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English Manual
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Artesia-Pro Inc.
P.O. Box 2908
La Mesa, CA 91943
Phone: 619/244-0006
Email: support@artesia-pro.com
www.artesia-pro.com
www.instagram.com/KurzweilMusic
www.threads.net/@kurzweilmusic
English Manual
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Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction …………… 7
Key Features ……………………………………… 7
Chapter 2 Getting Started ………… 8
Setting Up the Ka E1 …………………………… 8
- Contents in Box …………………………… 8
- Plugging in Power ………………………… 8
- Volume Adjustment ………………………… 9
Chapter 3 Ka E1 Overview …… 10
Control Panel …………………………………… 10
- Power button ……………………………… 10
- Volume Knob ……………………………… 10
- EQ Slider …………………………………… 10
- Bluetooth button ………………………… 10
- SUS/SOS …………………………………… 12
- LINE OUT ………………………………… 13
- PHONES …………………………………… 13
- POWER …………………………………… 13
Chapter 4 Ka E1 Details ………… 14
- Power …………………………………………… 14
- EQ ……………………………………………… 14
- Bluetooth ……………………………………… 14
- Recording ……………………………………… 14
- Demo songs …………………………………… 14
- Metronome …………………………………… 15
- Reverb ………………………………………… 16
- Chorus ………………………………………… 17
- MIDI Channel ………………………………… 17
- MIDI Panic …………………………………… 17
- Recording button ………………………… 10
- Play/Stop button ………………………… 10
- Metronome button ……………………… 10
- Reverb button …………………………… 10
- Chorus button …………………………… 11
- Function button …………………………… 11
- Voice button ……………………………… 11
- Bank button ……………………………… 11
- Split button ………………………………… 11
- Layer button ……………………………… 11
- Duo button ………………………………… 11
- Transpose button ………………………… 11
- [ ]/[ ] buttons ………………………… 11
I/O Ports ………………………………………… 12
- USB ………………………………………… 12
- AUX IN …………………………………… 12
- Local on/off …………………………………… 18
- Selecting Preset Voices …………………… 18
- Split mode ……………………………………… 19
- Layer mode …………………………………… 19
- Duo Piano mode ……………………………… 20
- Transpose ……………………………………… 20
- Adjust fine tune ……………………………… 20
- Adjust touch velocity ……………………… 21
- Factory reset ………………………………… 21
Chapter 5 Appendix ……………… 14
Appendix -A
Appendix -B
Appendix -C
(MIDI Implementation Chart)
(Advanced Functions Keyboard Chart)
(Voice Preset List)
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Specifications …………………… 25
- SOFT ……………………………………… 12
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL Ka E1.
We are certain you will enjoy many hours exploring its features and beautiful
sounds. This manual explains how to use the Ka E1.
Key Features
• 88 Fully-Weighted, Hammer-Action Keys
• 128 Note Polyphony
• 20 Preset Voices
• USB Host, USB Audio Function
• MIDI, Stereo Line Out
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Getting Started
Setting up the Ka E1
Contents in Box
• Ka E1
• DC Power Adapter and AC Power Cord
• Sustain Pedal with Polarity Switch
• Warranty Card
If you are missing any of the above, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer.
It is always a good idea to keep the Ka E1's box, in case you ever need to ship it.
Plugging in Power
The Ka E1's power is supplied by a DC power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the Ka E1. Then connect the
power cord to an AC outlet.
※The shape of this plug differs depending on region.
Press the power button at the rear panel to turn the power on.
CAUTION :
Using the wrong DC power adapter may cause damage to the product.
If the adapter is damaged or lost, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer.
Please use the supplied DC power adapter (15V, 2A).
The Ka E1 can also be powered by eight, alkaline D cell batteries.
Remove the battery cover and insert the batteries, making sure to correctly observe the polarity
orientation. (Batteries are not included)
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Volume Adjustment
For a generally comfortable playing level, set the knob to its middle position.
Getting Started
Before turning on the Ka E1, please set the volume to its minimum
value (all the way to the left).
