& [F1] through [F8] Function, [SHIFT], and [EXIT] Keys
The functions of these keys depend on the selected mode. They are used to engage a function indicated on the
display immediately above the key or select a page of parameters.
When the “S” symbol appears in the lower left corner of the display, the [SHIFT] key can be used to select a
secondary function menu for the function keys: press the appropriate function key while holding the [SHIFT]
key to access a secondary function.
The [EXIT] key will return you to the next highest level in the display hierarchy when in an editing, utility, or
disk function display. In most cases you can return directly to the top-level primary mode display by directly
pressing the appropriate MODE key.
^ LCD Display Screen & Contrast Control
This large multi-function liquid crystal display screen shows all parameters and prompts you need to operate the
EX5, EX5R, or EX7 with optimum ease and efficiency.
Use the contrast control to achieve the best display visibility (LCD visibility varies greatly with viewing angle and
lighting).
* Controller Knobs
These knobs form an important part of the advanced EX user interface. They can can be assigned to control an
impressively wide range of sound parameters in real time during performance/playback, and they can function as
data entry controls in the editing, utility, disk, and some other modes. The [KNOB MODE] key, described above,
determines which function the knobs assume in the appropriate modes.
Normally when you rotate a controller knob being used for data entry, the corresponding value changes in
relative fashion — i.e. the knob increases or decreases the value of the parameter in relation to the value that was
initially on the display. If you rotate a controller knob while holding the [KNOB MODE] key, however, the
relationship between the controller position and the data value becomes absolute, and the central detented
position of the knob will correspond to the exact center of the parameter range.
The Voice mode lets you select, play, and edit individual voices.
The [VOICE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI System
Exclusive message is being received. [→ page 75]
In the Performance mode you can select, play, and edit individual
“performance” programs including multiple layered or split voices and effects.
Press the [VOICE] key while holding the [PERFORMANCE] key to go
directly to the Voice Edit mode from the Performance mode.
The [PERFORMANCE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI
System Exclusive message is being received. [→ page 156]
The Song mode provides access to the sophisticated sequence recording,
playback, and editing capabilities provided by the EX5, EX5R, and EX7.
[→ page 185]
Sequence “patterns” which can be used individually or incorporated into
complete songs in the Song mode can be recorded, played, and edited in
the Pattern mode. [→ page 219]
Advanced sample recording and editing features are available via the Sample
mode. [→ page 175]
The [EDIT] key accesses the appropriate editing functions for the currently
selected mode: Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, or Sample.
Each of the primary modes — Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, and
Sample — have a range of “jobs” which can be accessed by pressing the
[JOB] key.
This key is used to store edited data to an internal memory location, or
controller knob settings to either of the SCENE keys. [→ pages, 48, 53 and 57]
The UTILITY mode includes MIDI, system and other functions that are
essential for general operation. [→ page 270]
The Disk mode includes disk save and load functions as well as all other
functions you need for efficient data storage and management. [→ page 259]
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EX5R
[VOICE]
[PERFORMANCE]
[SONG]
[PATTERN]
[SAMPLE]
[EDIT]
[JOB]
[STORE]
[UTILITY]
[DISK]
