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user manual
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Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet: www.thomann.de
25.02.2022, ID: 343081 (V2)
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Assembly instructions........................................................................................................ 10
5 Control panel and connections..................................................................................... 12
6 Connectivity options.......................................................................................................... 16
7 Switching on / o and basic operation...................................................................... 17
7.1 Powering up the keyboard........................................................................................ 17
7.1.1 Normal switching on / o....................................................................................... 17
7.1.2 Automatic shuto..................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Adjusting the volume.................................................................................................. 17
7.3 Demo songs.................................................................................................................... 17
8 Functions.................................................................................................................................. 18
8.1 Using the Sustain pedal.............................................................................................. 18
8.2 Voices and eects......................................................................................................... 18
8.2.1 Selecting voices.......................................................................................................... 18
8.2.2 Dual mode.................................................................................................................... 18
8.2.3 Split mode.................................................................................................................... 19
8.2.4 Sustain........................................................................................................................... 19
8.2.5 Transposing................................................................................................................. 19
8.2.6 Pitch bend wheel....................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Style operation and Auto Accompaniment........................................................ 20
8.3.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only)..................................... 20
8.3.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)....................................................... 21
8.3.3 Auto Accompaniment patterns........................................................................... 21
8.3.4 Varying with dierent Accompaniment patterns.......................................... 22
8.3.5 Tempo............................................................................................................................ 22
8.3.6 Fade................................................................................................................................ 22
8.3.7 One Touch Setting.................................................................................................... 23
8.3.8 Chord recognition and ngering techniques................................................. 23
8.4 Function menu............................................................................................................... 26
8.4.1 Octave shift.................................................................................................................. 27
8.4.2 DSP.................................................................................................................................. 27
8.4.3 Reverb eect............................................................................................................... 27
8.4.4 Reverb eect depth.................................................................................................. 28
8.4.5 Chorus eect............................................................................................................... 28
8.4.6 Chorus eect depth.................................................................................................. 28
8.4.7 Vibrato eect............................................................................................................... 28
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8.4.8 Touch sensitivity........................................................................................................ 28
8.4.9 Beats............................................................................................................................... 29
8.4.10 Fine tuning................................................................................................................ 29
8.4.11 MIDI channels........................................................................................................... 30
8.4.12 Automatic shuto................................................................................................... 30
8.5 Mixer menu..................................................................................................................... 31
8.6 Metronome..................................................................................................................... 31
8.7 Memory............................................................................................................................ 32
8.7.1 Load / save parameters........................................................................................... 32
8.8 Record............................................................................................................................... 32
8.9 Rehearsal songs............................................................................................................. 33
8.9.1 Selecting, playing and stopping rehearsal songs.......................................... 33
8.10 Learning mode............................................................................................................ 33
8.11 Chord dictionary......................................................................................................... 34
8.12 MIDI functions............................................................................................................. 36
8.12.1 What is MIDI?............................................................................................................ 36
8.12.2 USB connection....................................................................................................... 36
8.13 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 37
9 Voice List.................................................................................................................................. 38
10 Style List.................................................................................................................................... 45
11 Song List................................................................................................................................... 47
12 Demo List................................................................................................................................. 49
13 Chord List................................................................................................................................. 50
14 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 52
15 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 54
16 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 55
17 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 56
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1 General information
1.1 Further information
General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.2 Notational conventions
Letterings
On our website (
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Online guides
Personal
consultation
Service
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
Displays
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
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General information
Instructions
Cross-references
1.3 Symbols and signal words
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
Automatic operation is started.
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3. Switch o the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the crossreference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
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‘Cross-references’ on page 6.
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Intended use
Safety
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking
hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces
and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if
you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid
direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside
can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be main‐
tained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano key‐
board. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐
sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage
(AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical
storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a
longer period.
NOTICE!
Risk of re due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐
teries.
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NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some
time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay
if necessary, i.e. felt-pad oor protectors or similar.
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3 Features
Features
The keyboard is characterized by the following features:
n Keyboard: 61 keys with adjustable touch velocity
n 64-voice polyphony
n 390 voices
n 100 styles
n 110 rehearsal songs
n 8 demo songs
n Record and playback function
n 4 memory locations
n Reverb
n Chorus
n Split mode
n Metronome
n Transpose function
n Speaker: 2 × 10 W
n Connections: Headphones output, sustain pedal, USB
n Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
n Automatic shuto
n Battery operation possible (6x AA battery, not included)
n Includes power supply
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Assembly instructions
4 Assembly instructions
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Set up the device in the desired location.
Power supply
The device can be powered by batteries or with the included AC adapter.
Batteries
1. Make sure that the device is turned o before you connect it to the power
supply or disconnect it.
2. Turn the volume knob counter-clockwise to minimum before connecting the
keyboard to the power supply or to other devices. This is to protect the
speakers from damage.
3. Take o the battery compartment cover on the underside of the keyboard.
4. Insert six AA/R6 size batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity according to
the marks.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a
longer period.
Always use batteries of the same type and do not use new and used batteries
at the same time.
5. Reattach the battery compartment cover and snap it into place.
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Power adapter
1. Make sure that the device is turned o before you connect it to the power
supply or disconnect it.
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2. Turn the volume knob counter-clockwise to minimum before connecting the
keyboard to the power supply or to other devices. This is to protect the
speakers from damage.
3. Connect the cable from the power adapter outlet to the input socket [12V] on
the rear panel of the keyboard.
Plug the power adapter into a properly wired mains wall outlet.
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5 Control panel and connections
Overview
Operating panel
1 Button to turn the keyboard on and o.
2 Rotary control [VOLUME] to set the volume.
3 [TEMPO +]/[TEMPO –] buttons to increase / decrease the tempo.
4 [CHORD DICT./LESSON] buttons to activate the learning mode and call the chord dictionary.
5 [MIXER] button to adjust the volume of each component.
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6 [START/STOP] button to play the rehearsal songs in [SONG] mode and to start and stop Styles in [STYLE] mode.
7 [SYNC START] for activating and deactivating the synchronous start of the Auto Accompaniment.
8 [INTRO/ENDING] button selecting an Intro or Ending.
9 [FILL A] button to select Fill A/Main A.
10 [FILL B] button to select Fill B/Main B.
11 [FADE IN/OUT] button to fade the currently playing Style in or out.
12 [CHORD] button for setting up the chord recognition mode.
13 [RECORD] button to start or stop a real time recording.
14 [PLAY] button to play the recorded User song.
15 [VOICE] button to call up the [VOICE] mode. Pressing both [VOICE] and [STYLE] buttons simultaneously will start the
automatic playback of the demo songs.
16 [STYLE] button to call up the [STYLE] mode. Pressing both [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons simultaneously will start the
automatic playback of the demo songs.
17 [SONG] button to call up the [SONG] mode.
18 [STORE] button to save the current settings to a specic memory location.
19 [M1] to [M4] buttons to call up the saved settings.
20 [O.T.S.] button (One Touch Setting) for sound pre-assignment.
21 [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and ne tuning of parameters.
22 [METRO] button to turn the Metronome function on and o.
23 [TRANSPOSE +] and [TRANSPOSE –] buttons.
24 [DUAL] button to turn the Dual mode on and o.
25 [LOWER] button to turn the key assignment for the left hand on and o.
26 [SUSTAIN] button to turn the Sustain eect on and o.
27 Numeric buttons to select a number or a parameter setting.
28 Pitch bend wheel for changing the pitch.
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Display
1 LED [MODULATION]
Lights up on Modulation.
2 LED [RECORD]
Lights up when recording.
3 Bass clef.
4 Treble clef.
5 ‘VOICE/STYLE/DEMO/SONG’
Voice/Style/Demo/Song number display.
6 ‘CHORD’
Chord display.
7 ‘MEASURE’
Measure display.
8 ‘BEAT’
Beat display within the bar.
9 ‘TEMPO’
Tempo display.
10 ‘MEMORY1/2/3/4 / O.T.S.’
Memory location display 1 to 4 and O.T.S.
11 LED [TOUCH]
Lights up when the velocity sensitivity is being adjusted.
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12 LED [SUSTAIN]
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Lights up when a Sustain pedal is connected.
13 ‘DUAL/LOWER/DSP’
Display for Dual mode, left hand assignment and DSP.
14 ‘LESSON 123 / L/R’
Learning mode display for left and right hand.
