Kurzweil ExpressionMate User manual

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and Kurzweil, ExpressionMate, MIDIScope, K2500, and K2000 are trademarks of Young Chang Co. All other
products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Product
features and speciÞcations are subject to change without notice.
Part Number: 910308 Rev. B
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IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING - When using electric products, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.
3. This product, in combination with external equipment that is connected to an amplifier and speak-
ers or headphones, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing
loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.
4. Place the product so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
5. Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that
produce heat.
6. Connect the product to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the product.
7. If the product will be unused for a long time, unplug the power supply cord from the outlet. When
unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by the plug.
8. Make sure that objects do not fall and that liquids do not spill into the enclosure through openings.
9. This product is equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your ob-
solete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
10. This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
11. Do not try to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions.
Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel.
12. WARNING - Do not place objects on the product's power supply cord, or place the product in a
position where anyone could trip over, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type. Do not let the
product rest on or be installed over cords of any type. Improper installations of this type create the
possibility of a fire hazard and/or personal injury.
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this instrument not expressly approved by Young Chang
could void your authority to operate the instrument.
IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other equipment use only high
quality shielded cables.
NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This instrument generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this instrument does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver.
• Connect the instrument to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is
connected.
• If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
NOTICE
This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
AVIS
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applica-
bles aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio-
electrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Young Chang Distributors.....................................................................ix
1: Introducing the ExpressionMate......................................1
Welcome!................................................................................................1
ExpressionMate Overview......................................................................1
The Ribbon......................................................................................1
Other Cool Stuff..............................................................................1
The Arpeggiator...............................................................................2
MIDI Merging.................................................................................2
K2000 and K2500 Users .................................................................2
How to Use This Book....................................................................2
2: Getting Started................................................................... 3
Unpacking the Unit.................................................................................3
Quick Start..............................................................................................3
Placement and Connections....................................................................5
Placing the ExpressionMate............................................................5
On a Flat Surface......................................................................5
On a Microphone Stand with the Bracket................................5
Placing and Connecting the Ribbon Controller...............................6
The Rear Panel ................................................................................7
Power Switch............................................................................7
Breath Jack...............................................................................7
SP1/CC Jack.............................................................................7
SP2 Jack ...................................................................................7
MIDI Ports................................................................................7
Power Jack................................................................................7
Connecting Pedals...........................................................................8
A Special Note About Switch Pedals.......................................8
Connecting a Breath Controller.......................................................8
Connecting the ExpressionMate to Your MIDI Gear......................9
Basic MIDI Hookup.................................................................9
Connecting Two MIDI Devices.............................................10
Connecting Several MIDI Devices ........................................10
Connecting the Power Supply.......................................................11
Powering Up.........................................................................................11
Setting the MIDI Channels...................................................................11
User Interface Basics............................................................................12
The Front Panel .............................................................................12
The Display ............................................................................12
Data Knob, - and + Buttons....................................................12
Cursor Buttons........................................................................13
Exit Button .............................................................................13
Store Button............................................................................13

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Learn Button...........................................................................13
Controller Button....................................................................13
Arpeggiator Button.................................................................13
Global Button.........................................................................14
SW1 and SW2........................................................................14
Panic Button...........................................................................14
Front Panel LEDs...................................................................14
Setups....................................................................................................15
Selecting Setups.............................................................................16
Basic Selection.......................................................................16
Using Setup Lists ...................................................................16
Changing Setups with MIDI ..................................................17
Playing Setups...............................................................................17
Basic Technique.....................................................................17
Touching The Ribbon At More Than One Point....................18
Getting Back to Play Mode...................................................................19
Troubleshooting....................................................................................20
But It Still Doesn’t Work .......................................................20
3: Editing and Creating Setups .......................................... 21
The Controller Editor............................................................................21
Getting Around.....................................................................................22
Jump Selection .......................................................................23
Intuitive Entry ........................................................................23
Changing the Current Zone...........................................................24
Compare ........................................................................................24
Setting a Zone’s MIDI Channel............................................................24
Stacking Zones ..............................................................................25
Ribbon Configuration Parameters ........................................................25
Split ........................................................................................26
Mode.......................................................................................27
Spring (Sprg)..........................................................................27
Controller Editing.................................................................................28
Continuous Controllers ..........................................................30
Switch Controllers..................................................................31
Virtual Controllers..................................................................31
Continuous Controller Parameters........................................................32
Destination (Dest)..........................................................................33
Curve (Curv)..................................................................................33
Curve Amount (CrvAm)................................................................33
Scale (Scal)....................................................................................34
Offset (Offs) ..................................................................................35
Resolution (Res)............................................................................37
Entry (Entr) and Exit Values.........................................................37

