Farfisa TK 628 User manual

GB - USER’S MANUAL ................................................................ 2

F - MANUEL D’UTILISATION ....................................................16

D - BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG .................................................. 30

E - INSTRUCCIONES DE USO .................................................. 44

I - MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI .................................................. 58

GUARANTEE-GARANTIE-GARANTIE-GARANTIA-GARANZIA ........76

TK 628

BONTEMPI S.p.A. - Viale Don Bosco, 35 - 62018 Potenza Picena (MC) - Italy

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INTRODUCTION

1.TECHNICAL CARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MUSIC-STAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MAINS SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BATTERY SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BONTEMPI OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

4. SOCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

5. DIRECTIONS ON THE KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

THE RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS OF THE MANUAL DRUM . . .5

LETTERS ON THE LEFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

DJ STYLE SECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

THE DICTIONARY CHORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6.THE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

7. HOW TO USE THE KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SWITCH ON AND SWITCH OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

DEMO – CHOSEN EXCERPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

VOLUMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SONGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

THE SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THE TRANSPOSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THE PIANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THE METRONOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THE KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

THE SOUNDS OF THE LEFT PART OR LOWER

. . . . . . . . . . . .8

THE STYLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TEMPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

INTRO / ENDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

KEY START/FILL IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MIDI IN OFF/ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ARRANGER OFF / ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

INDEX

SPLIT/FULL KEYB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

EASY CHORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

FREE CHORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MEMORY OFF/ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ALARM ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MEDLEY ON / OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DICTIONARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SPLIT 19 or SPLIT 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

REVERB ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SUSTAIN ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MANUAL DRUM ON / OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SEQUENCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAESTRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

DISPLAY DIRECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

1ST LEVEL:TEMPO OF THE TUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2ND LEVEL:THE NOTES OF THE MELODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3RD LEVEL:THE SONG MELODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4TH LEVEL:THE SONG CHORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5TH LEVEL:ACCOMPANIMENT WITH ORCHESTRA. . . . . . . . .12

USING THE NUMBERS AND LETTERS ON THE KEYBOARD .12

9. MAINTENANCE AND REMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

10.TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

11. CONNECTION TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . . .14

12.

FREE MUSICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE FROM INTERNET

.15

13. DETAILED MIDI IMPLEMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

14. SONGS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

15.ACCOMPANIMENT SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

16. SOUNDS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

17. STYLES LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

18. DICTIONARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

19. GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

TECHNICAL CARACTERISTICS

Controls:Volume of Accompaniment,ARRANGER ON/OFF, Split

19 / 24, Full Keyb./Split

General controls: ON/OFF, Master Volume, Select, Easy Play,

Style, Song, Sound

DICTIONARY: Chord dictionary on the display

DEMO: Demo song

SONGS: 32 pre-recorded songs with Medley ON/OFF

MAESTRO: 5 learning levels

AMPLIFICATION: Stereo 2+2 watt (RMS)

Two high efficiency Ø100 mm speakers

POWER:8x 1,5 Volt IEC R14/C batteries

AC/DC Adapter – Input Vdc= 12 V / I = 500 mA

PHONES/AUX-OUT: Output for headphones and external

amplification.

USB-MIDI: Computer connection point for data receipt

and transmission

DIMENSIONS: (918 x 320 x 105) mm

WEIGHT: 4,4 Kg

KEYBOARD: 61 professional keys (C-C)

POLYPHONY: maximum 16 notes

DISPLAY: LCD 80 x 40 mm

BASIC SOUNDS: 100 polyphonic tones

TRANSPOSER: range +/– 6 semitones

PIANO: immediate selection of the piano tone

SOUNDS FOR ACCOMPANIMENT: 6 polyphonic tones

EFFECTS: REVERB and SUSTAIN

STYLES: 64 rhythms

DJ STYLES: 6 styles with 13 effects

Controls: START/STOP, DOWN BEAT,TEMPO +/–,

KEY START/FILL IN, INTRO/ENDING

METRONOME: with immediate control

MANUAL DRUM: 36 rhythm percussions on the keyboard, with

25 effects

SEQUENCER: RECORD and PLAY to record and listen

AUTOMATIC ACCOMPANIMENT: Free Chord, Easy Chord

SIGMA S.p.A. reserves all rights to modify specifications of this product without notice

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INTRODUCTION

MUSIC-STAND

Insert the music-stand in the special holes located on the back-

side of the keyboard.

