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Pitch Bend Buttons
As the name indicates, the assignable pitch bend buttons are primarily used to bend the notes played on
the keyboard up or down. Pressing and releasing these buttons while playing lets you play phrases not
normally associated with keyboards, such as guitar-style phrases.
Your sound source determines if and how far you can bend the note. The usual setting is two semitones;
however you should refer to the documentation provided with your sound source for information about how
to change the Pitch Bend range.
You can also reassign these buttons in Edit Mode.
Modulation Button
The modulation button takes the place of a wheel that is typically used for modulation of the sound you are
playing. The depression of the button mimics the rotation of a wheel. This type of real-time controller was
originally introduced on electronic keyboard instruments to give the performer options such as adding
vibrato, just like players of acoustic instruments do.
Just like the pitch bend buttons, the modulation button is fully MIDI-assignable.
The default Continuous Controller number (MIDI CC) for Modulation is 1.
You can also reassign this button in Edit Mode.
Volume Knob
The Volume Knob sends a MIDI message that controls the volume of the notes you are playing.
The Volume Knob is assigned the default Continuous Controller number (MIDI CC) of 7 and can also be
assigned to different parameters, such as pan (balance), attack, reverb, chorus and many more.
Refer to your MIDI hardware or software documentation to confirm that it is able to receive MIDI Volume
messages.
Sustain Button
The Sustain button can be used for sustaining the sound that you are playing, without having to keep your
hands on the keyboard (just like the sustain pedal on a piano). Pressing the Sustain button engages Sustain;
pressing it again disengages Sustain.
You can change how this button behaves in Edit Mode.
Edit Button
The Edit button is used to access the advanced Keystation Mini 32 MK3 functions located on the keybed.
Pressing the Edit button switches your keyboard into Edit Mode. The Edit button turns blue, and you can
use the keys to select various advanced functions and enter data.
Depending on the function, your keyboard will exit Edit Mode as soon as a function is selected, or the
Cancel or Enter keys are pressed. At this point, the Edit button light will dim, and the keyboard can be used
for playing notes again.
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