Samson Graphite 49 - USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller - Manual (Page 22)

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Performance Mode Parameters
Octave Buttons
The Octave buttons allow you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend
the range of the keyboard. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons to shift the octave up or down a
maximum of four octaves. Press the OCTAVE +/– buttons together to reset the octave shift
to zero. The octave shift value will be shown under the Oct tag on the second row of the
screen.
Note: This adjustment is only for Zone 1 in the current Preset. If you engage zones 2–4 or
select another Preset, the octave shift value will change according to the setting in the zone.
Please refer to the section Zones on p. 20 for more information.
Transpose Buttons
Press the TRANSPOSE +/– buttons to transpose a note up or down by a maximum of 12
semitones. Press the TRANSPOSE +/– buttons together to reset the transpose shift to zero.
The transpose value will be shown under the Trans tag on the second row of the screen.
Note: This adjustment is only for Zone 1 in the current Preset. If you engage zones 2–4 or
select another Preset, the transpose value will change according to the setting in the zone.
Please refer to the section Zones on p. 20 for more information.
Aftertouch
The keyboard features aftertouch. After hitting a key, keep pressure on the key, and the
channel aftertouch (value common to all keys) message will be transmitted. You can change
the control of the aftertouch in Setup Mode (p. 17). The transmitting port and channel
follow the port and channel settings of Zone 1.
Velocity Curve
The keyboard is velocity sensitive. There are ten selectable velocity curves. Refer to
Selecting the Keyboard Velocity Curve on p. 18 to understand how to select a curve.
Modulation Wheel
The MODULATION wheel is usually used to add vibrato effects to tones you are playing.
The data range of the MODULATION wheel is 0–127. The transmitting port and channel
follow the port and channel settings of Zone 1.
PITCH BEND Wheel
The PITCH BEND wheel is used to bend notes played on the keyboard by raising or lowering
the pitch. The response and range of the controller is based on the patch or sound source
that is being controlled. The pitch bend wheel is spring-mounted and will return to the
center position when it is released.
Pedal
The default setting for the pedal input is sustain. You can assign another control to it in
the Setup Mode. The transmitting port and channel follow the port and channel settings
of Zone 1. Refer to the section Pedal Setup on p. 19 to learn how to assign the pedal.
Note: Do not step on the pedal when powering on the keyboard as the unit will detect the
polarity of the pedal automatically.