Keyboard2

On screen keyboard.

MIDI

The Keyboard2 does not have a MIDI connection, it responds to MIDI indirectly via the Patch-Automator module.  It also sends MIDI out via the Patch-Automator.

Pins

Voice Allocation Modes

Polyphonic Modes

These modes provide for normal polyphonic play.  Each key is assigned it's own Voice from the available pool. Where the modes differ is how they handle repeat hits on the same key:

Poly - The same voice is re-used. Much like mono mode, Envelopes do not hard-reset to zero but start from current level. Usefull for synthesizing keyboard instruments. e.g. Piano.

Poly Hard - Each new note is allocated a fresh unused voice. Envelopes always start from zero. The older voice is faded-out to prevent the old note's release tail from sounding 'under' the new note.
 This mode is designed to prevent clicks during sample playback where the playback position resets at the start of each note.

Poly Overlap - Same as above. Except the older voice continues to sound along with the new one.  Useful for ensemble sounds like string sections where several instruments can play the same note.

Monophonc modes

Monophonic modes provide only one voice, only one note can sound at one time.  Where the modes differ is how they handle overlapping (legato) notes.

 Mono -   Envelopes do not hard-reset but continue from current level. Overlapping (legato) notes blend into each other (Envelopes do not restart). Good for synthesised monophonic instruments that can glide a note's pitch like Cello.

Mono (Retrigger) - Overlapping notes cause Envelopes to restart the attack segment.  Good for percussive instruments.