Disk Functions; Real-Time Control Of Kdfx; Linking To Programs And Setups - Kurzweil K2600 Musician's Manual

A way to avoid this problem is to use Program or Setup mode, and use FXModsÑstudio-
parameter controls that live inside a program or setupÑto make changes in the studio
parameters. When you load the program or setup, the studio changes accordingly. This means
you donÕt have to save each variation in the studio as a separate studio; the variations live in the
program or setup.
See Real-time Control of KDFX below for more information.

Disk Functions

Studios and FX presets are loaded from and saved to disk exactly the same as other K2600
objects. FX presets are dependent objects within studios, so when you save a studio, you are
given the opportunity to save the dependent FX presets as well. (Algorithms are in ROM, so
they donÕt need to be saved.) Again, see Chapter 13 if you need help.

Real-time Control of KDFX

Studios can be static, but they donÕt have to be. One of the most powerful features of KDFX is
the ability to change any of the operating parameters in a studio in real time. Mix levels and
pans, EQ values, effects parameters, and almost any other settings can be controlled
dynamically and smoothly, giving KDFX a high degree of ßexibility in performance and
automation.
KDFX parameters can be controlled from the following
¥ The K2600Õs sliders, wheels, ribbons, and pedals
¥ External MIDI sources like another controller or a sequencer
¥ Internal functions like LFOs, envelopes, and FUN generators
Real-time control of a studio is called effects modulation, and a link between a program or setup
and a studio parameter is called an FXMod.

Linking to Programs and Setups

If youÕre familiar with real-time control of the K2500Õs original internal effects, youÕll be happy
to know that real-time control of studios works the same way.
Real-time KDFX studio control normally originates within a program or setup. For the link
between a studio and a program to work, the FX Mode parameter on the Effects-mode page
must be set to Program. If you want to link a studio and a setup, the FX Mode parameter on the
Effects-mode page must be set to Setup. Setting the FX Mode parameter on the Effects-mode
page to Auto means that it will follow whatever mode the K2600 is inÑProgram or SetupÑ
which can be particularly useful when you are switching between programs and setups in a
Quick Access bank, or when you just donÕt want to worry about which mode youÕre in.
Advanced KDFX
Real-time Control of KDFX
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