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Chapter 6: Keyboard Zones
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Axiom User Guide
Zone Transpose
The Zone Transpose parameter lowers or raises the pitch of a Zone in one semi-tone (half-step) increments, to
a maximum of 12 semi-tones.
Zone Transpose shift settings work in combination with the Global Transpose shift setting (see Section 7, Oc-
tave/Transpose buttons). This can be useful when working with different Transpose or Octave shift settings
across multiple Zones. The Global Transpose function shifts the entire keyboard up or down, while preserving
relative pitch settings between Zones. For example, if a Zone is configured for a Transpose shift of +5, and a
Global Transpose shift setting of +2 is applied, the effective Transpose shift for that Zone is +7.
To set the Zone Transposition value:
1 Select a Zone as described earlier.
2 Hold down the Zone button (Zone) for at least one second. The LCD screen will display the current range
of notes used in the Zone.
3 Simultaneously press the Octave “–” and “+” buttons. The LCD screen will display the current value.
4 Repeatedly press the Octave “–” or “+” button to lower or raise the pitch. Axiom will return to Performance
one second after the last button press.
5 Repeat steps 1 – 4 to set the Transpose value for the remaining Zones.
After setting the Transpose value and exiting Edit mode, activate all desired Zones by simultaneously pressing
their respective Zone buttons.
Zone Channel
The Zone Channel parameter specifies which MIDI Channel a Zone will use when transmitting MIDI data. As-
signing each Zone to its own channel will allow you to play up to 4 different sound patches on a connected
synthesizer. This setting is saved as part of a user patch when stored to a Memory Location.
To set the Zone Channel:
1 Select a Zone as described earlier.
2 Press the Edit button.
3 Press the Zone Channel key (Zone Chan). The LCD screen will display the current function (“CHAN”), the
active Zone number, and Zone MIDI Channel number.
4 Enter the new MIDI Channel number using the number keys, or by repeatedly pressing the Patch “Up” or
“Down” buttons.
5 Press the Enter key.
6 Repeat steps 1 – 5 to assign set the MIDI channel for the remaining Zones.
After setting the Zone channel and exiting Edit mode, activate all desired Zones by simultaneously pressing
their respective Zone buttons.