The main volume knob is located on the left side of the control panel.
Turn it clockwise to increase the volume; turn it counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
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Control Panel
Power
Turns the Ka E1 on or off. Press the button normally to turn on. Press and hold for 2 seconds
to turn off.
Volume Knob
Adjusts the master volume.
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EQ Slider
Adjusts the level of BASS and TREBLE.
Bluetooth
Enables Bluetooth MIDI/AUDIO functions.
Recording [ ]
Controls the recording of user songs.
Play/Stop [ ]
Controls the playback of factory demos and user-recorded songs.
Metronome
Used to set the metronome pattern and tempo.
Reverb
Turns on/off the Reverb effect.
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Chorus
Turns on/off the Chorus effect.
Setting
Used to change various global functions of the Ka E1.
Voice Buttons
Selects preset voices.
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Bank
Enables the second/lower set of voice categories.
Split
Splits the keyboard into two regions, allowing you to play a different voice in each hand.
Layer
Combines two different voices across the keyboard, allowing you to play both voices as one.
Duo Piano
Divides the keyboard into two identical sections to support two different players, performing
in tandem.
Transpose
Adjusts the pitch of the Ka E1, allowing you to perform in one key but have it sound in
another key or octave.
-/+
Used to alter the values of menu parameters.
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I/O Ports
USB TO HOST
Connects to a PC, tablet or other USB equipped device to send/receive USB MIDI/ AUDIO.
The Ka E1 can serve as USB AUDIO card, MIDI Controller or MIDI Sound Module.
AUX IN
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Connect an external audio device to the 1/8” input to listen to it through the Ka E1's speakers
or headphone jacks.
SOFT
Connect a switch-style pedal* to use as a piano soft pedal (una corda).
(*pedal sold separately)
SUS/SOS
Connect up to two switch-style pedals
for use as a piano sustain (damper) and sostenuto.
With a dual pedal connected (pedal sold separately),
each pedal will work as follows:
Left (Sostenuto), Right (Sustain)
When 3 pedals are connected,
they will each work as follows:
Left (Soft), Center (Sostenuto), Right (Sustain)
Caution: Please make all pedal connections with the Ka E1 powered off.
Connecting the pedals with the power on can lead to pedal malfunctions.
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LINE OUT
Connect the Ka E1 to an external sound system,
recorder, amplifier, etc.
PHONES
Plugging in headphones provides privacy during practice.
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When you plug the headphones into the headphone jack,
the Ka E1’s internal speakers will be muted.
DC POWER JACK
Plug the included power adaptor into the DC power jack.
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Auto Power
Press and hold the Function button then, at the same time, tap the F#3 key to toggle the
Auto Power function on/off.
When Auto Power is enabled, a notification sound will be heard once. Press and hold the
Function button then, at the same time, tap the F#3 key twice to disable Auto Power. When
Auto Power is disabled, a notification sound will be heard twice.
With Auto Power enabled, the Ka E1 will automatically power off after 30 minutes of
inactivity.
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EQ
Use the BASS slider to adjust the level of low frequencies produced by the sound system.
Use the TREBLE slider to adjust the level of high frequencies produced by the sound system.
Bluetooth
Press the BLUETOOTH button to activate/deactivate Bluetooth operations.
When Bluetooth is enabled, the button LED will be lit.
Recording
To record, press the [ ] button. The [ ] button light will blink and recording will begin when
you touch the piano keys.
To stop recording, press the [ ] button again.
To listen to the recorded song, press the [ ] button. The button LED will blink and the
song will play back.
Demo songs
The Ka E1 includes 10 demo songs, one for each corresponding voice preset.
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To play a demo song, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously. The buttons will flash
and the first demo (for Piano 1) will begin playing back.
To play a different demo song, press one of the voice buttons (1-5) during demo playback.
The selected voice/demo will play and the corresponding button will also flash.
You can also access an additional 5 demos by pressing the BANK button. The BANK button
will flash and you can then use Voice buttons 1-5 again to select a demo corresponding to
the voice preset printed below the button.
