Casio WK-1500 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
MANUAL DE OPERACION
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to
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NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15-of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Welcome...
To
the
happy
family
of
satisfied
CASIO
electronic
musical
instrument
owners!
To
get
the
most
out
of
the
many
features
and
functions
of
the
keyboard,
be
sure
to
carefully
read
this
manual
and
keep
it
on
hand
for
future
reference.
important!
When
using
batteries,
be
sure
to
replace
them
or
shift
to
one
of
the
alternate
power
sources
whenever you notice any of the following symptoms.
Dim power supply indicator
Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
Distortion of sound output
A totally different tone may sound
Abnormai rhythm pattern and demo tune play
Continued
sound
output
even
after
you
release
a
button
Occasional
interruption
of
sound
when
playing
at
high
volumes
Sudden
power
failure
when
playing
at
high
volumes
Main Features
76-key keyboard
76
keys
provide
plenty
of
artistic
versatility.
Perfect
for
use
as
a
master
keyboard
for
a
connected
external
sound
source.
General
MIDI
Level
1
compatibility
Built-in
tones
are
numbered
according
to
General
MID!
Level!
1
standards
for
full
enjoyment
of
DTM.
16-channel
mixer
and
MIDI
monitor
These
useful
features
make
parameter
settings
quick
and
easy.
Settings
for
each
channe!
can
be
checked
at
a
glance.
Pitch
bender
and
modulation
button
Plenty
of
tools
to
help
take
your
music
to
new
heights.
128
amazingly
realistic
tones
and
8
exciting
drum
sounds
Layer
and
Split
Keyboard
capabilities
for
play
of
two
tones
at
the
same
time
Layer Function
Play
two
tones
at
the
same
time.
Split Function
Split
the
keyboard
between
two
different
tones.
Magical
Preset
for
a
new
dimension
in
keyboard
play
Perform
such
“magical”
functions
as
play
of
a
different
chord
each
time
you
press
a
key,
play
of
tones
along
with
percussion
sounds,
and
more!
Musical pads
Choose
from
among
30
set-ups.
Phrases
produced
by
pads
automatically
match
the
accompaniment
chord
being
played.
Enhanced
auto-accompaniment
function
for
greater
versatility
100
built
in
auto-accompaniment
patterns.
Combine
different
rhythms
to
create
your
own
patterns.
Full-Range
Chords
allow
both
chord
and
melody
play
across
the
entire
keyboard
range.
Song Memory
Store
up
to
six
tracks
for
simultaneous
playback.
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Q
Touch
Response
*
Automatic
adjustment
of
output
to
match
keyboard
pressure.
Q
Transpose
Function
*
An
easy
operation
instantly
changes
the
key
of
the
keyboard.
Q
10
versatile
digital
effects
*
Choose
from
various
reverb
effects
or
even
an
rotating
speaker
effect.
Q
MIDI
compatible
*
Hook
up
to
other
MIDI
devices
and
expand
your
creative
potential.
Q
Registration
Memory
*
Store
up
to
10
set-ups
for
instant
recall
when
you
need
them.
E-3
Safety Precautions
Sym
bols
SSS
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a
TNS
Various
symbols
are
used
in
this
operating
manual
and
on
the
product
itself
to
ensure
that
the
product
is
used
safely
and
correctly,
and
to
prevent
injury
to
the
user
and
other
persons
as
well
as
damage
to
property.
Those
symbols
along
with
their
meanings
are
shown
below.
AN
WARNING
This
indication
stipulates
matters
that
have
the
risk
of
causing
death
or
serious
injury
if
the
product
is
operated
incorrectly
while
ignoring
this
indication.
CAUTION
This
indication
stipulates
matters
that
have
the
risk
of
causing
injury
as
well
as
matters
for
which
there
is
the
likelihood
of
occurrence
of
physical
damage
only
if
the
product
is
operated
incorrectly
while
ignoring
this
indication.
Symbol
Examples
sume
EERE
This
triangle
symbol
(
/\
)
means
that
the
user
should
be
careful.
(The
example
at
left
indicates
electrical
shock
caution.)
This
circle
with
a
line
through
it
(©)
means
that
the
indicated
action
must
not
be
performed.
Indications
within
or
nearby
this
symbol
are
specifically
prohibited.
(The
example
at
left
indicates
that
disassembly
is
prohibited.)
The
black
dot
(
@
)
means
that
the
indicated
action
must
be
performed.
Indica-
tions
within
this
symbol
are
actions
that
are
specifically
instructed
to
be
per-
formed.
(The
example
at
left
indicates
that
the
power
plug
must
be
unplugged
from
the
electrical
socket.)
L\ WARNING ==0queeeeree
Please
use
caution
regarding
the
handling
of
the
AC
adaptor.
*
Do
not
use
a
voltage
other
than
the
indicated
power
supply
voltage.
Use
of
a
voltage
other
than
that
indicated
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
*
If
the
power
cord
should
become
damaged
(exposed
wires,
disconnection,
etc.),
purchase
a
new
AC
adaptor.
Use
of
a
damaged
power
cord
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
*
Do
not
cut
or
damage
the
power
cord.
Also
do
not
place
heavy
objects
on
top
f
of
it
or
subject
it
to
excessive
heat.
Damage
to
the
power
cord
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
*
Do
not
attempt
to
shape
the
power
cord
or
subject
it
to
excessive
bending,
twisting
or
pulling.
This
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
*
Use
only
the
AC
adaptor
that
comes
with
the
instrument.
Use
of
another
adaptor
may
cause
fire,
electrical
shock,
or
malfunction.
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4. Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard (page E-32) to start play of the
auto-accompaniment.
5. Continue pressing keys on the accompaniment keyboard.
6. To stop auto-accompaniment play, press START/STOP again.
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START!
STOP
LC)
To start an accompaniment with synchro start
1. Use the MODE button to select either CASIO CHORD or FINGERED.
FULL RANGE
© crore
MOOR © ANGERED
CJ sess 5 Select a rhythm.
3. Press the SYNCHRO/ENDING button. At this time, the TEMPO indicator
Sypucenoy lights.
C] 4. Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard.
5. To stop the accompaniment pattern, press START/STOP again.
@ Adjusting the accompaniment volume (Page E-39)
Use the following procedure to set the volume that the accompaniment is played. You can set the
volume to any value in the range of 000 to 127.
To adjust the accompaniment volume
1. Press the ACCOMP VOLUME button.
2. Use the 10-key pad to input a 3-digit number and specify the accompaniment volume level.
@ Using the musical pads (Page E-44)
To play a pad
Simply press one of the six pads to play the sound assigned to it.
To change the pad functions
1. Press PAD button.
2. While the function set number is on the display, use the 10-key pad to input
the number of the set of functions you want to change to. p i c
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Using
the
Song
Memory
(Page
E-55)
To record to Song Memory
1.
Set
up
the
keyboard
to
play
the
tune
you
want
to
play.
2,
Press
the
SONG
MEMORY
button
until
the
message
r
a
appears
on
the
display.
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Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
0
or
1
to
specify
the
song
number.
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4,
Press
TR1
button
to
select
track
1.
CH
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5.
Press
the
START/STOP
button
to
start
recording.
Shaw
STOP
6. Play the song that you want to record.
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7.
After
the
song
is
finished,
press
the
START/STOP
button
to
stop
the
recording
START/ A
STOP operation.
To
play
back
a
song
from
Song
Memory
1.
Press
the
SONG
MEMORY
button
until
the
message
PLy
appears on the display.
