Ashton AK120 User manual

AK120
61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD
USER MANUAL

USER MANUAL
introduction
Ashton is designed in Australia by a team of industry experts that have years of experience in the development, design and
production of musical instruments and equipment. Ashton’s range of electronic keyboards are a result of years of development
and careful testing. Every Ashton product is designed with value in mind and features the highest quality materials available.
This manual will help you understand some of the great features of your keyboard.
Enjoy,
The Ashton Team
SpecificAtionS
Keyboard 61 Keys
Display Multi-functional LCD
Polyphony 32-note (max)
Voice 300, including 3 drum kits
Style 200 Styles
Demo Song 100 Songs
Control button Power on/off switch, ACC.Vol , Tempo+/-, ChordDict, Lesson, L/R Part, DSP, Style, Voice,
Song, Memory, M1-M4, O.T.S., Dual, Sustain, Touch, Metro, Octave+/-, Transpose+/-, +, -
Accompaniment Control Start/Stop, Sync Start, Intro/Ending, Fill A, Fill B, Fade In/Out, A.B.C.
Registration Memory 4 Storage Slots
Tempo 30-280bpm
Record Function Record, Play
Connectors DC IN, AUX OUT, Phones, USB, MIC IN, Sustain
Power Supply DC IN
Speaker 4Ω 10W + 10W
Dimensions 955 X 360 X 145mm
Weight 5.5kg (without batteries)

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Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C)............................................10
One Touch Setting (O.T.S)...........................................11
Memory.................................................................. 11
Chord Dictionary.......................................................11
Metronome
Turning on the metronome..........................................12
Selecting the beat......................................................12
Playing the Songs
Listening to the songs.................................................13
Lesson mode............................................................13
Recording & Playback................................................14
MIDI Functions
What is MIDI?...........................................................15
MIDI terminals..........................................................15
Trouble Shooting.......................................................16
Specifications...........................................................16
Appendices
Voice list..................................................................17
Style list...................................................................19
Song list..................................................................20
MIDI implementation chart..........................................21
Panel & Display Description
Front panel................................................................1
Rear panel.................................................................2
Display......................................................................2
Setup
Power supply..............................................................3
Connections
Connecting a footswitch................................................4
Connecting a pair of headphones....................................4
Connecting an amplifier................................................4
Connecting a microphone.............................................4
Connecting a computer................................................4
Playing the Demos......................................................5
Playing the Voices
Playing a voice............................................................5
Playing two voices simultaneously (DUAL).. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .6
Touch.......................................................................6
Sustain..................................................................... 6
Pitch bend wheel.........................................................6
DSP effect................................................................. 6
Transpose................................................................. 7
Octave...................................................................... 7
Playing the Styles
Selecting a style..........................................................8
Playing a fill................................................................ 8
Intro/ending.............................................................. 8
Sync start..................................................................9
Fade in/out............................................................... 9
Accompaniment volume............................................... 9
Tempo......................................................................9
Single-Fingering............................................... .........10
Multi-Fingering................................................ .........10

