E-Mu B-3 Dokumentacja

64-Voice Tone Wheel OrganOPERATIONMANUAL

2 E-MU Systems IntroductionOverview The patch bay also contains a set of arithmetic modifiers, letting you create complex synthesis models. Four fr

92 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer ParametersDefining the Real-time Crossfade Range The Real-time Crossfade window lets you control the volume of

B-3 Operation Manual 93Edit MenuDefining Layer Parameters4. Press Enter, then use the Data Entry Control to advance to the Real-time Crossfade page.5

94 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer Parameters1. Press the Edit button to access the Edit menu.2. Go to the Instrument screen and select Instrumen

B-3 Operation Manual 95Edit MenuDefining Layer Parameters8. That’s it! Now set each Layer up the way you want. Try radically different instruments, fi

96 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer ParametersTuning The Tuning parameter changes the pitch of the key in semitone and 1/64 semitone intervals. Us

B-3 Operation Manual 97Edit MenuDefining Layer ParametersVolume Envelope An envelope can be described as a “contour” which is used to shape the sound

98 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer ParametersDefining the Volume EnvelopeSee the Programming Basics section of this manual for detailed inform

B-3 Operation Manual 99Edit MenuDefining Layer ParametersChorusing the Layer Chorusing “thickens” the sound by doubling the sound in stereo and then

100 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer ParametersNon-Transpose ModeThis function turns keyboard transposition On or Off for the current layer. With

B-3 Operation Manual 101Edit MenuAssign GroupSynth (low): Same as Synth (last) but with low note priority. When you release the currently sounding s

B-3 Operation Manual 3 Important Safety Instructions Use in countries other than the U.S.A. may require the use of a different line cord or attach

102 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuGlideGlide Glide creates a smooth transition from one note to the next instead of the normal instantaneous change in pitch

B-3 Operation Manual 103Edit MenuZ-Plane FiltersZ-Plane Filters A filter is a device which changes the output of a signal (sound) by removing certai

104 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuZ-Plane FiltersBand-pass1 02 BPF Band-pass filter with 6 dB/octave rolloff on either side of the passband and Q control.B

B-3 Operation Manual 105Edit MenuZ-Plane FiltersEeh-To-Aah 12 VOW “E” to “Ah” formant movement. Q accentuates “peakiness.”UbuOrator 12 VOW Aah-Uuh v

106 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuFilter EnvelopeFilter ParametersThe Freq and Q parameters control various elements of the filter depending on the type of fil

B-3 Operation Manual 107Edit MenuFilter EnvelopeEnvelope RepeatThe Envelope Generators can also be made to repeat. When the envelope repeat function

108 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuAuxiliary EnvelopeAuxiliary Envelope The Auxiliary Envelope is a supplementary general purpose envelope that can be routed

B-3 Operation Manual 109Edit MenuLow Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)The 17 LFO waveforms are shown below.TriangleSquareSine 1,2 Sine 1,3,5SineSawtooth2

110 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuLow Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)SyncThe Sync field specifies whether the LFO is synchronized to a key stroke or is Free Runni

B-3 Operation Manual 111Edit MenuLow Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)DelayThe Delay parameter defines the amount of time between hitting a key on the con

4 E-MU Systems Important Safety InstructionsUser Maintenance Instructions UserMaintenance Instructions 1. The B-3 should be kept clean and dust fr

112 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuLow Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)VariationLFO Variation sets the amount of random variation of the LFO each time you press a

B-3 Operation Manual 113Edit MenuPatchCordsPatchCords PatchCords tie everything together by connecting modulation sources to destinations. Each Patc

114 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPatchCordsModulator PolarityYou will notice that some of the modulation sources have symbols following their names. For exa

B-3 Operation Manual 115Edit MenuPatchCordsRefer to the following table for a list of modulation sources and destinations available in the B-3.Modul

116 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPitch Bend RangePitch Bend Range Specifies the Pitch Wheel range in semitones for the current layer. Pitch Wheel is a standa

