portable synthesizer
user guide
ガイド
v.1.2.45
thank you for choosing the OP–Z multimedia sequencer and synthesizer. we are proud to present to you this portable, powerful and playful music making device. we hope it will inspire your creativity for many years, and become a trusted companion for both audio and visual expression. enjoy OP–Z, the dream machine.
make sure to read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new OP–Z. once you've become acquainted with its operation, use it as a reference guide. for even deeper understanding visit the ems site and take a lesson, check out the latest videos and sign up for a workshop.
check out the OP–Z quick guide .
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hardware overview power on / off charging the battery replacing the battery low battery indicator inputs and outputs interface overview index buttons color dials parameter leds parameter pages track select button tracks / patterns / step buttons record button transport buttons musical keyboard transpose buttons shift button pitch bend microphone speaker general operation playing notes playback editing editing operations recording how to record parameter pages introduction toggle pages reference chart lfo track introduction parameters step count step length offset notes select plug / preset randomize preset store preset kill track notes / panic link / unlink tracks step components introduction using step components clear step components reference chart step components + app project introduction select project select pattern chain patterns copy pattern copy settings copy track copy project clear pattern bounce pattern snapshot saving project + app mixer introduction parameters mute track mute groups mute audio mixer + app tempo introduction parameters set tempo tempo nudge lock tempo adjust swing using the metronome external sync screen introduction
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tracks introduction overview audio tracks 1 – 4 (drum group) audio tracks 5 – 8 (synth group) control tracks fx tape master performance module lights motion arp introduction parameters tape introduction parameters controls master introduction parameters transpose tracks chord progressions lights introduction operation parameters setup configure dmx punch-in effects introduction using punch-in effects reference chart punch-in effects + app sampling introduction overview input sources drum sampler synth sampler input selection introduction select source monitor mode input signal settings microphone microphone mode headset mode usb introduction supported devices midi introduction external clock midi settings midi config content mode midi config via app incoming midi table disk modes introduction content mode import sounds backup content restore content upgrade mode software update factory reset app introduction pairing with OP–Z navigating the app screen configurator photomatic motion devices midi setup guide video out file transfer reference synth engines fx engines additional settings
check that the following items are included when you open the box
OP–Z unit
OP–Z quick guide use this to get started creating your first pattern, and as a reference guide for buttons, parameters and step components.
OP–Z cheat sheets overlays to accompany the quick guide.
usb-c cable standard usb to usb-c cable for midi, for data transfer between OP–Z and computer, and for charging the OP–Z internal battery.
thank you so much!
content ally mobbs cuckoo eran hilleli redmount studios seba uvi’s sound design team / uvi.net
beta testing alvaro villalobos brandon guerra bruno kramm cuckoo david najarian dimitri eran hilleli hot science jean-louis huhta jennifer hernandez matt donald matt milligan
beta testing mike waring matthew williams nick martin patrik berger steeezo thomas s white tim harrington timur kuyanov
special thanks keijiro takahashi
warnings & important notes before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. this will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. if you need to connect/disconnect wires during use, always make sure to connect the cable to the OP-Z first. never connect the 3.5mm plugs going from the OP-Z‘s input or output to a mic input on a sound card with phantom power active. this could destroy the ports on the OP-Z. be sure to charge the unit using only 5v usb power, such as that from the usb ports of a computer, or by using a dedicated usb charger. make sure you always have the OP-Z placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. use your OP-Z where the ambient temperature is between 10° and 35° C (50° and 95° F) and the relative humidity is between 0 and 95%RH. never install or use the unit in any of the following locations:
warranty and return policy the OP-Z is fully factory tested and comes with a 12 month (from purchase date) warranty. this does not include malfunction due to misuse of the device, such as being dropped, crushed or used in an application of inappropriate voltages to the device’s connectors or improperly designed or executed modifications. in particular, you are the sole responsible for damage caused by a charging method other than 5V usb power. the general warranty policy does not cover esd (static discharge) damaged products due to improper handling. the warranty does not cover shipping charges. make sure to read the terms & conditions here .
fcc regulatory compliance warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. however, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
ised regulatory compliance this device contains licence-exempt transmitters that comply with innovation, science and economic development canada’s licence-exempt rss(s). operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference. 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. l’émetteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux cnr d’Innovation, sciences et développement économique canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. l’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. this equipment complies with ic rss-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations ic cnr-102 établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. cet émetteur ne doit pas être situé ou fonctionner conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) IC: 9915A-012A