1. Master Volume
Adjust the master volume.
2. Start/Stop
Start or stop playing the song or style.
3. Sync Start
Turn the Sync Start on or off.
4. Intro/Ending
Play the intro or ending.
5. Fill A/Main A
Play the Fill-in, and change to Main A.
6. Fill B/Main B
Play the Fill-in, and change to Main B.
7. Fade In/Out
Turn the Fade In or Fade Out on.
8. A.B.C
Turn the Auto Bass Chord on and off.
9. Acc. Vol
Adjust the Accompaniment Volume.
10. Tempo
Adjust the current tempo.
11. Chord Dict.
Enter the Chord Dictionary.
12. Lesson
Change the Lesson Mode.
13. L/R Part
Change the left and right hand in Lesson Mode.
14. DSP
Turn the DSP effect on and off.
15. Store
Save current settings to memory.
16. M1-M4
Recall the memory settings.
17. O.T.S
Enter the One Touch Setting mode.
18. Voice
Enter the Voice Mode.
19. Style
Enter the Style Mode.
20. Song
Enter the Song Mode.
21. Octave
Adjust the octave value.
22. Transpose
Adjust the transpose value.
23. Dual
Turn Dual Voice Mode on and off.
24. Sustain
Turn the sustain effect on or off.
25. Touch
Turn the touch response on and off.
26. Metro
Turn the metronome on or off.
27. Record
Enter the record mode on or off.
28. Play
Play back the recorded performance.
29. Data Dial
Increase or decrease the value of chosen section.
30. Number Buttons, + and -
Select specific voices/styles using these numbers,
or adjust setting parameters.
31. Pitch Bend
Bend notes up or down.
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AK120
200 STYLES 300 VOICES
Panel & Display Description
Display
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26. METRO
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27. RECORD
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28. PLAY
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29. DATA DIAL
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30. +,-,NUMBER KEYS
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1. RECORD
2. PLAY
3. SUSTAIN
4. TOUCH
5. VOICE/STYLE/DEMO/SONG
6. MEASURE
7. BEAT
8. TEMPO
9. STROE M1-M4/ONE TOUCH SETTING
10. DUAL/DSP
11. LEFT/RIGHT HAND LESSON MODE
12. NOTE INDICATION
13. A.B.C./FADE/A/B
14. CHORD
15.TREBLE CLEF
16.BASS CLEF
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18. VOICE
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20. SONG
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36. Mic
Connect a microphone.
37. Sustain
Connect a sustain pedal.
38. USB
Connect to a computer.
32. DC IN
Connect DC IN power adaptor (optional).
33. Power On/Off
Turn the power on or off.
34. Audio Out
Connect the audio equipment.
35. Phone
Connect a pair of headphones.
1. Record
2. Play
3. Sustain
4. Touch
5. Voice/Style/Demo/Song
6. Measure
7. Beat
8. Tempo
9. Store M1-M4/One Touch Settings
10. Dual/DSP
11. Left/Right Hand Lesson Mode
12. Note Indication
13. A.B.C/Fade/A/B
14. Chord
15. Treble Clef
16. Bass Clef
17. USB
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AK120
200 STYLES 300 VOICES
Panel & Display Description
Display
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23. DUAL
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24. SUSTAIN
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25. TOUCH
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26. METRO
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27. RECORD
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28. PLAY
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29. DATA DIAL
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30. +,-,NUMBER KEYS
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1. RECORD
2. PLAY
3. SUSTAIN
4. TOUCH
5. VOICE/STYLE/DEMO/SONG
6. MEASURE
7. BEAT
8. TEMPO
9. STROE M1-M4/ONE TOUCH SETTING
10. DUAL/DSP
11. LEFT/RIGHT HAND LESSON MODE
12. NOTE INDICATION
13. A.B.C./FADE/A/B
14. CHORD
15.TREBLE CLEF
16.BASS CLEF
17.USB
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19. STYLE
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DEMO
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20. SONG
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21. OCTAVE
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22. TRANSPOSE
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SetupSetup
power Supply
This section contains information about setting up your
keyboard for play. Please go through this section carefully
before turning the power on.
You can power the unit either by batteries or an appropriate
power adaptor. Follow the instructions below:
Using batteries
Six (6) AA-size alkaline batteries must be inserted into the
battery compartment.
1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the
bottom of the keyboard.
2. Insert the batteries, taking note of the polarity markings
(marked with - or + symbols).
3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks
firmly in place.
Caution:
• Do not mix old & new batteries.
• Always use the same type of batteries.
• Always remove the batteries from the unit when it is not
being used for an extended period of time.
Using a power adaptor
1. Make sure that [POWER ON/OFF] switch of the
instrument is set to OFF.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet, and switch outlet
on. When turning the power off, simply turn the switch
to the OFF position.
4. Turn the power ON.
Note:
When the keyboard is not in use, or in the case of a
thunderstorm, please disconnect the power for safety.
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6
Setup


Power Supply


Using Batteries


1. 