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0
2.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
0
or
1
to
specify
the
song
number.
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gag
OvO«O0
3. Press TR1 button to select track 1.
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4,
Press
the
START/STOP
button
to
start
playback.
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Q Touch Response
* Automatic adjustment of output to match keyboard pressure.
Q Transpose Function
* An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.
Q 10 versatile digital effects
* Choose from various reverb effects or even an rotating speaker effect.
Q MIDI compatible
¢ Hook up to other MIDI devices and expand your creative potential.
Q Registration Memory
¢ Store up to 10 set-ups for instant recall when you need them.
E-3
Safety Precautions
Sym |e) a Ne
Various symbols are used in this operating manual and on the product itself to ensure that the
product is used safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the user and other persons as well
as damage to property. Those symbols along with their meanings are shown below.
aed
WARNING
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious
injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
CAUTION
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as
matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if
the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
Symbol! Exam ples sememmssessenrasnasmsnsnnsmnanamm canes serene ere
@ O>
This triangle symbol ( /\) means that the user should be careful. (The example at
left indicates electrical shock caution.)
This circle with a line through it (@) means that the indicated action must not be
performed. Indications within or nearby this symbol are specifically prohibited.
(The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)
The black dot ( @) means that the indicated action must be performed. Indica-
tions within this symbol are actions that are specifically instructed to be per-
formed. (The example at left indicates that the power plug must be unplugged
from the electrical socket.)
LN WARNING =e
Please use caution regarding the handling of the AC adaptor.
* Do not use a voltage other than the indicated power supply voltage. Use of a
voltage other than that indicated may cause fire or electrical shock.
¢ If the power cord should become damaged (exposed wires, disconnection,
etc.), purchase a new AC adaptor. Use of a damaged power cord may cause
fire or electrical shock.
¢ Do not cut or damage the power cord. Also do not place heavy objects on top
of it or subject it to excessive heat. Damage to the power cord may cause fire or nN
electrical shock.
* Do not attempt to shape the power cord or subject it to excessive bending,
twisting or pulling. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
* Use only the AC adaptor that comes with the instrument. Use of another
adaptor may cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.
E-4

Do not place containers containing water or other liquids on the instrument.
* Do not place the following objects on the instrument. Placing such objects on
the instrument may cause fire or electrical shock if they spill and get inside the
instrument. ;
* Containers filled with water or other liquids (including vases, potted plants,
cups, cosmetics and medicines)
¢ Small metal objects (including hairpins, sewing needles and coins)
¢ Flammable objects
In the event a foreign object should happen to get inside the instrument,
please take the following actions:
1. Turn power off.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
3.
If
there
are
any
batteries
loaded
in
the
keyboard,
remove
them.
*
Do
not
touch
the
batteries
directly
with
your
hands
when
removing
them.
They may be hot or battery fluid may be leaking from them.
4,
Consult
with
the
dealer
where
you
purchased
the
keyboard
or
with
an
authorized CASIO service provider.
Do not disassemble or modify the instrument.
*
Never
attempt
of
take
apart
or
modify
the
instrument,
its
accessories,
or
separately
sold
options.
Doing
so
may
cause
fire,
electrical
shock
or
malfunc-
tion.
Consult
your
dealer
concerning
all
inspection,
adjustment
or
repair
of
internal
components.
Do not use if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
*
Do
not
use
the
instrument
if
there
appear
to
be
abnormalities
such
as
the
presence
of
smoke
or
abnormal
odor.
Also
do
not
use
the
instrument
if
there
appear
to
be
malfunctions
such
as
the
power
not
coming
on
or
sound
not
being
produced.
Use
under
such
conditions
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
In
such
cases,
take
the
following
actions
immediately.
Never
attempt
to
repair
the
instrument
yourself.
1. Turn power off.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
3.
If
there
are
any
batteries
loaded
in
the
keyboard,
remove
them.
*
Do
not
touch
the
batteries
directly
with
your
hands
when
removing
them.
They
may
be
hot
or
battery
fluid
may
be
leaking
from
them.
4.
Consult
with
the
dealer
where
you
purchased
the
keyboard
or
with
an
authorized
CASIO
service
provider.
When the instrument has been dropped:
*
In
the
case
the
instrument
has
been
dropped
or
damaged,
take
the
following
actions. Continued use may cause fire or electrical shock.
1. Turn power off.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
3.
If
there
are
any
batteries
loaded
in
the
keyboard,
remove
them.
*
Do
not
touch
the
batteries
directly
with
your
hands
when
removing
them.
They may be hot or battery fluid may be leaking from them.
4,
Consult
with
the
dealer
where
you
purchased
the
keyboard
or
with
an
authorized CASIO service provider.
Be careful of the bags around children.
* Never allow anyone to place the plastic bags of the instrument, its accessories,
and its separately sold options over their heads, Doing so may cause suffoca-
tion. Particular caution is required in homes with small children.
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JN CAUTION
AC Adaptor
*
Do
not
locate
the
power
cord
in
close
proximity
to
heaters
or
other
heating
appliances.
This
may.cause
the
cord
to
melt
leading
to
possible
fire
or
electri-
cal
shock.
*
When
unplugging
the
AC
adaptor
from
an
electrical
outlet,
always
make
sure
to
pull
on
the
adaptor
itself
and
not
the
cord.
Pulling
excessively
on
the
cord
may
cause
it
to
be
damaged
or
break
leading
to
possible
fire
or
electrical
shock.
Do
not
touch
the
AC
adaptor
with
wet
hands
when
it
is
plugged
in.
This
may
cause electrical shock.
*
When
not
using
the
instrument
for
an
extended
period
such
as
when
traveling,
always
make
sure
to
unplug
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
electrical
outlet
for
safety reasons.
After
use
turn
off
the
power
switch
of
the
instrument
and
unplug
the
AC
adaptor from the electrical outlet.
Batteries
«
Improper
battery
use
may
cause
batteries
to
rupture
and
leak.
This
may
cause
injury,
malfunction
of
the
instrument
or
discoloration
of
furniture
and
other
articles
that
come
into
contact
with
battery
fluid.
Take
care
to
observe
the
following.
*
Install
batteries
so
their
polarity
(+/—)
matches
that
indicated
on
the
instru-
ment.
¢
For
safety
and
to
prevent
possible
leakage
of
battery
fluid,
always
make
sure
to
remove
batteries
from
the
instrument
when
you
do
not
plan
to
use
it
for a long time.
e
Always
make
sure
that
the
batteries
making
up
a
set
are
all
of
the
same
type.
*
Never
combine
new
batteries
with
old
ones.
°
Never
dispose
of
batteries
by
incinerating
them.
Never
short
or
disassemble
batteries,
and
do
not
expose
them
to
excessive
heat.
*
Replace
dead
batteries
as
soon
as
possible.
*
Never
attempt
to
recharge
batteries.
Transport
*
When
transporting
the
instrument,
always
make
sure
to
unplug
the
AC
adap-
tor
from
the
electrical
outlet
and
confirm
that
all
other
external
connections
have
been
disconnected.
Only
then
should
the
instrument
be
transported.
If
the
above
is
not
done,
the
cord
may
be
damaged
leading
to
possible
fire
or
electrical shock.
Care
;
¢
Whenever.caring,
make
sure
to
first
unplug
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
electrical
outlet.
Also
remove
the
instrument's
batteries
if
battery
power
is
being
used.
