Arturia MiniFreak User manual

USER MANUAL
_MINIFREAK

Special Thanks
DIRECTION
Frédéric BRUN Nicolas DUBOIS Kévin MOLCARD
ENGINEERING
Olivier DELHOMME (project
manager)
Marc ANTIGNY
Thomas AUBERT
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(product Manager)
Jean-Baptiste ARTHUS
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SOUND DESIGN
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MANUAL
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Product version: 1.0.0
Revision date: 22 November 2022

Thank you for purchasing the Arturia MiniFreak
!
This manual covers the features and operation of Arturia’s MiniFreak, the powerful hybrid
desktop synth and big brother of MicroFreak.
Be sure to register your product as soon as possible! When you purchased MiniFreak you
were given a serial number and an unlock code. These are required during the online
registration process.
Do not hesitate to visit the Arturia website for information about all of our other great
hardware and software instruments. They have become indispensable, inspiring tools for
musicians around the world.
Musically yours,
The Arturia team
Special Message Section
Specifications Subject to Change:
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However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without
notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased.
IMPORTANT:
The product and its software, when used in combination with an amplifier, headphones or
speakers, may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss.
DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or feature
works (when the product is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility. Please study this manual carefully
and consult your dealer before requesting service.
Precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Read and understand all the instructions.
• Always follow the instructions on the instrument.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electrical plug from the
outlet, as well as the USB cable. When cleaning, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not
use gasoline, alcohol, acetone, turpentine or any other organic solutions; do not
use liquid cleaner, spray, or a cloth that’s too wet.
• Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as a bathtub, sink,
swimming pool, or similar place. Do not place the instrument in an unstable

position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not block openings or vents of
the instrument; these locations are used for ventilation to prevent the instrument
from overheating. Do not place the instrument near a heat vent or any place of
poor air circulation.
• Use only the provided AC adapter, as specified later in this manual.
• Make sure the line voltage in your location matches the input voltage specified
on the AC power adapter.
• Do not open and insert anything into the instrument, as this could cause a fire or
electrical shock.
• Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the instrument.
• In the event of a malfunction, always take the instrument to a qualified service
center. You will invalidate your warranty if you open and remove the cover, and
improper testing may cause electrical shock or other malfunctions.
• Do not use the instrument when thunder and lightning are present.
• Do not expose the instrument to hot sunlight.
• Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby.
• Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper
operations to the instrument.
• Arturia recommends the use of audio cables with proper shielding, less than 3 m
(10') in length.

Table Of Contents
1. Welcome and Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Setup and Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. Powering the MiniFreak .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Notice............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3. Register your Instrument................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.4. Connecting the MiniFreak to the outside world................................................................................................ 5
2.5. Upgrade to the latest firmware .................................................................................................................................. 5
3. Meet the MiniFreak: An overview...................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. The Front Panel....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. The Touch Strips.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3. The Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4. Onward! .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4. Managing Presets ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1. Preset controls....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2. Selecting and loading Presets ................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Saving Presets...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4. Filters .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.5. Sound Edit operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.6. Utility Menu Preset Operations.................................................................................................................................. 18
5. The Digital Oscillators ........................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1. The Controls .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2. Oscillator Types .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.3. Osc 2 Audio processor Types.................................................................................................................................... 35
6. The Analog Filter....................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.1. History: Signposts along the way ........................................................................................................................... 40
6.2. Elements of filter design and their controls...................................................................................................... 41
6.3. Developing a feel for the filter .................................................................................................................................. 43
7. Digital Effects ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
7.1. The Digital Effects section............................................................................................................................................. 44
7.2. The Effects Types............................................................................................................................................................... 46
8. The Modulation Matrix............................................................................................................................................ 52
8.1. Select a Routing................................................................................................................................................................... 52
8.2. Set an Amount..................................................................................................................................................................... 52
8.3. Activate/Deactivate a Routing................................................................................................................................... 53
8.4. Quick Amount Editing..................................................................................................................................................... 53
8.5. Assign a Destination........................................................................................................................................................ 54
9. The Low Frequency Oscillators ....................................................................................................................... 57
9.1. LFO parameters .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
9.2. The Shaper and LFO Wave Edit............................................................................................................................... 59
9.3. Vibrato ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
9.4. A few final tips .................................................................................................................................................................... 64
10. The Envelopes........................................................................................................................................................... 65
