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GLOBAL mode
Key Transpose can be controlled by the MIDI Master
Coarse Tuning message, on the Global MIDI Channel.
This is a Universal System Exclusive message, with the
format (F0, 7F, nn, 04, 04, vv, mm, F7: nn=MIDI
channel, vv/mm=value).
Additionally, MIDI RPN Coarse Tune messages can add
to and subtract from the pitch specified by Key
Transpose. In PROGRAM mode, this works on the
Global MIDI Channel; in COMBINATION and
SEQUENCER modes, it can be controlled separately for
each MIDI channel. For more information, see "Using
RPN (Registered Parameter Numbers)" on page 933.
Osc/Timbre/Track Transpose
[Works Within Scale (for harmonies),
This parameter determines how the Program Oscillator,
Combination Timbre, and Song Track Transpose parameters
interact with the Scale and Key.
Works Within Scale (for harmonies) means that
transposition uses intervals within the current scale. This
option works well if you are using non-equal-tempered
scales and want to build parallel intervals (such as "fat
fifths") into your sounds. For example, let's say that you are
using Just Intonation in the key of C. If you transpose one of
the Timbres up by 7 semitones and play a C, the result will
be two notes: C, and G 2 cents sharp (the Just Intonation
fifth).
Transposes Scale means that the Scale's Key changes to
match the transposition. This option is useful if you play in
non-equal-tempered scales and transpose entire songs—to
accommodate singers, for example. In other words, let's say
that the Scale Key is set to C, and the third note of the scale
(E) is 50 cents flat. If you transpose up by 2 semitones, and
play an E, the result will be an F# 50 cents flat—still the
third note of the scale. For this application, it's also best to
set the Convert Position to Post MIDI; for more
information, see "Convert Position" on page 650.
Velocity Curve
This specifies the way in which the volume and/or tone will
change in response to variations in keyboard playing
dynamics (velocity). Choose the curve that is most
appropriate for your playing strength and style, and the
effect that you wish to produce.
When Convert Position (1–1a) is Pre MIDI, variations in
keyboard playing dynamics will affect the velocity effect
and the transmitted velocity data as shown in the left-hand
diagram below.
Incoming data will automatically use the velocity curve
number 4 shown in the right-hand diagram.
With a setting of Post MIDI, variations in keyboard playing
dynamics (and in the velocity of incoming data) will respond
as shown in the right-hand diagram below. If you are playing
NAUTILUS's tone generator from an external keyboard or
sequencer, and the overall sound is too bright or too dark,
you can set the Convert Position parameter to Post MIDI
and select the appropriate velocity curve here.
For the transmitted data, the velocity curve number 4 shown
in the left-hand diagram will automatically be selected.
632
Transposes Scale]
[1...9]
Convert Position = Pre MIDI
Velocity (Keyboard to MIDI Out)
127
6
5
4
3
8
2
7
1
9
1
Soft
Strong
Transmitted Table
Keyboard
Curve 1–9
Curve 4
Pre MIDI
Global Convert Position
1, 2, 3: An effect will be obtained for strongly-played notes
4: This is the default curve
5, 6: An effect will be obtained even if you do not play very
strongly
7: A certain amount of effect will be obtained even for
softly-played notes
8: This curve produces the most regular effect. This setting
is suitable when you do not need velocity sensitivity, or
when you wish to make the notes more consistent. However
with this curve, control of softly-played notes will be more
difficult.
9: This curve is designed specifically for playing piano
sounds from the weighted RH3 keyboards in the 73-note and
88-note models.
Aftertouch Curve (MIDI IN)
This specifies the way in which incoming aftertouch data
will affect the volume or tone when Convert Position
(GLOBAL 1–1a) is set to Post MIDI.
This setting has no effect when Convert Position
(GLOBAL 1–1a) is set to Pre MIDI.
This curve is applied immediately before the tone generator.
The aftertouch Curve setting selects the curve that is
applied to the incoming aftertouch.
After Touch (MIDI In→TG)
MAX
Aftertouch
effect
1, 2: This curve produces change when strong aftertouch
pressure is applied.
3 (Normal): The normal curve.
4, 5: This curve produces change even when light pressure is
applied.
6, 7: These curves produce change in 24 or 12 steps. Curve
number 7 allows change over twelve steps, so when using
aftertouch to modify the pitch, you can set the range of
modification to one octave, and use aftertouch to vary the
pitch in semitone steps.
Convert Position = Post MIDI
Velocity (MIDI In to sound engines)
MAX
7
Velocity
8
effect
6
5
4
3
2
9
1
1
127
Received Table
Sound
Curve 4
Curve 1–9
MIDI
Post MIDI
[1...8]
5
4
7
3
2
8:RANDOM
6
1
0
127
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