Korg K49, K25, K61, K61P User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Bedienungsanleitung
Table of Contents
Precautions............................................................................ 3
Introduction ........................................................................... 4
Main Features...........................................................................................4
Controllers and their Functions ................................................................4
Setup ...................................................................................... 7
Installing the MIDI driver and softwares ...................................................7
Making connections and turning on the power.........................................8
About the K-Series and the driver ports .................................................10
About K-Series’ MIDI OUT connector.....................................................10
Restoring the factory preset programs ...................................................11
Operation ............................................................................. 12
Keyboard ................................................................................................12
ClickPoint................................................................................................12
KNOB1 and KNOB2 ...............................................................................12
SW1 and SW2........................................................................................13
OCTAVE SHIFT UP / OCTAVE SHIFT DOWN .......................................13
PITCH wheel ..........................................................................................13
MOD wheel.............................................................................................14
SLIDER ..................................................................................................14
PEDAL....................................................................................................14
Using the K61P’s Internal Sounds ..................................... 15
Selecting a sound...................................................................................15
Effects.....................................................................................................15
Setting mode ..........................................................................................16
Program change enable/disable.............................................................20
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 22
Specifications...................................................................... 23
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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result
in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dir ty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an
AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it
to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which
your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may e xperience reception interference. Oper ate this unit at a
suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force
to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean,
dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later
reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your
equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this
equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could
cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the
equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.
Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store
where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for
U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
CE mark for European Harmonized
Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/
68/EEC).
And, CE mark which is attached after January 1,
1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s
products of Battery operated apparatus means it
conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE
mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according
to strict specifications and voltage requirements
that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you
have purchased this product via the internet,
through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale,
you must verify that this product is intended to be
used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country
other than that for which it is intended could be
dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’ s
or distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified
from the manufacturer’ s or distributor’s warranty.
Company names, product names, and names of
formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* Company names, product names, and names
of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this K-Series USB/MIDI Studio Controller. For trouble-free
enjoyment of this controller, please read this manual carefully and use the product
only as directed. K eep this manual in a saf e place where you can easily ref er to it in the
future. This manual applies to the K25, K49, and K61. There is a special section that
covers the additional features of the K61P.
Main Features
❏ Equipped with a variety of expressive and powerful controllers.
❏ ClickPoint provides two simultaneous controllers (X and Y), and also serves as a
mouse for your software applications.
❏ Korg’s M1 Le softw are synthesizer is included with your K-Series controller, so you
can enjoy playing and creating high quality sounds immediately.
❏ The K61P contains an internal sound engine (borrowed form Korg’s digital piano
series) capable of producing 24 high fidelity sounds - including piano, electric piano, organs and more.
Controllers and their Functions
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1. Keyboard
The keyboard features full-size, velocity-sensing keys.
2. ClickPoint
Two modes allow the Clic kP oint controller to behav e as an X - Y realtime controller,
or as a clickable cursor/mouse when working with Softsynths or DAW software
running on a computer.
3. KNOB1 / KNOB2
With MIDI control assignment, KNOB1/KNOB2 can be used to operate connected
external MIDI equipment and software synthesizer such as DAW running on PC.
4. SW1 / SW2
These two assignable switches can be assigned independently to an y MIDI control
change number, allowing y ou to control other MIDI devices or music software programs. They can also be used as Up 1 and Down 1 buttons when selecting programs (Program Change).
5. OCTAVE SHIFT UP / OCTAVE SHIFT DOWN
The octave buttons shift the pitch up and down in units of one octave.
6. PITCH wheel
The Pitch Bend Wheel provides a smooth, continuous up or down change in pitch,
that can be controlled in realtime.
7. MOD wheel
The Modulation Wheel can be assigned to any MIDI control change number, allowing you to control other MIDI devices or music software programs.
8. SLIDER
The Slider can be assigned to any MIDI control change number, allowing you to
control other MIDI devices or music software programs , and is especially handy for
functions such as volume and expression.
