Akai AX80 User manual
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AXBO
PROGRAMMABLE
POLYPHONIC
SYNTHESIZER
bee
Power
requirements
Power
requirements
for
electrical
equipment
differ
from
area
to
area.
Please
ensure
that
your
machine
meets
the
power
requirements
in
your
area.
If
in
doubt,
consult
a
qualified
electrician.
120
V,
60
Hz
for
USA
and
Canada
220
V,
50 Hz
for
Europe
except
UK
240
V,
50 Hz
for
UK
and
Australia
110
V/120
V/220
V/240
V,
50/60
Hz
convertible
for
other
countries.
Voltage
conversion
Models
for
Canada,
USA,
Europe,
UK
and
Australia
are
not
equipped
with
this
facility.
Each
machine
is
preset
at
the
factory
according
to
its
destination,
but
some
machines
can
be
set
to
110
V,
120
V,
220
V
or
240
V
as
required.
If
your
machine's
voltage
can
be
converted:
Before
connecting
the
power
cord,
turn
the
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
locat-
ed
on
the
botton
panel
with
a
screwdriver
until
the
correct
voltage
is
in-
dicated.
120V
240V
CAUTION
ISA
OF
ELECTMIC
SHOCK
00
мот
oren
ER.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The
lightning
flash
with
the
arrowhead
symbol
superimposed
across
e
agraphical
representation
of
a
person,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
“danger-
ә
ous
voltage"
within
the
product's
enclosure;
that
may
be of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock.
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intented
to
e
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
mainte-
nance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
ap-
*
pliance.
Precautions
FOR
CUSTOMERS
IN
THE
UK
IMPORTANT
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
The
flex
supplied
with
your
machine
will
have
either
two
wires
or
three,
as
shown
in
the
illustrations.
THREE
CORE
FLEX
WARNING
THIS
APPARATUS
MUST
BE
EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
Green-and-yellow:
Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
apparatus
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as
follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
green-and-yellow
must
be
con-
nected
to
the
terminal
in
the
plug
which
is
marked
by
the
letter
E
or by
the
safety
earth
symbol
,
or
coloured
green
or
coloured
Blue
Brown
green-and-yellow.
(Neutral)
(Live)
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
black.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
termi-
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
red.
TWO
CORE
FLEX
IMPORTANT
PLUG
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
apparatus
may not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as
follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
i
:
{
{
{
й
Й
coloured
black.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
Siue
в
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
(Neutral)
(Live)
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
red.
Do
not
connect
any
wire
to
the
larger
pin
marked
E
or
when
wiring
a
plug.
Ensure
that
all
terminals
are
securely
tightened
and
that
no
loose
strands
of
wire
exist.
Table
of
Contents
Warning
..
Precautions
.
Specifications.
T
Nomenclature
.
.8—
Unit
Connections
.
HM
Playback
Procedure
.7—
EDIT
mode...
Е
MIDI
Interface
.
MODAN-
2N
Specifications
.
61
key
C
scle
..8voice—16
osc.
...92
tones
„А
and
B,
each
32
tones
..
1.
FREQ.
RANGE
(16',
8'
4")
2.WAVE(OFF,
,
.MIX)
3.
PW
(DUTY
50%
to
100%)
4.
PWM
speed
(Rate
0.1%
to 20
Hz)
5.
SUB
OSC
(ON,
OFF)
6.
OXC-1
Level
ОЅС-2...............
7.FREQ.
RANGE
(16,
8',
4',
2"
adjustment
by
100
cent
step)
8.
Detune
(3-36
cent)
9.
WAVE
(OFF,
,
MIX)
10
CROSS
MOD
(OFF,
1,2)
11.
EG
depth
12.
EG
select
(VCF,
VCA)
13.
OSC-2
Level
WOR
С
зон
14.
Cut
off
freq.
(less
than
10
Hz,
more
than
20
Hz)
15.
Resonance
16.
EG
depth
17.
Key
follow
(0
to
150%)
18.
Key
velocity
19.
H.P.F.
ИО
eereeey
TERTIO
20.
Depth
21.
Speed
(0.1
to
20
Hz)
22.
Delay
(0105
sec.)
23.
WAVE(
,
‚ ,
)24.LFO
select
(OSC-1,
OSC-2,
VCF)
ГИЙ
TTT
25.
Attack
26.
Decay
27.
Sustain
28.
Release
29.
Key
follow
30.
EG
select
(VCA,
VCA/VCF,
VCF)
.
31,
Key
velocity,
32.
Level
.
+50
cent
..
