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Chapter 10: Step-by-Step
STEP-BY-STEP
This chapter walks you through UltraProteus in a step-by-step manner. Al-
though it is not possible to cover every detail of programming a synthesizer of
this complexity, these first steps will hopefully get you started in the right
direction. Before starting this chapter, please read the Programming Basics
chapter of this manual. It contains important background information, which
will help you get the most of this chapter.
• If you are new to synthesizers and electronic music, you may need more
background information than this manual provides. There are many books
dedicated to synthesizer basics and MIDI available through your local music
dealer. Magazines such as Keyboard and Electronic Musician, which are avail-
able at most newsstands, contain current information on the subject, as well as
valuable programming tips.
UltraProteus (or any synthesizer for that matter) is not really one instrument
but a collection of modules which can be connected together to create many
different instruments. In programming a synthesizer, you become an instru-
ment builder. The more knowledge you have about music, acoustics, and
electronics, the more success you will have in constructing the sounds of your
dreams.
Learning about sound synthesis will be much easier if you learn to really
LISTEN to the sounds all around you, then try to recreate them. Listen to how
the pitch rises on that bird's chirp, or how the volume changes on that organ.
Soon you'll be hearing sounds in a whole new way. Of course, imitating natural
sounds is only a part of sound synthesis. The real fun happens when you create
a wonderful new sound that no one has ever heard before. Experimen
Knowledge = MAGIC!
When playing and programming UltraProteus, you're exploring new territory.
You have to explore to find what's out there! This powerful new technology is
just waiting to be tapped.
EDITING PRESETS
A good way to get acquainted with UltraProteus is by examining and editing
existing presets. If you hear an effect or a control you like, take the time to
discover how it was achieved.
Start with a preset you like and try changing it around. If you don't like the
result, simply change the preset momentarily and you'll be back to the original
sound. Changes are not made permanent until you SAVE a preset. Therefore
you can experiment all you want without worrying about losing a sound.
Summary of Contents for Ultraproteus
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Page 11: ...Chapter 1 Basic Setup 1 UltraProteus INTRO BASIC SETUP ...
Page 12: ...UltraProteus Operation Manual 2 ...
Page 20: ...UltraProteus Operation Manual 10 ...
Page 21: ...11 Chapter 2 Basic Operation UltraProteus BASIC OPERATION ...
Page 27: ...27 Chapter 4 Midimap Menu UltraProteus MIDIMAP MENU ...
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Page 37: ...37 Chapter 5 Effects Section UltraProteus EFFECTS SECTION ...
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Page 57: ...37 Chapter 5 Effects Section UltraProteus EFFECTS SECTION ...
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Page 77: ...57 Chapter 6 Hyperpreset Menu UltraProteus HYPERPRESET MENU ...
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Page 87: ...83 Chapter 7 Preset Programming PRESET PROGRAMMING ...
Page 103: ...67 Chapter 7 Preset Programming PRESET PROGRAMMING UltraProteus PRESET PROGRAMMING ...
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Page 120: ...99 Chapter 8 Preset Menu UltraProteus PRESET MENU ...
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Page 150: ...129 Chapter 9 Copy Menu COPY MENU UltraProteus COPY MENU ...
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Page 158: ...137 Chapter 10 Step by Step STEP BY STEP UltraProteus STEP BY STEP ...
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