Using the Controllers on the S90 ES
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Owner’s Manual
Quick Guide Playing the S90 ES
Using the Controllers on the S90 ES
This section shows you how to change the sounds by using the controllers on the S90 ES. When using the external
controllers, see page 59.
Pitch Bend Wheel
Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing
the keyboard. The Pitch Bend wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. Try out the
Pitch Bend wheel while pressing a note on the keyboard.
When playing a Performance, the Pitch Bend Range depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to each Part (made in the
Voice mode).
n•The Pitch Bend Range setting for each Voice can be changed in the “OTHER” display ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF5]
OTHER) and stored as a User Voice in the Voice Store mode.
•The Pitch Bend Range setting also allows you to set the wheel to bend notes up or down in the opposite direction (i.e., the pitch goes down when you
move the wheel up).
nFunctions other than Pitch Bend can be assigned to the Pitch Bend Wheel in the “CTL SET” display ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL
SET). These assignment settings can be stored as a User Voice in the Voice Store mode. Even if a different function is assigned to this wheel, the Pitch
Bend function is available and Pitch Bend messages are still generated when the wheel is used.
Modulation Wheel
Even though the Modulation wheel is conventionally used to apply vibrato to the sound, many of the preset Voices have
other functions and effects assigned to the wheel. The more you move this wheel up, the greater the effect that is applied to
the sound. Try out the Modulation wheel with various preset voices while playing the keyboard.
When playing a Performance, the effect of the Modulation Wheel depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to each Part
(made in the Voice mode).
nTo avoid accidentally applying effects to the current Voice, make sure the Modulation Wheel is set to minimum before you start playing.
nVarious functions can be assigned to the Modulation Wheel in the “CTL SET” display ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET). These
assignment settings can be stored as a User Voice in the Voice Store mode.
Pitch Up
Pitch Down
Pitch Bend Wheel
Maximum
Minimum
Modulation Wheel