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1. VOLUME knob
This knob controls the volume of the internal sound engine. This sound is sent
from the OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO,R) and the HEADPHONE jack.
2. BANK button
The 24 internal sounds are arranged in three banks, each containing eight sounds.
This button selects the current bank.
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3. PROGRAM buttons
Use one of these buttons to select a sound from within the current bank.
4. REVERB button
This button is used to select the depth of the reverb eff ect, and to turn it on and off.
5. CHORUS button
This button is used to select the depth of the chorus effect, and to turn it on and off.
Rear panel
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Illustration shows the rear panel of K61P.
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1. OUTPUT jacks (K61P only)
These are the output jacks of internal sound engine. These can be connected to an
amplifier, audio monitoring system, or to an audio recording device.
2. HEADPHONES jack (K61P only)
This jack is provided so that you can listen to the internal sound engine through a
set of stereo headphone (standard plug).
3. PEDAL jack
An optional momentary pedal (such as the Korg PS-2 pedal switch) can be connected to the pedal jack. The K-Series will automatically detect the polarity of the
pedal when the power is turned on.
4. MIDI OUT connector
The MIDI out jack provides direct control of other MIDI equipped sound modules or
audio devices. (P.10 “About the K-Series’ MIDI OUT connector”)
5. USB connector
The USB connector allows your K-Series controller to communicate directly with
your computer.
6. Power switch
This switch turns the K-Series on by selecting either DC(Adapter) or USB
power.When not in use, this switch places the K-Series in the standby mode. (p.8
“Making connections and turning on the power”)
7. Power supply connector
Connect the optional AC adapter here. For ultimate convenience, the K-Series
controllers can be powered directly from the USB bus - in most cases. In situations
using an unpowered USB hub, or when controlling a MIDI module, y ou ma y wish to
use an AC adapter.
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Setup
Installing the MIDI driver and softwares
Contents of the CD-ROM
The included CD-ROM contains the follwing.
❏ K-Series editor
❏ KORG M1 Le software synthesizer
❏ KORG USB-MIDI driver for Windows XP
❏ Installation guide
❏ K-Series editor owner’s manual
❏ M1 Le software synthesizer owner’s manual
❏ Software license
Operating requirements
■ Mac OS X users
Computer
Apple Macintosh computer with a USB port that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X
Supported operating systems
Mac OS X ver.10.3 or later
■ Windows XP users
Computer
A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft
Windows XP (USB chipset made by Intel Corporation is recommended)
Supported operating systems
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Ser vice pack 1 or later
Install
On the CD-ROM included with your K-Series controller, please refer to the installation
instructions regarding the installation of the KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP,
the K-Series Editor, and the M1 Le software synthesizer.
Please read before use
❏ Copyright to all software pertaining to this product is the property of Korg Corpora-
tion.
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A license agreement for the software pertaining to this product is included separately.
You must read this license agreement before y ou install the software. Your installation
of the software will be taken to indicate your acceptance of the agreement.
❏ Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
❏ Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries.
❏ All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
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Making connections and turning on the power
Be sure all your equipment is turned off BEFORE you begin hooking everything up . Y ou
must excercise caution, otherwise you may damage your speaker system or cause
other malfunctions.
Connections using USB
1 Use a USB cable to connect the K-Series to the USB connector of your computer.
2 If you want to use a pedal, connect it to the PEDAL jack.
The K-Series will detect the polarity of the pedal when the power is turned on.
Therefore, if a pedal is connected, do not hold it down while you turn the pow er on.
3 To turn on the power, set the K-Series’ power switch to the USB position.
Power switch position
PEDAL jack
Pedal switch
USB connector
USB cable
Computer
4 When you are ready to turn off the power, set the power switch to STANDBY.
If you’re using a USB connection, you generally don’t need to use an AC adapter.
However if y our computer is low-pow ered, or if you are using a hub that is only b uspowered (rather than self-powered), sufficient power ma y not be supplied to the KSeries. In this case, use the optional AC adapter and set the power switch to the
DC position.