10.1. Envelope stages ................................................................................................................................................................ 65
10.2. Envelope................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
10.3. Polyphony and Voicing Modes .............................................................................................................................. 68
10.4. Cycling Envelope............................................................................................................................................................. 69
11. Sound Edit....................................................................................................................................................................... 71
11.1. Menu structure and controls......................................................................................................................................... 71
11.2. Sound Edit menus .............................................................................................................................................................. 71
12. Keyboard Functions............................................................................................................................................... 74
12.1. Keyboard Notes .................................................................................................................................................................. 74
12.2. Velocity and Aftertouch ............................................................................................................................................... 75
12.3. Polyphony ............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
12.4. Glide........................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
12.5. Scale configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 77
12.6. Chord Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
12.7. Touch Strips .......................................................................................................................................................................... 79
13. Macros ........................................................................................................................................................................... 80
13.1. Macro basics....................................................................................................................................................................... 80
13.2. Using Macros..................................................................................................................................................................... 80

13.3. Macro Assign ....................................................................................................................................................................... 81
14. The Arpeggiator and Sequencer ................................................................................................................... 83
14.1. Common Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 83
14.2. The Arpeggiator ................................................................................................................................................................ 86
14.3. Sequencer............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
14.4. Modulation sequence lanes ...................................................................................................................................... 94
15. The Utility Menu........................................................................................................................................................ 97
15.1. Control and navigation ................................................................................................................................................. 97
15.2. The Utility menus............................................................................................................................................................. 97
16. External Control: MIDI and Clock Signals ............................................................................................. 101
16.1. Sync Signals........................................................................................................................................................................ 101
16.2. MIDI....................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
16.3. USB......................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
17. Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................................................. 107

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Building on the MicroFreak's legacy, the MiniFreak takes freakiness to the next level in many
different ways.
It sports two digital Oscillators (Osc) with expanded capabilities. One offers 15 different
oscillator types, from simple synthesizer waveforms and virtual analog modeling to speech
synthesis and much more. The other has 21 different modes, not only various oscillators but
other processing such as ring modulation, digital filter modes and wavefolder, crusher and
distortion.
The oscillators are fed into an analog signal chain, with a multi-mode Voltage Controlled
Filter (VCF) and Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA), the latter with its own dedicated 4-stage
envelope. The signal is further enhanced with a set of three independent digital effects
processors (FX), each with a selection of multiple effect types.
A Cycling Envelope can be used as either an extra three-stage envelope or as a looping
waveform with a variety of complex shapes. This is in addition to a set of two Low
Frequency Oscillators (LFO) with multiple waveshapes and the ability to sync to a global
tempo. Modulation sources can be assigned to multiple destinations with different amounts,
thanks to an easy-to-use Modulation Matrix.
All this is contained in a portable package with a 37-note Arturia Slim Keys keybed with
velocity and pressure (aftertouch/AT) sensitivity. Two capacitive Touch Strips have multiple
assignable functions for intuitive real-time control, and a powerful built-in arpeggiator and
sequencer top off the package.
The MiniFreak can connect to your studio with stereo audio outs, a mono audio in, analog
clock signals, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and class-compliant USB MIDI. That makes it a perfect
companion to your favorite VSTs but also to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) running
MiniFreak V, a virtual instrument version of MiniFreak with seamless control from the
hardware and much more.
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2. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
2.1. Powering the MiniFreak
The MiniFreak uses an external power adapter. Do not use any power supply or adapter
other than the one provided by Arturia. Arturia accepts no responsibility for damage caused
by use of an unauthorized power supply.
Do not place this product in a place or position where one might walk on, trip over, or
roll anything over power cords or connecting cables. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. However, if you must use one, make sure that the cord has the ability to
handle the maximum current needed by this product (12V / 1A). Please consult a local
electrician for more information on your power requirements. This product should be
used only with the components supplied or recommended by Arturia. When used with
any components, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the
accessory products.
2.2. Notice
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover service charges incurred due to a lack of
knowledge relating to how a function or feature works (when the unit is operating as
designed); reading the manual is the owner's responsibility. Please study this manual
carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
2.3. Register your Instrument
Registering your instrument establishes your legal ownership, which entitles you to access
the Arturia Technical Support service, and to be informed of updates. Additionally, you
can subscribe to the Arturia newsletter to be informed of Arturia-related news as well
as promotional offers. Connect to your Arturia account, go to the section “My Products”,
and click on "Register New Product" to add the MiniFreak synthesizer by entering its serial
number and unlock code, as printed on the sticker located under the machine. It will also
allow you to download and activate your MiniFreak V software bundled with the hardware
unit for preset management and DAW integration.
