Parts and their functions – AVSL 169.010 Chord Micro MU Controller User Manual
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●Parts and their functions
1. Trigger pads
These pads can transmit note messages or control change messages. Ideal for percussion
passages or sample triggering.
2. Keyboard
There are twenty-five velocity-sensitive keys which transmit note messages.
When CC mode is on, these will transmit control change messages.
3. MIDI control group
A Rotary & slider controller, are collectively called a MIDI control group.
The Micro MU has 4 MIDI control groups.
a. Rotary
This rotary transmits control change messages, increasing with clockwise rotation
b. Slider
This slider transmits control change messages, increasing when pushed forwards
4. OCTAVE SHIFT
The [◄] button and the [►] button can be used to shift the octave down or up respectively.
The pitch will shift down by one octave for each press of
the [◄] button.
The pitch will shift up by one octave for each press of
the [►] button.
5. Bank button
The Micro MU has four banks. When the BANK button is on,
you can use the [◄] button and
the [►] button to switch between the four banks. A “bank” is a set of parameter assignments
for the controllers (pads and knobs, etc.).
You can use Micro MU Editor to change the assignment of each controller. (see below
“Making detailed settings”)