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P
ROGRAM
C
HANGE
:
A MIDI message which changes a Sound. Selecting a Pianovelle Sound generates a Program Change
message which recalls the corresponding Sound from the RP internal sound generator, and which can be
transmitted via MIDI OUT to an external device connected to the RP. It can also be recorded in a Song.
RAM:
Random Access Memory. A part of the instrument’s memory which retains modified (edited) data
(control panel selections, master set values, song, etc.). The RAM memory is backed by a rechargeable
Nickel/Cadmium battery which is recharged while the instrument is powered.
ROM:
Read Only Memory. A part of the Pianovelle memory which cannot be modified and in which factory
programmed data is conserved.
S
AMPLE
HEADER
:
The initial portion of a sound which defines it’s principal characteristics. All RP Sounds are “sample-
based” sounds.
S
EQUENCER
:
A MIDI data recorder which permits the recording of a song at a high qualitative level.
S
LAVE
:
An instrument which can be controlled via MIDI by a Master controlling device.
S
ONG
:
A tune recorded and reproduced by a sequencer. Pianovelle can store one Song which is retained in
memory after switching off the instrument.
T
EMPERAMENT
:
Intonation scale. Pianovelle offers three historic scales as well as the standard in use today based on the
diapason A=440Hz (Equal).
T
RACK
:
One of the parts of a Song which contains recorded notes that make the instrument play automatically.
T
RANSPOSE
:
Control panel command that allows the raising or lowering of the pitch (key) of the instrument in real
time, up to a maximum of ± 1 octave.
T
UNE
:
The fine regulation of the pitch in fractions of a semitone.
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