POWER SUPPLY

This electronic keyboard can function with mains or battery.

MAINS SUPPLY

The instrument can be

supplied by the AC/DC

“AD 177” (Vdc =12V

/ I = 500mA) positive

central adapter con-

forms to national and international safety regulations covering

electrical appliances.

RECOMMENDATIONS: The socket (1) for the adapter plug

must be easily accessible. Inserting the plug into the socket at

the back of the instrument automatically cuts off supply from

the batteries. Ensure that the adapter is sufficiently ventilated

and that the ventilation slits are not covered with objects such

as newpapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the

adapter to drops or splashes of water.

WARNING:All batteries or transformers with safety insulation

must be checked regularly for faults in cable, wire, or plug insu-

lation or other parts.

BATTERY SUPPLY

This instrument works with eight 1.5V IEC R14/C batteries

(not supplied) which are

inserted in the housing at the

bottom.

To open press on the part of

the lid marked OPEN. Fit

the batteries as shown at the

bottom of the housing.

ADVICE ON USING THE BATTERIES

• Take worn batteries out.

• Avoid using batteries of different types at the same time.

• Do not use combinations of new and worn batteries.

• Do not shortcircuit the power supply terminals.

INTRODUCTION

WASTE DISPOSAL STANDARDS

For information regarding the disposal of the items mentioned

here below, please refer to Council Administration office regar-

ding specialised waste collection centres.

1. DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES

Protect the environment by disposing of bat-

teries in the special containers provided for

this use.

2- PACKAGING DISPOSAL

Take the paper, cardboard and corrugated board to the appro-

priate waste collection centres. Plastic material must be placed

in the relevant collection containers.

The symbols indicating the various types of plastic are:

Key for the different types of plastic materials:

PET= Polyethylene terephtalate

PE= Polyethylene, code 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD

PVC=Polyvinyl chloride

PP= Polypropylene

PS= Polystyrene, Polystyrene foam

O= Other polymers (ABS, Laminates, etc.)

3 - WASTE DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELEC-

TRONIC APPLIANCES

All articles displaying this symbol on the body, packa-

ging or instruction manual of same, must not be

thrown away into normal disposal bins but brought

to specialised waste disposal centres. Here, the various mate-

rials will be divided by characteristics and recycled, thus making

an important contribution to environmental protection.

INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

Always quote the serial

number on the bottom of

the keyboard in any corre-

spondence.

BONTEMPI OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

LE127 - Metal legs

SI G MA S.p.A.

VIALE DON BOSCO, 35

62018 POTENZA PICENA (MC)

ITALY

MODEL

TK 628

RATING

..............................

SER. N°.

..............................

PET

PVC

LE 127

INPUT

D C 1 2 V

OFF ON

(1)

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DJ STYLE – Enables the DJ STYLE rhythm with the “com-

plex harmonies” and effects on the right side of the key-

board..

INTRO/ENDING – Prepares a musical intro or plays an

ending when the rhythm is on.

KEY START/FILL IN – Allows rhythm to be enabled by

pressing one or more keys or enables changes while rhythm

is on.

PAUSE/CONTINUE – Allows you to interrupt the perfor-

mance and start again from the same point.

START/STOP-PLAY/STOP – Starts/Stops a rhythm style

or a song.

STYLES – Selects the rhythm styles.

SONGS – Selects the pre-recorded songs.

SOUNDS – Selects the right-hand sound.

TRANSPOSER +/– - Allows pitch of notes to be changed.

SEQUENCER RECORD – Records what is being played.

SEQUENCER PLAY – Plays what has been recorded.

ON/OFF – Turns the instrument on and off.

VOLUME MASTER – Selects the master volume.

VOLUME ACCOMP. – Selects the accompaniment volume.

TEMPO +/– - Sets the tempo for style performance, songs

or metronome.

SELECT 0-9 and +/– - Selects functions, rhythms, songs

and sounds.

