E-Mu Ultraproteus, Operation Manual

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141 Chapter 10: Step-by-Step
STEP-BY-STEP
Volume
Turn the data knob one click to the right to the Volume screen. This screen
adjusts the volumes of the two instruments. Refer to the block diagram on the
previous page as you adjust the volume of the DCA.
VOLUME
pri:110 sec:100
As you adjust the volume of the two instruments relative to each other, notice
how the quality of the sound changes. Whichever instrument is loudest is
perceived as the sound of both. But there is a range where the two instruments
seem to “fuse” into one unique entity, somewhat like a harpsichord. Careful
mixing can result in many beautiful timbres.
Pan
The next screen, Pan adjusts the balance between the left and right outputs.
Panning one instrument hard right (+7) and the other hard left (-7) is a good
way to keep the identities of the instruments separate. Try it and notice how the
guitar and piano instruments are distinct and separate. When you are finished,
return the pan settings to “0” and press Enter.
PAN
pri:+0 sec:+0
Transpose
Move the data knob ahead four clicks until you find the transpose screen. This
function transposes the key of the primary or secondary instrument. Each
number represents a semitone interval up or down (+ or -). To transpose an
instrument up an octave, move the cursor to the bottom line and set the num-
ber to +12. A setting of +7 would result in a perfect fifth. Try transposing the
piano and guitar sounds. When you are finished, return the settings to “0” and
press Enter.
TRANSPOSE
pri:+12 sec:+00
✓
Transposing an instrument out of its normal range will completely change
the character of the sound. Sine waves transposed down can add a killer
bottom end to an otherwise harmless bass sound.