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Entry Value ............................................................................37
Exit Value...............................................................................38
Ribbon Assignment Parameters............................................................38
AuxD......................................................................................39
Breath (BRTH) Parameters...................................................................39
Continuous Control Pedal (CCPD) Parameters....................................40
Switch Controller Parameters...............................................................40
Switch Type (Type).......................................................................40
On Destination (On D), Off Destination (Off D) ..........................41
On Value (On V)...........................................................................41
Off Value (Off V)..........................................................................42
Entry (Entr) and Exit States...........................................................42
Switch Pedal (SP) Parameters ..............................................................42
Panel Switch (SW) Parameters.............................................................43
Virtual Controllers................................................................................43
Fixed Controller (FIX) Parameters.......................................................43
MIDI Remap Controller (MAP) Parameters ........................................44
Note Processing Parameters .................................................................45
Note Velocity Features...........................................................45
Continuous Controller Note Parameters ................................46
ROM Scales...................................................................................47
About The Harmonic Scale....................................................47
About The Arpeggiator Latch Scales.....................................47
The MIDI Destination List ...................................................................48
Special Function Controllers ................................................................52
Pitch Bend (PBend+).....................................................................52
Reverse Pitch Bend (PBend-)........................................................52
Pitch Bend Up or Down (PBend / and PBend\) ............................53
Channel Pressure (ChnPrs)............................................................53
Program Change (PrgChg)............................................................53
Zone Transpose (ZnXpos).............................................................54
Note Controller Destinations
(13Note, 37Note, SclLen, Note #).................................................54
Controller 40 (13Note / Note #) and
Switch or Fixed Controllers ...................................................55
Note Offset (NotOfs).....................................................................55
Note Velocity (NotVel).................................................................55
Note Switch (NoteSw)...................................................................56
Arpeggiator Controllers.................................................................56
MIDI Message Strings (MMsg1–6) ..............................................56
Controller Order....................................................................................56
Saving Your Work and Exiting ............................................................57
Naming, Storing, and Exiting...............................................................57
The Store Button............................................................................57

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The Exit Button .............................................................................58
Editing Hints and Suggestions..............................................................59
Do These Parameters Always Mean Something? .........................59
Do I Need All Those Controllers?.................................................59
Assigning a Message to Multiple Controllers...............................60
4: The Arpeggiator...............................................................61
Arpeggiator Quick Start........................................................................61
The Arpeggiator Editor.........................................................................61
Arpeggiator parameters ........................................................................62
Real Time Control of Arpeggiator Parameters..............................63
Tempo (Tempo).............................................................................63
Key range (Low Key, High Key) ..................................................64
Enable Switch (Enable Sw)...........................................................64
Note Source (Note Src) .................................................................64
Beats (Beats)..................................................................................65
Note Duration (Note Dur) .............................................................65
Latch Mode (LatchMode)..............................................................66
Latch Modes that use controller #49:.....................................67
Latch Modes that do not use controller #49:..........................67
Latch Modes that Resync the Clock:......................................67
Latch Modes that do not Resync the Clock: ..........................67
Ctlr#49 and Latch Modes.......................................................68
Note Order (NoteOrder) ................................................................71
Shift Amount (Shift Amt)..............................................................72
Shift Limit (ShiftLimt)..................................................................72
Limit Option (Limit Opt)...............................................................72
Glissando (Glissando) ...................................................................73
Note Velocity (Note Vel) ..............................................................73
Rhythm Select (RhythmSel)..........................................................74
Transpose (Transpose)...................................................................74
5: Global Functions.............................................................75
Getting Around.....................................................................................76
Global Parameter Set............................................................................76
Contrast..........................................................................................77
Drum Sync.....................................................................................77
RBN Dir.........................................................................................78
MIDI Merging...............................................................................79
MainMrgTo and Aux MrgTo.................................................79
MainMgOpt and AuxMrgOpt ................................................80
A Word About SysEx and Merging.......................................80
Merge Unprocessed (MergUnPro) ................................................81
Arp Clock ......................................................................................81