B-3 Operation Manual 117Edit MenuCommon PresetParametersThis section of the Edit menu chapter describes parameters that affect all layers in the pre

118 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPreset EffectsThe Mix Output setting in the Master Menu determines if the Preset’s Mix Output routing will be used. This al

B-3 Operation Manual 119Edit MenuFXA AlgorithmFXA Algorithm This screen selects the effect type for Effect Processor A. The “A” effects consist of d

120 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuFXA ParametersFXA Parameters The FXA parameters are Decay, High Frequency Damping, and the FxB to FxA send. Decay sets the

B-3 Operation Manual 121Edit MenuFXB ParametersFXB Parameters The FXB parameters are Feedback, LFO Rate and Delay. Feedback sends the output of the

B-3 Operation Manual 5Important Safety InstructionsRadio and Television Interference A. The power supply cord has been damaged; orB. Objects have

122 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPreset PatchcordsFootswitch 1 Effect B Send 3Flip-Flop Footswitch 1 Effect B Send 4Footswitch 2 Preset Lag InFlip-Flop Foot

B-3 Operation Manual 123Edit MenuInitial Controller AmountInitial Controller AmountThis parameter sets the initial value of MIDI controllers A-L whe

124 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuKeyboard TuningKeyboard Tuning In addition to the standard equally divided octave tuning, B-3 contains twelve factory progr

B-3 Operation Manual 125Edit MenuKeyboard TuningThe Just C Tuning TablesWell Tempered and Just were standard keyboard tunings up until the 20th-cent

126 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPreset LinksPreset Links You can link presets to other presets to create layering or keyboard splits. The current preset ca

B-3 Operation Manual 127Edit MenuPreset Tempo OffsetPreset Tempo Offset This function allows you to double or halve the Master Tempo as it applies t

128 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPlay Solo Layers

B-3 Operation Manual 129Programming TutorialThere is so much you can do with the B-3 it’s impossible to describe it all. This chapter is will give y

130 E-MU SystemsProgramming TutorialEditing Presetsþ To Change the Instrument for any Layer in the Preset6. Move the cursor back up to the first fiel

B-3 Operation Manual 131Programming TutorialEditing PresetsChorus This is an easy one. Chorus works by doubling the instruments and detuning them sl

6 E-MU Systems Foreign Language Warnings - GermanWichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften Foreign Language Warnings- German Wichtige Sicherheits-vorschrif

132 E-MU SystemsProgramming TutorialEditing PresetsEvery instrument in B-3 has it's own predetermined volume envelope which is used when the Vo

B-3 Operation Manual 133Programming TutorialEditing Presets4. Move the cursor to the first field in the bottom line and use the cursor buttons to adva

134 E-MU SystemsProgramming TutorialEditing Presets3. Open the filter back up to 255, then move the cursor to the Q field. 4. Set the Q to 10, then mo

B-3 Operation Manual 135Programming TutorialEditing Presets4. Move the cursor to the last field in the line. This is the Amount field. The Amount field

136 E-MU SystemsProgramming TutorialEditing Presets8. Change the attack rate and note the change in the sound. 9. Set the envelope parameters as sho

B-3 Operation Manual 137Programming TutorialEditing PresetsEnvelope RepeatThe Envelope Generator can also be made to repeat. When the envelope repea

138 E-MU SystemsProgramming TutorialEditing PresetsTroubleshooting A common source of confusion when working with the filter envelope is that the Att

B-3 Operation Manual 139Programming TutorialLinking PresetsLinking PresetsUsing the Link pages in the Edit menu is a quick and easy way to create ne

140 E-MU SystemsProgramming TutorialLinking Presets

B-3 Operation Manual 141EffectsEffects OverviewB-3 has two stereo effects processors. When playing presets one at a time, the two processors can be

