PC88 Made Easy
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Chg Setups - This parameter determines when a change from one Setup to the next will
happen. In Immediate mode (the default), the setup changes as soon as you call it up
from any of the various methods. In Keys Up mode, the change wonÕt happen until you
let go of all the keys.
Setup chg chan - Perhaps you are using the PC88 in a performance situation playing
along with a sequencer, or are using another master controller along with the PC88. You
might want to automate calling up Setups within the PC88. If you set this parameter to a
specific MIDI channel and send a program change message on that channel, the PC88
will switch to that number Setup. You should make sure to use a MIDI channel not used
for other tracks in the sequence, since a program change on that channel will switch the
Setup, not the program on that channel.
Tuning - You can tune the PC88 up or down one semi-tone, in one cent increments. This
can be useful if you are playing along with a recording, or playing with other acoustic
instruments that canÕt be easily retuned.
Recv Trans - This allows you to transpose the instrument globally, for all MIDI channels.
(Using the Transpose function in the zone parameters will only affect individual zones
in a Setup, or if changed in Internal Voices mode, would affect any program you play on
the keyboard, but not any information coming in the MIDI In port.)
All Notes Off - If you set this to Ignore, the PC88 will ignore the MIDI All Notes Off
message. Some instruments and sequencers (notably older Roland instruments) will send
this message when no notes are being held, even if the sustain pedal is still held. If you
are hooked to a Roland sequencer and find that the PC88 doesnÕt seem to sustain, set
this parameter to Ignore and the problem will go away.
General MIDI - Turn this parameter On if you want the PC88 to function as a GM
instrument (you need the VGM board for this). Although there is a sysex message which
can be sent from a sequencer which turns GM On, the PC88 unfortunately does not
respond to the message, so you have to turn on GM each time you power up the unit, if
you need it in this mode.
Using the Copy Function
To copy all the parameters from one zone to another:
1. Call up the Setup. If you have already entered the Setup Editor, make sure you are
NOT on one of the parameters within the Controller menu.
2. Press Copy, then press the zone button for the zone you want to copy. Then press
Enter.
3. Press the >> button, then press the Zone button for the zone you want to paste into.
Then press Enter.
