Multimode; Transpose - ESI ESI2000 Operation Manual

Multimode

Tip: Setting the preset to "Unassigned"
also blocks incoming preset changes on that
channel.

Transpose

The Multimode Button puts the ESI into Multimode, where it can
receive on up to 16 MIDI channels at once. Multimode is used for multi-
timbral sequencing and when using a keyboard that can transmit on
more than one MIDI channel at a time. The Multimode screen is where
you assign presets to MIDI channels for multi-timbral sequencing. You
can also set the volume and stereo pan position for each channel's
preset.
1. Press Multimode. The display shows:
MIDI CHANNEL:
Volume:
Pan-∆
000 Synth Flute
2. Use the cursor buttons to select one of the following parameters
to edit. The volume, pan and preset can be programmed for each of
the 16 MIDI channels. Use the data entry control or INC/DEC
buttons to change the MIDI channel, Volume or Pan setting. If you
do not want the ESI to respond to certain MIDI channels, set the
preset for those channels to "Unassigned" which is located just
below preset 000.
MIDI CHANNEL:
Volume:
Pan-∆
This function transposes the entire ESI in half-step intervals up to
± one octave. When in multimode, all channels will be transposed.
When the ESI is in Transpose mode, the Transpose LED will be lit
steadily. A new transposition can be selected at any time, regardless of
whether or not the Transpose LED is lit.
Some applications are:
• Use one key's fingerings in a different key. Modulate to a different
key without having to use different fingerings.
• Use transpose to easily reach hidden zones that lie beyond the ends
of the physical keyboard.
1. Press and hold Transpose. Its LED flashes, and the display shows:
01
127
+00
02
116
-01
Unassigned
TRANSPOSE
Play a Key
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