midiplus EK490 User manual

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CONTENTS
Preface..................................................................................................................................................1
What’s in the Box?...............................................................................................................................1
EK490 Keyboard Overview：.............................................................................................................1
Chapter1. Quick Start ...................................................................................................................2
1.1. EK490 Overview..........................................................................................................2
1.1.1. Front Panel...........................................................................................................2
1.1.2. Rear Panel............................................................................................................3
1.2. Basic Functions............................................................................................................3
1.2.1. LCD Display screen.............................................................................................3
1.2.2. TEMPO SELECT ................................................................................................3
1.2.3. DEMO SELECT..................................................................................................3
1.2.4. VOLUME SELECT.............................................................................................4
1.2.5. VOLUME sliders.................................................................................................4
1.2.6. OCTAVE up/down ...............................................................................................4
1.2.7. PITCH wheel........................................................................................................4
1.2.8. MODULATION wheel ........................................................................................4
1.2.9. VOICE SELECT..................................................................................................4
1.2.10. METRONOME SELECT....................................................................................5
Chapter2. Basic Operations..........................................................................................................5
2.1. Playing Operation ........................................................................................................5
2.1.1. VELOCITY..........................................................................................................5
2.1.2. TRANSPOSE.......................................................................................................5
2.1.3. LAYER.................................................................................................................5
2.1.4. DOUBLE KEYBOARD ......................................................................................5
2.1.5. SUSTAIN.............................................................................................................5
2.1.6. REVERB..............................................................................................................6
2.1.7. CHORUS .............................................................................................................6
2.1.8. NORMAL MODE................................................................................................6
2.1.9. DRUMMER.........................................................................................................6
2.1.10. RHYTHM SELECT.............................................................................................6
2.2. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT.......................................................................................6
2.2.1. SYNC/VARIATION.............................................................................................6
2.2.2. START/STOP.......................................................................................................7
2.2.3. INTRO .................................................................................................................7
2.2.4. ENDING ..............................................................................................................7
2.2.5. FILLA/B..............................................................................................................7
2.2.6. ONE FINGER......................................................................................................7
2.2.7. MULTI FINGER..................................................................................................8

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2.3. Saving to the Registration Memory.............................................................................8
2.3.1. PRESET...............................................................................................................8
2.3.2. RECORD .............................................................................................................8
2.3.3. PLAY....................................................................................................................8
Chapter3. Auxiliary jack...............................................................................................................8
3.1. Basic jack.....................................................................................................................8
3.1.1. PHONE jack.........................................................................................................8
3.1.2. AUX OUT jack....................................................................................................8
3.1.3. SUSTAIN SWITCH jack.....................................................................................8
3.1.4. DC 9V jack...........................................................................................................8
3.2. MIDI jack.....................................................................................................................9
3.2.1. MIDI OUT jacks ..................................................................................................9
3.2.2. MIDI IN jacks......................................................................................................9
3.2.3. USB port ..............................................................................................................9
Appendix：
Appendix 1：Specification..................................................................................................10
Appendix 2：Voice List.......................................................................................................11
Appendix 3：Demo List......................................................................................................12
Appendix 4：Rhythm List...................................................................................................12

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the MIDIPLUS EK490. Thank you for purchasing the
EK490, a real versatile intelligent keyboard. The EK490 high quality sounds compatible with the
General MIDI Format and others. it is designed to provide everything to the serious artists and
amateur musicians needs on stage, or at home. Thus, if used your EK490 in conjunction with a
computer with the appropriate music soft ware, it will turn into a more powerful musical
instrument or workstation.
What’s in the Box?
Included in the MIDIPLUS EK490 package, you should find:
One (1) MIDIPLUS EK490 USB MIDI keyboard with styles
One (1) owner’s manual
One (1) 9V DC adaptor
EK490 Keyboard Overview：
Here are the features including in the EK490 keyboard：
49-note semi-weighted keyboard.
Pitch Bend wheel
Modulation wheel
Sustain pedal interface (sustain pedal does not include).
LCD display screen
Power supply：External 9V DC power, USB power or 6 AA type batteries.

