Startup
Basic Connections
2-5
The pedals are independently programmable within each zone of every setup. Here are the
default settings for the Þve pedals you can use with the PC2:
Switch Pedal 1
Controller 64
(
Sustain
)
Switch Pedal 2
Controller 66
(
Sostenuto
)
Switch Pedal 3
Controller 67
(
Soft
)
Continuous Control Pedal 1
Controller 11
(
Expression
)
Continuous Control Pedal 2
Controller 4
(
Foot Pedal
)
Breath
The 3.5mm Breath jack labeled Breath accepts a standard breath controller, which sends
standard MIDI Breath (MIDI 2) messages. The PC2Õs preset programs and setups donÕt respond
to breath, but if you have other instruments that
do
respond to Breath, you can control them
from the PC2 via MIDI.
You can also program the PC2 so that the breath controller sends a different MIDI message. This
would enable you to use a breath controller to affect the PC2, but then other instruments
receiving MIDI from the PC2 would no longer respond to the PC2Õs breath controller (unless
you also programmed them to receive the same MIDI Controller that the PC2Õs breath controller
is sending).
Ribbon
Connect the optional Kurzweil Ribbon Controller into the modular Ribbon jack on the rear
panel. The ribbon controller itself should rest on a ßat surface; it Þts nicely between the keys and
the buttons and sliders on the front panel.
The ribbon is a continuous controller. You can program the ribbon controller to send MIDI
Controller messages 1Ð127, as well as several specialized messages. It generates values of 0Ð127
for whatever MIDI Controllers you assign it to send. Just press it, and slide your Þnger along the
ribbon to change the value of the message itÕs sending.
You can conÞgure the ribbon to have one control section that runs its entire length, or to have
three sections of equal length. It sends its highest values when you press it at the end where the
cable connects. When you conÞgure it to have three sections, each section sends its highest
values at the end closest to the cable.
The ribbon controller comes with an adhesive-backed foam strip and Velcro
¨
fastener pads. The
foam strip will hold it in place under most circumstances, but you might Þnd it more convenient
to attach it more securely with the Velcro fasteners. In that case, we recommend sticking the
hook side of each pad to the underside of the Ribbon and the loop (softer) side to the keyboard.
This helps to prevent the hooks in the Velcro from collecting crud when you donÕt have the
ribbon attached.
Caution
: The modular jack is designed for connection to the Kurzweil Ribbon Controller option only.
DonÕt plug any other modular plugs into the Ribbon jack.