If it's not possible (in a simple way similar to how we now can Octave shift or de-tuning of a single 'part'), that is OK, and I'll happily keep enjoying playing my Genos. It was just something I *thought* (perhaps mistakenly) that I'd done on an earlier arranger. Maybe it was on my Technics KN arrangers that I have this memory! :-)
Thanks for the responses and discussion!
-Jim
Yeah it may be possible on a KN, I haven't touched one in over 20 years, so I can't remember anymore (they shut down Technics instrument division in 2002) but they pedal solution is quite easy, and doesn't need an analog (FC3) pedal, just on or off is fine. But having a mod wheel (which the Genos lacks) would be even easier, which is why, as much as I like the joystick for guitar solos, I wish there were a mod weel still next to it. Mod wheels are superior for hold functions, like pitch shift, organ rotary speed, cross fade, and well... modulation
You *could* also assign the pitch bend to a slider (direct Acess, then move the slider, then select voice)... oh wait, my mistake. That's only Genos 2. I just tested on the 2.13 Genos and it doesn't have that assignment. Stick with pedal, but know that the G2 has a lot more options for hold functions
The reason the 1+5 harmony doesn't work for a pitch shift of +7 is because you can't remove the original note (not yet anyway)
The pedal you'd have to remember to keep it depressed while shifting.
Mark