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Akai AX73 User Manual

Akai AX73
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Akai AX73 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnalog
Synthesis TypeSubtractive
Polyphony6 voices
Envelopes2 (ADSR)
Keyboard61 keys
ArpeggiatorYes
Year Released1986
Oscillators2 VCOs per voice
LFO1 LFO
MIDIIn/Out
Memory64 patches

Summary

Warning and Safety Precautions

Power Requirements

Details electrical equipment power needs for different regions.

Personal and Device Safety

Essential safety advice for operating the synthesizer and preventing electric shock.

Device Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for proper care and maintenance to prolong the device's life.

UK Customer Safety Information

Important safety information specifically for users in the United Kingdom.

General Safety Instructions

General safety instructions to ensure user protection and device integrity.

Mains Lead Wiring Safety

Detailed explanation of mains lead wiring and safe electrical connections.

AKAI AX73 Features

Controls Overview

Front Panel Controls

Details the layout and function of all buttons, displays, and controls on the front panel.

Connections and Rear Panel

Rear Panel Connectivity and Controls

Details rear panel switches, jacks, and controls for external connections and settings.

System Connections

Connection Guidelines

Provides essential advice before making connections to the AX73.

AX73 Operation

Play Mode and Program Selection

Instructions for turning on the unit and selecting preset voices.

Tune Control

Adjusting the AX73's pitch to match other instruments.

Auto Tune Function

Procedure for tuning the AX73's VCOs and VCFs.

Pitch Bend and Modulation

Controlling pitch and VCF cutoff frequency with the pitch bend control.

Key Transposal

How to transpose the keyboard to different musical keys.

Foot Pedal Operations

Using foot pedals for program changes and sustain control.

Editing Voice Data

Basic Editing Operation

Steps for changing voice parameters using controls.

Program Writing and Saving

Process for writing and storing edited voice data into memory.

Advanced Editing Functions

Comparing Voices

Comparing the current voice with a previously set voice.

Edit Recall Function

Recalling previously edited voice data for continuation.

Setting Voice Names

Assigning custom names (up to 12 letters) to edited voices.

Parameter Reference

VCO and VCF Parameters

Detailed explanation of Voltage Controlled Oscillator and Filter parameters.

Advanced Parameters

EG and VCA Parameters

Parameters for Envelope Generator and Voltage Controlled Amplifier.

LFO and Chorus Parameters

Settings for Low Frequency Oscillator and stereo chorus effect.

MIDI and System Parameters

MIDI Assignment and Control

Parameters for MIDI channel, split, and program change.

Voice Naming Parameter

Parameter E80 for inputting a voice name.

Tape Interface Operations

Save, Verify, and Load Procedures

Instructions for saving, verifying, and loading AX73 programs via cassette tape.

Voice Chart

AX73 Specifications

Hardware and Function Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the AX73 synthesizer's hardware and functions.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Transmitted and Recognized Data

Details of MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the AX73.

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