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2.4. Connecting the MiniFreak to the outside world
Always power-off all audio gear before making any connections. Failing to do so may
damage your speakers, the synthesizer, other audio equipment or your ears. After
completing all connections, set all levels to zero. Power-on the various devices, with the
audio amplifier or monitoring system last, then raise the volumes to a comfortable listening
level.
Here is an overview of the MiniFreak’s rear-panel connectors:
Purpose Connector type
MIDI In/Out/Thru 5-pin DIN
USB Standard USB Type B
Sustain Pedal Input 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS
Clock In/Clock Out/Reset Out 3.5 mm TRS for Clock In/Out, TS for Reset Out
Audio In 1/4" TS
Audio Left Out/Right Out 1/4" TRS (balanced)
Headphones Out 1/4" TRS (stereo unbalanced)
Power DC input: 12V/1A
2.5. Upgrade to the latest firmware
The MiniFreak's firmware contains the instrument's Operating System (OS), its "brain".
Upgrades to the firmware allow Arturia to add new features or fix problems. It's worth
checking the latest firmware version against the currently installed firmware version on
your MiniFreak.
Using the MiniFreak V software, simply click FW Update on the top bar :
• If you are not up to date (version is older to use MiniFreak V) : => MiniFreak V will
prompt you, on opening, with a pop up telling you to update, simply click on the
"Upgrade to latest" Green button
• If you are already up to date (or compatible with MiniFreak V : => There is no
opening popup, to update, click in the bottom right section FW Update then the
pop up will open.
Also note that in the pop up allows you to update from a file if you are offline, to do that,
download the latest Firmware, put it on your desktop, click FW update, upload from file,
select the path to the .mnf on your desktop and voilà !
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3. MEET THE MINIFREAK: AN OVERVIEW
Now it's time to learn our way around the MiniFreak!
In this chapter, we'll take a look at the front and rear panels of the MiniFreak. In later
chapters, we'll explain what the controls in each section do, and how to use them, but we'll
start with a basic understanding of the different control types.
3.1. The Front Panel
We'll start at the top left of the front panel and work our way across, section by section and
row by row.
We'll name the controls in bold; when a control has two names separated by a slash, e.g.
Tune/Oct, the second function is applied while Shift is held down (shown in blue on the panel
of your MiniFreak).
An encoder steps through specific settings, one by one. Usually encoders have a second
"click+turn" or "click+push" function activated by pressing the encoder; often these will have
an indicator LED to show their status.
Buttons are pretty self-explanatory; some are active only when held down ( momentary ),
while others have to be pushed once to enable them, then again to disable them ( toggle ).
Usually button status is indicated with a white LED; the Sound Edit/Utility button lights blue
when the Utility menu is selected.
Another type of button is the capacitive button , which senses your touch but has no moving
parts. Each of the 30 capacitive buttons on the Touch Strip has a multicolor LED to indicate
activation or function type.
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3.1.1. The Modulation Matrix
The top section of the MiniFreak begins with the Modulation Matrix, which lets you connect
a variety of sources and destinations together in order to form modulation routings , where
one part of the MiniFreak controls another.
There are seven rows of modulation sources, shown on the left and with a row for each.
There are up to thirteen modulation destinations in the seven columns, four hardwired and
up to nine assignable via the three Assign pages.
The Matrix encoder lets you browse through the modulation points. After clicking on it, it
allows you to edit the Amount. Once a modulation amount is set, the connection is made.
You'll clearly see if a modulation amount is set to anything other than zero since the LED for
that connection will be lit.
Learn more in the Modulation Matrix chapter [p.7].
3.1.2. Oscillators
These controls give you rapid access to the different properties of the two Digital Oscillators
(Osc 1 and Osc 2).
•Select chooses whether the other controls affect Osc 1 or Osc 2.
•Tune/Oct selects the tuning in semitones (±48). Shift-clicking jumps by octaves.
Clicking the encoder lights the Fine LED and lets you fine-tune by cents (100
cents = 1 semitone).
•Type selects the Oscillator Engine.
•Wave,Timbre, and Shape have different functions depending on the Oscillator
Type. These are shown on the Display.
•Volume adjusts the level of each Oscillator.
Check out The Digital Oscillators [p.20] to learn more.
