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Function
Explanation
By moving your hand over the D-Beam, you can
generate a value between "64" (no Pitch Bend)
Pitch Up
and "127" (maximum upward bend). By moving
your hand outside the D-Beam's range, the value
returns to "64" (no Pitch Bend).
By moving your hand over the D-BEAM, you can
generate a value between "64" (no Pitch Bend)
Pitch Down
and "0" (maximum downward bend). As soon
as you move your hand outside the D-BEAM's
reach, the value returns to "64" (no Pitch Bend).
Select this function if you want the D-Beam
Modulation
to duplicate the modulation function of the
Bender/Modulation lever.
(Only for Upper 1, 2)
By moving your hand over the D-BEAM, you can
vary the current TVF Cutoff value.
Resonance parameter will be set to "+63"
(maximum), while the Cutoff frequency can be
controlled between "0" (no change) and "+63"
(maximum increase). This allows you to create
some nifty filter effects that are particularly
useful for Dance/Techno music. When you move
your hand outside the D-BEAM's range, both
Cut Reso Up
Resonance and TVF Cutoff return to their original
values ("0"= no change).
NOTE
* If TVF Cutoff is already set to "+63", you cannot
increase it using the D-BEAM Controller. In that
case, the following option is probably more
useful. Also note that some Tones already
use the highest possible TVF Cutoff value by
default, in which case you cannot add more
overtones (by opening the filter even further).
(Only for Upper 1, 2)
By moving your hand over the D-Beam, you can
vary the current TVF Cutoff value.
The Resonance parameter will be set to "+63"
(maximum), while the Cutoff frequency can be
controlled between "0" (no change) and "–64"
(lowest possible TVF Cutoff setting). When you
Cut Reso Down
move your hand outside the D-BEAM's range,
both Resonance and TVF Cutoff return to their
original values ("0"= no change).
NOTE
* The TVF Cutoff frequency cannot be lowered if
TVF Cutoff is already set to "–64".
By moving your hand over the D-Beam, you
cause the D-BEAM part to play arpeggios
(broken chords) based on the notes extracted
from the current song. Depending on the setting
LWR Arpeggio 1 Octave ,
you select here, the notes will be arpeggiated
LWR Arpeggio 2 Octave ,
over 1, 2 or 3 octaves.
LWR Arpeggio 3 Octave
NOTE
* Do not forget to assign a suitable Tone to the
Lower part, which acts as "D-BEAM part".
By holding your hand inside the D-BEAM's range,
you cause the D-BEAM part to sound the notes
extracted from the current song. You could use
this function to add syncopated brass or guitar
"hits" to your melody. The velocity value used for
playing these notes is "100". The number (1, 2 or
LWR Chord 1 Octave,
3) bears on the octave of this "added chord": 1=
LWR Chord 2 Octave,
Ab3~G4, 2= Ab4~G5 and 3= Ab5~G6. Move your
hand outside the D-BEAM's range to stop the
LWR Chord 3 Octave
D-BEAM part from sounding the chord.
NOTE
* Do not forget to assign a suitable Tone to the
Lower part, which acts as "D-BEAM part".
Same behavior of the [TRACK MUTE/CENTER
Track Mute On-Off
CANCEL] button .
Allows you to select the slow or fast speed of the
Rotary HB S/F
Rotary effect for the Harmonic Bars.
Function
Explanation
This function is used to activate a crossfade
between two files. To make this work, select a
different song while the current song is played
Audio X-Fade
back and use the D-BEAM to activate the transi-
tion. The BK-9 creates a brief blend between the
current and the next audio song. (This function is
not available for SMF songs.)
The D Beam can be used to start the phrases
Audio Key set Up
of the last set you loaded (p. 70) either in
descending (going back to the preceding
Audio Key set Dw
memory) or ascending order.
MFX Control1
Same behavior of the MFX1 and MFX2 sliders.
See "Sound Effects for the real-time parts" (p.
MFX Control2
34).
Function
Explanation
Use this parameters to set the volume of the
Volume
selected D-Beam instrument
Reverb Send
Use this parameters to set the Reverb and Chorus
Send Level to the D-Beam instrument.
Chorus Send
Use this parameter to change the stereo placement
Panpot
of the selected D-Beam instrument.
Using the Metronome
You can perform while the metronome sounds. You
can adjust the tempo or beat of the metronome.
If an SMF song or Rhythm is playing, the metronome
will sound at the tempo and beat of that song.
1.
Press the [METRONOME] button so it's lit.
The metronome will begin sounding.
To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.
NOTE
The metronome is not available while an audio song file (mp3 or
WAVE) is selected.
MEMO
While rhythm or SMF song playback is stopped, the [TAP
TEMPO] button flashes in red to indicate the selected tempo
The metronome signal is sent to the BK-9's METRONOME OUT jack
(rear panel). You can connect headphones to this socket and set the
metronome's volume. See "External Volume" (p. 56). This option
may be useful as "click track" for a drummer.
Metronome Settings
The BK-9 also allows you to specify when and how the metronome should
sound:
1.
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button.
Using the Metronome
CTRL button
D Beam Part View
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