Chapter 2: take 5 controls, Global settings – Sequential Take 5 Compact Synthesizer User Manual

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10 Chapter 2: Take 5 Controls

Sequential

Chapter 2: Take 5 Controls

This chapter explains all of the front-panel controls of the Take 5,

section by section and the role each plays in synthesizing sounds. If

you’re just getting started with synthesis, take a look at

Chapter 4,

Creating Sounds

, for step-by-step tutorials on how to program some

classic sounds such as synth bass, brass, strings, and more.

Global Settings

Global settings are parameters that affect all programs. These include

settings such as MIDI Channel, Velocity and Aftertouch curves, and

others. Press the

global

button to access them.

120

Basic Program

1/16

BBD

Up+Down

press to

access

Global

menu

Accessing Global settings

To set a Global parameter:

1. Press the

globals

button.

2. Use the

select

knob to scroll through the list of parameters.

3. Use the

value

knob to set a selected parameter.

Here are descriptions of all of the

global

menu parameters:

1 . Master Coarse:

-12…+12—

Master Transpose control; a setting of

0

is the equivalent of concert pitch. This control steps in semitones one

octave up (+12) or down (-12).

2 . Master Fine:

-50…+50—

Master Fine Tune control; 0 centered. Steps

in cents as much as a quarter-tone up (+50) or down (-50).

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