Using the performance functions
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E-80 Music Workstation
5. Using the performance functions
Let us now have a look at the E-80’s performance func-
tions. Also called controllers, they allow you to add
expression to your playing, which is a very important
aspect for simulating glissando’s, bendings and other
changes that will make your melodies even more con-
vincing.

Pitch Bend and Modulation

The BENDER/MODULATION lever to the left of the
E-80’s keyboard can be used to add two kinds of effects
to the Keyboard part notes (Upper, Lower, M.Bass). You
can even use these effects simultaneously if you like.
(1) Press the lever towards the rear of the E-80 to add
a vibrato effect (“wobble”) to the notes you are
playing.
The Modulation axis can also be used for switching
between the slow and fast Rotary speeds for the
HARMONIC BAR sounds and [ORGAN] sounds (only
when the MFX uses a “Rotary” algorithm).
(2) Turn the lever to the left to temporarily lower the
pitch of the notes you are playing. Turn it to the
right to raise the pitch of your notes.
The Pitch Bend interval (“Range”) is preset to 2 semi-
tones.
Note: Pitch Bend is not available for the Harmonic Bars.
(3) Release the lever if you no longer need the effect.

Transposition

If you are used to playing a song in a particular key, the
Transpose function will help you go on playing in that
key while sounding in another one. That way, you can
accompany a singer or instrument without changing
your fingering.
(1) Press the TRANSPOSE [√≈ƒ] button to transpose the
E-80 down by up to 6 semitones.
(2) Press the TRANSPOSE [≈®] button to transpose the
E-80 up by up to 5 semitones.
Transposition never applies to a part that uses a
Drum Set (or the drum part of a song).
To transpose from the key of C to E, press [≈®] four
times. To transpose from C to G, press [√≈ƒ] five times.
To return to the original setting (no transposition),
simultaneously press [√≈ƒ] and [≈®].
As long as the interval is different from “0”, one of
these buttons lights to signal that the Transpose
function is active.
The transposition interval is indicated on the main
page:
The “–1” refers to a semitone decrease of the pitch, so
that you hear a “B” every time you play a “C”. It also
means that, rather than the “A” you press, you will
hear “G sharp” (or “A flat”). The above setting corre-
sponds to pressing [√≈ƒ] once.
Note: Any interval you set here automatically resets (and thus
overrides) the SINGER KEY transposition (see p. 51). In fact, the
latter is first reset to ORIGINAL, after which the new transposi-
tion value is used.
BENDER
MODULATION
Lowers the
pitch
Raises the
pitch