Dedicated keys to switch between Sound, Style, Song/Sequencer, and Edit modes.

Press the Sequencer button and select an empty song slot using the data dial.

Reduce the Master Volume or check if the internal effects processor (reverb/chorus) headroom is clipping due to high patch editing values. How to Factory Reset the GEM WS1

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GEM WS Tutorial | PDF | Floppy Disk | Synthesizer - Details on panel buttons and MIDI sockets.

Press the button; the metronome will begin to click, indicating record-ready mode. Select your desired Sound and Style for Track 1.

The onboard sequencer is surprisingly powerful, but its interface relies on function buttons and a small LCD. The manual provides step-by-step instructions for:

Locate the dial on the rear/under panel; if unresponsive, inspect the LCD ribbon cables. Dead Keys or Unresponsive Velocity Dust build-up under the keybed rubber contact strips.

If your model has a floppy drive, you can load new patches and rhythms. Note that there are two versions of the WS1; you cannot retroactively add a floppy drive to the non-disk version.