Introduction to OASYS
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Front and rear panels
Front panel
1. VOLUME slider (MAIN/HEADPHONE)
This adjusts the volume of the main L/R audio
outputs, as well as the volume of the headphone jack.
It does not affect any of the other outputs, including
S/P DIF, the individual outputs 1-8, or the optional
ADAT output.
2. Vector Joystick
The Vector Joystick is a powerful real-time controller.
Depending on the particular Program, Combi, or Song,
it may modulate Program or effects parameters, or
adjust the volumes of different components of the
sound.
For more information on how Vector Synthesis works,
see “Using Vector Synthesis” on page 64.
3. SW1 and SW2
These on/off switches can perform a number of
different functions, such as modulating sounds or
locking the modulation values of the joystick, ribbon,
or aftertouch.
Also, each one may work either as a toggle, or as a
momentary switch. In toggle mode, each press
alternates between on and off; in momentary mode,
the switch only changes for as long as you hold it
down.
Each switch has an LED, which lights up when the
switch is on.
Each Program, Combination, and Song stores its own
settings for what the switches will do, and whether
each switch defaults to being on or off.
4. Joystick
The joystick moves in four directions: left, right,
forwards (away from yourself), and backwards
(towards yourself). Each of the four directions can be
used to control different program or effects
parameters.
The specific assignments can change depending on the
current Program, Combi, or Song. Generally, though,
they will do something like the functions shown
below:
Standard Joystick functions
5. Ribbon controller
The Ribbon controller lets you modulate Program or
effects parameters by sliding your finger left and right
along its touch-sensitive strip.
As with the other controllers, its specific function will
change depending on the current Program, Combi, or
Song.
2: Vector JS
3: SW 1&2
4: Joystick
5: Ribbon
13: Headphone Jack 14:CD-R/RW Drive 15: Pads
6: KARMA 7: Control Surface 9: Mode 10: Utility 11: Bank Select
19: Sampling17: Sequencer
16: Exit 18: Tempo
8: Value controllers
12: TouchView™
Display
1: Volume
Move the joystick… Controller
Name Normally controls…
Left JS–X Pitch bend down
Right JS+X Pitch bend up
Forwards
(away from yourself) JS+Y Vibrato
Backwards
(towards yourself) JS–Y Filter LFO (wah)