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)
contentS
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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200 STYLES
300 VOICES
Panel & Display Description
Display
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23. DUAL
24. SUSTAIN
25. TOUCH
26. METRO
27. RECORD
28. PLAY
29. DATA DIAL
30. +,-,NUMBER KEYS
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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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20. SONG
21. OCTAVE
22. TRANSPOSE
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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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200 STYLES
300 VOICES
Panel & Display Description
Display
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24. SUSTAIN
25. TOUCH
26. METRO
27. RECORD
28. PLAY
29. DATA DIAL
30. +,-,NUMBER KEYS
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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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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DC IN
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Setup
Power Supply
Using Batteries
1.
2.
3.
Caution:
Using Power Adapter
1.
2.
3.
4.
Note:
DC IN
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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.
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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
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Note:
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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
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- .
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Note:
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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
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Note:
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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
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Note:
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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
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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.
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Playing the Demos
Playing Voices
, . Voice List.
Selecting a Voice
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Playing Two Voice Simultaneously-DUAL
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Playing the Demos
Playing Voices
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Selecting a Voice
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Playing Two Voice Simultaneously-DUAL
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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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Playing the Voices
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VOICE R2
Touch
–
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VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain
Note:
GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
DSP Effect
.
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GrandPno
VOICE R1
Playing the Voices
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2.
3.
Strings2
VOICE R2
Touch
–
GrandPno
VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain
Note:
GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
DSP Effect
.
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GrandPno
VOICE R1
Playing the Voices
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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
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2.
3.
Strings2
VOICE R2
Touch
–
GrandPno
VOICE R1
TOUCH
Sustain
Note:
GrandPno
VOICE R1
SUSTAIN
Pitch Bend Wheel
DSP Effect
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GrandPno
VOICE R1
trAnSpoSe
octAve
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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.
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Playing the Voices
1.
2.
3.
Transpos
Transpose
Octave
1.
2.
3.
Octave
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Playing the Voices
1.
2.
3.
Transpos
Transpose
Octave
1.
2.
3.
Octave
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Selecting A Style
plAying A fill
intro/ending
The keyboard features 200 styles in a variety of different
musical genres. Try selecting some of the different styles
(refer to Style List on page 19) and play with the auto
accompaniment.
1. Press the [STYLE] button to enter Style Mode. The LCD will
show the style number and name.
2. Use the data dial, the number keys or the [+] or [– ] button
to select the desired style.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm
tracks of the auto accompaniment.
Press the [FILL A] or [FILL B] to enable. The fill selection
lets you add dynamic variations and breaks in the
accompaniment to make your performance sound even
more professional. When the fill is finished it will automatically
lead in the main section of the accompaniment.
Note:
The [FILL- IN A ] or [FILL-IN B] button can be held down when
a style is playing to repeat the pattern. When released it will
seamlessly blend back into the main pattern.
The intro section is used for the beginning of the song.
When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to
the main section. The ending section is used for the ending
of the song. When the ending is finished, the accompaniment
finishes. The intro/ending can be changed with the [FILL A]
or [FILL B] buttons.
1. Press the [STYLE] button to enable, and select a style.
2. Turn the chord mode on.
3. Turn Synchronized Start on.
4. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] buttons – A or B will flash on
the LCD, showing the style is ready to play.
5. As soon as you play a chord on the bottom 19 keys, the
auto accompaniment will start. When the playback of the
intro is finished it will lead into the main section of A or B.
7. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button again to lead into the
ending section. To stop the automatic ending, press A or B
to lead back into the chosen main section.
plAying the StyleS
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Playing the Voices
1.
2.
3.
Transpos
Transpose
Octave
1.
2.
3.
Octave
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Playing the Voices
1.
2.
3.
Transpos
Transpose
Octave
1.
2.
3.
Octave
Playing the Styles
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Style List .
Selecting a style
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Playing the Styles
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Style List .
Selecting a style
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STYLE
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STYLE
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Playing the Styles
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Style List .
Selecting a style
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STYLE
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STYLE
8Beat1
STYLE
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2.
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Sync StArt
fAde in/out
AccoMpAniMent voluMe
teMpo
While the style is not playing, press the [SYNC] button. The
black dots below the tempo and the metronome (on the LCD)
will flash, indicating Standby Mode.
1. When A.B.C. is OFF pressing any key will automatically
begin to play the chosen style/rhythm track.