Location
*
Never
locate
the
instrument
in
areas
subject
to
high
humidity
or
heavy
accu-
mulation
of
dust.
Doing
so
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
*
Never
locate
the
instrument
in
areas
subject
to
grease
splatters
or
steam,
such
as
in
a
kitchen
or
near
a
humidifier.
Doing
so
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
Do
not
place
keyboard
on
lacquered
furniture.
*
The
instrument’s
silicone
rubber
feet
may
eventually
blacken
or
scar
lac-
quered
surfaces.
Use
felt
cloth
pads
to
insulate
the
feet
or
preferably
use
a
CASIO
musical
instrument
stand
designed
for
your
keyboard.
E-6
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Contents
Main
Features
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Safety
Precautions
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Quick
Reference
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To
switch
power
On
and
Off
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To
Change
toneS..........sssseecsere
To
switch
Touch
Response
on
and
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To
play
the
demo
tunes
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Using
effects
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cesses
To
select
an
effect
............00
To
switch
effecs
on
and
off
To
select
and
play
a
rhythm...
Using
auto-accompaniment
To
play
a
CASIO
CHORD
auto-accompaniment
To
play
a
FINGERED
auto-accompaniment....
To
start
an
accompaniment
with
synchro
start
Adjusting
the
accompaniment
volume
...
To
adjust
the
accompaniment
volume
..
Using
the
musical
pads
.............000
E-16
To
play
a
pad...,
E-16
To
change
the
pad
fu
E-16
Using
the
Song
Memory......
E-17
To record to Song Memory ses
To play back a song from Song Memory...
Using
Magical
Presets
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E-18
To tune the keyboard ....
To transpose the keyboard
To set the touch sensitivity ...... ocevdadeapraeetansaneses
Part
1
Before
using
the
keyboard
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.
E-19
About the power supply
Installing the batteries
Using AC power............
Auto Power Off Function .....
To cance! the Auto Power Off
About settings and memory contents .
General overview of the operation ..
How
the
display
shows
data.....
.
E-22
About
the
MOdeS
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Part
2
Basic
operations.
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M24
To
switch
power
on
and
off
...
E-24
To
change
tones.....
.
E24
Digital
Sampling
a
Polyphony
............
About drum sounds ...
Touch Response
To switch Touch Response on and off .
Using the PITCH BEND wheel...............
Tones that are best suited for use with the PITC
E-8
PITCH
BEND
wheel
techniques
....
wo
E26
Bend
range
uu...
esceeeeees
.
E-26
Using
the
modulation
button
E-26
Playing
the
demo
tunes......
E-27
To start demo tune play E-27
To stop demo tune piay E-27
Using
effects...............
se
E-28
Types of effects . E-28
To select an effect .... E-29
To
switch
effects
on
and
off.
E-29
Playing
rhythms...
..
E-29
To
select
and
play
a
rhythm
....
E-29
Improvising
with
the
preset
patterns
.
.
E-30
To
play
intro
and
ending
pattems
...
E-31
Display
Data
........cceessscsesenees
E-31
Using
auto-accompaniment
.....
.
E-32
About
the
accompaniment
keyboard
..
E-32
Using
the
CASIO
CHORD
system.......
E-32
To
play
a
CASIO
CHORD
auto-accompanimen
E-33
Using
standard
fingerings
.......0....csecceccecssess
E-33
To
play
a
FINGERED
auto-accompaniment...
E-34
To
start
an
accompaniment
with
synchro
start
..
E-35
Improvising
with
the
preset
accompaniment
patterns
..
E-35
Switching
auto-accompaniment
parts
on
and
off...
E-36
Mixer
(Accomp
mixer)
.....
.
E-36
How
Mixer
works
...........
-
To
change
a
Mixer
parameter
..
Using
Full-Range
Chords
.............
To
play
a
FULL
RANGE
CHORD
auto-accompaniment
Adjusting
the
accompaniment
volume
......
To
adjust
the
accompaniment
volume
Part 3 Advanced Operations .
Mixer (Tone Expander) ....
How Mixer works .....
To change a Mixer parameter
Using the Split function ....
To split the keyboard ......
To change the location of the split point
To unsplit the keyboard ......
Using the Layer function
To layer tones «0.0...
To unlayer the keyboard......
Using Split and Layer together
To split and layer the keyboard ..
Using the musical pads ..............
‘Types of operations available for the pads
To change the pad functions ............
Changing the musical pad parameters
How Mixer WOrkS ......seeccesesceeeees
To set musical pad parameters ..
Assigning
rhythms
to
the
Intro,
Variation,
and
Eni
ing
Buttons
..
To
change
the
Intro,
Fill-in,
and
Ending
button
rhythm
assignments
Using Magical Presets
To change the Magical Preset ..
To switch Magical Preset off.
About Magical Presets ....
Break Beat (00 to 17)
Melodycomp (18 to 25)

Shadow
Drum
(26
to
29)
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Free
Session
(30
to
49)
.....
Using TONE button with Magical Presets .
To Change the tone ........scsereersceeererees
Using the Registration function .
To store a set-up ....
To
recall
a
setup.
ie
Assignable
jack
........
.
E-53
To
change
the
assignable
jack
function
oo
ae
Part 4 Song MEMOry....sccsssssrsescssssenersenerenssenesennceners
How Song Memory works
Recording to Song Memory
Song Memory capacity
To
record
a
base
track
(TRACK
a
to
ated
Memory
About Song Memory data ..
How
Mixer
settings
are
stor
te
Multi-Track
Recording
...........
.
E-58
What
is
a
track?
.........
..
E-58
How
tracks
are
organized
..
es
Ways to use multi-track recording
To perform a multi-track recording ..
Recording Mixer settings ..........
General Operation ..ccceerereereees
To
change
a
Track
Mixer
parameter
.
E-61
Playing
back
from
Song
Memory
.......
E-62
To
play
back
a
song
from
Song
Memory
...
..
E-62
Deleting
tracks
from
Song
Memory.......
.
E-63
To delete a track from Song Memory
Part 5 Other Settings...
To
tune
the
keyboard
..
..
E-65
«E65
To transpose the keyboa
To
set
the
touch
sensitivity
.
E-66
Part
6
Using
MIDI
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What
iS
MIDI?
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£-67
MIDI Terminals
MIDI
Channels
E-67
General
MIDI.....
..
E-68
Number
of
Voices
..
E-68
MIDI
Channels
....
E-68
Number
of
Tones...
E-68
Receivable
MIDI
Messages
..
£-68
Built-in
Digital
Effects
....
E-68
MIDI
Operations
............
..
E-69
Sending
Data
from
the
WK-1500.
E-69
Sending
Data
to
the
WK-1500........
E-69
WK-1500
Send/Receive
MID!
Messages
..
E-69
Receive
Only
MIDI
Messages
..............
E-71
Song
Memory
Contents
and
Demo
Tunes
E-72
Touch
RESPONSE
.....:seeeeeteoreees
E-72
Stereo
Position
and
Effect
Depth
E-72
Musical
Pads
.......-ssrerceee
E-72
MIDI
Implementation
Chart...
E-72
MID!
Channel
Operations
.....
.
E-72
Specifying
the
Basic
Channel...
E-72
Turning
a
Specific
MIDI
Channel
On
and
w
E74
E-10
MIDI Monitor
Changing
MiD!
Settings
Selecting Parameters ..
Changing
Parameter
Settings
..
MIDI
channel
parameter
setting
...
