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Hello guys...

So I recently bought a Microstation and I'm struggling a bit with learning the in's and out's of all the intricate little details involved, namely because much of the most pertinent information in regards to operation are not included with the Microstations packaging. I'm aware of the online PDF's, but currently don't have access to a proper working printer, so retaining much of the information that I've read online and than remembering everything can be a bit tedious and nerve racking.

What I want to do though is to access the multi mode filters (the LPF, HPF, BPF etc..) on the MIcrostation without having to use the included software. Is this even possible? The PDF's are a bit vague in this area.

As of right now I cannot integrate a PC into my setup and doing so at this particular time would be a big inconvenience. Truth be told, I prefer using the Microstation as a standalone unit. Any advice on this would be appreciated! Thanks for your time.

If you can view the pdfs on your PC it would be very helpful. The pdfs are included on the accompanying disc. The Parameters Guide contains flowcharts for accessing all the FXs so it can be done from the microSTATION buttons and in Prog, Combi and Seq modes. I suggest you write down the ones you use if you don't have a printer.

I have to admit I haven't done it myself as I use the editor. It is so much easier.

englishhermit wrote:If you can view the pdfs on your PC it would be very helpful. The pdfs are included on the accompanying disc. The Parameters Guide contains flowcharts for accessing all the FXs so it can be done from the microSTATION buttons and in Prog, Combi and Seq modes. I suggest you write down the ones you use if you don't have a printer.

I have to admit I haven't done it myself as I use the editor. It is so much easier.

Thanks for the advice EH. BTW I saw some of your videos on Youtube, Top notch stuff!

*Have you noticed that the adapter socket on the back of the Microstation by the power switch is rather loose and flimsy? Unusual. Hopefully I didn't get a defective unit.

Hello Doctor

re: adaptor socket.

I hadn't noticed but you are right. It's a bit like a loose tooth. I wouldn't recommend microSTATION for gigging though. It needs to be handled gently.

englishhermit wrote:Hello Doctor

re: adaptor socket.

I hadn't noticed but you are right. It's a bit like a loose tooth. I wouldn't recommend microSTATION for gigging though. It needs to be handled gently.

Thanks for checking-thats it exactly..loose like a tooth. I guess thats just part of the design.

One more question EH, while I have your attention .....By any chance do you know if it's possible to adjust/edit the gate time of a synth patch recorded into the Microstations sequencer?

*Can't seem to find this addressed anywhere in the manual.

Arp gate time is directly adjustable via REALTIME CONTROLS c-1

JPWC wrote:Arp gate time is directly adjustable via REALTIME CONTROLS c-1

Oh yeah-I've found the ARP gate time control and I understand how to use that. I was wondering if their was a seperate gate time function for the synths (without the arp effect on)? Particularly in sequence/song mode. For example, say I've inputed a few notes and I want to edit their gate time in the sequence. The ESX and EMX have a function similar to this for editing the gate time on the synths in a sequence, and it comes really handy for getting a nice and 'tight' sound. It would be awesome if the Microstation had this feature, seems like it should or it would Can't seem to find it anywhere though.

The sequencer isn't really a step sequencer like on the Electribes. It is more of an event sequencer as you'd find on a traditional workstation or DAW. My guess would be that you have to go in to Event Edit or something like that and actually change the length or end marker of the individual notes.