2. When A.B.C. is ON pressing any key in the left-hand range
(bottom 19 keys) will automatically begin playing the
chosen style.
Fade In
This button enables smooth fade-ins when starting a style.
Press the [FADE] button when style is stopped. The LCD will
show FADE. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the
chosen style playing.
Fade Out
This button enables smooth fade-outs when stopping the
style. Pressing the [FADE] button during style playing will
automatically bring the keyboard volume from the current
setting to zero.
Adjust the volume of the accompaniment with the [ACC VOL]
buttons. The volume ranges from zero (no sound) to 31
(maximum), and the current accompaniment volume level
appears is also shown on the LCD.
Note:
1. Press both buttons at once to reset the volume to the
standard volume of 28.
2. While in Demo Mode, Song Mode or Record Play, these
buttons cannot be used.
Each style on the instrument has a unique tempo. This can
be changed by using the [TEMPO +] or [TEMPO –] buttons.
Reset the tempo by pressing the two together.
Note:
1. Tempo ranges from 30bpm to 280bpm.
2. The tempo can also be changed with the data dial after
pressing either the [+] or [– ] button.
USER MANUAL
Playing the Styles
Sync Start
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Auto bASS chord
Single-fingering
Multi-fingering
The Auto Bass Chord [A.B.C.] is a system of bass chords
to accompany your playing. When this mode is enabled
your left hand will be in control of the bass chords using the
bottom 19 keys, or left hand range. When you press the
accompaniment keys the corresponding chord will display on
the LCD screen.
Note:
Holding down the [A.B.C] button will enter Split Point Set
Mode. The LCD will show Split Pt to reflect this, and the
number at which your keyboard is split. The default is 19.
While holding down the button you can press any key to reset
where the Split Point will finish. The number will be reflected
on the LCD screen.
Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to produce
beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major,
seventh, minor & minor-seventh chords by pressing a
minimum number of keys on the Auto Accompaniment
section of the keyboard.
This mode lets you play chords on the accompaniment keys
using chord formations of three or more notes. The chord
names appear on the display. The number of keys you press
determines the type of chords you are playing.
Playing the Styles
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MeMory
chord dictionAry
The One Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient
function that lets you instantly recognise virtually all auto-
accompaniment-related panel settings with the touch of a
single button.
1. Press the [O.T.S] button to enable One Touch Setting
Mode. The LCD will show O.T.S 1.
2. Press one of the [O.T.S] buttons [M1] - [M4] to voice
match the selected style. This will recall the settings with
just a single button.
3. A.B.C is automatically enabled during O.T.S Mode.
4. Press the [O.T.S] button again to quit One Touch Setting
Mode. O.T.S will be disappear from the LCD.
To save the current settings on your keyboard, hold down the
[STORE] button, then press 1 of the 4 memory buttons.
The new settings will replace the settings that you previously
had assigned. The LCD will display the words Mem Stor. The
settings saved include the current voice, style, tempo, beat
value, sustain etc. To recall these settings simply press any of
the memory buttons at any time.
Note:
The stored settings cannot be recalled while using the One
Touch Setting function. The stored settings will be returned
to the default settings once the power is OFF.
Chord Dictionary is a built-in chord book that helps you check
your chords.
1. Press the [CHORD DICT.] button to enable. The LCD will
then display the chord type and chord notes.
2. The keys above G3 are used to assign the chord type,
while the keys above C5 are used to assign the chord root.
When the type and root are confirmed the LCD will display
the chord and its staff position.
3. Play the chords on the keyboard shown on the LCD. If you
press the correct notes you will hear a clapping sound.
4. Press the [CHORD DICT.] button again to exit this mode.
one touch Setting
USER MANUAL
Playing the Styles
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Memory
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turning on the MetronoMe
Selecting the beAt
Press the [METRO] button to enable the metronome. Press
again to disable the metronome. Press the [TEMPO +] or
[TEMPO –] buttons to change the tempo of the metronome.
Holding down the [METRO] button will enter the Beat Set
Mode. The LCD screen will show Beat and the Beat value.
Press the number keys (0 - 99), and release the [METRO]
button. The new beat will now be saved. The default value for
this setting is 4.
MetronoMe
Metronome
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Turning on the Metronome
Selecting the Beat
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plAying the SongS
This instrument features 100 songs. Each song can
be practiced in Lesson mode.
