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... Recording Your Keyboard Play E-48 Recording and Playing Back Keyboard Play ... E-9 Turning on an External Device E-52 E-2 E-36 Playing the Rhythm Part Only E-36 Playing All Parts E-37 Using Auto Accompaniment Effectively E-39 Using One-Touch Preset E-40 Using Auto Harmonize E-41 Editing Auto Accompaniment Patterns E-42 Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration Memory E-46 To save a setup to Play E-8 Preparing the Music Stand E-8 Power Supply E-8 Playing the Digital Keyboard ..... Contents General Guide E-4 Using the 10-key Pad (bs E-6 FUNCTION Button (ct) Functions E-6 Getting...
... Recording Your Keyboard Play E-48 Recording and Playing Back Keyboard Play ... E-9 Turning on an External Device E-52 E-2 E-36 Playing the Rhythm Part Only E-36 Playing All Parts E-37 Using Auto Accompaniment Effectively E-39 Using One-Touch Preset E-40 Using Auto Harmonize E-41 Editing Auto Accompaniment Patterns E-42 Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration Memory E-46 To save a setup to Play E-8 Preparing the Music Stand E-8 Power Supply E-8 Playing the Digital Keyboard ..... Contents General Guide E-4 Using the 10-key Pad (bs E-6 FUNCTION Button (ct) Functions E-6 Getting...
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... you turn on power (page E-9). English Function 1 Transpose 2 Accompaniment Volume 3 Song Volume 4 Touch Response 5 Tuning 6 Reverb 7 Chorus 8 Sampling Automatic Sampling Start Automatic Sampling Stop Sampled Tone Protect 9 Step Up Lesson Voice Fingering Guide Note Guide Performance Evaluation Phrase Length 10 Other Settings Arpeggiator Hold Pedal Effect Pitch Bend Range (WK-500 only) Accompaniment Scale LCD Contrast 11 MIDI Settings Keyboard Channel Navigate Channels Local Control Accomp Out 12 Delete Sampled Sound Delete User Rhythm Delete User Song Delete All Data Delete Display Trans...
... you turn on power (page E-9). English Function 1 Transpose 2 Accompaniment Volume 3 Song Volume 4 Touch Response 5 Tuning 6 Reverb 7 Chorus 8 Sampling Automatic Sampling Start Automatic Sampling Stop Sampled Tone Protect 9 Step Up Lesson Voice Fingering Guide Note Guide Performance Evaluation Phrase Length 10 Other Settings Arpeggiator Hold Pedal Effect Pitch Bend Range (WK-500 only) Accompaniment Scale LCD Contrast 11 MIDI Settings Keyboard Channel Navigate Channels Local Control Accomp Out 12 Delete Sampled Sound Delete User Rhythm Delete User Song Delete All Data Delete Display Trans...
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... the split keyboard. Reve r b Indicator disappears when reverb is a function that adds depth and breadth to select the chorus type you want . There are playing multiple instruments. 1. Example: Setting middle C (C4) as if you turn on the tone you want the split point to be applied to select the reverb setting you want . Reve r b 2. It makes you sound as the split point. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to notes. Controlling the Keyboard Sounds...
... the split keyboard. Reve r b Indicator disappears when reverb is a function that adds depth and breadth to select the chorus type you want . There are playing multiple instruments. 1. Example: Setting middle C (C4) as if you turn on the tone you want the split point to be applied to select the reverb setting you want . Reve r b 2. It makes you sound as the split point. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to notes. Controlling the Keyboard Sounds...
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SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK Controlling the Keyboard Sounds Changing the Pitch (Transpose, Tuning, Octave Shift) Changing the Pitch in Semitone Steps (Transpose) The transpose feature lets you change notes in semitone steps. Trans . Press bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. 3. Use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( to adjust the tuning. Sustain (SUS) Sostenuto (SoS) Soft (SFt) Rhythm (rHy) Sustains notes played while the pedal is depressed. Slightly softens notes played while the pedal is depressed. Press ct and then use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to display "OTHER" (page E-6). ...
SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK Controlling the Keyboard Sounds Changing the Pitch (Transpose, Tuning, Octave Shift) Changing the Pitch in Semitone Steps (Transpose) The transpose feature lets you change notes in semitone steps. Trans . Press bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. 3. Use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( to adjust the tuning. Sustain (SUS) Sostenuto (SoS) Soft (SFt) Rhythm (rHy) Sustains notes played while the pedal is depressed. Slightly softens notes played while the pedal is depressed. Press ct and then use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to display "OTHER" (page E-6). ...
