Function Mode - Roland A-88 Owner's Manual

FUNCTION Mode

What is FUNCTION mode?
This is the mode that lets you transmit specific control messages or make settings for the
A-88 itself.
In FUNCTION mode, the keyboard is used to select the function that you want to set (You
won't be able to perform by playing the keyboard).
Functionality in FUNCTION mode
Specify the MIDI transmit
channel
Transmit program change
messages
Transmit Bank Select LSB
Transmit Bank Select MSB
Transmit aftertouch
messages
Transmit reset messages
Change the keyboard
settings
Change the functions that
are assigned to the knobs,
buttons and pedals
Change the directionality
of the knobs, D-BEAM
controller, buttons, and
pedals
Change the function
of the [C2] knob in
SuperNATURAL mode
Switch the driver that's
used
Change the Auto Off
setting
Restoring the factory
settings
You can specify the transmit channel for the keyboard, [Pitch Bend/
Modulation] lever, [C1] [C2] knobs, [S1] [S2] buttons, D-BEAM
controller and pedals.
You can transmit program change messages.
You can switch banks by transmitting Bank Select LSB (CC#32)
messages.
You can switch banks by transmitting Bank Select MSB (CC#00)
messages.
You can transmit aftertouch messages.
If "stuck notes" occur on the connected MIDI sound module, or if
there's something wrong with the sound, you can transmit reset
messages (All Sound Off, All Notes Off, Reset All Controllers) to solve
the problem.
You can adjust the velocity sensitivity or specify the velocity value
that is transmitted when you play the keyboard.
You can change the function (CC#) of the functions assigned to the
[C1] [C2] knobs, [S1] [S2] buttons, [ASSIGN] button, DAMPER, FC1, and
FC2 jack.
You can change the directionality of the [C1] [C2] knobs, D-BEAM
controller, [S1] [S2] buttons, DAMPER, FC1, and FC2 jack to specify the
direction in which the value will increase.
You can change the function that the [C2] knob will have in
SuperNATURAL mode.
You can choose whether to use the dedicated driver or the driver
provided by the operating system.
You can have the power be turned off automatically after a specified
amount of time has passed.
You can return all of the A-88's settings to the factory-set state.
About the Operating Modes
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