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liStening to the SongS
liStening to the SongS
1. Press the [SONG] button to enter song mode. This will play
all songs 1-100 in a loop. To exit, simply press the [SONG]
button again.
2. To select a song while in this mode, use either the data
dial, the number keys, or [+] and [–] buttons.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start playing a song
repeatedly. Press the button again to stop the song
without exiting this mode.
4. You can use the tempo buttons to alter the current song.
5. When the song is stopped press [STYLE], [VOICE], [DUAL],
[M1] - [M4] to exit Song Mode.
This keyboard is equipped with 3 different functions to
assist you with practicing songs; Time Value Training, Note
Correction Training and Melody Training. The keyboard also
contains a grading system to help monitor your progress.
1. While in song mode, press the [LESSON] button to enter
the Lesson Mode or change the lesson that you are in.
2. Press the [START/STOP] button to start lessons.
The LCD will display the notes being played.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop learning.
4. There are 3 Lesson Modes and a grading system:
Lesson 1: The keyboard will grade the timing of the
keys being pressed, ignoring which specific
keys are pressed.
Lesson 2: The keyboard will grade the correct keys
being pressed. Timing is ignored, and the
accompanying song will not continue until the
correct note is hit. The next note is displayed
on the LCD screen.
Lesson 3: The keyboard will grade your practice
by the correct time and note.
When you finish learning the current song, the keyboard will
play a voice clip to reflect your level. The voice clips, in order
of level, are “Okay”, “Good”, “Very Good”, “Excellent”. After the
grading the song will continue playing until stopped.
USER MANUAL
Playing the Songs
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(Song List).
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Grade:
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
Cannon
Playing the Songs
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(Song List).
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Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
Cannon
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recording And plAybAcK
You can record up to 500 notes of your performance, along
with the chosen accompaniment.
1. Press the [RECORD] button, the record flag will appear on
the left of the LCD, flashing along to the beat.
2. Once pressed, play the notes you want to record or
press the [RECORD] button to start. If you want the
accompaniment recorded too, choose the desired song
and play the chords with the left of the keyboard.
3. Press the [RECORD] button again to stop recording. The
record flag will disappear from the LCD screen.
4. Press the [PLAY] button to play the notes you recorded.
The play flag will appear on the left of the LCD screen.
5. Press the [PLAY] button again to stop playback.
6. When recording, press the [PLAY] button to stop
recording and instantly play the notes recorded.
All recordings will be lost once the keyboard is switched off.
Recording and Playback
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Midi functionS
whAt iS Midi?
Midi terMinAlS
By using the MIDI functions you can expand the possibilities
of your instrument. This section explains what MIDI is, what
it can do, and how you can use MIDI with your instrument.
MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
This allows electronic musical instruments to communicate
with each other by sending and receiving compatible Note,
Control Change, Program Change and various other types
of MIDI data. This means the instrument can control a MIDI
device by transmitting this information.
The instrument can also be controlled by the incoming
MIDI messages, automating parts of the instrument like
determining Tone Generator Mode, selecting MIDI channels,
Voices & Effects, change Parameter Values, and of course,
play the Voices specified.
MIDI messages can be divided in two main groups: Channel
Messages and System Messages.
MIDI Connection
The keyboard is equipped with a standard USB interface
instead of conventional MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors.
The USB interface allows the keyboard to be connected
to a computer without a separate MIDI interface. Most
computers will automatically recognise the keyboard as a
MIDI interface, allowing MIDI messages to be received from,
or sent to, music programs running on your system.
Note:
Activate the computer from a sleep/suspended/standby
mode before connecting the USB cable. Connect the USB
cable to the instrument and a computer before powering
on the keyboard.
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USER MANUAL
DC IN
MIDI Functions
.
What's MIDI?