Metronome
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Press the METRONOME button to activate the Metronome function.
When the METRONOME function activated, its button LED will light and the metronome click
sound will be heard.
Adjusting Metronome Time Signatures
The metronome supports the following signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 9/4, 2/8,
3/8, 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 9/8.
To Set the Number of Beats
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button, then, at the same time, long-press VOICE button
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 9 to set the number of beats in the time signature. For ex, press [2] to set
the metronome to 2/4. Press [3] for 3/4 and so on.
To Set the Note Value of Each Beat
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button and long-press [8] to set the note values to 8th
notes. For ex, press [8] to set the signature to 2/8.
To revert the note values back to quarter notes, press and hold [METRONOME] button and
long-press [8] again.
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Changing Tempo
To change the tempo, use the [+]/[-] buttons to adjust the value while the metronome is
playing.
Alternatively, to set the tempo manually, press and hold the [METRONOME] button, at the
same time, enter the desired tempo value using the VOICE number buttons (0-9).
e.g.) To set the tempo to 20, press and hold the [METRONOME] button then, at the same time, press [0], [2], [0]
sequentially.
The range of the tempos available is 20 to 280 BPM.
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Note: Always enter tempos using 3 digits. For tempos below 100, use a leading zero (0) as shown in the example.
Volume level adjustment
To adjust the metronome volume level, press and hold the [METRONOME] button, then, at
the same time, use the [ ] or [ ] button to adjust the amount. To reset the factory default
value, press and hold the [METRONOME], button then, at the same time, then press the
[ ]/[ ] buttons together.
Reverb
Press the [REVERB] button to turn on/off the reverb effect.
When the reverb effect is turned on, the button LED will light and the reverb effect will be
added.
To adjust the level of the reverb, press and hold the [REVERB] button, then, at the same
time, use the [ ]/[ ] to adjust the level. To reset the factory default value, press the [ ]
and [ ] buttons simultaneously.
To turn off the reverb effect, press the [REVERB] button again. The reverb effect will be
disabled and the light will turn off.
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Chorus
Press the [CHORUS] button to turn on/off the chorus effect.
When the chorus effect is turned on, the button LED will light and the chorus effect will be
added.
To adjust the level of the chorus, press and hold the [CHORUS] button, then, at the same
time, use the [ ]/[ ] to adjust the level. To reset the factory default value, press the [ ]
and [ ] buttons simultaneously.
To turn off the reverb effect, press the [CHORUS] button again. The chorus effect will be
disabled and the light will turn off.
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MIDI Channel
The Ka E1 can transmit/receive MIDI data on any one of MIDI’s 16 channels.
To change the MIDI channel that the Ka E1 sends/receives on, press and hold the [Function]
button, then, at the same time, press the A#1 piano key the same number of times as
the channel you want to select. A notification sound will be heard for each key press,
corresponding to the selected channel.
e.g.) Press and hold the [Function] button, then, at the same time, press the A#1 key once. A notification sound will
be heard once and the MIDI channel will be set to 1.
If you press the A#1 key 9 more times, with the [Function] button depressed, a notification sound will be heard a
total of 10 times, and the MIDI channel will then be set to channel 10.
The selected channel will be retained across power cycles.
MIDI Panic
MIDI panic sends the “All Notes Off” and “Reset All Controllers” messages on all 16 MIDI
channels. Doing so silences all sounding (stuck) notes. This is useful in troubleshooting MIDI
related problems when working with external MIDI devices/applications.
To issue a MIDI panic message, press and hold the [Function] button, then, at the same time,
press the C#1 key. Once the message is sent, all sounding notes should be silenced and you
will automatically exit out of Function mode.
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Local On/Off
When working with an external sequencer/DAW, it is important to disable the keyboard’s ‘local
control’ to avoid doubled notes.
Local is On by default.
To turn the Local Off, press and hold [Function] button, then, at the same time, press the
D#2 key twice. When Local is turned on, a notification sound will be heard once.