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Send Clock (Send Clks).................................................................81
Program Change Parameters .........................................................81
Ext PgmCh .............................................................................81
Pgm BkLSB, Pgm BkMSB....................................................82
ZxNotesIn...............................................................................82
ZxMCtlsIn..............................................................................82
SYS EX ID....................................................................................82
SysEx Ers.......................................................................................83
Exiting Global Edit Mode .............................................................83
Other Global Objects............................................................................83
User Scales............................................................................................83
User Rhythms .......................................................................................84
Entering the Rhythm Editor ...................................................86
Setup Lists ...........................................................................................87
Setup Map.............................................................................................88
Saving and Reloading Setups ...............................................................88
Saving Setups (SysEx Dumps)......................................................89
Cancelling a SysEx Dump......................................................90
Loading Factory Setups.................................................................90
Loading User Setups......................................................................91
MIDIScope ...........................................................................................92
MIDIScope: Overview...........................................................92
MIDIScope: Detailed Operation & Screens...........................93
Exiting a Global Editor or Utility..................................................96
6: Messages, Troubleshooting, and Diagnostics .............97
Warning and Error Messages................................................................97
Low Battery...................................................................................97
Memory Failure.............................................................................97
Diagnostics ...........................................................................................98
Before You Begin..........................................................................98
Entering Diagnostics .....................................................................98
User Controls Diagnostic ..............................................................99
Buttons Test............................................................................99
Spinknob Test.......................................................................100
SP1/CC Test (CC Pedal or Switch Pedal)............................100
SP2 Test (Switch Pedal Only)..............................................101
Breath Controller Test..........................................................102
Ribbon Test ..........................................................................102
MIDI Test....................................................................................103
Battery Replacement...........................................................................105
Before You Begin........................................................................105
Opening the Unit .........................................................................105
Removing the Cover....................................................................106

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Replacing the Battery..................................................................106
Replacing the Cover....................................................................107
Powering Up................................................................................107
A: Sending MIDI Messages............................................... 109
Special Function Bytes................................................................111
Data Format Codes......................................................................112
Using the MIDI String Editor......................................................112
B: ExpressionMate ROM Setups...................................... 115
Editing Program Change Messages....................................................116
Programming Conventions for Setups................................................117
Setup Descriptions..............................................................................118

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Contact the nearest Young Chang ofÞce listed below to locate
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Introducing the ExpressionMate
ExpressionMate Overview
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Chapter 1
Introducing the ExpressionMate
Welcome!
Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil/
Young Chang ExpressionMate. YouÕve got your hands on a
powerful and fun MIDI controller, arpeggiator, and MIDI merger.
This manual will get you started with your new instrument.
YouÕll deÞnitely want to keep the manual handy as you become
an advanced user, too.
ExpressionMate Overview
The ExpressionMate lets you be more expressive with your MIDI
instruments, in live performances and in the studio.
The Ribbon
For starters, the ExpressionMate has a MIDI Ribbon controller.
You may already own MIDI instruments that have wheels,
joysticks, and pedals. These let you add lots of expressive touches
to your sounds, including vibrato, volume swells, and pitch
bends, to name a few.
The ExpressionMateÕs Ribbon lets you do all of that, plus has its
own unique abilities. For instance, you can create realistic pitch
bends when imitating instruments like trombone or violin,
because the Ribbon resembles a slide or a string. The Ribbon is
also great when you want to ÒjumpÓ to a certain point, rather
than moving a wheel or pedal through its entire range. You can
even use the Ribbon to play notes on your instrument.
Other Cool Stuff
The ExpressionMate has other controls too, including jacks for
pedals and a breath controller. The ExpressionMate can also
change incoming MIDI Controller messages into different kinds
of Controller messages. It even has ÒvirtualÓ controllers that send
MIDI messages automatically.

