Specifications

Instrument, Bank & Preset Parameters
Selecting Key Ranges For Importing
When you encounter a situation that requires you to choose a limited key range for importing a
non-ASR sound, there are a couple of guidelines to follow:
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The default is A0 - C8, which is a 127 note range. Try limiting the key-range to the length of
your keyboard to start. The only drawback is that you wiIl not have notes to allow you to
raise/lower the instrument by an octave.
l If you know that you only need to play a part over a given note range, simply select that
range.
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In the case of drums and percussion, it is likely that each note will have a different drum on
it. Using the documentation supplied with the CD-ROM, select the note or notes that give
you the instruments you need.
l Again, in the case of drums and percussion, you will find breaking up a kit into multiple
instruments the best route to go.
Roland Filter Resonance
Roland sounds that rely on the resonant filter will not sound the same on the ASR-10, which
doesn’t offer a resonance mode on its filter. Analog-style synth sounds are most likely to use this
parameter (synth basses, leads etc.). Don’t despair - you can purchase a resonant filter effect
algorithm from WAVeBOY Industries and add that much needed quality to your sound. For
more information, contact them at:
WAVeBOY Industries
P.O. Box 233
Paoli, PA 19301 USA
[phone]
Final Suggestions
Version 3 for the ASR-10 opens up a huge selection of sounds for your music. With a little care
and planning you will find that you can take advantage of the majority of Akai and Roland
CD-ROM libraries.
We do recommend that you look carefully at a disk before purchasing it, ensuring that its memory
size and instrument configurations match the ASR-10’s importing capabilities. Ask if the
company has a listing of instrument names and sizes they can send you. If you are in doubt, see if
the seller offers a return policy so you do not end up with a disk that you cannot use. Enjoy!
ENSONIQ ASR-10 Version 3 Operating System
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