Computer shortcut keys:

Function key F1: Preset Bank Manager.

Function key F2: OB-X8 User and Factory Banks.


Function key F4: Keyboard Mode NORMAL.

Function key F5: Keyboard Mode SPLIT.

Function key F6: Keyboard Mode DOUBLE.

Function key F7: Keyboard Mode LOWER.

Function key F8: Keyboard Mode UPPER.

Esc key: Closes Preset Bank Manager. Hides the Program Search panel.

Please note that the PlugSE window has to be in–focus in order for computer key strokes to work.

Ctrl/Command + F : Opens the Program Search by name panel.


Some DAW hosts do not pass all keys strokes and you should use SHIFT KEY to enable certain keys in the PlugSE.

Octave - Increase/Decrease

Note Velocity - Increase/Decrease

Computer Keys Note Play assignment:

Playing notes using computer keys:


Note velocity settings and the octave range can be also adjusted using controls located on the piano keys panel.

Deference between Instrument and Control Plug-ins