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... octave). 1. Flashes OTHER 2. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to display "Bend Rng". ) keys Bend Rng 4. Advance to shift the octave. • Split On : This step affects the right side keyboard range only. • Split Off : This step affects the entire keyboard range. 3. If you want . 1. Oc t Lowe r 4. While playing a note on the keyboard, rotate the pitch bend wheel on the Digital Keyboard. To play with the pitch bend wheel 1. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to step 4. Using...
... octave). 1. Flashes OTHER 2. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to display "Bend Rng". ) keys Bend Rng 4. Advance to shift the octave. • Split On : This step affects the right side keyboard range only. • Split Off : This step affects the entire keyboard range. 3. If you want . 1. Oc t Lowe r 4. While playing a note on the keyboard, rotate the pitch bend wheel on the Digital Keyboard. To play with the pitch bend wheel 1. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to step 4. Using...
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... then play the sound on the keyboard. Turn on the external device or microphone, and then turn on the Digital Keyboard. • When using a microphone, adjust the input volume level with 3. • It will take a few seconds after you turn on the Digital Keyboard before you will be able to the Digital Keyboard. Connecting cords should have a stereo mini plug on one end and a plug that are turned off. 1. E-17 Digital Keyboard AUDIO IN jack...
... then play the sound on the keyboard. Turn on the external device or microphone, and then turn on the Digital Keyboard. • When using a microphone, adjust the input volume level with 3. • It will take a few seconds after you turn on the Digital Keyboard before you will be able to the Digital Keyboard. Connecting cords should have a stereo mini plug on one end and a plug that are turned off. 1. E-17 Digital Keyboard AUDIO IN jack...
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No t eGu i d 4. Turning Off Performance Evaluation Use the following options are as specified in Songs to Master Keyboard Play Changing the Phrase Length You can use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to configure the lesson feature so the song is from external sources only. Use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to select the OFF setting. Press ct and then use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to the...
No t eGu i d 4. Turning Off Performance Evaluation Use the following options are as specified in Songs to Master Keyboard Play Changing the Phrase Length You can use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to configure the lesson feature so the song is from external sources only. Use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to select the OFF setting. Press ct and then use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to the...
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...) (page E-37). • Auto Harmonize cannot be used while FULL RANGE CHORD is controlled using the Auto Harmonize. Press bn to enable Auto Accompaniment with your right hand, harmony notes will return to previous screen automatically. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to select the Auto Harmonize type you want to 4 degrees) 1-note harmony below the melody note. Adds open (separated by 2 to use Auto Harmonize. 2. Adds country style harmony. Adds harmony that is optimal...
...) (page E-37). • Auto Harmonize cannot be used while FULL RANGE CHORD is controlled using the Auto Harmonize. Press bn to enable Auto Accompaniment with your right hand, harmony notes will return to previous screen automatically. Use the bs (10-key) [-] and [+] keys to select the Auto Harmonize type you want to 4 degrees) 1-note harmony below the melody note. Adds open (separated by 2 to use Auto Harmonize. 2. Adds country style harmony. Adds harmony that is optimal...
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... parts that make up each rhythm that is assigned a rhythm number can be edited. Lights Accompaniment Pattern (Flashes) If the "Err Mem Full" message appears on /off • Tone number • Volume level • Left-right speaker balance (panning) • Reverb depth (reverb send) • Chorus depth (chorus send) To edit and save an Auto Accompaniment 1. Instrument part Rhythm number Editable content Drm:Rhy . E-42 Accompaniment patterns (intro, fill-in Digital Keyboard memory, using rhythm numbers...
... parts that make up each rhythm that is assigned a rhythm number can be edited. Lights Accompaniment Pattern (Flashes) If the "Err Mem Full" message appears on /off • Tone number • Volume level • Left-right speaker balance (panning) • Reverb depth (reverb send) • Chorus depth (chorus send) To edit and save an Auto Accompaniment 1. Instrument part Rhythm number Editable content Drm:Rhy . E-42 Accompaniment patterns (intro, fill-in Digital Keyboard memory, using rhythm numbers...
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... the display. B E-43 The name of the part you select will change the rhythm number in step 6, the editable contents (1 through 6 in the above table) you want to assign to save the user rhythm. Flashing: Part selected for example, 003 also will cycle through 7 as many times as necessary to edit the parts you want . • Each press of ct will be assigned drum set tones...
... the display. B E-43 The name of the part you select will change the rhythm number in step 6, the editable contents (1 through 6 in the above table) you want to assign to save the user rhythm. Flashing: Part selected for example, 003 also will cycle through 7 as many times as necessary to edit the parts you want . • Each press of ct will be assigned drum set tones...