15 Note display.
16 ‘A.B.C. / FADE / A/B’
Display of automatic bass accompaniment / Fade / A/B.
17 ‘USB’
Lights up when the USB port of the device is connected to a computer.
Rear panel connections
Control panel and connections
1 [USB]
USB/MIDI interface to connect a computer.
2 [SUSTAIN]
Sustain pedal connection.
3 [PHONES]
Output for headphones or external audio devices like active speakers or
ampliers.
4 [12V]
Connection for the power adapter.
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Connectivity options
6 Connectivity options
Headphones
External audio devices
On the back of the keyboard, you can connect headphones to the [PHONES] output
socket.
When you connect headphones, the internal speakers of the keyboard are automati‐
cally disconnected.
Use the [PHONES] output socket to connect the keyboard to an amplier, stereo
device, mixing console or recording device. Plug one end of the audio cable into the
[PHONES] socket on the rear panel of the keyboard and the other end into the input
of the respective audio device.
Computer
NOTICE!
To prevent damage to the speakers, turn the volume down to ‘Mini‐
mum’ before you connect other devices to the keyboard.
MIDI data is sent and received through the USB/MIDI interface.
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7 Switching on / o and basic operation
7.1 Powering up the keyboard
7.1.1 Normal switching on / o
Press the power button on the far left of the operating panel to turn the keyboard on
or o.
7.1.2 Automatic shuto
When the keyboard is not being used for 30 minutes, it switches o automatically. To
turn it on again, press the power button on the unit.
The automatic shuto is activated automatically when powering up the keyboard.
Switching on / o and basic operation
7.2 Adjusting the volume
7.3 Demo songs
Adjust the rotary control [VOLUME] for a pleasant volume for playback and rehearsal.
Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter-clockwise to
reduce the volume.
The eight demo songs built-in in the keyboard show the sound and the pitch range
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of the instrument (see
1. Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons simultaneously to enter the DEMO mode.
2. Select a demo song using the numeric keys or the [+] and [ –] buttons.
After four beats, the rst demo song starts and all eight demo songs will be
played in an endless loop.
3. Press the buttons [STYLE] and [VOICE] again or the [START/STOP] button, to stop
playback and exit the DEMO mode.
Chapter 12 ‘Demo List’ on page 49).
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8 Functions
8.1 Using the Sustain pedal
8.2 Voices and eects
8.2.1 Selecting voices
By using a Sustain pedal, you can make your playing more expressive and let tones
linger after you lift your ngers from the keys of the keyboard. The sustain eect is
activated when you step on the pedal and deactivated when you release it.
8.2.2 Dual mode
The instrument oers 390 exceptionally realistic voices including piano, guitar,
strings, brass and other sounds (see
1. The default and displayed ‘VOICE R1’ is number ‘001’ with the corresponding
shortname ‘GrandPno’ .
2. To select another voice, press the [+] and [ –] buttons or the numeric buttons.
If Dual or Split mode is turned on, you can repeatedly press the [VOICE]
button to navigate through the current selection for the rst right hand
voice ‘VOICE R1’, the second right hand voice ‘VOICE R2’, and the left hand
voice ‘VOICE L’.
In Dual mode, you can play two voices simultaneously.
1. Press the [DUAL] button to enter Dual mode. The display shows ‘VOICE R2’ and
the symbol ‘DUAL’ lights up. The currently set second voice also appears in the
display. If you now press a key, both voices sound simultaneously.
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired voice.
3. Press the [DUAL] button again to exit Dual mode. ‘VOICE R2’ is being disabled
and you only hear the voice set for ‘VOICE R1’ .
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Chapter 9 ‘Voice List’ on page 38).
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8.2.3 Split mode
8.2.4 Sustain
Functions
When the keyboard is split, the Dual mode aects only the keys to the right
of the keyboard split point.
With this function, you can assign dierent voices to certain keyboard areas.
1. Press the [LOWER] button in order to activate the split mode and thus the left
hand voice. ‘VOICE L’ and the shortname for the voice appear simultaneously
in the display.
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired voice.
3. Press the [LOWER] button again to exit Split mode. The ‘LOWER’ symbol turns
o in the display.
8.2.5 Transposing
When the Sustain function is turned on, all tones played on the keyboard linger.
Press the [SUSTAIN] button to turn the Sustain eect on or o.
With this function you can adjust the pitch of the keyboard in 12 semitone steps up
to one octave up or down.
Press the [TRANSPOSE +] and [TRANSPOSE –] buttons to adjust the keyboard
pitch in semitone steps up or down. The display shows ‘XXX Transpos’ .
– Press the [TRANSPOSE +] and [TRANSPOSE –] buttons simultaneously to
restore the default setting (no transposition).
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8.2.6 Pitch bend wheel
While playing the keyboard, you can roll the Pitch bend wheel upward and down‐
ward to vary the pitch up or down. After releasing, the Pitch Bend wheel automati‐
cally returns to its default position.
8.3 Style operation and Auto Accompaniment
The keyboard oers a total of 100 dierent styles from a variety of dierent musical
genres (see
The Auto Accompaniment feature gives you a full backing band. To use it, you only
need to play chords with your left hand while playing with your right hand.
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Chapter 10 ‘Style List’ on page 45).
8.3.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only)
1. Press the [STYLE] button to enter [STYLE] mode. The display shows ‘STYLE’ and
the currently selected Style.
2. Select the desired Style using the buttons [+] and [–] or the numeric buttons.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the Auto Accompaniment's rhythm
track.
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8.3.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)
1. Press the [STYLE] button to enter [STYLE] mode. The display shows ‘STYLE’ and
the currently selected Style.
2. Select the desired Style using the buttons [+] and [–] or the numeric buttons.
3. Press the [CHORD] button to enter Chord Recognition mode. The area dened
for the left hand becomes the Auto Accompaniment area and chords played
here are automatically recognized and used as a base for the Auto Accompani‐
ment with the selected Style.
4. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn on the Synchronous Start function. The
indicators for the beats within the bar are ashing in the display according to
the set tempo. Once you play a chord with your left hand, Auto Accompani‐
ment will start.
5. Try playing other chords with your left hand.
6. Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the Auto Accompaniment.
8.3.3 Auto Accompaniment patterns
Functions
Auto Accompaniment is controlled via several patterns: Intro, Main, Fill-in (A,B), and
Ending.
1. INTRO
To insert an intro, press the [INTRO/ENDING] button before beginning to play.
Depending on the selected Style the rhythm starts with two to four bars, fol‐
lowed by the main part.
2. MAIN
The main part is an Accompaniment pattern of several bars that is repeated
indenitely until a button is pressed to call another pattern of the Auto Accom‐
paniment.
3. FILL
With activated Auto Accompaniment, you can press the [FILL A] or [FILL B]
button to insert a Rhythm or Accompaniment part.
4. ENDING
If you press the [INTRO/ENDING] button while Auto Accompaniment is acti‐
vated, an ending part suitable for the Accompaniment is started, nishing the
song.
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8.3.4 Varying with dierent Accompaniment patterns
1. Press the [STYLE] button and select a Style.
2. Press the [CHORD] button to turn on the Chord Recognition mode and press
the [SYNC START] button.
3. Press the [FILL A] button.
4. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The ‘A ’ symbol is ashing in the display. This
indicates that the Intro is ready to start.
5. Once you play a chord with your left hand, Auto Accompaniment will start. If
the intro is nished, the Auto Accompaniment ows seamlessly into main part
A.
6. Press the [FILL B] button.
A Fill part is inserted, that ows seamlessly into main part B.
7. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button to conclude the song with an Ending. The
style stops after the Ending.
8.3.5 Tempo
8.3.6 Fade
Hold the [FILL A] or [FILL B] button pressed while a Style is being played, so
the selected ll pattern is played until you release the key.
1. Each style of the instrument is programmed with a preset default tempo, but
you can change it using the [TEMPO+] and [TEMPO–] buttons.
2. Press the [TEMPO+]/[TEMPO–] buttons simultaneously, then the tempo is reset
to the factory default setting.
1. FADE IN
Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button while no Style is played.
When the Style begins to play, the Style volume is increased slowly from 0 to
normal volume.
2. FADE OUT
Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button while a Style is played. The Style volume is
slowly decreased from normal volume to 0. Then the Style playback is stopped.
