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parameter to put the zero point elsewhere. In Absolute mode, just touching the ribbon affects
the sound (unless you touch it at exactly the zero point). Every movement you make along the
ribbon sends control values based on how far you are from the zero point.

Spring

When Spring is On, the Controller to which you've assigned the ribbon "springs" back to its
zero point automatically when you lift your finger off the ribbon. This is generally the behavior
you want.
When Spring is Off, the Controller to which you've assigned the ribbon sticks at its current
value when you lift your finger off the ribbon. While this can be useful, you should be careful
with it. When Spring is Off, if the ribbon is doing something when you exit the setup, it'll
continue doing that when you return to the setup. This can be good or bad. If you want to set
Spring to Off in a setup, but want to be sure of the initial sound of the setup, go to the RIBBON
page in the setup, and for each ribbon for which you've set Spring to Off, set the entry value
(Ent) parameter to a value of 0 (or whatever you like).

Center

This defines the zero point for each section on the ribbon—the point at which the Controller to
which the ribbon is assigned has no effect on the sound. You can choose any point between 0
and 127. A value of 64 puts the zero point in the physical center of the ribbon. Values of 0 and
127 place the zero point at the section's extreme left and extreme right. Note that setting the
Spring parameter to Off disables the Center parameter for that ribbon.
The value you choose for this parameter can have considerable effect. In many factory setups,
for example, the Ribbon affects pitch. In these setups, changing the value of the Center
parameter would transpose the setup.

The Utility Soft Buttons

In addition to the Setup Editor's pages, there are basic library and editing soft buttons. Their
functions are described below.

Name

This enables you to rename the current setup. Use any data entry method to do this, including
the letters on the alphanumeric buttonpad.

Save

Pressing Save calls up the standard Save Dialog. Simultaneously pressing the Plus and Minus
data entry buttons toggles between saving the setup to the first available empty location, or
replacing a currently existing setup.

Delete

This erases a setup from RAM, freeing up space to store setups in other locations. (You can check
the free memory in the K2661 at any time, on the top line of the Master-mode page.) Press
Delete, and use a data entry method to choose which setup you want deleted. Press Delete
again, and an "Are You Sure?" message will appear (unless you have set a value of No for the
Confirm parameter on the Master-mode page). Press Yes to delete the setup, or No to cancel.
Setup Mode and the Setup Editor
The Utility Soft Buttons
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