Sonicware ELZ_1 User manual

SONICWARE ELZ_1 Operation Manual Rev. 2.4
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ELZ_1 Operation Manual
Rev. 2.4

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Contents
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ELZ_1 Operation Manual ......................................................................................................... 1
1 FCC regulation warning (for USA) .................................................................................. 5
2 Legal disclaimers .............................................................................................................. 5
3 Copyrights and registered trademarks ............................................................................. 5
4 Important safety precautions ............................................................................................ 6
5 Names of parts .................................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Top panel .................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Rear panel ................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Display ...................................................................................................................... 8
6 Starting up ........................................................................................................................ 8
7 Turning the unit off .......................................................................................................... 9
8 Mode overview ................................................................................................................. 9
9 Selecting synth engines and editing parameters ............................................................ 10
9.1 Synth engines and parameters ................................................................................ 10
9.2 Synth engine parameter modulation ....................................................................... 17
10 Creating, waveforms for the 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH, saving and copying them in
banks, and exporting and importing them ............................................................................. 18
10.1 Creating waveforms in the 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH ......................................... 18
10.2 Creating waveforms in the 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH (FM MODE) ................... 18
10.3 Copying waveforms between MEMORY and banks ............................................... 18
10.4 Exporting waveform data used by the 8BIT WAVMEM SYNTH/8BIT WAVMEM
SYNTH (FM MODE) ........................................................................................................ 20
10.5 Importing waveform data for use by the 8BIT WAVMEM SYNTH/8BIT WAVMEM
SYNTH (FM MODE) ........................................................................................................ 21
11 Recording, exporting and importing audio data for use with DNA EXPLORER and
SiGRINDER .......................................................................................................................... 22
11.1 Recording ................................................................................................................ 22
11.2 Exporting waveform data used with DNA EXPLORER / SiGRINDER ................. 23
11.3 Importing waveform data for use with DNA EXPLORER / SiGRINDER.............. 24
12 Selecting and editing envelopes (voice levels) ............................................................ 25
12.1 Envelope types and parameters ............................................................................... 25
13 Selecting filters and editing parameters ..................................................................... 27
13.1 Filter types and parameters ..................................................................................... 27

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13.2 Filter modulation .................................................................................................... 29
14 Editing effects ............................................................................................................. 30
14.1 Effect types and parameters .................................................................................... 30
15 Adjusting the MEMORY LEVEL ............................................................................... 34
16 Changing the VOICE MODE ..................................................................................... 34
17 Selecting and editing the arpeggiator ......................................................................... 35
17.1 Arpeggiator types and parameters .......................................................................... 35
17.2 Holding a sequence ................................................................................................. 36
18 Recalling and saving MEMORY settings .................................................................... 37
18.1 Recalling MEMORY settings .................................................................................. 37
18.2 Saving settings to MEMORY .................................................................................. 37
19 TAP tempo ................................................................................................................. 38
20 Changing the keyboard octave range .......................................................................... 38
21 MEMORY management ............................................................................................. 38
21.1 MEMORY selection ................................................................................................ 39
21.2 Changing MEMORY names ................................................................................... 39
21.3 Initializing the settings of one MEMORY ............................................................... 40
21.4 Exporting MEMORY settings ................................................................................. 40
21.5 Importing MEMORY settings ................................................................................. 41
22 MIDI functions ........................................................................................................... 42
22.1 Using the ELZ_1 as a USB-MIDI device ................................................................ 42
22.2 Connecting USB-MIDI keyboards and USB-MIDI interfaces to control the ELZ_1
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22.3 Setting the MIDI reception channel ....................................................................... 44
22.4 Using the MIDI THRU function ............................................................................ 44
23 Adjusting the AUX IN GAIN ...................................................................................... 45
24 Storage functions ........................................................................................................ 46
24.1 Accessing the ELZ_1 storage from a PC/Mac (USB mass storage mode) .............. 46
24.2 Deleting files in the storage .................................................................................... 47
24.3 Backing up all user data in the ELZ_1 .................................................................... 47
24.4 Restoring backup user data to the ELZ_1 ............................................................... 49
24.5 Formatting the storage ............................................................................................ 49
25 Setting AUTO POWER OFF ..................................................................................... 50
26 Restoring the ELZ_1 to ask factory default settings ................................................... 51
27 System information ..................................................................................................... 51
28 Updating the ELZ_1 firmware .................................................................................... 52

