User Manual

- PRESETS & FACTORY RESTORE -

The 8-STEP PROGRAM holds up to 100 presets in its internal flash memory. The first 10

presets, numbered 0 through 9 are accessible on the 8-STEP’s top panel. The remaining

presets are only accessible when using either the optional 8-STEP PROGRAM FOOT

CONTROLLER or via MIDI.

All user parameters are saved in presets, including the position of the expression pedal at

the time you save. Two parameters that are not saved into the presets are the MIDI Clock

tempo and the MIDI Channel. It is not possible for the 8-STEP to save the MIDI Clock

setting though it will save the chosen TAP DIVIDE setting. If you load a preset that was

saved while syncing to MIDI Clock all parameters will be restored, simply connect the MIDI

master to the 8-STEP and start the master clock. The 8-STEP will respond as it did when

you saved the preset.

LOADING PRESETS

When a preset is loaded, the decimal LED on the display lights up solid. If no preset is

loaded, the decimal LED will be off. If you change a parameter after loading a preset, the

decimal LED blinks to indicate a preset is loaded but has been modified since it was loaded.

Return the parameter to its setting in the preset and the decimal LED stops blinking.

PRESET CUE

If you load a preset while the 8-STEP’s sequencer is running, the presets do not load

immediately, instead the preset is cued up and waits until the current sequence comes to

an end at which point the new preset is loaded without missing a beat. During the time the

preset is cued, its digit will blink rapidly on the display.

If you would like to bypass the Preset Cue press the RESET FSW after loading the preset

into the Preset Cue. Presets load immediately if the sequence is paused.

LOADING PRESETS ON 8-STEP MAIN UNIT

1. Enter Preset mode by pressing and holding the MODE knob until you see a

flash on the digit display. Now release the knob.

2. As long as the Foot Controller is not attached, you will see a number on the

display. This number represents the preset. If the Foot Controller is attached, an

is displayed.

3. Turn the MODE knob to change the number.

4. Press and release the MODE knob to load the preset. If the sequencer is running,

the preset will be put in the Preset Cue and the number will blink rapidly on the

display. If the sequencer is stopped, the preset loads immediately.

5. If you turn the MODE knob while a preset is loaded, the number in the display

blinks to indicate that the preset number currently displayed is not the preset

that is actually loaded.