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8.3.7 One Touch Setting
One Touch Setting (O.T.S. or one-key operation) is a convenient function that allows
you to immediately recongure all settings with just one single key press. This is
about rhythm-based compilations of instrument voices. With this function, four
parameter types (M1 to M4) can be loaded.
1. Press the [O.T.S.] button to enter this mode. ‘O.T.S.’ appears in the display.
Press one of the keys [M1] to [M4], then the device loads the corresponding
parameter types that match the current Style. The ABC mode is automatically
turned on at that.
2. Press the [O.T.S.] button again to exit O.T.S. mode.
8.3.8 Chord recognition and ngering techniques
Functions
How the chords are played or displayed for the left hand in the auto accompaniment
on your keyboard is called chord ngering. A distinction is made between single and
multi-nger chords on one hand and the chord detection over the entire keyboard
range.
n Chord basics
A chord consists of three or more notes played together. The most commonly
used chord is the triad consisting of three notes: Root, third and fth of the corre‐
sponding scale. The C major chord for example is formed from the notes C (root),
E (the third note of the C major scale), and G (the fth note of the C major scale).
In the C major chord shown, the lowest note is the root (this is the basic form of
the chord - if you play other notes of the chord as the lowest note, this is called
‘chord inversion’). The root is the central sound of the chord on which the other
chord notes are built upon. The interval between adjacent notes and the root
determines whether the result is a major or minor third.
n Chord structure
The lower interval in our triad (between root and third) determines whether the
result is a major or minor triad. In addition, we can shift the highest note by a half
step up or down to produce two additional chords.
The basic characteristic of the triad remains even if we change the order of the
notes to create dierent inversions. Consecutive chords can be softly connected
in a chord progression, e.g. by choosing suitable chord inversions (also called
‘voicings’).
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n Chord names
Chord names will tell you everything you need to know about a chord. Through
the chord name, you know the root, whether it is a major, minor, or diminished
chord, whether a large or atted seventh is needed and what changes or ten‐
sions are used - all at a glance.
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Chord recognition modes
With the chord recognition mode you can determine how the ngered chords are
interpreted within the auto accompaniment. Press [CHORD] to activate the A.B.C.
mode (chord recognition). The keyboard then automatically recognizes the single or
multi-nger chords played.
n Single-nger chords
With this method, you can play chords with only one, two or three ngers within
the capabilities of the auto accompaniment. Here we show you some examples
of single nger chords (C, Cm, C7 and Cm7).
n Multi-nger chords
With this method, you can play chords with normal ngering within the capabili‐
ties of the auto accompaniment. Here we show you 32 chords using the example
of C chords.
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8.4 Function menu
n Chord recognition throughout the entire keyboard range
If you press the [CHORD] button twice, the Full Range mode is being activated
and the ‘FullRange’ symbol lights up in the display. In this mode, chords being
played over the entire keyboard range are being detected. The Split Point setting
for Auto Accompaniment will be ignored.
Press the [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. The rst function to appear
each time after activation is ‘Octave’ . Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to
select the desired option. Then you can change the parameters using the numeric
buttons or the [ +] / [–] buttons.
Option LCD Control range Default value
Octave shift ‘XXX Octave’ –1 to +1 0
Digital eects ‘DSP’ ON/OFF ON
Reverb eect ‘XXX Rev Type’ 0 to 7 4
Reverb eect
depth
‘XXX Rev Level’ 0 to 32 9
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Option LCD Control range Default value
8.4.1 Octave shift
Chorus eect
depth
Vibrato ‘Modul’ ON/OFF
Touch sensitivity ‘Touch’ OFF, 1, 2, 3 2
Beat ‘XXX Beat’ 0, 2 to 9 4
Fine tuning ‘XXX Tune’ –50 to 50
MIDI receive
channel
MIDI send channel ‘Midi Out’ 01 to 16
Automatic shuto Power O 030, 060, OFF 030
If you don't press any key within ve seconds after entering the function
menu, the menu is automatically closed.
1. First, press the [FUNCTION] button to enter the ‘Octave ’ menu. The display
shows the current setting ‘XXX Octave’ .
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons or the numeric buttons to shift the keyboard setting
by one octave up or down. The default value is ‘000’ .
‘XXX Chr Level’ 0 to 32
‘Midi In’ 01 to 16, ALL
8.4.2 DSP
8.4.3 Reverb eect
With the built-in digital eects, you can give your music more expression and depth
in many ways, e.g. by using reverb eects or adding harmonies.
1. First, press the [FUNCTION] button to enter ‘DSP’ menu. The current setting
appears on the display.
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons to turn the digital eects on or o. The default value
when turning the keyboard on is ‘ON’ .
The Reverb eect lets you simulate the acoustic eects of dierent environmental
conditions.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Reverb eect. The dis‐
play shows the current setting ‘XXX Rev Type’ .
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons to change the Reverb type in a range from 0 to 7.
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8.4.4 Reverb eect depth
8.4.5 Chorus eect
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Reverb eect depth.
The display shows the current setting ‘XXX Rev Level’ .
2. Press the numeric buttons or the [+] / [–] buttons to change the Reverb eect
depth in a range from 0 to 32.
The Chorus eect lets you simulate the acoustic eects of dierent environmental
conditions.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Chorus eect. The dis‐
play shows the current setting ‘XXX Chr Type’ .
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons to change the Chorus type in a range from 0 to 7.
8.4.6 Chorus eect depth
8.4.7 Vibrato eect
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Chorus eect depth.
The display shows the current setting ‘XXX Chr Level’ .
2. Press the numeric buttons or the [+] / [–] buttons to change the Chorus eect
depth in a range from 0 to 32.
The Vibrato eect modulates the tones played on the keyboard.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Vibrato eect. The
current setting appears on the display.
2. Press the [+] or [–] buttons to turn the Vibrato eect on or o.
The Vibrato eect does not aect the Percussion voices.
8.4.8 Touch sensitivity
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With this function you can adjust the touch response of the keyboard at four dif‐
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Parameter Meaning
‘OFF’ Touch sensitivity is o. This can be very recommendable when
playing the organ voice.
‘001’ Soft
In this setting, the volume is higher than usual even when playing
with a soft touch.
‘002’ Normal
This setting corresponds to the usual touch response of a key‐
board.
‘003’ Hard
In this setting, the volume is lower than usual even when playing
with a hard touch.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button until the display shows the setting ‘TOUCH’ .
Use the [ +] or [–] buttons to adjust the Touch sensitivity.
2. If you select ‘OFF’ , the Touch sensitivity is disabled.
8.4.9 Beats
8.4.10 Fine tuning
With this function you can set the beats in a range from 0 to 9.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Beats. The display
shows the current setting ‘XXX Beat’ .
2. Use the numeric buttons and the [ +] or [–] buttons to adjust the Beats.
With this function you can ne tune the entire keyboard in cent steps.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Fine Tuning. The dis‐
play shows the current setting ‘XXX Tune’ .
2. Use the [ +] or [–] buttons to adjust the tuning in a range from –50 to +50
cents. Each time a key is pressed, the value changes by 1 cent. If you press the
buttons [ +] and [–] simultaneously, the tuning is reset to the default value.
The ne tuning aects both keyboard and styles.
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8.4.11 MIDI channels
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the MIDI channels. The
display shows the current setting ‘XXX Midi In’ and ‘XXX Midi Out’. In the func‐
tion menu ‘Midi In’ you can dene on which MIDI channels the Keyboard
receives MIDI information from other devices. Use the numeric buttons or the
[ +] / [–] buttons to select the MIDI Receive channel(s).
Parameter range: Channels 1 to 16 or ‘ALL’ for all channels. Default setting:
‘ALL’ .
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the MIDI channels. The
display shows the current setting ‘XXX Midi In’ and ‘XXX Midi Out’. In the func‐
tion menu ‘Midi Out’ you can dene on which MIDI channels the Keyboard
sends MIDI information to other devices. Use the numeric buttons or the [ +] /
[–] buttons to select the MIDI Send channel.
8.4.12 Automatic shuto
Parameter range: Channels 1 to 16. Default setting: ‘001’.
If the keyboard is not in use, it shuts o automatically after 30 minutes.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the Automatic shuto.
The display shows the current setting ‘XXX Power O’ .
2. Use the [+] or [–] buttons to choose one of these options:
n ‘030’ (automatic shutdown after 30 minutes)
n ‘060’ (automatic shutdown after 60 minutes)
n ‘OFF’ (automatic shutdown o).
