169.010UK User Manual
Parts and their functions
1. Trigger pads
These pads can transmit note messages or control change messages. Ideal for percussion passages or
sample triggering.
2. Keyboard
There are twenty-five velocity-sensitive keys which transmit note messages.
When CC mode is on, these will transmit control change messages.
3. MIDI control group
A Rotary & slider controller, are collectively called a MIDI control group.
The Micro MU has 4 MIDI control groups.
a. Rotary
This rotary transmits control change messages, increasing with clockwise rotation
b. Slider
This slider transmits control change messages, increasing when pushed forwards
4. OCTAVE SHIFT
The [◄] button and the [►] button can be used to shift the octave down or up respectively. The pitch
will shift down by one octave for each press of the [◄] button.
The pitch will shift up by one octave for each press of the [►] button.
5. Bank button
The Micro MU has four banks. When the BANK button is on, you can use the [◄] button and the [►]
button to switch between the four banks. A “bank” is a set of parameter assignments for the controllers
(pads and knobs, etc.).
You can use Micro MU Editor to change the assignment of each controller. (see below “Making detailed
settings”)
6. Program button
When program button is on, you can use the [◄] button and [►] buttons to change the program.
7. PITCH BUTTONS
The [PITCH DOWN] and the [PITCH UP] buttons can be used to send a note’s pitch up or down in
cents.
8. Modulation button
The MOD button is used to introduce modulation or vibrato effect.
9. USB connector (side mounted)
Connect the Micro MU to your computer with a USB cable via this port.