Modulation
(OSC,
VCF)/Pitch
bend
(+1200
cent
(100
cent
step)
Note
number,
Key
velocity,
Pitch
bender,
Program
change,
Control
change
(Modulation
wheel,
Sustain
SW),
Transmission/
Receiving
channel
select
External
jack
...........
Audio
out/1
V
(Monophonic),
Headphone
(Stereo),
Sustain
pedal,
Program
up
pedal,
Tape
memory
(IN,
OUT),
MIDI
bus
(IN,
OUT
THRU)
Dimensions.............
1,018
(W)
x
102
(H)
x392
(D)
mm
(40.1
x
4.0
x
25.4
inches)
EET
PEPE
15.2
kg
(33.4
Ibs)
*
For
improvement
/
3
Nomenclature
PEDAL
PRGM.
UP
jack
This
is
used
together
with
the
pedal
unit
to
change
the
preset
voice
data
one
at
a
time.
*
The
jack
accepts
a
6.3
mm
diameter
phone
plug.
PEDAL
SUSTAIN
jack
This
is
used
tog:
r
with
the
pedal
unit
to
turn
the
sustain
on/off.
(The
length
of
the
sustain
is
determined
by
the
SUSTAIN
data
of
the
EG
parame-
ters.)
*
The
jack
accepts
a
6.3
mm
diameter
phone
plug.
PHONES
jack
This
jack
is
used
for
connection
of
a
pair
of
headphones
for
private
monitor-
ing
of
the
sound.
*
The
jack
accepts
a
6.3
mm
diameter
phone
plug.
OUTPUT
jack
This
jack
is
used
to
connect
the
AXBO
to
the
inputs
of
a
keyboard
amplifier
or
а
тіхег.
*
The
jack
accepts
a
6.3
mm
diameter
phone
plug.
DATA
display
During
the
edit
mode,
the
DATA
display
will
display
the
data
of
the
respective
parameters.
FUNCTION
MODE
display
This
displays
the
function
mode
of
the
AXBO.
©
When
either
bank
Aor
B
has
been
selected
for
the
presets
—
the
preset
voice
number
will
be
dis-
played.
*
During
the
edit
mode
—
the
parame-
ter
being
edited
will
be
displayed.
*
During
the
TAPE
mode
—
the
re-
spective
save,
verify
and
load
modes
will
be
displayed.
23
MEMORY
PROTECT
switch
This
switch
prevents
new
data from
being
accidentally
written
into
the
write-enable
memory
banks
A
and
B,
thereby
protecting
their
data
contents
from
accidental
erasure.
Turning
the
switch
ON
enables
the
data
contents
of
the
banks
A
and
B
re-
written,
as
well
as
enabiling
the
loading
of
data
from
tape.
-qd
dde
A
OOS]
|
TAPE
MEMORY
IN/OUT
jacks
These
are
used
to
copy
the
voice
data
of
the
respective
memory
banks
onto
cassette
tape,
or
to
register
the
voice
data
recorded
on
cassette
tape
into
the
memory
banks
of
the
AX-80.
IN:
Connect
to
the
output
jack
of
the
tape
recorder.
OUT:
Connect
to
the
input
jack
of
the
tape
recorder.
PITCH
BEND
knob
and
wheel
Use
these
when
the
performance
of
pitch
bend
effects
is
desired.
The
knob
is
used
to
set the
range
of
the
pitch
bend
effect.
The
wheel
is
used
to
bend
the
pitch
up or
down.
——
M.
WHEEL
(Modulation
Wheel)
knob
and
wheel
These
are
used
for
the
performance
of
modulation
effects.
The
knob
is
used
to
set
the
range
of
the
modulation
depth,
and
the
wheel
is
used
to
increase
or
decrease
the
depth
of
the
modulation
effect.
d
MIDI
jacks
(IN/OUT/THROUGH)
0SC-1
Mode
Display
ҮСЕ
Mode
Display
These
are
used
together
music
This
displays
the
respective
parameter
This
displays
the
respective
parameter
sequencers
for
automatic
perfor-
modes
of
OSC-1.
modes
of
VCF.
mances.
IN:
This
jack
receives
the
MIDI
con-
trol
data.
Using
the
supplied
OUT:
This
jack
transmits
the
MIDI
control
data.
Use
the
supplied
THROUGH:
This
is
used
when
utilizing
05С-2
Mode
Display
—
—
MOM,
Display
:
the
same
data
as
that
entered
н
into
the
MIDI
IN
jack.
Using
the
This
азау
фо
respective
parameter
Le
diepiazza
the
respective
parameter
ЕВ/ҰСА
Mode
Display
This
displays
the
respective
parameter
modes
of
the
EG
and
VCA.