Introducing the ExpressionMate
ExpressionMate Overview
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The Arpeggiator
If you miss having an arpeggiator on your MIDI instrument,
youÕll have a blast with the ExpressionMateÕs Arpeggiator. It can
turn MIDI notes into simple broken chords, wild rhythmic
patterns, and anything in between.
MIDI Merging
The ExpressionMate has two MIDI interfaces. You can use these
to merge two incoming streams of MIDI data with the data
generated in the ExpressionMate. For example, you could
connect two keyboards to the ExpressionMate, play notes on
either keyboard while using the ExpressionMateÕs Ribbon, and
send all the information into a sequencer or a MIDI sound
module.
K2000 and K2500 Users
K2000 users can create 5 Zone Setups with an ExpressionMate or
use the ExpressionMate to add Setup features previously
available only to K2500 users, such as velocity remapping and
note mapping. K2500 users will be interested to learn that the
ability to play notes from the ribbon is more versatile on the
ExpressionMate.
How to UseThis Book
The ExpressionMate UserÕs Guide is designed to help you get up
and running quickly. If you know MIDI already, and you know
pretty much what you want to do with the ExpressionMate, read
Quick Start on page 3. If you need some more help on using the
ExpressionMateÕs many advanced features, you should read all
of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. The remaining two chapters deal
with some global functions, plus advanced troubleshooting and
diagnostics.
Also, donÕt forget to check our web site:
http://www.youngchang.com/kurzweil
for any late-breaking information on the ExpressionMate and
other Kurzweil products.
Above all, have fun, and make lots of great music with your
ExpressionMate!

Getting Started
Quick Start
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
This chapter will help you hook up your ExpressionMate and
learn its basic functions.
Unpacking the Unit
The box that your ExpressionMate ships in contains the
following:
•
The ExpressionMate
•
Ribbon controller
•
UserÕs Guide
•
AC adapter
•
Microphone stand mounting bracket
•
Adhesive-backed foam strip
•
Hook-and-loop fastener (three pads)
Be sure to keep the box and packing materials, in case you need
to ship the unit for any reason.
Quick Start
We recommend that you read through this whole chapter at some
point. However, if you want to start exploring your new
instrument right away, follow these steps:
1. Carefully remove all the contents of the box.
2. Place the ExpressionMate and the Ribbon controller on a
table or other ßat, stable surface. Plug the RibbonÕs cable into
the ÒControllerÓ jack on the ExpressionMateÕs right end.
3. Plug one end of a MIDI cable into the ExpressionMateÕs rear-
panel ÒMain OutÓ port. Plug the other end of the cable into
the MIDI In port of the device or instrument that you want to

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Quick Start
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play. Then plug one end of a second MIDI cable into the
ExpressionMateÕs rear-panel ÒMain InÓ port. Finally, plug the
other end into your instrumentÕs MIDI Out port.
4. Use the AC adapter to plug the ExpressionMate into an
electrical outlet. Then press the rear-panel power switch to
turn the ExpressionMate on. DonÕt be alarmed if you see
ßashing LEDs when you turn the ExpressionMate on, they
just indicate that the Arpeggiator is active on the current
Setup.
5. Turn the receiving MIDI instrument on, make sure that itÕs in
Multi Mode, and make sure that there are programs on MIDI
channels 1 through 3. If your instrument doesnÕt have a Multi
Mode, set it to receive on channel 1.
6. If you are using a MIDI instrument as both the controller and
the sound source (that is, you are not sending the
ExpressionMateÕs output to an external sound module), turn
Local Control Off on your keyboard. Otherwise you will get
double note events on some Setups.
7. Set your MIDI instrument to General MIDI (GM) mode. If
your instrument is not GM compatible, some of the Setups
will call up ÒrandomÓ programs on channels 1 Ð 3. In this
case, you may want to turn off the receiving of program
changes on those channels.
8. Start playing! Touch the Ribbon and buttons while you play
some notes on your MIDI instrument.
To try different Setups, turn the data knob or press the - and +
buttons on the front panel. A complete list of the Setups starts
on page 115 of this manual. For starters, check out Setup 3,
ÒBig Strum.Ó Play a chord on your MIDI instrument, then run
your Þnger up and down the ribbon to hear the effect. You do
not need to hold the notes on the keyboard. They are
remembered until you strike a new chord. Simply strike a
chord, play the ribbon, then strike another chord and play the
ribbon again.
For more in-depth instructions on setting up and using the
ExpressionMate, keep reading this chapter.

Getting Started
Placement and Connections
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Placement and Connections
Placing the ExpressionMate
On a Flat Surface
You can place the ExpressionMate on a table, an equipment rack,
or on any keyboard with a ßat, open area on its front panel (such
as a PC88 or a K2000 keyboard).
On a Microphone Stand with the Bracket
The ExpressionMate includes a bracket for mounting the unit on
top of a microphone stand. Follow these steps to use the bracket:
1. Screw the bracket onto the top of the mic stand.
2. Fit the ExpressionMateÕs left bracket holes onto the bracketÕs
two left-hand tabs. Then lower the right end onto the
remaining tab.
3. Tighten the bracketÕs thumb screw so that it holds the
ExpressionMate Þrmly in place on the bracket.
Figure 2-1. Mounting Bracket assembly.
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE
0.4A
MADE IN KOREA
Product of: Young Chang Co., Ltd.
SERIAL #
12VDC
ExpressionMate
Screw Hole
Mounting Holes
Attach Bracket toTop of Mic Stand

