User Manual

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Using the Pads
In addition to using the FA’s pads to play samples, you can assign
the pads to perform a variety of other functions.
Specifying the Function of the Pads
(PAD UTILITY)
Here’s how to specify the function of the pads.
1. Press the [PAD UTILITY] button.
2. Press the [6] (Pad Mode) button.
3. Press a pad [1]–[7] to select the desired function.
A setting screen appears according to the function that you select.
Pad Function Explanation
[1] SAMPLE PAD The pads play samples.
[2] PART SELECT The pads select parts.
[3] PART MUTE The pads turn part mute on/o.
[4] PART SOLO The pads turn part solo on/o.
[5] NUMERIC The pads function as numeric keys.
[6] PARTIAL SW/SEL
The pads select partials and turn them
on/o.
[7] KBD SW The pads turn the keyboard switch on/o.
MEMO
You can also select the pad function by holding down the [PAD
UTILITY] button and pressing a pad [1]–[7].
Playing Samples (SAMPLE PAD)
The pads play samples.
MEMO
For details, refer to “Selecting/Playing Samples” (p.78).
Selecting Parts (PART SELECT)
You can use the pads to select parts (1–16).
* When you’re performing in the STUDIO SET PLAY screen, the
parts that you can select are limited by the performance mode.
If you’re using single play mode, only part 1 can be selected. If
you’re using Dual or Split performance mode, only parts 1 and 2
can be selected.
MEMO
• The pad of the selected part blinks.
• The pad number corresponds to the part number.
• When you’re using Split performance, pad [1] selects the lower
part (part 2), and pad [2] selects the upper part (part 1).
Switching Part Mute (PART MUTE)
You can use the pads to mute (silence) the parts (1–16).
When you press a pad, the corresponding part switches between
mute (blinking) and play (lit).
MEMO
The pad number corresponds to the part number.
Switching the Soloed Part (PART SOLO)
You can use the pads to switch the part that’s being soloed (p. 44, p. 63).
When you press the blinking pad once again, solo turns o.
MEMO
The pad number corresponds to the part number.
Using the Pads as Numeric Keys
(NUMERIC)
You can use the pads as numeric keys.
This is convenient when entering numeric parameter values.
Pad Explanation
[1]–[9] 1–9
[10] 0
[11] –
[12] +
[HOLD] Conrm (same operation as the [ENTER] button)
[BANK] Cancel (same operation as the [EXIT] button)
Selecting Partials and Turning Them On/
O (PARTIAL SW/SEL)
You can use the pads to select a partial to edit, and to turn it on/o.
Pad Explanation
[1] Select partial 1
[2] Select partial 2
[3] Select partial 3
[4] Select partial 4
[5] Turn partial 1 on/o
[6] Turn partial 2 on/o
[7] Turn partial 3 on/o
[8] Turn partial 4 on/o
* This is available only if you’ve selected a tone in which that
partial exists. If the tone’s type is SuperNATURAL synth tone,
partial 4 does not exist, so pads [4] and [8] cannot be used.