EASY PLAY – Depending on the style, selects right-hand

and left-hand tone, the best tempo for the performance and

sets the FREE CHORD setting on the keyboard. In the 32

songs, it selects the sound and the tempo connected to the

songs.

METRONOME – Switches on and off the metronome beat.

PIANO – Enables PIANO tone and identification of chords

across the whole keyboard.

MAESTRO – Enters the 5 levels learning mode.

DEMO SONG – Plays the demo song.

CONTROL PANEL

SOCKETS

PHONES / AUX-OUT – Socket for headphones and Hi-Fi;

output impedance 150 Ohm – To play without disturbing

and/or being disturbed, you can use a stereo headphone.When

the cable is inserted the speaker is automatically excluded and

all sections of the keyboard can be heard in the headphone.The

socket also allows an additional stereo amplifier, a recorder,

etc. to be connected.

Warning: only connect stereo cables to the “PHONES/ AUX-

OUT” socket.

USB-MIDI – Point for connecting the keyboard to a compu-

ter with the cable supplied.

PHONES

AUX. OUT +

INPUT

D C 1 2 V

USB

OFF ON

INPUT DC 12 V - Switches the instrument on with an

AC/DC adapter.

OFF/ON – Switch for turning the instrument on and off.

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1) Indicates the name

of sounds, rhythm

styles, volumes and

other functions.

2) Indicates the selec-

tion for the tone of

the left side of the

keyboard or Lower.

3) Shows the selection

of the sound.

4) Indication of

“Intro”, ”Ending”,

”KeyStart” controls

for the rhythm

style.

5) Indication of enabled SEQUENCER: “Record” or

“Play”.

6) Indication of active automatic accompaniment.

7) Indicates “PIANO” function is active.

8) Indicates “DJ STYLE” function is active.

9)Indicates “TRANS-

POSER” is active

(transposition high

or low).

10) Metronome icon,

shows beat tempo.

11) Indicates the tempo

of the rhythm style,

of the song or of

the metronome.

12) 61 key keyboard sho-

wing notes that are

pressed or that have

to be pressed if in

MAESTRO mode.

13) Indication of Split point (19 or 24).

14) Indication of the identified chord and EASYCHORD

function.

15) Pentagram with notes displayed.

16) Indicates an octave higher for the last 5 keys.

The rhythm instruments of the MANUAL DRUM

When the MANUAL DRUM function is active, each key corresponds to a percussion instrument, and the DJ STYLE characteristic

effects are activated in the right part.

Letters on the left

Indicate the basic note for the name of the chord.

Numbers on the right

Indicate the keys to press to perform the melody with the simplified musical scores.

DJ STYLE sections

The DJ CHORD is on the left side of the keyboard and is used to play the tonality.The DJ LOOP is in the centre and is used to

play the complex harmonies.The DJ STYLE characteristic effects are on the right side.

The DICTIONARY chords

When function 78 DICTIONARY is enabled, the display shows name and composition of chords.

THE DISPLAY

DIRECTIONS ON THE KEYBOARD

14 7

2 3 4 5

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SWITCH ON AND SWITCH OFF

Move on and off to switch the instrument on and off. The switch is at the back

of the instrument. When turned on, the keyboard is set to operate with the

STAGE P. sound, the Pop Hit rhythm and the song La Cucaracha.

DEMO SONG – Chosen excerpt

Switching on the DEMO SONG button, a melody that will emphasise the charac-

teristics of the keyboard will play. To turn off the melody press the DEMO SONG

button.

VOLUMES

To regulate the volume of the instrument you must use buttons MASTER VOLU-

ME + (to turn up) or MASTER VOLUME – (to turn down). By holding the but-

ton pressed down, the variation becomes continuous.

To restore the standard volume press both MASTER VOLUME + and MASTER

VOLUME – buttons together.

SONGS

The instrument contains 32 classic repertoire songs.

To select the songs, enter a three digit number according to the SONGS list.

Example: for song 003 Jingle Bells,

• press the SONGS button (light on);

• enter SELECT, 0, 0, 3 on the numerical keyboard;

• press the PLAY/STOP button to start or stop the musical performance.

When a song is being played, you can immediately listen to other songs by entering the number of the song you have chosen or by

using the SELECT “– / +” buttons.

The PAUSE/CONTINUE button allows you to interrupt the performance and start again from the same point.

