Samson Graphite 25 owner manual Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Graphite 25 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller

Front Panel Controls and Functions

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1.Display - The backlit LCD is the command center for the Graphite 25. It displays the current setup information, performance data, adjustable parameters and controller information.

2.PAGE / Buttons - Press the PAGE buttons to navigate through the adjustable param- eters and functions in all modes.

3.DATA +/– Buttons - Press the DATA buttons to adjust MIDI, controller, and performance data in all modes.

4.ENTER Button - When pressed, this button applies the selected parameter settings.

5.SETUP Button - Press this backlit button to enter Setup Mode to adjust and assign perfor- mance and controller parameters within a preset.

6.ZONE Button - Press this backlit button to edit the three zones from which the Graphite can send independent note and controller information.

7.PRESET Button - Press this backlit button to enter Preset Mode, where you can select from 30 different software and user presets.

8.MAIN Button - Press this backlit button to enter Performance Mode. It will also cancel any adjusted parameters that have not been saved.

9.CHANNEL / Buttons - When preset No. 1 or any User preset is selected, pressing the CHANNEL buttons will shift the eight encoders and four function buttons by one MIDI channel to expand the working range of the controllers. When a software control preset is selected, the channel command is processed by the software.

10.BANK / Buttons - When preset No. 1 or any User preset is selected, pressing the BANK buttons will shift the eight encoders and four function buttons through four banks, allowing 48 individual parameters to be assigned. When a software control preset is selected, the channel command is processed by the software.

11.Assignable Encoders - The eight endless encoders send continuous control data via the USB or MIDI OUT jacks. The encoders E1–E4 are preset from the factory to send MIDI pan messages on channels 1–4; the encoders E5–E8 are preset from the factory to send volume messages on channels 1–4. The encoders can be assigned to control different parameters in Setup Mode.

12.Function Buttons - The four function buttons can be used to send MIDI note or control information, and can be set as either toggle or momentary style buttons. The current state of each button is shown on the display.

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