Kurzweil ExpressionMate, User Manual

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Introducing the ExpressionMate
ExpressionMate Overview
2
The Arpeggiator
If you miss having an arpeggiator on your MIDI instrument,
youÕll have a blast with the ExpressionMateÕs Arpeggiator. It can
turn MIDI notes into simple broken chords, wild rhythmic
patterns, and anything in between.
MIDI Merging
The ExpressionMate has two MIDI interfaces. You can use these
to merge two incoming streams of MIDI data with the data
generated in the ExpressionMate. For example, you could
connect two keyboards to the ExpressionMate, play notes on
either keyboard while using the ExpressionMateÕs Ribbon, and
send all the information into a sequencer or a MIDI sound
module.
K2000 and K2500 Users
K2000 users can create 5 Zone Setups with an ExpressionMate or
use the ExpressionMate to add Setup features previously
available only to K2500 users, such as velocity remapping and
note mapping. K2500 users will be interested to learn that the
ability to play notes from the ribbon is more versatile on the
ExpressionMate.
How to Use This Book
The ExpressionMate UserÕs Guide is designed to help you get up
and running quickly. If you know MIDI already, and you know
pretty much what you want to do with the ExpressionMate, read
Quick Start on page 3. If you need some more help on using the
ExpressionMateÕs many advanced features, you should read all
of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. The remaining two chapters deal
with some global functions, plus advanced troubleshooting and
diagnostics.
Also, donÕt forget to check our web site:
http://www.youngchang.com/kurzweil
for any late-breaking information on the ExpressionMate and
other Kurzweil products.
Above all, have fun, and make lots of great music with your
ExpressionMate!