Kurzweil K2500RS, Musician'S Manual

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Glossary
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Soft Reset
Returns the K2vx to Program mode without affecting the contents of RAM. Press the
+/-, 0, and CLEAR buttons to do a soft reset. If your K2vx is hung up for some reason,
this will usually get take care of the problem. See Hard Reset.
Switch control
A device that converts motion into discrete on/off signals. A switch control, like the
Sustain pedal, is either on or off. Compare continuous control.
Toggle
As a verb, to switch between (usually) two conditions using a device that makes the
switch. As a noun, the device that makes the switch. For example, pressing the ÒViewÓ
soft button on the top level Program mode page toggles between small-type and
large-type views of the current Program.
Value
The current setting of a parameter. Each parameter has a range of available values,
one of which you select while editing. The Transposition parameter on the Program
mode page, for example, has a default value of 0. Change the value to change the
parameterÕs effect on the current program.
Variable Architecture
Synthesis Technology
(V. A. S. T.)
The term created by Kurzweil engineers to describe the multi-faceted capabilities of
the K2vx, combining sample playback (ROM and RAM), and waveform generation
with a broad array of processing functions. This architecture provides preset
algorithms created by Kurzweil sound engineers, which include Þlters, distortion,
panning, EQ, waveform oscillators, waveform shaper, hard sync oscillators,
amplitude modulation, gain, crossfade, and more. V. A. S. T. is a registered trademark
of Young Chang Akki Co. Ltd.
Zero Crossing
Any of a number points in the digital representation of a soundÕs waveform where the
digital signal is neither positive or negative. When looping samples, starting the loop
at one of these points will reduce or eliminate the click or change in timbre that can
occur in sample loops.