Today’s Digital Pianos
QUICKGUIDE: KD-30, KD-50, KD-140
KD-30,-50,-140
Keyboard:
Key Touch:
Tone Generator:
Polyphony:
Sound Program:
Drum Program:
Rhythm:
Effects:
Sequencer:
Play Mode:
MIDI Mode:
Disk Drive:
Display:
Demo Song:
Metronome:
Pedal:
Connectors:
Power Supply:
Amp Output:
Speakers:
Dimensions KD-30/50:
KD-140 Grand Length:
88 Note Hammer (TP30)
6 velocity curves
Al Synthesis System
64 Note
332 ROM + 64 RAM
14 ROM + 2 RAM
128
13 Reverb + 24 Others
8 Track
Split/Layer
GM
3x5 Floppy
LCD Touch Screen
9 per Rhythm/10 per Sound/
14 per Piano sound
On/Off, Tempo, Beat, Volume
Damper, Soft, Sostenuto (capability)
HPx2, Line In/Out/Midi-In-Out/Mic
120V, 60Hz
40 Watts x 2
10” x 2/2 1/2” x 2
45”(w) x 23 3/4”(d) x 37”(h)
4’7”
BASIC OPERATION
Using the LCD screen
The objects displayed in the LCD screen can be chosen with a light touch of the fi ngertip.
If they are pressed with excessive force, they may fail to respond, or the screen may
malfunction. If a displayed object is shown in gray, it is not possible to select that object.
The main screen
This is the page that is displayed when the power is turned on. Most of the time, you
will be playing the KD-140/KD-50/KD-30 in this main screen.
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DEMO SONGS
The KD-140/KD-50/KD-30 contains fourteen piano demo songs, ten sound demo songs, and
nine style demo songs. Listen to these demo performances to get an introduction to the rich
sounds of the KD-140/KD-50/KD-30 and their expressive potential.
To listen to the demo songs
1. Press the [DEMO] switch
The [DEMO] switch indicator will light, and the
“Demo” page will appear.
Composer Name
Song Name
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PLAYING
1.Selecting sounds
This piano contains 346 sounds organized into 10 groups. Each of the sounds stored in
these groups is called a Program.
Name of the current program
To change programs:
Select the program group,
then press the program group
that contains the sound you
wish to play.
Select a program
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COMBINING PROGRAMS
Layer Function (play two sounds together)
This allows you to combine two programs to be played together when you play a single note.
1. Press the [LAYER] switch
The [DEMO] switch indicator will light,
and the “Demo” page will appear.
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Split Function
This allows you to select different sounds for the lower and upper ranges of the keyboard.
1. Press the [SPLIT] switch
2. Select each sound
Use the “A” cell to select the “Uppl” (upper range),
and the “B” cell to select the “Low” (lower range).
Split point
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Adding Reverb to the sound
Applying this effect to a selected sound will create the illusion that you are playing in various acoustical spaces such as a
concert hall. This is called Reverb.
1. Press the [REVERB] switch
The [REVERB] switch indicator will light,
and reverb will be applied to the sound.
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AUTOMATIC AC COM PA NI MENT
Automatic Accompaniment is a function that automatically adds an accompaniment according to
the chords that you specify. A variety of accompaniment styles are provided including [PIANIST],
and styles such as pops, rock, jazz and dance music. These rhythm styles consist of six musical
tracks: Drum, Percussion, Bass, and Acc1-3 (accompaniment instruments).
Using automatic accompaniment
1. Press the [ACC] switch
The [ACC] switch indicator will light, and the “Accompaniment” page will appear.
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Selecting a rhythm style
Press one of the [RHYTHM STYLE GROUP] switches
and select a style.
1. Press the [START/STOP] switch
The automatic accompaniment will begin playing according to the chord shown
in the LCD screen. Now you can play along with the automatic accompaniment.
Changing how you specify the chords
There are several different ways to use the keyboard to specify chords, as appropriate
for your preferences and abilities.
1. Press the [START/STOP] switch
The [ACC] switch indicator will light, and
the “Accompaniment” page will appear.
2. Select the method of specifying chords
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Syncro start/stop
You can use Syncro Start to start automatic
accompaniment at the moment you press
a key, and Syncro Stop to stop automatic
accompaniment at the moment you take
your hand off the keyboard.
Adjusting the tempo
1. Press the [TEMPO DOWN,
UP] switches
The tempo display in the main
screen will change, and so will
the playback tempo.
Tempo display
Adjusting the overall volume: The [ACC VOLUME] slider will adjust the volume balance between accompaniment and
keyboard performance. To adjust overall volume including your keyboard performance, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider.
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Adjusting the volume of individual parts
To adjust the volume of each automatic accompaniment part and of the keyboard, make
settings in the screen that appears when you press the [MIXER] switch.
1. Press the [MIXER] switch
The [MIXER] switch indicator will light,
and the “Mixer” page will appear.
2. Select the part whose volume you wish to adjust
Press the “Vol” cell for the part whose volume you wish to adjust.
Upp1: Volume of the Upper1 if [LAYER] switch or [SPLIT] switch are on,
or volume of the keyboard if [LAYER] switch and [SPLIT] switch are off
Upp2: Volume of layered sound: if [LAYER] switch is on
Low: Volume of the sound to the left of the spIit point when [SPLIT] switch is on
Drum, Perc, Bass, Acc1-3: Volume of the automatic accompaniment parts
3. Adjust the volume
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SONG
To play song data:
1. Insert a diskette containing data created in SMF (Standard MIDI File) format.
2. Press the [SONG] button to access the “Song Play 1/3” page.
3. Select the song you want to play (using the dial).
4. Press the PLAY/STOP button.
5. Use PLAY/STOP or PAUSE button to stop playback.
NOTE: The KD-140/-50/-30 will play SMF (Standard MIFI File) (0 &1) format and recognize GM (Genetral MIDI) spec i fi ca tions.
