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CHAPTER 9
The Global Parameters
LCD CONTRAST
Lets you adjust the contrast of the LC display to
different light conditions and viewing angles.
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SOFT KNOB-1/2
The VIRUS has two freely assignable potenti-
ometers which are particularly useful for giving
direct access to parameters which are other-
wise only available from within the menus. The
destination parameters are defined in the Edit
menu (SOFT KNOB 1/2 MODE). There are two
parameters for each knob, one global and one
local i.e. applying only to the current SINGLE
program (which will override the global defini-
tion if defined). SOFT KNOBs always work in
JUMP mode.
These Soft Knobs operate in three different
modes:
SOFT KNOB MODES
- GLOBAL The knob controls the parameter
that you have set to Global in the Soft Knob
menu regardless of what the other settings
and the selected SINGLE program may be.
- SINGLE The knob controls the parameter
that you have set to Single in the Soft Knob
menu. The setting for this parameter is stored
in the SINGLE program and called up when-
ever you select this program. If, however, you
have not selected a parameter for this pro-
gram (SOFT KNOB Single = OFF), the setting
for SOFT KNOB Global is automatically ena-
bled.
The setting for the actual SOFT KNOB mode is
global. Under normal circumstances, you
should set SOFT KNOB mode to ”Single” be-
cause this is the most versatile mode. When
you select a SINGLE sound whose SOFT KNOB
mode is set to ”Single”, this setting is of course
enabled. If not, Global SOFT KNOB mode is en-
abled.
SOFT KNOB 1 SINGLE
This is where you enter the parameter assign-
ment for the SOFT KNOB-1 knob. The entry is
an element of the current SINGLE PROGRAM
and is stored along with it. The entry is only ac-
tive when SOFT KNOB-1 MODE is set to SIN-
GLE. When SOFT KNOB-1 SINGLE is set to
OFF, the Display page setting SOFT KNOB-1
GLOBAL is activated.
SOFT KNOB-1 GLOBAL
This is where you enter the parameter assign-
ment for the SOFT KNOB-1 knob. The entry re-
mains valid regardless of the currently selected
SINGLE PROGRAM. The entry is only active
when SOFT KNOB-1 MODE is set to GLOBAL
or SINGLE; although in the latter case SOFT
KNOB-1 SINGLE in the current SINGLE PRO-
GRAM must be set to OFF before the entry is
activated.
SOFT KNOB-1 NAME
For each SOFT KNOB, you can choose a short
description from a list in the menu, and this will
be saved as part of the SINGLE program. In
Play mode, this will appear in the display – sim-
ply to remind you of what each SOFT KNOB
does while you are playing your Virus.
Among other things, you can choose one of the
following descriptions for each SOFT KNOB: