Yamaha DX200 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 32)

Parameters /

DX200 Editor Main Window

• Pitch Bend Step

Range: 0 ... 12 (semitones)

This determines the size of the increments by which the Pitch Bend wheel (on a con-

nected MIDI keyboard) changes the pitch. A setting of "0" results in perfectly smooth

pitch bending. Values other than "0" represent the number of semitones by which the

pitch will "jump" as you move the wheel. For example, the maximum setting of "12" will

cause the wheel to change the pitch in a single, one-octave jump.

• When this parameter is set to a value other than "0," Pitch Bend Range (above) is automati-

cally set to "12." (In order to change Pitch Bend Range, this parameter must be set to "0.")

Portamento

These three parameters are used to set portamento (glide) and glissando (stepped

glide) effects, and to control certain sustain characteristics of the keyboard. The

particular effects available will change, depending on the Poly/Mono setting of the

pattern.

•The Portamento parameters are Function mode parameters in the Edit Panel window.

• Step

Settings: 0 ... 12 (semitones)

When Glissando is set to 1...12, the glide in pitch occurs in discrete semitone steps. This

effect is best heard with a slower rate and when two widely separated notes are played

one after the other. When Glissando is set to "OFF," normal (continuous) Portamento is

available.

• Time

Range: 0 ... 99

This determines the time of the Portamento or Glissando effects. A setting of "0" pro-

duces no effect, while a setting of "99" produces the longest (slowest) pitch changes.

This is contrary to the operation of most DX200 rate controls for which higher values

result in faster (shorter) times. In order to turn Portamento or Glissando off, make sure to

set this to "0."

• Mode

Settings:

In Mono mode:

Fingered Porta

Full Time Porta

In Poly mode:

Sus-Key P Follow

Sus-Key P Retain

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Yamaha DX200 Owner's Manual Page 32