User Guide

PC2 Made Easy
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Typically, it is easiest to start with Setup 128, since you will normally want those basic
controllers set to their default values, while the sliders, etc. are left unassigned (because
we will be assigning them in the tutorials).
The following tutorials assume you have a switch pedal plugged into the Switch Pedal 1
jack (for Sustain). Some of these tutorials also require that you have a second switch
pedal plugged in to the Switch Pedal 2 jack. If you donÕt have a second pedal, you can
still follow the example, using the Switch 1, 2, & 3 buttons in the Assignable Controllers
area to do the same thing.
Starting from Internal Voices Mode
When you start in Internal Voices mode and use the Auto Split/Layer function to begin
creating a Setup, you are using a special Setup called the Internal Voices Setup, which
already has specific controller values assigned to the various physical controllers. To see
what these controller values are, look at the chart on page 59 of the PC2 Version 2
Supplement manual. This shows the values for Setup 126 Internal Setup.
As mentioned above, this setup is a copy of the default Internal Voices Setup. However,
it is important to be aware that the two are entirely separate. It is possible to customize
the Internal Voices Setup (as shown in tutorial #32). Making changes to the Internal
Voices Setup will not affect Setup #126.
Deciding which mode to start from when creating a Setup
In general, starting from Internal Voices mode and using the Auto Split/Layer feature is
great for creating Setups Òon the flyÓ in a performance situation. But if you have more
detailed needs for your Setups, you should start in MIDI Setups Mode.
Although we will cover starting from Internal Voices Mode in tutorials #1 & 2, all other
tutorials assume you have started in MIDI Setups Mode. As mentioned above, the
Internal Voices Setup has specific values assigned to the sliders and buttons, and can
therefore give you unexpected results. By starting from the Default setup #128, you are
starting with a Òblank slateÓ for those controllers, making it easier to understand what is
going on.
Also, the Auto Split/Layer function is great for creating a simple 2 zone layered Setup.
But if you want to have 3 zones layered together, you are going to need to edit the zone
within MIDI setups Mode, since the zone 3 button is set to split instead of layer (and the
zone 4 button will layer with the zone 3 sound).
Finally, you should be aware that the Auto Split/Layer function can be turned On or
Off on a per setup basis Ð you will find the Auto Split and Auto Split Key parameters in
the Key Range menu. So if you have created a Setup by starting Internal Voices Mode,
and then later use that Setup as a starting point for creating a new Setup, the Auto
Split/Layer function will still be on. You may need to turn it off to create the type of
Setup you need (for example, if you needed a 3 way split).