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... the currently selected bank. ■ Registration Save Example This example saves the data shown in the table below to the following is saved to a registration memory setup. • Tone numbers (main, layer, split) • Rhythm number • Tempo • Auto Harmonize • Transpose • Split point • Touch Response • Octave shift • Chord fingerings • Accompaniment volume • Arpeggiator setting (on, off, type) • Synchro start • Reverb (on, off, type) • Chorus (on, off, type) • Bend Range (WK-500...
... the currently selected bank. ■ Registration Save Example This example saves the data shown in the table below to the following is saved to a registration memory setup. • Tone numbers (main, layer, split) • Rhythm number • Tempo • Auto Harmonize • Transpose • Split point • Touch Response • Octave shift • Chord fingerings • Accompaniment volume • Arpeggiator setting (on, off, type) • Synchro start • Reverb (on, off, type) • Chorus (on, off, type) • Bend Range (WK-500...
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... recorded. • Track 1 Settings: Tone number, rhythm number, tempo, reverb, chorus, chords, layer/split settings, Auto Harmonize/Arpeggiator setting Operations: Pedal, pitch bend wheel (WK-500 only), INTRO button, SYNCHRO/ENDING button, NORMAL/FILL-IN button, VARIATION/FILL-IN button • Tracks 2 through the settings shown below. However, if you like by pressing bm while in recorder memory, it into a power outlet before replacing batteries. Tips for Maintaining Data • Use both batteries and the AC adaptor together. • Make sure that batteries with sufficient power...
... recorded. • Track 1 Settings: Tone number, rhythm number, tempo, reverb, chorus, chords, layer/split settings, Auto Harmonize/Arpeggiator setting Operations: Pedal, pitch bend wheel (WK-500 only), INTRO button, SYNCHRO/ENDING button, NORMAL/FILL-IN button, VARIATION/FILL-IN button • Tracks 2 through the settings shown below. However, if you like by pressing bm while in recorder memory, it into a power outlet before replacing batteries. Tips for Maintaining Data • Use both batteries and the AC adaptor together. • Make sure that batteries with sufficient power...
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... Digital Keyboard's built-in songs. ● The following operations and settings also are recorded along with your keyboard play back. A song number will enter playback standby. appears on the display. Tone number, song number, pedal operation, tempo, reverb, chorus, layer/split settings, pitch bend wheel operation (WK-500 only) • There can select a specific song for a few seconds. Press br. 2. B E-51 Press bq. 2. Press 5. Flashes Flashes 4. After that, you do hold down 5 (without pressing any operation. While it is, use...
... Digital Keyboard's built-in songs. ● The following operations and settings also are recorded along with your keyboard play back. A song number will enter playback standby. appears on the display. Tone number, song number, pedal operation, tempo, reverb, chorus, layer/split settings, pitch bend wheel operation (WK-500 only) • There can select a specific song for a few seconds. Press br. 2. B E-51 Press bq. 2. Press 5. Flashes Flashes 4. After that, you do hold down 5 (without pressing any operation. While it is, use...
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... delete user song data stored as that set for the metronome (page E-11). Press bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. Press ct and then use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to select the ON setting. Press the bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. After the delete procedure is the same as song numbers 153 through 162. 1. Flashes DE L E T E Used memory (Unit: Kbytes) Remaining memory capacity 2. Press the bs (10-key) [+] (YES) key. Playing a chord on the keyboard...
... delete user song data stored as that set for the metronome (page E-11). Press bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. Press ct and then use the bs (10-key) [4] ( ) and [6] ( ) keys to select the ON setting. Press the bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. After the delete procedure is the same as song numbers 153 through 162. 1. Flashes DE L E T E Used memory (Unit: Kbytes) Remaining memory capacity 2. Press the bs (10-key) [+] (YES) key. Playing a chord on the keyboard...
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... sounds, user songs and all other data, except for recorded songs, currently in Digital Keyboard memory. • Performing this procedure also will appear followed by the screen in step 2 of the above procedure. • To cancel the delete operation, press [-] (NO) or [9] (EXIT) in place of [+] (YES). Su r e? 5. Press the bs (10-key) [+] (YES) key. This displays a delete confirmation message. Press the bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. 3. Other Useful Digital Keyboard Functions Deleting...
... sounds, user songs and all other data, except for recorded songs, currently in Digital Keyboard memory. • Performing this procedure also will appear followed by the screen in step 2 of the above procedure. • To cancel the delete operation, press [-] (NO) or [9] (EXIT) in place of [+] (YES). Su r e? 5. Press the bs (10-key) [+] (YES) key. This displays a delete confirmation message. Press the bs (10-key) [7] (ENTER) key. 3. Other Useful Digital Keyboard Functions Deleting...
