User manual ROLAND AX-7

[. . . ] ENGLISH r AX-7 MIDI Keyboard Controller Owner's Manual mg ENGLISH ENGLISH Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland AX-7 MIDI Keyboard Controller. The AX-7 is a powerful, easy-to-operate, dedicated shoulder keyboard for MIDI sound modules (whether or not they are GM2/GM/GS compatible). Please take the time to read through this Owner's Manual. That way, you can feel assured that you understand every feature the AX-7 offers, and will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation. [. . . ] You need to leave the EDIT mode altogether before being able to do that. (5) Use [0]~[9] or [DOWN]/[UP] to make the desired setting. To do so, simultaneously press [UP] and [DOWN]. (6) Press [ENTER] to confirm the value or setting. (2) Press [CONTROL], [DATA], or [PRGCHG], depending on the column that contains the desired parameter. The number of the first parameter now flashes in the display. Press [EXIT] to return to the previous value. (7) Press [EXIT] if you want to select another parameter from the active EDIT group. To select a parameter from a different group, press the corresponding EDIT button ([CONTROL], [DATA], [PRGCHG]), then return to step (3) above. 10 r AX-7 Owner's Manual ENGLISH (8) Press [EXIT] yet again to leave the EDIT mode. You will achieve the same result by pressing the lighting EDIT button (it then goes dark). Note: See page 17 if you wish to save the settings you have just made as a Patch. CONTROL parameters As stated above, this is where you will find all parameters that are related to the AX-7's performance functions. This level also contains a parameter that allows you to check the state of the batteries. ENGLISH [0] den (Data Entry) Upper, Lower [3] bar (Expression Bar) Upper, Lower This parameter allows you to assign a control change number (CC) to the AX-7's [DATAENTRY] knob. The knob can then be used for realtime control of the related function. You can assign any number between CC00 and CC119. Given their dedicated use for memory bank selection (see p. 16), CC00 and CC32 are unlikely candidates for other assignments. Assigning them to the [DATAENTRY] knob therefore makes little sense. If you assign CC10 (Pan) to this knob, positions below the center correspond to the left side, while settings above the center correspond to the right. Note: Certain MIDI instruments may not respond in realtime to CC10 changes, because they only implement Pan changes at the beginning of a new note (Note-on message). It is also possible to select 0FF (by simultaneously pressing [DOWN]/[UP]), which means that the [DATAENTRY] knob performs no function at all. Note: See the manual of the MIDI instrument to be controlled for the CC numbers it supports for realtime control. Note: The CC assignment can be different for the Upper and Lower sections. This allows you, for example, to control the Pan setting (CC10) via the Upper section, and the Delay Send Level (CC94) via the Lower section. This parameter allows you to specify what kind of MIDI messages the selected section transmits when you press the EXPRESSION BAR. There are four possibilities: Mod: The section in question transmits Modulation messages (CC01). CC01 messages can be used for creating vibrato, tremolo, or WahWah effects. This depends on how the receiving MIDI instrument uses these messages. Aft: The section in question transmits Channel Aftertouch messages. Depending on the instrument you are controlling, Aftertouch messages can modify the volume, timbre (filter), pitch, or even other aspects. All: The section in question transmits both Modulation and Aftertouch messages. [. . . ] The [TRANSPOSE] indicator now lights steadily Note: The Transpose on/off setting applies to both keyto indicate that the Transpose interval has been board sections (Upper and Lower) and can be saved to a set and is being used. Patch memory. ENGLISH About MIDI Merge The AX-7 can also merge the MIDI messages received via its MIDI IN socket with the data generated on the AX-7 itself, and retransmit the lot via its MIDI OUT socket (Merge function). ENGLISH Working with Patches A "Patch" is a memory where you can store your own settings. The AX-7 provides 128 such memories (in 2 groups of 64 memories). Like on many Roland instruments, only 8 buttons ([1]~[8]) are used for specifying the Patch numbers (11~88), so that numbers like "30" or "59" are impossible. That explains why the 11~88 range adds up to 64 possibilities (or memories). [. . . ]