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MODE 4
In Single keyboard mode, the VS accepts data on eight consecutive channels,
beginning from the right channel. Each channel plays one voice of the VS like
a monophonic synth.
When in Split or Double mode, the left program plays notes received over four
consecutive channels starting with the left channel, while the right program
plays notes received over four consecutive channels starting with the right
channel. Referring to Figure 14-2a, if the left channel is 2, and the right
channel is 8, the left program plays notes received on channels 2 through 5,
and the right program plays notes received on channels 8 through 11. If the
two channel ranges overlap, then only the right program plays notes received
on channels common to both ranges (channels 4 and 3 in Figure 14-2b).
As Figure 14-2c demonstrates, if the left or right channel is above 13, then
channels 1 through 3 are used to complete the four-channel range.
The main advantage of playing the VS in Mode 4 is that voices can respond
to individual pitch bend and joystick control if the corresponding options are
enabled (these are explained later in this section). These features are especially
useful for MIDI guitar controllers transmitting each string on separate channels.
If MIDI control changes (pitch bend, joystick, etc.) are to aect all voices in
Mode 4, then they should be transmitted on the channel just below the left or
right channel. For example, in the arrangement shown in Figure 14-2a, control
changes sent on channels 1 or 7 will aect all eight voices simultaneously,
whereas control changes on channel 8 aect only one voice played by the
right program.
If the left and right ranges are adjacent or overlap (as in Figure 14-2b and
c), then such “global” control changes should be transmitted on the lowest
available channel—minus one channel number. For example, in Figure 14-2b
channel 1 should be used and in Figure 14-2c channel 10 should be used.
The VS’ MIDI mode is adjusted through the MIDI Options Select control.
Channel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
a)
b)
c)
Left (2-5).....
Left (2-5).....
Left (1-2)..... Left (15-16)..
Right (8-11).....
Right (8-11).....
Right (11-14).....
Figure 14-2
MODE 4 CHANNEL RANGES
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