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PrefaceASR-10 Musicians Manualii Audio Track Recording CapabilityVersion 2 O.S. adds two tracks of digital audio recording capability to the ASR-10. Audio Trackscan be recorded directly into RAM (RAMTracks-„˘) or directly to a SCSI storage device (harddisk, removable media, etc.) via the optional SP-3 SCSI Interface (DiskTracks-„˘). Now you cancombine live performances with MIDI sequenced tracks for full production recording within theASR-10. Sing, play your guitar, blow your horn - add whatever live performances you wish.Recognizing that you want to get up and running quickly, we strongly recommend that you trythe section titled An Audio Track Tutorial in Section 18 - Audio Track Applications to get a feelfor the Audio Track recording process.Support for the Optional DI-10 Digital I/O InterfaceASR-10 Version 2 supports the optional DI-10 Digital I/O Interface. When installed, the DI-10provides direct digital input and output connection to and from the ASR-10 using RCA-typeconnectors. The Digital Output will provide 44.1 kHz digital output of the Main Out mix whenthe current effect uses a 44.1 kHz sample rate. The Digital Input can be used for direct digitalsampling from an external digital audio source at 44.1 or 48 kHz.The Digital Input and Output conforms to the S/PDIF standard (Sony/Phillips Digital InterfaceFormat). S/PDIF is a digital audio communication standard for digital hardware devices. Besure that any digital devices used with the DI-10 conform to this standard. For more informationabout using the DI-10 Digital I/O Interface, refer to the DI-10 Manual.Note:If you wish to record the 44.1 kHz digital output of the ASR-10 to a DAT recorder, the DATrecorder must be able to record from its digital input at 44.1 kHz. Some older/consumer DATrecorders do not record at 44.1 kHz as a copy protection scheme: These DAT recorders will not record the ASR-10s 44.1 kHz digital output.Additional 44.1 kHz Effect AlgorithmsThe O.S. disk also includes 12 additional effect algorithms, designed exclusively for the ASR-10,that use the 44 .1 kHz system sample rate (note: polyphony is reduced to 23 voices). AudioTracks recorded at the 44.1 kHz sample rate can be output directly from the ASR-10s Digital I/OOutput jack (which requires the optional DI-10 Digital I/O Interface). For a complete descriptionof all the effect algorithms, see later in this document.Clean Up and MaintenanceOnly clean the exterior of your ASR-10 with a soft, lint-free, dry (or slightly damp) cloth. You canuse a slightly dampened cloth (with a mild neutral detergent) to remove stubborn dirt, but makesure that the ASR-10 is thoroughly dry before turning on the power. Never use alcohol, benzene,volatile cleaners, solvents, abrasives, polish or rubbing compounds.About The ManualThe Musicians Manual is your guide to unlocking the full power of the ASR-10. At this point,youre probably anxious to plug in your ASR-10 in and get playing. The rest of this sectioncontains important information about power, grounding, amplification and care of the floppydrive. We recommend that you read through it, and then follow the Tutorial. The Tutorial isdesigned to provide step-by-step procedures for performing basic operations on the ASR-10.After the initial I just gotta hear it phase has passed and youre ready to utilize the fullpotential of the ASR-10, please take the time to read through the sections in this manual onsampling, programming, sequencing, effects, and storage. The Musicians Manual is designed tobe used as a reference tool. Both manuals provide valuable information and tips that will speedup the learning process and ensure your maximum enjoyment of this powerful musicalinstrument.
