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ENSONIQ SQ-R User Manual

ENSONIQ SQ-R
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Synthesizer
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Musician's
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Table of Contents

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ENSONIQ SQ-R Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandENSONIQ
ModelSQ-R
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the ENSONIQ SQ-R

Smart Transmit Functionality

Explains the Smart Transmit feature, allowing the SQ-R to add MIDI master controller features to any keyboard.

Getting Started with the SQ-R

Powering On and Grounding

Instructions for powering the SQ-R and essential information on grounding for safe operation.

Rear Panel Connections Overview

Details the functions of the MIDI In/Out/Thru, Pedal/CV, and Audio Output jacks.

Front Panel Controls and Modes

An overview of the front panel controls, LCD display, and the SQ-R's four operational modes.

Parametric Programming Basics

Introduction to screen-driven programming, parameter navigation, and value adjustment.

Memory Card Usage and Reinitialization

Information on using memory cards and procedures for reinitializing the SQ-R unit.

System Control Functions

MIDI In Mode Operations and Global Controllers

Detailed explanation of MIDI In modes (OMNI, POLY, MULTI) and global controllers in MONO mode.

Program Change and Preset Handling

Configuration of Program Change messages and selecting preset effects via MIDI.

Preset Management and Performance Parameters

Saving, Copying, and Abandoning Presets

Procedures for saving, copying, and discarding preset edits and creations.

Performance Parameter Overview

Explanation of Performance Parameters and their organization into Parameter and Mix Banks.

Parameter Bank: Transpose and Key Range

Configuration of Transpose and Key Range parameters for individual tracks within presets.

Program Changes and MIDI Preset Selection

How SQ-R handles Program Changes and selects preset effects via MIDI.

Smart Transmit Functionality Details

In-depth explanation of the Smart Transmit function and its controller capabilities.

MULTI Mode MIDI Channel Reception

How the SQ-R receives MIDI data on multiple channels in MULTI mode.

SQ-R Effects Processing

Understanding SQ-R Effects

An overview of the SQ-R's digital signal processing system and its integrated effects.

Programming and Effects Busses

Instructions for programming effects and understanding the effects bus routing scheme.

Effect Modulators and Ramps

Explanation of effect modulators, including Mod Destination, Source, Amount, and Ramp shapes.

Programming the SQ-R

Saving and Copying Sounds

Instructions for saving new sounds into memory and copying existing sounds to other locations.

Standard Sound Programming

SQ-R Envelope Generators (ENV 1, ENV 2, AMP)

Detailed explanation of the SQ-R's advanced envelope generators for pitch, filter, and amplitude.

Envelope Level (Levl) and Time Settings

Configuration of envelope levels (Initial, Peak, Breakpoint, Sustain) and time segments (Attack, Decay, Release).

Filter Bank: Types, Poles, and Cutoff

Overview of digital filters, including low-pass/high-pass types, poles, and cutoff frequency.

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