Samson Graphite 49 User manual

USB MIDI CONTROLLER
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Graphite 49 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Panel Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Graphite 49 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preset Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance Mode Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MIDI OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operational Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
MIDI Note Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Samson Graphite 49, 49-key USB keyboard control-
ler! The Graphite 49 gives you all the performance and production control to easily
integrate with your Windows or Mac digital production workstation. To capture the
dynamics of your performance, the Graphite 49 comes equipped with a 49-note
velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. In addition, the Graphite 49 has four
velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch, that can be used for recording drum
beats, triggering samples, or controlling midi parameters.
The Graphite 49 also functions as a full-featured control surface with nine sliders, eight
encoders, 16 function buttons, and transport controls. At the center of the keyboard,
a large backlit LCD screen displays functions and accessible parameters in real-time,
allowing you to make changes quickly without interrupting your performance or
session.
The Graphite 49 is the perfect addition to your DAW or controlling virtual instrument
software. To get you started making music immediately, we have included Native
Instruments Komplete Elements, which contains over 1000 sounds and effects.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Graphite 49
keyboard controller, as well as a guided tour of its control panel, and instructions for
setup and use. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed. Please don’t forget to fill it
out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support, and so that we can
send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below, for future
reference.
Serial number: ____________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
With proper care and maintenance, your Graphite 49 will operate trouble-free for
many years. Should your keyboard ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA)
number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,
the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-
6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing
materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Graphite 49 was
purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty
details and service information.
Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for Graphite desktop
editing software, rmware updates, and remote control setup documentation.

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Graphite 49 Features
System Components
Minimum System Requirements
The Samson Graphite 49 utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is engineered to the
nest detail. Here are some of its main features:
• 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
• Nine programmable faders, eight encoders and 16 buttons for hands-on control
over your DAW and virtual instruments
• Four velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch (two banks each) for drum
sounds and samples
• Large backlit LCD display provides real-time feedback
• MIDI Out, USB and sustain pedal connections
• Compact design, perfect for live performance and studio applications
• Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
• Four zones for creating splits and layering sounds
• Adjustable velocity curve for both keys and pads
• USB bus power
• Includes Native Instruments Komplete Elements software
• Samson Graphite 49 USB Keyboard
• One (1) USB Cable
• Native Instruments Komplete Elements installation DVD
• Graphite 49 Owner’s Manual
Windows (PC)
• Windows XP/Vista/Win7
• 800MHz or higher, 256MB RAM or larger, USB port
Mac OS
• Mac OS X 10.4.9 or higher
• 733MHz or higher, 512MB RAM or larger, USB port

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
1. Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 49. It displays the current
setup information, performance data, adjustable parameters and controller information.
2. PAGE ◀/ ▶Buttons - Press the PAGE buttons to navigate through the adjustable param-
eters and functions in all modes.
3. DATA +/– Buttons - Press the DATA buttons to adjust MIDI, controller, and performance data
in all modes.
4. ENTER Button - When pressed, this button applies the selected parameter settings.
5. MAIN Button - Press this backlit button to enter Performance Mode. It will also cancel any
adjusted parameters that have not been saved.
6. PRESET Button - Press this backlit button to enter Preset Mode, where you can select from
30 dierent software and user presets.
7. SETUP Button - Press this backlit button to enter Setup Mode to adjust and assign perfor-
mance and controller parameters within a preset.
8. ZONE Button - Press this backlit button to edit the four zones from which the Graphite can
send independent note and controller information.
9. MUTE Button - Press this button to enable the Mute function. When activated, the word
MUTE will ash on the display and the keyboard will stop transmitting messages from the
encoders and sliders. Pressing the button again will exit the Mute function and transmit all
encoder and slider values together.
10. PAD BANK Button - The Trigger Pads are congured into two pad banks, with dierent set-
tings congured to each pad. Press the PAD BANK button to toggle between the two banks.
11. BANK ◀/ ▶Buttons - The eight encoders and rst eight sliders are congured into two
banks, so you can control up to 16 individual parameters. Press the BANK buttons to switch
between the two banks of eight controllers.
12. CHANNEL ◀/ ▶Buttons - Press the CHANNEL buttons to shift all eight encoders and the
rst eight sliders by one MIDI channel to expand the working range of the controllers.
13. Assignable Sliders - The nine sliders send continuous control data via the USB or MIDI OUT
jacks. The S1–S8 sliders are preset from the factory to send volume controls for channels
1–8, and S9 is set to master volume control. The sliders can be assigned to control dierent
parameters in Setup Mode.
Front Panel Controls and Functions
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B

