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The u means that the D Beam allows you to transmit values between “64” and “127“, whiled refers to the value range "64''~"0". This is mainly intended for relative changes to value of the external MIDI instrument's parameter that responds to the CC number in question. CC71~78 are meaningful for GM2 compatible tone generators, though other MIDI instruments may receive them and control another parameter - which can be as interesting. As long as the D Beam does not sense any movement, the value will be ”64", which is the relative neutral position (no change to the parameter value). CC16~19 are "General Purpose" Control Changes, which is a learned way of saying that they have no standardized function yet and can thus be used at will by each manufacturer. If your MIDI instrument (usually a programmable synthesizer) allows you to use these messages for controlling certain parameters, the D Beam can perform the same function as an "assignable controller". (See your MIDI instrument's manual for details.) 1 2 Roland AX-7 Owner's Manual Here are the official GM2 (General MIDI Level 2) functions of the remaining Control Changes: CC71 Harmonic Content (Resonance) CC72 Release Time CC73 Attack Time CC74 Brightness (Cutoff) CC75 Decay Time CC76 Vibrato Rate CC77 Vibrato Depth CC78 Vibrato Delay If you set GDbRr (see p. 11) to OFF and assign a I iu-lBd option to the D Beam, the EXPRESSION BAR can be used for “locking" the last value generated by your movements over the D Beam Controller. That would allow you, for example, to raise (or lower) the MIDI instrument's Cutoff setting via iHo (or "IHd) and to keep using the new value almost indefinitely. To do so: Move your hand inside the D Beam's range. While doing so, press the EXPRESSION BAR, then release it and move your hand outside the D Beam's range. To generate a new value, move your hand again inside the D Beam's range. Get tiny the D Beam lo play the r.uLes The Rr and Crd options mean that the D Beam controller transmits several note-on messages. Before showing you how to specify those notes, there is something else you need to know: a section (Upper or Lower) to which one of the above D Beam functions is assigned, cannot be triggered via the keyboard while the D BEAM [ON/OFF] indicator lights. The D Beam thus acts as "trigger" for the note numbers to be assigned. If any combination of the Rr~Od options is assigned to both sections, you won't hear the notes you play on the AX-7's keyboard while the D BEAM [ON/OFF] button is on. To specify the notes the D Beam should use for its chords or arpeggios, you need to proceed as follows: Select Split or Layer mode. Press the D BEAM [ON/OFF] button (indicator must light). Play the notes on the keyboard (using keys that are assigned to the section that is controlled by the D Beam). • While holding those notes, press the Sustain button (on the bottom of the "neck" section). Release the keys (and possibly also the Sustain button). • Move your hand within the D Beam's sensing range to cause the D Beam to first transform those notes (in the case of Rr I ~Rr3) and then transmit the result. 0 dbn (D Beam Note) Upper, lower This parameter allows you to specify which note number should be transmitted whenever the D Beam senses your hand. This is only meaningful if you assign the nfcE D Beam function to a section (see p. 12). The setting range is 0~127 (displayed as C-~G9). This function is useful for producing special effects, like triggering sampled grooves, certain noises that add to the realism of your performances, or sounds to impress your audience (orchestra hits, gongs, explosions, etc.) H bch (Battery Check) This parameter allows you to check the voltage of the batteries (0~ 100). The value "0” means that the batteries should be dead by now, while ”100" represents the highest value. A flashing dot in the left part of the display means that the remaining battery power is less than 30%. Note: This value is only meaningful if no adaptor is connected to the DC IN socket (if an adaptor is connected, the value will always be I uO). Note: For important occasions, it may be wiser to work with an optional ACA adaptor. That way, you can rest assured that you will not run into problems during the session or gig. Configuring the AX-7 DATA parameters The DATA parameters represent MIDI messages you can use for configuring the receiving MIDI instrument up to a certain point by specifying things like its main and expression volume, its Reverb and/or Chorus depth, etc. These are "static“ settings that are transmitted whenever you select a Patch. With the exception of ch, Hod, anddflP, the corresponding control change numbers can also be assigned to the DATA ENTRY knob for continuous realtime control (see p. 11). Note: Be sure to select OFF for any MIDI message that should not be transmitted. Note: See page 10 for how to select and set these parameters EDIT PARAMETER CONTROL DATA PAG CHG 0 DATA ENTRY t...