5. Understanding Preset, Voice, and Performance
5.1 Voice and Performance
A Voice is one sound; a Performance is an arrangement of sounds for playing. The Single / Performance tabs switch modes.
| File | Extension | Main contents |
|---|---|---|
| Voice | .81v | Four operators, Algorithm, LFO, performance response; normal Save also includes Effects and Patch Volume |
| Performance | .81p | Eight embedded Voices, mixer, tuning/effect/Program Change tables, Effects, Patch Volume |
| Octave tuning | .81octtune | One octave of user tuning |
| Full tuning | .81fulltune | User tuning for 128 keys |
| Chord table | .81chord | Twelve pitch classes, four notes each |
| Program Change table | .81pctable | Mappings for 128 program numbers |
| MIDI Learn map | .s8m | CC assignments |
SysEx .syx and .mid files exchange data with the hardware. Use .81v / .81p to retain software-specific settings.
5.2 Saving a Voice
Edit in SINGLE and click Save in the preset bar. Choose a name and destination. The filename becomes the library name.
5.3 A Performance Embeds Its Voices
Loading a Voice into a part copies its sound data into the Performance. Later editing or moving the source .81v does not automatically change the saved Performance. The .81p includes the part Voices when transferred to another system.
Loading a Voice into a part imports its operator and LFO settings. The Voice's own Effects chain is not used. Performance has one shared Effects chain.
5.4 Moving Between Modes
Part Voices and the Single Voice are independent. Switching tabs does not copy edits between them.
To edit a part, choose Edit in Single… from its Voice menu. Confirm replacement of the current Single buffer, saving it first if needed. After editing, return to PERFORMANCE and choose Use current Single voice on the intended part. Then save the Performance.
5.5 Save Scope and DAW Projects
| Setting | Voice / Performance files |
|---|---|
| Sound and part settings | Included in the corresponding preset |
| Effects / Patch Volume | Stored per mode and included in normal Save |
| Master Volume / Master Tune / Polyphony | Not preset data; per-plug-in settings |
| Solo | Temporary audition state, not saved in a Performance |
| MIDI Learn | Separate map; retained in .s8m or the DAW session |
A DAW project stores the editing states of both Single and Performance, together with the current mode. Reopening the project activates the mode that was last in use.
5.6 Organizing the Library
Organize files in folders under Voices / Performances. The preset arrows navigate the same folder. Save sounds made from built-in Init with your own names.
You can import Factory ROM A–D Voices from your own hardware. See Import in Chapter 11 for details.