The EASY PLAY control sets the melody of the song and the standard TEMPO on the keyboard.

HOW TO USE THE KEYBOARD

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THE SOUNDS

The keyboard features 100 sounds divided into 7 families (e.g. 067-077 STRINGS).

They are selected when the SOUNDS button is on by entering a three digit number between 001 and 100 of the SOUNDS list

you will find at the end of this Instructions Manual.

Example: for VIOLIN type in number 067 (0,6,7with the SELECT keyboard.)

If the display shows “Disable”, this means an incorrect number has been typed in.

Sounds can be selected also by using the SELECT “+ / –” buttons.

IMPORTANT:With some sounds you might notice a slight difference of volume or sound quality when playing them in different areas of the key-

board.This is an inevitable consequence of multiple sampling and not a technical problem.

The TRANSPOSER

The TRANSPOSER +/– controls shift the whole keyboard tonality by +/– 6 semitones.

By pressing one of the two buttons, the display temporarily shows the current value.

The TRANSPOSER variation is always indicated on the display by the “< Tr “ or “ Tr > “ signs.

By simultaneously pressing the “+/–“ buttons of TRANSPOSER, you will return to the standard

00 value.

The PIANO

With the PIANO button, the PIANO sound and the chord identifier will be immediately enabled on the whole keyboard.

The METRONOME

The metronome helps you to learn the music, giving the beat during musical exercises and simulating

the traditional time-marking instrument.

It can be turned on and off with the METRONOME button.To change the tempo, use the “TEMPO

+/–“ buttons. To set the volume, press the STYLES or SONGS button and use the VOLUME

ACCOMP. +/– button.

Chart of general BEATS for the METRONOME.

HOW TO USE THE KEYBOARD

ENGLISH

TEMPO

40 - 60

60 - 66

66 - 76

76 - 108

108 - 120

120 - 168

168 - 200

200 - 240

Voice in musical scores

Largo

Larghetto

Adagio

Andante

Moderato

Allegro

Presto

Prestissimo

067

Violin

068

Violoncello

069

Strings

070

Slow Strings

071

Crazy Strings

072

Sweet Strings

073

Chamber

074

Viole

STRINGS

067 - 077

FAMILY SOUNDS LIST

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THE KEYBOARD

It has 61 professional pace keys and can be used in the following ways:

1.When simply turned on, one single sound is enabled over the whole keyboard, together with the chord identifier.

2.The keyboard can be divided into two sections: one dedicated to accompaniment to form chords (keys on the left) and the other

one to play the melody (keys on the right).

It is possible to set the point where the keyboard will be divided into two modes:

a. by entering 79, the display indicates “Split 19”; this

means that the left part of the keyboard goes from the first

to the nineteenth key.

b. by entering 80, the display indicates “Split 24”; this

means that the left part of the keyboard goes from the first

to the twenty-fourth key.

The keyboard on the dis-

play shows the division

point with an arrow.

Chords can be played in the FREE CHORD mode, which means in the traditional way, or in the EASY CHORD mode, which

means in the simplified mode (see the EASY CHORD paragraph).

THE SOUNDS OF THE LEFT PART OR LOWER

When the rhythm is still, type in a number between 85 and 90 to select the ACCOMPANIMENT sounds.

To set the volume of the accompaniment section, use

the VOLUME ACCOMP. + / – buttons;

The display shows “Acc Vol” and the value of the

volume. By keeping the button pressed, the variation

will continue.

To return to the standard volume, simultaneously

press the +and –buttons of the VOLUME ACCOMP.

THE STYLES

The keyboard has 70 rhythmic styles enriched by automatic accompaniments and completed by drums.

They are sub-divided into 8 families (e.g. 033-040 SWING) , see

the list at the end of this Instructions Manual.

To select them press the STYLES button and then a 3 digit figu-

re from the STYLES list.

Example: to select Shuffle rhythm, digit number 039 (0,3,

and 9).

You can also select rhythms using buttons “+ / –” of SELECT.

To start or to stop a rhythm press the START/STOP button.

To increase or decrease the speed of the song press the two buttons TEMPO + and TEMPO – .

By holding the button pressed down, the variation becomes continuous.

