Kurzweil Artis SE - Functions; The Sound Function; The Split Function; The Layer Function

The Operating Modes
Functions
5-3
Functions
Five Functions , also described in Function Buttons on page 3-8, have dedicated buttons.
The Sound Function
is controls the overall MIDI output of the Artis SE. Hitting Sound will step through three
possible congurations:
Local
MIDI data is sent only to the Artis SE sound engine. MIDI OUT is disabled.
MIDI
MIDI data is sent only through MIDI OUT. e sounds of the Artis SE are disabled.
Local+MIDI
MIDI data is sent both to the Artis SE sound engine and through the MIDI OUT.
is will override any Zone-specic settings (see Destination (Dest) on page 8-6 for more
info.)
The Split Function
See The Split Function on page 6-6 (for Splits in Program Mode) and The Split Function on
page 7-5 (for Splits in Multi Mode).
The Layer Function
See The Layer Function on page 5-3 (for Layers in Program Mode) and The Layer Function on
page 7-6 (for Layers in Multi Mode).
Transpose Functions
e Transpose and Octave buttons will transpose the entire keyboard. See Transposition on
page 6-5 and Transposition on page 7-4 for more information.
Program and Song Demo Functions
Pressing the 3 & 4 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously will play a brief demonstation
using the current Program. Pressing the 5 & 6 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously will
play built-in Demo Songs designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the Artis.
Song Demos will display a song title and the total number of available Demos; Program
Demos will display the Program name. Use the Alpha Wheel, Value buttons or the Param/
Channel ▲ and ▼ buttons to select another Song Demo from the list.
e Program/Multi button LEDs blink when using the Demo Function. Press the Exit
Button to exit either Demo Function.