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Adjusting the volume of a song
You can adjust the [ACC VOLUME] slider to adjust the entire volume of the automatic
accompaniment and the volume of the keyboard performance. To adjust the overall volume,
use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider.
Adjusting the volume of individual parts
To adjust the volume of each part and volume the keyboard, make settings in the Mixer screen.
1. Press the [MIXER] switch
The [MIXER] switch indicator will light, and the “Mixer” page will appear.
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Adjusting various settings for each part
Here’s how you can adjust reverb, chorus effect, and panpots for each part.
1. Press the [MIXER] switch
The [MIXER] switch indicator will light,
and the “Mixer” page will appear.
2. Select the part for which you wish to make settings
3. Select the item that you wish to change
Using a mic
1. Set the [MIC VOLUME] slider to 0
2. Connect a mic to the mic jack
3. Adjust volume
Using mic effects
1. Press the [VOCAL] switch
2. Select the desired
type of effect
3. Adjust the effect
depth using
[VOCAL EFFECT
LEVEL]
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Basic (Realtime) recording (with automatic accompaniment)
1.
Insert formatted fl oppy disk
2.
Press RECORD
3.
Press “New Song” radio button on screen
Press “OK” button
4.
Press and set the “KBD”, “Control” and “Chord” buttons to “Rec” function
5.
Press the “Style” button and select a rhythm style
6.
Press PLAY/STOP (after a 2 measure countdown, start the recording)
7.
When fi nished press PLAY/STOP
8.
Press EXIT and the “Save Recording” page will appear
9.
10.
Select an option and proceed
Basic recording (Realtime Recording)
If you wish to use automatic accompaniment, press the [ACC] switch to turn it on before you
continue with the following procedure. (p.50)
1. Press the SONG CONTROL
[RECORD] switch
The “recording” page
will appear.
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Multitrack recording
You can layer up to fi ve tracks of recording onto the data that was recorded in “KBD,” “Control,”
and “Chord.” Here’s how to load the fi le that you saved on: a fl oppy disk in “Basic Recording,”
and use multi-track recording to add more tracks.
1. Load the previously saved song data
From a fl oppy disk, load the song data fi le that you saved in “Basic Recording”
or “Step Recording.” (p.88)
2. Access the “Rec 2/3” page
Press the [PAGE >] to access the “Rec 2/3” page.
3. Select the track that you wish to record
Press the “Track” button for the track that you wish to record, it should say “Rec.”
4. Select a sound program
Press the “Program” cell, and select a program for the track on which you will
be performing. (p.29)
“Program” cell
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CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT
Rear Panel:
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Diverse Sounds:
Use the keyboard to play 332 different sounds produced by Korg’s
proprietary Al-squared synthesis system. You can use the Layer function
to play two sounds simultaneously or the Split function to divide the
keyboard and play two different sounds in separate ranges.
Versatile Rhythm Styles:
The automatic accompaniment styles include various rhythm styles
from all around the world. You can enjoy adding the musical flavors of
different countries to your playing.
Touch Control:
Playing touch is a vital aspect of a piano’s response, and you can choose
from six different touch settings. This allows the KD-30,-50,-140 to be
played by anyone from children (who tend to have a lighter touch) to experienced pianists. You can also select a setting in which playing dynamics
will have no effect on the sound—ideal for playing organ sounds etc.
Temperaments:
You can use ten different temperaments, including classical temperaments
and tunings used in ethnic music. Four user scales can also be created.
Effects:
Two digital effect processors (37 effect types) are built-in, letting you
add reverberation to create the impression of playing in a concert hall or
apply chorus to create fuller sounds.
Pedal Effects:
To support an important aspect of piano performance, the KD-30,-50,
-140 provide a damper pedal that features a half-damper effect. It
also has a soft pedal and a sostenuto pedal as found on most acoustic
grand pianos.
Metronome:
The included metronome is available at the touch of a switch. Its volume
and speed can be adjusted to the desired tempo for your song or situation.
Recorder:
The built-in recorder is as easy to use as a tape recorder. Since you can
record seven tracks in addition to the keyboard, you can even input small
chamber ensembles or band scores. Of course, you can easily record
the automatic accompaniment.
Step Recording:
The step recording function lets you record an automatic accompaniment by inputting chords and panel operations one by one. By using
this, you can easily input music from a chord chart even if you are not a
skilled pianist.
Pitch Adjustment (Transpose):
The transpose function lets you change keys easily with a push of a button
to the key that is comfortable for your voice.
MIDI/PCIF:
MIDI (or switch-selectable PCIF) connectors are provided for connechon
to a computer or other MIDI device. This allows you to record your
playing to a computer with music software.
Mic Effects:
Effects frequently used for karaoke, such as reverb and echo, are
provided. You can enjoy karaoke using the automatic accompaniment
function or the SMF karaoke function.
XG Tone Generator:
A built-in XG tone generator with full support for the XG specifi cation
allows playback of commercially available Standard MIDI File song data for
XG tone generators.
Karaoke Function:
Karaoke supports XF and SMF with Iyrics.
Touch-View LCD Screen:
The 64 x 256 pixel LCD graphic display makes operation intuitive and
easy. Selections shown in the LCD screen can be operated simply by
touching them.
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