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USER MANUAL
Other Useful Functions
SHIFT key
The SHIFT key of the Bitstream 3X plays several roles in function of the context the Bitstream 3X is
used.
Blocking MIDI Data
In normal mode, when the user presses SHIFT and thus changes a control of the Bitstream 3X, the
MIDI event is not sent. This allows the user to find, for example the LCD chain and to display it without
having to generate MIDI events.
This blocking of the MIDI data by pressing the SHIFT key, functions just as well with the analog and
digital controls.
This function can also be disabled from firmware V1.3 and higher. A dedicated menu allows to
enable/disable this blocking of MIDI events
Blocking Bitstream 3X MIDI Channel insertion
From firmware V1.4 and higher, the SHIFT button can now be used to prevent the Bitstream 3X from
inserting its own MIDI channel into the assigned MIDI string (when SHIFT button pressed).
This option only concerns the User mode.
In this way, the user can assign a MIDI string featuring a fixed MIDI channel, this fixed MIDI channel
can be overided in realtime by the Bitstream 3X MIDI channel.
Access to supplementary digital controls
In normal mode, the SHIFT key gives access to the 5 assignable multiplexed buttons on the transport
bar. These 5 buttons become 5 digital assignable controls while the SHIFT key is pressed and held.
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Increasing the range of value changes
In menus mode, pressing SHIFT during a value change (using the up-down or encoder buttons) allows
the user to increase or decrease the value by 5, instead of by 1, when SHIFT it not held.
Access to multiplexed parameters
In regards to the parameters being changed, the SHIFT key allows the user to access supplementary
multiplexed parameters.
The SHIFT key should be continually held during the access to the supplementary parameters.
Example: The SHIFT key used with the arppeggiator allows access to supplementary parameters
associated with the 3 sliders and buttons dedicated to automations.
For more information concerning this function, see the dedicated chapters
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Midi config Shift lck Midi On/Off
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Midi config Shift lck Chan On/Off
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