Samson Graphite 49 - USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller - Manual (Page 10)

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13. Assignable Sliders - The nine sliders send continuous control data via the USB or MIDI
OUT jacks. The S1–S8 sliders are preset from the factory to send volume controls for
channels 1–8, and S9 is set to master volume control. The sliders can be assigned to
control different parameters in Setup Mode.
14. Assignable Encoders - The eight endless encoders send continuous control data via
the USB or MIDI OUT jacks. The encoders are preset from the factory to send MIDI
pan message on channels 1–8. The encoders can be assigned to control different
parameters in Setup Mode.
15. Function Buttons - The 16 function buttons can be used to send MIDI note or control
information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons. The current
state of each button is shown on the display.
16. Trigger Pads - The four velocity-sensitive trigger pads can be assigned to send MIDI
note or control information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons.
For added control, these pads feature four velocity curves as well as aftertouch.
17. Transport Buttons - The five transport buttons control universal Rewind, Fast Forward,
Stop, Play and Record functions (respectively) in the factory default setting. They can
also be assigned to control different parameters in the Setup Mode, similar to the
Function Buttons. If you encounter a stuck (hanging) note, press the Rewind and Fast
Forward buttons together to send a Panic command to all ports and channels. The
Panic command includes “all notes off,” “reset all controllers,” “reset pitch bend” and
“reset GM” system messages.
18. OCTAVE +/– Buttons - Press the OCTAVE buttons to shift the octave of the keyboard up
or down a maximum of four octaves, to extend the range of the keyboard. Each time you
press the OCTAVE button, the range of the keyboard shifts up or down 12 notes.
19. TRANSPOSE +/– Buttons - Press the TRANSPOSE buttons to shift the range of the
keyboard up or down a maximum of 12 semitones (half-steps).
20. PITCH BEND Wheel - Use this wheel to raise or lower the pitch of notes played on the
keyboard.
21. MODULATION Wheel - This wheel is usually used to add vibrato or other expressive
effects to a sound being played.
22. Function Keys - In Setup Mode, the first 17 keys of the keyboard are assigned to
functions, and numerical digits 0–9.
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