Sonicware ELZ 1 play User Manual

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Default Chapter6
- Table of Contents6
Names of Parts8
Connection Example10
Basic Operations - General11
- Preparing a Power Supply11
- Starting up11
- Turning the Unit off11
Recalling and Saving MEMORY Settings Recalling MEMORY Settings12
- Saving Settings to MEMORY12
Mode Overview13
Selecting Synth Engines and Editing Parameters14
- Synth Engines and Parameters15
- Modulation of Synth Engine Parameters39
Creating, Waveforms for the 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH41
- Creating Waveforms in the 8BIT WAVEMEM41
- Synth41
- Creating Waveforms in the 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH (FM MODE)41
- Copying Waveforms between MEMORY and Banks42
Recording Audio Data for Use with DNA EXPLORER and Sigrinder43
- Recording43
Selecting and Editing Envelopes44
- Envelope Types and Parameters45
Selecting Filters and Editing Parameters Filter Modulation52
Editing Effects55
- Effect Types and Parameters56
Selecting and Editing Settings68
Editing Sequencer72
- Display72
- Main Operations in Sequencer Mode73
- Step Recording74
- Parameters When Stopped/Step Recording75
- Real-Time Recording77
Selecting and Editing MIXER78
Using LOOPER81
- Main Operations for LOOPER81
- Record to LOOPER82
- Editing Looper Setting83
TEMPO Setting87
- Setting Metronome87
Changing the Keyboard Octave Range88
MEMORY Management90
- Selecting MEMORY90
- Changing MEMORY Names91
- Initializing the Settings of One MEMORY92
- Exporting MEMORY Settings93
- Importing MEMORY Settings94
Pattern Management95
- Changing PATTERN Name96
- Initializing the Settings of One Pattern97
- Exporting Pattern Settings98
- Importing Pattern Settings99
LOOPER Management100
- Selecting LOOPER100
LOOPER Management101
- Changing LOOPER Names101
- Deleting One LOOPER102
WAVEDATA Management103
- Exporting Waveforms for the 8BIT WAVEMEM SYNTH/8BIT WAVMEM SYNTH （FM MODE103
- Importing Waveform Data for Use by the 8BIT WAVMEM SYNTH/8BIT WAVMEM SYNTH (FM MODE)105
- Exporting Waveform Data Used with DNA EXPLORER /Sigrinder106
- Importing Waveform Data for Use with DNA Explorer/Sigrinder108
MIDI Functions109
- Setting MIDI Channels109
- Using the MIDI THRU Function111
- Setting CLOCK out111
SYNC Functions112
- Synchronizing the ELZ_1 Play with External Clock (CLOCK Menu)112
AUDIO SYNC Functions113
- Connecting an External Clock Source to the ELZ_1 Play aux in Jack113
- AUDIO SYNC out Function114
VELOCITY Function115
- Adjusting VELOCITY115
DUAL MONO Mode116
Adjusting aux in GAIN117
Adjusting MASTER TUNE118
CARD Functions119
- Accessing the ELZ_1 Play Card from Pc/Mac (USB Mass Storage Mode)119
- Using User Waveforms with ZTRINGS120
- Using Drum Kit that Created by Smpltrek with STK DRUMMER121
- Delete Files in the External Card Storage122
- Backing up All User Data in the ELZ_1 Play123
- Restoring Backup User Data to the ELZ_1125
- Play125
- Formatting the External Card Storage126
Changing POWER Settings127
- Setting AUTO POWER off127
- Changing Battery Type127
Restoring the ELZ_1 Play to Ask Factory Default Settings128
System Information129
Updating the ELZ_1 Play Firmware130
Troubleshooting131
- There Is no Sound or It Is very Low131
- The Display Is Dark or Blinking131
- A Pc/Mac Does Not Recognize the ELZ_1132
- Play132
Specs133

Questions and Answers:

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Sean HebertAug 7, 2025
How to troubleshoot no sound on Sonicware ELZ 1 play Synthesizer?
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  Dana DavisAug 7, 2025
  If you are experiencing no sound or very low sound from your Sonicware Synthesizer, there are several things you can check: * Ensure the VOL knob on the back of the unit is properly adjusted. * Verify the MEMORY LEVEL is set correctly. * Try setting the TYPE to OFF for both the filter and effects. * Examine the envelope SUSTAIN value; if it's set to 0, the sound will be silent while the note is sustained. * In the MIXER settings, confirm that MUTE is not enabled and that the LEVEL is not set to 0.
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Keith MurrayAug 16, 2025
What to do if PC/Mac does not recognize Sonicware ELZ 1 play Synthesizer ELZ_1 play?
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  Michael WashingtonAug 16, 2025
  If your PC/Mac is not recognizing the Sonicware Synthesizer ELZ_1 play, try the following: 1. Allow 10–30 seconds for recognition upon initial connection. 2. Ensure ELZ_1 play is in USB mass storage mode if you want to connect as mass storage. 3. Try a different USB port or cable. 4. Connect directly to the PC/Mac without a USB hub or extension. 5. Disconnect other USB devices. 6. Disable antivirus and background applications. 7. Restart your computer. 8. Test on another PC/Mac if available. 9. For Macs, in Finder preferences, check the box next to 'External disks'. If the issue persists, the mass storage data might be corrupted. In this case you should format the mass storage in the ELZ_1 play. Be aware that this operation will erase the data in the mass storage.