Additionally,
when
the
TAPE
mode
has
been
select-
ed,
it
will
always
display
the
save,
verify
and
load
modes,
respectively.
Parameter,
Preset
Voice
select
buttons
(1-32)
These
buttons
are
used
to
select
the
preset
voices,
to
select
and/or
the
re-
spective
parameters,
to
select
the
TAPE
mode,
or
to
set
the
MIDI
chan-
nels.
Keyboard
This
is
a
61
key,
8-voice
polyphonic
keyboard.
М
Б
TUNE
control
This
control
is
used
to
tune
the
pitch.
At
the
maximum
setting,
the
tuning
can
be
adjusted
over
a
range
of
+
50
cents.
Tuning
the
control
towards
$
will
increase
the
pitch
while
turning
it
towards
b
will
decrease
the
pitch.
Nor-
mally,
leave
this
control
at
the
center
position.
KEY
TRANS
button
and
indicator
(Key
Transpose)
This
key
is
used
to
transpose
the
key
over
a
range
of
+
1
octave,
referenced
toC
.Press
the
button
once
more
to
сало!
the
function
(the
indicator
goes
EDIT
CONTROL
UP/DOWN
buttons
Use
these
buttons
during
the
edit
mode
to
change
the
respective
parameter
data
by
one
increment
at
a
time.
While
also
functioning
as
data
fine
adjust-
ment
buttons,
during
a
performance
for
example,
the
buttons
will
also
operate
as
the
program
UP
or
program
DOWN
buttons
when
changing
the
voice
data
memorized
in
bank
A,
bank
B
or
the
PRESET
bank,
by
one
increment
at
a
time.
CONTROL
knob
This
control
is
used
for
coarse
adjust-
ment
to
the
parameter
data
during
the
edit
mode.
CONTROL
r-
MIDI
button
Use
this
button
to
set
the
MIDI
trans-
mission/reception
channel.
The
trans-
mission/reception
channel
will
be
ini-
tialized
to
channel
1
when
the
power
is
turned
on.
M.
WHEEL
VCF
button
and
indicator
(Modulation
Wheel
Voltage
Control
Filter)
Use
this
button
to
enable
the
cut-off
frequency
of
the
VCF
to
be
controlled
by
the
M.
WHEEL.
Press
this
button
once
again
to
cancel
the
function,
causing
the
indicator
to
goout.
M.
WHEEL
OSC
button
and
indicator
(Modulation
Wheel
Oscillator)
Use
this
button
to
enable
the
oscillation
frequency
of
the
oscillators
(OSC-1
&
OSC-2)
to
be
controlled
by
the
M.
WHEEL.
Press
this
button
once
again
to
cancel
the
function,
causing
the
indica-
tor
to
go
out.
CHORD
IRY
button
and
indicator
This
button
is
used
when
memorizing
a
certain
chord,
or
for
single-finger
chording,
etc.,
when
the
use
of
a
memo-
rized
chord
is
required.
his
function,
press
the
IRY
button
(the
indicator
Use
this
control
to
adjust
the
output
level
of
the
GUTPUT
jack
or
the
PHONES
jack.
HOLD
button
and
indicator
Press
this
button
to
extend
(hold)
the
note
of
the
key
depressed
during
CHORD
MEMORY
operation.
Press
this
button
once
again
to
cancel
the
function,
causing
the
indicator
to
goout.
mr
WRITE
button
and
indicator
Use
this
button
to
memorize
the
voice
data
created
during
EDIT
mode
onto
memory
banks
A
or
B.
Press
the
EDIT
button
to
cancel
this
function
durine
operation.
TAPE
button
and
indicator
This
button
is
used
to
save
(record)
the
voice
data
memorized
in
the
respective
banks
(A,
B
or
PRESET)
of
the
AXBO
onto
tape,
to
verify
(confirm)
the
voice
data
recorded
on
tape,
or
to
load
the
recorded
voice
data
into
banks
A
or
B
of
the
AX80.
To
cancel
this
function,
press
the
button
when
the
three
indicators
of
the
EG/VCA
Mode
Display
begin
to
flicker,
causing
the
indicators
to
go
out.
A,
Bbuttons
and
indicators
These
buttons
are
used
to
memorize
the
voice
data
created
during
the
edit
mode,
or
when
utilizing
the
voice
data
for
the
memory
banks
A
and
B.
It
is
possible
to
write
new
da
these
memory
banks.
into
Caution
Voice
data
has
already
been
memo-
rized
onto
the
respective
memory
banks
A
and
B.
