Performance Mode The EX Performance mode allows different voices to be assigned to different parts and combined in a number of ways for real-time performance or for sequencing via the EX Song or Pattern mode, or via external MIDI control. Either way, the Performance mode offers versatility and control not available in the Voice mode. Up to 128 performance setups can be stored in internal memory, and more can be saved to and loaded from floppy disk or an external storage device as required. Velocity Switching Velocity switching takes layering a step further by assigning the layered voices to different velocity ranges. For example, a slap bass voice could be created using two different bass sounds: the first a smooth fingered bass sound, and the second a snappy slapped bass sound. After assigning the two layers to appropriate velocity ranges, playing the keyboard gently produces the fingered sound, and playing harder produces the slapped sound. Using this technique an unlimited variety of new, responsive sounds can be created relatively easily. Velocity ranges can be overlapped as required so that the two voices sound together in overlap range. Key Mapping The EX Key Map mode allows you to assign individual samples, patterns, or pattern tracks to different keys of the keyboard (or MIDI note numbers in the case of the EX5R). The assigned samples and/or patterns can then be played via the EX5/EX7, or via an external sequencer or other MIDI controller on all models. Key Mapping makes it possible, for example, to combine playback of looped rhythm samples with patterns to create new rhythmic textures that can be controlled live, in real time. System - Reverb & Chorus The System effects include two separate effect units: the Reverb effect unit with 12 different reverb-related effects including realistic simulations of the natural reverberation in various halls and rooms, and the Chorus effect unit with a selection of 17 chorus-type effects, including flanging, phasing, symphonic, and others. Independent reverb and chorus settings can be made for each voice in the Voice mode, and for each performance setup in the Performance mode. Master Keyboard Functions With up to 16 assignable keyboard zones and full MIDI transmission of realtime controller data, the EX5 and EX7 offer MIDI control capability and versatility rivalling and even exceeding that of many dedicated master keyboards.	Layers Different voices (known as parts in the Performance mode) can be combined in layers and played simultaneously. You have total control over how the parts are mixed to create the final sound. Straightforward layering lets you combine similar voices to create exceptionally thick, rich textures. Completely different voices can also be layered for unique effects: a fairly common example would be layered piano and strings. But layering is only the beginning... Split Keyboard Instead of layering voice parts over the same keyboard range, different parts can be assigned to different areas of the keyboard for split keyboard setups — for example, acoustic bass on the left-hand section and piano on the right-hand section of the keyboard. The parts can be assigned to completely different areas of the keyboard, or they can be partially overlapped as required. Multi-timbre Tone Generator Another important function of the Performance mode is to assign and set up as many as 16 parts for the internal EX Song or Pattern mode sequencer, or for multi-timbre MIDI control from an external computer-based or stand-alone MIDI sequencer device. The Performance mode volume, pan, and effect parameters define the overall sequence mix. Effects The EX effect system is not an extra. It is a top-quality digital signal processing system which is capable of producing effects rivalling and even exceeding those of many separate component effect units in quality. In the EX5, EX5R, and EX7, effect programming is an integral and important part of voice programming, and the ability to control specific effect parameters in real time makes them indispensable for expressive control as well.Two main effect types are provided: System” and Insertion. System effects apply to the overall sound, whether it be a voice, an entire performance setup, a song, etc. Insertion effects, on the other hand, can be applied individually to each voice. Insertion Effects Two insertion effect units are provided in addition to the Reverb and Chorus system effect units described above. The Effect 1 unit includes 24 effects including chorus, distortion and overdrive, amp simulation, auto wah, equalization and more. The Effect 2 unit adds a range of delay, reverb, and other effects, providing a total of 79 effects.
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