User Manual
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OB-6 Operation Manual
Getting Started
Live Panel Mode
The OB-6 also features a “live panel” mode in which its sound switches
to the current settings of its knobs and buttons. In other words, the current
preset is ignored and what you see on the front panel is what you hear. This
is a great mode for learning, experimentation, and instant gratication.
To enter live panel mode:
• Press the manual button to toggle it on. Note that you can’t change
programs or banks with manual on.
To return to preset mode:
• Press the manual button again to toggle it off.
MANUAL
Toggling on the manual button enables “live panel” mode
Be aware when entering live panel mode that the current settings of the OB-6
knobs and switches may be such that no sound is produced. This could be because
the Mixer levels are all set to zero, or some other reason. See Appendix B: Trouble-
shooting and Support for a checklist that can help you identify the cause.
Saving a Program
If you’ve created a sound that you like, you’ll probably want to save it.
Saving a program overwrites a previously saved program. Sound design-
ers often save many incremental versions of a program as they continue
to rene it. These intermediate versions often make good jumping off
points for new sounds.
To save a program to the same preset location:
1. Press the write button. Its LED begins blinking.
2. Press a program selector button (0-9) to specify the “ones” digit of the
program.
3. The write button LED stops blinking and the program is saved.