Intuitive Data Entry; Changing The Current Layer In Multi-Layer Programs - Kurzweil K2600 Interface Manual

User Interface Basics

Intuitive Data Entry

Intuitive Data Entry
Many parameters have values that correspond to the standard physical controls present on most
MIDI controllers (primarily keyboards). In many cases, you can select these values Òintuitively,Ó
rather than having to scroll through the Control Source list. This is done by selecting the desired
parameter, then holding the ENTER button while moving the desired physical control.
For example, on the LAYER page in the Program Editor, you can set the range of the currently
selected layer as follows: use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the value for the LoKey
parameter, press (and hold) the Enter button, then use your MIDI controller to trigger the note
you wish to be the lowest note for the currently displayed layer. The note you triggered (it has to
be between C 0ÑC 8) will appear as the value for the LoKey parameter. Repeat the process for
the HiKey parameter.
Another example: select Program 199 while in Program mode. Press Edit to enter the Program
Editor. Press the PITCH soft button to select the PITCH page. Move the cursor to the Src1
parameter. Hold the Enter button, and move your controllerÕs Pitch Wheel. PWheel will be
selected as the value for Src1.
You can also use the keyboard of your MIDI controller to choose control sources, since most key
numbers correspond to a value on the control source list. If you have a certain control source
that you use over and over (for example, LFO1), this can be the quickest way to enter its value.
To do this: highlight a parameter which uses a value from the control source list, hold down
Enter, then strike the key corresponding to the control source you want to choose. LFO1, for
example, is assigned to B5. YouÕll Þnd a complete chart of these keyboard shortcuts at the end of
Chapter 4 of the MusicianÕs Reference.
Also, for almost every parameter, holding the Enter button links the K2600 to your MIDI
controllerÕs Data slider, if it has one. Moving the Data Slider will run through the range of values
for the currently selected parameter. This is not as precise as the Alpha Wheel, but much faster.

Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer Programs

When editing a multi-layer program (including drum programs), you can quickly switch
between layers by holding the Enter button, then striking a key. The K2600 will change the
current layer to that keyÕs layer. If the key is part of more than one layer, subsequent key strikes
will cycle through each layer that has that key in its range.
Note: This method for changing the current layer in a multi-layer program will NOT work if the
currently highlighted parameter has a note number or control source for its value. In this case, the key you
strike will function as described in Intuitive Data Entry, above.
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