ree Zones Programmable - Half-tone transposition - Octave transposition Thank you for purchasing the FATAR Studio-90 Plus, the finest feeling master controller on the
market today. The action is a result of many years of engineering that went into the keyboard
mechanism. There are actually hammers that strike a surface that simulates a piano string.
The FATAR Studio-90 Plus master controller is very simple to operate once you understand its
capabilities. Even though the controller seems to be always in split mode, you can layer or split
one, two, or three sounds across the entire length of the keyboard. However, you must be aware of
the specific use of each parameter to get the desired results.
FEATURE LIST! The following is a feature list of the ST-90 Plus master keyboard controller.
- Power Supply: 9 VDC 500mA
- 88 Note Weighted Hammer Action Keys
- Key measurements like a real piano
- Dynamic Range (00-99)
- Velocity Sensitivity Release (00-99)
- Three Zones Programmable
- Half-tone transposition
- Octave transposition
- Three MIDI Outputs
- Foot-Switch Control
- Program Change Footswitch
- Pitch and Modulation Wheels
- Outputs on all l6 MIDI Channels (three channels at one time)
- 100 Performance Programs (00-99)
- Two digit numeric display
- Beautiful Cabinet Design
- Also available in sturdy case road case CONNECTIONS:
The Studio-90 Plus can be supplied with a road case or with a beautiful designed
cabinet. All the functions are the same, but cosmetically they are quite different.
The following will explain the difference between the two regarding the back
panel.
Look at figure #1. It shows the back panel of the ST-90 Plus built into a road case.
Note its three midi outputs. Each output sends out identical information. You can
connect four midi sound sources per output, giving you up to twelve sources to
choose from. NEVER CHAIN MORE THAN FOUR MIDI DEVICES PER OUTPUT,
THIS CAN CAUSE SOME DELAYS. If you need more outputs, purchase a thru-box.
Located to the right of the midi outputs you will find a 1/4" phone input jack for a
foot switch sustain pedal. We recommend a Music Industries PS-10 or a VFP-10
(optional) sustain pedal for this application. We will review the sustain capabilities
later on in the next section. To the right of the sustain jack is another 1/4" phone
input jack for program advance. You will also review this function later on.
Located to the right of the 1/4" jacks you will find the power switch. To the right of
power switch is the three pole line cord input and finally the fuse holder. Use a 1
AMP 250V GGS 5 X 20mm when replacing the fuse. Look at figure #2 and #3. The functions are the same, but the location of the midi
outs and foot switch controls are separated from the power section. You will find
this configuration on the ST-90 Plus in the cabinet.
fig. #2
fig. #3
Note: If you want merging capabilities with the Studio-90 Plus, you must use a
merge box. A good merge box we recommend is the Pocket Merge from Anatek
Microcircuits, Inc. North Vancouver, BC, CANADA.
SWITCHING ON:
To power on the instrument, connect the supplied power cable into "LINE" input
and flip the power switch on. Ever time you power up, program 00 will illuminate
on the LEDs.
NOTE: Studio-90 Plus RESET PROCEDURE:
If there is ever a time when the Studio-90 Plus acts up in a strange way due to an
electrical spike, a reset procedure may be necessary. Turn off power switch. Press
switches "ENTER and "1" down together. Turn on power and release "ENTER and
"1" after two seconds.
THIS PROCEDURE WILL CANCEL ALL PREVIOUS PROGRAMS AND DEFAULTS UNIT TO
FACTORY PRESETS. MAKE SURE YOU WRITE DOWN ALL IMPORTANT PATCH
PARAMETERS BEFORE MOVING ON TO CREATE ANOTHER PROGRAM. THERE IS A
BLANK PARAMETER CHART IN THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL. MAKE COPIES AND
BACK UP YOUR PROGRAMS ON THIS CHART. THIS IS JUST GOOD ADVICE. SECTION I: GETTING STARTED
In this section we will explore the possibilities of the Studio-90 Plus in its entirety.
Do not skip any pages. Since each function depends on a previous parameter, it is
probably best to read carefully from here on out.
