Samson M32 Musical Toy Instrument User Manual


 
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1. VOLUME Knob - This knob is preset from the factory to send MIDI volume (CC #7) mes-
sages. The VOLUME knob can be assigned to control different MIDI parameters using the
computer editor.
2. DATA Slider - This slider is preset from the factory to send MIDI pan (CC #10) messages.
The DATA slider can be assigned to control different MIDI parameters using the computer
editor.
3. OCTAVE +/– Buttons - Press the OCTAVE buttons to shift the octave of the keyboard up or
down a maximum of four octaves, to extend the range of the keyboard. Each time you press
the OCTAVE button, the range of the keyboard shifts up or down 12 notes. The buttons
blink progressively faster as the keyboard’s octave shifts in each direction. Press both but-
tons to set the keyboard to the default range.
4. SUSTAIN Button - Press this button to sustain (hold) currently held notes. Release the but-
ton to stop notes from being held.
5. CC Button - When pressed, the keyboard sends a control change message. The CC button
can be assigned using the Graphite M32 computer editor.
6. PROG Button - Press this button to send program change information via the Function keys
(0–9). Press the key labeled ENTER to send the desired program change message. When
the PROG button is pressed, the button lights red and the keys will not send note informa-
tion.
7. PITCH BEND Ribbon Strip - Slide your finger to raise or lower the pitch of notes played on the
keyboard.
8. MODULATION Ribbon Strip - Slide your finger to send modulation messages. Modulation is
usually used to add vibrato or other expressive effects to a sound being played.
Front Panel Controls and Functions