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14. Assignable Encoders - The eight endless encoders send continuous control data via the USB
or MIDI OUT jacks. The encoders are preset from the factory to send MIDI pan message on
channels 1–8. The encoders can be assigned to control dierent parameters in Setup Mode.
15. Function Buttons - The 16 function buttons can be used to send MIDI note or control
information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons. The current state of
each button is shown on the display.
16. Trigger Pads - The four velocity-sensitive trigger pads can be assigned to send MIDI note or
control information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons. For added
control, these pads feature four velocity curves as well as aftertouch.
17. Transport Buttons - The ve transport buttons control universal Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop,
Play and Record functions (respectively) in the factory default setting. They can also be as-
signed to control dierent parameters in the Setup Mode, similar to the Function Buttons. If
you encounter a stuck (hanging) note, press the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons together
to send a Panic command to all ports and channels. The Panic command includes“all notes
o,”“reset all controllers,”“reset pitch bend”and “reset GM”system messages.
18. OCTAVE +/– Buttons - Press the OCTAVE buttons to shift the octave of the keyboard up or
down a maximum of four octaves, to extend the range of the keyboard. Each time you press
the OCTAVE button, the range of the keyboard shifts up or down 12 notes.
19. TRANSPOSE +/– Buttons - Press the TRANSPOSE buttons to shift the range of the keyboard
up or down a maximum of 12 semitones (half-steps).
20. PITCH BEND Wheel - Use this wheel to raise or lower the pitch of notes played on the
keyboard.
21. MODULATION Wheel - This wheel is usually used to add vibrato or other expressive eects
to a sound being played.
22. Function Keys - In Setup Mode, the rst 17 keys of the keyboard are assigned to functions,
and numerical digits 0–9.
Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Rear Panel Controls and Functions
1. POWER Switch - Use this switch to turn the keyboard on or o.
2. DC IN - The Graphite 49 can be powered using a 9V 300mA adaptor, connected to the DC IN
jack.
3. USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB connection on a
computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard, as well as to send and receive MIDI data.
4. MIDI OUT - Use a 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the Graphite 49 to an external MIDI device.
5. SUSTAIN Pedal Input - Connect a ¼” sustain pedal to this input. This input is preset from the
factory to send MIDI sustain (CC #64) messages. The SUSTAIN pedal input can be assigned to
send dierent MIDI parameters in Setup Mode.

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Quick Start
1. Connect the Graphite 49 to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The unit will
receive power and transmit MIDI data via the USB connection.
2. Connect a ¼”TS pedal to the SUSTAIN pedal input.
3. Push the POWER switch to the on position.
4. Launch your DAW or virtual instrument software, and set the Graphite 49 as the MIDI Input
and MIDI Output device.
5. To use the Graphite 49 with an external MIDI device (such as a sound module), connect a
5-pin MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT on the rear of the Graphite 49, and to the MIDI IN of the
external device. For more information on connecting to an external MIDI device, please see
the MIDI Out section on p. 26.
MIDI Device
Sustain Pedal
Computer

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Display Features
The Graphite 49 features a backlit LCD screen that displays performance information, settings for
the controllers, and status information.
Preset: The current preset number. The range is 01–30.
Data: The current value of a given controller.
Parameter Tags
Program: MIDI Program number. The range is 0–127.
MSB: Most Signicant Bit. The range is 0–127.
LSB: Least Signicant Bit. The range is 0–127.
Port: USB virtual out Port. The range is 1–5.
Ch: MIDI Channel. The range is 1–16.
Type: Button type “C” represents Control type.“N” represents the note type.
Mode: Operation mode of the pad or button. “T” represents toggle. “M” represents momentary.
Val: Control code of the controller. When the working button or pad is dened as “note type,” the
Val is the note number.
Oct: Octave shift for the keyboard. The range is +/- 4.
Trans: Transpose shift for the keyboard. The range is +/- 12.
Bank: The bank is the collection of all encoders and sliders set when the selected preset is “01” or
User preset. The range is 1–2. When remote control preset is selected, it will display “-“.
Channel: The global channel number of encoders and sliders in preset“01” or User preset. When
remote control preset is selected, it will display“-“.
Zone: The number of the activated zones. The range is 1–4.
Range: The range of note number keys for the active zone. The number of the left most and right
most key in the zone will rotate. The range is 0–127.
KB.Vel: Number of the keyboard velocity (touch response) curve. The range is 0–9.
Pad.Vel: Number of the pad velocity (touch response) curve. The range is 0–9.
A
B
Pad Bank A/B
Pads, Function and Transport Button Indicators
Parameter Tags
Status Indicators
Current preset number Data Operation