If you press the buttons [+] and [–] simultaneously the default setting (auto‐
matic shuto after 30 minutes) is reselected.
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8.5 Mixer menu
This menu is used to adjust the volume of the various style elements.
1. Press the [MIXER] button to enter the Mixer menu. By default, when you open
this menu the option ‘ Accomp’ appears.
2. Press the [MIXER] button repeatedly to select the desired option. Then you can
adjust the selected parameter using the [ +] or [–] buttons.
If you don't press any key within ve seconds after entering the Mixer menu,
the menu is automatically closed.
Tab. 1: Adjustable options and parameters
Option LCD Control range Description
Functions
Accompaniment Volume ‘XXX Accomp’ 000 to 032 Accompaniment volume
Rhythm_s Volume ‘XXX Rhythm_s’ 000 to 032 Percussion instrument 1
Rhythm_m Volume ‘XXX Rhythm_m’ 000 to 032 Percussion instrument 2
Bass Volume ‘XXX Bass’ 000 to 032 Bass
Chord 1 Volume ‘XXX Chord1’ 000 to 032 Polyphonic Melody 1
Chord 2 Volume ‘XXX Chord2’ 000 to 032 Polyphonic Melody 2
Chord 3 Volume ‘XXX Chord3’ 000 to 032 Polyphonic Melody 3
Phrase 1 Volume ‘XXX Phrase1’ 000 to 032 Intermezzo1
Phrase 2 Volume ‘XXX Phrase2’ 000 to 032 Intermezzo 2
Voice R1 Volume ‘XXX Voice R1’ 000 bis 032 Right hand voice
Voice R2 Volume ‘XXX Voice R2 ’ 000 bis 032 Second right hand voice in Dual
mode
Voice L Volume ‘XXX Voice L’ 000 bis 032 Left hand voice
8.6 Metronome
1. Press the [METRO] button to turn the Metronome on or o.
2. Press the [TEMPO +] or [TEMPO –] button to adjust the Metronome tempo.
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8.7 Memory
8.7.1 Load / save parameters
You can store the control panel conguration in the memory of the keyboard and
recall the data any time, if required.
1. Hold the [STORE] button pressed and simultaneously press one of the [M1] to
[M4] buttons. The data are then stored in the respective memory location (M1
to M4). Please note that any data previously stored there will be deleted.
2. Press one of the [M1] to [M4] buttons. The data are then loaded from the corre‐
sponding memory and replace the current settings thereby.
Memory data can not be retrieved if the O.T.S. function is turned on. The
stored data will be reset to the default values when you turn o the key‐
board.
8.8 Record
The keyboard lets you record your playing together with the accompaniment.
1. Press the [RECORD] button. The record icon left of the display is lit and the
beats are ashing in time.
2. Play the notes you want to record or press the [START/STOP] button to start
recording. If you want to record your playing with style accompaniment, turn
on the auto accompaniment and play the chords with your left hand on the
keyboard.
3. Press the [RECORD] button again to stop the recording. The record icon turns
o.
4. Press the [PLAY] button to play back the recording.
5. Press the [PLAY] button again to stop the playback. If you press the [PLAY]
button while recording, the recording is stopped and played back.
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If you turn o the keyboard, the recorded data will be lost.
8.9 Rehearsal songs
8.9.1 Selecting, playing and stopping rehearsal songs
The digital piano oers 110 rehearsal songs in total (see
on page 47). Each song can be practised in learning mode.
1. Press the [SONG] button to enter the playback mode for practising songs. All
rehearsal songs are played in an endless loop. The display shows ‘SONG ’ and
the number of the currently playing song.
2. In ‘SONG ’ mode, use the numeric buttons or the [+] and [–], [START/STOP] but‐
tons to select a rehearsal song.
3. If you press the [START/STOP] button this song is repeated in an endless loop
until you press the [START/STOP] button again. This will not quit the mode for
rehearsal song playback.
Functions
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Chapter 11 ‘Song List’
8.10 Learning mode
Lesson 1 - playing in time
When practising, it is especially important to play the right notes at the right time. In
this mode you can check your progress. There are three training stages.
Press the [SONG] button. Quit the onset of playback with the [START / STOP] button.
Then press the [LESSON] button to call the learning mode. ‘LESSON 1’ appears on the
display. In this mode, it is only rated whether you play the notes at the right time, but
not whether you hit the right notes.
1. In the right hand symbol in the display, a ‘R’ appears, meaning the right hand
is to be practised. Press the [L/R Part] button if you want to practise the left
hand. Then an ‘L’ appears in the left hand symbol. Press the [L/R Part] button
again if you want to practise both hands. ‘L’ and ‘R ’ then appear in the dis‐
play‘s hand symbols.
2. Press the [START/STOP] button, to start practising.
3. If you have selected ‘R’ the right hand voice is muted and you have to play the
right hand yourself. As long as you are in time, you will hear the right hand
voice. If you have selected ‘L’ the left hand voice is muted and you have to play
the left hand yourself. As long as you are in time, you will hear the left hand
voice. Are both ‘L’ and ‘R’ selected the voices for both hands are muted. You
then have to play in time with both hands.
4. After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
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Lesson 2 - hitting the right notes
Lesson 3 - hitting the right notes at
the right time.
Press the [LESSON] button again to enter the learning mode 2. ‘LESSON 2’ appears on
the display. In this mode, it is only rated whether you hit the right notes, but not
whether you play them at the right time. The practising song continues only when
you play the right note.
After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
Press the [LESSON] button again to enter the learning mode 3. ‘LESSON 3’ appears on
the display. In this mode, it is rated whether you play the right notes at the right time.
The practising song continues only when both is correct.
After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
Rating
8.11 Chord dictionary
The rating is based on the level you have achieved during practising:
n Level 1: Try it again.
n Level 2: OK.
n Level 3: Well done.
n Level 4: Outstanding.
After the rating, the rehearsal song will be played again and you can go on prac‐
tising.
The Chord dictionary is basically a built-in ‘Chord book’ assisting you to nd the right
tones of a chord if you e.g. know only the chord name, but not how to play it.
1. DICT 1 (chord learning mode)
Keep the [CHORD DICT.] button pressed for two seconds to enter the ‘DICT.1’
mode. In this mode, the keys from C4 on are used to assign the chord type, and
the keys from C6 to assign the root note. If you have pressed the keys for chord
type and root note, the display shows the chord name and the individual notes
in the notation system.
For example, If you want to play a Cm7 chord, press the C6 key (root note C in
the Cm7 chord). You will hear no sound, but the root note is displayed.
Press the A4 key (chord type for minor-seventh chord, ‘m7’). You will hear no
sound, but the chord name and the notes you should play for the specied
chord appear in the display.
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2. DICT 2 (chord testing mode)
Press the [CHORD DICT.] button again to enter the ‘DICT.2’ mode. The display
shows a randomly generated chord name, but not its individual notes in the
notation system. If you play the right chord within three seconds, the next ran‐
domly generated chord name appears. If this does not happen, the individual
notes of the chord in the notation system appear automatically in the display.
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3. Press the [CHORD DICT.] button a third time to exit the chord dictionary.
In the chord dictionary, the 12 root notes and 24 chord types are presented as fol‐
lows:
Key names Root note Key names Root note
C6 C
C#6 C#/D
b
D6 D Ab6
Eb6
D#/Eb6
E6 E Bb6
F#6 F#/G
G6 G
G#/A
A6 A
A#/B
b
b
b
F6 F B6 B
Key names Chord type Key names Chord type
C4 M C5 7b9
C#4
M(9)
C#5
D4 6 D5
7(9)
7(#9)
Eb4 mM7 Eb5 7b13
E4 M7 E5 7(13)
F4 m F5
F#4
m(9)
F#5
7(#11)
dim7
G4 m6 G5 dim
Ab4 m7(9) Ab5 7aug
A4 m7 A5 aug
Bb4 m7b5 Bb5 7sus4
B4 7 B5 sus4
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8.12 MIDI functions
8.12.1 What is MIDI?
8.12.2 USB connection
With MIDI connections, the device that controls other devices is called the ‘Master’. A
device that is controlled via MIDI is called ‘Slave’. The MIDI output of the master is to
be connected to the MIDI input of the slave. You cannot connect the MIDI output of a
device to the MIDI input of the same device.
