PiaRef
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User's Manual
Rev 31/03/16
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© 2014-2016 Dream S.A.S.
2.2 Functions
This chapter describes the various mapped features.
2.2.1 Instrument Select
Layer (Dual) mode is available by simultaneously pressing two “Instrument Select” buttons.
2.2.2 Split
Press the “Split” button to activate Split function. “Split” LED will turn on.
If Dual mode is activated:
First selected sound in previous Dual mode is played on right of the split point (Upper sound).
Second selected sound in previous Dual mode is played on left of the split point (Lower sound). It is
transposed one octave up.
If not in Dual mode:
Current selected sound is played on right of the split point (Upper sound)
Strings sound is played on left of the split point (Lower sound). It is transposed one octave up.
Default split point is G2 (MIDI note #55). Split point can be changed:
Press and hold th
e “Split” button, then press a key on the keyboard.
The pressed key becomes the lower note for the Upper sound.
2.2.3 Transpose
Global transpose is available in the range (-12,+12 semitones)
Press and hold the “Transpose” button, then press the “Plus” or “Minus” button to specify the desired
transposition value.
The “Transpose” LED will turn on, indicating that the transpose function has been activated.
The current transpose setting will be shown in the display.
To cancel transpose, select value “0” or press again the “Transpose” button. “Transpose” LED will turn off.
Transposition value is memorised until power off.
To recall memorized transposition, press the “Transpose” button. “Transpose” LED will turn on.
2.2.4 Tuning
Global tuning is available in the range (427.0, 453.0Hz)
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Press “Tuning” button. The “Tuning” LED will turn on. Default value is 440.0Hz. Display shows “
40.0
”
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Use the “Plus” or “Minus” button to specify the desired tuning value. Display is “
27.0
” ~ “
53.0
”. Steps are
0.5Hz.
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Press “Tuning” button to quit.
2.2.5 Reverb
Press the “Reverb” button to step through the reverb presets
OFF / Room1 / Room2 / Hall / Plate
Press and hold “Reverb” button, then press “Plus” or “Minus” to adjust reverb depth in the range 1-20
1: Studio Grand Piano
2: Concert Grand Piano
3: Electric Piano 1
4: Electric Piano 2
5: Harpsichord
6: Vibes
7: Strings
8: Choir
