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Studio Electronics SE-1 User Manual

Studio Electronics SE-1
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Studio Electronics SE-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnalog Synthesizer
Oscillators2 VCOs
LFO1 LFO with multiple waveforms
PolyphonyMonophonic
Envelopes2 ADSR Envelopes
WaveformsSawtooth, Square, Triangle
MIDIIn/Out/Thru
Dimensions19"
KeyboardNo
Filter24dB/octave low-pass

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Warnings and Precautions

Lists essential safety guidelines for product operation and handling, including water, volume, ventilation, heat, dust, and power cords.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Alerts users to electrical shock risks and the danger of opening the unit, emphasizing qualified service personnel.

Grounding Instructions

Explains the importance of grounding for reducing electric shock risk and proper connection procedures.

Important Notes and Recommendations

Power Supply Concerns

Advises turning off power before connections and using separate power outlets to prevent issues.

Placement Concerns

Discusses potential hum from proximity to amplifiers and interference from TV/radio receivers.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Provides guidance on cleaning the unit gently with a soft cloth and avoiding solvents.

Other Precautions

Recommends protecting the unit from jolts, vibration, pressure, and notes normal heat generation.

Oscillator Bank and Tuning

Oscillator Bank

Details wave form selection, pulse width adjustment, and frequency controls for oscillators.

Oscillator Tune Page

Explains octave and fine-tune settings for oscillators, including Master Tune and Fine 2/3.

Sound Filtering and Shaping

Filter Controls

Describes Frequency, Resonance, 24dB filter selection, and Tracking for the audio filter.

Envelopes Overview

Introduces the four envelopes, noting their assignments to filter and amplifier, and flexibility of Envelopes 3 & 4.

VCF Envelope Generator

Explains how the VCF envelope shapes timbre via Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release parameters.

Amplifier and Envelope Editing

VCA Controls

Details how ADSR controls shape amplifier output and envelope amounts for destinations.

Envelope Edit Page

Covers Envelopes 1-4, their destinations, velocity sensitivity, and assignable functions.

Modulation and Control Parameters

Modulation (LFOs)

Explains LFO rate and depth controls, and how switches affect LFO 2 and LFO 3.

Modulation Edit Page

Lists LFOs 1-3, their destinations, waveforms, and modulation capabilities.

Modulation MIDI Sync Page

Describes assigning MIDI time clock to drive LFOs and selecting key triggering options.

Control Section

Details Volume, Glide, Shift, and Save functions for operational control.

Patch Management and Edit Pages

Programmer

Explains how to navigate and select patches using the programmer interface.

Audio Mix Level Edit Page

Covers adjusting output levels for Oscillators, Ring Modulator, and Noise, including N2VCA routing.

Miscellaneous Edit Page #1

Details Glide, Auto Glide, Mult Trigger, and Note Priority settings.

Miscellaneous Edit Page #2

Covers 12dB filter type, Envelope Invert, Envelope Curve, and OSC Bounce settings.

MIDI and Pitch Bend Control

MIDI Edit Page #1

Assigns MIDI control to Mod wheel, After touch, and Continuous Controllers 1 & 2.

MIDI Edit Page #2

Configures MIDI channel, memory protection, and System Exclusive functions.

Bend Page

Sets pitch bend range, assigns bender to filter cutoff, and controls transpose.

Program Naming and System Functions

Name Program Page

Guides users on naming patches using the cursor, Q knob, and arrow keys.

Common Functions

Explains setting MIDI channel, saving patches, escaping edits, accessing pages, and bank selection.

Screen Jumps

Lists button/knob combinations for quick navigation to specific edit pages.

External Input

Describes processing external audio signals through the SE-1's VCF/VCA, requiring a MIDI note.

SE1X Update Features Addendum

Added Features and Functionality

Details new features like quadrupled memory, smoothed pot response, enhanced MIDI, external input, and Flash ROM upgrades.

Software Version

Indicates where the software version is displayed on the main patch page.

Memory Banks

Explains the SE-1X's 8 memory banks (4 ROM, 4 RAM) and navigation.

Software Version Specifics

Sound Bank Details (v0.73)

Lists the contents of sound banks for software version 0.73.

Sound Bank Details (v0.72)

Lists the contents of sound banks for software version 0.72, noting missing patches.

Saving Patches (v0.72)

Describes the procedure for saving edited patches from ROM to RAM in version 0.72.

Advanced Operations and Support

Saving Patches RAM to RAM

Explains how to save patches from RAM to other RAM locations.

External Audio Input

Details using the external input to process audio through the SE-1's filter circuits.

Bugs and Updates

Mentions potential bugs and where to find updates and further information.