Synthophone :: Thumb-X-press

Synthophone

Thumb-X-press

The Thumb-X-press is a specially developed sensor mounted to the
left of the right-thumb hook on the Synthophone. This device opens a whole new dimension of control over sound. At the touch of your right-hand thumb, the highly dynamic pressure sensor becomes a multi-functional controller.

There are eight settings for the Thumb-X-press. By holding down the
"Palm F" and the "right-hand middle E" key, you can use the
"Right-pinky-Eb and C" keys to toggle the setting up and down.

"Right-pinky-Eb" toggles UP and "Right-pinky-C" toggles DOWN.

SETTING	CONTROL	DESCRIPTION
Level 0	Off	this is a good starting point. OFF is activated by pressing the "Eb/C" together.
Level 1	Octave Key	touching the membrane will cause the notes to play an octave higher. They will return to normal octave when the thumb pressure is released.
Level 2	Pitch Bend (DOWN)	Right thumb bends the pitch DOWN. << New EPROMV4.5 Function >>
Level 3	Pitch Bend (UP)	Right thumb bends the pitch bend UP.
Level 4	Aftertouch	Applying pressure sends Aftertouch data. It can be used simultaneously with wind pressure that may also be assigned to generate Aftertouch
Level 5	Number of Voices in Chords	More pressure adds more voices to your chords. Zero pressure equals unison, with gradual increasing pressure bringing in extra voices as needed.
Level 6	Lower/Upper MIDI Channel	Applying pressure instantly reassigns your performance to the next higher MIDI channel. releasing returns you to your original channel.
Level 7	bII-Substitute Chords	When pressed a bII substitute chord is played allowing chromatic "escapes" from the momentary key the harmony is in.
Level 8	Freeze Harmony	Will capture the last chord played and cause it to move in parallel motion. Once released, the chords will return to the original diatonic structures.
Level 9	Sustain On/Off	Acts as a sustain pedal. Can be turned on/off by applying/releasing pressure.

Feel free to explore the Synthophone Manual for more in depth info.