MIDI stands for ‘Musical Instrument Digital Interface’ and represents the standard
interface between a computer and electronic instruments.
You can use the USB connection to exchange MIDI data with computers or other USB
devices that support USB audio via USB cable. MIDI data from computers or other
USB devices can be played back by the sound module of the keyboard.
1. System requirements
n CPU: 300 MHz, Pentium 2 or higher
n RAM: 64 MB or more
n 2 MB free hard disc space
n Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to
avoid technical diculties.
2. Connecting
Connect the USB port on the rear panel of the keyboard to the USB port on
your computer using a standard USB cable (not included).
3. USB precautions
Please heed the following instructions when connecting USB instruments to
computers. Otherwise, the instrument or the computer may ‘crash’, which can
result in data loss. If a ‘crash’ should occur, turn o computer and instrument
and restart them after a few seconds.
– If the computer is in standby or hibernation, wake the computer
before connecting the USB cable.
– Establish the USB connection between computer and instrument
before turning on the instrument.
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8.13 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes and solutions
Functions
You hear a 'pop' sound from the speakers when switching the
digital piano on and o.
No sound can be heard when playing the piano. Make sure that the volume control is set appropriately.
Interference occurs when using a cell phone. Using a cell phone near the keyboard may cause interference.
The auto accompaniment does not start although the Sync
Start function is enabled and a key is pressed.
This is normal. No need to worry.
To prevent this, turn o the mobile phone or use it only at a
safe distance.
Maybe you try to start the Auto Accompaniment by pressing a
button in the right hand area. Auto Accompaniment with Sync
Start function can only be started by pressing a key in the left
hand chord area.
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9 Voice List
No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
Piano 29 EP legend EPLegend
1 Acoustic Grand Piano GrandPno 30 Phase EP 1 PhaseEP1
2 Acoustic Grand Piano /wide GrandPnW 31 Phase EP 2 PhaseEP2
3 Acoustic Grand Piano /dark GrandPnD 32 Funk EP FunkEP1
4 Bright Acoustic Piano BritePno 33 Tremolo EP TremoEP1
5 Bright Acoustic Piano /wide BritePnW 34 Wah EP WahEP1
6 Octave Grand Piano 1 OctPno1 35 Warm EP WarmEP1
7 Octave Grand Piano 2 OctPno2 36 Modern EP 1 ModenEP1
8 Piano & Strings 1 Pno&Str1 37 Choir EP ChoirEP1
9 Piano & Pad 1 Pno&Pad1 38 EP & Strings 1 EP&Str1
10 Piano & Choir 1 Pno&Cho1 39 Clavi Clavi
11 Piano & EP 1 Pno&EP1 40 Pulse Clavi PluseClv
12 Electric Grand Piano E.Grand 41 Phase Clavi PhaseClv
13 Electric Grand Piano /wide E.GrandW 42 Wah Clavi WahClavi
14 Electric Grand Piano /dark E.GrPnoD Organ & Accordion
15 Honky Tonk Piano HnkyTonk 43 Drawbar Organ DrawOrgn
16 Honky Tonk Piano /wide HnyTonkW 44 Detuned Drawbar Organ DeDraOrg
17 Honky Tonk Piano /dark HonkToDa 45 Italian 60's Organ 60'sOrgn
18 Harpsichord Harpsi 46 Drawbar Organ 2 DrawOrg2
19 Harpsichord /octave mix HarpsiO 47 Percussive Organ PercOrgn
20 Harpsichord /wide HarpsiW 48 Detuned Percussive Organ DePerOrg
21 Harpsichord /with key o HarpsiOf 49 Percussive Organ 2 PercOrg2
E. Piano 50 70's Percussive Organ 70'sPcOr
22 Electric Piano 1 E.Piano1 51 Rock Organ RockOrgn
23 Electric Piano 2 E.Piano2 52 Rock Organ 2 RockOrg2
24 Detuned Electric Piano 1 DetunEP1 53 Rotary Organ 1 RotaOrg1
25 Detuned Electric Piano 2 DetunEP2 54 Church Organ ChurOrgn
26 60's Electric Piano 60'sEP 55 Church Organ /octave mix ChurOrgO
27 Electric Piano 1 /velocity mix E.PnoV1 56 Detuned Church Organ DeChuOr1
28 Electric Piano 2 /velocity mix E.PnoV2 57 Church Organ 2 ChurOrg2
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No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
58 Reed Organ ReedOrgn 88 Distorted Rhythm Guitar DistRyth
59 Pu Organ PuOrgn 89 Guitar Harmonics GtrHarmo
60 Accordion Acordion 90 Guitar Feedback GtrFedbk
61 Accordion 2 Acordin2 91 Acoustic Bass AcoBass
62 Harmonica Harmnica 92 Electric Bass /nger FngrBass
63 Harmonica 2 Harmnic2 93 Finger Slap Bass FngrSlap
64 Tango Accordion TangoAcd 94 Electric Bass /pick PickBass
Guitar & Bass 95 Fretless Bass Fretless
65 Acoustic Guitar /nylon NylonGtr 96 Slap Bass 1 SlapBas1
66 Ukulele Ukulele 97 Slap Bass 2 SlapBas2
67 Acoustic Guitar /nylon + key o NylGtrOf 98 Synth Bass 1 SynBass1
68 Acoustic Guitar /nylon 2 NylonGt2 99 Synth Bass 2 SynBass2
69 Velocity Nylon Guitar NylnGtVe 100 Synth Bass /warm WarmBass
70 Acoustic Guitar /steel SteelGtr 101 Synth Bass 3 /resonance ResoBass
71 12-Strings Guitar 12StrGtr 102 Clavi Bass ClavBass
72 Mandolin Mandolin 103 Hammer Hammer
73 Mandolin 2 Mandoli2 104 Synth Bass 4 /attack AtackBas
74 Steel Guitar with Body Sound SteelBdy 105 Synth Bass /rubber RubbBass
75 Electric Guitar /jazz JazzGtr 106 Attack Pulse AtackPls
76 Electric Guitar /pedal steel PedalGtr Strings & Ensemble
77 Electric Guitar /clean CleanGtr 107 Violin Violin
78 Electric Guitar /detuned clean DetClnGt 108 Violin /slow attack SlViolin
79 Mid Tone Guitar MidTonGt 109 Viola Viola
80 Electric Guitar /muted MutedGtr 110 Cello Cello
81 Electric Guitar /funky cutting FunkGt 111 Contrabass Contrabs
82 Electric Guitar /muted velo-sw MutVelGt 112 Tremolo Strings TremStr
83 Jazz Man JazzMan 113 Tremolo Strings 2 TremStr2
84 Overdriven Guitar Ovrdrive 114 Pizzicato Strings PizzStr
85 Guitar Pinch GtPinch 115 Orchestral Harp Harp
86 Distortion Guitar DistGtr 116 Yang Chin YangChin
87 Distortion Guitar /with feedback FeedbkGt 117 Timpani 1 Timpani1
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No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
118 String Ensembles 1 Strings1 148 Synth Brass 1 SynBras1
119 String Ensembles 2 Strings2 149 Synth Brass 2 SynBras2
120 Strings & Brass Str&Bras 150 Synth Brass 3 SynBras3
121 60's Strings 60'sStr 151 Synth Brass 4 SynBras4
122 Synth Strings 1 SynStrs1 152 Analog Synth Brass 1 AnaBras1
123 Synth Strings 2 SynStrs2 153 Analog Synth Brass 2 AnaBras2
124 Synth Strings 3 SynStrs3 154 Jump Brass JumpBras
125 Choir Aahs ChoirAah 155 Soprano Sax SprnoSax
126 Choir Aahs 2 ChoirAh2 156 Soprano Sax 2 SprnSax2
127 Voice Oohs VoiceOoh 157 Alto Sax AltoSax
128 Humming Humming 158 Alto Sax 2 AltoSax2
129 Synth Voice SynVoice 159 Tenor Sax TenorSax
130 Anlong Voice AnlVoice 160 Tenor Sax 2 TenoSax2
131 Orchestra Hit OrchHit 161 Baritone Sax BariSax
132 Bass Hit Plus BassHit 162 Baritone Sax 2 BariSax2
133 6th Hit 6thHit 163 Sax Band SaxBand
