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(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.

[0]

den

(Data Entry)

Upper, Lower

This parameter allows you to assign a control

change number (CC) to the AX-7’s [DATA≈ENTRY]

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 [DATA≈ENTRY] knob there-

fore 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

[DATA≈ENTRY] knob performs no function at all.

Note: See the manual of the MIDI instrument to be con-

trolled 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.

[1]

hld

(Hold)

Upper, Lower

This parameter allows you to specify (for Upper and

Lower separately) whether the selected section

should (0N) or should not (0ff) transmit Hold

(CC64) messages when you press the Sustain button

on the bottom panel.

[2]

tch

(Touch Control)

Upper, Lower

This parameter allows you to specify whether the

selected section should (0N) or should not (0ff)

transmit Pitch Bend messages when you use the

AX-7’s ribbon (TOUCH CONTROL strip).

[3]

bar

(Expression Bar)

Upper, Lower

This parameter allows you to specify what kind of

MIDI messages the selected section transmits when

you press the EXPRESSION BAR. There are four pos-

sibilities:

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 mod-

ify the volume, timbre (ﬁlter), pitch, or even other

aspects.

All: The section in question transmits both Modu-

lation and Aftertouch messages.

0ff: The section in question does not respond to

the EXPRESSION BAR. The EXPRESSION BAR could

then be used for “locking” the value generated by

the D Beam controller (see also p. 12).

[4]

Uel

(Velocity)

Upper, Lower

This parameter allows you to assign a velocity curve

to the selected section. The AX-7’s keyboard is

velocity sensitive and very responsive to nuances of

your playing. You may, however, be controlling a

MIDI instrument that does not interpret the velocity

values in the desired way. Rather than reprogram

the sound (if that is at all possible), you can simply

select another curve on the AX-7 so that your strik-

ing force is translated in a different way and thus

more usable for the part you wish to play.

Select L (light) if the section in question should

send high velocity values even when you strike the

keys with light-to-medium force. M (medium) is the

default setting, which produces a natural response.

H (heavy), is the way to go if the external MIDI

instrument is too loud/bright when you play nor-

mally.

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