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Chapter1. Quick Start
1.1. EK490 Overview
1.1.1. Front Panel
1：VOLUME sliders
2：RHYTHM SELECT button
3：NORMAL MODE button
4：ONE FINGER button
5：MULTI FINGER button
6：DRUMMER button
7：SYNC button
8：START/STOP button
9：FILLA button
10：FILL B button
11：INTRO/ENDING button
12：VOLUME button (VOICE1、VOICE2、
ACCOMPANIMENT )
13：SPLIT button
14：PLAY button
15：RECORD button
16：DOUBLE KEYBOARD button
17：LAYER button
18：TEMPO SELECT button
19：DEMO SELECT button
20：VOLUME SELECT button
21：LCD display screen
22：VOICE1 SELECT button
23：VOICE2 SELECT button
24：METRONOME button
25：VELOCITY button
26：TRANSPOSE －button
27：TRANSPOSE ＋button
28：SUSTAIN button
29：REVERB button
30：CHORUS button
31：Preset 1~4
32：DATA encoder
33：Number buttons0~9，-、+
34：OVTAVE▲
35：OVTAVE▼
36：PITCH wheel
37：MODULATION wheel
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1.1.2. Rear Panel
38：PHONE jack
39：AUX OUT jack
40：SUSTAIN SWITCH jack
41：MIDI IN jack
42：MIDI OUT jack
43：USB jack
44：Power switch (USB POWER
/BATTERY or DC 9V)
45：DC IN 9V jack
1.2. Basic Functions
1.2.1. LCD Display screen
1.2.2. TEMPO SELECT
Tempo or speed, at which the rhythm accompaniment & DEMO is played.
Press the【TEMPO SELECT】。
Use the Date encoder to select tempo.
(Use the number buttons or 【+/-】button, effect after 3 seconds, Press the【+】and【-】button
simultaneously to instantly reset the tempo value to “0”).
1.2.3. DEMO SELECT
EK490 demonstration tracks, and allows you to appreciate the different styles demo songs:
Press the【DEMO SELECT】button.
Use the 【DATA】encoder to select DEMO.
(Use the number buttons or 【+/-】button, effect after 3 seconds)
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Menu/message display
Metronome
Chord
Tempo

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Press the【START/STOP】button。
1.2.4. VOLUME SELECT
Individually control the volume：ACCOMPAINMENT,VOICE1,VOICE2.
for example：you want to adjust the volume of automatic accompaniment to 60.
Press the【VOLUME SELECT】button.
Press the【ACCOMPAINMENT】button.(LED lit)
Use to turn the Date encoder, setting the value to 60.
(Use the number buttons or 【+/-】input [6]+[0] button)
1.2.5. VOLUME sliders
Adjusts the overall volume of the unit.
1.2.6. OCTAVE up/down
By pressing the Octave key, you will shift the active keyboard range one octave higher, or
lower. For example, if you want to change the octave 2 octaves down：Press Octave Key
twice.
Press the [up] button & [down] button simultaneously to instantly reset the octave value to
"0".
1.2.7. PITCH wheel
The Pitch Bend wheel is used for raising or lowering the pitch of a voice during performance. The
range of pitch values depends on the sound generator (sound card or module) being used.
1.2.8. MODULATION wheel
It is very common to use the modulation wheel to change the intensity of effects：mainly
vibrato(pitch change),tremolo(change the volume),and modulation(change the tone).The
modulation wheel produces a vibrato effect shortly after the sound is generated. It is most
effective for voice such as saxophone strings and Oboe.
1.2.9. VOICE SELECT
Select the voice you want to the keyboard.
Press the【VOICE1】button.
Use to turn the【DATA】encoder for select voices name.
(Use the number buttons or 【+/-】button, effect after 3 seconds)