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Display Features
Status Indicators
Local: This sign will appear when the Local function is engaged.
Mute: This sign will appear when the Mute function is engaged.
Drawbar: This sign will appear when the polarity of the slider is inverted and engaged.
Reset: This sign will appear when the Preset Reset function is executed.
Button Indicators
F1–F16: When a function button is at On status, the corresponding block will appear.
A/B: Indicates the active pad bank
Trigger Pads: When a pad is pressed, the corresponding block will appear.
Transport Controls: When a transport button is on, the corresponding block will appear.
Note: Port, Ch, Mode, Type and Val are settings of a component. When a component is activated, the
component name, operation data and setting information will be shown. If more than one compo-
nent is activated at the same time, the display shows the information of the component that was most
recently activated.

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Graphite 49 Modes
The Graphite 49 has four main operation modes: Performance Mode, Preset Mode, Setup
Mode and Zone Mode.
Preset Mode - In this mode, you can access the 30 available presets. A preset stores information
on the assignments for the sliders, knobs, and buttons. Using the presets allows you to quickly
load the settings for specic applications without having to reprogram the unit every time. This
mode is activated by pressing the PRESET button. Refer to the section on Preset Mode (p. 16) for
more details.
Setup Mode - In this mode, you can access and assign all of the features of the Graphite 49. This
allows you to customize the settings to match your needs. In addition to the buttons on the top
panel, the rst 17 keys on the keyboard are also available to access functions and enter numerical
data. This mode is activated by pressing the SETUP button. Refer to the section on Setup Mode
(p. 17) for details.
Zone Mode - The keyboard can be divided into several zones, sometimes referred to as layers or
splits. Each zone has its own active key range, program number, MSB and LSB, and transmit to dif-
ferent channels and ports. There are four zones available. Refer to the section on Zone Mode
(p. 20) for more details.
Performance Mode - In this mode, the 49 velocity-sensitive keys transmit note and velocity
information via the USB or MIDI output. The assignable controllers, pitch bend and modulation
wheels all transmit continuous controller information. This mode is activated by pressing the
MAIN button. Refer to the section on Performance Mode (p. 22) for details.

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Preset Mode
To select a preset, press the PRESET button and the
keyboard will enter Preset Mode. The Preset indicator will
light red, and the Preset number will ash on the display.
In Preset Mode, the Graphite 49 will stop transmitting
MIDI messages.
Use the DATA +/– buttons or numerical keys to select the
desired Preset. The name of the Preset will appear in the
rst row of the display. Press the ENTER button to conrm your choice, and the keyboard will load
the new Preset settings for all sliders, knobs and buttons. Pressing the MAIN button will cancel
the selection and return to the previous Preset. There are 3 categories of presets:
GRAPHITE Preset
Preset 1 is congured for the sliders to control channel volumes, and the encoders to
control the pan for channels in Zone 1. Using this preset will get you started working
with almost any standalone USB/MIDI device or audio software.
You can edit the Preset for each component in Setup Mode, and save your changes. The
settings for sliders S1–S9 and encoders E1–E8 can be organized into two banks, which
can be accessed by pressing the BANK ◀or ▶buttons. The active MIDI channels for all
encoders and sliders can be shifted up or down by pressing the CHANNEL ◀or CHAN-
NEL ▶buttons.
Remote Control Presets
Presets 2–10 are designed for specic software titles, with the controls set to access the
most common functions directly from the Graphite 49. The communication between
the computer and the keyboard is bidirectional, and information from the software will
appear on the Graphite’s display. You can edit the Presets in Setup Mode and save your
changes to further customize the parameters to suit your needs.
Sliders S1–S8 are used for channel volume controls; S9 is used for master volume con-
trol. Encoders E1–E8 are used for channel pan control. F1–F8 are used for channel Solo; 
F9–F16 are used for channel Mute for all software (except Logic where F1–F8 are used
for REC Arm, and F9–F16 are used for channel Mute). The BANK and CHANNEL buttons
are used to change the channels controlled within the software. The remote control
message is sent through output Port 5 to the computer, and the message from the
computer is received through input Port B of the keyboard.
Note: When you move slider on the computer, its data will be sent to the keyboard in real
time, and it will be shown on the display, but it cannot aect the physical position of the
slider in the keyboard. When you move the slider on the keyboard, the message will not be
transmitted until it reaches the value and position of the slider in the software. This elimi-
nates any unexpected level jumps when the faders are moved.
USER Presets
Presets 11–30 are USER presets that can be fully customized to create your layout. The
default settings for each USER preset is the same as in Preset 1.
The USER Preset also includes information about the contents of settings, for all zones,
and activity status. Zone edit results are saved to the current activated Preset automati-
cally.
A
B

