CLAVIA DMI AB CLAVIA NORD Rack 2X [17/114] Monophonic and polyphonic operation

Basic Operations Page 15

Monophonic and Polyphonic Operation

For each Program you can set a Play Mode (Poly, Mono, Legato). The exact nature of these modes is de-

scribed on page 53.

To make a sound fatter, you can activate Unison. This reduces polyphony. See page 53 for details.

Stereo/Mono

If you are using both the Left and Right outputs, or headphones, you might want to know something

about how the sounds get positioned in the stereo image.

The complex answer is that this depends on the Out Mode settings as described on page 57. However,

the simple truth is that in the basic mode, which the Nord Lead is set to when it comes from the factory,

all Programs are in mono. In fact, there’s one exception: If a Program is set to Unison, the instrument is

switched to stereo operation.

Pitch Stick and Modulation Wheel

Pitch Stick

The Pitch Stick is used to bend the notes, just as with a pitch bend wheel on traditional instruments. The

pitch stick differs from other pitch bend devices in a couple of ways:

▼ There is no dead centre in the middle of the throw. This allows you to use the pitch stick for natural vi-

brato, pretty much like a guitarist can.

▼ The effect on pitch is logarithmic, that is, the further you move the stick away from the centre position,

the more drastic the effect will be.

To set the range of the Pitch Stick, proceed as follows:

1. Hold down the Shift button.

SYSTEM

MIDI CH

SPECIAL

AUTO

Portamento

MONO

LEGATO

POLY

UNISON

Press this button to turn

Unison on and off. The LED

above the button indicates

that Unison is activated.