GETTING STARTED
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If you’re absolutely new to MIDI and want to know more, you can find the MIDI specifi-
cations at
www.midi.org/about-midi/tutorial/tutor.shtml
NOTE: If your instrument has String Triggers, you will notice that there is a metal strip
on the back of the neck. This is not a protective tape and do not remove it!
Basic layout of the instrument:
1] The Zboard is divided into two main sections, the Fretboard and the Sensors. The
Sensors include the String Triggers and all the Pads, Pots, Pedals and other perform-
ance devices on the instrument, everything other than the fingerboard
2] There is a row of Function “HotKeys” on the top of the Zboard. These HotKeys con-
trol functions that you are most likely to change quickly while you are playing music.
3] There is also a Programming/Display module onboard that you will use to setup up
the various functions of the Zboard in detail.
Press EDIT and you will see selections for programming the features of the
Zboard.
The Fretboard is programmed in the Fretboard (or Zones) screen.
The Sensors are assigned functions and MIDI Events in the Sensors and Sen-
sors/Events screens
The physical touch response for the Sensors and the Fretboard is set up in the
Response menu screens and the Curves screen.
The Zboard can be powered from either a DC power supply or a USB 2.0 port on your
computer.
If the instrument is equipped with USB, a 3-position power switch is provided :
DC<>OFF<>USB