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Setup Mode
Setup mode enables you to make adjustments to how the Graphite 49 will operate. Pressing the
SETUP button will enter Setup Mode, the keyboard will stop transmitting MIDI data, and the rst
17 keys will function as numerical pads.
Controllers
To adjust a controller, press a button, move a slider
or encoder, or press the pedal, and its name and
parameter values will appear on the display.
Press the PAGE ◀/ ▶buttons to cycle through the
available parameters. The parameter name will be
displayed and the value will ash. Use the DATA
+/– buttons or numerical keys to set the appropri-
ate value.
Note: When the value Ch is set to “-“, the controller
follows the keyboard channel in Zone 1. You can use
the DATA button to select “-“, or press the 0 key on the
keyboard to select “-“.
Press the ENTER button or the ENTER key on the
keyboard to conrm a selection. You can conrm
the selection after each parameter, or after you
nish editing all parameters for a controller. The
new values will be saved and updated on the
display.
Note: The slider and encoder settings are saved into the current activated bank. Press the BANK ◀/ ▶
to change the bank where the settings will be saved.
If you select another controller, or press the SETUP or MAIN buttons before saving your changes,
your changes will be lost. Simultaneously pressing the DATA + and DATA – buttons will restore the
controller to its original setting.
The setting of sliders, encoders and transport buttons cannot be changed in the Remote Control
Preset. The components assigned to the function buttons vary according to the software title you
are using.
A
B
A
B

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Setup Mode
Editing the Aftertouch Control
Press the Aftertouch key to assign control code for the keyboard aftertouch feature. “A.Touch”
will appear on the display with the value of the current control in the data area. The value is also
shown under the Val tag on the second row of the display. Use the DATA +/– buttons to change
the value, or enter data by pressing the numerical keys on the keyboard. Press both DATA +/–
buttons simultaneously to recover the original value. Press the ENTER key or the ENTER button
to conrm your setting and to save. When you save your settings, the value display will stop
blinking.
Selecting the Keyboard Velocity Curve
Press the K.Curve key to select a velocity curve for keyboard.“KB.Curve”will appear in the Opera-
tion area of the display with its current velocity curve number in the data area. The Operation area
will then change to show the current velocity curve. The number will also blink under the KB.Vel
tag on the second row of the display. Use the DATA +/– buttons or enter the number by pressing
the numerical keys on the keyboard to select a curve. Press the ENTER key or the ENTER button to
conrm your setting and to save. When you save your settings, the name of the velocity curve will
be updated, and the value display will stop blinking.
Available Velocity Curves
No. Type Description
0 Normal Linear type curve - Default
1 Soft 1 Results in a lower transmitted velocity (and corresponding volume); Graph 1
2 Soft 2 Results in a lower transmitted velocity (and corresponding volume); Graph 2
3 Hard 1 Results in a higher transmitted velocity (and corresponding volume); Graph 1
4 Hard 2 Results in a higher transmitted velocity (and corresponding volume); Graph 2
5 Expand Emphasizing the louder volume and softening the lower volume
6 Compress Emphasizing the softer volume and softening the louder volume
7 Fix 64 Note velocity is xed to 64
8 Fix 100 Note velocity is xed to 100
9 Fix 127 Note velocity is xed to 127
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0 - Normal
5 - Expand
1 - Soft 1
6 - Compress
2 - Soft 2
7 - Fix 64
3 - Hard 1
8 - Fix 100
4 - Hard 2
9 - Fix 127

