DX 5 - 3. Edit Mode

The DX5 has the same 3 modes: Play, Function & Edit that you find in the DX7.
It's also colour coded like the DX7.

1. Play (white)
2. Function (green)
3. Edit (violet)

Edit Mode  

Edit Mode is where we edit the voices and can also create new voices.
Notice the colour .. the violet colour indicates its part of the edit mode.

Entering Edit Mode is done here: EDIT/COMPARE

 You can switch between channel A and Channel B voices by pressing the violet EDIT A & EDIT B switch
Individual voice parameters are selected by pressing the appropriate violet labeled switches & programmed using the data entry slider / switches. These are identical to the DX7.

In some instances, you will want to compare the original sound to an edited one.
Do this by pressing the edit/compare switch again.
To save edited voices, you need to enter the store mode


Operator Select

There are six operator select switches. OP1 to OP6 ... just press the one you wish to work on.
Only one operator can be worked on at a time.
The operator on/off switches are below.

Working from left to right these are the next set of switches;

Algorithm.
Permits selection of any of the 32 algorithms.
Use the Data slider / switches.

Feedback Level
Feedback can be applied to one operator in any algorithm.
This controls the level only.  Range : 0 to 7
Use the Data slider.

Operator Output Level.
You can control the output level of a selected operator.
range; 0 to 99
If the operator is a carrier you will effect the volume.
If the operator is a modulator you will effect the harmonic spectrum & timbre.


EG select EG/Pitch EG
This is linked to the Envelope Generator Switches: R1- R4 & L1 - L4
These switches select the EG parameters to be worked on.

Some envelope examples

 MODE
Permits selection of
The Frequency Ratio or Fixed Frequency Oscillator Mode
1. Frequency Ratio -- operator pitch is scaled to the keyboard was you'd expect.
2. Fixed Frequency --- a fixed freq is produced no matter which key is pressed.
                      (frequency is set using the coarse and fine switches - described below)

COARSE, FINE
These parameters determine the actual frequency of each operator.in the Frequency Ratio or Fixed Frequency Oscillator Mode.

For The operators functioning as carriers ... pitch is determined.
For The operators functioning as modulators ... timbre is determined.
ie the harmonic spectrum of the sound.

DETUNE
Permits slight detuning of the selected operator in relation to the others..... to create richer, fuller voice effects.... depends on whether the operator is a carrier or modulator.
Carrier ---- thick multi instrument effect.
Modulator --- results in periodic variation in timbre similar to a phase shift effect.

SCALING
These 5 parameters make it possible to vary the EG level of each operator across the keyboard in many ways.
LD - Left Depth
LC - Left Curve
BP - Break Point
RD - Right Depth
RC - Right Curve

SCALING: RATE SCALING
Shortens overall envelope length as you go up the keyboard ... imitates stringed instruments
Range: 0 to 7

SENSITIVITY : key Velocity
Range: 0 - 7
Applied to a carrier--- produces louder sounds
Applied to a modulator -- effects the timbre

SENSITIVITY :Amplitude Modulation
Sets the sensitivity to LFO AND EG BIAS. applied via any controllers (breath, Foot pedal, mod wheel)
LFO - applied to a carrier - effects tremolo
LFO applied to a modulator ---  periodic variation of timbre.
EG Bias - applied to a carrier --- volume comtrols
EG Bias applied to a modulator --- brilliance control

LFO : Wave
Permits selection of a LFO waveform. There are 6.
Use the data entry control slider or switches.

 LFO : Speed
range : 0 to 99
99 = 50Hz

LFO : delay
You can set a delay of 0 - 3 secs before the LFO starts (after a key is pressed)

LFO : PM depth
Sets the depth of pitch variation.of the LFO.
range 0 to 99

LFO : PM Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity of operators to PM to LFOs or controllers.
Range: 0 to 7

LFO : AM depth
Sets the depth of AM (tremolo or wow) produced by LFOs  for all operators simultaneously.
This is independent of the various controllers.

LFO : Key Sync
Either on or off
on= modulation begins when key is pressed
off = the LFO is free running and modulation commencement is random.
 
Oscillator key Sync
Normally all oscillators are syncronized.
You can turn this off or on.
When off, oscillations begin at random

Transpose
Permits transposing the overall pitch up or down the keyboard.
Max 2 octaves.

Voice Name
Use this to give voices a name.
Use the OPERATOR SELECT & OPERATOR ON/OFF & BANK /VOICE switches

You will see letters & numbers under each switch.

Dash (-) ,period (.) and space are entered using the Key Assign switches

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