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... memory (page E-53) Registration setups (page E-46) All data Song data imported from an external device (cannot be saved to an SD memory card). This is not supported. User data that can become quite warm after very long use in the SD memory card slot. E-59 CM2 MID*2 Recorded song data SP7 SL7*3 Edited scale data ST7 Tone and rhythm setup settings Above data RM7 AL7 *1: Sampled drum set sounds *2: Standard MIDI file (format 0, 1) *3: Data recorded playing along with built-in the instructions...
... memory (page E-53) Registration setups (page E-46) All data Song data imported from an external device (cannot be saved to an SD memory card). This is not supported. User data that can become quite warm after very long use in the SD memory card slot. E-59 CM2 MID*2 Recorded song data SP7 SL7*3 Edited scale data ST7 Tone and rhythm setup settings Above data RM7 AL7 *1: Sampled drum set sounds *2: Standard MIDI file (format 0, 1) *3: Data recorded playing along with built-in the instructions...
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... play the file on the display if you want to display one of a subfolder you want to load. Recorded song Select the song you try to store the file in tones, songs, rhythms, etc. 2. To load this data Sampled sound User rhythm User song Recorded song User scale memory Registration data All data Display this Sampled sound Select the tone number of data Do this screen "Lod" "SmplTone" "Lod" "UserRhy." Insert the SD memory card that you want to load and put the Digital Keyboard...
... play the file on the display if you want to display one of a subfolder you want to load. Recorded song Select the song you try to store the file in tones, songs, rhythms, etc. 2. To load this data Sampled sound User rhythm User song Recorded song User scale memory Registration data All data Display this Sampled sound Select the tone number of data Do this screen "Lod" "SmplTone" "Lod" "UserRhy." Insert the SD memory card that you want to load and put the Digital Keyboard...
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... plug it . • Note that you can store to or recall from an SD memory card (page E-59) can download accompaniment data from the Digital Keyboard. However, if you can load standard MIDI file (SMF) data, and Auto Accompaniment data you are no batteries loaded, saved data will remain there as long as a standard MIDI file (SMF format). If you cannot find a link to Data Manager information on this Digital Keyboard. Downloading Data Manager 1. Download Data Manager and its user's guide to the CASIO...
... plug it . • Note that you can store to or recall from an SD memory card (page E-59) can download accompaniment data from the Digital Keyboard. However, if you can load standard MIDI file (SMF) data, and Auto Accompaniment data you are no batteries loaded, saved data will remain there as long as a standard MIDI file (SMF format). If you cannot find a link to Data Manager information on this Digital Keyboard. Downloading Data Manager 1. Download Data Manager and its user's guide to the CASIO...
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... the music software on to initialize all Digital Keyboard settings (page E-9). • Replace the batteries with other instruments. • Check and adjust the transpose (page E-15) and tuning settings (page E-15). • Turn power off while they are performed in progress, skip forward and skip back operations are playing. The reverb of the keyboard. Computer Connection I can save setups to registration memory for some tones, octaves do not change my keyboard touch. • Change the Touch Response setting (page E-10). • Turn power...
... the music software on to initialize all Digital Keyboard settings (page E-9). • Replace the batteries with other instruments. • Check and adjust the transpose (page E-15) and tuning settings (page E-15). • Turn power off while they are performed in progress, skip forward and skip back operations are playing. The reverb of the keyboard. Computer Connection I can save setups to registration memory for some tones, octaves do not change my keyboard touch. • Change the Touch Response setting (page E-10). • Turn power...
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... 20 notes Auto Accompaniment Built-in Rhythms WK-200: 180 WK-500: 200 User Rhythms Up to 10 (Accompaniment Edit)* Registration 32 (4 setups × 8 banks) Recorder Real-time recording, playback Keyboard Play 5 songs, 6 tracks Playing Along with a Built-in Songs 1 song (L, R, LR) Memory Capacity Approximately 12,000 notes (total for 6 songs) Other Functions Transpose ±1 octaves (-12 to 12 semitones SD Memory Cards (WK-500 only) Supported SD Memory Cards 2GB or less Functions SMF playback, file storage, file recall, file delete, card format E-72 B Pitch Bend Wheel...
... 20 notes Auto Accompaniment Built-in Rhythms WK-200: 180 WK-500: 200 User Rhythms Up to 10 (Accompaniment Edit)* Registration 32 (4 setups × 8 banks) Recorder Real-time recording, playback Keyboard Play 5 songs, 6 tracks Playing Along with a Built-in Songs 1 song (L, R, LR) Memory Capacity Approximately 12,000 notes (total for 6 songs) Other Functions Transpose ±1 octaves (-12 to 12 semitones SD Memory Cards (WK-500 only) Supported SD Memory Cards 2GB or less Functions SMF playback, file storage, file recall, file delete, card format E-72 B Pitch Bend Wheel...
