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OK thanks. How could they skip something so fundamental? Or am I expecting too much from a mid-tier device?

Thank you, again, for taking the time to explain. One thing though: I believe I interpreted it the wrong way when you said "1:- Master mode on the Yamaha let's you do this. On the FA, you can send midi data but cannot specify the patch number/bank. If you use studio set #10, it sends midi patch change #10." So can the FA, within a studio set, tell external gear to change to a specific patch? (e.g. have a King Korg which does the VA duties in my setup so if I had my own setup for a song can the FA communicate to KK to change to the patch I require for that song?)

Nice coincidence that you play in a PF tribute band as well. Would love to hear in detail how you utilize your setup and integrate the FA into it.

Thanks for the answers Dan. Is this applicable then (might be a workaround for #1 and 2): You begin playing your studio set with zones and you notice one of the parts (which is NOT highlighted) is too low/high. Is it then possible to use the assigned pad to highlight that particular sound so that you can adjust the volume?

Long time lurker first time poster here. Hi! Gonna be posting this at two forums so apologies if you visit them both. Currently looking at both the FA-08 and MOXF8 but can't test them out since they are yet to arrive here. Read all forum posts and the manuals but a few things weren't clear enough so below is a stage scenario indicating what I need. I'd be happy if anyone can confirm whether these are doable or not. 1. After setting up a multi-timbral set (studio set-master mode) can I have direct access (volume and remote patch change would be enough) to my external gear? (in other words: assigning knobs separately to both internal voices and external instruments for volume) 2. (derived from No.1: On the FA once you start using a studio setup is it possible to assign knobs to control volumes of parts independently? (does a patch need to be selected/in focus to control its volume or could I simply assign the 6 knobs to volume and apply changes regardless of the zone I play? 3. Once in a studio set is it possible to use the pads to initiate a sample and then change the function (mode) of the pads to select/mute patches? (and if yes can I go back and forth every time a certain function of the pads is necessary?) I know it's a long read so thank you those who spare the time. Cheers