8. USB-MIDI and Additional Functions
Mantis is a class-compliant USB device which means it can be connected to your
computer via USB and your computer will recognise it automatically without the need to
install additional drivers.
It can be used as a standard controller keyboard and all the knobs plus the joystick will
transmit and receive MIDI messages so you can record and replay knob movements or use
them to control any soft synth or other MIDI instrument. Mantis can be used as a
polyphonic USB-MIDI controller even though it is a Duophonic synth.
When using USB or MIDI In, Mantis receives and transmits messages on MIDI Channel 1 by
default. This can be changed by holding down a key on the keyboard while powering on
where the lowest ‘C’ selects MIDI Channel 1 and the highest ‘D’ selects channel 16.
Channel selection is remembered over a power-cycle.
Mantis has a Local Off mode which you can enable by holding down ‘Arp’ while powering
on. The status of Local Off mode is not saved when you switch off.
To reset MIDI Transmit and Receive Channel, Pitch Bend range and HOLD mode to
factory defaults, hold down the top ‘C’ on the keyboard while switching on.
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