MICRO/VOCALIZER
The keyboard has a symmetrical microphone input (XLR) with adjustable gain, separate
audio output and effects Reverb, Echo, Equalizer, Noise Gate, Compressor, Pitch Shift with
10 preset combinations and 10 user programmable. The Vocalizer includes 4 harmonization
Voices (Voicetron) with Right and Left Harmony modes, Unison with the possibility to assign
its controls to the Arranger, Lead voice or Midi file.
PLAY MODES
You can easily configure the SD9 to suit your playing style. If you are a pianist, you can
use the PIANIST mode to play as though you were playing a real piano while still being
able to control the arranger. If you prefer to play with Manual bass while still using the
Arranger, BASSIST mode is your option, a mode which utilizes sophisticated logic to
control harmonies performed with both hands in real time. A new dedicated menu has been
developed for the Accordion. Classic: grants the accordionist total manual control over
the SD9‘s voice sections. The accordionist can program complete manual orchestrations
with 2 voices allocated to the left/chord and 3 voices to the right and lead voice, and all
these set ups can be stored in a Song setting/Registration for instant recall on stage. Style:
this mode lets you control the arranger with your Left Hand. With the Bass To Chord, the
accordionist can also define some tonalities which are normally not available in the normal
accordion technique such as Minor7th, 7th Augmented, 4th and others, especially useful
in the context of light music and jazz. For organ players, an Organ mode is also provided
making it possible to control the bass from the Midi pedalboard ( Mod. KETRON PMK 8 )
thus reproducing a typical condition in a classic organ performance.
DSP
The SD9 incorporates a new powerful DSP with Chorus, Reverb, Phaser, Tremolo, Flanger,
Echo Delay, Overdrive, 4 parametric equalizer and 2 independent Insert Efx section with Hi
quality Distortion, Rotary and Autopanning effects. The user can insert up to 10 effects in
a chain.
USER INTERFACE/USB
The new capacitive 7” Touch screen offers a fluent control on the display for all the keyboard
functions allowing for smooth and precise slider controlling or instant sound launch. Some
of the SD9‘s multimedia functionalities include 3 USB Host jacks for connecting USB flash
drives, external hard drives, CD Rom or other digital devices such as tablets and smart
phones. The USB device connection at the back allows you to connect SD9 to a computer
for easy file management straight from your computer. An optional internal hard drive can
be installed (Type SATA 2/3_ 2.5” ) to expand storage capability,backup important files and
file management. Thanks to the intuitive operating system, navigating the instrument is easy
even without the help of the user Manual (which by the way resides inside the keyboard as
Html multilingual file). Brightness control allows you to adjust the brightness of the display
which is especially useful in dark or sunny conditions.
KEYBOARD
The SD9 is equipped with a 76 semi-
weighted keys with a smooth dynamic
control ( 4 curves ) and aftertouch. Several
functions such as Morphing and Filter may
freely be assigned to Pitch and Modulation
wheels while the Sustain pedal can be used
also as a switch for Rotor Slow Fast on the
organ tones.
REGISTRATION
Registrations allow you to take a snap-
shot and store the general panel settings,
current conditions of the SD9 including
all parameters and functions. Four
storage Banks each capable of holding
1024 Registrations are available. These
Registrations and Song settings can be
quickly recalled using also the numeric
keypad or externally via MIDI. With the
use of a dedicated App, it is also possible
to manage the Song settings and the
Registrations from the keyboard based on
external data library‘s songs, texts, etc.
AUDIO & MIDI RECORDING
The SD9 has a new Audio and MIDI
recording function and menu. It is possible
to memorize brief patterns in Phrase mode
(also available while using the Arranger)
then later, loop it during playback or record
complete parts in Song mode. The audio
track is recorded as a stereo WAV file which
can further be modified by inserting start
and end points, as well as the output level.
A great tool for creating instant backing
tracks.
AUDIO MULTITRACK
An Audio Multitrack function that allows
the playback of multiple wave files within
an audio project. The Multi-track audio
is provided as an excellent alternative
to traditional Mp3 and Wav files during
professional Playback, with the capability
to control the volume for each of the 6
tracks directly with the sliders on the panel.
A track can also be assigned to the Click
Metronomic (or to an individual output) that
can be sent via external audio through the
headphone output (Aux), very useful if you
play with additional musicians.
