Keystation Mini 32 - Reassigning & Adjusting the Ramp Rate for the Modulation Button

It is possible to assign other MIDI controls to the Modulation button, such as:

• 01 Modulation
• 07 Volume
• 10 Pan (balance)
• 05 Portamento

There are 131 parameters in total including the 128 standard MIDI Control Change messages (MIDI CC's).  However, for these parameters to have any effect on the sound, the receiving MIDI device or software must be able to read and respond to these MIDI effect messages. Most devices will at least respond to volume, modulation, and pan data.

The process of assigning an effect to the Modulation button, and reverting to the default setting is explained below.

For a full list of MIDI effects, refer to Appendix D, “Standard MIDI CC Numbers” in the Keystation Mini 32 User Guide.

To assign an parameter to the Modulation button using the numerical keys on your Keystation Keyboard:

These instructions use the example of assigning the parameter number 131 (Channel Aftertouch) to the Modulation button, but the concept also applies when assigning other parameters.

1. Press the Edit button. The Edit button light will illuminate to full brightness.
2. Press the “MOD ASSIGN” key (C#, 3rd black key from the left).
3. Press E (10th white key from the right) to enter “1.”
4. Press G (8th white key from the right) to enter “3.”
5. Press E (10th white key from the right) to enter “1.”
6. Press the “ENTER” key (G, last white key on the right). The Edit button will dim to half brightness indicating that programming is complete.

If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the CANCEL key (C, first white key on
the left) to exit Edit Mode without changing the effect assigned to the Modulation button.

Note: The Modulation button assignment is retained when the keyboard is turned off.

To return the Modulation button to the default settings:

1. Press the Edit button to engage Edit Mode and the Edit button light will illuminate to full brightness.
2. Press the “MOD ASSIGN” key (C#, 3rd black key from the left).
3. Press the “DEFAULT” key (C, 8th white key from the left). The Edit light will dim to half brightness indicating that programming is complete.

Modulation Ramp Rate

It is possible to alter the sensitivity of the Modulation button effects using the “Mod Rate” function. This lets you adjust the ramp up time for effects assigned to the Modulation button. The range for Modulation Ramp Rate is 0 - 127, with a default setting of 64. The lower the value, the slower the rate and vice versa.

As an example, the following set of instructions and accompanying table of values explains how to use the “Mod Rate” function when changing the ramp time from the default value of 64 to 127.

To adjust the Modulation Bend Rate:

1. Press the Edit button. The Edit button light will illuminate to full brightness.
2. Press the “MOD RATE” key (F, 4th white key from the left).
3. Press E (10th white key from the right) to enter “1.”
4. Press F (9th white key from the right) to enter “2.”
5. Press D (4th white key from the right) to enter “7.”
   
   If you have made an error while entering the numerical data value, you can press the “CANCEL” key (C, first white key on the left) to exit Edit Mode without making any changes.
   
   As an alternative to steps 3 through 5, you can use the “+” and “-” buttons to change the value.
    
6. Press the “ENTER.” key (G, last white key on the right.
7. Press the “Mod” button to hear change in the effect rate.

Note: The Mod Rate value is retained when the keyboard is turned off.

To return the Modulation Rate to the default settings:

1. Press the Edit button. The Edit button light will illuminate to full brightness.
2. Press the “MOD RATE” key (F, 4th white key from the left).
3. Press the “DEFAULT” key (C, 8th white key from the left). The Edit light will dim to half brightness indicating that programming is complete.