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== Keyboard performance screen ==
== Keyboard performance screen ==
The left side of the screen has eight instrument selectors for up to two keyboards. On the right is a volume control for the inside speakers. Top middle are the recording controls. At the bottom in the Settings section is an Instruments button to customize the instrument selectors and an outside speaker enable switch (normally off). You can play a live performance by turning the outside speakers on. You may also record while playing live. When you audition your recording in the the keyboard screen, the outside speakers are automatically muted.
The left side of the screen has eight instrument selectors for up to two keyboards. On the right is a volume control for the inside speakers. Top middle are the recording controls. At the bottom, in the Settings section, is an Instruments button to customize the instrument selectors and an outside speaker enable switch (normally off). You can play a live performance by turning the outside speakers on. You may also record while playing live. When you audition your recording in the the keyboard screen, the outside speakers are automatically muted.


=== Primary keyboard ===
=== Primary keyboard ===
If you only have a single keyboard, use the primary keyboard instrument selection buttons to select your voice. The selected instrument will be highlighted. Instruments may be selected at any time, including while you are recording your performance.
If you have a single keyboard, use the primary keyboard instrument selection buttons to select your voice. The selected instrument will be highlighted. Instruments may be selected at any time, including while you are recording your performance.


=== Harp keyboard ===
=== Harp keyboard ===
Harp instruments are provided for a second keyboard channel, typically an alternate organ manual. MIDI channels are set up in the Keyboard configuration screen on the system settings menu (not the instrument settings).
Harp instruments are provided for a second keyboard channel, typically an alternate organ manual. MIDI channels are set up in the Keyboard configuration screen on the AX system settings menu (not the instrument settings).


=== Recording and playback ===
=== Recording and playback ===
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==== Save recording ====
==== Save recording ====
If you wish to save your recording, tap the grey save button and type a title for your piece. If you do not wish to save your recording, simply record again. Any recording which is not saved and titled will be lost with the next recording.
If you wish to save your recording, tap the grey save button and type a title for your piece. If you do not wish to save your recording, simply record again. Any recording that is not saved and titled will be lost with the next recording.


=== Monitor ===
=== Monitor ===
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=== Customization ===
=== Customization ===
The six selectors for primary keyboard instruments can be re-assigned by tapping the Instruments button in the Settings section. Choose from the twenty something available instruments for your lead or solo voice on the left side of the screen. For each button, you may choose to have either a solo instrument, or flip the switch to split the keyboard and then select an accompaniment harp instrument for the left hand on the right side of the screen. When you have made your choices, tap Return (scroll down to find at bottom right). The selector buttons will reflect your changes.
The six selectors for primary keyboard instruments can be re-assigned by tapping the Instruments button in the Settings section. Choose from over twenty available instruments for your lead or solo voice. For each button, you may choose to have either a solo instrument, or flip the switch to split the keyboard and then select an accompaniment harp instrument for the left hand. When you have made your choices, tap Return at the bottom of the page. The selector buttons will reflect your changes.


[[File:AX-KB-inst.jpg|none|500px|left]]
[[File:AX-KB-inst.jpg|none|500px|left]]