It
is
advisable
to
first
save
these
voice
data
onto
tape
before
memorizing
voice
data
created
durinc
the
edit
mode,
since
entering
new
da
will
cause
previous
data
to
be
erased.
EDIT
button
and
indicator
This
button
is
used
for
the
application
of
voice
data
memorized
in
the
A, B,
or
PRESET
banks
for
the
creation
of
en-
tirely
new
voice
data.
PRESET
button
and
indicator
—
'
This
butlon
is
used
to
call
out
the
voice
data
memorized
in
the
preset
bank.
It
is
not
possible
to
write
new
data
into
the
PRESET
memory
bank.
ar
Unit
Connections
The
AX80
does
not
contain
a
speaker
nor
an
amplifier.
Therefore,
it
requires
the
use
of
a
separate
power
amplifier
and
speaker
unit,
such
as
a
commercial
keyboard
amplifier
unit.
ti
Unit
Connection
TN
Xi
recorder
Keyboard
amplifier
f
N
i
Foot
pedal
(sustain
control)
ii
Foot
pedal
(program
up
control)
TAPE
er
(reter
to
ы
MIDI
jack
се
topage
)
swew
гау
ә
(2)
Household
AC
100
V
outlet
el
ЩЩ
ШИШИ
ET
Playback
Procedure
Preset
voice
data
playback
The
AX80
is
equipped
with
a
preset
memory
bank,
and
two
memory
banks,
A
and
B.
The
voice
data
for
32
voices
are
set
into
each
memory
bank
for
a
total
of
96
voices.
Operation
procedure
1.
Turn
on
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
on
the
power.
The
AX80
will
now
be
set
to
the
preset
playback
mode,
with
P
|
appearing
in
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display,
and
voice
data
1
will
be
set.
When
using
voice
data
memorized
in
either
memory
banks
A
or
B:
Press
either
button
A
or
B.
Either
A
!
or
b
!
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display.
At
the
same
time,
the
AX80
will
be
set
to
voice
data
1.
2.
Using
buttons
1—32,
select
the
desired
voice
data.
3.
Adjust
the
output
level
by
using
the
OUTPUT
knob.
By
using
the
EDIT
CONTROL
UP/DOWN
but-
tons,
it
is
possible
during
playback
to
change
the
voice
data
of
each
bank
by
one
step
at
a
time.
When
changing
the
data
directly:
Press
one
of
the
buttons
1
—32.
EDIT
CONTROL
TUNE
control
Use
this
control
to
adjust
the
tuning.
Nor-
mally,
it
should
be
set
to
the
center
posi-
tion.
The
tuning
range
is
+50
cents.
Turning
it
towards
£
will
increase
the
pitch
and
turning
towards
b
will
decrease
the
pitch.
TUNE
PITCH
BEND
control
Use
this
control
when
adding
pitch
bend
effects.
The
control
knob
selects
the
pitch-
variable
range
of
the
pitch
bend
effect.
Setting
it
to
MIN
means
that
the
range
is
О
(pitch
bend
effect
zero)
while
setting
it
to
MAX
means
that
the
pitch
bend
range
is
1200
cent
(1
octave.)
The
pitch
bend
wheel
controls
the
pitch
bend
effect
selected
by
the
pitch
bend
control
knob.
Moving
the
control
towards
+will
increase
the
pitch,
and
moving
it
towards
—will
decrease
the
pitch.
The
pitch
bend
wheel
will
automatically
return
to
the
center
position
when
the
pressure
on
it
is
released,
causing
the
pitch
bend
effect
to
revert
to
O.
M.
WHEEL
control
Use
this
control
when
adding
modulation
effects.
When
using
the
modulation
wheel
control,
it
is
necessary
to
press
either
the
M.
WHEEL
OSC
or
M.
WHEEL
VCF
button,
or
both.
The
control
knob
adjusts
the
degree
of
modulation.
Set
at
MIN
for
a
modulation
effect
of
0,
and
the
modulation
will
be
at
its
maximum
when
the
control
is
set
to
MAX
Use
the
wheel
to
control
the
modulation
effects
set
by
the
modulation
control
knob.
Moving
the
wheel
towards
MAX
will
increase
the
modulation
effect,
while
moving
it
towards
MIN
will
decrease
the
modulation
effect.
Transposing
with
the
KEY
TRANS
mechanism
(key
transpose)
This
enables
the
key
to
be
transposed
upwards
over
a
range
of
II
semitones,
referenced
to
C.
This
can
be
used
to
transpose
a
piece
written
in
a
key
with
many
=
and
b
into
а
key
that
is
more
Convenient
to
play
in.
