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Steps to copy parameters between programs.
Explains functions for copying parameters between programs.
Notes on parameter changes from earlier versions.
Information about the manual's preliminary status and revision.
Overview of the Chroma's central computer and circuit boards.
Details the structure and components of synthesizer channels.
Outlines the core audio and control signal components.
Explains the role and types of parameters in programming.
Step-by-step guide to modifying parameters and programs.
Describes parameters accessed via the left panel controls.
Describes parameters accessed via the right panel controls.
Explains different types of parameter control ranges.
Explains how control signals are measured and scaled.
Describes the parameter clearing feature for initializing settings.
Provides guidelines for common programming structures and accepted usage.
Details parameters controlled by the left panel.
Explains sequences for accessing parameters and modes.
Describes various switch combinations for functions like EDIT, COPY, PROG SELECT.
Details parameters like Main Transpose, Link Transpose, Keyboard Split.
Explains link balance and program sequence settings.
Defines the synthesizer channel configuration based on PATCH settings.
Details specific PATCH configurations and their applications.
Details specific PATCH configurations and their applications.
Details specific PATCH configurations and their applications.
Details specific PATCH configurations and their applications.
Controls the speed of pitch transitions in glide.
Selects between portamento and glissando for glide.
Controls synchronization type for sweep generators.
Sets the unmodulated sweep rate.
Selects modulation source for sweep rate.
Establishes the waveshape generated by the sweep.
Sets envelope peak based on key velocity and attack time.
Sets decay and release time constants.
Details modulation sources and delay features.
Controls the unmodulated pitch of the oscillator.
Selects and adjusts modulation sources for pitch.
Selects the waveshape produced by the oscillator.
Details pulse output behavior and sawtooth options.
Adjusts pulse width and its modulation sources.
Selects filter mode (LP/HP) and adjusts resonance (Q).
Controls filter tuning and its modulation sources.
Details modulation select and depth for filters.
Selects and sets gain for amp modulation inputs.
Selects fixed post-modulation for the amplifier.
Overview of SET SPLIT functions: setups, subroutines, diagnostics, aids.
Controls cassette operations and interface commands.
Uses SET SPLIT for envelope parameter thresholds and rates.
Step-by-step example for creating a specific sound.
Important notes on cassette operations and controls.
Explains functions for loading and saving programs.
Defines BOARD, CHANNEL, CURRENT PROGRAM, EDIT MODE, ENVELOPE.
Defines GLIDE, GLISSANDO, INSTRUMENT, KEYBOARD SPLIT, LINKING, MODIFIED FLAG.
Defines PANEL MODE, PANEL PARAMETER, PARAMETER, PATTERN, PORTAMENTO.
Defines PROGRAM, SWEEP, TEMP MODE, VOICE.
General| Polyphony | 16 voices |
|---|---|
| Oscillators | 2 per voice |
| Type | Analog |
| Year Released | 1982 |
| Filter | 24 dB/octave resonant low-pass |
| LFO | 1 |
| Envelopes | 2 ADSR |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
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