3.The Performance Parameters
“Performance parameters” are programmable parameters which pertain mainly to
B1: POLY/MONO
This function selects either the POLY or MONO note output mode.
There are two possible settings: POLY and MONO. In the POLY mode the note output configuration depends on the currently selected play mode. When the play mode is set to SINGLE up to 8 notes can be played simultaneously. When set to SPLIT up to 4 notes may be simultaneously played on each side of the split point (4 + 4). When set to DUAL up to 4 notes may be played simultaneously. In the MONO mode, which can only be selected when the DX21 is in the SINGLE play mode, the DX21 acts as a
Once the POLY/MONO function is selected, subsequent presses on the B1 button alternate between the POLY and MONO modes. The DATA ENTRY switches can also be used: the
B2: PITCH BEND RANGE
This function sets the pitch range of the pitch bend wheel located to the left of the DX21 panel. The pitch bend wheel automatically centers at normal pitch. It then may be moved upward (away from the player to raise the pitch, or moved downward (toward the player) to lower the pitch by the specified amount.
The data range is from 0 to 12. At 0 the pitch bend wheel is off. Each increment between 1 and 12 represents a semitone. Thus if this function is set to 12, maximum travel of the pitch bend wheel produces a
The DATA ENTRY control and
PB MODE: MODE SET
This function selector, located immediately above the DATA ENTRY
The DATA ENTRY control and
B3: PORTAMENTO MODE
Two different portamento modes are available: Full Time Portamento and Fingered Portamento. When the POLY/MONO function is set to POLY (button B1), only the Full Time Portamento mode is accessible. In the MONO mode, you have a choice between the Full Time and Fingered portamento modes.
(1)“Full Time Porta” (MONO and POLY modes): Aconventional portamento effect in which portamento occurs whenever a new note is played.
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