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"Edwards, Ed" wrote:
> 
> > > Does anyone understand the hold pedal on the AN1x?  Why
> > doesn't it work on a
> > > sequence or arpeggiation?
> >
> > The SEQ Hold function is found under the VOICE ARP/SEQ menu;
> > the ARP/SEQ
> > can be set to control Scene 1, Scene 2, or both.  This flexibility
> > allows you to assign the SEQ/ARP to one of the two Scenes
> > (where you may
> > use the HOLD function if you so choose) while using the Sustain pedal
> > for the second Scene layered with the 1st.
> 
> Ok, this is great info... but I can't seem to be able figure out how to
> assign the Hold pedal to the arpeggiaton itself.  Maybe not possible?  Have
> to use the ARP/SEQ button on the keyboard?

Okay, I think I see what you're asking - correct me if I'm wrong: To
assign the FS to a MIDI CC other than the default (#64 Sus Sw) use the
Ctrl Device and Ctrl No under the UTILITY/SETUP menu.  You could use FC
instead FS with a 2nd foot pedal connected (this would be my
preference.)  I've poured over the Data List and cannot identify the
correct MIDI CC number for the ARP/SEQ Hold function.  I *think* it may
be MIDI CC #90 when the AN1x is set to Mode 2.  Double check page 9 of
the Data List and let me know what you think it should be. I've not
tried this first hand.

> 
> Right, that's what I'm trying to do, find a way to cut off the ARP/SEQ
> without taking my hands off the keys (actually the guit-synth for this
> application) hmm... may have to use a foot controller to fade the scene out.
> (at work now, no manual or synth to experiment on... will post results
> later).
> 

I think MIDI CC #90 (in Mode 2) acts as an on/off switch instead of
using the ARPEGGIO/SEQ button on the front panel - not for the ARP/SEQ
Hold function.  

Regards,
Jon

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