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VA-76 – Choosing the performance functions (Controllers)

hand outside the D Beam’s range, both Resonance and TVF Cutoff return to their original values (“0”= no change).

Note: If TVF Cutoff is already set to “+63”, you cannot increase it using the D Beam Controller. In that case, the following option is probably more useful. Also note that some Tones already use the highest possible TVF Cutoff value by default, in which case you cannot add more over- tones (by opening the filter even further).

Cut&Reso Downº— (Only for Upper1 or 2) By mov- ing your hand over the D Beam, you can vary the cur- rent TVF Cutoff value (see also page 126) of the Upper1 and/or 2 part. The Resonance parameter will be set to “+63” (maximum), while the Cutoff fre- quency can be controlled between “0” (no change) and “–64” (lowest possible TVF Cutoff setting). When you move your hand outside the D Beam’s range, both Resonance and TVF Cutoff return to their original values (“0”= no change).

Note: See the above note. The TVF Cutoff frequency cannot be lowered if TVF Cutoff is already set to “–64”.

Tempo Up/Down— Select one of these options if you want to increase (Up) or decrease (Down) the current Arranger or Song Composer tempo. By moving your hand outside the D Beam’s range, you return to the previous tempo value.

Modulationº— Select this function if you want the D Beam to duplicate the modulation function of the Bender/Modulation lever.

Arpeg 1/2/3 Octv— By moving your hand over the D Beam, you cause the Lower2 part to play arpeggios (broken chords) based on the notes you play in the chord recognition area (see page 101). Depending on the setting you select here, the notes of the chord rec- ognition area will be arpeggiated over 1, 2, or 3 octaves.

Note: Do not forget to assign a suitable Tone to the Lower2 part. See “Selecting Tones for the Keyboard parts” on page 37. Also, activate the Arranger Hold function (see page 101).

Chord 1/2/3 Octv— By positioning your hand inside the D Beam’s range, you cause the Lower2 part to sound the notes of the chords you play in the chord recognition area. You could use this function to add syncopated brass or guitar “hits” to your melody. The velocity value used for playing these notes is “100”. The number (1, 2, or 3) bears on the octave of this

“added chord”: 1= A 3~G4, 2= A 4~G5, and 3= A 5~ G6. Move your hand outside the D Beam’s range to stop the Lower2 part from sounding the chord.

Arr Start/Stop— Depending on the current condition of the Arranger (running or stopped), one move inside the D Beam’s range stops (or starts) it. A second movement will start (or stop) it again.

Fill To Var/Or— Here, too, the D Beam performs two functions that depend on the currently selected Divi- sion (Original or Variation). The first time the D Beam senses your hand (or other limb), it activates the Fill-In TO VARIATION function. Upon completion of that Fill, the Arranger switches to the Variation pat- tern. The second time, the Fill-In TO ORIGINAL is activated.

Note: This function is only available while the Arranger is available. During Composer or 16-track Sequencer play- back, you may get the impression that the D Beam Control- ler does not work. But as soon as you return to the Arranger (normal VA-76) mode, everything will be back to normal again.

ADrum On/Off— This setting allows you to switch the Arranger’s ADrums part on and off using the D Beam Controller. There are also combined on/off options (see below).

ABass On/Off— This setting allows you to switch the ABass part on and off using the D Beam Controller.

Accomp On/Off— This setting allows you to switch the Accompaniment parts (ACC1~6) on and off using the D Beam Controller.

ABs+ADr On/Off— This setting allows you to use the D Beam for switching on and off the ABass and ADrums parts.

Acc&ABs On/Off— This setting allows you to use the D Beam for switching on and off the ABass and ACC1~6 parts.

Acc&ADr On/Off— This setting allows you to use the D Beam for switching on and off the ADrums and ACC1~6 parts.

Pitch Up/Down— These two options allow you to raise (Up) or decrease (Down) the VariPhrase Pitch parameter. This duplicates “one half” of the [Pitch] slider (see page 49).

Time Up/Time Down— These two options allow you to increase (Up) or decrease (Down) the playback speed of the selected VariPhrase.

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