Q:Is the sound engine analog?
A:
The entire sound engine, except for the digital delay, consists of analog circuitry.
Since the delay sound (digital delay) is added to the analog sound at the VCA, you can get pure analog sound by setting the delay AMOUNT to 0.
Q:Does it have a CV OUT jack?
A:
It has no CV OUT jack.
Q:How do I use the EXT INPUT jack?
A:
The EXT INPUT jack is routed to the VCF input.
This was designed to take inputs from external synthesizers (Euro Rack Module, etc).
As such, it will sound only when the Gate signal is active.
Q:How do I erase patterns?
A:
Overwrite and save an empty pattern over the pattern number that you want to erase.
Q:It goes out of tune.
A:
Since this is a fully analog VCO, changes in ambient temperature can cause it to go out of tune.
If this happens, adjust your tuning on the TUNE knob.
Also, the oscillators' pitch and scale can deviate over years of use.
If this happens, use the following steps to run the automatic tuning function (PITCH CALIBRATION):
- Set the mode selection switch to "PATCH."
- Press the [VALUE] knob with the [TRANSPOSE] button pressed down.
- When you see "Start Tuning?" on the display, press the [VALUE] knob.
You are done.
It supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, and 192kHz sampling rates at a bitrate of 24 bits.
To switch sampling rates, see the Help section on the application on your PC.
Q:Does it support AIRA LINK?
A:
Yes, it does.
Please note that SE-02 does not support USB bus power.
Therefore, connect an AC adaptor to SE-02 also when you make an AIRA LINK connection.
Q:Is there a way to define the SYNC source for the entire system?
A:
SYNC sources are defined per patch, and cannot be defined for the entire system.
Q:Does it have an arpeggio function?
A:
It has no arpeggio function.
Q:Does it have reverb?
A:
It has no reverb.
Q:Does it have different delay variations?
A:
It has one type of delay that is fixed.
Q:Is there a function for randomizing patterns?
A:
Yes, there is.
Q:Is there a way to transpose or change the keys of patterns and songs?
A:
You can transpose your patterns by transposing the PATCH assigned to it.
Use the following steps to TRANSPOSE the PATCH that you are using in your pattern.
- Set the mode selection switch to "PATCH."
- To transpose, press the [OCT -]/[OCT +] button with the [TRANSPOSE] button pressed down.
- Save the PATCH to a user bank (USER 001 thru 128).
Press the [VALUE] knob, then turn the [VALUE] knob to select the user bank to save to, and then press the [VALUE] knob twice to save.
- Next, set the mode selection switch to "SEQ."
- Save the pattern.
Press the [VALUE] knob, then turn the [VALUE] knob to select the save destination, and then press the [VALUE] knob twice to save.
If you have a
K-25m connected, you can press the key to play it at the specified key (key change).
Set Key Trigger to Trn using the following steps:
<In SEQ>
- Set the mode selection switch to "SEQ."
- Select the pattern whose key you wish to change.
- Press the [NOTE] and [GATE] buttons together to turn their orange lights on and open the SEQ SETUP screen.
- Press the [3] button.
- Turn the [VALUE] knob and select trm.
- Press the [NOTE] and [GATE] buttons together and turn their lights off.
- If you want to save your settings, save the SEQ.
<In SONG>
* If you have the Key Trigger set to Trn, the song will play back only while you have a key pressed down on the K-25m's keyboard.
- Set the mode selection switch to "SONG."
- Select the song whose key you wish to change.
- Press the [EDIT] and [PTN] buttons together to turn their orange lights on and open the SONG SETUP screen.
- Press the [4] button.
- Turn the [VALUE] knob and select trm.
- Press the [EDIT] and [PTN] buttons together and turn their lights off.
- If you want to save your settings, save the SONG.
User banks 33 and up (U033 thru U128) are the initial patches (initial state) when the product is shipped.
Please use these patches.
Q:Can I operate the knob information via MIDI?
A:
All knob information can be sent and received as MIDI control change information (CC#).
For details, please refer to the MIDI implementation chart that is available on the
User Manual download page.
This does not run on batteries. Please use an AC adaptor.
Q:Does it support USB bus power?
A:
This does not support USB bus power. Please use an AC adaptor.
Q:What does the patch comparison (COMP) function do?
A:
Pressing the COMP button and lighting it up brings up the state it was in before editing and immediately after patch selection. By pressing COMP again and turning off the light brings up the state during edit (before saving).
By using this patch comparison (COMP) function, you can adjust your knobs while you compare your pre- and post-edit sounds.
On SE-02, if you make any changes to knob settings after a patch is selected, a dot will appear in the lower right area of the display to let you know that you are editing.
This dot will disappear when the COMP button is lit to show you that it is in the pre-edit state.
Q:Is there a way to check the knob settings for preset patches?
A:
No, there is not.
Q:When I save a pattern in SEQ, will it also save the tone as well?
A:
When you save a pattern in step sequencer mode (SEQ), the "patch number" you used at the time will be saved together.
For example, if you want to change the tone of the current pattern and save that tone, switch to PATCH mode and save it in a user patch (U001-U128).
If the the patch number saved in the pattern and the user patch number you have saved are different, go back to SEQ mode and save the pattern as well.
* Even if there is no change to the patch number, make sure to save the pattern if you have edited it (Note and Gate, etc).
On SE-02, patches and patterns are read temporarily when they are played.