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1.2.10. METRONOME SELECT
Press the【METRONME SELECT】button, the metronome name will be displayed.
Use to turn the【DATA】encoder to select metronome , the number buttons NO.1~NO.6 or
【+/-】button, effect after 3 seconds.
Press the【START/STOP】button.
Note：The time signature changes automatically when a rhythm is selected.
Chapter2. Basic Operations
2.1. Playing Operation
2.1.1. VELOCITY
Press the 【VELOCITY】button to turn velocity response on.
2.1.2. TRANSPOSE
Press the TRANSPOSE【+】and【-】button, select the desired level, base on a semitone
increment, the transpose range is from –5 to +6.
Press the TRANSPOSE【+】and【-】button simultaneously to instantly reset the transpose
value to “C”(LED unlit).
2.1.3. LAYER
Press the 【LAYER】button ,indicates that the dual voice is.
2.1.4. DOUBLE KEYBOARD
The preset tones split the keyboard and assign VOICE 1& VOICE 2 sounds.
Press the【DOUBLE KEYBOARD】button.
With such a preset tone, the sound produced depends on what position of the keyboard you play.
For example, BASS/PIANO 1 puts Bass on the left and PIANO on the right of the keyboard.
2.1.5. SUSTAIN
The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by press the 【SUSTAIN】,use
it to switch on and off.

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2.1.6. REVERB
The reverb function lets you produce a natural reverb as you play by press the 【REVERB】,use it
to switch on and off.
2.1.7. CHORUS
The chorus function lets you produce a natural chorus as you play by press the 【CHORUS】,use
it to switch on and off.
2.1.8. NORMAL MODE
Press the【NORMAL MODE】button ,indicates that the grand piano voice is or VOICE 1&
VOICE 2 sounds, not left-hand accompaniment part.
2.1.9. DRUMMER
Press the【DRUMMER】button, indicates that the drum voice is.
2.1.10. RHYTHM SELECT
Press the【RHYTHM SELECT】button.
Use the【DATA】encoder , the number buttons or 【+/-】button, effect after 3 seconds to select
a rhythm.
2.2. AUTOACCOMPANIMENT
The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to do is play
the chords with your left hand as you perform, and the selected accompaniment style matching your music will
automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play. With auto accompaniment, even a solo
performer can enjoy playing with the backing of an entire band or orchestra.
2.2.1. SYNC/VARIATION
Press the【ONE FINGER】or【MULTI FINGER】button.
Press the【SYNC/VARIATION】button.(LED lit)
As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. (LED unlit)
When Accompaniment starts, press the 【SYNC/VARIATION】button(LED lit is variation,
unlit is sync).

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2.2.2. START/STOP
Press the【START/STOP】button to start the rhythm track auto accompaniment.
2.2.3. INTRO
This is used for the beginning of the song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts
to the main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected
rhythm.
Press the【INTRO/ENDING】button.
press the【START/STOP】button.
2.2.4. ENDING
This is used for the ending of the song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment
stops automatically. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the selected
rhythm.
Press the【INTRO/ENDING】button to start the ending section. When the ending is over, auto
accompaniment will stop.
2.2.5. FILLA/B
【SYNC/VARIATION】LED unlit：press【FILL A】or【FILL B】button to fill in other
accompaniment.
【SYNC/VARIATION】LED lit：press【FILL A】or【FILL B】button to variation fill in other
accompaniment.
2.2.6. ONE FINGER
Press the【ONE FINGER】button.
Press the【SYNC/VARIATION】button.
Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment
using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on
the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. The following abbreviated chord fingerings are
used：
For a major chord, press the root key only.
For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to its left.
For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to its left.
For a minor-seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and both a white and black key
to its left.

