Features
Top Panel
1.
Master Volume Fader: The fader sends
standard messages to control volume and
can also be assigned to different effects
such as pan (balance), attack, reverb,
chorus, etc. using the downloadable
Hammer 88 editor application. The factory
default setting for this fader is CC#7
Volume. The fader is fully assignable to
CC, Aftertouch, and Pitchbend messages.
2.
+/– Buttons: These buttons can be
assigned to Program, Octave, CC, and
MMC messages. By default, these buttons
are assigned to send increment and
decrement program change messages.
3.
Pitch Bend Wheel: This wheel creates
expressive changes in performances by
raising and lowering pitch. Rolling the
Pitch Bend wheel upward will raise an
instrument's
downward will lower the pitch. The upper
and lower pitch bend limit is determined
by settings on your hardware or software
synthesizer, and usually not by the Pitch Bend wheel on Hammer 88 itself. Typically, this
can be either a half note or an octave up/down. Use the Hammer 88 software editor to
limit the range of the wheel, as well as change its assigned MIDI message. This wheel is
spring mounted and will return to the center detent position when released. The Pitch
Bend wheel is an assignable controller capable of sending a variety of MIDI messages
other than pitch bend data.
4.
Modulation Wheel: This wheel is used to add expression to performances by changing
the intensity of certain effects. By default, most synthesizers assign this wheel to control
vibrato (change in pitch) or tremolo (change in volume) although it is usually possible to
reassign the function of this wheel through the instrument's control panel. Rolling the
Modulation Wheel upward will increase the modulation effect, while rolling downward will
reduce the effect. The Modulation Wheel is an assignable controller capable of sending a
variety of MIDI messages other than Modulation data. The factory default setting for the
wheel is CC#1 Modulation. The modulation wheel is fully assignable to CC, Aftertouch,
and Pitchbend messages.
5.
Velocity-sensitive Keyboard: The velocity-sensitive, weighted keyboard is the primary
method of sending Note On/Off and velocity data when performing. The keybed can also
be split or layered to control multiple sounds.
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