M I D I Pedals can be used simultaneously with LOCAL Pedals. Be
sure to check the Owner's Manual of the other instrument to find
out what Controller Number it's using so that you can set up this
Parameter accordingly. And if you are using the Keypad to select
the channel number, don't forget that you are required to enter a 3-
digit number.
08 LEVER 2 SELECT
09 LEVER 3 SELECT
The "Levers" referred to on the MATRIX-GR's display are used to
describe the Pitch Bend and Vibrato modulation controls found on
the majority of synthesizers on the market today. In some cases,
these controls exist on a synthesizer as wheel-type controls and
others use joy-stick mechanisms. We use the term "lever'' in
reference to the spring-return "paddle" type mechanism for
performance modulation found on all Oberheim synthesizers.
Using the word "lever" keeps the terminology consistent with our
design, although they all operate pretty much the same.
Lever 1
LEVER1 on the MATRIX-GR always transmits and receives on the
MIDI Controller dedicated for Pitch Bend. This is called the
BENDER controller. That's why there is no separate front panel
Parameter for a LEVER1 MIDI assignment. You cannot select
another Controller Number for LEVER1 .
Wheel, joy-stick and lever controllers normally provide Pitch
Bend Up and Pitch Bend Down capability as these pitch-bend
controllers are moved in two directions. LEVER1 on the
MATRIX-GR is designed to be used in this way.
Lever 2
LEVER2, on the other hand, can be set to transmit and receive on
any
M I D I Controller Number from O to 1 21 .
LEVER2's normal status is to increase the modulation amount of
Vibrato.
Operation with Oberheim I nstruments
If you are playing the MATRIX-GR from another Oberheim synthesizer,
LEVER2 also can be moved back and forth in two directions. Vibrato
amount is increased when LEVER2 is pulled
toward
you but it has no
effect when pushed
away
from you. We've provided a means to make use
of this unused portion of LEVER2. We call it "LEVER3" which does not
exist as a separate physical lever on Oberheim instruments but is controlled
by LEVER2. LEVER3 increases its modulation amount when LEVER2 is
pushed
away
from you . LEVER3 can be set to transmit and receive on any
M I DI Controller Number from O to 1 21 .
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