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2.2.7. MULTI FINGER
As soon as the left hands play the chord, this instrument will auto accompaniment when using the
Multi Finger Chord Auto accompaniment.
2.3. Saving to the Registration Memory
2.3.1. PRESET
The preset ton selected by each selector depends upon status (lit or unlit) of button lamps.
Press the preset【1】、【 2】、【 3】or【4】button a few seconds(about 3 seconds), until the “ding”
sound to store the current panel settings to the specified registration memory.
2.3.2. RECORD
Press the【RECORD】button when light flashes three times to engage the record mode.
2.3.3. PLAY
Press the【PLAY】button to playback the recording.
Chapter3. Auxiliary jack
3.1. Basic jack
3.1.1. PHONE jack
Headphone Out: This jack is a 1/4 TRS stereo headphone output this plays the same signal as the
main outputs.
3.1.2. AUX OUT jack
You can use the speaker of preference.
3.1.3. SUSTAIN SWITCH jack
This jack allows you to connect an optional Sustain Footswitch to the keyboard.
3.1.4. DC 9V jack
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your area to prevent damage to internal components.
3.2. MIDI jack
3.2.1. MIDI OUT jacks
Sends MIDI messages to external devices.
3.2.2. MIDI IN jacks
Receives external MIDI messages.
3.2.3. USB port
This jack is used to connect the keyboard with the computer, to get power and send MIDI
messages directly to the sound card

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Appendix 1：Specification
Model
MIDIPLUS EK490
Description
PORTABLE E. PIANO
Keyboard
49 velocity sensitive piano-style key
Maximum Polyphony
64 notes
Instruments
128 GM list sound
Quickly Sound
x
Rhythm Style
100
Demo Song
20
Sound Effect
Velocity、Sustain、Reverb、Chorus、Split、Double keyboard、Double voice、Drum
Auto Accompaniment
Normal、One finger、Multi finger
Other Control
Transpose、Data Encoder、Numeric 0~9、+、-
LCD
Large LCD screen with blue back-light
Volume Control
Total、Accompaniment、Voice1、Voice2
Record Control
Record、Play
Preset
5
Rhythm Control
Sync/variation、Start/Stop、Fill-in A、Fill-in B、Intro/Ending
Octave
Up、Down
Wheels
Pitch、Modulation
Tempo Control
30-250
MIDI
16 multi-timbre received，GM Level 1 standard
Socket
Sustain pedal input、Aux out、MIDI IN/OUT、USB to computer、Stereo headphone
Speaker Output
2W+2W
PowerAdapter
DC 9V / 2A
Power Batteries
6 x AAor equivalent batteries (not included)
Dimensions
About 83 x 25.5 x 8 cm
Weight
About 3.6 kg (without batteries)