B-3 Operation Manual 7Foreign Language Warnings - GermanUnterhaltsinstruktionen für anwender Unterhaltsin-struktionen für anwender 1. B-3 soll sau

142 E-MU SystemsEffectsEffects OverviewSend 2 and Send 3 are also used to route sounds to the Sub 1 and 2 outputs on the back panel. When a plug is

B-3 Operation Manual 143EffectsEffect TypesEffect TypesEffect Parameters “A” Effect types contain Reverb and Delay effects. “B” Effect types contain

144 E-MU SystemsEffectsEffect TypesDecayThe Decay parameter is used when setting “A” type effects. Decay sets the length of time it takes an effect

B-3 Operation Manual 145EffectsEffects Programmed in the PresetEffects Programmed in the PresetEffects are normally programmed as part of the preset

146 E-MU SystemsEffectsMaster Effects9. Set the other effect parameters to your preference. Refer to the infor-mation in the last section for detail

B-3 Operation Manual 147EffectsMaster Effects5. Set the other effect parameters to your preference. Refer to the infor-mation in the last section fo

148 E-MU SystemsEffectsMaster EffectsEffects Mode This control provides a true bypass of the effects engine. Bypass is a useful feature if you are u

B-3 Operation Manual 149EffectsMaster EffectsRefer to the following diagram for a look at how effects are programmed.þ To Program the Effects Globa

150 E-MU SystemsEffectsMaster Effects3. Move the cursor to the Multi mode Effects Control page using the Data Entry Control.4. Set the Effect Contro

B-3 Operation Manual 151EffectsMaster Effects2. Set this amount to 127. Press the cursor button to return the cursor to the top line in the display.

8 E-MU Systems Foreign Language Warnings - German 10. Vermeiden Sie sorgfältig das Eindringen von Gegenständen oder Flüssigkeiten durch die Gehäus

152 E-MU SystemsEffectsGeneral Effect DescriptionsGeneral Effect DescriptionsReverb Reverberation is a simulation of a natural space such as a room

B-3 Operation Manual 153EffectsGeneral Effect DescriptionsChorus The function of a chorus device is to thicken the sound or to make one voice sound

154 E-MU SystemsEffectsGeneral Effect DescriptionsThe B-3 flanger is a stereo device consisting of two separate delay lines controlled by a single se

B-3 Operation Manual 155Save/Copy MenuThe Save/Copy menu is used to save changes to a preset and to copy data between presets. When in “Quick Edit”

156 E-MU SystemsSave/Copy MenuCopying InformationCopying InformationThe Copy operations let you copy information from any preset or layer to any oth

B-3 Operation Manual 157Save/Copy MenuCopying Informationþ To Copy a Layer1. Select the Preset and Layer you want to copy information into.2. Press

158 E-MU SystemsSave/Copy MenuCopying InformationCopy Preset BankThe Copy Preset Bank command lets you copy an entire bank from any ROM or RAM bank

B-3 Operation Manual 159Save/Copy MenuCopying InformationCopy User Bankto FlashThis is a special purpose function to be used with the ROM authoring

160 E-MU SystemsSave/Copy MenuCopying InformationRename Flash SIMM This utility allows you to rename the Flash SIMM and change its ROM ID number. Fl

B-3 Operation Manual 161Save/Copy MenuCopying InformationDuplicate Flash This utility allows you to duplicate Flash SIMMs using B-3. Both Sound and

B-3 Operation Manual 9Foreign Language Warnings - FrenchInstructions de Sécurité Importantes Foreign Language Warnings- French Instructions de Séc

162 E-MU SystemsSave/Copy MenuCopying Information

B-3 Operation Manual 163AppendixThis section provides some of the more technical information about B-3. In this appendix, you will find information a

164 E-MU SystemsAppendixPresetsPresets B-3 comes standard with 384 ROM presets and 512 editable USER preset locations. Presets are organized into ba

B-3 Operation Manual 165AppendixPreset ListingPreset Listing User Bank 0, B-3 Bank 0 ORGAN W/ROTOR0. org:888000000 21. org:888000000 32. org:88

166 E-MU SystemsAppendixPreset ListingPreset Listing User Bank 1, B-3 Bank 1 DIRECT OUT0. dir:800000000 21. dir:800000000 32. dir:880000000 23.

