Owner`s manual

Using Split mode
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When you start playback, you will notice that active
parts are indicated by moving bar graphs that simu-
late level meters. The bar graphs of muted parts do
not move.
7. If there is no need to save your settings,
press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to
the main page.
Using Split mode
In Split mode, the BK-7m transmits note messages
below the split point to the MBS, LWR and NTA (Note-
to-Arranger) parts. The note numbers above the split
point, however, are transmitted to the UP2 and UP1
parts.
This only works if your external MIDI controller trans-
mits all note messages on the same MIDI channel and if
the BK-7m is set to receive on one MIDI channel only
(see “‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings” on
p. 26). Therefore, we suggest activating Split mode only
if you use a digital piano or a single-zone MIDI master
keyboard.
NOTE
In most cases, the default setting for the split point is note
number 60 (C4). When you select a “DIGITAL PIANO” option
(see p. 22), however, the split point is set to note number 54
(F#3). You can also change the split point to a different note
(see “Split Point” on p. 59).
1. Press the [SPLIT] button (its indicator
lights).
The BK-7m is now in Split mode: note numbers below
the split point (see “Split” on p. 50) are used to trans-
pose Music Styles playback in real-time and to play
the MBS and/or LWR parts (if they are active). Note
numbers above the split point can be used to play
melodies using the UP1 and/or UP2 part.
In Split mode, the “Type” parameter (see p. 60) is
automatically set to “Intelligent”.
NOTE
See page 27 for how to select the real-time parts you want
to use.
NOTE
You can activate a “Hold” function for the LWR part. See
“Lower Hold” on p. 59.
2. Press the [SPLIT] button again.
The BK-7m leaves Split mode and the [SPLIT] indica-
tor goes dark and chord recognition (see “Type” on
p. 60) is set to “Pianist”. This setting works as follows:
the Arranger decodes every chord you play – no mat-
ter where you play it. Causing the Arranger to play
another chord requires that you play at least a triad
(i.e. the three notes that make up a major or minor
chord). You can play more than three chord notes but
remember that two notes won’t cause the Arranger
to change the key.
SPLIT
LW2 MBS
+ Music Style control
UP1, UP2
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
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