Section 1 — Controls & Architecture
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This section provides an introduction to the ASR-10’s many controls and rear panel connections,
a conceptual overview of the system, a guide to understanding memory, and a discussion of
editing various types of parameters. We suggest you read this section carefully — it will help
you get the most out of your ASR-10.
Rear Panel Connections
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3
Pedal•CV
5
Patch Select
6
8
Thru
Out
In
4
MIDI
Foot Switch
7
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1) Power
The power switch turns the ASR-10 on and off. When you turn the power on, the display lights
up and shows “PLEASE INSERT DISK,” which is the prompt to load the operating system.
2) AC Line In
The supplied line cord connects here. The correct voltage for the ASR-10 is on the rear panel
along with the serial number. If you travel, remember the ASR-10 will only operate on the listed
voltage.
3) MIDI Thru
This jack “passes on” all MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) information received by the
ASR-10 to other MIDI devices. Information generated by the ASR-10 itself does not go to this jack
— the Thru jack merely echoes what comes into the MIDI In jack.
4) MIDI In
This jack receives MIDI information from other MIDI instruments or computers.
5) MIDI Out
This jack transmits MIDI information generated by the ASR-10 keyboard and/or sequencer to
other instruments and computers.
6) Patch Select (Foot Switch)
If you connect the optional SW-10 Dual Foot Switch in this jack, it duplicates the function of the
Patch Select buttons, allowing hands-free patch select changes. This jack requires a dual foot
switch and will not work properly with a single foot switch (SW-2 or SW-6).
7) Foot Switch
This jack supports either one or two foot switches depending on what is plugged into it:
• If you plug the ENSONIQ Model SW-2 Foot Switch (which came with your ASR-10) into this
jack, it will act as a Sustain pedal. Holding it down will cause notes to continue to sustain
after the key has been released.
• Or you can connect the optional ENSONIQ Model SW-10 Dual Foot Switch here. The SW-10 is
a dual (piano-type) foot switch with two separate pedals. When the SW-10 is connected, the
Right Foot Switch will act as a sustain pedal and the Left Foot Switch is assignable.
