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About the Manuals About the Manuals The TENORI-ON is provided with the four manuals listed below. Quick Guide The Quick Guide provides instructions on setup and basic operation that will get you started as quickly as possible. TENORI-ON Manual (This manual; PDF) The manual is provided as an electronic document on the supplied CD-ROM, and it provides detailed descriptions and procedures that will help you take full advantage of the TENORI- ON's many advanced features. Refer to the Quick Gui
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Contents Contents ■ Edit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The TENORI-ON Is … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. Copy this Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 2. Clear this Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Layers and Performance Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Copy this Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Layers and Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The TENORI-ON Is … Layers and Blocks Layers and Blocks The TENORI-ON handles a complete set of 16 layers as a "block." You can have up to 16 blocks, each with up to 16 layers. You can switch between blocks instantaneously to create varied performances with plenty of musical interest. Parameters that apply to individual layers (voice, pitch, note entry position, etc.) are internally managed separately from parameters that apply to individual blocks (master tempo, master transpose, master scal
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The TENORI-ON Is … Voices Voices The various sounds that can be played by the TENORI-ON are called "voices." The TENORI- ON can use up to 256 voices, 253 of which are built in and play via the internal MIDI tone generator. A wide range of voices including piano, strings, drums, percussion, sound effects, and voices developed specifically for use with the TENORI-ON are provided. The remaining three voice numbers are reserved for voice samples provided by the user. Samples you have created using
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The TENORI-ON Is … Connecting to Second TENORI-ON or Computer ❊ Panning (Stereo Positioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panpot ➝ Page 53 ❊ Effects (Reverb and Chorus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effect Menu ➝ Page 99 ❊ Loading Samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samplings ➝ Page 88 The supplied "TENORI-ON User Voice manager" software installation guide. Connecting to Second TENORI-ON or Computer The TENORI-ON has a mini-DIN type MIDI connector that, via the supplie
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The TENORI-ON Is … Song Recording and Playback Song Recording and Playback Performance operations carried out on the TENORI-ON can be recorded in real time and saved to an SD Memory Card as a Song File. Song Files contain all performance operations (note entry, etc.), settings (voice selection, tempo, etc.) and other user operations carried out in all layers and blocks in real time. A recorded Song File can then be loaded in into the TENORI-ON and played back, precisely reproducing LED butto
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The TENORI-ON Is … Non-performance Functions (Interior and Power Save Modes) Non-performance Functions (Interior and Power Save Modes) When set to the Interior Mode the TENORI-ON will function as a clock and/or play back songs automatically. There’s also a Power Save Mode that automatically puts the TENORI- ON to "sleep" if it isn’t operated for a specified period of time. Interior Mode You can set up the TENORI-ON to function as a clock and play back songs automatically. It can play a composit
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The TENORI-ON Is … Performance Modes Basic Operation Performance Modes This section describes the 6 TENORI-ON performance modes that are assigned to the 16 layers. A thorough understanding of the modes will help you to create more interesting, unique performances. Basic Operation The basic settings and operations used for TENORI-ON performance are described below. ● The Display When the TENORI-ON is turned on layer 1 and the Score mode will be selected. You can begin creating compositions
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The TENORI-ON Is … Performance Modes Basic Operation Basic Settings and Editing During Performance ● [CLEAR] button Press the [CLEAR] button to clear all active notes from the layer. Clear All Active Notes from the Layer Press the [CLEAR] button briefly. Clear All Active Notes from All Layers and Press and hold the [CLEAR] button. Blocks ● Function Button Settings/Edits Basic settings and edits are made during performance using the [L1] — [L5] functions buttons, [R1] — [R5] functions buttons
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The TENORI-ON Is … Performance Modes Basic Operation • Menu Settings/Edits Detailed TENORI-ON settings can be accessed and edited by using the jog dial to select menu items on the LCD display. File save and load operations can also be accessed this way. [Reference] ❊ Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Parameters with the Jog Dial ➝ Page 36 Press the [OK] button at the point you want to stop playback while the Status Stop Playback Display is shown. Pre
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The TENORI-ON Is … Performance Modes Score Mode Score Mode The Score Mode is assigned to TENORI-ON layers 1 — 7. The Score Mode is selected by default when the power is turned on. Score Mode Operation In this mode the TENORI-ON interface functions like a musical "score" on which you can write the notes to be played in one musical measure via the 16 x 16 LED button matrix. The "loop indicator" (four lit LED buttons in a vertical column) proceeds from left to right, and active notes will play
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The TENORI-ON Is … Performance Modes Score Mode Loop Indicator Active Notes Loop Indicator Motion Sound/Light High Pitch Low Time Light Animation TENORI-ON Manual 16
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The TENORI-ON Is … Performance Modes Draw Mode Draw Mode The Draw Mode is assigned to layers 12 and 13. Draw Mode Operation In this mode you can press individual LED buttons or draw lines or curves on the matrix, and those actions will be played back and repeated. You can keep adding to your "composition" during playback to build up thick sonic textures. [Reference] ❊ Recording and playback of LED button operations loops in 16th-beat increments in the Score mode. LED button operations are
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