B-3 Operation Manual 167AppendixPreset ListingPreset Listing User Bank 2, B-3 Bank 2 WILDCARDS0. var:1st3PlyPerc21. var:1st3PlyPerc2. var:1st4P

168 E-MU SystemsAppendixRiff ListingB-3 Preset Suffixes The one or two character suffixes after the drawbar numbers furnish additional information abo

AppendixInstrument ListingB-3 Operation Manual 169Instrument ListingThis section lists the raw instruments in the B-3 ROM set. The instruments are a

170 E-MU SystemsAppendixInstrument ListingInstrument ListingB-3 Instrument SuffixesThe one or two character suffixes furnish additional information ab

B-3 Operation Manual 171AppendixVelocity CurvesVelocity CurvesThis section provides diagrams and descriptions of the B-3 velocity curves. Linear0204

10 E-MU SystemsForeign Language Warnings - FrenchInstructions de MaintenanceInstructions Concernant les Risques d’Incendie, d’Electrocution, ou de B

172 E-MU SystemsAppendixVelocity Curves020406080100120020406080100Played Velocity120Curve 6Shifts velocity values up whilecompressing the midde rang

B-3 Operation Manual 173AppendixPatchCord Amount ChartPatchCord Amount ChartThe following chart shows the PatchCord “Amount” settings in order to ge

174 E-MU SystemsAppendixMIDIMIDI MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Information Transmitted Recognized RemarksMIDI Channels --- 1-16Note Numbers --- 0-1

B-3 Operation Manual 175AppendixMIDIProduct ID for B-3 = 0F (15)There is only one edit buffer which is used by the current preset (the preset shown

176 E-MU SystemsAppendixMIDIReceived Channel CommandsChannels number (n) = 0-15. Message bytes are represented in hex. All other numbers are decimal

B-3 Operation Manual 177AppendixTechnical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsAudio Channels: 64MIDI: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI ThruMIDI Channels: 16

178 E-MU SystemsAppendixWarrantyWarranty Please read this warranty, as it gives you specific legal rights.Warranty This product is warranted, to the

B-3 Operation Manual 179AppendixWarrantyWhen returning your unit to the EMU factory, you will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) num

180 E-MU SystemsAppendixWarranty

B-3 Operation Manual 181IndexIndexSymbols“ 114“+” modulation polarity 114“±” modulation polarity 114Numerics12th order filters 7419-tone tuning 1242-

B-3 Operation Manual 11Foreign Language Warnings - FrenchInterférences Radio et TélévisionB. Des objets sont tombés, ou du liquide a été versé sur/à

182 E-MU SystemsIndexMIDI #7 27, 78MIDI real-time 78modes 23quick edit and real-time mode 24real-time 21, 23knobs 23only mode 23standardized MIDI nu

B-3 Operation Manual 183Indextype A 40, 119, 143, 144type B 42, 120, 143, 144vibrato 154enabling MIDI channels 44enter button 23Enveloperepeating 58

184 E-MU SystemsIndexinstrument 77, 129listing 169, 170selecting 86instrument suffix 170inverting LFO waves 60Jjust C tuning 124description 125just i

B-3 Operation Manual 185Indexknobs transmit 24, 48mode 30, 43, 141multi mode 43omni mode 43out 15pan control #10 28poly mode 43port A & B 30real

186 E-MU SystemsIndexmaster bend range 36pitch wheel, range 116pitch, shifting 130pitchbend range 116play solo layers 127polarity, modulation and LF

B-3 Operation Manual 187IndexSsafety instructions 3save/copy button 22save/copy menu 155saving presets 155Scarlatti tuning 124screenmain 26, 32, 35p

