Bitstream 3x, Руководство пользователя

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USER MANUAL
Configuration and usage of the Bitstream 3X
The Infrared Controller
The Bitstream 3X is equipped with an Infrared controller allowing control on the Z axis (vertical). This
control is, from the point of view of functionality, considered like a slider or button, and thus it is
configured in the same manor, and is capable of generating any MIDI event.
The infrared controller calculates the distance between the machine and the hand of the user, and
transforms that distance into a value of between 0-127, assignable in a MIDI event. The distance
scanned is anywhere from 4-50 cm from the machine. The user can put his hand above the controller
and see the « infrared bar graph » which will adjust according the movements of the hand.
The MIDI will thus be generated automatically.
The « Hold » Key allows the temporary saving of an infrared value with a simple touch.
In this way, any value of the infrared controller can be saved and then modified again later at any
moment. This hold key allows the user to fix the infrared controller to a desired value before relaxing
his hand from the machine.
This key also works as the on/off switch for the controller (3 seconds long push). The LCD screen
shows whether the controller is on or off.
To use the Infrared controller, follow these steps:
- Put your hand above the controller, which will generate the MIDI events associated with the
controller.
- When a desired distance is reached, push the « Hold » button and the value will be saved
(temporarily).
- You can then remove your hand and see the saved value appear on the bar graph on the LCD
screen.
- Upon the next usage of the Infrared Controller, you can get back the saved value with the
« Hold » button and re-generate the MIDI events assigned to the controller. This mode
functions similar to the « Hook » mode used by the sliders.
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