Transposing
up
or
down
in
octave
units
should
be
done
by
using
the
OSC-1
FEET
SELECTOR.
Operation
procedure
.
Press
the
KEY
TRANS
button.
The
cor-
responding
indicator
will
light
up.
2.
Referenced
to
C,
press
the key
(from
D—B,
including
black
keys)
to
be
transposed
to.
No
sound
will
be
pro-
duced
when
this
procedure
is
carried
out.
The
key
has
been
transposed
when
the
blinking
KEY
TRANS
button
indica-
tor
glows
steadily.
To
cancel
the
KEY
TRANS
function:
Press
the
KEY
TRANS
button,
causing
the
corresponding
indicator
to
go
out.
Changing
the
voice
data
with
the
foot
pedal
By
connecting
a
separately
available
pedal
unit
to
the
PEDAL
PROG.
UP
jack,
it
is
possible
during
playback
to
change
the
voice
data
by
one
step
at
a
time.
8\/%
Turning
the
PEDAL
SUSTAIN
effect
ON/OFF
By
connecting
a
separately
available
pedal
unit
to
the
PEDAL
SUSTAIN
jack
it
is
possible
to
turn
the
sustain
effect
on/off.
*
The
jack
is
for
a
6.3
mm
ġ
phone
plug.
r-PEDAL—
PRGM.UP
SUSTAIN
(e)
©
\/9
EDIT
mode
The
edit
mode
selects
voice
data
memorized
in
the
preset
memory
bank
or
memory
banks
Aand
Band
modifies
it
to
create
new
voice
data.
During
the
edit
mode,
the
parameter
to
be
changed
will
appear
in
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display,
and
the
data
itself
will
appear
on
the
DATAdisplay.
Basic
procedure
for
editing
.
Set
the
AX80
to
the
voice
data
to
be
changed
by
pressing
either
buttons
A,
Bor
PRESET,
and
then
by
pressing
one
of
the
buttons
1
—32.
2.
Push
the
EDIT
button.
3.
Select
the
parameter
to
be
changed
from
among
the
buttons
1-32.
4.
Change
the
data
by
using
the
CONTROL
knob,
EDIT
CONTROL
UP/DOWN
or
the
parameter
button
depressed
in
the
above
step
3.
For
major
changes
in
the
data
(coarse
adjustment
of
the
data),
use
the
CONTROL
knob.
When
changing
the
data
one
step
at
a
time,
use
the
EDIT
con-
trol
UP/DOWN
or
the
parameter
button
depressed
in
the
above
step
3.
Description
of
functions
for
buttons
1
—32
in
the
EDIT
mode.
When
the
EDIT
mode
is
selected,
operation
buttons
1—32
will
function
as
parameter
select
buttons,
as
well
as
possessing
the
same
functions
as
the
EDIT
CONTROL
button.
Next
are
the
func-
tions
of
each
button,
and
the
corresponding
contents
of
the
FUNCTION
MODE
and
the
DATAdisplays.
Procedum.
for
memorizing
voice
data
created
in
the
EDIT
m
The
AX80
is
equipped
with
two
memory
banks,
A
and
B,
each
of
which
is
capable
of
memorizing
the
voice
data
for
32
voices,
for
a
total
of
64
voices
selectable.
Once
voice
data
modified
or
created
is
memorized
in
the
memory
banks
A
or
B,
they
can
be
recalled
with
one
touch
of
a
finger.
NOTE
Before
carrying
out
this
procedure,
it
is
advisable
to
save
(record)
the
voice
data
memorized
in
the
memory
banks
A
and
B
onto
cassette
tape.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution
can
result
in
the
loss
of
important
voice
data.
Refer
to
page
14
for
the
procedure
on
saving
voice
data
on
a
cassette
tape.
Operation
procedure
.
Press
the
EDIT
button,
and
select
the
respective
parameter
data
for
the
desired
voice
data.
2.
Turn
off
the
MEMORY
PROTECT
switch.
3.
Press
the
WRITEbutton.
5
EL
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display.
The
indica-
tors
for
buttons
Aand
B
will
begin
to
flicker
in
alternation.
[Selecting
the
memory
bank
4.
Use
either
button
Aor
Bto
select
the
desired
memory
bank
to
contain
the
voice
data.
Depending
on
which
button
is
pressed,
H--
or
b--
willappearon
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display,
and
the
memory
number
line
will
flicker.
O
If
the
wrong
memory
bank
is
selected,
simply
press
the
button
for
the
desired
bank
to
correct
this.
Setting
the
memory
number
5.
