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SOSTENUTO
Gt = OFF
SOSTENUTO
Gt = OFF
7. Sostenuto
(optional)
Sostenuto
is an Italian word meaning “sustained.” Unlike the sustain switch, which
sustains any notes played as long as the sustain switch is held on, the
Sostenuto
switch
sustains only the notes being held at the very moment it is pressed. Sostenuto is actuated
by the organ’s MIDI Sustain switch (which is optional on some organs) located to the left
of the Great/Pedal expression shoe. The Sostenuto function must first be enabled before
using it.
Advance to the ‘SOSTENUTO’ window function
(see Section A-2)
.
The display will indicate which manual Sostenuto is assigned to and indicate the current
on/off status.
Note:
The manual which Sostenuto is assigned to cannot be changed, but the on/off
status can.
To change the status of the Sostenuto
function, press the
CURSOR
button to
position the cursor on the
status value.
Then, turn the
ROTARY DIAL
to change the on/off status.
Important!
Sostenuto will affect the internal voices of the organ as well as a MIDI
instrument connected to the MIDI output. Keep in mind that the Sustain function will
operate in tandem with the Sostenuto function.
Note:
Check your specific MIDI instrument’s owner’s manual to verify that it will
receive and/or respond to MIDI Sostenuto messages.
