to be made.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the variation in velocity is to

be made.

Var.

: [F5] – allows modification of the value of the control relating to the velocity of the

notes in the track in question and in the set range of bars.

Refer to the previous point with regard to the percentage modification of the value.

9.2.5 EDIT TRACK – REVERB

The REVERB function can be used to modify the value of Control Change 91, which sets the amount of the reverb effect in a specific track.

T o activate the REVERB function, press the [F5] function key; the display will show the following video page:

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As for all the other video pages relating to other functions for editing individual tracks, the programming parameters are the following:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track on

which the level of the reverb effect is to be modified.

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the variation in the

reverb level is to be made.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the variation in the reverb

level is to be made.

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As for the functions described previously , the Genius uses the rule of relative editing, which involves a percentage rescaling of the data in the track. This is in order to retain the variations in the level of the effect set in the song originally . If the permitted values are exceeded, the maximum and minimum values will be forced.

9.2.6 EDIT TRACK – CHORUS

The CHORUS function is another function allowing modification of the level of an effect. Y ou can use it to regulate the amount of the modulation effect present in a given track.

After selection of the

CHORUS

field from the EDIT TRACK menu, the display will show the

following video page:

containing the following fields:

Track

: selectable using the [F2] function key – allows the user to specify the track on

which the level of the chorus effect is to be modified.

StartMsr

: [F3] – identifies the number of the first bar from which the variation in the

chorus effect level is to be made.

EndMsr

: [F4] – identifies the number of the last bar in which the variation in the effect

level is to be made.

Var.

: [F5] – sets the percentage modification of the value of the control relating to the

chorus effect in the track in question and in the set range of bars.

Refer to the information provided in the previous point with regard to percentage modification of the value.

9.2.7 EDIT TRACK – TEMPORARY PLAY

As for the EDIT SONG function, EDIT TRACK also allows the song which has been modified to be played in order to assess the changes made, before the new form is definitively memorised.

If the [PLA Y] key is pressed from any EDIT TRACK page, the instrument will play the song in accordance with the modifications made. The display will show the video page illustrated on the next page.

Var.

: [F5] – allows modification of the value of the control relating to the reverb effect in

the track in question and in the set range of bars.

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The field next to the [F1] function key contains the name of the song on which the temporary Play is being carried out. This condition will be displayed by the field next to the [F4] function key.

As during normal playback of a song, during temporary Play you can use the [REW] and [FF] keys to locate a given bar number within the song. To stop the playback for a moment, use the [P AUSE] key .

Press the [STOP] key to abort the TEMPORAR Y PLA Y function and return to display of the function before the temporary Play operation.

9.2.8 EDIT TRACK – SAVING THE MODIFICATIONS

After making the modifications you require in the EDIT TRACK section, and checking and approving the results, you can save the song either by overwriting the existing version or by creating a new song. From the EDIT TRACK menu:

if the [EDIT TRACK] key is pressed, the display will return to the MAIN PAGE and the modifications made will be lost, while if the [ESC] key is pressed the instrument will perform a check and if it detects modifications by the user it will suggest the saving operation, by showing the following video page:

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As the display indicates, if the [ENTER] key is pressed, the Genius will prompt the user to enter the file name, suggesting the existing name:

The encoder (for letter selection) and the P AGE section keys (for moving the cursor) can be used to assign a new name to the song to be saved, while you can use the SOURCE section keys to specify the memory unit in which the new song will be saved. Naturally , if the name is left unchanged the file will be overwritten.

When the procedure is complete press the [ENTER] key and the instrument will recalculate the events in accordance with the modifications made. A progress indicator will indicate the point reached.

N.B.:

in case of type 1 SMF the progress indicator will refer to the track being

recalculated, so the scanning provided might not be linear.

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When the operation is complete, the system will save the song in the selected memory unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

When songs resident on a floppy disk are edited, the disk cannot be removed. If this occurs, the current edit operation will be aborted.

Before modifying files resident in the internal memory or on disk, make sure that there is enough room for the new file to be written, even if it is to be rewritten, because temporary files are generated in the memory.

9.2.9 ERROR MESSAGES – EDIT SECTION

DISK ERROR – LOAD CLUSTER

A reading error has occurred due to a damaged cluster on the disk. The file is not legible.

DISK ERROR – OPEN ERROR

A serious error has occurred during reading/writing on the disk. Very probably, the disk’s magnetic medium is damaged. Editing of the song is not possible.

DISK NOT IN DRIVE!

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DISK WRITE PROTECTED!

The floppy inserted has write protection: extract the disk, remove the protection and repeat the editing operations.

DISK ERROR – DISK FULL

There is not enough room on the disk to complete the operation in progress. Replace it or free some space.

FLASH ERROR – FLASH FULL

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10. LIST

A LIST is a pre-arranged sequence of songs which the instrument will load and play back automatically one after the other . This sequence can be programmed by the user and saved in the form of a LIST file (extension.LST). Lists created using the Genius consist of STEPS, each containing the information relating to each song to be performed, such as the name of the file and its location in the memory units. Each list of songs can contain up to 64 steps, meaning it can combine up to 64 songs.

10.1 CREA TING A LIST

Make sure that the LED of the [SONG] button in the MODE section is on, meaning that a song is selected. From the Stop condition press the [LIST] key in the EDIT section. The display will show:

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Then press [ENTER] to create a new LIST ; the system will then display the video page:

The

Step

field shows the number of the step to which the song of choice is to be associated.

The