Dave Jones Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi all, I have not long been using a MZX 500. Can you tell me is there a key hold function on this keyboard? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 There is a sustain button, if that's what you are asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Thanks for taking the time to reply to my query ,it's much appreciated. I am aware of the sustain button and use it quite a lot. I am using the mzx500 as the work station / amplifier/recording device for my network of analog and digital synthesizers. They all have a "key hold" function which is useful when using more than two machines at the same time. Also useful when using arpeggios, background drones and noise effects. Anyway thanks again for your input . Much appreciated. Edited September 10, 2018 by Dave Jones Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherscott Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/10/2018 at 7:06 AM, Dave Jones said: my network of analog and digital synthesizers. They all have a "key hold" function I'm not familiar with a function called "key hold" though it sounds kind of like you're talking about a sustain pedal. If that's not what you mean, what is it exactly, and what are those analog and digital synths that have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I suspect Dave is asking for arpeggiator hold. Press menu, arpeggiator to enable hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 6:00 PM, anotherscott said: I'm not familiar with a function called "key hold" though it sounds kind of like you're talking about a sustain pedal. If that's not what you mean, what is it exactly, and what are those analog and digital synths that have it? Hi, the key hold button means that the next note/chord/arpeggio played plays continually until another note is played leaving your hands free to use other instruments. My other main instruments are a Roland jdxi a Roland GAIA and a triggering keyboard that plays (via midi) using the soundcard of any of the instruments. Sorry if I haven't described that very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Dave Jones said: Hi, the key hold button means that the next note/chord/arpeggio played plays continually until another note is played leaving your hands free to use other instruments. My other main instruments are a Roland jdxi a Roland GAIA and a triggering keyboard that plays (via midi) using the soundcard of any of the instruments. Sorry if I haven't described that very well. See my post above. It's called arpeggiator hold on Casio products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 The Casio MZ-X does not have the Hold function in the left hand as in other brands. Very useful for a background of strings or organ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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