Rane MPE 14 - Manual (Page 2)

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. BYPASS 1 & 2. Pressing either button toggles between Bypass and Active modes (LED on = BYPASS).
2. STORE. Pressing this control transfers the contents of Working Memory into Stored Memory at a location selected by either
the number keys or the UP/DOWN buttons. Pressing STORE once prompts the user for the Stored Memory location;
pressing it again writes the information to Stored Memory.
3. OL 1 & 2. Overload (OL) indicator. These red LEDs illuminates any time the inputs, filters or output reaches 4dB below
clipping.
4. EQUALIZER Display. This numeric green LED display indicates the boost/cut level of an individual filter, or the overall
Level, whichever is selected (LED on). The MPE 14 must be in the EQ Edit mode to activate this display.
5. CHANNEL / EQ. Pressing this button once places the MPE 14 in the Channel 1 EQ Edit mode (CHANNEL 1 LED on); a
second depression enters the Channel 2 EQ Edit mode (CHANNEL 2 LED on); and a third time allows editing both Chan-
nels simultaneously (both LEDs on). A fourth press takes the MPE 14 out of the EQ Edit mode (both LEDs off).
6. LEVEL / EXPRESS. In the EQ Edit mode, this button sets the overall level of one or both Channels. When not in the EQ
Edit mode, this button sets Expression parameters. Expression allows an EQ curve to “bend” (change) based on MIDI
continuous controller or channel pressure aftertouch commands. Please see the MPE Users Guide for further information.
7. 40Hz / BANK. In the EQ Edit mode, this button selects the 40Hz filter. In the Normal Operating mode, pressing this control
locks the MPE to the current bank; something similiar to a “tens hold” function. When using the octal numerical base system
of notation instead of the decimal numerical base (explained in the MPE Users Guide) it has a similar function.
8. 63Hz / 100 / OCTAL A/B. In the EQ Edit mode, this button selects the 63Hz filter. In the Normal Operating mode this gets
you directly to the 100s, or switches between A/B banks when using the octal numerical base.
9. 100Hz to 10kHz. In the EQ Edit mode, these buttons select the filters associated with their labels. In the Normal Operating
mode they allow direct access number entry for Stored Memory selection. They also select several secondary features when
used with the FUNCTION button. To find out about their uses, please see the MPE Users Guide.
10. 16kHz / FUNCTION. In the EQ Edit mode, this button selects the 16kHz filter. In the Normal Operating mode it acts as a
shift-key to select the secondary features. Again we must reference the MPE Users Guide for details. Sorry.
11. UP & DOWN. Used to increase or decrease parameters in all operating modes.
12. SYSTEM Display. This red digital display indicates system information, such as Stored Memory locations, MIDI Channel
selection, mapping assignments, lockout codes, Factory preset numbers, ramp step size, revision number, and so on.
13. MEMORY. Used to enter the Normal Operating mode. A flashing LED indicates Working Memory differs from Stored
Memory. When in the EQ Edit mode, all changes to the Working Memory are compared with the Stored Memory version by
simply pressing and holding the MEMORY button. What is heard is the Stored Memory curve; releasing the MEMORY
button allows you to hear edited Working Memory.
14. CHANNEL. Pressing this button displays the current MIDI Channel assignment for this MPE. Flashing indicates MIDI
OMNI mode is on. Change the MIDI Channel by using the UP/DOWN buttons, or number keys. Pressing this button again
returns the unit to Normal Operating mode.
15. MAP. Used for MIDI Mapping (re-routing program changes to memory locations) covered in the MPE Users Guide.