LET'S GET STARTED
In this section you should get ready for hands on experience. Plug in one end of a
midi cable to the output jack of the controller. Plug the other end into the midi
input of your sound module. For the first application, even if you have a multi-
timbral module, please set a piano or any other sound that you are comfortable
with to channel number one. (Multi-timbral means receive on more than one
channel at once.) The first application will only deal with channel number one. As
you progress you will be adding channels for different keyboard sound
combinations. At this time you should have your amplification set up as well. Any
other questions dealing with equipment set up, refer to their respective manuals.
Once everything is plugged in, power up your system in this order; controller,
sound modules, effects, mixer, EQ, and amplifier. This procedure will eliminate
any potential hazards to your system.
To program the controller properly you must understand in what sequence to push
the buttons to get the desired result. Let's take a look at the program function key
located under the two LEDs.
PROGRAMS:
The Studio-90 Plus is equipped with 100 programs, represented numerically
between numbers 00 and 99. In order to get from one program to another you
must press the buttons in a particular sequence. First, enter program mode by
pressing the button marked (prog.). Do this now. A light will illuminate at this
time underneath the program button, (when the unit is turned on, the program
light will already be illuminated) then enter a program number by pressing two of
the numeric keys. (Example, enter program 00, program 05 or any other desired
program up to 99).
At this point the numeric LED will flash, then you must press the ENTER* button
located to the right of the numeric key pad. This process will lock the desired
program into a current working memory location. Do this a couple of times so you can get the feel of moving through programs. (You will find that the ENTER button
must be pressed every' time you want a function to work properly regardless what
you are attempting to do.) Another way to advance programs, is to use a foot
switch plugged into the program change jack, located on the back of the controller.
This will advance the programs in numerical order only.
PARAMETERS:
Now you can start programming parameters within a program. Let us start by first
picking a program, let's try program 00. If you're not sure how to do this, just
reread the last paragraph. OK, now that you are there, you will need to address the
parameters and see how they work.
Using the parameters on the Studio-90 Plus is easy once you get a handle on it. If
you take a look at top of the controller you will see a listing of nineteen
parameters, starting from 00 to 18. In order to access these parameters, press the
parameter (param.) button located on the lower left be\ow the two LEDs. Please
do this now. You will notice that a red light will illuminate under that parameter
button. Now we will choose our first parameter.
SPLIT LEFT-SPLIT RIGHT:
The Studio-90 Plus has two split points represented by parameter 00 (SPLIT LEFT),
and parameter 01 (SPLIT RIGHT). You can assign these split points any where on
the keyboard. These parameters will allow you to have the controller operate in
single mode, split mode or layer mode. For now operate the controller in single
mode (one sound across the keyboard). In the next section there will be examples
of split and layer mode.
* Note: Enter all programs, parameters and values into the memory by pressing
the enter key. The enter key acts as a save function.
In order to activate this mode at this time, press the parameter button. Then press
00 on the numeric key pad. At this point the LEDs will flash number 00, now press
the ENTER key. This procedure will lock parameter 00 into position and move the
red light to the VALUE* function. The VALUE function has a range from 00 to 88
within parameters 00 and 01. You will see how to use different types of VALUES
for these parameters later on in this text. At this time the keyboard is asking you at what key location on the keyboard
would you like your first split. You will see a number in the screen. No matter
what that number is now, please press 27 on the numeric key pad. This number
will flash. Now press the ENTER key to lock this position into the memory of the
keyboard. You have just set parameter 00 (SPLIT LEFT) to the 27th key on the
keyboard, that is musically speaking, B in the 3rd octave or B3. Repeat this process
a couple of times in order to get a feel for the programming.
Let's move on. Now press parameter 01 on the numeric key pad.
At this point the LEDs will flash number 01, now press the ENTER key. This
procedure will lock parameter 01 into position and move the red light to the
VALUE function. The keyboard is now asking you at what key location on the
keyboard would you like your second split. At this time you will see a number in
the screen. No matter what that number is now, please press 63 on the numeric
key pad. This number will flash. Press the ENTER key to lock this position into the
memory of the keyboard. You have just set parameter 01 (SPLIT
RIGHT) to the 63rd key on the keyboard that is musically speaking, B in the 6th
octave or B6. Repeat this proces