User Interface Basics
Intuitive Data Entry
3-6
Intuitive Data Entry
Many parameters have values that correspond to the standard physical controls present on
most MIDI controllers (primarily keyboards). In many cases, you can select these values
“intuitively,” rather than having to scroll through the Control Source list. This is done by
selecting the desired parameter, then holding the ENTER button while moving the desired
physical control.
For example, on the LAYER page in the Program Editor, you can set the range of the currently
selected layer as follows: use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the value for the
“LoKey” parameter, press (and hold) the ENTER button, then use your MIDI controller to
trigger the note you wish to be the lowest note for the currently displayed layer. The note you
triggered (it has to be between C 0—C 8) will appear as the value for the LoKey parameter.
Repeat the process for the HiKey parameter.
Another example: select Program 199 while in Program mode. Press EDIT to enter the Program
Editor. Press the PITCH soft button to select the PITCH page. Move the cursor to the Src1
parameter. Hold the ENTER button, and move your controller’s Pitch Wheel. PWheel will be
selected as the value for Src1.
You can also use the keyboard of your MIDI controller to choose control sources, since most key
numbers correspond to a value on the control source list. If you have a certain control source
that you use over and over (for example, LFO1), this can be the quickest way to enter its value.
To do this: highlight a parameter which uses a value from the control source list, hold down
ENTER, then strike the key corresponding to the control source you want to choose. LFO1, for
example, is assigned to B5. You’ll find a complete chart of these keyboard shortcuts in Chapter
6 of the Reference Guide.
Also, for almost every parameter, holding the ENTER button links the K2500 to your MIDI
controller’s Data slider, if it has one. Moving the Data Slider will run through the range of
values for the currently selected parameter. This is not as precise as the Alpha Wheel, but much
faster.
Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer Programs
When editing a multi-layer program (including drum programs), you can quickly switch
between layers by holding the ENTER button, then striking a key. The K2500 will change the
current layer to that key’s layer. If the key is part of more than one layer, subsequent key strikes
will cycle through each layer that has that key in its range.
Note: This method for changing the current layer in a multi-layer program will NOT work if the
currently highlighted parameter has a note number or control source for its value. In this case, the key
you strike will function as described in "Intuitive Data Entry," above.
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