Evolution
Pitch Bend Wheel
As the name indicates, the pitch bend wheel is usually used to bend the notes played on the keyboard, up or down. This allows you to play phrases not normally associated with keyboard playing, including guitar style riffs.
Your sound source determines how far you can bend the note. Its typically set to 2 semitones but can be up to 2 octaves
The pitch bend on your Evolution keyboard has even wider scope. It is fully MIDI assignable, just like the other controllers on your
Modulation Wheel
The modulation wheel (2) is, as implied, typically used for modulation of the sound you are playing. This type of
Just like the pitch bend wheel, the modulation wheel is fully MIDI assignable. To find out how, read the section “Basic Programming Operations” on page 17.
Foot Switch
You can plug any polarity foot switch (not included) in to the foot switch socket (13) on your Evolution keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity on power up. If you want to reverse the polarity, just make sure the pedal is pressed when you switch on your keyboard.
The foot switch is normally used for sustaining the sound you are playing without having to keep your hands on the keyboard. This is also the default function on your Evolution keyboard.
The
For more detail about how to program the foot switch, please read the section” Programming and Editing the
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