Version OS 1.0
However, due to the flash memory hardware, the DSP driven algorithms that access the
flash memory (Samples, LFOs, CV Envelopes) have to be shut down during the storing
process. Although the sequencer keeps running, there are a couple of seconds where
the instruments sound different or are muted completely.
For that reason, we have implemented a quick-store function that stores your work
quickly to RAM but doesn't interrupt the workflow.
Press and click
(Knob 15)
to quick-store the pattern to RAM. The RAM stores all
presets and patterns temporarily. You can change patterns and you don't lose your
programming. The display shows briefly
Patt quick store to RAM
In order to keep the edited data after next power cycle, you have to transfer the data
to flash memory.
This is done with Shift 3
(Store Pattern
).
Press
(Shift)
- all 16 step LEDs start to blink - then select
(Step)
3 = Store Pattern.
The display shows:
Store Patt OOO
Now you have the choice to either store immediately by pressing
(Enter)
, or to store
the edits you have made to another location. This is basically a copy function because
the source pattern in the upper line will not be overwritten in this case (also you don't
have to make edits, just open the store pattern function on a pattern you wish to copy).
As soon as you turn the
(Data)
wheel or press the
(Up/Down)
buttons, the display
shows the destination:
Store to: OOO
OO1
The step and bank LEDs follow the destination pattern number.
If you press
(Enter)
, the pattern gets stored to permanent flash memory.
The display monitors the progress of flash programming.
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