ENSONIQ ESQ-1 User Manual

Explains the page-driven interface for programming, covering parameters, pages, and soft buttons.

Guides on changing parameters, using the compare function, edit buffer, and button states.

Covers keyboard-wide settings like tuning, velocity sensitivity, and MIDI parameters.

Details the ESQ-1's digital waveform memory and the characteristics of various waveform types.

Introduces modulation sources (LFOs, Envelopes) and how to apply them to parameters.

Illustrates the signal flow of an ESQ-1 voice, from oscillators to output.

Lists and describes specific pages for programming, such as Oscillator Pitch and Filter.

Details the process for saving new programs or copying existing ones to memory.

Explains saving and loading data via Cartridge, Tape, and MIDI connections.

Covers procedures for saving and loading sequencer data to audio tape.

Outlines methods for transferring programs via MIDI to other devices.

Provides a general introduction to the ESQ-1's sequencer, MIDI connection, and digital sequencing.

Explains how to create, select, and play sequences and songs.

Details the operation of record, stop, play buttons, and the sequencer foot switch.

Describes the different operational states of the sequencer (Stop, Play, Record).

Covers essential utility functions for sequencer management, like keeping track data.

Explains the concept of tracks, their general properties, and recording practices.

Guides on selecting tracks, assigning programs, and viewing track status.

Details track mix levels, MIDI channel assignments, and status settings.

Covers control pages for metronome, clock, loop, and locate functions.

Explains how to create new sequences/songs and erase sequencer data.

Covers the fundamental steps for sequencing, starting with recording the first track.

Details methods for recording additional tracks, including overdubbing and punch-in.

Explains setting up MIDI connections for sequencing external instruments.

Guides on configuring MIDI modes and channels for destination instruments.

Introduces the main edit page and its options for modifying tracks, sequences, and songs.

Covers track editing functions like transpose, quantize, merge, and copy.

Explains the step editing mode for precise manipulation and punch-in/out.

Details sequence editing functions such as append, change length, and copy.

Describes chaining sequences into songs and managing song playback.

Covers editing individual steps within a song, including transposition and repeats.

Guides on syncing the ESQ-1 with drum machines using MIDI and tape.

Explains the MIDI messages for song position synchronization.

Covers recording and syncing to an external tape track for precise timing.

Explains using the ESQ-1 to control other MIDI instruments and devices.

Outlines the primary functions for saving and loading data via cartridge, tape, or MIDI.

Details procedures for saving/loading sequencer memory to audio tape and verification.

Describes sending and loading sequencer data via MIDI to Mirage or ESQ-1 units.

Lists MIDI program numbers for internal and cartridge programs.

Provides detailed MIDI implementation specifications and data formats.

A comprehensive list of MIDI parameters with their page and number references.

A summary chart of MIDI functions, including transmitted and recognized data.

A template for logging track details, program selection, and MIDI configurations.