Assigning the Modulation Bar's Effect
You can also change the assignment of the modulation
bar so that it will hold notes or hold notes while applying
vibrato.
1. Hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button.and.press.the.
modulation.bar .
The current setting will blink in the display.
2. Continue.to.hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button,.and.
use.the.[INC/+]./.[DEC/–].(OCTAVE.[+]./.[–]).buttons.
to.assign.the.desired.effect .
This specifies the effect that will be applied when you
operate the modulation bar.
Value
NoD
(MODULATION)
hLD
(HOLD)
CNB
(COMBINATION)
MEMO
The same effect is applied to all tones. However, if
you've selected 4 VIOLIN or 5 TROMBONE of the special
tones, the dynamics (expression) of the instrument will
be modified instead of the vibrato effect.
3. Release.the.[SHIFT].button .
4. To.save.this.setting,.hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button.
and.press.the.[WRITE].button .
Using the D Beam Controller
By moving your hand above the D Beam controller's
sensor, you can modify the sound by applying the effect
you've assigned to the D Beam.
The D Beam controller's effective range
The illustration below shows the approximate effective
range of the D Beam controller.
No effect will be obtained if you position your hand
outside this effective range.
* The.usable.range.of.D.Beam.controller.will.become.
extremely.small.when.used.under.strong.direct.
sunlight ..Please.be.aware.of.this.when.using.the.D.Beam.
controller.outside .
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Explanation
Vibrato will be applied to the sounds you're
playing.
The sounds you're playing will be sustained
while you press the modulation bar.
Vibrato and Hold will both be applied to the
sounds you're playing.
1. Press.one.of.the.following.buttons.to.select.the.
function.that.you.want.to.control.using.the..
D.Beam.controller .
Button
Explanation
Moving your hand above the D Beam controller
PITCH
will vary the pitch of the sounds you play.
Moving your hand above the D Beam controller
will vary the tonal character of the sounds you
play.
FILTER
* For.some.tones,.the.change.in.character.
The D Beam controller will transmit the assigned
ASSIGNABLE
function or control change message.
2. While.you.play.the.keyboard,.move.your.hand.
slowly.up.and.down.above.the.D.Beam.controller .
The button you pressed in step 1 will blink.
3. To.turn.off.the.D.Beam.controller,.once.again.press.
the.button.you.pressed.in.step.1;.it.will.go.out .
Changing the ASSIGNABLE Setting
You can assign a MIDI control change number (CC) or
function to the [ASSIGNABLE] button, and use the D Beam
controller to control that parameter in real time.
1. Hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button.and.press.
[ASSIGNABLE] .
The currently assigned function will blink in the display.
2. Continue.to.hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button,.and.
use.the.[INC/+]./.[DEC/–].(OCTAVE.[+]./.[–]).button.
to.specify.the.desired.function.or.parameter.that.
will.be.controlled.by.the.D.Beam.controller .
Display
Value
CC01
C01
(MODULATION)
CC05
C05
(PORTA TIME)
C07
CC07 (VOLUME)
C10
CC10 (PAN)
C11
CC11 (EXPRESSION)
C64
CC64 (HOLD)
CC65
C65
(PORTAMENTO)
may.be.difficult.to.notice .
Explanation
Apply vibrato.
Control the portamento time
over which the pitch changes
between notes when playing with
portamento.
Control the volume.
Control the panning.
Control the expression.
Sustain the notes.
Smoothly connect the pitch from one
note to the next.