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HOW TO USE THE FC-200
The FC-200 offers the four modes described below. Each of these modes provides its own unique features, so choose the
mode according to what you wish to do.
* See “SWITCHING MODES” (p. 10) for an explanation of how to choose a mode.
Program Change Mode
This mode is for sending Program Change messages.
You can use the pedals to send any of 128 Program Change messages.
Control Change Mode
This mode is for sending Control Change messages.
You can use this mode to send the Control Change messages assigned to the pedals, and enhance
the expressiveness of a performance.
Note Mode This mode is for sending Note messages.
You can use the pedals as a pedal keyboard to send the Note messages assigned to the pedals.
Exclusive Mode
This mode is for sending System Exclusive (SysEx) messages.
You can use this mode to operate other equipment that accepts SysEx messages sent from the FC-
200.
As you can see, the pedals function differently depending on the mode you’re in. The descriptions in this owner’s manual
are grouped by mode, so if you need more details, you should check out the section for the particular mode.
Program Change Mode p. 11
Control Change Mode p. 14
Note Mode p. 16
Exclusive Mode p. 18