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29 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 53
29.1 There is no sound or it is very low .......................................................................... 53
29.2 The display is dark or blinking ................................................................................ 53
29.3 A PC/Mac does not recognize the ELZ_1 .............................................................. 54

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1 FCC regulation warning (for USA)
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
‒ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
‒ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
‒ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
‒ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2 Legal disclaimers
Sonicware Inc. (hereafter, “SONICWARE”) strives to assure that this document is as accurate and
current as possible, but will bear no responsibility for any compensation, claims or losses due to
content included in this document. Moreover, information in this document could be changed
without notice. SONICWARE retains the right to change product specifications and programs at any
time. SONICWARE will bear no responsibility for any errors depicted in this document. SONICWARE
will bear no responsibility for any losses resulting from the use of this information, functions or
performance, regardless of contracts, lack of caution or other conduct.
3 Copyrights and registered trademarks
• SONICWARE is a registered trademark of Sonicware Inc.
• MIDI is a registered trademark of the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI).
• Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 and Windows® are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Microsoft® Corporation.
• Mac, macOS, iOS and iPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Other company names, product names, standard names and registered trademarks in this
document are the property of their respective owners.
• All the trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are not intended to violate the
copyrights of their owners, but rather are included for the purpose of identification only.
• Recording from copyrighted sources, including audio files, CDs, records, videos, tapes, broadcasts,
streamed content and works of art, without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose
other than personal use is prohibited by law.
• Sonicware Inc. will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.

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4 Important safety precautions
You must read the following precautions in order to use the product safely and prevent accidents.
WARNING: Failure to follow these precautions could result in serious harm to the user or even
death.
• Operation using an AC adapter with USB output
Use an AC adapter with USB output that has an output current of at least 2000 mA.
Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment.
Disconnect the AC adapter with USB output from the outlet when lightning occurs and when not
using it for a long time.
• Operation using batteries
Use-commercially available 1.5V AA alkaline batteries.
Carefully read the precautions of the batteries being used.
Be sure to insert the batteries with +/− ends oriented correctly.
Do not use new and old batteries together. Do not use batteries of different types together.
Remove the batteries when they will not be used for a long time.
If a leak occurs, thoroughly wipe the battery compartment and battery terminals to remove the
leaked fluid.
• Do not open the case and disassemble or modify the product.
• Do not drop, strike or apply excessive force to the unit.
• Did not put liquid on or in the unit.
• Do not put foreign objects into the case.
• Do not use at a loud volume. Doing so could generate loud volumes that might lead to hearing
loss.
• When transferring this unit, use the individual packing box and cushioning material that it came
with when purchased new.
• When the unit is powered on, do not wrap it in cloth, plastic or other materials.
• Do not step on or apply pressure to the power cord.
• Do not use in the following environmental conditions. Doing so could cause malfunction.
Locations in direct sunlight, environments that exceed 40ºC, or near stoves and other heat sources
Locations with extremely low or high temperatures
Locations with extremely high humidity or where the product could become wet
Locations with frequent vibrations or much dust or sand
• If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately turn the power off and stop using it.
Usage Precautions
Failure to follow these precautions could cause injury to the user and physical damage.
• When connecting cables or working with the power of the unit, minimize the input levels of
connected devices or turn them off.
• Cleaning
If the screen or the case become dirty, wipe them gently with a soft cloth.
Do not use chemicals, including alcohol, benzene, thinner or cleansers.
If this does not clean them, wipe them with a slightly damp cloth that has been wrung out well.
Do not turn the power on until the product is completely dry.

