Hi,
The manual simple speels out the articualtion name, velocity beakdown and how many alternation..
Is there a good referrance to abit more discrption of the arculation, for " none orchetra educated " users.
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Mazeka, a couple of good references (the first is even inexpensive):
1) Essential Dictionary of Orchestration by Black and Gerou
The title is not exactly accurate, as the book is not about orchestration techniques, but about characteristics of each instrument used in an orchestra (and many others as well). It gives ranges, tonal qualities of each part of the instrument's range, and many other helpful comments. It is a great pocket sized reference.
2) The Study of Orchestration by Adler.
This book gets into the full details of the techniques of orchestration. Kenan's book might be another option, as also might be the older work by Piston. Others may have additional - or possibly better - suggestions.
3) No title, but just a good general dictionary of musical terms. A good one will explain what all the technical terms mean.