To turn the Local On again, press and hold [Function] button, then, at the same time, press
the D#2 key twice. When Local is turned Off, a notification C4 sound will be heard twice.
Voice
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The Ka E1 includes 20 selectable voice presets. The presets are organized into 10 instrument
categories with 2 preset selections per category.
The [BANK] button is used to select between the upper and lower row category for the given
Voice button. (Note: Voice buttons 1-5 have instrument category labels printed above and
below each button).
When the [BANK] button is dim, the upper category row is selected.
When the [BANK] button is lit, the lower category row is selected.
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select between the 2 preset variations within the selected
category.
For ex, to select a Guitar, press the [BANK] button so that it lights blue. With the [BANK]
button lit, you are now selecting form the lower category row. Now press the fourth Voice
category button STRINGS/GUITAR. A nylon guitar will be selected. Press the [ ] button to
select the second guitar voice, a steel string.
If you then wanted to play Strings, simply press the [BANK] button again so that it goes dim
and you are now selecting from the upper category row (Strings). Then again use the
[ ]/[ ] buttons to choose between the 2 String voice variations.
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Split mode
Split mode divides the keyboard into two regions, allowing you to play a different voice in
each hand.
Start with the primary right-hand voice selected.
To activate Split mode, press the [SPLIT] button.
When you press [SPLIT] button, the button's light will be lit and the currently selected split
voice's light will be blinking.
You can change the left-hand voice selection by using the various Voice buttons, [BANK]
button and/or the [ ]/[ ] buttons as described above. The selected voice's light will be
blinking.
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Split Volume Adjustment
To adjust the volume, press and hold [SPLIT] button, then, at the same time, use the
[ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the level of the split voice.
Setting the Split Point
To set the split point, press and hold the [SPLIT] button, then, at the same time, press any
piano key to set that key as the split point.
To deactivate Split mode, press the [SPLIT] button again.
Layer mode
Layer mode combines two different voices across the keyboard, allowing you to play both
voices as one.
Start with the primary voice selected. To activate Layer mode, press the [LAYER] button.
The [LAYER] button will light and the default Layer voice's button will be blinking.
You can change the Layer voice selection by using the various Voice buttons, [BANK] button
and/or the [ ]/[ ] buttons. The selected Layer voice's light will be blinking.
Layer Volume Adjustment
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To adjust the volume, press and hold the [LAYER] button, then, at the same time, use the
[ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the level of the Layer voice.
To deactivate the Layer mode, press [LAYER] button again.
Tip: You can use both Split and Layer modes together to combine up to 3 instrument
selections, one in your left hand and two layered in your right.
Duo Piano mode
Duo Piano mode divides the keyboard into two identical sections (same voice, same octave)
to support two different players, performing in tandem. This is ideal for duets or teacher/
student scenarios.
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To activate Duo Piano mode, press the [DUO] button. The range of key will be set as follows:
Left: A0 ~ C4
Right: C#4 ~ C8
When Duo Piano mode is enabled, the left and right pedal of the SUS/SOS double pedal will
each act as a sustain pedal.
The left pedal will be assigned to the left side of the keyboard and the right pedal will be
assigned to the right side of the keyboard.
To deactivate Duo Piano mode, press the [DUO] button again.
Transpose
To activate the transpose feature, press the [TRANSPOSE] button. The button will light. Use
the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the value up/down (+/- 12 semitones). To reset the transpose
to 0ST, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons together, simultaneously. To disable Transpose mode
altogether, simply press the [TRANSPOSE] button again.
Master Tuning
To fine-tune the Ka E1, press and hold the [Transpose] button, then, at the same time, use
the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the pitch (+/- 100 cents).
To reset the factory tuning (0 cents), press and hold the [Transpose] button, then, at the
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same time, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons together, simultaneously.
Touch Sensitivity
The Ka E1 supports 3 different levels of keyboard touch sensitivity: Soft, Normal, and Hard.
Touch sensitivity affects the dynamics when playing.
To change the touch sensitivity, press and hold the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons, then
press [ ] or [ ] button to select the desired sensitivity.