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5 Names of parts
5.1 Top panel
❶ Mode selection buttons ❷ OSCILLATOR button
❸ ENVELOPE button ❹ FILTER button
❺ EFFECTS button ❻ ARPEGGIATOR button
❼ TYPE knob ❽ 1 ‒ 4 knobs
❾ Display ❿ − button
⓫ + button ⓬ SAVE button
⓭ TEMPO LED ⓮ TAP button
⓯ OCTAVE LEDs ⓰ DOWN/UP buttons
⓱ MENU button ⓲ OK button
⓳ Speaker ⓴ Keyboard
5.2 Rear panel
❶ HEADPHONE/SPEAKER VOL knob ❷ HEADPHONE jack
❸ LINE OUT VOL knob ❹ LINE OUT jacks
❺ AUX IN jack ❻ USB port
❼ DC 5V connector ❽ POWER switch
❶
❷
❸
❹
❺
❾
❻
⓲
❼
❽
⓴
⓳
❿ ⓫ ⓬ ⓭
⓮
⓰ ⓱
⓯
❶ ❸
❹
❻
❷
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5.3 Display
❶ MEMORY number ❷ EDITED indicator
❸ BPM indicator ❹ ARPEGGIATOR indicator
❺ USB indicator ❻ BATTERY LEVEL indicator
❼ TYPE ❽ IMAGE area
❾ PAGE SELECTION indicator ❿ PARAMETER area
6 Starting up
① Install batteries or use the included USB cable to connect an AC
adapter with USB output (at least 2000mA output current) to the DC 5V
connector on the unit.
② Press and hold the POWER switch.
HINT
 The battery level indicator is calibrated to be accurate with alkaline
batteries. When using some types of rechargeable batteries, the
indicator may show more remaining charge than is available.
❶
❷
❸ ❹
❽
❼
❾
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7 Turning the unit off
① Press and hold the POWER switch
HINT
 Sound settings that are being edited will be lost when the unit is
turned off. Save the changes if necessary.
8 Mode overview
The ELZ_1 has five modes.
Oscillator mode The ELZ_1 has multiple synthesis engines,
including engines that use FM, 8-bit wave
memory and granular synthesis. In this mode,
select the synth engine and edit its parameters.
Envelope mode The envelope can be applied to the volume of
the voices. In this mode, select the envelope type
and edit its parameters.
Filter mode The filter types include low pass, high pass and
band pass. In this mode, select the filter type and
edit its parameters.
Effects mode The effects include drive, modulation, delay and
reverb. In this mode, select the effect types and
edit their parameters.
Arpeggiator mode The arpeggiator types include UP, DOWN and UP
& DOWN. In this mode, select the arpeggiator
type and edit its parameters.

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9 Selecting synth engines and editing parameters
① Press the OSCILLATOR button to activate oscillator mode.
② Turn the TYPE knob to select the synth engine.
③ Turn knobs 1‒4 to adjust the corresponding parameters on the screen.
HINT
 If the synth engine has more than four adjustable parameters, press
the OSCILLATOR button again to show the next page of parameters.
9.1 Synth engines and parameters
The ELZ_1 synth engines and their parameters are shown in the following
tables.
LOW-BIT OSC
This low-bit oscillator outputs a sine, square, triangle or saw wave with a resolution of 2‒8
bits.
Special
operations
None
PRM1 BIT 8Bit ‒ 2Bit
PRM2 OSC TYPE Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth, Rev.Sawtooth
PRM3 DUTY 15 ‒ 50%: ratio per cycle of the first half of the waveform
PRM4 — —
PRM5 MOD TYPE See “Synth engine parameter modulation”
STANDARD OSC
This oscillator can output a sine, square, triangle or saw wave.
Special
operations
None
PRM1 OSC TYPE Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth, Rev.Sawtooth
PRM2 DUTY 15 ‒ 50%: ratio per cycle of the first half of the waveform
PRM3 — —
PRM4 — —
PRM5 MOD TYPE See “Synth engine parameter modulation”