120-127: Mode Messages - Kurzweil PC88 Musician's Manual

Continuous Controllers in the MIDI Specification

120-127: Mode Messages

Above 119, Controller messages are considered Òmode messagesÓ, and have specific functions that address an en-
tire instrument, rather than a single voice.
Decimal Hex
120 78
121 79
122 7A
123 7B
124 7C
125 7D
126 7E
127 7F
F-6
Name
All Sound Off
Reset All Controllers
Local Control Off
All Notes Off
Omni Off
Omni On
Mono On
Poly On
Applications and notes
Instantly mutes the sound without changing the Volume
(Controller 07)
Set all Controllers (and Pitchbend) to their initial or default
values.
"De-couples" control surface (keyboard) and sound-produc-
ing circuits for use with sequencers.
Turns off or forces into the release segment of their envelopes
all sounding notes.
Takes instrument out of Omni mode (so it can receive on one
or more individual channels).
Puts instrument into Omni mode (it will play all incoming
MIDI data, regardless of channel).
Puts instrument in Mono mode, in which only one note can
play per channel. Used for solo instruments.
Puts instrument in Poly mode, in which multiple notes can
play per channel (the usual way things are done!)
PC 88