Part
7
Technical
Reference
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
...........+-
Part
8
Appendix
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Ant
Melodycomp
Chord
Chatts
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see
we
Ais
Free
Session
Chord
Progression
Chart:
Key
of
C
Note
Table
.......:sssceccecseree
Drum
Assignment
List
.
Fingered
Chord
Chart
E-11

aa
Control
Locations
Assembling
the
Music
Stand
Firmly
press
the
music
stand
provided
with
the
keyboard
all
the
way
into
the
groove
on
the
top
of
the
keyboard.
(First
align
the
left
edge
of
the
music
stand
with
the
left
end
of
the
groove,
press
it
into
the
groove,
and
then
press
the
right
edge
into
the
right
end
of
the
groove.)
E-12
@ SPEAKER
@ Modulation button
@ KEYBOARD
@ PITCH BEND wheel
® POWER button
© MODE button
@ VOLUME slider
START/STOP button
© INTRO button
@ NORMAL/FILL-IN button
@
VARIATION/FILL-IN
button
@
SYNCHRO/ENDING
button
® DIGITAL EFFECT button
@ TEMPO buttons
® TOUCH RESPONSE button
TRANSPOSE/TUNING button
@ MIDI button
noannnnaag
0}
Offs
‘On|
ORS
|
Osfto!
|
|
ACCOMP VOLUME button
MAGICAL PRESET button
@ RHYTHM button
@ TONE button
@ PAD button
@ MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
@ 10-key pad
@ [+] and {-] buttons
@ MIXER button
@ SONG MEMORY button
CHANNEL selectors
® SPLIT button
@ LAYER button
@ REGISTRATION button
@ MUSICAL PAD buttons
@ DEMO button
[Rear Panel]
MIDI OUT terminal
J MIDI IN terminal
ASSIGNABLE JACK
For connection of an optional pedal
(SP-2 or SP-10).
Ey PHONES/OUTPUT jack
For connection of commercially
available headphones. Output from
speakers is automatically cut when
headphones are connected.
DC12V jack
For connection of an optional AC
adaptor (AD-12).
E-13

=a Quick Reference
This
part
of
the
manual
provides
a
brief
overview
of
keyboard
operation.
This
is
meant
for
experi-
enced
users,
so
be
sure
to
read
the
rest
of
the
manual
for
details
before
trying
to
actually
use
the
keyboard.
Mi To switch power on and off (Page E-24)
Nga Press the POWER button to switch power on and off.
vy
POWER
ee
MH To change tones (Page E-24)
4. Press the TONE button.
2 FONT
LN
mn
1
£& (%
2,
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
the
3-digit
number
that
identi-
—
0
se)
Q
fies
the
tone
you
want
to
select.
Hi
h
j
009
q0Qg
OrO-O0
—
To
switch
Touch
Response
on
and
off
(Page
E-25)
ead
:
Press
the
TOUCH
RESPONSE
button
to
switch
Touch
Response
on
and
off.
RESPONSE
@ To play the demo tunes (Page E-27)
Press
the
DEMO
button
to
start
and
stop
demo
tune
play.
d
Pa
CO
@ Using effects (Page E-28)
To select an effect
‘
wi
a
1.
Press
the
DIGITAL
EFFECT
button
to
switch
digital
effects
on.
EFFECT
(=)
2.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
the
number
for
the
effect
you
want
to
use.
To switch effects on and off
il
Press
the
DIGITAL
EFFECT
button
to
switch
the
currently
selected
effect
on
and
Breer
off.
Cc)
E-14
m@
To
select
and
play
a
rhythm
(page
E-29)
o
masse
4.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
enter
the
NORMAL
mode
(all
MODE
indicators
unlit).
MODE © FINGERED
C) © casio cHOAD
va 2. Press the RHYTHM button.
O
‘s
0
3.
aga
ca
Lasialid
io
the
2-digit
rhythm
number
for
r
fi
A
ogg
:
goQ
OrO0-0
jet
4.
Press
the
START/STOP
button
to
start
play
of
the
rhythm.
fan
2
5.
To
stop
rhythm
play,
press
the
START/STOP
button
again.
m@
Using
auto-accompaniment
(page
E-32)
To
play
a
CASIO
CHORD
auto-accompaniment
o
BALMNE
1.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
select
CASIO
CHORD.
woe © FINGERED
( } @ CASIOCHORD
2. Select an auto-rhythm.
3. Start play of the rhythm.
_
Press
either
one
or
up
to
four
keys
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
(page
E-32),
and
the
corresponding
accompaniment
starts
to
play
automatically.
5.
Continue
pressing
different
keys
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard.
2
6.
To
stop
auto-accompaniment
play,
press
START/STOP
again.
START
STOP
To
play
a
FINGERED
auto-accompaniment
aunwoe
4.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
select
FINGERED.
© cHoro
MOOE @ FINGERED
(Jo
mecw
5
Select
an
auto-rhythm.
3. Start play of the rhythm.
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SE
SL
a
ESS
4.
Play
a
chord
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
(page
E-32)
to
start
play
of
the
auto-accompaniment.
5. Continue pressing keys on the accompaniment keyboard.
6.
To
stop
auto-accompaniment
play,
press
START/STOP
again.
°
START
STOP
To
start
an
accompaniment
with
synchro
start
1.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
select
either
CASIO
CHORD
or
FINGERED.
© Blount
MODE
© FINGERED
C)
sama
>
Select
a
rhythm.
3.
Press
the
SYNCHRO/ENDING
button.
At
this
time,
the
TEMPO
indicator
Symcuacr lights.
ff
4.
Play
a
chord
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard.
5.
To
stop
the
accompaniment
pattem,
press
START/STOP
again.
M
Adjusting
the
accompaniment
volume
(Page
E-39)
Use
the
following
procedure
to
set
the
volume
that
the
accompaniment
is
played.
You
can
set
the
volume
to
any
value
in
the
range
of
000
to
127.
To
adjust
the
accompaniment
volume
1.
Press
the
ACCOMP
VOLUME
button.
2.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
a
3-digit
number
and
specify
the
accompaniment
volume
level.
@
Using
the
musical
pads
(Page
E-44)
To play a pad
Simply
press
one
of
the
six
pads
to
play
the
sound
assigned
to
it.
To change the pad functions
1. Press PAD button.
2.
While
the
function
set
number
is
on
the
display,
use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
the
number
of
the
set
of
functions
you
want
to
change
to.
E-16
@ Using the Song Memory (Page E-55)
To record to Song Memory
1. Set up the keyboard to play the tune you want to play.
2. Press the SONG MEMORY button until the message r
appears on the display. r L
e
O
O
0
3.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
0
or
1
to
specify
the
song
number.
20).
go09
OrO:0
e
4,
Press
TR1
button
to
select
track
1.
2
4 2
O
5. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
why
Bde
avis
Ch
6. Play the song that you want to record.
7. After the song is finished, press the START/STOP button to stop the recording
Stor. operation.
To play back a song from Song Memory
1. Press the SONG MEMORY button until the message }
appears on the display. p L Yy
e
O 2. Use the 10-key pad to input 0 or 1 to specify the song number.
O04
QG og
go0Q
Or0+0
3. Press TR1 button to select track 1.
See 4. Press the START/STOP button to start playback.
Sthet
STOP
E-17

AER
a
TI
ICIS
EIST
@ Using Magical Presets (Page E-49)
1.
Press
the
MAGICAL
PRESET
button,
and
the
number
that
identifies
the
current
Magical
Preset
appears
on
the
display.
