Connecting a Pa-Series instrument to an external controller |21
Configure the Pa-Series instrument
4 In the Pa-Series instrument, go to the Global > MIDI > General Controls page,
and use the Midi Preset pop-up menu to choose the Pad Control MIDI Preset.
You can go to the Global > MIDI > MIDI IN Channel page to see how the MIDI
channel for the Upper 3 Sound is programmed.
MIDI IN Channel Keyboard Sound
Ch01 Upper 3
This setup will let the external controller, transmitting on MIDI channel 1, play
the Upper 3 Sound. The internal keyboard will still play the Upper and Lower
Sounds that are not set in mute.
Also, you can go to the Global > MIDI > MIDI IN Controls page, and see how
the Track Mute Active parameter has been deselected. This will let you play
from an external controller any Sound that is set in mute in the Pa-Series
instrument.
5 Program some Keyboard Sets, with the Upper 1 and 2 Sounds meant for play-
ing from the integrated keyboard, and the Upper 3 Sound meant for playing
percussive sounds and special effects with the external controller. Be sure
the Upper 3 Sound is set to mute. Don’t forget to Write it to memory.