Specifications

converter 1.5
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the numeric keypad
The user interface of converter has been designed around the use of the numeric keypad for quick
parameter navigation and data entry. Under one hand rests all the menu cursor navigation controls,
midi data view controls, and parameter adjustment controls. Using this direct entry approach can
expedite data entry as compared to using a mouse pointer–driven user interface. However, ensure that
the ‘num lock’ key is not depressed if using the numeric keypad in this way. As these keys are
duplicated elsewhere on the keyboard, one is certainly not forced to use the numeric keypad in this
way.
7
home
8
9
pg up
4 5 6
1
end
2
3
pg dn
0
Insert
.
del
Enter
+
Num
Lock
/ * -
insert:
midi clock tap tempo
page up:
increment menu
p
arameter value
page down:
decrement
menu parameter value
arrow keys:
move c ursor
minus:
decrement midi
data view channel
plus:
increment midi
data view channel
asterix:
toggle between view single midi
channels data, and all midi channel data
slash:
clear (refresh)
all display elements
del:
midi cloc k
generation start / stop
enter:
display processed /
unprocessed midi input
data, or change switch
parameter in pop-down
menu system
home:
move c ursor back
to first menu parameter
end:
move c ursor to
last menu parameter
realtime keyboard controls
Certain keys on the keyboard are assigned functions to control the functionality of converter directly,
without having to use the menu system.
midi panic
Every midi system has a use for a midi panic button at some point. The midi panic key is an important
tool when using converter, since it is possible to program such things as audio input to control channel
volume. In this example, if the audio signal is turned off, channel volume on the target midi device would
fall to zero, possibly creating the impression at a later point that the midi device has stopped
responding to midi or has crashed. To reset receiving devices connected to converter’s midi stream,
turn off any stuck notes, and set key controllers to their most useful or default values, press [spacebar].
The only time that [spacebar] will not perform midi panic is when using the menu system and editing a
text label parameter.