ZETA Music Systems ZMC-200 Sometimes wrong notes, Varying string volume levels, Wrong sounds

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Sometimes wrong notes

Description: When I play the instrument, the notes I hear are all or partly wrong notes.

Possible problem: Discrepancy in tuning.

Solution:

1.Tune your instrument using the ZETA SYNTHONY II’s tuning aids.

2.If you want to tune your ZETA SYNTHONY II to your instrument, use the Tune-Base function in GLOBAL MODE.

3.It’s possible that the transpose function in the preset split is ON.

4.Turn TRANSPOSE OFF in PRESET MODE.

5.Your MIDI instrument may be set to another tuning or have its transpose function turned ON. Check to see if these parameters are set to the correct values.

Varying string volume levels

Description: One or more strings are not loud enough in comparison to the others.

Possible problem: The string sensitivity of the individual strings is not set well.

Solution:

1.In GLOBAL MODE, try resetting the sensitivity of the problematic strings.

Dynamic difference between notes is too great

Description: With some sounds the drastic dynamic differences between notes is irritating.

Possible problem: Setting problems in the touch sensitivity parameters. Solution:

1.The touch sensitivity settings in your ZETA SYNTHONY II should correspond to the sound in your MIDI instrument that you are using.

2.Try reducing the value in the touch sensitivity parameter of the preset split (PRESET MODE) and then try adding some value to the Velocity Offset parameter.

Wrong sounds

Description: The sounds that appear in the ZETA SYNTHONY II’s display do not correspond with the sounds I hear from my MIDI instrument.

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ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0

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Contents Synthony Midi Controller Table of Contents Preset Mode TUTORIAL- Setting UP a Chain Appendix ZMC-200 Front Panel Utility ZMC-200 Rear Panel Arpeggiator and ControlAbout the Synthony Basic Settings QuickstartZeta Music Systems, Inc ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0 Changing a Preset Sound Zeta Music Systems, Inc ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0 About the User Interface Instrument Interface Features Series Pickup Selector SwitchANALOG/DIGITAL Blending Tracking Enhancers Installation Instructions Trim Tracking Enhancer to fit under the bridge footZeta Music Systems, Inc. ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0 Zeta Music Systems, Inc. ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0 Global Mode Global Settings for Pickup SystemsFour Modes of Operation Violinists and BassistsPreset Mode Utility ModeChain Mode Global Mode Global ParametersBasic Channel Hold ChannelSEQ Channel Pbend RangeSND Pbendrg Local Mode Tune BaseInstrument no TYP TRIG. LevelTutorial Sensitivity Adjustments SensePAN Enable REV Enable Chor EnableVAR Enable CC DEFAULTS…Midi Mapping Preset Mode Preset ParametersRecalling Presets Instrument TunerPreset Programming VolumeTranspose QuantizePAN POS PAN SpreadReverb ChorusVariation VEL SenseVEL Offset Dynamic ControllerString Mode COMHold Preset 1…128 SEPHoldmd CommonVolume OFF SEQ Pattern OFF, 1…32SEQ Track OFF, 1…8 SEQ Tempo EXT., 41…240Layer Preset 1…128 ArpegArpeg Preset TempoLength ScanPattern Blues Sync ON, OFF Octaves 1…4Velocity SEQ PatternEditing Hold Presets CntrlHold Controller SEQ Tempo StackWheelcntl NRPN/RPN REV ChorVAR Chain Mode Understanding the DisplayCreating Chain Presets Chain Preset Name max CharactersProgram 1…128 Saving Chain Presets …32TUTORIAL- Setting UP a Chain SynthonySynthony Zeta Music Systems, Inc ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0 Utility Mode Dclic Respns Xmit SYSEX…Total DUMP… ARP-PATTRN… ALL, 1…16EFFECTS… SEQUENC…Reverb Send Chorus SendVariat Send Variation Effect 0…127 Mode KIT STANDARD1…SFX2Steps 1…16 Drum Instrument 1…4Track ADC MonitorProblem Solving Factory ResetAppendix External Midi instrument doesn’t playVarying string volume levels Sometimes wrong notesDynamic difference between notes is too great Wrong soundsUtility Mode System Exclusive ImplementatonZeta Music Systems, Inc ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0 Family Sounds PianoElectric Piano Cpercussion OrganAcoustic Guitar Electric GuitarAcoustic Bass Electric Bass Synth BassStrings EnsembleBrass Synth BrassReeds PipeSlead Synth Pad SyEffectEthnic Percussion Sound EffectsDrums User Presets Effects Types List TypeEffectVariations ROOM2 CHORUS1 Auto PAN Zeta Music SYSTEMS, INC Manufactured Exclusively forLivingston Street Oakland, CA

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