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Chapter 1ÑWelcome

ENSONIQ ZR-76 Musician's Manual 1

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZR-76, and thank you for choosing ENSONIQ, the leader in

workstation design since the 1987 introduction of the first affordable workstation, the ESQ-1. The ZR-76 is

an exciting, third-generation product. Based on the popular MR-76, the ZR-76 takes the concept of a song

composition workstation to the next step.

The ZR-76 offers a comprehensive array of tools for the composer and performer: terrific CD-quality 44kHz

soundsÑincluding The Perfect Pianoª by William CoakleyÑcrystal-clear 18-bit effects, a full-featured 16

Track Recorder, a powerful FX/Mixdown facility, a built-in Drum Machine for jamming, and ENSONIQÕs

revolutionary Idea Padª, a brand-new way to capture inspiration as it strikes. The ZR-76 also features the

latest advances in ENSONIQÕs SoundFinderª technology, as well as onscreen Help. These features, and

more, will be discussed in the overview later in this chapter.

The first thing youÕd probably like to do is check out some of your ZRÕs exciting features.

The simplest way to listen to the ZR-76 is by using stereo headphones. Push the ZRÕs Master Volume slider

all the way down and plug your headphones into the rear-panel Phones jack. The Phones jack output

works with both low and high impedance headphones. Make sure you set the Master Volume slider

carefullyÑhigh-output volume levels could damage your hearing. Play some keys on the keyboard, and

carefully move the Master Volume slider up to a comfortable listening level.

You may also listen using the rear-panel Main Left and Main Right outputs (or the Main Left output only if

you want to listen in mono). If youÕre connecting your ZR-76 to a mixer, lower the mixerÕs input trims and

faders all the way. Move the ZRÕs Master Volume slider all the way up, and then adjust the input trims and

faders on your mixer to set the volume to an appropriate level.

If youÕd like to run the ZRÕs Main outputs through your home stereo, bear in mind that your ZR-76 is

capable of producing a far greater dynamic range than what your system may be used to, and so, a little

care is required. Set the ZRÕs Master Volume slider about halfway up, and operate your stereo at

conservative levels to be on the safe side.

ThereÕs a more detailed description of how to connect the ZR-76 and set appropriate volume levels in

Chapter 2 of the ZR-76 Musician's ManualÑThe ZR-76 Studio.

Once youÕve got a listening method established, you can power up your ZR-76.

1. Plug the ZRÕs line cord into the AC Line receptacle on its rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded AC outlet.

3. Press the Power button on the right side (viewed from the front) of the ZRÕs rear panel.

Once your ZR-76 completes its power-up sequence, the display will look something like this:

Sound EXP036:00

PIANO-A :PerfectPno

YouÕre ready to start enjoying your ZR-76 sounds.

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