Manx SJ-2, User Manual

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UNISON MODE
The SJ-2 can play a maximum of 6 notes at the same time. Use the switch in the Unison mode section to layer
multiple notes under each key. Here is a breakdown of the possible settings:
Poly
- The SJ-2 is in its normal polyphonic mode (6 voices).
Solo -
The SJ-2 acts like a monophonic synthesizer.
Two -
The SJ-2 becomes 3 note polyphonic and two voices are stacked for each note
played, these two voices will be detuned in accordance with the Unison Detune knob.
Four -
As above, but 3 voices are stacked up and the polyphony is reduced to 2 note.
Eight -
All 6 voices are stacked in unison and you can only play one note at a time. Please note
that it is not possible to set envelope release to more than zero in this mode.
Unison Detune ʹ allows stacked voices to be detuned.
Hold Switch :
This will hold notes currently being played until the switch is reset.
LFO 2
The SJ-2s second LFO is briefly described in the programming section of this guide. Note that this LFO
only ‘kicks in’ when modulation wheel is applied.
ARPEGGIATOR
The SJ-2’s arpeggiator switches are not marked up, but they are very simple; the left switch has
4 settings:
(1) Arpeggiator Off (2) Descending Pattern (3) Ascending Pattern (4) Ascending & Descending Pattern
The right switch controls octave range, ranging from 1 to 4.
Speed is hard sync’ed to the host’s clock and the ‘Speed’ knob will allow you to select multiples of the
external BPM.
When the arpeggiator is turned on ( Mode switch is anything other than at its top position ) the ‘hold’
switch, found in the Unison Mode section will hold the arpeggio, not the individual notes.
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