Sonicware ELZ_1 Configuration guide

SONICWARE ELZ_1 Version 2 Manual Supplement Rev. 1.0
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ELZ_1 Version 2 Manual Supplement
Rev. 1.0

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Contents
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ELZ_1 Version 2 Manual Supplement ...................................................................................... 1
1 About this manual ............................................................................................................ 3
2 Step sequencer ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Enabling step sequence mode. .................................................................................. 3
2.2 Screen ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Main operations in step sequencer mode .................................................................. 4
2.4 Step recording ........................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Parameters when stopped/step recording ................................................................ 6
2.6 Real-time recording .................................................................................................. 7
2.7 Parameters when playing back/real-time recording ................................................. 8
3 New MIDI message support ............................................................................................. 8
4 Pattern management ........................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Changing Pattern names ........................................................................................... 9
4.2 Initializing the settings of one Pattern .................................................................... 10
4.3 Exporting Pattern settings ...................................................................................... 10
4.4 Importing Pattern settings ...................................................................................... 11
5 Synchronizing the ELZ_1 with external clock (CLOCK menu) ..................................... 12
6 SYNC function ............................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Connecting an external clock source to the ELZ_1 AUX IN jack ........................... 13
6.2 Adjusting the sync signal input gain ....................................................................... 14
6.3 Using the SYNC THRU function ........................................................................... 15
7 New synth engine functions ........................................................................................... 16
7.1 Modulation added for additional parameters .......................................................... 16
7.2 GLIDE parameter added to SAND FLUTE MONO and LEGATO modes ........... 16
8 Additional user data now backed up ............................................................................... 17
8.1 User data backed up ................................................................................................ 17
8.2 Compatibility with files backed up in Version 1 ..................................................... 17

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1 About this manual
This manual explains features added in the Version 2 SYSTEM firmware.
2 Step sequencer
A 64-step/6-voice step sequencer has been added in Version 2.
Up to 128 patterns can be created in the step sequencer.
In addition to step input recording, sequences can be built up through
real-time performance using the real time recording function.
2.1 Enabling step sequence mode.
Open the arpeggiator screen, and press and hold the ARP/SEQ
button to enable step sequencer mode.
HINT
 The arpeggiator and the sequencer cannot both be used at the same
time.
 When the sequencer is in use, the arpeggiator settings saved in the
MEMORY are ignored.

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2.2 Screen
❶ Pattern number/save destination Pattern number
❷ Operation guide
❸ STEP location
❹ Piano roll
2.3 Main operations in step sequencer mode
Button Function
OK button Start/stop sequence playback
SAVE button Start/stop sequence recording
MENU button Stop recording (when recording)
ARP/SEQ +
EFFECTS
buttons
simultaneously
Clear all notes in the pattern (when recording)
❶
❷
❸
❹

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2.4 Step recording
In this mode, notes can be input step-by-step at any pace.
① When stopped, press the SAVE button to start recording.
② Use the STEP parameter to select the desired step.
③ Press notes on the keyboard to input them.
④ Repeat steps ② and ③ to create the pattern.
⑤ When done inputting notes, press the SAVE button to stop recording.
HINTS
 To remove a note that was mistakenly input, press the same note on
the keyboard again.
 Multiple steps can be input quickly by changing the STEP while
holding down a key or keys.
 Press the MENU button to cancel recording and return the sequencer
to the state before recording started.
 Starting playback during step recording will switch the mode to real-
time recording.

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2.5 Parameters when stopped/step recording
Parameters when stopped/step recording
TYPE
knob
Stopped: PTN
Step recording: SAVE TO
000 ‒ 127 Stopped: Select pattern
Step recording: Select
where to save
PRM1 STEP 1 ‒ 64 Current step number
PRM2 GATE 10 ‒ 90%
PRM3 NOTE 1/1 (whole note)
1/2 (half note)
1/4. (dotted quarter note)
1/4 (quarter note)
1/8. (dotted 8th note)
1/2(3) (quarter note triplet)
1/8 (8th note)
1/16. (dotted 16th note)
1/4(3) (8th note triplet)
1/16 (16th note)
1/32 (32nd note)
Length of one step
PRM4 PTN LENGTH Number of steps in the current
song
PRM5 PTN CHAIN Off, On Sets whether multiple
designated songs are
played back in a chain
PRM6 START PTN 000 ‒ 127 First pattern played when
PTN CHAIN is On
PRM7 END PTN 000 ‒ 127 Last pattern played when
PTN CHAIN is On
PRM8 AUTO STEP Off, On When On, the STEP
number will automatically
move one after a note has
been input using the
keyboard.