The pre-saved, temporary state is retained even after you save a patch or pattern. So if you wish to check what you have saved, reselect the patch number or pattern.
Q:Is there a way to enter ties or slurs?
A:
Entering ties or slurs is not supported.
But you can make your sounds transition smoothly using GLIDE settings.
Q:What is the GATE in SEQ?
A:
"GATE" on the step sequencer mode (SEQ) refers to the GATE TIME or the time from when the key is first pressed down to when it is released.
Q:Is there a way to play back my patterns in reverse order from 16 to 1 in SEQ or SONG?
A:
You can play back the pattern in reverse order from step 16 to 1 by changing the DIRECTION on the pattern performance settings to "<-".
By setting this to "<->" you can make it play from step 1 to 16, at which point it will play back in reverse from step 16 to 1.
Q:Patterns do not play back even when I select them in SEQ and press playback.
A:
Check to see if the Key Trigger in SEQ SETUP is set to OFF.
If this is set to ON/Trn, it will behave according to the key trigger, and you will not be able to play back the pattern using the playback button.
Q:Is there a way to change the tones that are playing for each part in a SONG?
A:
Under factory settings, it will play using the tones that are registered to the patterns for each part. You can also change the tones that play for each part.
Use the following steps to change the tone that plays for each part of the SONG:
- Press the [EDIT] button so that it lights.
- Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the part whose tone you wish to change.
- Press the [PATCH] button.
- Select the bank using the [A], [B], [C], and [USER] buttons, and enter a number (0 thru 128) using buttons [0] thru [9].
- Save the SONG.
In SONG EDIT, pressing the [Stop/Play] button with the [PATCH] button lit, will switch the to Manual mode allowing you to create a sound using the control knobs.
You can specify the part's tone to "Manual" when you save the song, but this will not save the sound itself.
Q:When I change a patch for a part in a SONG, will this change the patch for the pattern in SEQ?
A:
The patch for the pattern in SEQ will not change even if you switch the patch in SONG.
Q:When I do an INS in SONG, what will be registered in the inserted part?
A:
This will register the same pattern, repeat count, and patch as the part that was selected at insertion.
Q:Is there a way to have the entire SONG play back at a constant tempo?
A:
SONG will play back all the patterns at a constant tempo.
The Tempo in SONG SETUP will be set to the tempo for when SYNC is Int.
Q:It will not play back when I select a song in SONG mode and press the [Stop/Play] button.
A:
Check to see if the Key Trigger in SONG SETUP is set to OFF.
If this is set to ON/Trn, it will behave according to the key trigger or Note No., and you will not be able to play back the song using the playback button.
Q:Is the output stereo?
A:
Yes, the output is stereo
Q:How do I detach the Boutique Series and K-25M?
A:
Remove the wiring that connects to
K-25m, and use a tipped object, e.g., something similar to a phones plug, to press (from the K-25M side) on the hinge on the right side of the module to detach it.
No, it does not.
Q:Is there a way to connect Boutique series devices by MIDI and make them perform in sync?
A:
Yes. Simply connect the boutiques series together using MIDI cables between devices. Each device can be set to a different MIDI channel to avoid any conflicts.
Q:Is there a way to record the knob movements to SEQ?
A:
Yes. You can record one synth parameter change per step.
In SEQ, press the [PRM] button so that it lights, and operate the knobs and switches while pressing down on the button of the step for which you wish to record the knob movements.
Q:Is there a way to enter SEQ notes using an external MIDI keyboard?
A:
Yes. Firstly, make sure that the MIDI channel of the SE-02 and the external controller are the same.
To enter notes, play the keyboard while holding the step button on the SE-02 that you want to record to.
Q:Is there a way to connect multiple Boutique devices to a Windows or Mac PC and run them simultaneously?
A:
With MIDI, you can use them simultaneously. The following limitations apply:
Windows:
- It can recognize only one ASIO device.
* Priorities are assigned based on the order at which the devices were first connected to the PC, and the device with the highest priority will be used when connecting multiple devices.
To change the order of priority, uninstall and re-install the driver, and make it recognize the Boutique device.
- It will recognize more than one MME or DirectSound device.
* These will not sync so we recommend that you use only one of these.
- It will recognize more than one MIDI device, and these can be used simultaneously.
Mac:
- It will recognize more than one audio device.
* These will not sync so we recommend that you use only one of these.
- It will recognize more than one MIDI device, and these can be used simultaneously.
Q:I'm not able to make data connections using a micro USB cable.
A:
Make sure you are not using a "charging only" cable type. These types of cables do not alow data tranmision.
Q:Is there a way to tempo-sync the LFO and DELAY?
A:
The LFO / Delay can be set using the following options:
Φ: Will not sync.
L: Only the LFO will sync to the MIDI clock.
D: Only the DELAY will sync to the MIDI clock.
LD: Both the LFO and DELAY will sync to the MIDI clock.
Q:How many devices can I connect in the Boutique series' chain mode?
A:
You can reliably connect up to three Boutique devices.
If you have more devices connected, their behavior will depend on their usage conditions.
Q:What is the range of delay time settings?
A:
With SYNC set to Int, the delay time will range from 20ms to 1.0 sec.
Q:Is there a way to increase the number of polyphony?
A:
You can connect multipule SE-02s together using MIDI cables and turning chain mode ON to add polyphony.
Q:Does this come with a built-in speaker?
A:
It comes with a built-in mono speaker.
The built-in speaker becomes active when neither the OUTPUT jack nor the PHONES jack is used.