12 Program Change

Format

Message Format: CnH ppH

n:MIDIChannelNumber

pp:Program Number

Send

Sent when a tone is selected. See the "Tone List" of this Model's User's Guide for details about program numbers.

Receive

Receipt changes the tone of the part corresponding to the MIDI Channel.

The selected tone is determined by the program value of this message and the Bank Select message value received prior to this message. See the "Tone List" in this Model's User's Guide for information about actually selecting tones, etc.

Also note that receipt of this message may also change the Part Mode parameter at the same time. For more information, see "12.1 About the Part Mode" below.

12.1About the Part Mode

Each of this Model's parts has a parameter called "Part Mode," which can be set to Normal Mode, Drum Mode, or Drawbar Organ Mode. Melody tones are set to Melody Mode, rhythm tones that use the drum map are set to the Drum Mode, and drawbar organ tones are set the to Drawbar Organ Mode.

13 Channel Aftertouch

Format

Message Format: DnH vvH

n:MIDIChannelNumber

vv:Value

Send

These messages are never sent.

Receive

Receipt of this message adds vibrato to the voice that is sounding. Details of the effect differ according to the tone setting.

14 Pitch Bend

Format

Message Format: EnH llH mmH

n: MIDIChannelNumber

ll: Value LSB

mm: Value MSB

Send

Sent when the bender wheel is operated (WK-3200/WK-3700 only).

Also sent when play data or auto-accompaniment data that includes bender wheel data is played back.

Receive

Receipt changes the pitch of the currently sounding note. The width of the change depends on the setting of the Transpose/Function's Bend Range parameter and the Pitch Bend Sensitivity, whose setting is configured by RPN.

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Casio WK-3200, CTK-900, WK-3700 manual Program Change, Channel Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, About the Part Mode

WK-3700, WK-3200, CTK-900 specifications

The Casio CTK-900, WK-3200, and WK-3700 are a trio of notable keyboards that cater to both beginner and intermediate musicians. Each model features a range of impressive specifications and functionalities designed to enhance the musical experience while allowing for creativity and exploration in sound.

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