Carbon 61 · USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Edit Mode
BANK MSB & LSB
In order to store more than the 128 patches, devices generally arrange patches into multiple
banks. To access the different banks, MIDI requires an identifier made up of two MIDI
messages: Most Significant Byte (MSB) and Least Significant Byte (LSB). These two messages,
along with a program change command, will allow you to select a bank, and a patch within
that bank. Consult your device's manual for a list of corresponding MSB's and LSB's related to
different banks.
To set the BANK MSB or BANK LSB, press the corresponding function key, and the current
MSB or LSB will flash on the display. Rotate the DATA knob or type in the desired MSB or LSB
number, and press ENTER. You can input numbers ranging from 0-127. The Carbon 61 will
transmit the new MSB or LSB to your device. If the number is out of range, "-E-" (error) will
flash on the screen for three seconds, and then return to the last set number.
Note: To recall a new patch, a bank change must be followed by a program change.
Assigning Controllers
VELOCITY CURVE
The velocity curve is how the keyboard interprets the speed with which a particular key is
pressed, and the relative MIDI velocity number it transmits. The Carbon 61 has four different
curves you can utilize (1–4, described below). To change the velocity curve, press the key
assigned to VELOCITY CURVE. The current selection will flash on the display. Rotate the DATA
knob or use the numerical keys to select the desired curve. Press the ENTER key to confirm
the selection, and the keyboard will be set to the new velocity curve. It you choose a number
out of range, "-E-" (error) will flash on the display for three seconds, and then return to the last
set velocity number.
Available Velocity Curves
No.
Type
Description
1
Normal
Linear type curve - Default
2
Soft
Results in a lower transmitted velocity (and corresponding volume)
3
Hard
Results in a higher transmitted velocity (and corresponding
volume)
4
Fixed
Note velocity is fixed to 127
1 - Normal
2 - Soft
3 - Hard
4 - Fixed
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