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‘Neck’ (control) section
K
VOLUME knob
This knob allows you to set the AX-Synth’s overall
output volume.
L
AFTER TOUCH knob
This knob sends channel aftertouch messages for the
notes you are playing (see p. 23).
M
OCTAVE/VARIATION (TRANSPOSE) buttons
These buttons are used to transpose the AX-Synth’s
keyboard in steps of one octave (see p. 22).
You can also use these buttons to select Tone varia-
tions (see p. 18).
If you hold down
[TRANSPOSE]
while pressing one of
these buttons, the pitch changes in semi-tone steps.
N
MODULATION BAR/TOUCH CONTROLLER
Press the modulation bar to add modulation to the
notes you are playing. Behind the modulation bar lies
the ribbon strip. Slide your finger towards the left or
right on this ribbon to change the pitch of the notes.
O
D Beam controller & PITCH, FILTER & ASSIGNABLE
buttons
This controller allows you to influence the pitch or
timbre of the notes you play, or to create unique
effects by moving one hand up/down or left/right
above the two “eyes”.
The buttons to its left allow you to assign the desired
function to the D Beam controller (see p. 24).
P
PORTAMENTO button
This button allows you to switch the Portamento
function on and off.
Q
BENDER MODE button
This button allows you to specify how the TOUCH
CONTROLLER ribbon works.
Note:
This function is not available for the SuperNATURAL
Tones.
R
HOLD button
This button allows you to hold the notes you are
playing (see p. 25).
Bottom panel
S
Strap pins
This is where you can attach the ends of the supplied
strap. Choose any two pins.
T
Battery compartment
This is where you can insert AA-type Ni-MH batteries.
Front view
Rear view
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