M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 - New [7/80] Bank lsb and bank msb

Bank LSB and Bank MSB

Program Changes are most commonly used to change instruments and voices. However, the number of

instruments accessible via Program Changes is limited to 128. However, some devices have more than 128

patches and require a different method of accessing these extra sounds. Most modern hardware

synthesizers and many software synthesizer programs have hundreds of patches that are organized in banks

of sounds.

Generally, these devices use Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages to access the banks, then use program

changes within the banks to access specific patches. Most devices only accept MSB messages, but you

should refer to the documentation for your device or software to confirm which bank message must be sent

first, as this is determined by each manufacturer.

You can send either message type by:

• Sending an Incremental or Decremental change using the Octave/Data buttons, which lets you step

through each bank number in either direction.

– or –

• Entering the bank number using the numerical keys (0 - 9) on your Keystation Mini 32.

Both methods are explained below for each message type:

To send Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB changes using the Oct/Data buttons:

1. Press the Edit button to enter Edit Mode. The Edit button will illuminate to full brightness.

2. Press the “DATA = BANK LSB” key (G#, 4th black key from the left).

3. Press the Octave/Data “+” or “-” button to step upwards or downwards through the Bank LSB values.

This takes you through each bank of sounds.

To send Incremental/Decremental Bank MSB changes using the Oct/Data buttons:

1. Press the Edit button to enter Edit Mode. The Edit button will illuminate to full brightness.

2. Press the “Data = Bank MSB” key (A#, 5th black key from the left).

3. Press the Octave/Data “+” or “-” button to step upwards or downwards through the Bank MSB values.

This takes you through each bank of sounds.

The Data=Bank LSB, Data=Bank MSB value or any data assigned to LSB or MSB is not retained when the

keyboard is turned off. However, the assignment data keys will be.

To send Bank LSB Changes using the numerical keys:

1. Press the Edit button to enter Edit Mode. The Edit button will illuminate to full brightness.

2. Press the “BANK LSB” key (G#, 5th black key from the right).

3. Use the numerical keys (0 - 9) to enter the Bank LSB number for the bank of sounds you wish to

access.

4. Press the “ENTER” key (G, last white key on the right). The Edit button will return to half brightness

indicating that programming is complete.

To send Bank MSB Changes using the numerical keys:

1. Press the Edit button to enter Edit Mode. The Edit button will illuminate to full brightness.

2. Press the “BANK MSB” key (A#, 4th black key from the right).

3. Use the numerical keys (0 - 9) to enter the Bank MSB number for the bank of sounds you wish to

access.

4. Press the “ENTER” key (G, last white key on the right). The Edit button will return to half brightness

indicating that programming is complete.

To recall the default bank number (0):

Simultaneously press the “+” and “-” buttons.