Use
the
buttons
1—32
to
select
the
memory
number
to
be
memorized.
Once
the
button
has
been
pressed,
the
memory
number
of
the
button
pressed
will
appear,
and
the
indicator
of
the
TAPE
button
will
go
out.
6.
Turn
on
the
MEMORY
PROTECT
switch.
The
above
procedure
completes
the
memorization
of
the
voice
data.
*
Procedure
to
cancel
the
voice
data
memorization
process
while
in
progress
Before
carrying
out
the
above
step
4,
press
the
EDIT
button.
This
cancels
the
WRITE
mode
for
the
voice
data.
Saving
voice
data
onto
cassette
tape
OSC-1
Sets
the
frequency
range.
8
feet
is
the
reference
setting,
and
the
pitch
can
be
transposed
up
or
down
by
one
octave
by
using
the
4
feetor
16
feet
settings,
respectively.
16'
8'
4'
Turns
the
oscillator
ON/OFF
as
well
as
setting
the
waveform.
Sets
the
width
of
the
pulse
for
the
pulse
waveform.
However,
the
E2
mode
will
function
only
when
=
"is
selected.
This
selects
the
depth
of
the
PWM
ag
for
the
pulse width
set
for
the
E2
E
|
mode
PW.
Note:
The
PWM
will
not
function
when
the
E3
mode
PW
data
is O.
Adjust
the
PWM
speed.
*
ThePWM
will
modulate
between
the
pulse
width
set
for
the
E3
mode
PW
and
a
duty
cycle
50%
PW.
Turns
on/off
the
sub-oscillator
(1
octave
1
Sets
the
output
level
of
OSC-1.
CONTENTS
Sets
the
frequency
range.
Can
be
adjusted
by
100
cents
or
by
tape.
This
adjusts
the
OSC-2
cong
T
frequency
and
can
be
used
to
achieve
a
rich
and
mild
sound
by
deturning
the
OSC-2
oscillation
frequency
from
that
of
OSC-1.
The
frequency
(pitch)
can
be
adjusted
over
a
range
of
+36
cents.
Turns
the
oscillator
ON/OFF
ыалы
=ч
|
(Pulse
waveform)
||
|
waveform)
Tee
ll
MIX
|
MIX
(Mixed
waveform)
|
waveform)
EG
DEPTH
EG
SELECT
VCF
VCA
|
thatare
not
possible
with
only
a
CONTENTS
This
is
used
to
attain
waveforms
single
or
two
independent
oscillators.
1.
Oscillation
frequency
of
OSC-1
and
OSC-2.
2.
The
OSC-2
oscillation
frequency
is
synchronised
to
the
OSC-1
oscillation
frequency.
This
sets
the
degree
of
modulation
when
contulling
OSC-2
with
the
EG
signals.
Sets
the
circuit
which
will
use
the
envelope
generators.
The
EG
SELECT
will
not
function
if
the
EG
DEPTH
of
the
above
Il
is
not
on.
Sets
the
output
level
of
OSC-2.
KEY
FOLLOW
Sets
the
cut-off
frequency
of
the
VCF.
FUNCTION
MODE
DISPLAY
DATA
This
enables
the
area
of
the
cut-off
point,
determined
by
the
cut-off
frequency,
to
be
emphasized.
This
enables
the
VCF
cut-off
frequency
to
be
controlled
by
the
EG
signals,
causing
the
preset
VCF
cut-off
frequency
to
change.
This
enables
the
cut-off
frequency
to
be
shifted
by
the
position
on
the
keyboard,
and
adjusts
the
amount
of
shift.
Although
the
E16
EG
DEPTH
will
control
the
VCF
cut-off
frequency,
the
KEY
VELOCITY
adjusts
the
amount
by
which
the
EG
DEPTH
is
controlled
by
the
velocity
with
which
the
keys
of
the
keyboard
are
Struck.
NOTE:
The
KEY
VELOCITY
effect
will
be
"0"
when
the
EG
DEPTH
is
“О”
(data
50).
LFO
The
contents
will
change,
depending
on
the
setting
of
the
LFO
select
button
(button
24).
CONTENTS
This
adjusts
the
amount
of
low-frequency
signals
that
are
allowed
to
pass
through
unimpeded.
This
sets
the
depth
of
LFO
modulation
for
the
OSC-1
oscillation
frequency.
|
|
EG
Itis
possible
to
independently
set
the
LFO
modulation
for
OSC-1,
OSC-2,
and
the
VCF.
The
contents
will
change,
depending
on
the
setting
of
the
EG
SELECT
button
(button
30).
Sets
the
attack
time.
