Function Mode
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Function Mode
Metronome
This parameter has three settings: On, Rec or Off. The default setting is Off, no metronome. If
you choose On, the metronome sounds while playing or recording. To hear the metronome only
while recording, choose Rec.
Default Setting:
Off
Range:
On, Rec or Off
Reset: [Value Jump]
button pair
Rec Rhythm
This parameter controls whether a rhythm pattern plays during recording. The default for this
parameter is Off. If you record a song and want the rhythm pattern recorded as well, be sure to
change this parameter to On.
Default Setting:
Off
Range:
On or Off
Reset: [Value Jump]
button pair
Local Control
This parameter is normally set to On. When you play the MPS20 keyboard you hear the resident
or "local" voices. If you use your MPS20 with an external sequencer or computer, turn this
setting to Off. Turning the setting Off, avoids creating a MIDI loop (stuck notes or "echos").
Default Setting:
On
Range:
On or Off
Reset: [Value Jump]
button pair
Hard Reset
This function resets the MPS20 to the original factory default settings. All user changes, saved
Favorites, and user recorded songs are erased.
When you select Hard Reset the display scrolls
resetting..
. Press the
[Next]
button. The
display now scrolls
CONFIRM?
Press the
[Next]
button again to reset the MPS20.
If you want to cancel the Hard Reset and remain in Function Mode, press the
[Prev]
button.
Press any other button to exit Function Mode.
OS/Objects Version
This parameter displays the current operating software and objects version. The display first
scrolls the OS version, then the Object version. Visit the Kurzweil website (
www.kurzweil.com
) to
verify that your MPS20 has the latest versions. Select the Downloads tab, then select MPS20.
The available files are listed. Complete installation instructions are included in the downloaded
files.