Kurzweil KM88 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for the USA)
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,
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.
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those
included items.
s authority
to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic
Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by
following the owner’s manual. In case the function could not resume, please use
the product in other location.
PRECAUTIONS
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
•
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the
correct voltage.
Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for
which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception
interference.
Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do
not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or
controls.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If
electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
1. Please make sure the KM88 is properly connected to a
computer via USB, or to a power supply via optional DC adapter.
2. Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel. The Joystick LED
will light up.
3. Connect an external MIDI instrument to the KM88 via the USB /
MIDI OUT jacks.
4. Move the [VOLUME] slider to set to the volume to a desired level.
[POWER] switch. The Joystick
Note: When you power on the KM88, it will use the last selected
Multi and Global settings.
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Connecting to the Kurzweil KM88 Editor on a
Computer
You can use the KM88 Editor application on a computer edit
various settings and send them to the instrument for performance.
You can connect the KM88 to the application via USB.
Please refer to the application’s owner’s manual for
connection and operation details.
Note: Kurzweil KM88 Editor application :
Mac OS version: 10.12.0 or greater.
PC (Windows 10) OS version: 1809 or greater.
Packing list
• Music stand 1PC
• Music stand block 1PC
• Manual 1PC
• USB cable 1PC
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please
keep it for later reference.

Rear Panel
1. EXPRESSION
For connecting a CC pedal.
2. SW PEDAL
For connecting a switch pedal.
3. SUSTAIN PEDAL
For connecting a sustain pedal.
4. MIDI OUT
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5. USB
For connecting to computer.
6. POWER Jack
For connecting the power adapter (optional).
7. POWER Switch
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Button Functions
After connecting the instrument to the KM88 Editor application on a
computer, you can select and assign various functions to the 6 front panel
buttons.
1. Multi X
This function allows you to specify a Multi number which will be
selected when the button is pressed. This is useful for selecting
frequently used favorite Multis.
2. Multi + and Multi –
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button is pressed.
3. Transposition + and Transposition -
These functions tune the pitch of all Zones in all Multis in semitones
when the button is pressed.
4. MMC Play and MMC Stop
These functions send MMC Play or MMC Stop messages when the
button is pressed. MMC Play and MMC Stop messages can be used
to start or stop playback in connected hardware or software
sequencers (such as a hardware drum machine or a DAW on a
computer).
5. Programmable Button
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CC number) when the button is pressed.
6. Mute/Activate a Zone
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7. MIDI Panic
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Multi.
Restoring Factory Defaults
Caution: This will delete all user Multi data. Before restoring
defaults, you may wish to use the KM88 Editor application to
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hold down the rightmost key on the keyboard then power on
the KM88. Keep holding down the rightmost key until all of the
front panel buttons light. The KM88 will reset to factory default
settings, and delete all user Multi data.
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Keyboard
RPHA - 88 fully-weighted Real Piano Hammer-Action Keys
Multis
128 (8 factory preset + 120 user editable)
Power
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Dimension (L _W _H)
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Weight
18.5 kg
Front Panel
1. VOLUME Slider
Adjust the master volume. This slider is programmable via the
KM88 Editor application.
2. Buttons
These buttons are programmable via the KM88 Editor application.
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3. Joystick
This Joystick is used to control pitch bend (when moving
horizontally) and modulation (when moving vertically).