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Technical stuff

    Program configurations

    Interfacing

    Customization

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Program Configurations
The SP06 does not require any programming on the instrument itself.  Instead, the Sonic Palette comes set-up with twelve program configurations that the user can choose from. This section will describe the configurations, give some pointers on how to interface and use the pre-sets.

The Sonic Palette's twelve pre-programmed pre-sets are selected by the rotary switch. Other programs (set-ups) are available by contacting Christensen Controllers.

The Sonic Palette has the following assignable components:

84 pressure sensors, arrayed 12 by 7.

Two pressure sensors mounted at the top.

• One pressure switch.

• Two rotary potentiometers.

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In most of the pre-sets (default settings):

The array is assigned to selecting notes (pitches) See How it is played for the default key layout. The lower left corner has the lowest note and the upper right has the highest note. MIDI data is transmitted on channel #1. Initial pressure when a key is pressed also determines velocity, or attack volume. The first pot controls overall volume, and the second controls modulation amount. The upper two sensors control pitch bend with the left pitching down with increasing pressure and the right pitching up with increased pressure.

1. Default settings with no aftertouch (piano mode).
2 . Default settings with monophonic aftertouch (channel pressure).
3 . Default settings with polyphonic aftertouch (key pressure).
4 . Default settings with expression controller assigned to aftertouch.
5 . Default settings with volume controller #7 assigned to aftertouch. First pot sets velocity, so Initial key pressure does not.
6 . Default settings except second pot controls effect amount.
7 . Pitch bend sensors control modulation wheel.
8 . 2 way split: top half sends on channel #1, bottom on channel #2.
9 . 3 way split: top third sends on channel #1, middle third on channel #2, and bottom third on channel #10.
10 . 4 way split: top fourth sends on channel #1, upper middle fourth on channel #2, lower middle fourth on channel #3, and bottom fourth on channel #10.
11. Drum mode: Sends on channel #10, rest is default settings with no aftertouch
12. Rearrange: Upper left corner has lowest note, lower right has highest note, keys go chromatically up from top to bottom, and there is an octave difference from column to column going left to right.

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Interfacing, or how to get the Sonic Palette into your system (see the Control this page for more information)

It was originally designed to be a controller for soft-synths, and so the most common chain would be: Sonic Palette, MIDI cable, MIDI interface, USB cable, computer running a virtual synthesizer.

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And it interfaces (plug and play) with any MIDI equipped synthesizer.  Sonic Palette, MIDI cable, MIDI in on keyboard synthesizer or workstation.

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Of course the same is true with MIDI sound modules.  Sonic Palette, MIDI cable, MIDI in on module.

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Customization

A few options are available from our shop to customize your Sonic Palette for your playing and aesthetic style. Customization requests must be emailed to ed@sonicpal.com.

Color: Many semi-transparent (grain shows) colors and stains are available, as well as solid colors. (Photos coming soon). Request must be made before purchase. Also, inquire about current hardwood options.

Key layout: If you don't like the two key layout options that are standard, design your own. We will program it for you and provide a note surface laminate with graphics to help reference pitches. However, we currently only do this within the 12 by 7 sensor matrix that the Sonic Palette employs.

Custom programs: One or more of the default programs can be replaced to change the function of various control components. Simply email your request for information on how to proceed.

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