Aly
7aN
MAGICAL,
PRESET
2.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
the
number
of
the
Magical
Preset
you
want
to
change
to.
3.
The
keyboard
is
now
assigned
the
Magical
Preset
that
you
specified
in
the
above
procedure.
@ To tune the keyboard (Page E-65)
TRANEPOSE/
1.
Press
the
TRANSPOSE/TUNE
button
until
appears
on
the
display.
OB 0 0 2. Use the 10-key pad’s [+] and [—] buttons to tune the keyboard.
000
eielgie,
OrO40
@
To
transpose
the
keyboard
(Page
E-65)
TRANSPOSE!
1.
Press
the
TRANSPOSE/TUNE
button
until
appears
on
the
display.
TUNE
aE
2. Use the 10-key pad’s [+] and [-] buttons to select a key.
OO-O-0- O-0-0-0-
O-0-0-0-
@ To set the touch sensitivity (Page E-se)
e 1. Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button.
‘comenans Une 2. Use the 10-key pad to input the number that identifies the touch sensitivity you
want to use.
E-18
About settings and memory contents
« Whenever power is switched off by pressing the POWER button or by operation of the Auto Power
Off function, tone and rhythm settings, Song Memory contents (page E-55), and Registration
Memory contents (page E-52) are retained. All of these settings and memory data items are
available when you switch power on again.
* The settings and data described above are retained while power is switched off as long as
electrical power is supplied to the unit. This means that if you remove batteries or if batteries go
dead, and you disconnect the unit from an externa! power supply (AC adaptor), settings and data
stored in memory will all be lost.
¢ Note that the following settings are not retained when power is switched off, and they are initialized
whenever you switch power on. ;
_[Leeeat conver ower
Mixer parameter
FEU CEU,E PS: 127
e Auto accompaniment tones: default tones
E-21

SSS SSS IE a a EES
@ General overview of the operation
This section provides a general overview of main operations. it mainly focuses on how the display
shows data and how to change between different modes. Be sure to read this section before using
the keyboard for the first time.
How the display shows data
The 3-digit display is used to show a variety of numeric data and other indicators. An indicator on the
display also tells you what kind of data is currently displayed.
Sample Display Indicator Meaning
(808) (de.5) | Tone number display
| [eon] | Rhythm number display (standard)
Rhythm number display (for rhythm assigned to INTRO, NORMAL/FILL-
IN, VAR/FILL-IN, or SYNCHRO/ENDING buttons). This display appears
only when you press INTRO, NORMAL/FILL-IN, VAR/FILL-IN or
SYNCHRO/ENDING, to identify the number of the rhythm assigned to
the button. After a few seconds the display returns to the normal rhythm
display.
Magical Preset number display
Musical Pad function number display
E-22
About the modes
With the keyboard, you must enter various modes in order to perform certain operations. This section
describes the main modes of the keyboard.
[Button [Mode SSSSS~«C pts
The keyboard plays like a standard piano or organ.
NORMAL This mode is selected when ail the MODE indicators
are unlit.
You can use the auto-accompaniment functions de-
CASIO CHORD scribed on page E-32.
You can finger chords as you normaily do, and have
the accompaniment pattem follow along with you
(page E-33).
FULL RANGE You can use the entire range of the keyboard for
CHORD FINGERED play and melody play (page E-38).
MAGICAL Use this mode to select the Magical Preset function
PRESET MAGICAL PRESET you want to use (page E-49).
| pemo = {| = DEMO Use this mode to play the demo tunes (page E-27).
Use this mode to record songs to and play songs
SONG MEMORY | SONG MEMORY back from memory (page E-55).
This mode lets you set up the keyboard to exchange
data with another MID! device (page E-67).
Use this mode to split the keyboard between two
SPLIT SPLIT different tones (page E-41).
Use this mode to assign two different tones to each
LAYER LAYER keyboard key (page E-42).
Use this mode to select the digital effect you want to
DIGITAL EFFECT) DIGITAL EFFECT use (page E-28).
Use this mode to play 30 sets of phrases, sound
MUSICAL PAD MUSICAL PAD effects, and percussion sounds (page E-44).
FINGERED
E-23

| Part 2° Basic operations
This part of the manual provides you with the basic information you need to use your keyboard.
@ To switch power on and off
1. Press the POWER button to switch power on. The indicator above the button is lit while power is on.
aly
-e-
“ys
POWER
C
2. Adjust the volume.
VOLUME * Be sure to adjust the volume to a relatively low setting before playing the
mie keyboard.
r
MIN
3. Press the keyboard keys.
¢ Adjust the volume to the level you want while playing the keyboard.
° pilates es switch power on, the tone that was selected when you last switched power off is
still selected.
4. To switch power off, press the POWER button again.
°
POWER
Gy
@ To change tones
1, Look at the tone list printed on the music stand and find the one you want.
¢ A total of 128 tones and 8 drum sounds are available.
2. Press the TONE button.
1 ¢ The number for the tone that is currently selected is shown on the display.
3. Use the 10-key pad to input the 3-digit number that identifies the tone you want to select.
0 ¢ Use the numeric buttons to input a 3-digit number.
< * Youcan also use the [+] and [-] buttons. Pressing [+] increases the displayed
OQ tone number by 1, while [-] decreases it.
(ieee Be sure to always specify a 3-digit number.
A ¢ Input of any number greater than 135 is ignored. .
* If you discover a mistake before you input the third digit, press the TONE button
to return to the previously set tone number. :
ET
I
SSE
SECT
NT
Digital Sampling
Number
of
the
tones
that
are
available
with
this
keyboard
have
been
recorded
and
processed
using
a
technique
called
digital
sampling.
To
ensure
a
high
level
of
tonal
quality,
samples
are
taken
in
the
low,
mid,
and
high
ranges
and
then
combined
to
provide
you
with
sounds
that
are
amazingly
close
to
the
originals.
You
may
notice
very
slight
differences
in
volume
or
sound
quality
for
some
tones
when
you
play
them
at
different
positions
on
the
keyboard.
This
is
an
unavoidable
result
of
multiple
sampling,
and
it
is
not
a sign
of
malfunction.
Polyphony
The
term
polyphony
refers
to
the
maximum
number
of
notes
you
can
play
at
the
same
time.
This
keyboard
has
32-note
polyphony,
which
includes
the
notes
you
play
as
well
as
the
rhythms
and
auto-
accompaniment
patterns
that
are
played
by
the
keyboard.
This
means
that
when
a
rhythm
or
auto-
accompaniment
pattern
is
being
played
by
the
keyboard,
the
number
of
notes
(polyphony)
available
for
keyboard
play
is
reduced.
Also
note
that
some
of
the
tones
offer
only
16-note
polyphony.
@ About drum sounds
Tone
numbers
128
through
135
are
drum
sounds,
that
you
can use
to
drum
notes
on
the
keyboard.
When
you
select
one
of
these
tones,
the
display
shows
a
value
from
through
de’
indicating that these are drum sounds).
The
percussion
sounds
that
are
available
are
illustrated
on
the
keyboard’s
console.
Note
that
the
lower
7
keys
and
upper
16
keys
that
are
not
marked
do
not
produce
any
drum
sounds
when
pressed.
m@ Touch Response
Touch
Response
makes
it
possible
for
the
keyboard
to
match
the
power
of
the
note
produced
with
the
amount
of
pressure
you
use
to
press
the
keyboard
keys.
Note
that
beginners
or
those
with
insufficient
strength
in
their
fingers
can
use
the
procedure
to
switch
Touch
Response
off.
