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Using the performance functions
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G-70 Music Workstation
5. Using the performance functions
Let us now have a look at the G-70’s performance
functions. Also called controllers, they allow you to add
expression to your playing, which is a very important
aspect for simulating glissando’s, bendings, and other
changes that will make your melodies even more con-
vincing.
Pitch Bend and Modulation
The BENDER/MODULATION lever to the left of the
G-70’s keyboard can be used to add two kinds of
effects to the Keyboard part notes (Upper, Lower,
M.Bass). You can even use these effects simultaneously
if you like.
(1) Press the lever towards the rear of the G-70 to add
a vibrato effect (“wobble”) to the notes you are
playing.
The Modulation axis can also be used for switching
between the slow and fast Rotary speeds (for the
HARMONIC BAR and [ORGAN] sounds).
(2) Turn the lever to the left to temporarily lower the
pitch of the notes you are playing. Turn it to the
right to raise the pitch of your notes.
The Pitch Bend interval (“range”) is preset to 2 semi-
tones.
(3) Release the lever if you no longer need the effect.
Transposition
If you are used to playing a song in a particular key, the
Transpose function will help you go on playing in that
key while sounding in another one. That way, you can
accompany a singer or instrument without changing
your fingering.
(1) Press the TRANSPOSE [√≈ƒ] button to transpose the
G-70 down by up to 6 semitones.
(2) Press the TRANSPOSE [≈®] button to transpose the
G-70 up by up to 5 semitones.
Transposition never applies to a part that uses a
Drum Set (or the drum part of a song).
To transpose from the key of C to E, press [≈®] four
times. To transpose from C to G, press [√≈ƒ] five times.
To return to the original setting (no transposition),
simultaneously press and hold [√≈ƒ] and [≈®].
As long as the interval is different from “0”, one of
these buttons lights to signal that the Transpose
function is active.
The transposition interval is indicated on the main
page:
The “–1” refers to a semitone decrease of the pitch, so
that you hear a “B” every time you play a “C”. It also
means that, rather than the “A” you press, you will
hear “G sharp” (or “A flat”). The above setting corre-
sponds to pressing [√≈ƒ] once.
Note: Any interval you set here automatically resets (and thus
overrides) the SINGER KEY transposition (see p. 48). In fact, the
latter is first reset to ORIGINAL, after which the new transposi-
tion value is used.
Setting the transposition interval via the display
If you prefer to set the transposition interval via the
touch screen with a nice graphic, here is how to.
(1) Press and hold the TRANSPOSE [√≈ƒ] or [≈®] button,
or press the [TRANSPOSE] field on the main page.
(2) In the display, press the key that corresponds to
the note you would like to hear every time you
play a C.
Note: Selecting “0” means that the transposition is off. Your
setting can, however, be written to a User Program (page 111).
BENDER
MODULATION
Lowers the
pitch
Raises the
pitch
CANCEL