Buchla 200e series, Руководство пользователя

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The Preset Manager (225e or 206e):
Sharing the same panel on a 225e or 206e, but completely independent of the
mixer or the MIDI Interface is a facility dedicated to Managing Presets and to
Firmware Updating. First, we’ll deal with Managing Presets:
How it works:
Each 200e series module has a built-in processor that can read that module's
knob settings and switch positions. On command from the preset manager
this data is stored in the module’s LOCAL memory and associated with a
preset number. That stored data is retrieved and the settings are restored
when the module gets a recall command with that preset number.
Even though the modules preset parameters are stored on the module itself, if
you have multiple modules--all with remote enabled--they respond as a global
preset. A user can store up to 30 presets with each being retrieved by simply
transmitting its number to all the modules in a system.
Resolving differences in visible knob settings with recalled patches:
Now obviously, a knob (without a motor) cannot indicate the value of its
associated parameter. It has a mechanically (indicated) value, but what we
experience sonically is the underlying (virtual) value most recently received
from the manager. The dilemma is resolved by persuading the virtual value to
"catch up" with the indicated value. When you move a knob, this virtual value
will change faster or slower than normal, but in the same direction as you
turned the knob, eventually causing the virtual and indicated values to agree.
(Some modules implement an earlier version of the knob catcher, doing
nothing until the user catches the underlying value. We’ll update these.
Switch settings are simpler; LED's show the true status of each switch.
DATA MODE SWITCH:
Press the switch under the word "DATA" to cycle through the various
programming modes and displays. Now choose "select".
Select mode: Storing the preset:
Say you found that mouth-watering sound you want to save for posterity (or at
least tomorrow's gig). Here's how to save it as a preset: