User Manual

Settings for the Entire FA
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What is a MIDI?
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard
specication that allows musical data to be transferred
between electronic musical instruments and computers. If
a MIDI cable is connected between devices equipped with
MIDI connectors, you’ll be able to play multiple devices
from a single MIDI keyboard, perform ensembles using
multiple MIDI instruments, program the settings to change
automatically as the song progresses, and more.
About MIDI connectors
The FA is equipped with the following two types of MIDI
connectors, each of which has the following role.
Connector Explanation
MIDI IN connector
This connector receives MIDI messages
that are sent from an external MIDI device.
When the FA receives MIDI messages, it can
respond by playing notes, switching sounds,
etc.
MIDI OUT connector
This connector transmits MIDI messages to
an external MIDI device. Use it when you
want to control an external MIDI device.
MIDI signal ow
Sound
Generator
Section
USB INMIDI IN USB OUTMIDI OUT
USB-MIDI Thru = OFF
FA
Sound
Generator
Section
USB INMIDI IN USB OUTMIDI OUT
USB-MIDI Thru = ON
FA
Preview settings (Preview)
Parameter Value Explanation
Preview Mode
SINGLE, CHORD,
PHRASE
SINGLE: The notes specied by
Preview 1–4 Note Number will be
sounded one at a time, consecutively.
CHORD: The notes specied by
Preview 1–4 Note Number will be
sounded simultaneously.
PHRASE: The phrase provided for the
corresponding patch type (category)
will be played.
Preview 1–4
Note Number
0 (C-)–127 (G9)
Specify the pitches of the four notes
that will be sounded if you set
the Preview Mode to “SINGLE” or
“CHORD.”
* These settings are ignored if Preview
Mode is set to “PHRASE.”
Preview 1–4
Velocity
OFF, 1–127
Specify the velocities of the four
notes that will be sounded if you set
the Preview Mode to “SINGLE” or
“CHORD.”
* These settings are ignored if Preview
Mode is set to “PHRASE.”
Control function settings (Control)
Parameter Value Explanation
Control Source
Select
SYSTEM, STUDIO
SET
SYSTEM: System Control Src 1–4 will
be used for tone control.
STUDIO SET: Tone Control Src 1–4 of
the Studio Set will be used for tone
control.
System Control
Src1–4
OFF,
CC01–31, 33–95,
PITCH BEND,
AFTERTOUCH
Specify the MIDI messages that will be
used as system controls.
System Control settings allow you to
specify MIDI messages that will apply
in common to the entire FA, and can
be used for controlling volume, tone,
etc.
You can assign up to four MIDI
messages for this type of control.
If you want to make assignments for
realtime control of the sound and
eects for each tone independently,
use “matrix control” or “multi-eect
control.”
For details, refer to the “Parameter
Guide” (PDF).
For the basic procedure for system settings,
refer to p. 97.