Pitch Bend Wheel; Modulation Wheel; Foot Switch - Evolution Technologies EVOLUTION MK-425C Getting Started

Pitch Bend Wheel

As the name indicates, the pitch bend wheel is usually used to bend the notes played on
the keyboard, up or down. This allows you to play phrases not normally associated with
keyboard playing, including guitar style riffs.
Your sound source determines how far you can bend the note. Its typically set to
2 semitones but can be up to 2 octaves +/-.
The pitch bend on your Evolution keyboard has even wider scope. It is fully MIDI
assignable, just like the other controllers on your MK-425C/449C/461C. To find out how,
read the section "Basic Programming Operations" on page 17.

Modulation Wheel

The modulation wheel (2) is, as implied, typically used for modulation of the sound you are
playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic
keyboard instruments to give the performer the option of for instance adding vibrato just
like players of acoustic instruments do.
Just like the pitch bend wheel, the modulation wheel is fully MIDI assignable. To find out
how, read the section "Basic Programming Operations" on page 17.

Foot Switch

You can plug any polarity foot switch (not included) in to the foot switch socket (13) on
your Evolution keyboard. The keyboard will automatically detect the correct polarity on
power up. If you want to reverse the polarity, just make sure the pedal is pressed when
you switch on your keyboard.
The foot switch is normally used for sustaining the sound you are playing without having
to keep your hands on the keyboard. This is also the default function on your Evolution
keyboard.
The MK-425C/449C/461C goes further though. You can program the footswitch to send
out MIDI notes so that you can trigger samples on different MIDI channels, without moving
your hands from the keyboard. You can also send program changes or indeed any other
MIDI messages that can be sent from the 10 assignable MIDI buttons on your Evolution
keyboard.
For more detail about how to program the foot switch, please read the section"
Programming and Editing the MK-425C/449C/461C" in the Advanced Guide.
Evolution MK-425C/MK-449C/MK461C Getting Started
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