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D1L = 0

D2R = 0

RR = 10

Copy OP3 (carrier) EG Parameters to OP4 (modulator)

Hold down the EG COPY button and press the OPERATOR/AMS ON-OFF 4 button.

Raise OP4 (modulator) Output Level

Select OP4, select the OPERATOR OUTPUT LEVEL parameter and set it to 71.

Set OP4 Frequency Ratio

To get a metallic attack “ping,” we’ll set the OP4 output level frequence ratio to

7.00.With OP4 selected, press the OPERATOR FREQ RATIO button and set to

Play a note and listen to the attack sound.

Combine all Operators and Balance Levels

Turn OP1 and OP2 back on so we can here the combined sound of the two operator stacks. Play a note. At this point the attack sound is far too loud, so we’ll reduce the output level of OP3 to achieve a better balance.

Select OP3, press the OPERATOR OUTPUT LEVEL button and set to 70.

Play a note-our piano voice is improving.

Set Feedback Level

We can enhance the attack sound of the voice by adding just a touch of “bite” using feedback. Select the FEEDBACK parameter and set to 5.

Set Keyboard Level Scaling

Play a few notes or chords across the range of the keyboard. At this point the upper-range notes are a little to loud and tinny for proper overall keyboard balance. Select the KEYBOARD LEVEL SCALING PARAMETER, select OP1 and set to 20. Next, select OP2 and set to 30.

Try the entire keyboard range again—much better overall balance.

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