When USB is connected, MIDI OUT jack does not send out MIDI messages from
the K-Series’ keyboard and controller.
Connections using MIDI
1 Connect the plug of the optional AC adapter to the K-Series’ power connector, and
plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
2 Use a MIDI cable to connect the K-Series to your external MIDI sound module.
3 If you want to use an optional pedal, connect it to the pedal jack.
The K-Series will detect the polarity of the pedal when the power is turned on.
Therefore, if a pedal is connected, do not hold it down while you turn the power on.
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4 Set the power switch to the DC position. The power LED will light. When the power
is turned on, the most recently saved settings will be recalled automatically.
5 Turn on any external MIDI sound modules connected to your K-Series controller.
Power switch position
PEDAL jack
Pedal switch
MIDI OUT
MIDI cable
MIDI IN
6 When you are ready to turn off the power, turn off any external MIDI sound mod-
ules first, and then set the K-Series power switch to STANDBY.
Using the internal sound engine [K61P only]
1 Connect the plug of the optional AC adapter to the K-Series power connector , and
plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
2 Using standard instrument cables with 1/4” plugs, connect the output jacks on the
K61P to the inputs of your audio monitor system or audio recorder. When connecting only one output, use the L/MONO jack only.
Use the volume knob to adjust the level of the OUTPUT jacks.
Power supply connector
Plug the AC
adaptor into
an AC outlet
External MIDI sound module
3 Set the power switch to the DC position. The power LED will light.
4 Turn on your connected audio monitoring system.
Amplified speakers
INPUT
OUTPUT jack
HEADPHONES jack
Headphone
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About the K-Series and the driver ports
From the computer’s point-of-vie w , the K-Series provides 1 USB-MIDI port and 2 USBMIDI out ports.
The driver of the application
on a computer
K-series
MIDI IN device
KBD/KNOB
MIDI OUT device
MIDI OUT
SOUND/CTRL *1
*1 K25/49/61 is CTRL
*2 K61P only
Keyboard/Slider/
Pitch,Mod wheel/
SW1/SW2/Pedal/
ClickPoint/
Dump data
Dump data
Sound generator *2
MIDI OUT juck
MIDI IN device
KBD / KNOB
This is used to receive MIDI messages from the keyboard and the various controllers
on the K-Series. When operating a computer application from the K-Series , select this
port as the application’s MIDI input. KBD/KNOB is also used to receive scene data.
Select this port as the K-Series Editor’s MIDI input.
MIDI OUT device
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT transmits software MIDI OUT messages to K-Series' MIDI OUT jack, i.e
transmits MIDI messages from a computer application to external MIDI equipment. When
the K-Series is used as a USB-MIDI controller, select this port for computer application’s
MIDI output.
SOUND / CTRL (CTRL if K25/K49/K61)
SOUND/CTRL is used to receive scene data from the computer. Select this port as the
K-Series Editor’s MIDI input. In addition, this port is used to play notes on internal
sound engine of the K61P.
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About K-Series’ MIDI OUT connector
When USB is not connected
Sends MIDI messages from K-Series’ keyboard and controller.
When USB is connected
Sends MIDI messages from computer’s MIDI OUT port. It will not send MIDI messages
from K-Series’ keyboard and controller.
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Restoring the factory preset programs
To restore the K-Series to the original factory settings, hold down SW1 and SW2 while
turning on the power.
The controllers setting when factory is shipped
Controller Function
SW1 / SW2 Program change (-1/+1)
KNOB1 CC#074 (Cutoff)
KNOB2 CC#079 (EG Intensity)
SLIDER CC#007 (Volume)
PITCH wheel Fixed (Pitch Bend)
MOD wheel CC#001 (Modulation)
PEDAL CC#064 (Damper)
ClickPoint Mouse mode
* The parameters shown inside the brackets relate to the M1 Le.
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Operation
The K-Series editor software (included on the CD-ROM) is used to assign the controller settings and certain parameter values.
