4
Performance Tips
The ProKeys 88 is capable of some very expressive and fl exible sound
combinations. Through layering and splitting the instrument sounds
(which are described on pages 10-11 of this manual), and also transposing
and adjusting volumes and applying effects, you can create some very
unique performances. 10 examples are provided throughout this manual
that refer to the instrument names themselves to get you started exploring
and experimenting.
Feature List:
Controls
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32 buttons for various functions, modes and instrument access
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12-key numerical data entry keypad
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3 volume sliders for individual control of the split, layer and main instrument volume levels
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2 rotary pots to control EQ for bass and treble
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LED display
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88-key hammer-action keyboard
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Pitch Bend Wheel
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Modulation Wheel
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Selection of 3 velocity curves and 1 fi xed velocity
MIDI Functions
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Program Change
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Bank LSB
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Bank MSB
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Channel (the channel can be set for the current main, left hand and layered instruments separately allowing these features
to be used with a MIDI synthesizer, module, or sequencer
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MIDI Out from USB
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Local On/Off
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MIDI clock Start/Stop
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Tempo Control for MIDI Clock Rate, with Tap Tempo
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SPP (Song Position Pointer)
Audio Effects
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Reverb
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Chorus
Onboard Sounds
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14 buttons for directly selecting any of the 14 instruments
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Split Function allows 2 simultaneous instruments on non-overlapping regions breaking at a Split Point
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Layer Function allows all keys to the right of a Split Point (if Split Mode is active) to play two instruments simultaneously across
the same keyboard region
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The Grand Piano Button will always select the default grand piano sound and cancel both Split and Layer Modes
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The Jazz Ride Button layers a ride cymbal sound over sounds 13 or 14 if they are active
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Independent volume and octave/transpose control of split and layer instruments
Performance Tip #1
The Jazz Trio
– Select Piano 1 and then create a split
assigning the A. Bass program to the left side of the
keyboard. Layer the Bass with the Ride Cymbal and you
have a nice jazzy trio performance. Also, try substituting
Organ 1, E. Piano, Vibes, or FM Piano 1 or 2 for Piano 1.
Try substituting the E. Bass for the A. Bass as well.