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Graphite 49 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Selecting Velocity Curve for the Trigger Pads
Press the P.Curve key to select a velocity curve for the trigger pads. “P.Curve” will appear in the Op-
eration area of the display with its current velocity curve number in the data area. The Operation
area will then change to show the current velocity curve. The number will also blink under the
“Pad Vel” tag on the second row of the display. Use the DATA +/– buttons or enter the number by
pressing the numerical keys on the keyboard. Press the ENTER key or the ENTER button to conrm
your setting and to save it. The name of the velocity curve will be updated, and the value display
will stop blinking. Selectable curves are the same as keyboard velocity curves.
Switch the Local Control
The USB out from port 1 or 2 can be transmitted through the MIDI Out jack. This is controlled by
the Local setting. Press the Local key to switch the local control on or o. “Local” and its current
status will appear in the Operation area of the display and ash. Press the DATA+ button (or nu-
merical key 1) to turn Local Control on. Press the DATA– button (or numerical key 0) to turn Local
Control o. Press the ENTER key or the ENTER button to conrm your setting and to save it.
Reverse Slider Direction
Sliders can be reversed to be used as drawbars. Press the Drawbar key to switch the drawbar
feature on or o. “Drawb”and its current status will appear in the Operation area of the display
and ash. The default setting is O. Press the DATA+ button (or numerical key 1) to turn Drawbar
on. Press the DATA– button (or numerical key 0) to turn Drawbar o. Press the ENTER key or the
ENTER button to conrm your setting and save it in the current preset.
Pedal Setup
Press the pedal to assign a control code to the pedal. “Pedal” will appear in the Operation area
of the display with the value of the current control in the data area. The value is also shown and
blink under the “Val” tag on the second row of the display. Use the DATA +/– buttons to change
the value or enter the data by pressing the numerical keys on the keyboard. Press the ENTER key
or the ENTER button to conrm your setting and to save it. When you save your setting, the value
display will stop blinking.
Preset Reset
Press the P.Reset key to reset the unit to the factory default setting. “Reset No”will appear in the
Operation area of the display and“No”will blink. Press the DATA+ button (or numerical key 1) to
switch it to“Yes”or DATA– button (or numerical key 0) to switch it to “No.” Press the ENTER key or
the ENTER button to conrm your selection. When “Yes”is conrmed, “Reset”will appear in the
Status Indicator area in the right side of the screen and“Loading…” will appear in the Operation
area of the display. After the reset is complete, the display will show“Reset OK”.
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Zones
The keyboard can be divided into four zones, sometimes referred to as layers or splits. Each zone
has its own active key range, program number, MSB, LSB, Channel, Port, Octave, and Transpose
settings. The zones can be separated or overlapped. This allows you to layer or split the keyboard
between sounds to expand your performance. Zone 1 is always active. Zone 2–4 can be activated
or disabled in Zone Mode. The display shows the parameters of the selected zone. The factory
default is Zone 1.
Press the ZONE button to enter Zone Mode. The corresponding indicator will light up. Press the
PAGE button to select a zone. The On/O status appear after the zone number. Press the DATA+
button to engage the zone, and DATA– button to disable the zone. When a zone is activated,
the zone number will appear under the Zone tag in the third row of the display. For each zone
(1–4), the factory default MIDI Out port is 1–4, respectively. Press the MAIN button to return to
Performance Mode.
If zones are activated and overlapped, keys played in the overlap section will send messages to
multiple outputs and more than one voice can be produced. The PITCH BEND wheel, MODULA-
TION wheel, pedal and keyboard aftertouch are applied to all activated zones.
Note: In Performance Mode, the operation of the OCTAVE +/– and TRANSPOSE +/– buttons only aect
Zone 1, even if multiple zones are activated.
Editing Zones
After selecting a zone, press the ENTER button to edit the zone. Press the PAGE ◀/ ▶buttons to
cycle through the available parameters. Use the DATA +/– buttons or numerical keys to change
the value of the parameter. Press both DATA +/– buttons simultaneously to return to the original
value. When you have completed editing the zones, press the ENTER button or the ENTER key on
the keyboard to save your changes.
Zone settings are nonvolatile, and will be saved even when the power is turned o. You can
recover the default Zone settings with the P.Reset function. Press the MAIN or ZONE button to exit
Zone Mode and return to Performance Mode. To cancel your changes, before pressing Enter, press
the MAIN or ZONE button to return to Performance Mode.
Note: Zones are saved to the current active Preset.
Note: In Performance Mode, changing the program number, MSB, LSB, Port and Channel only aect
Zone 1. Enter Zone Mode to adjust the parameters of the other active zones.