188 E-MU SystemsIndexrelease 55vibrato, effect processor 154viewing angle 52viewing angle, screen 52voiceschanging 129voices, stolen 101voltage sett

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12 E-MU SystemsDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYInterférences Radio et TélévisionDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturer:E-MU/Ensoniq1600 Green Hills RoadScot

B-3 Operation Manual 13SetupThis section thoroughly describes how to set up your new B-3 for use. Setup includes unpacking instructions and how to c

14 E-MU SystemsSetupConnection InstructionsConnection InstructionsBasic SetupIf B-3 does not seem to be responding correctly, make sure that bot

B-3 Operation Manual 15SetupConnection InstructionsStudio SetupMIDI InIn this setup, B-3 is controlled by MIDI messages, received at the MIDI input,

16 E-MU SystemsSetupConnection InstructionsPower Up! The power switch is located on the right side of the front panel. You can turn on the B-3 and i

B-3 Operation Manual 17SetupInstant GratificationInstant GratificationThis section presents step-by-step instructions for the most fundamental operati

18 E-MU SystemsSetupInstant Gratificationþ To Audition a Preset1. Select a preset by turning the data entry control while the cursor is anywhere on

B-3 Operation Manual 19SetupInstant GratificationEach bank of 128 presets is identified by a superscripted Bank Number to the right of the preset numb

20 E-MU SystemsSetupInstant GratificationBank Select CommandsWhen you press the Audition button, the Bank Select MSB and LSB are displayed on the top

B-3 Operation Manual 21Basic OperationsFront PanelBasic OperationsFront Panel The B-3 front panel contains an LCD screen, nine buttons and four real

3 E-MU Systems Introduction 1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 E-MU SystemsBasic OperationsFront PanelAudition Button The Audition button allows you to hear any preset without hooking up a MIDI keyboard. When

B-3 Operation Manual 23Basic OperationsFront Panel Controller ModesHome/Enter Button The Home/Enter button is dual purpose. In general, this button

24 E-MU SystemsBasic OperationsFront Panel Controller ModesThere is an LED next to each of the control knobs which illuminates to indicate that the

B-3 Operation Manual 25Basic OperationsFront Panel Controller ModesDeep Edit Mode When in the Master, or Edit menus, you can use the Controller Knob

26 E-MU SystemsBasic OperationsMain ScreenMain Screen The Preset Select screen is B-3’s default screen (also called the main screen) and is active w

B-3 Operation Manual 27Basic OperationsMain ScreenUsing the screen above as an example, the superscripted number 2 in the second line of the display

28 E-MU SystemsBasic OperationsMain ScreenChannel Pan Channel Pan sets the stereo position of the selected MIDI channel. This control operates like

B-3 Operation Manual 29Basic OperationsSound NavigatorSoundNavigatorSound Navigator allows you to search through preset and instrument categories to

30 E-MU SystemsBasic OperationsMultitimbral OperationMultitimbral OperationMultitimbral operation means that B-3 can play more than one sound at the

B-3 Operation Manual 31MultisetupMultisetups The Multisetup button allows you to save and restore Multisetups. A Multi-setup is a group of paramete

4 E-MU Systems Basic Operations 21 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 E-MU SystemsMultisetupMultisetupsþ To Modify a ParameterPress either Cursor button repeatedly (or hold down the left or right cursor button whil

B-3 Operation Manual 33MultisetupMultisetups3. If you wish to Name your new Multisetup continue on, otherwise skip to step 8.4. Scroll to the “Setup

34 E-MU SystemsMultisetupMultitimbral SequencingMultitimbral Sequencing“Multitimbral” means that B-3 can play multiple sounds at the same time. For

B-3 Operation Manual 35Master MenuThe Master menu contains functions that affect the overall operation of B-3. For example, changing the Master Tune

36 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuDefining Master ParametersDefining Master ParametersMaster setup parameters affect overall performance, range, and global ef

