Quick Start Tutorial This explains basic operation of the ESX-1. For a detailed explanation of operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Preparations 1 Connect the included AC/AC power supply to the ESX-1’s ~AC 9V connector, and plug the AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet. You must first connect the AC/AC power supply to the ESX-1, and then plug it into the AC outlet. 2 Connect audio cables from the ESX-1’s line out jacks (L/MONO, R) to your mixer or powered monitor system (amplified speakers). If you are using a monaural connection, use the L/MONO jack. 3 You must turn off the power before making connections.
Playing a Demo song The ESX-1 contains several demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to the demo Song (☞ Owner’s manual: p.75) songs to get an idea of the ESX-1’s sound and potential. 1 Press the SONG key. The SONG key will light. 2 The display will show the current song name and number. Demo Song (☞ Owner’s manual: p.18) If it does not, press the SONG key a second time. 3 Turn the dial to select a song. 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play back the song (the key will light).
Playing a pattern Pattern (☞ Owner’s manual: p.35) 1 Press the PATTERN key (the key will light). 2 The display will show the current pattern name and number. If it 3 Turn the dial to select a pattern (A.01—D.64) 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play the pattern (the key will light). does not, press the PATTERN key a second time. When the pattern ends, playback will return to the beginning of the pattern and will continue to loop.
Pressing keys to play the sound of a part You can play the sound of a part by pressing the drum part keys, or by se- Part (☞ Owner’s manual: p.38) lecting a synth part and pressing the step keys with the KEYBOARD key turned on. The sound of each part will differ depending on the pattern. Turn the dial to select various patterns, and try out the wide variety of sounds. Playing the sound of a drum part Press a drum part key 1 through 7B and you will hear the sound assigned to each key.
Let’s try sampling 1 Connect the audio device from which you want to sample to the ESX-1’s audio input jack (AUDIO IN). 2 Turn the AUDIO IN THRU key on (the key will light), and check the input sound. 3 Adjust the output level of the external device or the AUDIO IN LEVEL knob of the ESX-1 so that the peak icon (CLIP) does not light even when the output of the connected device is loudest. 4 Press the SAMPLE key (the key will light).
To record during playback If a musical idea strikes you while a pattern is playing, you can start recording immediately, without having to stop playback. 1 2 Start the pattern playing. 3 If you want to record a drum part, press the drum part key for that part at the desired timing. Press the REC key (it will light).
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