MIDI messages are sent using MIDI channel.
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Keyboard
Note messages are sent from the keyboard.
Three velocity curves (and a constant 127 velocity) allow the ke yboard response to be
tailored to the performer’s playing style.
The keyboard may be transposed by semitones into any musical key.
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ClickPoint
MIDI control changes can be assigned individually to the “X” direction (left/right) and
the “Y” direction (up/down) to simultaneously control two parameters. In addition, the
ClickPoint can be used as a computer mouse.
The assignable values are “No Assign/Control Change/Mouse”.
No Assign
No MIDI information is sent from this controller.
Control Change [0...127]
Moving the ClickPoint controller will change the value of the parameters assigned to
the X and Y axis
The ClickPoint controller will return to the center position when it’ s released. To lock the
X and Y par ameters at their current values , press down (Z axis) on the center s witch of
the ClickPoint. Press it again to unlock the X and Y values.
Mouse Mode
When set to “Mouse” mode , the ClickP oint can be operates as a mouse and will control
the cursor on computer screen. The ClickPoint switch functions as the mouse.
The Mouse Mode is only operative when the connected to a computer via USB.
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KNOB1 and KNOB2
By assigning MIDI control changes, these knobs can be used to operate external MIDI
equipment and control musical software applications. Each knob can be assigned individually.
The assignable values are “No Assign/Control Change”.
No Assign
No MIDI information is sent from this controller.
Control Change [0...127]
Turning the knob will change the value of the assigned parameter.
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SW1 and SW2
These two switches can be assigned individually to send a specific value to a specific
MIDI control change parameter. In fact, both an “on” and “off ” value can be set. The
switch type can be set to Momentary or Toggle.
The assignable values on SW1 and SW2 are “No Assign/Program Change/Control
Change”.
No Assign
No MIDI information is sent from this controller.
Program Change
Every time [SW1] is pressed, the program change number is decreased by 1.
Every time [SW2] is pressed, the program change number is increased by 1.
In addition, a program change message of “0” is sent if [SW1] are [SW2] are pressed
simultaneously.
Control Change [0...127]
SW1 and SW2 can be assigned MIDI control change parameters; Toggle or Momentary mode; plus an On Value and a Release Value.
In “Toggle” mode, each time a s witch is pressed, a MIDI control message is sent; each
press will alternate between the On Value and the Release Value.
In “Momentary” mode, the On Value MIDI control message is sent when the switch is
pressed down, and a Off Value MIDI control message is sent when the switch is released.
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OCTAVE SHIFT UP / OCTAVE SHIFT DOWN
These buttons can shift pitch of the keyboard in one octave units.
The octave shift range is different depending on the keyboard length.
K-Series’ type Octave ranges
K25 -4...+4
K49 -4...+4
K61/K61P -3...+3
Key lights(status) Octave setting
Dark ±0 octave
Green +1 / -1octave
Orange +2 / -2octave
Red +3 / -3octave
Red Flashing +4 / -4octave(K25/K49 only)
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PITCH wheel
Use the Pitch Bend Wheel to send MIDI pitch bend messages.
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MOD wheel
By assigning a MIDI control change number, the Modulation Wheel can be used to
operate external MIDI equipment and control musical software applications.
The assignable values are “No Assign/Control Change/After touch”.
No Assign
No MIDI information is sent from this controller.
Control Change [0...127]
Use the Mod Wheel to smoothly change the value of the assigned MIDI control change
parameter.
After Touch
Use the Mod Wheel to send channel AFTERTOUCH messages.
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SLIDER
By assigning a MIDI control change number, the Modulation Wheel can be used to
operate external MIDI equipment and control musical software applications.
The assignable values are “No Assign/Control Change”.
No Assign
No MIDI information is sent from this controller.
Control Change [0...127]
Use the slider to smoothly change the value of the assigned MIDI control change parameter.
