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FUNCTION KEYS (fig.1/6)
The use given to the four function keys F1-F2-F3-F4 is variable and
changes from time to time depending on the active operational mode.
Clearly, it is not necessary to remember which function is assigned to
every key as it shows on the last line displayed: in correspondence of
every function key there is a box that displays the possible use of the
below key in that moment.
In this way the four function keys can always access the “typical”
functions of the operational mode running in that moment.
SONGS MODE
The functions offered by the SONGS mode allow to:
•
choose via the slider keys a single song to play using the PLAY
key;
•
visualize chords and lyrics (if memorized in the song);
•
adjust volume, effects, transposition and playing metronomic time
of the song (“TRKCHANG”);
•
exclude instantly from the listening the melody track (if present in
the MIDI file).
Authorised function keys:
If in SONGS mode and with no song in PLAY (or if the previous song is
finished), M-Blaster2 is in “stand-by” (the STOP button is lighted while
the PLAY button is off);
In the last line of the display the following function keys are active:
•
“TRCK ON” / “TRCK OFF”: it allows halting the melody track from
playing. The factory set MIDI channel is 4, however in “Param.”
→
“MIDI” it is possible to assign the value to other channels as well.
Once set, the parameter will remain active until the equipment is
turned off or when the function is disabled;
“TRCK ON” the melody track (ch4 default) is activated;
“TRCK OFF” the melody track (ch4 default) is disabled.
•
“PLAYLIST”: allows to access the PLAYLIST mode described later;