12. KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS
The most obvious difference between the MiniFreak and its sibling the MicroFreak is the
keyboard. Where the MicroFreak has a 25-note capacitive touch keyboard, the MiniFreak
comes with a traditional 37-note slim keyboard. This makes the MiniFreak immediately
comfortable and familiar to players with a knowledge of keyboard technique, and combines
with the two left-hand Touch Strips for a wonderful playing experience.
12.1. Keyboard Notes
The most basic information sent by the keyboard is which note you're playing. Believe it or
not, even this simple bit of data can be used by the MiniFreak in a variety of ways.
The pitch of the note being played is a common modulation source for various synth
parameters. For example, if the filter cutoff tracks the keyboard in a linear manner, a self-
oscillating resonance can play in tune. (See the
chapter for more.)
However, the MiniFreak can take things even further. In the
, there's a parameter called
Kbd Src
, which provides a choice of several different output
modulations based on keyboard position relative to the center which is C3.
•
Linear
: a modulation signal that goes from incrementally as you play up the
keyboard.
•
S Curve
: a slightly curved modulation response, like Linear but more sensitive to
changes in the center of the keyboard range and less sensitive at the high and
low extremes.
•
Random
: a random value sent with every keypress.
•
Voices
: a specific value that is determined by which of the MiniFreak's voices is
being played.
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