Owners Manual

MODX+ Owner’s Manual
17
Controls and Functions
 Left side of Rear Panel
1 [USB TO HOST] terminal
Used to connect this instrument to a computer via a USB
cable, and allows you to transfer MIDI data and audio data
between the devices. Unlike MIDI, USB can handle multiple
ports via a single cable (page 56). For information about
how the MODX+ handles Ports, see page 56.
NOTE
Audio data sending capability for this instrument is a maximum
10 channels (5 stereo channels). Audio data receiving capability is a
maximum 4 channels (2 stereo channels).
2 [USB TO DEVICE] terminal
Used to connect this instrument to a USB flash drive
(page 61), or an external MIDI device (page 54).
Connecting a USB flash drive lets you save data created on
this instrument to the drive and load data from the drive to
the instrument. Save/Load operations can be performed:
[UTILITY]  [Contents]  [Store/Save] or [Load].
NOTE
• No other USB devices (such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive
and USB hub) can be used.
• The instrument supports the USB 1.1 to 3.0 standard. However,
note that the transfer speed differs depending on the data type
and the condition of this instrument.
 Right side of Rear Panel
3 MIDI [IN], [OUT] terminals
MIDI [IN] is for receiving control or performance data from
another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer, letting
you control this instrument from the connected separate
MIDI device.
MIDI [OUT] is for transmitting all control, performance and
playback data from this instrument to another MIDI device,
such as an external sequencer.
When the “MIDI IN/OUT” setting (page 54) is “USB,” these
terminals can be used for connecting an external MIDI
device to your computer (page 56).
4 FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN]
jacks
For connection of a separately sold FC3/FC4/FC5 Footswitch
to the [SUSTAIN] jack and a FC4/FC5 Footswitch to the
[ASSIGNABLE] jack. When connected to the [SUSTAIN]
jack, the Footswitch controls sustain. When connected to
[ASSIGNABLE], it can control one of various assignable
functions.
NOTE
• The term “FC3” in this Owner’s Manual refers collectively to the
FC3 and other footswitches compatible with the FC3, such as the
FC3A.
• The term “FC4” in this Owner’s Manual refers collectively to the
FC4 and other footswitches compatible with the FC4, such as the
FC4A.
5 FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks
For connection of a separately sold foot controller (FC7,
etc.). This jack lets you continuously control one of various
different assignable functions for Part edit—such as volume,
tone, pitch, or other aspects of the sound (see the Reference
Manual PDF document).
6 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks
Line level audio signals are output via these standard phone
jacks. For monophonic output, use only the [L/MONO] jack.
7 [PHONES] (Headphone) jack
This standard stereo phones jack is for connection to a set of
stereo headphones. This jack outputs audio signals identical
to those from the OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks.
8 A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks
External audio signals can be input via these phone jacks
(1/4" mono phone plug). Various devices such as a
microphone, CD player or synthesizer can be connected to
these jacks and their audio input signal can be sounded as
the Audio Part.
In addition, you can use the special Vocoder feature by
connecting a microphone to this [L/MONO] jack and
inputting your voice to the microphone.
You can also use the Envelope Follower and ABS (Audio
Beat Sync) features. Envelope Follower is a function for
detecting the volume envelope of the input signal waveform
and modifying sounds dynamically.
NOTE
• A guitar or bass having active pickups can be directly connected.
However, when using passive pickups, connect the instrument via
an effect device.
• The Vocoder/Envelope Follower can be controlled from all Part
outputs, and not just the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.
ABS (Audio Beat Sync) is a function for detecting the beat of
the audio signal input from these jacks and synchronizing
the beat with the Motion Sequencer or Arpeggio.
Use 1/4" mono phone plugs. For stereo signals (such as from
audio equipment), use the [L/MONO]/[R] jacks. For mono
signals (such as from a microphone or guitar), use only the
[L/MONO] jack.
For details about the Envelope Follower and ABS features,
see the Reference Manual PDF document.
9 [P] (Standby/On) switch
Press to set the power to On or Standby.
) [DC IN]
Plug the AC adaptor supplied with this instrument.