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ES-8 Version 2 Supplementary Manual
This manual explains the functions that have been added or improved in ES-8 Version 2. Read it in conjunction with the owner’s manual.
“Separate” Added as an Effect Loop
Connection Type
Now you can assign separate effect loops to the two inputs of OUT (L, R) or
effect loop 8. This is called “separate” (SEPARATE).
* In Version 2, the OUT indication has changed from “
O
” to “
L
” “
R
.”
L 7-6-5-4-3-8-2-
R
_
1.
Use the [
K
] [
J
] buttons to move the cursor to the branch
point, and then press the [+] button.
The path between the branch point to OUT (L, R) or effect loop 8 is
connected in parallel.
L-7-6-5-4 3-8-2-
R--------
_
L 7-6-5-4-3-8-2-
R
_
2.
To cancel the separate connection, press the [–] button at
the branch point.
L-7-6-5-4 3-8-2-
R--------
_
L 7-6-5-4-3-8-2-
R
_
Link Function Added
Now you can use two ES-8 units in synchronization.
Operations on one ES-8 unit (such as switching the play screen, switching
patches, manual mode operations, Patch MIDI output, or CTL/EXP output)
have the same result on the second ES-8 unit.
* Do not edit the parameters while units are linked. The Link function is
disabled if the parameter edit screen is shown.
* If you use the Link function, the MIDI Setting (system setting) “MIDI Out
Mode” and “Sync” settings are disabled.
1.
Before you continue, set all parameters of the two ES-8
units to the same settings.
It is convenient to use bulk dump or ES-8 Editor to do this.
2.
Use MIDI cables to connect the first unit’s MIDI IN
connector to the second unit’s MIDI OUT connector, and
the first unit’s MIDI OUT connector to the second unit’s
MIDI IN connector.
3.
On the first ES-8 unit, set Play Option: Link to “MASTER.”
4.
On the second ES-8 unit, set Play Option: Link to “SLAVE.”
Loop On/Off Screen (Play Screen)
Indications Changed
In the play screen, the Loop On/Off screen indication has been changed as
follows, making it easier to check the on/off status of the effect loops. The
on/off status of all effect loops is shown in a single screen.
Patch Name
8765*321 V
* If an effect loop is off, the screen indicates “
*
.”
“Patch MIDI” Added as an Assign Target
As a Target for Assign, we have added Cate: Pat.M and Target: PMIDI1–8.
By using the Assign settings to control the above target, you can not only
switch patches but also transmit Patch MIDI settings at the desired timing.
* If you press the [ENTER] button while the Patch MIDI screen is displayed,
the MIDI messages specified for Patch MIDI 1–8 are transmitted
together.
* If you don’t want these messages to be transmitted when you switch
patches, set Patch MIDI 1–8: Transmit to “MANUAL.”
Example setting
In Assign1, use a footswitch connected to CTL1 IN to transmit
the MIDI PC messages that are specified by Patch MIDI1
Parameter
Value
Patch MIDI 1 settings
Ch
1
LSB
OFF
MSB
OFF
PC
5 (as desired)
Ctl1 CC#
OFF
Val
0
Ctl2 CC#
OFF
Val
0
Transmit
MANUAL
Assign1 settings
Sw
ON
Src
CTL1
Mod
MOM
Cate
Pat.M
Num
PMIDI1
Min
OFF
Max
ON
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