Table of Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION
4
FOREWORD 5
THE BASICS 6
How to Use this Manual 6
Setup and Connections 6
Overview and Features 8
Signal Flow
10
Basic Operation 11
THE COMPONENTS
12
A. The Oscillator Section 12
B. The Filter Section
14
C. The Envelope Generators Section
16
D. The Modulation Section
18
E. The Output Section
19
F. Input/Output Panel
20
G. Interface Panel 21
THE USER INTERFACE
23
Preset Mode
23
Master Mode
26
A. Master Mode Menus
26
B. Advanced Preset menus 36
C. SYSEX (System Exclusive) Menus
42
D. System Utilities Menus 45
Performance Sets 50
Activating the Arpeggiator and Latch
52
How the SP handles MIDI
54
APPENDICES 58
Appendix A - LFO Sync Modes 58
Appendix B - Arpeggiator Clock Source 59
Appendix C - The Calibration Preset
60
Appendix D - Accessories
61
Appendix E - Tutorial
62
Appendix F - MIDI Implementation Chart
67
Appendix G - Service and Support Information 68
Appendix H - Caring for the Slim Phatty
68
Appendix I - Using the CP-251 with the Slim Phatty
69
Appendix J - Specifications
71
GLOSSARY 72
SLIM PHATTY PRESETS
76
SAFETY INFORMATION
*** Important Safety Instructions - Please Read ***
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1) Read all the instructions before using the product.
2) Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool or the like.
3) This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
4) This product, in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time
at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in
your ears, you should consult an audiologist.
5) The product should be located so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
6) The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that
produce heat.
7) The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the product.
8) The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.
9) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall upon and liquids are not spilled into the keyboard or
front panel.
10) The product should be ser viced by qualified personnel when:
a) The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged
b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the product
c) The product has been exposed to rain
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
e) The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
11) Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions.
All other ser vicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
DANGER – INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
Do not open the chassis. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding connector and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
– Improper connection of the equipment-grounding connector can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with this product – if it will not fit in the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