134 Euro Hit EuroHit Flute & Woodwind
Brass & Saxophone 164 Oboe Oboe
135 Trumpet Trumpet 165 Oboe 2 Oboe2
136 Dark Trumpet Soft DarkTrp 166 English Horn EngHorn
137 Trombone Trombone 167 English Horn 2 EngHorn2
138 Trombone 2 Trmbone2 168 Bassoon Bassoon
139 Bright Trombone BritBone 169 Bassoon 2 Bassoon2
140 Tuba Tuba 170 Clarinet Clarinet
141 Muted Trumpet MuteTrp1 171 Clarinet 2 Clarine2
142 Muted Trumpet 2 MuteTrp2 172 Piccolo Piccolo
143 French Horn FrHorn 173 Piccolo 2 Piccolo2
144 French Horn 2 /warm FrHorn2 174 Flute Flute
145 Brass Section Brass 175 Flute 2 Flute2
146 Brass Section 2 /octave mix Brass2 176 Sweet Flute SweeFlut
147 Brass Section 3 Brass3 177 Recorder Recorder
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No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
178 Pan Flute PanFlute 208 Pad 7 /halo HaloPad
179 Sweet Pan Flute SwPanFlu 209 Pad 8 /sweep SweepPad
180 Blown Bottle Bottle 210 Square Square
181 Shakuhachi Shakhchi 211 Slow Square Lead SlwSquLd
182 Whistle Whistle 212 Sine Solo SineSolo
183 Ocarina Ocarina 213 Square Lead SquareLd
Lead & Pad 214 Wavy Sawtooth WavySaw
184 Lead 1 /square SquareLd 215 Super Analog SuperAna
185 Lead 1a /square 2 SquarLd2 216 Big Lead BigLead
186 Lead 1b /sine SineLead 217 Bauble Lead BaubleLd
187 Lead 2 /sawtooth SawLead1 218 PWM 4th Rezz4th
188 Lead 2a /sawtooth 2 SawLead2 219 PWM 4th Soft Rezz4thS
189 Lead 2b /saw + pulse SawPlsLd 220 Synth Calliope Soft CalioLdS
190 Lead 2c /double sawtooth DubSawLd 221 Chier Lead 2 ChiLd2
191 Lead 2d /sequenced analog SquAnaLd 222 Chier Lead 3 ChiLd3
192 Lead 3 /calliope CaliopLd 223 Charang 2 CharaLd2
193 Lead 4 /chi ChiLd 224 Wire Lead 2 WireLd2
194 Lead 5 /charang CharanLd 225 Charang 3 CharaLd3
195 Lead 5a /wire lead WireLead 226 Soft Vox SVoiceLd
196 Lead 6 /voice VoiceLd 227 5th SawWave 2 FifthLd2
197 Lead 7 /fths FifthsLd 228 Fifth Lead Soft FiftLdSf
198 Lead 8 /bass + lead BassLead 229 Fifth Lead FifLead
199 Lead 8a /soft wrl SftWrlLd 230 Massiness Massin
200 Pad 1 /new age NewAgePd 231 Delayed Lead 2 DlyLead2
201 Pad 2 /warm WarmPad 232 Delayed Lead 3 DlyLead3
202 Pad 2a /sine pad SinePad 233 New Age Pad 2 NewAgPd2
203 Pad 3 /polysynth PolySyPd 234 New Age Pad 3 NewAgPd3
204 Pad 4 /choir ChoirPad 235 Warm Pad 2 WarmPad2
205 Pad 4a /itopia ItopiaPd 236 PWM Pad PWMPad
206 Pad 5 /bowed BowedPad 237 Warmly Pad WarmlyPd
207 Pad 6 /metallic MetalPad 238 Poly Synth 2 PlySyPd2
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No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
239 Click Pad ClickPad 269 FX 8 /sci- Sci-Fi
240 Analog Pad AnaloPad 270 Sci-Fi 2 Sci-Fi2
241 Space Voice ChoirPd2 271 Guitar Fret Noise FretNoiz
242 Bowed Pad 2 BowedPd2 272 Guitar Cutting Noise GtCtNoiz
243 Bowed Pad 3 BowedPd3 273 Acoustic Bass String Slap BsStSlap
244 Metallic Pad 2 MetalPd2 274 Guitar Fret Noise 2 FreNoiz2
245 Pan Pad 1 PanPad1 275 Guitar Cutting Noise 2 GtCtNoz2
246 Pan Pad 2 PanPad2 276 Acoustic Bass String Slap 2 BsStSlp2
247 Halo Pad 2 HaloPad2 277 Breath Noise BrthNoiz
248 Halo Pad 3 HaloPad3 278 Flute Key Click FlKeyClk
249 Sweep Pad 2 SweepPd2 279 Breath Noise 2 BrthNoz2
250 Dipolar Pad DipolPad 280 Flute Key Click 2 FlKeyCk2
251 Rising Rising 281 Seashore Seashore
FX & Eects 282 Rain Rain
252 FX 1 /rain FXRain 283 Thunder Thunder
253 FX 2 /soundtrack Soundtrk 284 Wind Wind
254 Prelude Prelude 285 Stream Stream
255 FX 3 /crystal Crystal 286 Bubble Bubble
256 FX 3a /synth mallet SynMalet 287 Seashore 2 Seashor2
257 Crystal 2 Crystal2 288 Bird Tweet Tweet
258 FX 4 /atmosphere Atmosphr 289 Dog Dog
259 Warm Air WarmAir 290 Horse Gallop HouseGlp
260 FX 5 /brightness Bright 291 Bird Tweet 2 Tweet2
261 Smog Smog 292 Telephone Ring Telphone
262 FX 6 /goblins Goblins 293 Telephone Ring 2 Telphon2
263 Goblin 2 Goblins2 294 Door Creaking DoorCrek
264 FX 7 /echoes Echoes 295 Door Door
265 FX 7a /echo bell EchoBell 296 Scratch Scratch
266 FX 7b /echo pan EchoPan 297 Wind Chime WindChim
267 Echo Drops 2 Echoes2 298 Helicopter Helicptr
268 Echo Bell 2 EchoBel2 299 Car Engine CarEngin
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No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
300 Car Stop CarStop 330 Fiddle Fiddle
301 Car Pass CarPass 331 Fiddle 2 Fiddle2
302 Car Crash CarCrash 332 Shanai Shanai
303 Siren Siren 333 Shanai 2 Shanai2
304 Train Train Percussive & Drums
305 Jetplane Jetplane 334 Celesta Celesta
306 Starship Starship 335 Celesta 2 Celesta2
307 Burst Noise BurtNoiz 336 Glockenspiel l Glocken
308 Applause Applause 337 Glockenspiel 2 Glocken2
309 Laughing Laughing 338 Music Box MusicBox
310 Screaming Scream 339 Music Box 2 MusicBo2
311 Punch Punch 340 Vibraphone Vibra
312 Heart Beat HeartBet 341 Vibraphone /wide VibraW
313 Footsteps Footstep 342 Marimba Marimba
314 Gunshot Gunshot 343 Marimba /wide MarimbaW
315 Machine Gun MachnGun 344 Xylophone Xylophon
316 Lasergun Lasergun 345 Xylophone 2 Xylopho2
317 Explosion Explosio 346 Tubular Bells TubulBel
Ethnic & Combined 347 Church Bell ChurBell
318 Sitar Sitar 348 Carillon Carillon
319 Sitar 2 /bend Sitar2 349 Dulcimer Dulcimer
320 Banjo Banjo 350 Santur Santur
321 Banjo 2 Banjo2 351 Tinkle Bell TnklBell
322 Shamisen Shamisen 352 Tinkle Bell 2 TnkBell2
323 Shamisen 2 Shamise2 353 Tinkle Bell 3 TnkBell3
324 Koto Koto 354 Agogo Agogo
325 Taisho Koto TaishoKt 355 Agogo 2 Agogo2
326 Kalimba Kalimba 356 Agogo 3 Agogo3
327 Kalimba 2 Kalimba2 357 Steel Drums SteelDrm
328 Bag Pipe Bagpipe 358 Steel Drums 2 StelDrm2
329 Bag pipe 2 Bagpipe2 359 Steel Drums 3 StelDrm3
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Voice List
No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
360 Woodblock WoodBlok 376 Rhythm Box Tom RhythBox
361 Castanets Castanet 377 Electric Drum ElecDrum
362 Woodblock 2 WoodBlo2 378 Electric Drum 2 ElecDrm2
363 Castanets 2 Castant2 379 Electric Drum 3 ElecDrm3
364 Woodblock 3 WoodBlo3 380 Electric Drum 4 ElecDrm4
365 Castanets 3 Castan3 381 Reverse Cymbal RevCymbl
366 Taiko Drum TaikoDrm 382 Standard Set StandSet
367 Taiko Drum 2 TaikDrm2 383 Room Set RoomSet
368 Taiko Drum 3 TaikDrm3 384 Power Set PowerSet
369 ConcertBass Drum ConBasDm 385 Electronic Set ElectSet
370 ConcertBass Drum 2 ConBasD2 386 Analog Set AnalgSet
371 ConcertBass Drum 3 ConBasD3 387 Jazz Set JazzSet
372 Melodic Tom MelodTom 388 Brush Set BrushSet
373 Melodic Tom 2 /power MeldTom2 389 Orchestra Set OrcheSet
374 Melodic Tom 3 MeldTom3 390 SFX Set SFXSet
375 Synth Drum SynDrum
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Style List
10 Style List
No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
8BEAT 27 Pop Beat PopBeat
1 8Beat Dance 8BtDance 28 Soft Ballad SoftBald