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PEDAL
An optional pedal switch can be assigned to send a specific value to a specific MIDI
control change parameter. In fact, both an “on” and “off ” value can be set. The switch
type can be set to Momentary or Toggle.
The assignable values are “No Assign/Control Change”.
No Assign
No MIDI information is sent from this controller.
Control Change [0...127]
The pedal is assigned to MIDI controls with Toggle/Momentary mode selection, On
Value and Off Value.
In “Toggle” mode e very time press the pedal, MIDI control message with parameter On
Value and Off Value will be sent in turn.
In “Momentary” mode every time press the pedal, MIDI control message with parameter On V alue will be sent when press do wn and MIDI control message with parameter
Off Value will be sent when releas up.
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Using the K61P’s Internal Sounds
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Selecting a sound
The 24 Internal sounds of the K61P are organized into three banks each containing
eight sounds. To select a particular sound, you need to select a program button and a
bank. For example, to select the Clavi sound, press the sixth program button from the
left (the key will light). Then press the bank button to select BANK2.
1 Press the program key corresponding to the sound you want to select.
2 Press the bank button to select one of the three banks.
Every time the bank key is pressed, the selected bank will switch from BANK1,
BANK2 or BANK3. The selected bank will be shown by the bank lights.
For example, to select the Cla vi sound, press the sixth program k ey from the left to
turn on the key light. Then press the bank key to select BANK2.
Sound List
[PROGRAM] key
[PIANO 1]
[PIANO 2]
[PIANO 3]
[PIANO 4]
[PIANO 5]
[PIANO 6]
[HARPSI 1]
[HARPSI 2]
* [PROGRAM] key is BANK1’s label.
* Indicates the number of oscillators used to produce the voice.
Bank1
Grand Piano 1
Grand Piano 2
Standard Piano
Bright Piano
Honky T onk Piano
Mellow Piano
Harpsichord 1
Harpsichord 2
Osc#
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1
1
2
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1
2
Bank2
E. Piano 1
E. Piano 2
Soft E.P.
Vintage E.P.
E.P. Pad
Clavi
Vibraphone
Choir
Osc#
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1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Bank3
Jazz Organ 1
Jazz Organ 2
Jazz Organ 3
Church Organ 1
Church Organ 2
Church Organ 3
Strings
Slow Strings
Osc#
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
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Effects
Reverb
Reverb adds a concert hall ambience by simulating the echoes and sound reflection of
such an environment.
1 Press the [REVERB] button to select one of the three reverb depths. The selected
setting will be shown by the color of the [REVERB] button.
[REVERB] button lights Reverb depth
Dark Off
Green Light
Orange Standerd
Red Deep
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Chorus
Chorus adds a sense of depth and motion to the sound
1 Press the [CHORUS] button to select the depth of the chorus effect. The selected
setting will be shown by the color of the [CHORUS] button.
[CHORUS] key Chorus depth
Dark Off
Green Light
Orange Standerd
Red Deep
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Setting mode
The Setting mode is used to access and change the settings of other features on the
K61P. To enter the Setting mode, hold down the Bank button. The BANK lights and the
8 program button lights will turn off. Now you can use the 8 program buttons to select
the function you want to change. The selected program button light will flash. Then
press the note on the keyboard to set the value.
When you are done, press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
The eight items available in the Setting mode are shown below:
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[PROGRAM] keys
[PIANO 1]
[PIANO 2]
[PIANO 3]
[PIANO 4]
[PIANO 5]
[PIANO 6]
[HARPSI 1]
[HARPSI 2]
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[PROGRAM] key is BANK 1’s lablel.
Function
Velocity curve
Transpose
Pitch
Temperament
Global MIDI channel
Local control
Program Change Setting
Volume message filter
Contents
Velocity Curve Setting
Transposing the Keyboard
Adjusting the Pitch
Selecting a Temperament
Changing the Global MIDI Channel Setting
The Local Control On/Off Setting
Enabling or Disabling Program Changes
Enabling or Disabling Volume Message Filter
Velocity curve
There are 3 velocity curves and a constant (127) velocity setting. You can select any
one of them to match your performance or playing style.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 1 [PIANO 1/E.P. 1/ORGAN 1] button (the button will flash).