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2.6 Real-time recording
In this mode, notes are input in real time.
① During playback, press the SAVE button to start recording in real time.
② Play the keyboard with the desired timing
③ When done playing notes in real time, press the SAVE button to stop
recording.
HINT
 Press the MENU button to cancel recording and return the sequencer
to the state before recording started.
 Stopping playback during real-time recording will switch the mode
to step recording.

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2.7 Parameters when playing back/real-time recording
3 New MIDI message support
In step sequencer mode, patterns can be selected using MIDI SONG
SELECT messages.
The new pattern will be selected after playback of the current song.
Parameters when playing back/real-time recording
TYPE
knob
Playing: PTN
Recording: SAVE TO
000 ‒ 127 Playing: Select pattern
Recording: Select where to save
PRM1 REC MODE ADD,
OVERWRITE,
ADD(1),
OVERWRITE(1),
ERASE
This sets how recording occurs.
ADD: Notes are added to steps while keyboard
keys are being pressed.
OVER WRITE: New notes replace old notes at the
current step while keyboard keys are being
pressed.
ADD(1STEP): Notes are added only to the step
active at the moment keyboard keys are pressed.
OVER WRITE(1STEP): New notes replace old
notes only at the step active at the moment
keyboard keys are pressed.
ERASE: While keyboard keys are being pressed,
their notes are erased at the current step.
PRM2 GATE 10 ‒ 90%
PRM3 METRONOME Off, 1 ‒ 15 Metronome volume
PRM4 BPM 40 ‒ 250
PRM5 PTN CHAIN Off, On Sets whether multiple designated patterns are
played back in a chain
PRM6 START PTN 000 ‒ 127 First song played when PTN CHAIN is On
PRM7 END PTN 000 ‒ 127 Last song played when PTN CHAIN is On
PRM8

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4 Pattern management
Use the PATTERN menu to manage pattern settings in the ELZ_1.
① Press the MENU button.
② Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select PATTERN.
③ Press the OK button to open the PATTERN menu.
4.1 Changing Pattern names
Pattern names can be changed.
① Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the pattern to use.
② Press the OK button.
③ Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Rename.
④ Press the OK button.
⑤ Use the TYPE and 1 ‒ 4 knobs to edit the name.
TYPE knob: Move cursor left and right
Knob 1: Change character
Knob 2: Change the character type (uppercase letters → lowercase
letters → numbers → symbols)
⑥ Press the OK button to and editing.
HINT
 Changes can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.
 The following characters and symbols can be used.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
!”#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[＼]^_`{|} (space)

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4.2 Initializing the settings of one Pattern
A pattern can be initialized to basic settings.
① Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the desired pattern, and press
the OK button.
② Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Initialize, and press the OK
button to open a confirmation screen.
③ Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes, and press the OK button.
HINT
 Use this operation with care because initialization of a pattern
cannot be undone.
4.3 Exporting Pattern settings
The selected Pattern can be exported.
The exported Pattern is saved in the ELZ_1 storage and can be accessed
using a PC/Mac.
① Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the desired PATTERN, and
press the OK button.
② Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Export, and press the OK
button.
③ Use the TYPE and 1 ‒ 4 knobs to edit the name of the exported file.
TYPE knob: Move cursor left and right
Knob 1: Change character
Knob 2: Change the character type (uppercase letters → lowercase
letters → numbers → symbols)
④ Press the OK button to open a confirmation screen.
⑤ Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes, and press the OK button.
HINT
 Changes can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.