O
is
the
minimum
setting
and
99
is
the
maximum
setting.
Sets
the
decay
time.
O
is
the
minimum
setting
and
99
is
the
maximum
setting.
21
This
adjusts
the
LFO
modulation
speed.
22
DELAY
This
adjusts
the
amount
of
time
to
delay
from
when
the
key
(of
the
keyboard)
was
struck
until
the
E
35
LFO
modulation
starts
to
take
effect.
E
38
23
WAVE
This
select
the
LFO
oscillation
|
(Pulse
wavetorm
|.
L
waveform.
К
|
E
TINAA
|
(Sawtooth
waveform
I)
|\,
(Sawtooth
waveform
Il)
1
24
LFO
This
selects
the
destination
of
the
SELECT
LFO
signals.
13
The
contents
will
change,
depending
on
the
setting
of
the
EG
SELECT
button
(button
30).
Sets
the
release
time.
O
is
the
minimum
setting
and
99
is
the
maximum
setting.
Sets
the
sustain
time.
O
is
the
minimum
setting
and
99
is
ihe
maximum
setting.
Sets
the
output
level
of
the
VCA.
0
is
the
minimum
setting
and
99
is
the
maximum
setting.
Selects
the
circuit
using
the
EG.
This
adjusts
the
amount
by
which
the
position
on
the
keyboard
affects
the
release
time,
so
that
lower
keys
on
the
keyboard
will
cause
a
longer
release
time,
and
higher
keys
on
the
keyboard
will
cause
a
shorter
release
time.
This
adjusts
the
amount
by
which
the
VCA
is
controlled
by
the
velocity
with
which
the
keys
(on
the
keyboard)
are
struck.
TAVA
Saving
voice
data
onto
cassette
tape
SAVE/VERIFY/LOAD
The
AXBO
is
equipped
with
a
tape
interface
function
and
input
foutput
jacks
that
enable
it
to
save
voice
data
memorized
in
the
respective
memory
banks
onto
cassette
tape.
The
tape
interface
functions
include
the
SAVE/VERIFY/LOAD
modes.
The
SAVE
mode
outputs
the
voice
data
from
a
memory
Recording
voice
data
onto
a
cassette
tape
e
itis
advised
to
always
use
the
same
cassette
tape
brand
and
type
as
well
as
the
same
tape
recorder.
*
Be
sure
to
protect
the
cassette
tape
recorder
used
for
voice
data
save/load
from
shock
or
vibration.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution
will
result
in
improper
save/load
of
voice
data.
e
It
is
recommended
to
create
a
copy
(back-up)
of
each
voice
data
tape.
If
something
should
happen
to
one
tape,
causing
the
voice
data
to
be
lost
or
damaged,
the
back-up
will
come
in
handy.
*
itis
not
recommended
to
create
copies
of
voice
data
tapes
by
dubbing
between
tape
recorders.
Attempting
this
procedure
will
result
in
the
creation
of
an
incorrect
voice
data
back-up
tape.
onnections
wonnect
a
separately
available
tape
recorder
to
the
MEMORY
IN
and
MEMORY
QUT
jacks
of
the
AX80.
,
PHONES/UNEOUT
MIC.
дакты
bank
and
records
it
onto
a
cassette
tape.
The
VERIFY
mode
checks
a
voice
data
recorded
onto
cassette
tape
to
see
that
it
is
correct.
The
LOAD
mode
registers
the
voice
data
recorded
on
cassette
tape
back
into
the
memory
banks
of
the
AX80.
|
Saving
voice
data
(recording
onto
a
cassette
tape)
Save
the
voice
data
for
32
voices
that
are
contained
in
each
memory
bank
(A,
Bor
PRESET)
are
recorded
onto
a
cassette
tape
as
a
single
group.
Additionally,
when
saving
the
voice
data
of
the
AX-80,
it
is
possible
to
save
the
data
numbers
simultaneously
from
1—30.
By
labeling
the
voice
data
in
this
manner,
it
becomes
possible
to
retrieve
the
desired
voice
data
only
from
a
tape
with
the
data
for
a
number
of
voices
recorded
on
it.
Operation
procedure
.
Setthe
connected
tape
recorder
to
the
recording
mode.
z
Press
the
TAPE
button.
The
TAPE
indicator
will
now
light
up,
and
the
markers
on
30,
31
and
32
of
the
EG/VCA
mode
dis-
play
will
also
begin
to
flicker.
3.
Press
the
30/SAVE
button.
5
Я
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
DISPLAY,
and
the
DATA
DISPLAY
will
begin
to
flicker.