MIDI Terminals
MIDI Connection
Note:
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Chord Name / [Abbreviation] Normal Voicing Chord (C) Display
Major [M] 1-3-5 C C
Major seventh [M7] 1-3-(5)-7 CM7 CM7
Major add ninth [Madd9] 1-2-3-5 CMadd9 CM(9)
Seventh [7] 1-3-(5)-b7 C7 C7
Seventh thirteenth [7 13] 1-3-(5)-6-b7 or 2-3-5-6-b7 C7 13 C7(13)
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5] 1-b3-b5-b7 Cm7b5 Cm7b5
Major sixth [6] 1-(3)-5-6 C6 C6
Minor [m] 1-b3-5 Cm Cm
Minor seventh [m7] 1-b3-(5)-b7 Cm7 Cm7
Minor major ninth [mM7] 1-b3-(5)-7 CmM7 CmM7
Minor sixth [m6] 1-b3-5-6 Cm6 Cm6
Augmented [aug] 1-3-#5 Caug Caug
Diminished [dim] 1-b3-b5 Cdim Cdim
Diminished seventh [dim7] 1-b3-b5-6 Cdim7 Cdim7
Suspended fourth [sus4] 1-4-5 Csus4 Csus4
Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4] 1-4-5-b7 C7sus4 C7sus4
chord liSt
troubleShooting
Problem
The speakers produce a “pop” sound whenever the
power is turned ON or OFF.
No sound is produced when the keyboard is played.
When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.
The auto accompaniment does not play back even
when Sync is in standby condition and a key is pressed.
Possible Cause and Solution
This is normal and is no cause for alarm.
Make sure the master volume is set at appropriate levels.
Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument
may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile
phone or use it further away from the instrument.
You may be trying to start accompaniment by playing a
key in the right-hand range of the keyboard. To start the
accompaniment with Sync Start, make sure to play a key in
the left-hand range of the keyboard.
No Voice Name LCD Name
PIANO
1 Acoustic Grand Piano GrandPno
2 Piano Dark GrandPnD
3 Octave Piano 1 OctPno1
4 Octave Piano 2 OctPno2
5 Piano & Choir Pno&Cho
6 Grand Piano / W GrandPnW
7 Bright Piano 1 BritPno1
8 Bright Piano 2 BritPno2
9 Stereo Bright Piano BritePnS
10 Detuned Piano DetunEP
11 Chorus Piano ChoruPno
12 Bright Piano 1 / W BritPnW1
13 Bright Piano 2 / W BritPnW2
14 Piano & Vibraphone Pno&Vib
15 Electric Grand Piano E.Piano
16 Electric Grand Piano / W E.PianoW
17 Honky-Tonk Piano HnkyTonk
18 Honky-Tonk Dark HnkTonkD
19 Honky-Tonk 1 / W HnkyTkW1
20 Honky-Tonk 2 / W HnkyTkW2
21 E.Piano 1 E.Piano1
22 Stereo Electric Piano 1 EPiano1S
23 50’s Electric Piano 50’sEP
24 E.Piano 1 / W EPianoW1
25 E.Piano 2 / W EPianoW2
26 E.Piano 3 / W EPianoW3
27 E.Piano 4 / W EPianoW4
28 E.Piano 2 E.Piano2
29 Detuned E.P. 1 DetunEP1
30 Detuned E.P. 2 DetunEP2
31 Harpsichord Harpsi
32 Harpsichord / W HarpsiW
33 Harpsichord Octave 1 HarpsiO1
34 Harpsichord Octave 2 HarpsiO2
35 Harpsichord Off HarpsiOf
36 Clavichord Clavi
37 Stereo Clavichord ClaviS
38 Clavichord / W ClaviW
39 Clavichord Wahvw ClaviWa
MALLET
40 Celesta Celesta
41 Dark Celesta CelestaD
42 Celesta & Sine Cele&Sin
43 Reecho Bell ReBell
44 Celesta & Music Box Cel&Mbox
45 Glockenspiel Glocken
46 Glockenspiel & Sine Glkn&Sin
47 Music Box MusicBox
48 Vibraphone Vibra
49 Vibraphone / W VibraW
50 Vibraphone & Bell Vibr&Bel
51 Vibraphone & Harpsichord Vibr&Hrp
52 Marimba Marimba
