1Eigenharp Terminology
What is a mode key?
The mode keys allow you to navigate your way around the Eigenharp,
and access its various features quickly and easily. For example mode
keys are used to choose sounds, access controls for drum loops and
recorders, or choose dierent keyboard layouts.
This is a quick introduction to some of the terminology used in this
reference guide. Such terms as mode key, split and keygroup are used
throughout so it’s handy to become familiar with their meanings.
What are keygroups and splits?
It is possible to divide the Eigenharp’s keyboard into independent
groups of keys which we call keygroups.
You can access any of the Eigenharp’s features from any of the
keygroups, and each keygroup can be doing something dierent;
for example you could use one keygroup to play bass, whilst another
keygroup controls drum loops.
A split is the name we give to an arrangement of keygroups.
For example the diagram on the right shows a split with the
keyboard divided into three keygroups.
Keygroup example
Main mode key
A split
Keygroup example
Keygroup example
