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A. PLAYER - FRONT (FIGURE 1)
1. IN, OUT, RELOOP, & LOOP BUTTONS
IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT without music inter-
ruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop.
OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing
the IN BUTTON, pressing the OUT BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop will continue to play
until the OUT BUTTON is pressed once again.
RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made, but the player is not actively in
SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reacti-
vate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit loop, press the OUT BUTTON.
2. EFFECT SECTION
SELECT ENCODER KNOB - Use this knob to scroll through the various effects.
CONTROL KNOB - Set the value of the selected effect parameter.
ON/OFF BUTTON - Toggle selected effect on and off. A lit LED will indicate the effect is on.
PARAMETER BUTTON - Press this button to toggle through the available effect parameters.
3. SAMPLE SECTION
SELECT ENCODER KNOB - Use this knob to scroll through samples.
VOLUME KNOB - Use this knob to set the volume of the selected sample.
PLAY BUTTON - Press this button to play the selected sample. Press this button plus the SHIFT
button to loop a sample.
REC. BUTTON - Use this button to start and stop recording a select sample. Press this button plus
the SHIFT button to save a loop to your selected sample.
4. MIDILOG MIXER SECTION
CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain level
properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a
channels gain level control:
1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL is set to level 4.
2. Set the CHANNEL FADER to level 8.
3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.
4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.
5. Repeat this step for all channels
CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing
for a maximum treble gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob in a counter-
clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in
a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.
CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal,
turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel
signal.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
