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Use MIDI functionality
While playing the keyboard, move the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever to
the left to lower the pitch of the currently selected patch, or to the right to
raise its pitch. This is known as
pitch bend .
You can also apply vibrato by gently pressing the Modulation Controller.
This is known as
modulation .
If you push the lever away from you and the same time move it to the right
or left, you can apply both effects at once.
* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of your
sound module.
Features Useful When Playing
Applying Pitch Changes to Notes
(Pitch Bend)
Move the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever (left or right) to transmit Pitch
Bend messages, and apply subtle pitch changes to notes.
* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of
your sound module.
Modifying the Sound of Notes
(Modulation)
Push the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever away from you to transmit Modu-
lation messages (CC#01), changing the sound in real time (usually by add-
ing a vibrato effect).
* The type of change this produces in the sound depends on the settings of
your sound module.
Adding a Sustain Effect to Notes
(Hold)
If a pedal switch or foot switch (one from the DP series or BOSS FS-5U;
sold separately) is connected to the rear panel HOLD jack, you can press the
foot switch to make notes continue sounding even after you remove your
hand from the keyboard (the Hold function). This will transmit the MIDI
message Hold 1 (CC#64). The Hold On message (data 127) is transmitted
when you press the pedal, and Hold Off (data 0) when you release the pedal.
Controlling the Volume or Timbre
of the Sound
(Expression)
If an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel
EXPRESSION jack, you can use the pedal to control the volume or tone.
Changing Octaves
(Octave Shift)
You can press [OCTAVE -] or [OCTAVE +] to raise or lower the pitch range
of the keyboard (the Octave Shift function).
Press
[OCTAVE -] once to lower the pitch range one octave. Press it once
again to lower the range an additional octave. Permissible settings for this
range from -4 to 5 octaves.
[OCTAVE -] or [OCTAVE +] will light according
to the current Octave Shift setting.If you simultaneously press [OCTAVE -]
and [OCTAVE +] , the Octave Shift setting will be reset to 0, restoring the nor-
mal pitch range of the keyboard.
Modulation
Pitch Bend
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