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EXi: STR-1 Plucked String
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4-7: String Pitch
4-7a: Main
Octave [–2[32’], –1[16’], +0[8’], +1[4’]]
This sets the basic pitch of the String, in octaves. The
default is +0[8'].
Transpose [–12…+12]
This adjusts the pitch in semitones, over a range of ±1
octave.
Tune [–1200…+1200]
This adjusts the pitch in cents, over a range of ±1
octave. A cent is 1/100 of a semitone.
Pitch Slope [-1.00…+0.00…+2.00]
Normally, this should be set to the default of +1.00.
Positive (+) values cause the pitch to rise as you play
higher on the keyboard, and negative (–) values cause
the pitch to fall as you play higher on the keyboard.
When this is set to 0, playing different notes on the
keyboard won’t change the pitch at all; it will be as if
you’re always playing C4. This can be useful for
special effects sounds, for instance.
If you want to create more complex effects, you can
assign key tracking as an AMS source.
Ribbon [-60…+60 semitones]
You can use the ribbon controller for pitch-bend. This
parameter specifies, in semitones, the ribbon’s pitch-
bend range.
Positive (+) values make the pitch rise when you press
the ribbon controller to the right of center, and
negative (–) values will cause the pitch to fall.
When you lift off of the ribbon, the pitch will snap back
to the center (unless you’re using the SW1/2 “Ribbon
Lock” feature). So, by tapping on the right edge of the
ribbon and then releasing quickly, you can create
guitar-style “hammer-on” effects.
JS+ X [-60…+60 semitones]
This sets the maximum amount of pitch bend, in
semitones, when you move the joystick to the right.
For normal pitch bend, set this to a positive value.
JS- X [-60…+60 semitones]
This sets the maximum amount of pitch bend, in
semitones, when you move the joystick to the left. For
normal pitch bend, set this to a negative value.
4-7b: Portamento
Portamento lets the pitch glide smoothly between
notes, instead of changing abruptly.
Portamento and MIDI
If Portamento is either enabled for both the String and
the PCM, or off for both, then MIDI CCs 5 (Portamento
Time) and 65 (Portamento on/off) affect both the
String and the PCM.
If Portamento is enabled for only one of the two, only
that element can be affected by the MIDI CCs. The
other element will always have Portamento off,
regardless of the MIDI CCs.
Enable [Off, On]
On (checked): Turns on Portamento, so that pitch
glides smoothly between notes.
Off (unchecked): Turns off Portamento. This is the
default state.
4–7b
4–7d
4–7e
4–7c
4–7a
4–7PMC