The Modulation Matrix
Digital Oscillator controls
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3.1.3. Analog Filter
Arturia's analog synthesizers are famous for their filters, and the Analog Filter on the
MiniFreak is no exception. Its warm and clean timbre is adding some character to the digital
Oscillators with a few twists of a knob.
•Type selects the filter mode: Low Pass, Band Pass, or High Pass.
•Cutoff and Resonance set the filter's cutoff frequency (or simply cutoff ) and the
resonance of the filter at that frequency.
•Env/Velo sets the amount of envelope modulation on the cutoff, or how much the
keyboard velocity controls that envelope amount. Because cutoff modulation can
be positive or negative, the knob has a center detent for 0 modulation.
We'll go into more detail in the Analog Filter chapter [p.40].
3.1.4. Digital Effects
The Digital Effects section is quite similar in operation to the Oscillators section:
•Select chooses whether the controls affect FX1, FX2, or FX3.
•Type/Sub selects the Type of effect, or the Subtype – for example, there are
six Subtypes of the Phaser FX Type, each with its own character. Clicking the
encoder enables or disables the selected FX.
•Time,Intensity, and Amount have different functions depending on the Type of
effect selected.
Lastly on the top section of the panel's controls, you can find the Master knob which controls
the overall volume of the MiniFreak's main and headphone outputs.
There's a lot to learn about these powerful effects – check out the Digital Effects chapter [p.8].
Analog Filter controls
Digital Effects controls
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3.1.5. General controls
Moving to the center section of the panel's controls, the far left starts with some functions
you'll use all the time while playing and programming:
• The Shift button, when held down, accesses extra functions on the knobs and
buttons that have a blue label.
• The Octave buttons transpose the keyboard range by one octave per press,
which becomes brighter as you move up or down by up to three octaves. Press
both buttons together to reset the keyboard transposition.
• The Hold/Tie button, when toggled On, input notes are sustained. When
programming the Sequencer [p.83], this button puts a rest into a given step.
• The Chord [p.78] plays a programmed chord based on whatever note you play;
Shift-click to access the Scale [p.77] configuration page on the display.
• The Glide knob sets the glide (or portamento ) time, the amount of time it takes
for the pitch to change between the last played note and the next played one.
3.1.6. LFO
The LFO section offers a lot of power in only a few controls!
•Select/Edit either chooses LFO 1 or LFO 2, with a white indicator LED. The LFO
Edit function will be described in detail in the LFOs chapter [p.57].
•Rate/Trig sets the LFO rate, and when shift is pressed lets you choose the way in
which the LFO can be triggered to restart its cycle.
•Wave/Load lets you choose an LFO waveform from a selection of basic types.
Directly above the Wave/Load knob is a pair of LEDs that pulse at the rates of the two LFOs,
feedbacked through color changes from yellow when positive and red when negative.
General controls
LFO controls
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3.1.7. The Display
The center of the MiniFreak has an OLED display that shows both static information and
animations. This is where you navigate function-menus, choose presets, see graphical
displays of parameter changes, details about parameters without front-panel labels, and
much more.
To the left of the display are the Sound Edit/Utility and Save/Panel buttons. Sound Edit [p.71]
brings up a menu of extra functions for many parts of the MiniFreak, going beyond those
with their own buttons and knobs on the front panel. Utility [p.97] accesses a menu of global
functions. The button lights white for Sound Edit and blue for Utility.
Save allows you as labelled to save your presets, name them and tag them. For more
information refer to the Managing Presets chapter [p.15].
Panel makes all the parameters' values jump to their current physical position.
Since digital knobs and encoders can automatically update their values when you change
patches but analog knobs can't, this function lets you hear and adjust where your analog
knob settings differ from what's stored in memory.
The knobs affected by Panel include Glide,Cutoff,Resonance,Env,Rise/Fall,Hold/Sustain,
Attack,Decay,Sustain, and Release.
Pressing the Panel button can't be undone; it's meant to be used as soon as you select a sound
and before you start editing it. If you select a patch, edit it, and then hit Panel, you lose your previous
editions, so be careful!
The Preset/Edit encoder selects presets and is used as a central editing controller for
all kinds of parameters. Shift-turning lets you Filter presets by category, as explained in
Managing Presets [p.15].
The Display and associated controls
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3.1.8. Cycling Envelope
The Cycling Envelope is a multi-function modulation source. It can act as a second envelope,
or as an extra LFO with an array of waveform options that differ from those of the other
two LFOs.