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Placement and Connections
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Placing and Connecting the Ribbon Controller
The Ribbon controller can rest on any ßat surface, but you may
Þnd it easiest to play if itÕs right in front of you. If your keyboard
has enough space on its front panel, you can place the Ribbon just
above the keys.
Note: By default, the Ribbon sends higher values toward its
right end (the end with the cable). If you want the
cable on the left, and you still want the same response,
read ÒRBN DirÓ on page 78.
You can use the included adhesive-backed foam strip (which
attaches to the bottom of the ribbon), or the hook-and-loop
fastener pads to hold the Ribbon in place. However, donÕt attach
these to surfaces that become damaged easily, such as painted or
Þnished wooden surfaces. Also, we suggest that you attach the
hook half of the hook-and-loop pads to the bottom of the ribbon
and the loop (softer) half to the mounting surface. This will
prevent small mammals from becoming stuck to your keyboard.
When the Ribbon is where you want it, plug the unconnected end
of the cable into the ÒControllerÓ jack on the ExpressionMateÕs
right side.
Figure 2-2. Connecting the Ribbon.
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Placement and Connections
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The Rear Panel
Here are brief descriptions of the rear panel connectors.
Power Switch
Press this to turn the ExpressionMate on or off.
Breath Jack
Plug a breath controller into this jack.
SP1/CC Jack
Connect either a CC (continuous control) pedal or a switch pedal
to this jack.
SP2 Jack
Plug a switch pedal into this jack.
MIDI Ports
Use these ports to connect the ExpressionMate to other MIDI
devices or instruments.
Power Jack
Plug the included AC adapter into this jack.
SP
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Placement and Connections
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Connecting Pedals
The ExpressionMate has two rear-panel jacks for connecting
pedal controllers. You can connect a switch pedal to SP2, and
either a switch pedal or a CC (continuous control) pedal to SP1/
CC. To work correctly, the CC pedal must be one that uses a 10K
linear potentiometer.
A Special Note About Switch Pedals
The ExpressionMate works with both normally-open switch
pedals, and normally-closed pedals (such as those made by
Roland, Yamaha, and other Japanese manufacturers). If a pedal is
plugged in when you turn the power on, the ExpressionMate
detects which kind of pedal it is.
If you hold down a switch pedal while the ExpressionMate
powers up, you will reverse the ExpressionMateÕs response to the
pedal. In other words, you might end up sustaining notes when
your foot is off the pedal, instead of when you push down.
Therefore, you should avoid touching the pedals until the startup
screen disappears.
Turning the power off and back on again will set the pedals back
to normal, as long as you donÕt touch them.
Connecting a Breath Controller
If you have a Yamaha or equivalent breath controller, connect it to
the rear-panel Breath jack.
SP
witch / CC Pedals S
1 / CC SP 2
B reath

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Placement and Connections
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Connecting the ExpressionMate toYour MIDI
Gear
There are lots of ways to connect the ExpressionMate to your
MIDI devices. WeÕve chosen to show two simple, effective
conÞgurations that should give you ideas for your own MIDI
studio or rig. You can use the conÞgurations as printed, or
modify them for your own needs. (If you play MIDI guitar or
some other instrument besides the keyboard, donÕt be offended.
Just use your axe as the master controller.)
Basic MIDI Hookup
Connect the ExpressionMateÕs Main Out jack to the MIDI In jack
of the device that you want to control (such as a keyboard, sound
module, or computer). Then connect the other deviceÕs MIDI Out
jack to the ExpressionMateÕs Main In jack. Turn Local Control Off
on your keyboard.
Figure 2-3. Connecting the ExpressionMate to one MIDI device.
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ConnectingTwo MIDI Devices
You can connect a master controller, a MIDI sound module, and
the ExpressionMate as shown here.
Figure 2-4. Connecting the ExpressionMate to two MIDI devices.
Connecting Several MIDI Devices
You might have sound modules and a computer with a MIDI
interface. HereÕs one arrangement that lets you play everything
in your studio from a master controller and the ExpressionMate.
Figure 2-5. Connecting the ExpressionMate to several MIDI devices.
Main
Out Main In
Out
In
Thru
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