2. 

3. 

Caution:




Using Power Adapter
1.

2.
3. 


4.
Note:









󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
DC IN
6
Setup


Power Supply


Using Batteries


1. 

2. 

3. 

Caution:




Using Power Adapter
1.

2.
3. 


4.
Note:









󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 

connectionS
connecting A footSwitch
connecting heAdphoneS
connecting An AMplifier
connecting A Microphone
connecting A coMputer
The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain
effect as you play by pressing a footswitch. Plug an optional
footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain ON /OFF.
A standard pair of stereo headphones can be connected to
the PHONES jack for private practice. The internal stereo
speaker system is automatically shut off when headphones
are plugged into this jack.
Note:
Do not listen with the headphones at a high volume for long
periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
Plug one end of a connection cable into the AUDIO OUT jack,
then plug the other end of the cable into the AUX IN of the
amplifier.
Note:
To avoid damaging the speakers, please ensure that the
volume has been set to the minimum level before connecting
the power and other devices.
You can connect an external microphone via the MIC IN jack.
The instrument receives and transmits MIDI messages via
the USB connector.
4
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
Connections
Connecting a Footswitch
Connecting a pair of Headphones
Connecting an Audio Equipment
Connecting a Computer
7
 
 


  - .  
           
     .
Note:


 .
 
Note:



 

Connecting a Microphone








󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
Connections
Connecting a Footswitch
Connecting a pair of Headphones
Connecting an Audio Equipment
Connecting a Computer
7
 
 


  - .  
           
     .
Note:


 .
 
Note:



 

Connecting a Microphone








󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
Connections
Connecting a Footswitch
Connecting a pair of Headphones
Connecting an Audio Equipment
Connecting a Computer
7
 
 


  - .  
           
     .
Note:


 .
 
Note:



 

Connecting a Microphone








󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
Connections
Connecting a Footswitch
Connecting a pair of Headphones
Connecting an Audio Equipment
Connecting a Computer
7
 
 


  - .  
           
     .
Note:


 .
 
Note:



 

Connecting a Microphone








󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
DC IN
Connections
Connecting a Footswitch
Connecting a pair of Headphones
Connecting an Audio Equipment
Connecting a Computer
7
 
 


  - .  
           
     .
Note:


 .
 
Note:



 

Connecting a Microphone








󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 

plAying the deMoS
plAying voiceS
The instrument features 100 demo songs.
1. Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons simultaneously
to start playing the demo.
2. To select a demo song use the data dial, the number keys,
or the [+] or [-] buttons.
Adjust the master volume with the [MASTER VOLUME] knob.
Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons simultaneously again,
or press the [START/STOP] button to stop playing and exit.
Note:
In the DEMO mode all buttons except [START/STOP],
[TEMPO+], [TEMPO -], [+], [-], [DSP], [VOLUME], [POWER ON/
OFF] will not be available.
The instrument features 300 voices, including 3 drum kits.
Please refer to Voice List on page 17 for specific voices.
Selecting a voice
1. Press the [VOICE] button. The LCD will now show VOICE
R1, the voice number, and the voice name.
2. Select a voice using the data dial, the number keys, the [+]
or [-] buttons.
3. You can now play the keyboard to hear the voice.
Note:
While changing a voice, pay attention to the rules on the LCD
screen (VOICE R1 and R2). This function is further explained
in the next section.
5
connectionS
USER MANUAL
8
Playing the Demos
Playing Voices
   ,   .    Voice List.
Selecting a Voice
8
  .
1. 
  .
2.
,   
    .




Note:
 ,    , ,

1.
   .   “ ”, 
    
2.
  
      .
3. 
 .
Note:
 ,     .    
 ,          
      .
Playing Two Voice Simultaneously-DUAL
1. .
GrandPno







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
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Playing the Demos
Playing Voices
   ,   .    Voice List.
Selecting a Voice
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  .
1. 
  .
2.
,   
    .




