From groovecake@yahoo.com Wed Aug 25 11:24:08 2004
Subject:Re: Thing of beauty....

THANKS for the info!!!!

--- Jardini wrote:

> The keyboard action is wonderful, agreed! I used to
> think my old BV
> had the best action, but this new XK-3 tops it.
> Gliss heaven!!
>
> There was a sheet of paper that came with it called
> "Addendum V1.2"
> which is a list of supplementary notes to the
> owner's manual V1.0 (it
> says so). So, I think it's safe to assume it's the
> list of the changes to the
> firmware. If you read them carefully, you will see
> that there is nothing
> major that changed.
>
> I'll summarize them (translated into English ;) :
>
> 1. Split function (P.26) - The split function in
> this model only works
> when the parameter [MIDI IN] (P.86#2) is "IN1/IN2".
> We knew that
> already, right?
>
> 2. Key Mode (P.55) - When parameter [MIDI IN]
> (P.86#2) is "IN1/IN2",
> any pedal part note data received at MIDI IN
> produces polyphonic sound
> regardless of the setting of the keyboard
> (POLY/MONO) setting. Again,
> this isn't news.
>
> 3. Expression (P.58) - A page called [Expression -
> Gain] has been added
> to the far right of the [Expression] page in the
> [CONTROL] function screen.
> This new parameter allows for the unevenness of some
> expression pedals.
> Please set this paramter so that it displays the
> value 127 when your
> expression pedal is fully depressed. The setting
> range for the gain is from
> 70% to 130% of nominal. Basically, this new
> parameter allows you to
> set the range of the expression pedal. This one may
> be on some peoples
> list, but IMO it's a minor change - if you want it
> louder, turn up the amp!
>
> 4. Noise Gate (P.75) - A new option "Threshold 1"
> has been added
> as the default for the noise gate. This allows the
> audio from the effects
> RETURN input to be chosen when the volume is greater
> than the value
> of "Threshold 2" (= "Threshold" in V1.0). Depending
> on your effects
> send/return equipment return level, you may have to
> set the noise gate
> threshold to "Threshold 1", "Threshold 2", or
> "Open". This one gives
> you an extra threshold to play with on the noise
> gate. No biggie IMO,
> all my FX are pretty noise free already!
>
> 5. Corrections to the Appendix
> a) Part and MIDI Messages (P.101) - Bank Select
> and Program
> Change MIDI messages received from the
> Pedals are treated as
> changes to the Combination Preset.
> b) Global Parameters (P.105) - The setting steps
> of the Expression
> Minimum can be set to OFF and from -60dB
> thru 0dB in 5dB
> steps. The NRPN setting range is "00...0D".
> c) System Parameters (P.108) - (i) Ext. Leslie
> Channel - The value for
> Ext. Leslie Channel is "1" and not "2 or 3"
> (this is a correction, not
> a change). (ii) Noise Gate - Threshold 1
> option added (per 4 above).
>
> There are also three tables on the sheet which I
> can't reproduce here. They
> appear to pertain to the descriptions above though.
> All of them are no big
> deal.
>
> So, I'd say you shouldn't bother bugging HS to get
> your firmware update
> just yet. I think they are working on adding
> features/fixing the few issues
> diligently, and we'll all be able to do an upgrade
> when the time comes.
>
> Chill,
> :DTR
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "organfreak"
> Subject: [CWSG] Re: Thing of beauty....
>
> > --- In CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com, "Jardini"
> wrote:
> > > It's says rev 1.2 on the box - anyone have a
> later rev?
> > >
> >
> > Isn't the build-quality beautiful? The thing reeks
> of quality. And
> > the keyboard feels fantastic, which was one of my
> biggest doubts
> > about buying a clone.
> >
> > Mine does not say rev. anything at all on the box.
> I would love to
> > know what was changed, especially if it has
> anything to do with the
> > vibrato/chorus. Anyone know?
>


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