4.
Press
one
of
the
buttons
from
1—30
to
label
the
voice
data.
5.
Press
the
30/SAVE
button
to
begin
SAVING
of
the
voice
data.
End
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
DISPLAY
after
all
the
data
has
been
output,
indicating
that
the
SAVING
operation
has
been
completed.
6.
Stopthe
tape
recorder.
Activate
the
following
VERIFY
operation
if it
is
desired
to
check
whether
the
voice
data
has
been
correctly
SAVEBor
not.
*
Press
the
TAPE
button
to
cancel
the
TAPE
mode,
causing
the
indicator
to
go
out.
15
П
Verifying
voice
data
Operation
procedure
.
Rewind
the
cassette
tape.
5
Set
the
VOLUME
control
of
the
tape
recorder
to
a
sufficient
level.
3.
Press
the
31/VERIFY
button.
U
4
.
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display.
The
contents
of
the
DATA
display
will
change
swiftly
once
the
VERIFY
procedure
begins.
If
there
are
no
errors
in
the
voice
data:
900
d
willbedisplayed.
If
there
is
an
error
in
the
voice
data:
Err
- ~
willbedisplayed.
The
markers
on
30,
31
and
32
of
the
EG/VCA
mode
display
will
begin
to
flicker
again.
If
an
error
should
be
detected
during
the
VERIFY
mode,
repeat
the
VERIFY
procedure
a
number
of
times,
changing
the
output
level
of
the
tape
recorder.
If
an
error
should
still
be
indicated,
change
the
tape
and
save
the
voice
data once
again.
Furthermore,
enter
the
respective
parameter
data
onto
the
fol-
lowing
data
sheets.
Even
if
the
data
should
be
damaged
or
lost
due
to
some
unfortunate
accident,
these
data
sheets,
if
properly
kept,
will
enable
the
original
voice
data
to
be
re-created.
Ill!
Loading
voice
data
This
procedure
loads
the
voice
data
for
32
voices,
recorded
on
cassette
tape,
back
into
the
A
or
B
memory
banks
of
the
AX80.
Operation
pro
cedure
.
Turn
off
the
E
PROTECT
switch
of
the
AX80.
5
Set
the
VOLUME
control
of
the
tape
recorder
to
the
same
set-
ting
as
that
used
for
the
VERIFY
operation.
3.
Press
the
TAPEbutton.
The
TAPE
indicator
will
light
up,
and
the
markers
on
30,
31
and
32
of
the
EB/WCA
mode
display
will
begin
to
flicker.
4.
Press
the
32/LOAD
button.
i
o
.
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display.
Addi-
tionally,
the
DATA
display
will
start
to
flicker.
5.
Press
one
of
the
buttons
from
1—30
to
load
the
labeled
voice
data.
6.
Press
the
32/L0AD
button,
and
set
the
tape
recorder
to
the
playback
mode.
7.
Setthe
tape
recorder
to
the
playback
mode.
Е
п
d
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
display,
once
all
of
the
data
has
been
loaded.
B.
Press
the
TAPE
button
to
cancel
the
tape
mode.
Turn
on
the
MEMORY
PROTECT
switch.
MIDI
Interface
MIDI
(Musical
Instrument
Digital
Interface)
is
an
industry
standard
for
electronic
music
instruments.
Electronic
musical
instruments
compatible
with
this
standard
can
be
connected
together
with
a
MIDI
cable
for
automatic
performances,
remote
performances,
as
well
as
exchanging
voice
data
with
other
units.
Connecting
Sequencers
Connect
the
units
together
with
a
MIDI
cable
as
shown
in
the
figure.
16
Setting
the
reception
channel
1.
Press
the
MIDI
button.
С
M
.
-
-(CH/upper
case
letters)
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
and
DATAdisplays.
2.
Setthereception
channels
by
pressing
the
buttons
1—16.
Any
of
the
channels
1—16
can
be
designated
as
the
recep-
tion
channel.
Setting
the
transmission
channel
1.
Press
the
MIDI
button.
c
^
- -
(CH/lower
case
letters)
will
appear
on
the
FUNCTION
MODE
and
DATAdisplays.
2.
Set
the
transmission
channels
by
pressing
the
buttons
1—16.
Any
of
the
channels
1—16
can
be
designated
as
the
trans-
mission
channel.
To
cancel
the
MIDI
mode:
Press
the
A,
B,
PRESET
or
EDIT
button.
AKAI
AKAI
ELECTRIC
CO,
LID.
12-14,
Migashi-Kojiya,
2-chome,
Ohta-ku,
Tokyo.
144
Japan
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