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‘Neck’ (control) section
 
K
 
VOLUME knob
 
This knob allows you to set the AX-Synth’s overall 
output volume. 
 
L
 
AFTER TOUCH knob
 
This knob sends channel aftertouch messages for the 
notes you are playing (see p. 23).
 
M
 
OCTAVE/VARIATION (TRANSPOSE) buttons
 
These buttons are used to transpose the AX-Synth’s 
keyboard in steps of one octave (see p. 22). 
You can also use these buttons to select Tone varia-
tions (see p. 18).
If you hold down 
 
[TRANSPOSE]
 
 while pressing one of 
these buttons, the pitch changes in semi-tone steps.
 
N
 
MODULATION BAR/TOUCH CONTROLLER
 
Press the modulation bar to add modulation to the 
notes you are playing. Behind the modulation bar lies 
the ribbon strip. Slide your finger towards the left or 
right on this ribbon to change the pitch of the notes.
 
O
 
D Beam controller & PITCH, FILTER & ASSIGNABLE 
buttons
 
This controller allows you to influence the pitch or 
timbre of the notes you play, or to create unique 
effects by moving one hand up/down or left/right 
above the two “eyes”.
The buttons to its left allow you to assign the desired 
function to the D Beam controller (see p. 24).
 
P
 
PORTAMENTO button
 
This button allows you to switch the Portamento 
function on and off.
 
Q
 
BENDER MODE button
 
This button allows you to specify how the TOUCH 
CONTROLLER ribbon works.
 
Note: 
 
This function is not available for the SuperNATURAL 
Tones.
 
R
 
HOLD button
 
This button allows you to hold the notes you are 
playing (see p. 25).
 
Bottom panel
 
S
 
Strap pins 
 
This is where you can attach the ends of the supplied 
strap. Choose any two pins.
 
T
 
Battery compartment
 
This is where you can insert AA-type Ni-MH batteries.
Front view
Rear view
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