Note:
 ,    , ,

1.
   .   “ ”, 
    
2.
  
      .
3. 
 .
Note:
 ,     .    
 ,          
      .
Playing Two Voice Simultaneously-DUAL
1. .
GrandPno







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 

plAying two voiceS
touch
SuStAin
pitch bend wheel
dSp effect
1. Press the [DUAL] button. This enables two different voices
to be played simultaneously.
2. To select a voice for VOICE R2, use the same method to
find another voice. When you play the keyboard now you
will hear both voices simultaneously.
The keyboard is equipped with a touch response feature that
allows you to dynamically and expressively control the level of
the voice with your playing strength, just as on an acoustic
instrument. Press the [TOUCH] button to turn the touch
response ON /OFF.
When the sustain feature is on, all notes played will have a
longer sustain. Press the [SUSTAIN] button to turn the effect
ON /OFF.
Note:
When you use an attached sustain pedal the sustain effect is
stronger than the effect of pressing the [SUSTAIN] button.
Use the pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel
away from you) or down (towards you) while playing the
keyboard. The pitch bend wheel will automatically return to
a centred position when released.
This function allows you to achieve an overall more realistic
sound. The DSP effect is automatically enabled when the
keyboard powers on. Press the [DSP] button to turn the
effect ON /OFF.
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Playing the Demos
Playing Voices
   ,   .    Voice List.
Selecting a Voice
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  .
1. 
  .
2.
,   
    .




Note:
 ,    , ,

1.
   .   “ ”, 
    
2.
  
      .
3. 
 .
Note:
 ,     .    
 ,          
      .
Playing Two Voice Simultaneously-DUAL
1. .
GrandPno







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
Playing the Voices
9
2.


3.
 
 

Strings2
VOICE R2
Touch
 
 
–       
        
GrandPno
VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain



Note:
󰾽󰾾

GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
 
 
 

DSP Effect

.

        .
GrandPno
VOICE R1







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
Playing the Voices
9
2.


3.
 
 

Strings2
VOICE R2
Touch
 
 
–       
        
GrandPno
VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain



Note:
󰾽󰾾

GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
 
 
 

DSP Effect

.

        .
GrandPno
VOICE R1







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
Playing the Voices
9
2.


3.
 
 

Strings2
VOICE R2
Touch
 
 
–       
        
GrandPno
VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain



Note:
󰾽󰾾

GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
 
 
 

DSP Effect

.

        .
GrandPno
VOICE R1







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
Playing the Voices
9
2.


3.
 
 

Strings2
VOICE R2
Touch
 
 
–       
        
GrandPno
VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain



Note:
󰾽󰾾

GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
 
 
 

DSP Effect

.

        .
GrandPno
VOICE R1







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 

trAnSpoSe
octAve
7
This function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to
be transposed up or down by a maximum of 6 semitone
increments.
1. Press the [TRANSPOSE +] or [TRANSPOSE – ] button.
The LCD screen will show the transpose value, ranging
from –6 to 6. These buttons also change the value of the
tranpose.
2. Press the [TRANSPOSE +] and [TRANSPOSE –] buttons
together to reset the transpose to zero.
The OCTAVE function determines the relative octave settings
for the keyboard voice R1 and R2.
1. Press the [OCTAVE +] or [OCTAVE – ] button. The LCD
screen will show the octave value, ranging from –1 to 1.
These buttons also change the value of the octave.
2. Press the [OCTAVE +] and [OCTAVE –] button together to
reset the octave to zero.
USER MANUAL
10
Playing the Voices
          
          
1.

2.
  
3. 

Transpos
Transpose
Octave


1.

2.

3.  
    Octave







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 
10
Playing the Voices
          
          
1.

2.
  
3. 
 Transpos
Transpose
Octave


1.

2.

3.  
   
Octave







󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 󾾠 