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Axiom (2nd gen): Global & Zone Channel – Changing the MIDI channel for the keyboard
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Global Channel

The Global Channel function sets the default MIDI channel for the keyboard and all MIDI controls, except for those that have a specific MIDI channel assigned to them.  When this button is pressed it illuminates and the LCD screen shows the current Global MIDI Channel number (for example, “G.CHAN 1.” Pressing either of the Patch buttons (“Up” arrow or “Down” arrow) will change the Channel number.  Sine Zone 1 by default follows the Global Channel, you can use this feature to quickly change the MIDI Channel you are playing.

 

Zone Channel

Pressing the Zone button (Zone) changes the function of the Shift, Track Select and Mute buttons to Zone buttons one through four as indicated on each button. The Zone button will illuminate to indicate that Axiom is in “Zone Mode.” At this point pressing any of the four Zone buttons will activate the corresponding keyboard Zone, and all other Zones will be deactivated. To activate multiple Zones, simultaneously press their respective Zone buttons. In either case, each button will illuminate indicating that its corresponding Zone is active.

The Zone Channel parameter specifies which MIDI Channel a Zone will use when transmitting MIDI data. Assigning each Zone to its own channel will allow you to play up to 4 different sound patches on a connected synthesizer. This setting is saved as part of a user patch when stored to a Memory Location.

To set the Zone Channel:

  1. Select a Zone as described earlier.
  2. Press the Edit button.
  3. Press the Zone Channel key (Zone Chan). The LCD screen will display the current function (“CHAN”), the active Zone number, and Zone MIDI Channel number.
  4. Enter the new MIDI Channel number using the number keys, or by repeatedly pressing the Patch “Up” or “Down” buttons.
  5. Press the Enter key.
  6. Repeat steps 1 – 5 to assign set the MIDI channel for the remaining Zones.

After setting the Zone channel and exiting Edit mode, activate all desired Zones by simultaneously pressing their respective Zone buttons.

You can use the 4 zones to quickly switch among 4 different MIDI Channels.  When the Zone button is lit you can press any of the 4 zone buttons to instantly access the zone and begin playing on the MIDI Channel assigned to the zone.