Owner`s manual
Chapter 5 
Reference 
This chapter contains detailed explanations of every MP-2 function. Use it when you are 
trying to get information on a specific feature. 
Play Mode 
In Play mode Preset and User programs can be recalled, and real-time MIDI control is 
active. 
To select a Preset program: 
• Be sure the LEDs in all panel buttons are off. If the PRGM EDIT or SYSTEM 
EDIT button LEDs are lit, press the button to exit the edit mode and extinguish 
the LED. 
• If the top line of the display says "USER," press the PRESET/ USER button to 
make it say "PRESET." 
• Use the BANK UP or BANK DOWN button to select the desired bank (0 or 1). 
• Press one of the number buttons (0-9) to select the Preset program within the 
selected bank. 
The available range of numbers is 01-39. 
OR 
• Use the "∧" and "v" (up and down arrow) buttons to step through the Preset 
programs. 
To select a User program: 
• Be sure the LEDs in all panel buttons are off. If the PRGM EDIT or SYSTEM EDIT 
button LEDs are lit, press the button to exit the edit mode and extinguish the 
LED. 
• If the top line of the display says "PRESET," press the PRESET/USER button to 
make it say "USER." 
• Use the BANK UP and BANK DOWN buttons to select the desired bank. 
• Press one of the number buttons (0-9) to select the User program within the 
selected bank. 
The available range of numbers is 01-128. OR 
• Use the "∧" and "v" (up and down arrow) buttons to step through the User   
programs. 
Using Real-Time MIDI in Play Mode 
Real-Time MIDI (RTM) lets the user have dynamic, real-time control through MIDI over up to 
sixteen MP-2 parameters. The assignment of MIDI controllers to parameters is done in the 
Real-Time MIDI section in Program Edit mode. After programming is finished, RTM is 
operated in Play mode. 
To activate a MIDI controller's link to a parameter, the controller must be moved past the 
position that corresponds to the current value of the parameter. Moving the controller past 
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