Roland A-49 - MIDI Keyboard Controller (White) - Manual (Page 23)

Performing
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Using the D-BEAM to Modify the Sound
You use the D-BEAM controller simply by moving your hand above it. By assigning different
functions to it, you can control the sound in various ways.
1.
Press the D-BEAM [PITCH], [VOL], or [ASSIGN] button to turn the D-BEAM controller
on.
Button Function
[PITCH] button The pitch will change as you move your hand above the D-BEAM controller.
[VOL] button The volume will change, allowing you to add expression to your performance.
[ASSIGN] button
The function assigned to the D-BEAM controller will be controlled. (Factory
setting: aftertouch)
* The effect that’s applied will depend on the sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your sound module.
MEMO
You can change the function that’s assigned to the [ASSIGN] button. For details, refer to
“Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks” (p. 30).
2.
While playing the keyboard to produce sound, position your hand above the
D-BEAM controller and slowly move it up and down.
3.
To turn off the D-BEAM controller, once again press the button you pressed in step 1
(the button will go out).
Effective range of the D-BEAM controller
This illustration shows the effective range of the D-BEAM controller. No effect
will be obtained if you position your hand outside the effective range.
NOTE
The effective range of the D-BEAM controller will change depending on
the lighting conditions.