Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII [65/89] Pitch gate mod connectors

7.2. Pitch/Gate/Mod connectors

The Pitch/Gate/Mod output connectors convert data from the KeyLab mkII into voltages,

which can then be used to trigger notes and control parameters on an external device such

as a modular analog synthesizer.

Each of the four connectors in the output section has a different purpose. Each one can be

edited In User Edit mode, where you can choose the options listed below in the charts [p.61].

7.2.1. Pitch Out

The normal use of a control voltage from this connector is to control the pitch on the target

device. The output voltage is based on the MIDI note number that corresponds to the key

being played. This output is monophonic, so the note priority must be specified: Low note,

High note, or the Last note played.

7.2.2. Gate Out

This sends trigger events that are generated by the note on / note off activity on the

keyboard. It is closely related to the Pitch Out connector, and will obey the note priority

setting you have chosen.

Several options are available; see the documentation for your device to learn what sort of

trigger it expects to see.

7.2.3. Mod 1

This is also a control voltage output, and its standard usage is to control a VCA (Voltage

Controlled Amplifier). By default its voltage is determined by the velocity of the key being

played on the KeyLab mkII, but it is possible to select a different source for this output in

User Edit mode [p.45] or using the MCC [p.62]. For example, a fader or an encoder could be

the source of this modulation. The maximum voltage range can be specified also.

7.2.4. Mod 2

This is also a control voltage output, and its standard usage is to control the frequency of a

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter). By default its voltage is determined by the Mod Wheel, but

it is possible to select a different source for this output in User Edit mode [p.45] or using the

the MCC [p.62]. For example, a fader or an encoder could be the source of this modulation.

The maximum voltage range can be specified also.

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