2 8Beat Piano 1 8BtPian1 29 Natural Ballad NatulBld
3 8Beat Piano 2 8BtPian2 30 Love Ballad LoveBld
4 Guitar Pop 1 GtPop1 31 Slow Ballad SlowBald
5 8Beat Ballad 8BtBld 32 Sweet Pop SweetPop
6 8Beat Pop 8BtPop ROCK
7 Pop Funk PopFunk 33 Slow Rock SlowRock
8 Rhythm & Beat Rhy&Bt 34 Soft Rock SoftRock
9 Guitar Pop 2 GtPop2 35 Pop Rock 2 PopRock2
10 8Beat 1 8Beat1 36 Easy Rock EasyRock
11 8Beat 2 8Beat2 37 New Shue NewShu
16BEAT 38 R'N'R 1 R'N'R1
12 16Beat 1 Pop16Bt1 39 Rock Shue 1 RockShf1
13 16Beat R&B 16BtR&B 40 Rock Shue 2 RockShf2
14 Pop 16Beat 2 Pop16Bt2 BALLROOM
15 16Beat Funk 2 16BtFuk2 43 Tango Tango
16 16Beat Dance 16BtDanc 44 Slow Fox SlowFox
17 Pop 16Beat 3 Pop16Bt3 45 Slow Waltz 1 SlowWlz1
18 16Beat 1 16Beat1 46 Salsa 1 Salsa1
19 Cool Beat CoolBeat 47 Cha Cha 1 ChaCha1
20 16Beat 2 16Beat2 48 Cha Cha 2 ChaCha2
21 Pop She PopSh 49 Beguine 1 Beguine1
POP & BALLAD 50 Rhumba 1 Rhumba1
22 6/8 Pop 6/8Pop 51 Samba 1 Samba1
23 Pop Dance PopDance 52 Samba 2 Samba2
24 Pop Fusion PopFusn 53 Jive Jive
25 Fusion Shue FusShu DANCE
26 Analog Night AnalogNt 54 Down Beat DownBeat
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Style List
No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
55 Techno Techno LATIN/LATIN DANCE
56 Hip Hop 1 HipHop1 78 Bossa Nova BosaNov
57 Rap Rap 79 Latin Latin
58 Disco Party DscParty 80 Dance Reggae DanRegga
59 Sky Sky 81 Pasodoble Pasodobl
60 Hip Hop 2 HipHop2 82 Rumba 2 Rumba2
SOUL & FUNK & JAZZ 83 Pop Cha Cha PChaCha
61 Big Band BigBand 84 Salsa 2 Salsa2
62 Jay R&B JayR&B WALTZ & TRADITIONAL
63 Gospel Swing GopSwing 85 Waltz Waltz
64 Groove Funk GrooveFk 86 Italian Mazurka ItaMazuk
65 Hip Hop Beat HipHopBt 87 Mariachi Waltz MariWltz
66 R & B R&B 88 Vienna Waltz VinaWltz
67 Swing Swing 89 Slow Waltz 2 SlowWlz2
68 Cool Jazz Ballad CoolJzBd 90 Polka 1 Polka1
69 Big Band 40's Band40's 91 German Polka GerPolka
70 Modern Jazz Ballad MdJzBald 92 March 1 March1
71 Orchestra Swing OrhSwing 93 Polka 2 Polka2
COUNTRY 94 US March USMarch
72 Modern Country ModernCt 95 Mazurka Mazurka
73 Bluegrass Bluegras WORLD
74 Country Pop 1 CntyPop1 96 Enka Ballad EnkaBald
75 Country Pop 2 CntyPop2 97 Venezia Venezia
76 2/4 Country 2/4Cntry 98 6/8 Flipper 6/8Flipp
77 Country Folk CntyFolk 99 Norteno Norteno
100 Dangdut Dangdut
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Song List
11 Song List
No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
FOLK & COUNTRY 28 Entertainer Entertai
1 Christmas Sound ChrisSou 29 Annie Laurie AnnieLau
2 Red River Valley RedRiver 30 Rumba Romance Romance
3 Susanna Susanna 31 Last Rose Of Summer LastRose
4 Wave Of Danube Danube 32 The Old King Cole OldKingC
5 Long Long Ago LongAgo 33 Auld Lang Syne AuldLaSy
6 Jambalaya Jambalay 34 Ding! Dong! Merrily On High DingDong
7 Bridge Bridge 35 Christmas Coming ChrisCom
8 Battle Hymne Of The Republic Battle 36 Go Tell It On The Mountain GoTellIt
9 The Old Gray Mare GrayMare JAZZ & FUSION
10 American Patrol USPatrol 37 You Are My Sunshine MySun
11 In The Rain InRain 38 June Samba JunSamba
12 Sippin'Cider Through A Straw SCTStraw 39 Funk Funk
13 Country Country 40 I Can...... ICan…
14 Old Folks at Home OldFolks 41 Sea Shore SeaShore
GOLDEN & POP 42 Guitar&Saxphone Gt&Sax
15 On London Bridge LdBridge 43 The Hip Hop's Night HipHopNt
16 House Of Rising Sun HouseSun 44 Blue Lunch BluLunch
17 The Blue-Bells Of Scotland BlueBell 45 Cobweb Cobweb
18 It's Been A Long Long Time LongTime 46 Wine Wine
19 Edelweiss Edelweis 47 Jazz Old Man JzOldMan
20 Der Deitcher's Dog DerDDog 48 Dark Eyes DarkEyes
21 Silent Night SltNight 49 Carlos Carlos
22 Ave Maria AveMaria 50 Sad Sad
23 Five Hundred Miles FHMiles 51 Beautiful Awakening Awaken
24 It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like
Christmas
LikeXmas PIANO
25 Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair LighHair 52 Für Elise1 FurElise
26 Song Of The Pearlsher SongOfTP 53 Robot Doll RobtDoll
27 The Stage Coach TheStage 54 Habanera Habanera
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Song List
No. Long description Display No. Long description Display
55 Turkish March TukMarch 83 Austria Variation AustVari
56 Consolation Consolat 84 Schos Doll's Dance No. 7 DollDan7
57 2-Part Invention #13 In A Minor.B.W. Iii Invntion 85 The Rag-Time Dance Rag-Time
58 Minuet In G Major (BWV Anh. 114) MinuetG1 86 Minuet In G Major (BWV Anh. 116) Minuet
59 Turkish March 2 TukMarh2 87 Schos Doll's Dance No. 2 DollDan2
60 Barcarolle Barcarle 88 Italian Polka ItaPolka
61 Norwegian Dance No.2 NwnDance 89 Piano Sonata In C Major, K.330. III Sonata
62 Moseta Dance MosetaDn 90 To A Wild Rose WildRose
63 Bulie Dance BulieDn 91 Gavotte I GavotteI
64 The Small Gathering Party 92 Waltz Waltz
65 The Return Return 93 Tarantella Taratela
66 The Wagtail Wagtail 94 Inquietude Inquietu
67 Tender Blossom Blossom 95 Frankness Franknes
68 Grace Grace 96 Mazurka Mazurka
69 Cherish The Memories Memories 97 Tchaikovsky Waltz TchWaltz
70 Chopsticks Chopstik 98 Harmony Of The Angels Harmony
71 Four Little Swans FLSwans 99 Gavotte Gavotte
72 Old France OldFranc 100 Neapolitan Song Neapolit
73 Progress Progress 101 Minuet In D Major Minuet
74 Eclogue Eclogue 102 Prelude In E Major Prelude
75 The Limpid Stream Stream 103 The Chase TheChase
76 Brave Cavalier Cavalier 104 Piano Sonata In A Major, K.331. I Sonata2
77 The Chatterbox Chatbox 105 Waltz For Piano In G-Sharp Minor Waltz2
78 Ave Maria 2 AveMari2 106 Moment Musical Moment
79 Prelude In C-Sharp Major Prelude 107 Tender Grieving Grieving
80 Innocence Innocenc 108 Waltzes Waltzes
81 The Happy Farmer HapFarme 109 The Farewell Farewell
82 L' Arabesque L'Arabes 110 Suite Dance SuitDanc
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12 Demo List
No. Long description Display
1 Ballad Ballad
2 Funk Funk
3 Jazz Band JazzBand
4 Dancing Melody DanceMld
5 Mystic River MystRivr
6 Jazz Piano JazzPiano
7 Dream Of Freedom Dream
8 Fusion Fusion
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Chord List
13 Chord List
Chord name Normal chord structure Chord
symbol
0 Major chord [M] 1–3–5 C C
1 Major six-ve chord [6] 1–(3)–5–6 C6 C6
2 Major seventh chord with major seventh [M7] 1–3–(5)–7 CM7 CM7
3 Major seventh chord with augmented eleventh
[M7#11]
4 Major chord with additional ninth [Madd9] 1–2–3–5 CMadd9 CM(9)
5 Major seventh chord with ninth [M9] 1–2–3–(5)–7 CM9 CM7(9)
6 Major sixth-ninth chord [6 9] 1–2–3–(5)–6 C6 9 C6(9)
7 Augmented chord [aug] 1–3–#5 Caug Caug
8 Minor chord [m] 1–b3–5 Cm Cm
9 Minor six-ve chord [m6] 1–b3–5–6 Cm6 Cm6
10 Minor seventh chord with at seventh [M7] 1–b3–(5)–b7 Cm7 Cm7
11 Flat minor seventh chord with diminished fth
[m7b5]
