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Product type | Digital synthesizer |
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Product color | Black, Blue |
Sound effects | Delay, Reverberation |
Keyboard number of keys | - |
DC-in jack | Yes |
Input voltage | 9 V |
Power source type | AC, Battery |
Depth | 129 mm |
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Width | 73 mm |
Height | 59 mm |
Weight | 450 g |
Describes the top panel controls and indicators of the S-1 synthesizer.
Details the connectors and ports on the rear of the S-1 synthesizer.
Explains key controllers like Display, TEMPO/VALUE knob, PLAY/REC buttons.
Introduces the oscillator for generating basic waveforms (Sawtooth, Square).
Explains how the filter section modifies harmonic components and tone.
Controls sound volume and changes attack/decay via envelope generator.
Creates control signals for time-based sound changes (ADSR).
Covers LFO, RANDOM, and NOISE for OSC/FILTER modulation.
Adds spatial depth and feel with Delay, Reverb, and Chorus effects.
Generates original waveforms using the square wave oscillator.
Chops waveforms to emphasize harmonics (overtones).
Details how to input notes using step pads or keyboard pads (chord).
Details editing note number, velocity, gate, and probability for steps.
Details how to record and delete motions (parameter changes).
Covers copying, pasting, and inserting steps for pattern manipulation.
Covers saving, copying, initializing, and reloading patterns.
Explains how to activate and use the arpeggiator function.
Makes selected steps play back in a loop during pattern playback.
Transposes pitches played by keyboard pads and sequencer.
Controls tones by tilting the unit (pitch and roll).
Adds a rising (Riser) or falling (Downer) sound effect.
Explains how to use and configure the metronome.
Sets overall probability for notes to sound in a pattern.
Controls delay and reverb using system parameters.
Transmits/receives audio/MIDI data via USB connection.
Returns the S-1 to its original factory-set state.
Procedures for backing up and restoring S-1 data.
Details how to configure and execute various function parameters and menus.
Maps knobs to normal operations and SHIFT-button operations.
Lists technical specifications of the S-1 unit.
Diagram illustrating the audio and control signal paths.
Details MIDI functions, messages, and control changes.