E-Mu Vintage Keys User Manual

Vintage Keys Operation Manual i
Operation Manual
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Important Notice:
In order to obtain warranty service on your Vintage Keys unit, the serial number
sticker must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of
purchase. If there is no serial number sticker on the Vintage Keys, please contact
E-MU Systems at once.
This product is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,404,529; 4,506,579; 4,699,038; 4,987,600; 5,013,105; 5,072,645;
5,111,727; 5,144,676; 5,170,367; 5,248,845; 5,303,309; 5,317,104;
5,342,990; 5,430,244 and foreign patents and/or pending patents. All other
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subject to change without notice.

E-Mu Vintage Keys Specifications

General

Brand	E-Mu
Model	Vintage Keys
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Explains the necessity and procedure for grounding the unit for electrical safety.

User Maintenance Instructions

Provides guidelines for keeping the unit clean and performing basic maintenance.

Setup

Connection Instructions

Details how to connect the Vintage Keys to audio systems, MIDI devices, and accessories.

Basic Setup

Performance Setup

Studio Setup

Instant Gratification

Auditioning Presets

Selecting and Quick Editing Presets

Details on selecting factory presets and performing basic quick edits.

Exploring Beats Mode

Guide to using the 16-track sequencer for live performance and groove creation.

Exploring the Master Arpeggiator

Explains how to use the multi-channel Arpeggiator for complex sequences.

Multi-Channel Arpeggiator

Details on running up to 16 arpeggiators simultaneously.

Basic Operations

Save/Copy Button

Explains the Save/Copy button for managing presets.

Real-time Controller Knobs

Explains how real-time controller knobs function for parameter control.

Knob Functions

Command Functions

Main Screen

Channel Volume

Channel Pan

Sound Navigator

Helps select instruments and presets by category.

Multisetups

Manages performance setups by saving and restoring configurations.

Arp/Beats Menu

Beats

Overview of the 16-track play-only sequencer for live performance.

Beats Mode

Configuration for Beats mode, including status, channel, and trigger settings.

Beats Controllers

Controlling Beats with real-time controllers like velocity and transpose.

Beats Keys Layout

Beats Keys Offset

Beats Part Transpose

Beats Part Group

MIDI Song Start

Arpeggiators

Overview of the arpeggiator function and its multi-channel capabilities.

Master Arpeggiator Parameters

Detailed parameters for the Master Arpeggiator, including controllers and modes.

Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern

Guide to creating and editing custom arpeggiator patterns.

Controllers Menu

Realtime Control Functions

Overview of real-time controls like keyboard transpose, channel, and local control.

Keyboard Velocity Curve

Global Menu

Defining Global Parameters

Sets global parameters affecting overall performance, range, and effects.

Master Transpose/Tune

Master Bend Range

Master Velocity Curve

Modifies velocity data using global curves for external MIDI controllers.

Mix Output

Master Effects

Assigns effect processors globally for Multi mode or Omni/Poly modes.

Effects Mode

Master FXA Algorithm

FXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxA

Master FXB Algorithm

FXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay Time

Miscellaneous Parameters

MIDI Menu

Keyboard Outputs MIDI

Knobs Output MIDI

Transmit MIDI Clock

MIDI Enable

Receive Program Change

MIDI Program Change -> Preset

MIDI SysEx ID

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data

MIDI Mode

Preset Programming

Editing Presets

Explains how to edit existing presets for familiarity and customization.

Changing the Instrument

Changing the Tuning of an Instrument

Chorus

Volume Envelope

Shapes the sound's volume over time using Factory or programmed envelope settings.

Working with Filters

Explains how filters remove or accentuate frequencies for sound shaping.

Adding the Filter Envelope

Modulating Filter Frequency with the Filter Envelope via PatchCord.

Changing Filter Types

Troubleshooting

Addresses common issues with filter envelopes and DCA interaction.

Linking Presets

Creates new sounds by layering or splitting presets.

Appendix

Basic Preset Knob Functions

Preset Categories

Keyboard Velocity Curves

PatchCord Amount Chart

Installing Sound SIMMs

Instructions for installing sound SIMM modules.

MIDI

Technical Specifications

Warranty

Details the product warranty terms, conditions, and limitations.

Limited Warranty

Details the warranty terms, conditions, and limitations for the original purchaser.

How To Obtain Warranty Service

Provides contact information and procedures for obtaining warranty service.