• The Mode button selects between Env, Run, and Loop modes.
•Rise/Shape,Fall/Shape, and Hold/Sustain control the different stages of the cycle
and the way each behaves.
We'll detail these parameters in the Envelopes chapter [p.65].
3.1.9. Envelope
The Envelope section has controls for a traditional 4-stage ADSR envelope: Attack,Decay,
Sustain,Release. The Envelope defaults to controlling the VCAs for amplitude control, but it's
also available as a source in the Modulation Matrix. See The Envelopes [p.65] for more.
The Mode button lets you select between different types of polyphony, cycling between
Monophonic, Polyphonic, Paraphonic, and Unison modes. Which will be described further in
the Envelopes [p.65] chapter.
The Cycling Envelope controls
The Envelope controls
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3.1.10. Arpeggiator/Sequencer
These 30 capacitive buttons are grouped into four sections.
• Selecting the Arp or Seq or turn them Off
•Play/Stop,Record, and Mods
• A set of 16 Touch Buttons that can select sequence steps, set the mode and
modifiers for the Arpeggiator or a variety of other functions, including LFO Edit
[p.57].
• Controls for sequence length and selecting 'pages' of longer sequences as well
as the Shapes for the LFO Edit [p.57]
There's a lot to go over here; we'll save the fine details for the Arpeggiator and Sequencer
chapter [p.83].
The Arpeggiator and
Sequencer Controls
The Arpeggiator and
Sequencer Controls
Transport Controls
Sequencer length and
Shaper slopes controls
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3.2. The Touch Strips
The three capacitive buttons select between three different operating modes:
•Keyboard Bend/Wheel (white LEDs) sets the Touch Strips to function as common
bend and mod controls. The Vibrato control selects a vibrato function rather than
using the Wheel as a generalized modulation source, use shift-touch to enable
the vibrato.
•Macros M1/M2 (blue LEDs) lets the strips control two Macros [p.80], which collect
multiple control movements into one; shift-touch takes you into Macro Assign
mode.
•Seq/Arp Gate/Spice (orange LEDs) sets the Touch Strips to control Gate time
and Spice in the Arpeggiator and Sequencer [p.83]. Shift-touching this button will
enable the Dice.
The Touch Strips and their
associated controls
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3.3. The Rear Panel
Let's now review the MiniFreak rear panel inputs and outputs,
From left to right, the MiniFreak's rear-panel connectors are as follows:
Function Connector type
MIDI In/Out/Thru 5-pin DIN
USB Standard USB Type B
Sustain Pedal Input 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS
Clock In/Clock Out/Reset Out 3.5 mm TRS for Clock In/Out, TS for Reset Out
Audio In 1/4" TS
Audio Left Out/Right Out 1/4" TRS (stereo balanced)
Headphones Out 1/4" TRS (stereo unbalanced)
Power DC input 12V / 1A
3.4. Onward!
There's a lot to cover, as you can see – so let's get going!
The Rear Panel
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4. MANAGING PRESETS
A Preset is a collection of almost all different (sound) parameters settings on the MiniFreak,
kept together in one place for instant recall. While there are a few functions that are global
for the MiniFreak no matter which Preset is loaded, most of which you'll find in the Utility
Menu [p.97], the vast majority of the elements that make up a MiniFreak sound – and all of
the performance tools to get the most out of it – are stored in a Preset.
The MiniFreak has space for 512 Presets on board, and comes out of the box with a curated
list of fine presets to get you started. Because it's important to be able to customize and save
your own sounds easily, the Preset management system on the MiniFreak has been kept
simple and easy to navigate, while giving you tools to quickly find the sounds you want.
4.1. Preset controls
The center of the MiniFreak's front panel has all needed controls for Preset management:
The Save button and the all-important Preset/Edit/Filters encoder.
Because it does so much, the Preset/Edit/Filters encoder has a bewildering number of
names. To simplify this manual, we will use only the name of the function the encoder is
currently performing:
•Preset when managing Presets
•Edit when editing parameters
•Filters when Shift-turned to work with Preset Filters
4.2. Selecting and loading Presets
Finding and loading Presets is the simplest of the Preset operations – just turn the Preset
encoder until you find the one you want, then click to load it.
The Display shows four pieces of information:
• The Preset Number
• The Preset Name
• The Preset Type
• ...and a small asterisk near the Type name to indicate if the Preset has been
edited since it was recalled.
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