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4.  Keybed: The velocity-sensitive keyboard is not only the primary method of sending Note On/Off 
and velocity data when performing. It is also used to access extended programing functions 
listed along its upper edge.  
Hold SHIFT and press a labeled key to access these additional programming functions: 
Note: The Key modifiers are dependent on what mode is currently active. For example, if Smart 
Chord mode is active, the only Shift modifier functions will be available for the Smart Chord 
functionality. 
Arpeggiator Parameters: 
•  ARP CTRL (Arpeggiator Control): Control Arpeggiator settings for the following 
parameters: 
UP, DOWN, INCL, EXCL, ORDER, RANDOM, and CHORD:  
Selects in which order notes will sound when the keys or pads are pressed.  
•  GATE: Controls the length of the arpeggiated note. 
•  SWING: Controls the rhythm deviation of the arpeggiated notes. 
•  OCT 0, OCT 1, OCT 2: controls how many octaves will be played in the arpeggiated 
pattern. 
•  TIME DIV (Time Division): Determines the timing and rhythm for the note repeat and 
arpeggiator features. Control Arp, and Note Repeat Time Division settings for the following 
parameters: 1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T. 
Smart Chord and Scale Parameters: 
•  KEY:  Selects which key the notes will use in the chosen Smart Chord or Smart Scale. 
Control Smart Chord and Smart Scale Key settings for the following parameters: C, Db, D, 
Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B. 
•  VOICING (Smart Chord Mode only): Selects which type of full chord will be played when a 
single key is pressed. 
Control Smart Chord settings for the following parameters: 1,3,5; 1,3,7; 1,3,5,7; 1,5,9; 
1,5,12; 3,5,1; 5,1,3; RANDOM. 
•  TYPE:  Selects which type of musical scale will be used when using the Smart Chord or 
Smart Scale feature.  
Control Smart Chord MODE settings for the following parameters: MAJOR, MINOR, 
CUSTOM. 
Control Smart Scale MODE settings for the following parameters: MAJOR, PENTATONIC 
MAJOR, MINOR, MELODIC MINOR, HARMONIC MINOR, PENTATONIC MINOR, 
CUSTOM DORIAN, CUSTOM BLUES. 
MIDI Channel, Velocity Curve, and Panic Parameters: 
•  CHANNEL DOWN, UP: Selects which MIDI channel will be used to transmit for the keys, 
pads, or controls. 
•  VELOCITY: Changes the Velocity Curve for the keys or pads depending on which controls 
was last pressed. 
•  PANIC: Sends an "All Notes Off" message on all 16 MIDI channels. 
To access additional functions, refer to the software Preset Editor at m-audio.com.