B-3 Operation Manual 37Master MenuDefining Master ParametersVelocity Curve You can modify incoming velocity data by a velocity curve in order to prov

38 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuDefining Master ParametersThe Sends function as effect processor inputs (effect sends). The four Effect Sends allow you to

B-3 Operation Manual 39Master MenuMaster EffectsMaster Effects The digital effect processors can be programmed as part of the preset (using the Edit

40 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMaster EffectsMaster FXA AlgorithmThis function selects the type of effect used for the “A” effect. The following effect t

B-3 Operation Manual 41Master MenuMaster EffectsFXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxAThis page lets you define the parameters of the selecte

B-3 Operation Manual 5 MIDI Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 MIDI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMaster EffectsB Effect TypesFXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay TimeThe FXB parameters setup the characteristics of th

B-3 Operation Manual 43Master MenuMIDI ParametersMIDI ParametersMIDI parameters control how the B-3 sends and receives MIDI data.MIDI Mode MIDI Mode

44 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMIDI ParametersMIDI Enable MIDI Enable lets you turn each MIDI channel on and off independently when in Multi mode. This f

B-3 Operation Manual 45Master MenuMIDI ParametersOOOOPrograms and presets are the same thing. “Preset” is the E-mu term for MIDI Program.In this cha

46 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMIDI ParametersThe Real-time Controller assignment also specifies which controller numbers are transmitted when the “Knobs

B-3 Operation Manual 47Master MenuMIDI ParametersFollowing are a few of the standardized MIDI Switch numbers.Tempo Controller This function allows a

48 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMIDI ParametersKnobs Deep EditThis parameter specifies whether or not the front panel controller knobs can be used to edit

B-3 Operation Manual 49Master MenuMIDI ParametersFront Panel Knob CalibrationThis function calibrates the minimum and maximum values for the five fro

50 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMIDI ParametersMIDI SysEx Packet DelaySometimes errors occur if the computer or sequencer to which you are sending MIDI Sy

B-3 Operation Manual 51Master MenuMIDI Parameters____WARNING: When transferring SysEx data from one B-3 to another, the ID numbers of both units mus

6 E-MU Systems Selecting Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Defining Layer Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Sele

52 E-MU SystemsMaster MenuMIDI ParametersBase Tempo B-3 contains an internal master clock which can be used to: synchronize the LFOs when in Tempo-b

B-3 Operation Manual 53Programming BasicsThis chapter explains how B-3 sounds are constructed and contains important background information on how t

54 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsModulationModulation To modulate means to dynamically change a parameter, whether it be the volume (amplitude modul

B-3 Operation Manual 55Programming BasicsModulation SourcesModulation SourcesModulation sources include Envelope Generators, Performance Controllers

56 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsModulation PatchCordsRandom Sources Random modulation sources can be used when you want the timbre of the sound to

B-3 Operation Manual 57Programming BasicsEnvelope GeneratorsEnvelope GeneratorsAn envelope can be described as a “contour” which is used to shape th

58 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsEnvelope GeneratorsTempo-based EnvelopesTempo-based envelopes are based on Time which is controlled by the Master T

B-3 Operation Manual 59Programming BasicsLow Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO is simply

60 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsClock ModulationYou might use the LFOs to add a slight bit of animation to the sound by routing the LFO to control

B-3 Operation Manual 61Programming BasicsClock ModulationLFOs can also be perfectly synchronized with the clock at any of 25 note divisions. This al

B-3 Operation Manual 7 Effects 141 Effects Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 The Effects Sends . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsModulation DestinationsModulation DestinationsThe PatchCords section of the Edit menu is where you connect sources

B-3 Operation Manual 63Programming BasicsModulation ProcessorsModulation ProcessorsModulation processors are devices which can modify modulation sou

64 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsModulation ProcessorsDiodeThe diode blocks negative input values, passing only positive values. Flip-FlopThe output