3 To select the curve, press C4 for (soft), C#4 (standard), D4 (hard),or D#4 (const).
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4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
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Loud ( )
Output
Level
Soft ( )
Gentle
Light
Normal
Key Force
Heavy
Strong
Note Touch, control change setting
C4 Light (less force is required to play loudly)
C#4 Standard(general piano intensity)
D4 Heavy (gently struck notes are played softer)
D#4 CONST(all notes play with a velocity of 127)
Velocity Curve setting is used by controller and
sound generator.
Transpose
By transposing the keyboard, you can play a song in a different musical key without
changing your fingering.
Transpose is set in semitone, ranges within ±1 octave(-12...12).
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 2 [PIANO 2/E.P. 2/ORGAN 2] button (the button will flash).
Press one of the notes between C3...C5 to select the transpose setting.
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+120
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3 Press note C4 to cancel the transpose function.
4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
Transpose setting is used by controller and sound generator.
Pitch
The overall pitch, or tuning, of the K61P’s internal sound engine can be adjusted to
match other instruments or recordings.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 3 [PIANO 3/E.P. 3 ORGAN 3] button (the button will flash).
3 Press note C4 to increase the pitch; every time C4 is pressed, the pitch increases
about 0.5Hz
Press note B3 to decrease the pitch; ev ery time B3 is pressed, the pitch decreases
about 0.5Hz
Press note B3 and C4 together to restore standard pitch A4=440Hz.
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4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
The pitch setting reverts to standard A4=440Hz if the power is cut off
Temperament
Temperaments are different tuning systems, mainly used in the baroque and classical
periods. In addition to the standard equal tuning, the K61P provides historical Kirnberger
and Werckmeister temperaments.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 4 [PIANO 4/E.P. 4/ORGAN 4] button (the button will flash).
3 To select a temperament, press C4 for Kirnberger, C#4 for Weckmeister, or D4 for
Equal tuning.
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4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
Note
C4
C#4
D4
The termperament setting is set to equal temperament if power cut off.
Werckmeister: Uses the Werckmeister scale proposed in
the late Baroque period by organist and musicologist Andreas
Werckmeister, with the intention of enabling relatively
unrestricted play in multiple keys.
Kirnberger: Uses the Kirnberger scale proposed in the
Johann Philip Kirnberger in the early 18th century. This
temperament is mainly used for tuning harpsichords.
Equal temperament: The temperament used on almost all
modern keyboard instruments. This temperament uses equal
semitone increments, so that scales sound identical in all keys.
Temperament
A Note About “Stretch Tuning”
Stretch tuning is used to obtain a more natural sound. Lo w diapason notes use a lower
pitch setting, and high diapason notes use a higher pitch setting. This is the most often
used method when tuning an acoustic piano. There are 6 instrument sounds in the
K61P that use stretch tuning:
[PROGRAM] keys BANK 1
[PIANO1] Grand Piano 1
[PIANO2] Grand Piano 2
[PIANO3] Standard Piano
[PIANO4] Bright Piano
[PIANO5] Honky T onk Piano
[PIANO6] Mellow Piano
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Owner’s Manual
MIDI channel setting
You can set the K61P to the same MIDI channel as the connected MIDI equipment.
MIDI channel is 1-16.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 5 [PIANO 5/E.P. 5/ORGAN 5] button (the button will flash).
3 Press one of the notes between C4~D#5.
The MIDI channel assignments are as the followings.
C4 = 1ch, C#4=2ch, D4=3ch…D#5= 16ch
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4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
MIDI channel setting is used by controller and sound generator.
The Local control on/off setting
The Local setting separates the K61P’s ke yboard from the internal sound engine. When
local is on, the keyboard will play the internal sound engine, as well as any other
connected devices. When using the K61P with a sequencer, you would normally set
the local control to off, to prev ent messages being sent to the computer from triggering
notes a second time. This setting will depend on the “echo back” setting of the sequencer.
