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Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard
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What is Utility mode?
In Utility mode you can transmit specific control messages and make various settings for the
PC-80 itself.
In Utility mode you will use the keyboard to select the function you want to
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To enter Utility mode
fig.util*
To switch from Play mode to Utility mode, simultaneously hold down
the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments.
The display will indicate “UTL” and the PC-80 will be in Utility mode.
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Functions in Utility mode
Utility mode
Transmit a Bank Select
LSB
Switches the bank.
A Bank Select LSB (CC#32) message is transmitted.
p. 65
Transmit a Bank Select
MSB
Switches the bank.
A Bank Select MSB (CC#00) message is transmitted.
p. 65
Continues playback from
the current location
A Continue message (FBh) is transmitted, causing the paused
data to continue playing from the current location.
p. 70
Transmit a Poly Mode On
message
Sets the sound generator to Poly mode
p. 71
Transmit a Mono Mode
On message
Sets the sound generator to Mono mode.
p. 72
Transmit a Portamento
On message
Switches the Portamento function on, creating a smooth change
in pitch from one note to the next.
p. 73
Transmit a Portamento
Off message
Switches the Portamento function off.
p. 74
Transmit a GM2 System
On message
Transmits a GM2 System On message.
p. 75
Set the split point
Specifies the split point of the keyboard.
p. 77
Set the input mode
Specify the type of device connected to the audio input jacks.
p. 83
Make audio system set-
tings
Makes settings related to the PC-80’s audio system.
p. 84
Make system settings
Makes settings related to the PC-80’s system.
p. 89
Transmit a Reset mes-
sage
If you experience “stuck notes” or other problems with the sound
on a connected MIDI sound module, transmit a Reset message
(All Sound Off, All Notes Off, Reset All Controllers) to resolve the
problem.
p. 76
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