To go back to standard rhythm press buttons TEMPO + and TEMPO – together.

The metronome icon of the display shows the musical quarters and the beginning of every beat or

measure. When a rhythm is on function and you select a new style this latter starts at the end of the

previous rhythm pattern. To adjust the volume of the accompaniment section, use the VOLUME

ACCOMP. + / – buttons.The display will show “Acc. Vol.” with the value of the volume. By hol-

ding the button pressed down, the variation becomes continuous. To restore the standard volume

press together buttons VOLUME ACCOMP. + and VOLUME ACCOMP. –.

TEMPO

The “ + / – ” TEMPO buttons can be used to set the tempo of the rhythm or of a song.

HOW TO USE THE KEYBOARD

24 37

FEDC AB GABCDEF 21

10 11

18+

19+

20+

21 22

11+

12+

13+

14 15

15+

16+

17 18

19 42

FEDC AB GABCDEF 21

10 11

18+

19+

20+

21 22

11+

12+

13+

14 15

15+

16+

17 18

ACCOMP. SOUNDS

Piano

Hammond

Jazz Guitar

Strings

Trumpet

Slow Strings

SWING

033 - 040

033

Big Band

034

Swing

035

Slow Swing

036

Fast Swing

037

Jazz Trio

038

Bep Bop

039

Shuffle

040

Jazz Waltz

FAMILY STYLES LIST

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INTRO / ENDING

When a rhythm is stopped, by pressing the INTRO button the display will show “Intro” and a rhythm style is

predisposed, and a preliminary music sequence will then starts when you press the START / STOP or KEY

START buttons.When a rhythm is on, by pressing the ENDING button, a final musical sequence stars.

KEY START / FILL IN

When a rhythm is on function and you press the FILL IN button you produce a rhythmic variation of the drums.

The KEY START function can be switched on when the rhythm is not playing; the display shows “Key Start”.

If the keyboard is split, you can activate the rhythm by playing a chord in the left part of the keyboard.

If it is not split, play a chord including at least three keys anywhere on the keyboard.

DJ STYLE

The DJ STYLE control activates the DJ effects in the last 25 keys on the keyboard, a DJ rhythm style and particular

complex harmonies.The keyboard splits automatically into three sectors: playing a key on the left side, select the

tonality and the rhythm automatically starts, in the centre of the keyboard “complex harmonies” can be played and

on the right side DJ Style characteristic effects can be played.They are selected by pressing the DJ STYLES but-

ton and then a number from 065 to 070. (See STYLES list at the end of this manual).

FUNCTIONS

Midi in Off / On

Deactivates or reactivates the MIDI data input coming from other equipment. It can be

activated or deactivated with number 70 Midi in Off/On (it is normally active).

Arranger Off / On

When a rhythm is functioning it starts or stops the arrangement of the rhythm.

To stop or start press number 71 Arranger Off/On (usually on).

Split /Full Keyb.

To split the keyboard with two sounds or set a single sound.

Number 72 activates Full Keyb, i.e. a single sound on the entire keyboard, or Split with the keyboard split to use two different

sounds.

Easy Chord

This function allows you to compose chords on the left side of the

keyboard with the simplified mode:

one key will provide a major chord,two keys a minor chord and

three keys a dominant 7th chord.

To start press number 73 Easy Chord; the display shows “Easy

Chord”.

The fundamental note of the chord (the most important one and

the one that gives the name to the chord) is represented by the key pressed on the far left. For example, by pressing simultaneously

C, D and E, you will get a C7 dominant chord.

Free Chord

Chords are played in the traditional way and all the main chords are identified.

Standard setting is active.To start press number 74 Free Chord; the display shows “Free Ch 74”.

EASY PLAY enables Free Chord automatically.

The FREE CHORD mode works across the whole keyboard too when FULL KEYBOARD is on.

The display shows the name of the chord in the Anglo-Saxon notation.

Memory Off / On

With a rhythm running, the played chord remains memorized even if the key is released.

It is deactivated and activated by typing number 75 Memory Off/On. It is normally active.

HOW TO USE THE KEYBOARD

ENGLISH

MAJOR

CHORD

FED ABBA

MINOR

CHORD

FED ABBA

SEVENTH

CHORD

FED ABBA

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