1–(2)–3–#4–(5)–7 CM7#11 CM7(#11)
1–b3–b5–b7 Cm7b5 Cm7(b5)
Represen‐
tation in
the dis‐
play
12 Minor chord with additional ninth [madd9] 1–2–b3–5 Cmadd9 Cm(9)
13 Minor ninth chord [m9] 1–2–b3–(5)–b7 Cm9 Cm7(9)
14 Minor eleventh chord [m11] 1–(2)–b3–4–5–(b7) Cm11 Cm7(11)
15 Minor seventh chord with major seventh [mM7] 1–b3–(5)–7 CmM7 CmM7
16 Minor seventh chord with ninth [mM9] 1–2–b3–(5)–7 CmM9 CmM7(9)
17 Diminished chord [dim] 1–b3–b5 Cdim Cdim
18 Diminished seventh chord [dim7] 1–b3–b5–6 Cdim7 Cdim7
19 Major seventh chord with at seventh [7] 1–3–(5)–b7 C7 C7
20 Flat major seventh chord with suspended fourth
[7sus4]
21 Flat major seventh chord with diminished fth
[7b5]
22 Flat major seventh ninth chord [79] 1–2–3–(5)–b7 C7 9 C7(9)
23 Flat major seventh chord with augmented elev‐
enth [7#11]
24 Flat major seventh chord with thirteenth [7 13] 1–3–(5)–6–b7 or 2–3–5–6–b7 C7 13 C7(13)
1–4–5–b7 C7sus4 C7sus4
1–3–b5–b7 C7b5 C7(b5)
1–2–3–#4–(5)–b7 or 1–(2)–3–#4–5–b7 C7#11 C7(#11)
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Chord name Normal chord structure Chord
symbol
25 Flat major seventh chord with diminished ninth
[7b9]
26 Flat major seventh chord with diminished thir‐
teenth [7b13]
27 Flat major seventh chord with augmented ninth
[7#9]
28 Major seventh chord with augmented fth
[M7aug]
29 Flat major seventh chord with augmented fth
[7aug]
30 Suspended fourth [sus4] 1–4–5 Csus4 Csus4
31 Suspended second [1+2+5] 1–2–5 C1+2+5 C
1–b2–3–(5)–b7 C7b9 C7(b9)
1–3–5–b6–b7 C7b13 C7(b13)
(1)–#2–3–(5)–b7 C7#9 C7(#9)
1–3–#5–7 CM7aug CM7aug
(1)–3–#5–b7 C7aug C7aug
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tation in
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MIDI implementation chart
14 MIDI implementation chart
Function Sent Received Notes
Basic Channel Default 1 ALL
Changed 1-16 1-16
Mode Default No Mode 3
Messages No No
Altered ******** No
Note Number 0 – 127 0 – 127
True voice ******** 0 – 127
Velocity Note Note ON Yes, 9nH,
v = 1 – 127
Note OFF No, 9nH,
v = 0
After Touch Keys No No
Channels No No
Pitch Bend Yes Yes
Control Change 0
1
5
6
7
10
11
64
65
66
67
80
81
91
93
120
121
123
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes, 9nH,
v = 1 – 127
Yes, 9nH,
v = 0 or 8nH,
v = 0 – 127
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bank Select
Modulation
Portamento Time
Data Entry
Volume
Pan
Expression
Sustain Pedal
Portamento ON/OFF
Sostenuto Pedal
Soft Pedal
Reverb Program
Chorus Program
Reverb Level
Chorus Level
All Sound O
Reset All Controllers
All Notes O
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MIDI implementation chart
Function Sent Received Notes
Program Change True # Yes
********
System Exclusive No Yes
System Common Song Position Pointer No No
Song Select No No
Tune Request No No
System Real Time Clock Yes No
Commands No No
Aux Messages Local ON/OFF No No
ALL Notes OFF No Yes
Active Sensing Yes Yes
System Reset No Yes
MIDI channel modes
POLY MONO
OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2
OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4
Yes
0 – 127
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Technical specications
15 Technical specications
Input connections Power supply Connection socket for external power adapter
Sustain pedal 1 × 1/4" jack socket
Output connections Headphones, external audio
devices
MIDI port USB to host
Keyboard 61 keys with adjustable touch velocity
Polyphony 64-voice
Voices 390
Styles 100
Eects Reverb, Chorus
Pedal Sustain
Operating elements On / o switch, volume control, start / stop button, numeric keypad and buttons to select
Learning Mode, left hand, right hand, Chord Dictionary, Tempo, Mixer, Saving, Memory Locations
M1 to M4, O.T.S., Dual Mode, Split Mode, Metronome, Touch Sensitivity, Transposition, Fine
Tuning.
Auto Accompaniment [START/STOP], [SYNC START], [INTRO]/[ENDING]/ [FILL A/B], [FADE IN/OUT],[CHORD]
Recording function Record and playback
Practising songs 110
Demo pieces 8
Speaker 2 × 10 W, 4 Ω
1 × 1/4" jack socket
Power supply
Operating voltage
Operating system Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
Dimensions (W × H × D) 955 mm × 145 mm × 360 mm
Weight 4.5 kg
Colour Black
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
Further information
Sustain pedal Suitable sustain pedal optionally available (item no. 320312)
Cover Suitable cover optionally available (item no. 486652 and item no. 493056)
external plug-in power supply, 100 - 240 V
Batteries: 6 × NiMH type AA/R6 (not included)
12 V
/ 1000 mA, centre positive
Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
50/60 Hz or
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16 Plug and connection assignment
Plug and connection assignment
Introduction
Balanced and unbalanced transmis‐
sion
1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbal‐
anced)
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable
equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated:
Even if a plug ts into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed
power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!
Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hi
use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical rep‐
resentatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding
while the signal is transmitted through the core.
Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at
low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred,
because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In
addition to the conductors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second
core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
Since the interference aects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted
signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal
without any noise interference.
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground
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Protecting the environment
17 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have
been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make
sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the
packaging.
Disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into re. Dispose of
the batteries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at
appropriate collection sites.
Disposal of your old device
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal
household waste.
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local
waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations
that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de
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