7
Introduction
Front and rear panel
[VALUE] dial
Use this dial to modify the value of the parameter.
[INC]/[DEC] keys
These are used to increase or decrease the parameter
value in steps of one. It is convenient to use these to
make fine adjustments.
Numeric keys [0] – [9], [ENTER] key, [–] key,
[./HOLD] key
Use these keys to numerically input a parameter value.
Use numeric keys [0]–[9], the [–] key, and the [./
HOLD] key to enter the value, and press the [ENTER]
key to confirm it. The [./HOLD] key lets you input a
value with a decimal point. The [–] key inverts the sign
(+/–) of the parameter value.
In addition, [./HOLD] can be used if you wish to select
sounds by category in program or combination mode.
By holding down the [ENTER] key and pressing a
numeric key [0]–[9], you can select up to ten utility
menu commands for the current page.
10. [CATEGORY] key, [AUDITION] key
[CATEGORY] key
In each mode, you can directly access the utility menu
“Select by Category” by choosing a parameter that can
be selected by category and then pressing the [Cate-
gory] key.
This allows you to view and select programs or combi-
nations by category. (
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[AUDITION] key
This key activates the Audition function, which plays
a riff (phrase) suitable for each preloaded or preset pro-
gram.
In Program mode, pressing the [AUDITION] key (the
key will light) will cause the audition riff to play
repeatedly.
In Sampling mode (if the EXB-SMPL option is
installed), the selected sample will be played.
11.[EXIT] key, [MENU PAGE +/–] key, CURSOR
keys [ ], [
–], [ ], [ +]
[EXIT] key
In Program, Combination, Sequencer, Sampling (if the
separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed), and
Global modes, pressing this key from anywhere other
than page 1.1 will take you to page 1.1 of that mode.
When a dialog box is open, this key will cancel the set-
tings made in the dialog box and close the dialog box
(corresponds to the “Cancel”). If a Utility menu or
page menu is open, pressing [EXIT] will close the
menu.
[MENU PAGE +/–] key
Use this key to select different pages on screen. When
you press this key, a list of the pages within the mode
will appear in the LCD screen. Use the function key
[F1]–[F7] or cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to select the
desired page, and press the [F8] key to move to the
selected page.
You can also move to a desired page by holding down
the [MENU] key and using numeric keys [1]–[7] to
enter a two-digit page number.
In addition, you can hold down the [MENU] key and
use cursor keys [ ], [ ] to switch pages in the order of
1.1→2.1→2.2→2.3. (
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CURSOR keys [ ], [ –], [ ], [ +]
Use these keys to select different parameters on screen.
In addition, you can hold down the [MENU] key and
use cursor keys [ ], [ ] to switch pages in the order of
1.1→2.1→2.2→2.3. (
☞p.15)
12.BANK keys
These keys are used to switch Program/Combination
banks.
PROG BANK: [A], [B], [C], [D], [GM]
When selecting programs, use keys [A], [B], [C], [D],
and [GM]. The key of the selected bank will light.
Each time you press [GM], you will cycle through the
GM banks and the drum bank as follows: G, g(d), G ...
etc.
COMBI BANK: [A], [B], [C]
When selecting combinations, use keys [A], [B], and
[C]. The LED of the selected bank will light.
In Combination, and Sequencer modes when the edit
cell (highlighted area) is located at the program of a
timbre or track, you can use the BANK keys to select
the bank of the program. The bank key of the program
selected for that timbre/track will light.
In dialog boxes such as Write Program or Write Com-
bination, these keys are used to specify the program or
combination bank that will be the writing destination,
etc.