To
switch
Touch
Response
on
and
off
Press
the
TOUCH
RESPONSE
button
to
switch
Touch
Response
on
and
off.
jet
*
When
Touch
Response
is
switched
off,
the
notes
produced
by
the
keyboard
are
Tobcx
not
affected
by
the
keyboard
pressure.
=
*
Touch
Response
is
on
when
the
TOUCH
RESPONSE
indicator
is
lit.
Cc
¢
Touch
Response
is
not
applied
to
the
accompaniment
keyboard
when
you
are
using
auto-accompaniment
(page
E-32).
It
is,
however,
applied
to
the
melody
keyboard.
¢
The
TOUCH
RESPONSE
button
is
automatically
deactivated
whenever
a
dem-
onstration tune is playing.
*
You
can
also
adjust
the
Touch
Response
sensitivity
using
the
procedures
described on page E-66.
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@
Using
the
PITCH
BEND
wheel
Rotating
the
PITCH
BEND
wheel
raises
and
lowers
the
pitch
of
the
tones
you
play
on
the
keyboard.
Use
it
to
add
interesting
effects
to
your
performances.
Tones
that
are
best
suited
for
use
with
the
PITCH
BEND
wheel
Use
tones
that
continue
to
sound
as
long
as
you
keep
a
keyboard
key
pressed,
such
as
the
STRINGS,
SYNTH-LEAD
and
SYNTH
BASS
tones.
PITCH BEND wheel techniques
Releasing the finger from the wheel regains
the original pitch.
Pitch lowers
*
You
can
add
vibrato
to
a
note
by
moving
the
PITCH
BEND
wheel
slightly
forward
and
back
as
the
note
is
sounding.
When
you
release
the
wheel,
the
note
returns
to
its
original
status.
Try
changing
the
pitch
of
a
note
after
it
is
sounding.
*
Another
interesting
effect
is
produced
by
tuming
the
PITCH
BEND
wheel
before
pressing
the
keyboard.
Then,
after
the
note
starts
to
sound,
either
release
the
PITCH
BEND
wheel
or
change
its
setting.
Bend range
*
The
PITCH
BEND
wheel
is
initially
set
for
a
range
of
two
semitones
in
either
direction
(up
or
down).
You
can
increase
this
up
to
a
range
of
12
semitones
(page
E-78).
@
Using
the
modulation
button
Pressing
the
modulation
button
while
a
note
is
sounding
adds
vibrato
to
the
note.
Vibrato
is
turned
off
when
you
release
the
modulation
button.
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* Applicable tones
Tones
that
continue
to
sound
as
long
as
a
keyboard
key
is
depressed.
The
modulation
button
is
best
used
with
wind
instruments
and
synthetic
reed
instruments.
¢ Example
While
depressing
a
keyboard
key,
press
the
modulation
button
to
add
vibrato.
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* Vibrato depth adjustment ; a
You can adjust the depth of the vibrato in steps of 50 cents (100 cents equals one semitone) within a
range of 000 to 127. The initial setting is 64. For details on setting the vibrato depth, see “Modulation
Depth” on page E-78. ©
Note .
Pressing the modulation button while channel 10 (percussion-only channel) is selected does not
apply vibrato to the percussion sound. However, the modulation data is output from the MID] OUT
terminal.
@ Playing the demo tunes
This keyboard comes with the following three pre-recorded demo tunes that you can use for practice
or simply for your listening enjoyment.
Tune :
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* Note that you cannot start playback of a demo tune while you are recording to Song Memory
(page E-55).
To start demo tune play
1. Switch power on and adjust the volume level.
2. Press the DEMO button.
¢ Demo tune play continues in a sequential endless loop until you switch it off.
* The number of the demo tune currently playing is shown on the display.
C) * You can play along on the keyboard while a demo tune is playing back.
3. You can change the demo tune being played by pressing [+] (to advance) or [—] (to move back) in
the 10-key pad.
2 O Oo * You can also use the 10-key paa’s [0], [1] and [2] buttons to specify the demo
Q tune number.
O-0-0- O-0O-0- 0-0-0
To stop demo tune play
Press the DEMO button again or START/STOP button to stop Demo tune play.
me)
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@ Using effects
A total of 10 digital effects can be applied to the keyboard's tone to create exactly the mood that you
want for your music. Note that only one effect can be selected at a time.
Types of effects
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TREMOLO
Causes
pulsating
sound.
Recommended
for
electric
piano
or
vibraphone.
Like
a
rotating
speaker
on
an
electronic
organ.
ORGAN SP Recommended for organ tones.
ENHANCER ‘Strong attack effect
FLANGER Adds depth and sharpness.
Recommended for bass sounds.
EQ LOUDNESS Enhances low range.
* Digital effects are applied to notes played on the keyboard, pad sounds, rhythms, and auto-
accompaniments. .
¢ Effects F - J through £ - 8 are quite strong, and may cause problems for the tone you are trying to
play. When this happens, change the accompaniment mixer setting to 000, which switches
the rhythm and auto-accompaniment effects off (page E-37).
* Depending on the tone and rhythm you are using, the EQ LOUDNESS effect may cause distortion
at high volume settings. When this happens, try lowering the volume.
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To select an effect
1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECT button to switch digital effects on.
7 * When you do, the DIGITAL EFFECT indicator lights. — rt
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Lu
2. Use the 10-key pad to input the 1-digit number for the effect you want to use. To select REVERB
1, for example, input 0.
2 : » ¢ You can also use the [+] and [-] buttons. -fim fe. t.....
0
O
s)
Pressing
[+]
increases
the
displayed
effect
E
or
©
E
‘
f
2
g
000
number
by
1,
while
[-]
decreases
it.
«
:
Or-O«0
¢
Preset
effects
are
automatically
selected
whenever
you
play
a
demo
tune.
These
presets
cannot
be changed or switched off during demo tune play.
*
if
you
change
the
effect
while
a
note
is
still
sounding,
the
keyboard
may
make
an
irregular
sound
when the effect change is made.
To switch effects on and off
2 Press the DIGITAL EFFECT button to switch the currently
Errect
selected
effect
on
and
off.
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f
c=
@ Playing rhythms
This
keyboard
features
a
collection
of
100
exciting
built-in
rhythm
patterns.
Each
pattern
provides
percussion back up for all your performances.
To select and play a rhythm
1,
Make
sure
that
power
is
switched
on
and
that
volume
is
adjusted
to
a
comfortable
level.
2.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
enter
the
NORMAL
mode
(all
MODE
indicators
unlit).
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Bue
~e
Each
time
you
press
the
MODE
button,
the
All off
MODE
=)
FINGERED
status
of
the
indicators
changes
as
illus-
Sins
oee
trated
here.
‘a
CJ
@
©ULL
RANGE
CHORD
a
0
@ CASIO CHORD
3.
Look
at
the
rhythm
list
printed
on
the
music
stand
and
find
the
one
you
want.
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4. Press the RHYTHM button.
a
iad
*
When
you
do,
the
rhythm
indicator
lights.
ny7i
vA
*
The
number
that
appears
on
the
display
indicates
the
cur-
ruy
rently
selected
rhythm.
Rhythm
indicator
5.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
the
2-digit
rhythm
number
for
the
rhythm
you
want
to
use.
To
select
“12
8
BEAT
1”,
for
example,
input
1,
2.
Oo
O
Oo
e
You
can
also
use
the
[+]
and
[-]
buttons.
