ICON Neuron 3 G2, User Manual

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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. Neuron 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. Neuron 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. Neuron 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.
Reverb - ambience, like music played in a large cathedral or a tiled room. This is
not the same as echo/delay, which is a repeating sound.
RPN - Registered Program Number. A fancy name for a number that has a set, or
registered function via MIDI. MIDI Implementation charts are lists of these numbers.
Rx - controls whether a device can receive a MIDI message, or not.
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