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Appendix 2：Voice List
1
Acoustic Grand Piano
33
Acoustic Bass
65
Soprano Sax
97
Fx1 (rain)
2
Bright Acoustic Piano
34
Finger Bass
66
Alto Sax
98
Fx2 (soundtrack)
3
Electric Grand Piano
35
Picked Bass
67
Tenor Sax
99
Fx3 (crystal)
4
Honky-Tonk Piano
36
Fretless Bass
68
Baritone Sax
100
Fx4 (atmosphere)
5
Electric Piano 1
37
Slap Bass1
69
Oboe
101
Fx5 (brightness)
6
Electric Piano 2
38
Slap Bass 2
70
English Horn
102
Fx6 (goblins)
7
Harpsichord
39
Synth Bass 1
71
Bassoon
103
Fx7 (echoes)
8
Clavi
40
Synth Bass2
72
Clarinet
104
Fx8 (sci-fi)
9
Celesta
41
Violin
73
Piccolo
105
Sitar
10
Glockenspiel
42
Viola
74
Flute
106
Banjo
11
Music Box
43
Cello
75
Recorder
107
Shamisen
12
Vibraphone
44
Contrabass
76
Pan Flute
108
Koto
13
Marimba
45
Tremolo Strings
77
Blown Bottle
109
Kalimba
14
Xylophone
46
Pizzicato Strings
78
Shakuhachi
110
Bagpipe
15
Tubular Bells
47
Orchestral Harp
79
Whistle
111
Fiddle
16
Dulcimer
48
Timpani
80
Ocarina
112
Shanai
17
Drawbar Organ
49
String Ensemble 1
81
Lead 1(square)
113
Tinkle Bell
18
Percussive Organ
50
String Ensemble 2
82
Lead 2(sawtooth)
114
Agogo
19
Rock Organ
51
Synth Strings1
83
Lead3 (calliope)
115
Steel Drums
20
Church Organ
52
Synth Strings2
84
Lead4 (chiff)
116
Woodblock
21
Reed Organ
53
Choir Aahs
85
Lead5 (charang)
117
Taiko Drum
22
Accordion
54
Voice Oohs
86
Lead6 (voice)
118
Melodic Tom
23
Harmonica
55
Synth Voice
87
Lead7 (fifths)
119
Synth Drum
24
Tango Accordion
56
Orchestra Hit
88
Lead8 (bass+lead)
120
Reverse Cymbal
25
Acoustic Guitar (nylon)
57
Trumpet
89
Pad1 (new age)
121
Gt. Fret Noise
26
Acoustic Guitar (steel)
58
Trombone
90
Pad2 (warm)
122
Breath Noise
27
Electric Guitar (jazz)
59
Tuba
91
Pad3 (polysynth)
123
Seashore
28
Electric Guitar (clean)
60
Muted Trumpet
92
Pad4 (choir)
124
Bird Tweet
29
Electric Guitar (muted)
61
French Horn
93
Pad5 (bowed)
125
Telephone Ring
30
Overdriven Guitar
62
Brass Section
94
Pad6 (metallic)
126
Helicopter
31
Distortion Guitar
63
Synth Brass 1
95
Pad7 (halo)
127
Applause
32
Guitar harmonics
64
Synth Brass 2
96
Pad8 (sweep)
128
Gunshot

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Appendix 3：Demo List
1
Balloon Flower
11
The Flute
2
Papaya Song
12
Fishing Village
3
The Bluebells Of Scotland
13
My hometown
4
The Linden Tree
14
Sunny-side-up
5
Sword Brake
15
Home On The Range
6
In The Sweet Bye And Bye
16
Long Long Ago
7
Coconut
17
River
8
Whispering Pines
18
The harmonious blacksmith
9
Lovely Rose
19
Flow Gently Sweet Afton
10
Mongolian Pastoral Song
20
Women are fickle
Appendix 4：Rhythm List
1
ROCK1
17
BOOGIE
33
BOSSA1
49
SLWALTZ
2
ROCK2
18
ROCK'N1
34
BOSSA2
50
SW WALTZ
3
RAP
19
ROCK'N2
35
LATIN
51
WALTZ
4
HOUSE
20
TWIST
36
CHA CHA
52
MARCH
5
TECHNO
21
SL ROCK1
37
RUMBA
53
FOXTROT
6
DANCE
22
SL ROCK2
38
POPROCK
54
POLKA
7
FUNK1
23
DISCO1
39
BEGUINE
55
BAROQUE
8
FUNK2
24
DISCO2
40
TANGO
56
COUNTRY
9
8BEAT1
25
SWING1
41
SAMBA1
57
SOUL CHA
10
8BEAT2
26
SWING2
42
SAMBA2
58
SLTANGO
11
8BEAT3
27
BLUES
43
SALSA
59
RUM-WAL
12
8BEAT4
28
SL SWING
44
MAMBO1
60
T-RUMBA
13
16BEAT1
29
BIG BAND
45
MAMBO2
61
T-SOUL
14
16BEAT2
30
SHUFFLE
46
CALYPSO
62
T-DISCO
15
16BEAT3
31
DIXIE
47
REGGAE
63
ENKA
16
16BEAT4
32
CHARLEST
48
FUSION
64
SANDI