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Note: We recommend you set the KEYBOARD, PADS, and Sequencer to transmit MIDI data over different channels. By default, they are all set to the Common Channel, which means your performance on one of those items could affect the performance of another. To set the channels, see the EDIT MODE section of this manual.

Features

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1.KEYBOARD – This 25-note keyboard is

velocity-sensitive and, in conjunction with the OCTAVE DOWN/UP buttons, can control an ten-octave range.

2. OCTAVE DOWN/UP – These buttons can be used to shift the KEYBOARD's range up or down four octaves in either direction, allowing for an ten-octave range. When you are higher or lower than the center octaves, the

corresponding OCTAVE button will light. You can also hold down [ARP MODE] and press the OCTAVE buttons to adjust the Arpeggiator’s octave range (up to three octaves).

3.LCD – The display is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MAX25's options and parameters.

4.PITCH BEND WHEEL – Transmits MIDI Pitch Bend information to raise or lower the pitch of the KEYBOARD temporarily.

5.MODULATION WHEEL – Transmits continuous controller data (assignable to any CC number).

6.PADS – The pads can be used to trigger drum hits or other samples in your software. The pads are velocity-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play.

7.PAD BANK BUTTON – This button switches among pad banks A, B, C, D. Between these 4 banks with 8 PADS per bank, you can access up to 32 MIDI events using the pads.

8.[FULL LEVEL] – When [FULL LEVEL] is activated, the pads always play back at a maximum velocity (127), no matter how hard or soft you hit them.

9.[NOTE REPEAT] – When this feature is active, striking a pad causes the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings. The Note Repeat feature can be synced to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. [NOTE REPEAT] can function as a toggle or momentary button.

10.[ARP MODE] – Hold down this button and view the illuminated pads to determine the Arpeggiator's current setting (each pad has its corresponding Arpeggiator setting printed above it on the right-hand side). You can then change the setting by pressing different pads.

Note: For more information on using MAX25's Arpeggiator and Sequencer, please see the ARPEGGIATOR and SEQUENCER parts of this manual.

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