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Polyphony | 8 voices |
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Oscillators | 3 per voice |
Arpeggiator | Yes |
Filters | 2 multi-mode filters per voice |
LFOs | 2 per voice |
Effects | Delay, Reverb, Chorus |
Keyboard | 37 keys, velocity sensitive |
MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
Audio Output | 2 x 1/4" (left, right) |
Headphones | 1 x 1/4" stereo |
Power Supply | AC adapter |
Memory | 256 preset locations |
Connect the AC adapter to the Micron's power socket and a power outlet.
Connect audio cables from the Micron's outputs to an amp or mixer, and headphones to the rear panel.
Connect sustain and expression pedals to the respective inputs on the rear panel.
Overview of six real-time controllers including sliders, pitch wheel, and X/Y/Z knobs for expressive sound manipulation.
Use octave buttons to shift transposition by one octave, indicated by button glow intensity.
Enables accompaniment feature for triggering patterns and rhythms within setup mode.
Capture and play back riffs played on the keyboard.
Control tempo by tapping the button or holding and turning the knob.
Save edited changes; the button lights when edits are made.
Acts like a sustain pedal, allowing notes to continue playing after key release.
Access lead, bass, drum, pad, and other virtual analog sounds.
Combine multiple programs, rhythms, and patterns into expressive combinations.
Compose and trigger melodic passages chromatically.
Drum grooves comprised of one or more drum sounds, played via keyboard keys.
Access configuration options like global transposition, tuning, and MIDI settings.
Access program categories, recent programs, and edit current program parameters.
Select categories for parts and edit parts A-G or beats A-C.
Select categories for pattern programs or access no shortcuts.
Edit drum sounds A-G or access no shortcuts.
Jump between programs, patterns, and rhythms using mode buttons and key presses.
Navigate between setups, programs, patterns, and rhythms with mode buttons.
Transition between patterns, programs, and setups using mode buttons.
Switch between rhythms, programs, and setups using mode buttons.
Restores the default value by pressing the control knob twice.
Return to default octave range (C3-C6) by pressing both octave buttons.
Hold [tap] and turn control knob for fine tempo control.
Assign knobs to parameters by holding control knob and wiggling an X/Y/Z knob.
Jump to controller assignment options by holding [setups] and moving a slider or wheel.
Push clear control knob to edit parameters; mode light glows red when editing.
Turn knob to cycle parameters, push and turn to edit, push again to accept changes.
Double-click the control knob to reset a parameter to its default factory value.
Press the [store] button to save changes; the button lights when edits are made.