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4. PROTECT
One the most usefu l features of the MATRIX-GR is the Patch
PROTECT function. Patch PROTECT tells the computer inside
the synthesizer to ignore any STORE command you give it that
will affect its PATCH EDIT or MATRIX MODULATION memories.
This prevents the unwanted and often frustrating accidental
changing or erasure of your patches while PROTECT is
switched ON for that patch.
The PROTECT feature, not to be confused with the back panel
MEMORY P ROTECT, is programmable for each patch
individually, even if MEMORY PROTECT on the back panel is
off. To Protect a patch simply press the grey button above
PROTECT and its LED will light. Whenever that patch is recalled
from memory, it is protected. If you attempt to use the STORE
button on a protected patch, the display will flash PATCH
PROTECTED when a number or arrow button is pressed on the
Keypad.
If you plan to make any changes to a Protected patch, Patch
PROTECT and the back panel MEMORY PROTECT must both
be disabled (switched OFF) . To do this, press the grey button
above PROTECT and its LED will go out, disabling the Patch
PROTECT feature. Switch the MEMORY PROTECT on the back
panel to its OFF position. You can now make any change to the
MATRIX-GR and, of course, store it into memory with the STORE
button. You will not be able to use the STORE function until
PROTECT is turned OFF.
You are able to turn Patch PROTECT ON or OFF at any time
while you are in the PATCH SELECT Page.
Modes of the PATCH EDIT Page
1 .
PARAMETER
This mode allows you to select any one of the 96 functions of
the MATRIX-GR that deal with the basic sound of a patch. These
PARAMETERS are printed on the MATRIX-6R's front panel for
convenience under the heading PATCH EDIT and numbered
00
through
98.
These functions are explained later in this
manual in the section on PATCH EDIT PARAM ETERS.
When the PARAMETER mode has been entered, pressing a 2-
digit number or the < > or << >> buttons on the Keypad will
change from one patch PARAMETER to another and will be
shown on the display. Notice that PARAMETER numbers 39,
4
9, 89 and 99 have no current function and will be shown as
blank on the display if selected.
M atrix-SR Owner's Manual