Pressing
[+]
17
a
Oo
sles
hg
displayed
rhythm
number
by
1,
while
[-]
r
{
c
lecreases
it.
e
a)
O
QO
*
Be
sure
to
always
specify
a
2-digit
number.
p
+
©
Ifyou
discover
a
mistake
before
you
input
the
second
digit,
press
the
RHYTHM
OvO:
button
to
return
to
the
previously
set
rhythm
number.
6.
Press
the
START/STOP
button
to
start
play
of
the
rhythm.
Soe
«
When
you
do,
the
selected
rhythm
starts
to
sound,
with
the
indicator
above
the
Sey
START/STOP
button
flashes
with
each
beat.
7.
Use
the
TEMPO
buttons
to
adjust
the
tempo
of
the
rhythm.
TEMPO
*
When
you
press
one
of
the
TEMPO
buttons,
the
tempo
setting
appears
on
the
VV
7%,
display.
The
value
indicates
the
number
of
beats
per
minute.
The
display
returns
to
normal
shortly
after
you
release
the
TEMPO
button.
Each
time
you
press
one
of
the
TEMPO
buttons
while
the
tempo
value
is
displayed,
the
tempo
setting
changes
one
Step,
within
the
range
of
40
to
255.
*
Holding
down
either
of
the
TEMPO
buttons
changes
the
tempo
setting
at
high
speed.
*
To
reset
the
tempo
to
the
standard
value
of
each
rhythm,
press
both
TEMPO
buttons
at
the
same
time.
* Be sure to always specify a 3-digit number.
8.
To
stop
rhythm
play,
press
the
START/STOP
button
again.
°
START
STOP
lm
improvising
with
the
preset
patterns
Pressing
the
START/STOP
button
to
start
rhythm
play
causes
the
normal
version
of
the
pattern
to
be
played.
You
can
also
play
a
variation
of
the
rhythm
using
the
operation
described
below.
°
START/
STOP
=
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Important!
In
addition
to
the
variations
described
below,
you
can
also
assign
specific
rhythm
types
to
each
of
INTRO,
NORMAL/FILL-IN,
VAR/FILL-IN,
and
SYNCHRO/ENDING
buttons.
See
page
E-48
for
de-
tails.
*
Press
this
button
while
the
normal
rhythm
pattern
is
playing
in
order
to
switch
to
the
variation
pattern.
*
if
you
press
this
button
while
the
variation
pattern
is
playing,
a
one-measure
fill-in
pattern
is
played
and
then
play
of
variation
pattern
continues.
Press
this
button
while
the
variation
rhythm
pattern
is.
playing
in
order
to
switch
to
the
normal
pattern.
*
If
you
press
this
button
while
the
normal
pattern
is
playing,
a
one-measure
fill-
in
pattern
is
played
and
then
play
of
normal
pattern
continues.
*
Note
that
fill-in
patterns
can
logically
be
inserted
at
specific
locations
inside
a
chord
progression,
Because
of
this,
the
fill-in
pattern
may
not
sound
immediately
when
you
press
a
fill-in
button.
Instead,
it
will
sound
at
the
next
location
that
a
fill-in
pattern
is
possible.
To play intro and ending patterns
*
When
no
rhythm
is
playing,
press
the
INTRO
button
instead
of
the
START/
STOP
button.
When
you
do,
an
intro
paitern
is
played
to
start
the
normal
version of the selected rhythm pattern.
*
To
start
play
of
the
variation
pattern,
press
INTRO
and
then
VAR/FILL-IN.
*
While
a
rhythm
is
playing,
pressing
SYNCHRO/ENDING
instead
of
START/
STOP
plays
an
ending
pattern,
after
which
play
of
the
pattern
stops.
Display Data
Pressing
any
of
the
above
buttons
causes
the
following
indication.
INTRO
button
VAR/FILL-IN
button
NORMAL/FILL-IN
button
n
Hi
i}
SYNCHRO/ENDING
button
F
Hi
i}
+
Each
of
the
buttons
can
be
assigned
a
different
rhythm
(page
E-48).
The
number
that
appears
on
the
display
is
the
number
of
the
rhythm
assigned
to
the
button
you
press.
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@ Using auto-accompaniment
This keyboard features 100 accompaniment patterns that let you add full accompaniments to your
performances automatically. With auto-accompaniment, part of the keyboard is reserved as an
accompaniment keyboard. As you play your chords on the accompaniment keyboard, the accompa-
niment patterns adjusts automatically to follow the progression you play.
You get a choice between two different methods for chord play. FINGERED lets you play chords as
you normally do, while CASIO CHORD makes it possible to play fully formed chords with one finger.
Note that this keyboard also features a FULL RANGE CHORD system (page E-38) that lets you use
the entire keyboard for chord and melody play.
About the accompaniment keyboard
The lower 26 keys are reserved for use as an accompaniment keyboard whenever you select CASIO
CHORD or FINGERED with the MODE button. The panel above the accompaniment keyboard keys
is marked with the names of the notes they play. The remainder of the keyboard (the part that is not
included in the accompaniment keyboard) is called the melody keyboard. Please be sure to remem-
ber these terms, because they will be used throughout the rest of this manual.
Accompaniment Melody Keyboard
Keyboard
Accomp/Melody Keyboard
Using the CASIO CHORD system
The CASIO CHORD system lets you easily play the four main types of chords. Play of chords is
simplified as shown in the chart below.
Chord Type
Cc CIDIE{FIG!A|BIC|DIEIF
Pressing one Major chord
accompaniment keys (C Major Chord)
Seventh chord
Minor seventh
chord
Cm
Pressing two
(C Minor Chord)
accompaniment keys
C7
CIDIE|FIG|AIBICI
DIE]
F:
(C
Seventh
Chord)
Pressing three
accompaniment keys
Cm7
CIDIE|FIGIAJBIC|DIE|F
(C
Minor
Seventh
Chord)
Pressing four
accompaniment keys
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SSR I ETE A EP a ED EE
Note
The bottom (teftmost) note that you play determines the name of the chord. If the bottom note is aC
for example, the keyboard produces a C chord.
To play a CASIO CHORD auto-accompaniment
1. Use the MODE button to select CASIO CHORD.
© Stow “F
MODE © FINGERED
(J refersocroro
2. Select an auto-rhythm as described under “To select and play a rhythm” on page E-29.
3. Start play of the rhythm.
6% ¢ If you want start play of the normal rhythm pattern, press START/STOP.
aw
stARt
STOP
VARY
FILL-IN
LJ
4. Press either one or up to four keys on the accompaniment keyboard, and the corresponding
accompaniment starts to play automatically.
* To start play of the variation rhythm pattern, press VAR/FILL-IN.
¢ You can also use synchro start (page E-35) to start rhythm play.
5.
Continue
pressing
different
keys
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
to
play
your
chord
progression.
6. To stop auto-accompaniment play, press START/STOP again.
°
STARTS
STOP
Using standard fingerings
The
FINGERED
mode
lets
you
play
a
wider
variety
of
chords.
In
this
mode,
you
can
start
play
of
an
accompaniment
pattern
by
pressing
three
or
four
of
the
accompaniment
keyboard
keys.
This
keyboard
is
capable
of
recognizing
14
different
chords.
The
following
shows
the
fingerings
of
these
chords
with
a
root
of
C.
Note
that
you
can
omit
the
fifth
notes
(which
are
shown
inside
parentheses
in
the
illustrations
below)
to
produce
7,
m7,
maj7
and
mM7 chords.
