LSB
Least Significant Byte. Typically, these are CC numbers
32-63. More advanced control is available with this
group, if you need it.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A way to use
numbers to control all kinds of synthesizer and computer
programs using a system of hexidecimal (8-bit) numbers.
InSpire uses only standard decimal number equivalents.
MIDI Machine
Control (MMC)
MIDI equivalents of old-fashioned analog tape recorder
controls, like Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and
Record. InSpire has dedicated MMC controls on the front
panel.
Modulation
Taking a steady, even tone, and making it waver, like a
violinist's vibrato, or even as wide and slow as a siren.
MSB
Most Significant Byte. Typically, these are CC numbers
0-31. Most of the standard MIDI functions you might
want will be in this category. Also part of an RPN or
NRPN, with possible values from 0-127.
Non-Linear
Functions
These are MIDI parameters that have only two settings,
ON or OFF. They are binary, not linear. A pad can be
used for these CC's, as well as a footswitch.
NRPN
Non-registered program number. A fancy name for a
number that does not have a set MIDI function. MIDI
implementation charts show which numbers are
available for special functions.
Panning
The location of a sound in a stereo field, from hard left
through the center to hard right.
Pitchbend
Just like strings on a guitar, the keyboard notes can be
"bent" up or down. InSpire uses a joystick for this
function.
POLY/MONO
Modes
POLY mode means that multiple notes triggered from a
keyboard will sound. Usually goes with OMNI mode.
MONO mode means that only one note at a time can be
triggered from the keyboard.
Range
How far up and down the keyboard a zone extends.
Octave and Transpose functions can affect what notes
actually come out of a given Zone, with a given Range.
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