Fatar ST-490 Plus User Manual - Program Change:
2) Connect MIDI cable from the ST-490 Plus s MIDI outputs, (each output can
handle up to four synthesizers, modules, or effect devices) to the MIDI input on
your sound sources. Set your sound sources to the desired MIDI channels by the ST-
6lOPlus. Each channel would normally be assigned to a different sound or effect.
Since the ST-490 Plus has only one zone, you can only program one of thel6
channels at a time. Make sure that your sound source is properly assigned to the
channel you are sending on.
To select a base channel hold the [CHANNEL[ switch and enter the channel number
(1 through l6) by depressing the appropriate black numbered key (0-9). The
function switch must be released after the black number keys. At this point the ST-
490 Plus is sending on that channel.
Program change:
A program change command allows you to change the sound on your sound
source from the ST-490 Plus. The program change will be sent on whichever MIDI
channel the ST-490 Plus
0 Plus is currently set. Program changes are numbered 1 through 128. You may
notice, depending on the sound source, that a program change of 1 will show up
on your sound source as 0. This is not a problem, since MIDI is not completely
standard between manufacturers. Thank the heavens that there are only a few
anomalies like this between the manufacturers.
To issue a program change, hold the [PROGRAM] switch and enter the desired
number on the numbered black keys with the appropriate program number or use
the [INC]/ [DEC] (increment/ decrement) keys. If a number greater than 128 is
entered, it will wrap around to the beginning.
Bank change: i
Some sound sources today, especially found on computer sound cards, have a
feature called bank select. The MIDI specification calls for bank numbers 1 through
16384. Once you have selected your bank you are able to select a program change
(1 through 128).
To select a bank of programs, hold the [PROGRAM ]switch, press [BANK] key, and
enter the appropriate bank number using the 0 through 9 keys. The bank
command will be transmitted when the [PROGRAM] switch is released.
The [INC]/ [DEC] keys may be used instead of entering the bank number.