Anatek pocket split operating instructions

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Pocket SplitTM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Pocket Split can be used to split any MIDI keyboard into eight zones - sending on eight separate MIDI channels or combination of channels. An
additional floating split mode floats the split point between the players left & right hands. Pocket SplitTM can be used with all MIDI equipment and
requires no batteries or external power supply to operate.

1. IIAJI Ht K lltl ll CONNECTION DIAGRAM

KEYBOARD SYNTI IESIZIER SYNTHESIZER

in Pocket on

OR OUT IN OR THRU IN OR THRU
SEQUENCER SOUND SOUND
MODULE 1 MODULE 2

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FOOTSWI'I'CH CONTROL BAR
a) Connect the MIDI OUT of a keyboard or any MIDI device to the input jack labelled "IN" on Pocket Split.
b) Connect the output jack labelled "OUT" of Pocket SplitWI to the MIDI IN of a synthesizer or sound module.
c) Connect optional footswitch to the jack labelled "SW on Pocket SplitM.

When Pocket SplitTM is first connected, the status LED lights ~ indicating the presence of power. When data is transmitted, the status LED turns off
for each MIDI message. Real-time (i.e. clock & active sensing) messages do not cause the status LED to turn off (SEE LED MODES).

All the sound modules can now be played from the master keyboard or MIDI device. When Pocket SplitTM is poweredaup, it defaults to
TRANSPARENT MODE. In TRANSPARENT MODE, the keyboard is not split, and Pocket Split-W passes all data directly to the MIDI OUT jack.
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Pocket SplitM has two basic modes: TRANSPARENT MODE and SPLIT MODE. In TRANSPARENT MODE, Pocket Split"M passes all incoming data directly to
the MIDI OUT jack. In SPLIT MODE there are two possible sub-modes: FIXED MODE and FLOATING MODE. In FIXED MODE, the keyboard can be split into
8 separate "zones". These zones can be thought of as opaque pieces of paper that are layered over the keyboard or BASE LAYER. The BASE LAYER transmits
notes on the original incoming MIDI Channel. If a FLOATING MODE is selected, Iocket SplitTM creates a 2-way split, with the split point floating between
the players left and right hands.

Anateks unique CONTROL BAR operates all of Pocket SplitsTM functions. The primary commands are: CHANNEL assign, S)ET FIXED SILths), and
F)LDATING SPLIT. Many of these command can also be operated from a footswitch. The Complete command set is listed below.

CONTROL BAR COMMANDS OPERATION EXAMPLE: A FIXED THREE-ZONE SPLIT
TAP no single switch closure held ror less than v: secund cn:1 eh:1
HOLD -asingleswltchclosure heldwhilaseledtingakeydntnemasterkeyboard CH:3 4 5 [:1 l. BASE D|:I
DOUBLETAP-two successive SWIICIl closures in less than V2 second 2 ZONE? ONE
SET SPLIT ZONE (FIXED) HOLD s Setecl range: nit low a. high notes on keyboard CH : CH =5
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CHANGE CHANNEL? HOLDC t. Select any key in aprevaoust defined zone
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TOGGLE BETWEENFIXED AND TAFF VaIid DnI IIFLOAT has been set Pocket S In. While still holdin 3, la MIDDLE c and the E above it on the
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FLOATING SPLIT MODES master keyboard. ThIs defines the lower 8r upper limIls of the Zone as MIDDLE C I
and E Inclusive. Release the CONTROL BAR. Althou h the zone boundarles have
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FOOTSWchH COMMANDS ZONE 2-Hold S on Pocket Split'M. On the master keyboard, play E and B I
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TOGGLE BETWEENTRANSPAR TAPFS arboveEMEIaLE or. Hold C on Pocket Split . Play E, F, and G as Indicated by
[EN-LAST USED san-MODE t e K AH . ThIs assIgns ZONE 2 to transmit on channels 3, A, and 5.
3533333535 :33: 32:3mfgggztgmmgémm ZONE 3 Hold 5 on Pocket SpIItrM. Play D and F two octaves above MIDDLE c. I
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NOTE I: Vou may have noticed that ZONE t and ZONE 2 overlap on the E above I
MIDDLE c. Pocket SpIIt'sW Zones are opaque' and cannot overlap. In the case where
KEVCHART two zones acctdentally overlap, Pocket SletW assIgns the overlapping area to the
most recently defined Zone, In the above example, the upper Ilmll ol ZONE I is
reassigned to the Dtt. and the E becomes part or ZONE 2. The equivalent or an I
- overlappmg Zone can be created by specrIyIng a 'Inlddle zone WhIcn transmits on the I
m Illicit I sarne MIDI Channels as the two adjacent Zones i
D E F I) A Li C LI E F II A 8 I7 D t
WEII . ' NOTE 2: In the above example. all Keys outstdc (and In between) the 3 Zones thI I
WW I = l 4 l h , I 0 " V l I I " All transmit on Channel 1, since they belong to the BASE LAVER.

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RECEIVED. ALI. DIMENSIONS: Length 3.2" (81mm) WEIGHT 2.3% (67 grams) The Status LED blinks at different rates indicating Pocket Spllt'sM operational modes:
TRANSMITTED ALL Width 2.1 (53mm)
Active sensing is always sent Height 12 (31mm) TRANSPARENT MODE oSolid (except when transmlttutg)

BUTTON PRESS vFast flash when CONTROL BAR or footswitclt are pressed

SPECIAL NOTE" Pocket Split is designed to comply with the MIDI LU Speclflcatlun SlLlT MODE tMednlm flash
document Version 4.0, and will operate with all MIDI equipment deslgned to this FLOAT MODE oSInw flash

specification.