Generally, set local on, and the K61P will play sounds from the internal engine when
notes are played on the keyboard.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 6 [PIANO 6/CLAVE/ORGAN 6] button (the button will flash).
3 Press note C4(On) or C#4(Off) to select the setting.
4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
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The local control setting
Local control on
Computer
K61P
KBD/KNOB
SOUND/CTRL
Keyboard/Each controllers
Tone generator
Local control off
Computer
KBD/KNOB
SOUND/CTRL
The local on/off setting is set to local on if power cut off.
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Keyboard/Each controllers
Tone generator
Program change enable/disable
Every time you select one of the K61P’s internal sounds, a MIDI program change
message is also sent to any connected MIDI equipment. This feature allows you to
prevent program change messages from being sent to your other MIDI devices.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 7 [HARPSI 1/VIBE/STRINGS 1] button (the button will flash).
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3 Press note C4(enable) or C#4(disable) to select the setting.
4 Press the [BANK] button to exit the Setting mode.
Owner’s Manual
Volume message filter
You can prevent the internal sound engine from receiving volume change messages.
If the Volume message filter is set to “On”, the K61P’s internal sound generator will
accept volume(07) message from Knob1, Knob2 and the Slider if they are assigned
control change cc#07.
If it’s set to “Off”, the K61P’s internal sound generator will reject volume(07) message
from Knob1, Knob2 and the Slider even if they are assigned control change cc#07.
1 Hold down [BANK] button until the K-Series enters the Setting mode.
2 Press the Program 8 [HARPSI 2/CHOIR/STRINGS 2] button (the button will flash).
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3 Press note C4(On) or C#4(Off) to select the setting.
CC#07 flow chart
ON
Computer
SG
Controller
K61P
4 Press [BANK] key to quit setting mode.
OFF
Computer
SG
Controller
K61P
* SG: Sound Generator
SG's volume knob controls
SG's volume level.
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Troubleshooting
❏ Power does not turn on
• Is the power switch set to the correct position? (p.8 “Making connections and
turning on the power”)
• Is the K-Series be connected to your computer via a hub? If so, try using the AC
adapter.
❏ Driver setup failure
• There is a defalut driver installed for Windows. Use the new driver installer to
setup driver.
• Make sure the CD-ROM is inserted correctly into the CD drive.
• Make sure the lens of CD drive is not dirty.
❏ Software does not respond
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
• Has the K-Series been recognized by the connected computer?
Depending on the hardware setup of your computer, it may not be possible for
the K-Series to b e recognized via a USB connection.
• It may be that the connected device or software does not support the function
you’re attempting to use . Refer to the owner’ s man ual of the connected device or
software, and make sure that the function is supported.
❏ No sound(K61P)
• Make sure the K-Series’ volume is not set to “0”.
Please turn the volume to an appropriate position.
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❏ Notes are dropping out or being cut off before playing to completion
• You may be exceeding the K61P’s polyphony limit.
About Maximum Polyphony
Maximum polyphony is the maximum number of notes that the internal sound
engine is capable of producing at a single time. If you try to play more than this
limit, the K61P automatically switches off older notes so that it can sound the
newer notes. If you exceed the limit, therefore, you may notice that notes are
dropping out or that they are ending prematurely.
The maximum available polyphony varies according to the number of oscillators
and effects used to produce the sound. The internal sound generator creates a
note using either one or two oscillators. Maximum av ailable polyphon y for 1-oscillator sounds (such as the HARPSI/VIBES sounds) is 60 notes, while maximum
polyphony for 2-oscillator sounds (such as Grand Piano 1 [PIANO 1, Bank A] and
Grand Piano 2 [PIANO 2, Bank A]) is 30 notes. The reverb effect, when used,
counts as ten 1-oscillator notes, while the chorus counts as three.
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