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Sequential Prophet X User’s Guide
Using Sampled Instruments .............................99
Selecting and Modifying a Sampled Instrument .............99
Layering Two Different Sampled Instruments ..............100
Bypassing the Low-pass Filter on Sampled Instruments ......101
Using Sample Stretch ................................101
Using the Prophet VS Waves ..........................103
Manipulating Samples and Loops .......................105
Reversing a sample .................................. 105
Changing Sample Start and End Points and Adding a Loop ...106
Creating ”Granular-Style” Loops ........................108
Creating Longer Loops ...............................109
Combining Samples and Synthesis ...................... 110
Blending Real and Synthesized Strings .................. 110
Blending Contrasting Sounds .......................... 111
Using 16-Voice Mode .................................. 112
A Final Word ......................................... 113
Chapter 4: Connections/Setups ........................114
Rear Panel Connections ............................... 114
Using USB ........................................... 116
Calibrating the Prophet X ............................... 117
Calibrating the Filters ................................. 117
Calibrating the Pitch and Mod Wheels ......................117
Calibrating the Touch Sliders ..............................117
Resetting the Global Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Importing Programs and Banks .........................120
Formatting a USB Flash Drive ...........................121
Importing Add-On Samples/Instruments ..................121
Updating the Prophet X OS .............................122
Global Settings .......................................123
Appendix A:
Modulation Sources .................................130
Appendix B:
Modulation Destinations ..............................131
Appendix C:
Alternative Tunings ..................................132
Appendix D:
Troubleshooting and Support .........................136
T roubleshooting .....................................136
Contacting Technical Support ..........................138
Warranty Repair .....................................138
Appendix E:
MIDI Implementation .................................140
MIDI Messages .....................................141
NRPN Messages ....................................145
Control NRPN Data ..................................152
SysEx Messages ....................................152
Packed Data Format .................................156