Oberheim XK - VELOCITY SCALE ADJUST Mode

V."" VELOCITY SCALE ADJUST Mode
The upper limit of the two Velocity Scales can now be set in the 1.4 software. Previously, the entire range cf both
scales were transmitted via MIDI and there was no method to adjust the Velocity output of the Xk. This presented a
dilemma when attempting to use the Xk's Velocity with synthesizers such as a DX-7. for example, whose Velocity
range is considerably more compressed. This feature is Global but can be independently adjusted per Zone.
1. To enter the VELOCITY SCALE ADJUST mode, press and hold STORE, press SCALE once, then let both
buttons go.
2. The range of 0 to 63 is shown on the display and is set by using the 0 - 9 buttons on the Keypad for the
current Zone. This selects the upper Velocity limit for the synthesizer being played from this Zone.
3. Once you have set the limit for the current Zone, you can select another Zone to adjust its Velocity Scale.
4. The Velocity range available is 0 to 127. But since the Xk's display only uses two digits, the actual Velocity
setting is calculated as follows. The limit value is the number displayed times 2 plus 1. For example "63" in
the display is the maximum limit of 127 (63 x 2 - 126 + 1 . 127). A display of "32" - 65, "24" - 49, eta The
recommended setting for a DX-7 is 85 (or a display of "42"). Since the Velocity output of the Xk is
compatible with the Oberheim Xpander, Matrix-12 and Matrix-6, no special Velocity Scale adjustment is
necessary - simply set the Velocity Scale to your own particular playing style.
Although this adjustment is not stored in a Master Program, settings that you make for the three Zones are
remembered when the Xk is powered OFF.
Xk Revision 1.4
Owner's Manual Addendum - PART #950056
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