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Various Performance Features

Velocity

The velocity—the force with which you play the keyboard—can
affect the volume or timbre of a sound.

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the
pitch of the currently selected patch, or to the right to raise its pitch
(

pitch bend

). You can also apply vibrato by gently pushing the lever
away from you (

modulation

).
If you push the lever away from you and at the same time move it to
the right or left, you can apply both effects at once.

fig.Bender.e

Octave Shift

You can shift the pitch of the keyboard in one-octave units over a
range of +/-3 octaves.
• Press OCTAVE [+] or [-] at the left of the screen.
• To return to the original pitch, press both buttons
simultaneously.

Transpose

You can transpose the pitch of the keyboard in semitone steps, over a
range of G–F# (-5– +6 semitones).
• Hold down [SHIFT] and press OCTAVE [+] or [-].
• To return to the original pitch, hold down [SHIFT] and press
both buttons simultaneously.

Hold Pedal

If an optional pedal switch (DP series) is connected to the rear panel
PEDAL HOLD jack, you can press the pedal to cause notes to sustain
or “hold” even after their keys have been released.

fig.HoldPdl

Control Pedal

If an optional expression pedal or pedal switch (EV-5, DP-2) is
connected to the rear panel PEDAL CONTROL jack, you can use the
pedal to control the volume or various function.

fig.CtrlPdl

For details on pedal settings, refer to

Control Pedal Settings

(p. 85).

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Use only the specified expression pedal or pedal switch (EV-5,
DP-2; sold separately). By connecting any other expression
pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the
unit.
ModulationPitch Bend