To return to the default setting (Normal), you can also press and hold the [REVERB] and
[CHORUS] buttons together simultaneously, then press the [ ] and [ ] buttons together.
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Factory reset
The factory reset deletes all user settings and restores the Ka E1 to its original factory default
state.
1. Turn off the Ka E1.
2. Turn on the Ka E1 while pressing and holding down the [ ] and [ ] buttons together.
When all the panel LED light up, release the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Then LED lights will be
returned to their initial state and the Ka E1 will be ready to play.
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Appendix-A
MIDI Implementation Chart
Functions Transmitted Rocognized Remarks
Basic Channels
Mode
Note Number True voice
Velocity Notes
After Touch
Pitch Bend No No
Control Change 0-127
Program Change
System Exclusive Yes* Yes*
System Common
System RealTime
Aux Messages
Notes
Default
Changed
Default
Messages
Altered
Note ON
Note OFF
Key's
Channels
True #
Song Position Pointe
Song Select
Tune Request
Clock
Commands
All Sounds Off*
Reset All Controllers
Local ON/OFF*
ALL Notes OFF
Active Sensing
System Reset
1-16
1-16
Mode 3
Yes
********
0-127
********
Yes
Yes
No
No
0-127
********
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1-16
1-16
Mode 3
No
No
0-127
Yes
Yes
No
No
0.1.5,6,7.10,11,4
32,64,65,66,67,4
80.81.91,93,100,8
101,121
0-15 16
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Up to 3 channels
simultaneously
*The controller
will recognize and
respond to GM
Device inquiries.
Master Tune
supported.
Master Volume
supported.
* The piano will
respond to these
MIDI controller
messages.
OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 3
OMNI OFF Mode 2 Mode 4
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MIDI Channel Modes
POLY OFF MONO ON
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Appendix-B
Advanced Functions Keyboard Chart
C7
C6
C5
C4
C3
C4
C3
C2
C4 Middle C
F#3 Auto Power On/Off
D#2 Local On/Off
C#2 MIDI Panic
C2
C1
C1
A#1 MIDI Channel
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Appendix-C
Voice Preset List
CATEGORY No.
1 PIANO 1-1 PIANO 1-2 PIANO 2-1 PIANO 2-2
2 E.PIANO 1-1 E.PIANO 1-2 E.PIANO 2-1 E.PIANO 2-2
3 CLAV 1-1 CLAV 1-2 HARPSI 1-1 HARPSI 1-2
4 STRINGS 1-1 STRINGS 1-2 GUITAR 1-1 GUITAR 1-2
5 ORGAN 1-1 ORGAN 1-2 BASS 1-1 BASS 1-2
VOICE
BANK OFF BANK ON
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Specifications
Keyboard 88 Fully-Weighted Hammer Action Keys (H1 Ivory)
Polyphony 128
Voice 20
Performance Mode Layer, Split, Duo
Recording 1 Track, 1 Song
Touch Sensitivity 3 step (Soft, Normal, Hard)
Transpose +/- 12ST
Tune +/- 100ct
Metronome Start, Stop, Time Signature, Tempo, Volume
Effect Reverb, Chorus, EQ (BASS, TREBLE)
Demo 10 Songs
USB USB MIDI(16 channel) / Audio
Bluetooth BT 5.2 MIDI & Audio
Line I/O 1 * 1/8" AUX in (Stereo), 1 * 1/4" stereo
Headphone Output 1.4" Stereo out x1
Pedal Input
Amp 15W x 2
Spakers 4 (2 woofer / 2 tweeter)
Included Accessories
Sustain (Switch pedal included),
Pedal unit connect (ST-3 optional 3 pedal stand, ST-2 optional stand without pedal
DC Power adopter, Music Rack, Sustain Pedal(switch-type),
Warrenty Card, QR manual
Size H 4.4" (11.2 cm) *D 13.3" (33.7 cm) *L 52" (132 cm)
Weight 32.6 lb (14.8 kg)
DC Power adapter : 12V 2.0A
Power
Batteries (8 alkaline D cell)"
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