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Cadd9
C7 Cm7
| bed s
e e e
Cmaj7 Cm7*s Cdim Caug (*1) Cmadd9
Q
(=) 3
e ° e we MUL)
Csus4 C74(*1) CmM7 C7sus4
e
° e e e
*{ With these chords, the lowest note in your fingering is always used as the root. Make sure that
your fingering correctly identifies the root you want to use.
Important!
If you play one or two notes only in the left hand, or three notes that do not make up a
recognizable chord formation (for example, C-D-D*), no sound will be produced. FINGERED
MODE requires a conventional three or four-note chord formation to produce an auto-accompani-
ment. Also, note that auto-chords only work in conjunction with rhythm patterns, and not inde-
pendently of them.
Notes
* The above examples show only one of the possible fingerings for each chord. Note that you can
play the notes that form a chord in any combination. Each of the following fingerings for example,
produces the same C chord.
TT A
Accompaniment keyboard
* See the “Fingered Chord chart” on page A-7 for information on the fingerings of chords for all roots.
To play a FINGERED auto-accompaniment
1. Use the MODE button to select FINGERED.
FULL RANGE
© choo
aly
MODE = = @ +FINGERED
Paes
Cc} © CASIO CHORD
2. Select an auto-rhythm as described under “To select and play a rhythm” on page E-29.
E-34
3. Start play of the rhythm.
Jet
*
If
you
want'start
play
of
the
normal
rhythm
pattern,
press
START/STOP.
FLGN
*
To
start
play
of
the
variation
rhythm
pattern,
press
VAR/FILL-IN.
Ss
4.
Play
a
chord
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
to
start
play
of
the
auto-accompaniment.
* You can also use synchro start to start rhythm play.
5.
Continue
pressing
keys
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
to
play
your
chord
progression.
6. To stop auto-accompaniment play, press START/STOP again.
°
START
STOP
To start an accompaniment with synchro start
4. Use the MODE button to select either CASIO CHORD or FINGERED.
© Goa
MOOE © FINGERED
(3) @ CASIO CHORD
2.
Select
a
rhythm
using
the
procedure
described
under
“To
select
and
play
a
rhythm”
on
page
E-29.
3.
Press
the
SYNCHRO/ENDING
button.
At
this
time
the
TEMPO
indicator
lights.
SYNCHRO!
ENDING
CL)
FLEW
*
If
you
want
to
start
out
with
the
variation
pattern
of
the
selected
rhythm,
press
fr]
VAR/FILL-IN
here.
4.
Play
a
chord
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
and
the
accompaniment
pattern
starts
to
play.
improvising
with
the
preset
accompaniment
patterns
You
can
use
intro,
fill-in,
variation,
and
ending
operations
(see
“improvising
with
the
preset
patterns”
on
page
E-30)
with
auto-accompaniment.
Note
the
following
when
using
intro
and
ending
patterns.
*
When
an
intro
pattern
is
playing,
the
final
measure
of
the
pattern
is
indicated
by
the
tempo
indicator speeding up. This signals you to get ready to start playing.
¢ Intro patterns are available in major chord and minor chord versions. The keyboard automatically
selects the appropriate version in accordance with the chord you play to start the accompaniment
pattern.
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*
Ending
patterns
are
also
available
in
major
chord
and
minor
chord
versions.
The
keyboard
automatically
selects
the
correct
version
in
accordance
with
the
last
chord
you
play
at
the
end
of
the
accompaniment.
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Switching
auto-accompaniment
parts
on
and
off
Use
the
five
part
buttons
to
switch
auto-accompaniment
parts
on
and
off.
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Each
time
you
press
a
button,
its
part
switches
on
and
off.
If
the
auto-accompaniment
is
not
playing,
the
indicator
above
each
button
is
lit
if
the
part
is
switched
on
and
not
lit
if
the
part
is
switched
off.
While
the
auto-accompaniment
is
playing,
the
indicators
light
while
that
particular
part
is
sounding.
—— TONE EXPANDER ——
Note
With
some
auto-accompaniment,
some
parts
contain
all
rests.
This
means
that
though
the
indicator
above
the
button
that
controls
such
a
part
is
lit
while
auto-accompaniment
is
not
playing,
nothing
sounds
for
that
part
when
you
start
auto-accompaniment
play.
One
example
of
such
a
part
is
CHORDS
of
19
LATIN
FUSION.
@ Mixer (Accomp mixer)
The
Mixer
function
lets
you
control
tone,
volume,
stereo
position
(panning),
tuning,
effect
intensity,
and
expression
for
each
of
the
five
parts
of
an
auto-accompaniment.
Use
the
MIXER
button
to
select
the
parameter
you
want
to
adjust.
CO
How Mixer works
Each
time
you
press
the
MIXER
button,
the
display
changes
in
the
sequence
shown
below.
Display
the
value
for
the
parameter
you
wish
to
change
and
then
use
the
10-key
pad
keys
to
change
it.
x
Goes
back
to
@
F
p
5
ne,
the
first
display
ExPreSsion
E-36
tan
Tone
selection
for
each
channel
000
to
127,
dr
0
to
dr7.
vol
Volume
setting
for
each
channel
000
(min)
to
127
(max)
Stereo
position
(position
between
speakers
000
(left
side)
to
127
(right
side)
where
sound
is
hear)
;
Effect
depth
000
(min)
to
127
(max)
FE
if
|
Fine
tuning
of
each
channel
f-sos0
[
t
if
Rough
tuning
of
each
channel
Expression
setting
of
each
channel
000
to
127
The
following
example
operation
shows
how
to
change
the
effect
parameter
only.
Operation
is
identical
for
all
of
the
other
parameters,
except
for
the
range
of
the
settings
as
shown
in
the
table
above.
La
To
change
a
Mixer
parameter
14.
Press
the
MIXER
button
until
the
display
for
the
parameter
you
want
to
change
appears.
we
°
Here
we
will
change
the
effect
volume
for
the
Chord
2
part
(=
from
100
to
118,
so
press
MIXER
four
times.
5
n
Qo.
2.
Press
the
part
button
for
the
part
whose
parameter
you
want
to
change.
Noe
¢
The
indicator
above
the
part
button
you
press
starts
to
rm
toms
flash.
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3.
Use
the
10-key
pad
to
input
the
3-digit
number
for
the
effect
volume
value
you
want
to
use.
In
this
example,
we
will
input
a
value
of
118.
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*
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You
can
also
use
the
[+]
and
[-]
buttons.
Pressing
[+]
tt
0
increases
the
displayed
effect
volume
value
by
1,
while
[-]
(
{
Hy
0
decreases
it.
a}
*
Remember
that
you
have
five
seconds
after
pressing
the
MIXER
button
to
input
z
the
first
digit
or
press
a
part
button.
You
also
have
five
seconds
after
pressing
a
.
60
part
button
to
input
the
first
digit.
Otherwise,
the
value
will
disappear
from
the
display,
and
you
will
have
to
press
the
MIXER
button
again
to
start
again.
O-0-0-0-
000-0
4.
Repeat
steps
1~3
for
other
parts
if
you
want.
Using
Full-Range
Chords
This
function
lets
you
use
the
entire
range
of
the
keyboard
for
play
of
accompaniment
and
melody.
Unlike
the
FINGERED
mode,
the
melody
can
be
played
in
the
accompaniment
keyboard
range,
and
chords
can
be
played
in
the
range
of
the
melody
keyboard.