53 Marimba / W MarimbaW
51 Vibraphone & Harpsichord Vibr&Hrp
52 Marimba Marimba
53 Marimba / W MarimbaW
54 Sine Marimba Marm&Sin
55 Stereo Marimba MarimbaS
56 Marimba & Vibraphone Marm&Vib
57 Wood Drum WoodDrum
58 Xylophone Xylophon
59 Tubular Bells 1 TubuBel1
60 Tubular Bells 2 TubuBel2
61 Tubular Bells 3 TubuBel3
62 Dulcimer Dulcimer
ORGAN
63 Drawbar Organ DrawOrg
64 Drawbar Organ Stereo DrawOrgS
65 Soft Stereo Drawbar Organ DrawOgSf
66 Mellow Drawbar Organ MellDOrg
67 Bright Drawbar Organ DrawOrgB
68 Percussive Organ PercOrgn
69 Percussive Organ Detuned DePerOrg
70 Rock Organ RockOrgn
71 Church Organ ChurOrgn
72 Detuned Church Organ DeChuOrg
73 Octave Church Organ 1 ChrOrgO1
74 Octave Church Organ 2 ChrOrgO2
75 Reed Organ ReedOrgn
76 Stereo Reed Organ ReedOrgS
77 Accordion 1 Acordin1
78 Accordion 2 Acordin2
79 Stereo Accordion AcordinS
80 Harmonica Harmnica
81 Dark Harmonica HarmnicD
82 Tango Accordion TangoAcd
83 Dark Tango Accordion TangAcdD
GUITAR
84 Nylon Guitar NylonGtr
85 Chorus Nylon Guitar NylonGtC
86 Stereo Nylon Guitar NylonGtS
87 Steel Guitar SteelGtr
88 12 String Guitar 12StrGtr
89 Detuned Steel Guitar DetStlGt
89 Jazz Guitar JazzGtr
91 Clean Guitar CleanGtr
92 Stereo Clean Guitar CleanGtS
93 Soft Clean Guitar ClnGtSof
94 Chord Clean Guitar ClnGtCho
95 Muted Guitar MutedGtr
96 Stereo Muted Guitar MutedGtS
97 Chord Muted Guitar MutGtCho
98 Overdriven Guitar Ovrdrive
99 Distortion Guitar DistGtr
100 Guitar Harmonics GtrHarmo
BASS
101 Acoustic Bass 1 AcoBass1
102 Acoustic Bass 2 AcoBass2
103 Acoustic Bass Detuned DetAcoBs
104 Velocity Crossfade Bass VelCroBs
105 Jazz Style JazzSty
106 A.Bass & Mute G.T. ABs&MtGT
107 Finger Bass 1 FngrBs1
108 Finger Bass 2 FngrBs2
109 Dark Finger Bass FngrBsD
110 Detuned Finger Bass DetFngBs
111 Velocity Bass VelBass
112 Bass & Distortion Guitar Bs&DisGt
113 Pick Bass 1 PickBs1
114 Pick Bass 2 PickBs2
115 Mute Pick Bass PickBsM
116 Pick & Finger Bass Pk&FgBs
117 Pick Bass & Clean Guitar PBs&ClGt
118 Detuned Pick Bass DetPkBs
119 Fretless Bass 1 Fretles1
120 Fretless Bass 2 Fretles2
121 Slap Bass 1 SlapBas1
122 Slap Bass 2 SlapBas2
123 Slap Bass 3 SlapBas3
124 Slap Bass 4 SlapBas4
125 Synth Bass 1 SynBass1
126 Synth Bass 2 SynBass2
127 Synth Bass 3 SynBass3
128 Synth Bass 4 SynBass4
STRINGS
129 Violin 1 Violin1
130 Violin 2 Violin2
131 2 Violin 2Violin
132 Viola 1 Viola1
133 Viola 2 Viola2
134 2 Viola 2Viola
135 Cello 1 Cello1
136 Cello 2 Cello2
137 Contrabass 1 Contrbs1
138 Contrabass 2 Contrbs2
139 Tremolo Strings 1 TremStr1
140 Tremolo Strings 2 TremStr2
141 Pizzicato Strings 1 PizzStr1
142 Pizzicato Strings 2 PizzStr2
143 Orchestral Harp 1 Harp1
144 Orchestral Harp 2 Harp2
145 Stereo Harp HarpS
146 Timpani 1 Timpani1
147 Timpani 2 Timpani2
MALLET
148 Strings Ensemble 1 Strings1
149 Strings Ensemble 2 Strings2
150 Stereo Strings 1 StringS1
151 Stereo Strings 2 StringS2
152 Synth Strings 1 SynStrs1
153 Synth Strings 2 SynStrs2
154 Synth Strings 3 SynStrs3
155 Stereo Synth Strings 1 SynStrS1
156 Stereo Synth Strings 2 SynStrS2
157 Choir Aahs ChoirAah
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