Roland AX-Synth owner manual ‘Neck’ control section, Bottom panel

rAX-Synth Owner’s Manual

‘Neck’ (control) section

Front view

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K L N O

Rear view

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KVOLUME knob

This knob allows you to set the AX-Synth’s overall output volume.

LAFTER TOUCH knob

This knob sends channel aftertouch messages for the notes you are playing (see p. 23).

MOCTAVE/VARIATION (TRANSPOSE) buttons

These buttons are used to transpose the AX-Synth’s keyboard in steps of one octave (see p. 22).

You can also use these buttons to select Tone varia- tions (see p. 18).

OD Beam controller & PITCH, FILTER & ASSIGNABLE buttons

This controller allows you to influence the pitch or timbre of the notes you play, or to create unique effects by moving one hand up/down or left/right above the two “eyes”.

The buttons to its left allow you to assign the desired function to the D Beam controller (see p. 24).

PPORTAMENTO button

This button allows you to switch the Portamento function on and off.

If you hold down [TRANSPOSE] while pressing one of these buttons, the pitch changes in semi-tone steps.

NMODULATION BAR/TOUCH CONTROLLER

Press the modulation bar to add modulation to the notes you are playing. Behind the modulation bar lies the ribbon strip. Slide your finger towards the left or right on this ribbon to change the pitch of the notes.

QBENDER MODE button

This button allows you to specify how the TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon works.

Note: This function is not available for the SuperNATURAL Tones.

RHOLD button

This button allows you to hold the notes you are playing (see p. 25).

Bottom panel

S ST S S

S Strap pins T Battery compartment

This is where you can attach the ends of the supplied strap. Choose any two pins.

This is where you can insert AA-type Ni-MH batteries.

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