B-3 Operation Manual 65Programming BasicsPreset Modulation ProcessorsPreset Modulation ProcessorsThere are also two “Preset Level” modulation proces

66 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsPreset Modulation ProcessorsThe preset ramp instantly resets when all notes have been released and the next first ke

B-3 Operation Manual 67Programming BasicsPreset Modulation ProcessorsUsing the Modulation ProcessorsModulation processors are inserted into a modula

68 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsPreset Modulation ProcessorsBut what if you want the velocity switch point to be something other than 64? Thanks to

B-3 Operation Manual 69Programming BasicsPreset Modulation ProcessorsMore Examples To derive a smooth random function you could route the Pink Noise

70 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsPreset Modulation ProcessorsOOOOThe 4x Amp can be used to get more steps or increase the interval of the Quantizer.

B-3 Operation Manual 71Programming BasicsModulation ProcessorsDynamic FiltersThe block diagram of the B-3’s signal path is shown below.To understand

8 E-MU Systems B-3 Instrument Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Velocity Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

72 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsDynamic FiltersWhat is a Filter? Most sounds are complex waves containing many sine waves of various amplitudes and

B-3 Operation Manual 73Programming BasicsDynamic FiltersA filter which only lets a certain band of frequencies pass is called a band-pass filter.A not

74 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsDynamic FiltersAnother characteristic of a filter is the number of poles it contains. Tradi-tional synthesizer filter

B-3 Operation Manual 75Programming BasicsDynamic FiltersParametric Filters A more complex type of filter is called a parametric filter or Swept EQ. A

76 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsDynamic FiltersThe Z-Plane Filter A Z-plane filter is a filter which can change its function over time. In a Z-plane

B-3 Operation Manual 77Programming BasicsSignal FlowSignal Flow Going back to the Signal Path diagram for a single channel we can reexamine the comp

78 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsMIDI Channels & Real-time ControlsMIDI Channels &Real-time ControlsThe MIDI real-time controllers may seem

B-3 Operation Manual 79Programming BasicsMIDI Channels & Real-time ControlsThe factory presets have the MIDI A-L controls connected to standard

80 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsMIDI Channels & Real-time ControlsBank Select CommandsWhen the original MIDI specification was developed it incl

B-3 Operation Manual 81Programming BasicsStereo Mix OutputsStereo Mix OutputsThis feature is useful for adding signal processing (EQ, reverb, etc.)

B-3 Operation Manual 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU B-3 - 64 voice tone wheel organ sound module. This custom module

82 E-MU SystemsProgramming BasicsStereo Mix OutputsThe Mix Output screen in the Master menu assigns each MIDI channel to a Send (1-4) or to “Preset”

B-3 Operation Manual 83 Edit MenuThe Edit Menu contains four layers of preset parameters that you can modify and then save as preset information in

84 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuPreset Name The Preset names consists of two parts: a 3 letter preset category and a 12 letter preset name. Position the cur

B-3 Operation Manual 85Edit MenuFour Layer ArchitectureFour Layer ArchitectureB-3 provides a 4 layer instrument structure. Each layer is a complete

86 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer ParametersDefining Layer ParametersThe Edit menu parameters define the four layers and include the instrument as

B-3 Operation Manual 87Edit MenuDefining Layer ParametersDefining Key Range The Key parameter defines the range on the keyboard used by the current lay

88 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer Parametersþ To Switch Layers According to Key PositionThe Key Range parameter allows you to create a “split”

B-3 Operation Manual 89Edit MenuDefining Layer Parametersþ To Stack LayersIf the ranges of two or more Layers overlap it is called stacking layers.

90 E-MU SystemsEdit MenuDefining Layer ParametersDefining the Velocity Crossfade Range Velocity is a measure of how hard the key is pressed. Velocity

B-3 Operation Manual 91Edit MenuDefining Layer Parametersþ To Set Up a Velocity Crossfade Between LayersSet the velocity fades so that layer 1 fades