General Operation Instructions
On the XpressO you can find 4 function keys underneath the display as well as 2 incremental wheels.
With the left wheel you can navigate through the menus to the left [
◄
] or right [
►
] by turning it. Pressing and
holding changes the function to up [
▲
] or down [
▼
] and will change values. In some cases (like MIDI
program changes) this needs to be confirmed by pressing [OK] (= pressing briefly onto the right wheel).
The left wheel also functions as an [Escape] - key. Pressing it briefly means [Escape]. This way you can
cancel the current operation. By pressing it for at least 2 seconds a RESET is executed. This will also turn off
stuck MIDI notes. You can also use the “reset” button on the front right hand for this.
The left wheel can also be used to select „external” MIDI program changes when pressing and holding it
down while turning. Confirm with [OK] (right wheel).
The right wheel selects the presets for the current Edit (MIDI) channel (ECn, displayed on the bottom right).
In other modes it is used for changing values.
Pressing it briefly means [OK]. Hold it down 2 seconds for [Escape].
The right wheel can also be used for moving left/right when pressing and holding it down while turning.
Setup of your MIDI - / USB - Controllers
- Move with the left wheel to the left (counterclockwise) to [Utility] and press [OK] to enter [Utility].
Move several times to the right (clockwise) until “Internal Backup - All Settings & Maps” is shown.
Press button 3 or 4 and select your controller with the right wheel. Press [OK].
All optimized settings for your instrument will be automatically set up now.
Always return to the main screen with [Escape].
In case that you change the global settings later you can store your personal settings here by backing them up to one
of the user backup slots 1-5.
Done (!):
Now you can select the different patches by using MIDI program changes or using the right wheel of the XpressO and
play them.
Different sound banks can be activated by moving to the left to „Bank Number“ or easier by pressing button 1+2.
Please note that preset banks for wind controllers start with “WC” and keyboard banks start with “KB”. With a wind
controller always use banks starting with “WC”.
You can also listen to demos as described above in “Audio Connections”. [OK] or [Escape] will take you back to normal
playing mode.
Change your MASTER volume by pressing button 1+4. Use the right wheel and press to return to the main window.
Change your transposition by pressing button 2+3. Use the right wheel and press to return to the main window.
For further information please refer to the owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT (!):
- Do NOT send any MIDI data during startup or will get crackling and a sluggish MIDI response!
- Make sure to have your wind controller calibrated to use the full dynamic range without having to force it!
Check your dynamics on display line2. ||||||||* indicates that you are reaching the full dynamic range.
If your dynamics are too low you will feel unnecessary additional latency.
- The settings of the EWI-USB will be overwritten during start-up. Please save your “normal” settings first.
- Backing tracks (Karaoke) are not working with software version 2.0.00 RC2 – fixed with update 2.0.00 RC3!
- If you are using the EWI5000 make sure to disable High Resolution for breath and follow this setup guide:
https://dynasample.com/downloads/EWI5000_setup_for_use_with_the_XPression.pdf
Known issues:
- The reset function causes the XpressO to play double note with RC2. Please update to RC3 or higher.
- Layered presets that were programmed for the XPression will remain silent until the new multi handling is finished.
- If you play immediately after starting up there might be crackles or delays. Please wait about 5 seconds.
Have lots of fun with your new XpressO!
DynaSample
