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Performance Functions and Effects Performance Features Making detailed settings for the Solo Synth D Beam Controller The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand over it. It can be used to apply various effects, depending on the function that is assigned to it. On the GW-8, the D Beam controller can be used not only to modify the sounds, but also to control the pitch of a monophonic (solo) synthesizer sound. 1. Press either D BEAM [SOLO SYNTH], [ASSIGNABLE 1], or [ASSIGNABLE 2] to turn on the D Beam controller. 1. Press and hold [SOLO SYNTH]. The D BEAM SOLO SYNTH screen will appear. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select the parameter that you want to edit. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value. 4. When you’ve finished making settings, press [EXIT]. The Main screen will appear. These settings are system parameters (p. 46). Button [SOLO SYNTH] [ASSIGNABLE 1] [ASSIGNABLE 2] Explanation Lets you use the D Beam controller as a monophonic synthesizer. Operates the function assigned to the D Beam controller. Solo Synth Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Level & Range Level 0–127 Sets the volume. Chorus Send Level 0–127 Level of the signal sent to chorus You can’t use these buttons at the same time. 2. While you play the keyboard to produce sound, place your hand above the D Beam controller and move it slowly up and down. Reverb Send Level Range 0–127 2OCT– 8OCT Level of the signal sent to reverb Range in which the pitch of the solo synth will vary 3. To turn off the D Beam controller, once again press the button you pressed in step 1 so the indicator goes out. Osc1 Osc 1 Waveform SAW, SQR Waveform SAW: Sawtooth wave SQR: Square wave The usable range of the D Beam controller The diagram shows the usable range of the D Beam controller. Waving your hand outside this range will produce no effect. The usable range of the D Beam controller will become extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this when using the D Beam controller outside. Osc 1 Pulse Width Osc 1 Coarse Tune 0–127 -48– +48 Pulse width of the waveform By cyclically modifying the pulse width you can create subtle changes in the tone. * The Pulse Width is activated when “SQR” is selected with OSC1/2 waveform. Pitch of the Tone’s sound (in semitones, +/-4 octaves) The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the D Beam Sens parameter as appropriate for the brightness of your location. Increase this value will raise the sensitivity (p. 47). Osc 1 Fine Tune -50– +50 Pitch of the Tone’s sound (in 1- cent steps) 34
Performance Functions and Effects Parameter Value Explanation Osc2 & Sync Osc 2 Waveform Osc 2 Pulse Width Osc 2 Coarse Tune Osc 2 Fine Tune (same as Osc 1) Osc 2 Level 0–127 Adjust the level. Osc Sync Switch OFF, ON Turning this switch on produces a complex sound with many harmonics. This is effective when the OSC1 pitch is higher than the OSC2 pitch. Parameter Value Explanation LFO LFO Rate 0–127 Modulation speed of the LFO LFO Osc 1 Pitch Depth LFO Osc 2 Pitch Depth LFO Osc 1 Pulse Width Depth LFO Osc 2 Pulse Width Depth -63– +63 -63– +63 Depth to which the LFO will modulate the Osc 1/2 pitch Depth to which the LFO will modulate the pulse width of the Osc 1/2 waveform * The Pulse Width is activated when “SQR” is selected with Osc 1/2 waveform. Assigning a function to the D Beam controller Filter Filter Type OFF, LPF, BPF, HPF, PKG Cutoff 0–127 Resonance 0–127 Type of filter OFF: No filter is used. LPF: Low Pass Filter. This reduces the volume of all frequencies above the cutoff frequency (Cutoff) in order to round off, or un-brighten the sound. BPF: Band Pass Filter. This leaves only the frequencies in the region of the cutoff frequency, and cuts the rest. HPF: High Pass Filter. This cuts the frequencies in the region below the cutoff frequency. PKG: Peaking Filter. This emphasizes the frequencies in the region of the cutoff frequency. Frequency at which the filter begins to have an effect on the waveform’s frequency components Emphasizes the portion of the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency, adding character to the sound. * Excessively high settings can produce oscillation, causing the sound to distort. 1. Press and hold [ASSIGNABLE 1] or [ASSIGNABLE 2]. The D BEAM screen will appear. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select a parameter. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired D Beam function. 4. When you’ve finished making settings, press [EXIT]. The Main screen will appear. These settings are system parameters (p. 46). Functions that can be assigned D Beam function DRUM ROLL CHIMES BUBBLE Explanation A snare drum roll will continue as long as your hand is positioned over the D Beam. Move your hand closer to increase the volume, and move your hand rapidly away to play a cymbal. Chimes will sound when you position your hand above the D Beam. The volume is greater when you move your hand more rapidly. The sound of bubbles will continue as long as your hand is positioned above the D Beam. The volume will increase as you move your hand closer. 35
Page 1 and 2: Owner’s Manual 201a Before using
Page 3 and 4: USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for inst
Page 5 and 6: IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301
Page 7 and 8: Main Features The Ideal Workstation
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Page 17 and 18: Introduction Input settings for the
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Rhythm Set List Preset Group Preset
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Rhythm Set List Preset: Note No. 28
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Specifications GW-8: Workstation (C
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