Technics Keyboard Sx Kn7000 Owners Manual
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Custom Style Copy 20 settings (STYLE) including COMPOSER patterns can be stored in the CUSTOM memory area of the RHYTHM GROUP, one MEMORY (BANK) at a time. The patterns stored in CUSTOM are retained even when the power to this instrument is turned off. You can use them during your performance, just like the preset rhythms. •The PANEL MEMORY of the same bank (A/B/C), etc. is also copied at the same time as the COMPOSER MEMORY. 1.On the COMPOSER MENU display, select CUSTOM STYLE COPY. •The display looks similar to the following. 2.Use the CUSTOM STYLE ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the CUSTOM number, and the MEMORY BANK ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the MEMORY name. •The DIRECTION button can be used to change the source and destination of the copied pat- tern (MEMORY→ CUSTOM, CUSTOM → MEMORY). 3.Press the OK button. •When copying has been successfully completed, “COMPLETED!” appears on the display. Note •When the COMPOSER MEMORY (A\B\C) is copied, the PANEL MEMORY (1 to 4) and the PERFORMANCE PADS (USER) of the same bank are also copied at the same time. In addition, the SOUND MEMORY, USER DRUM KIT, EFFECT memory etc. settings in those memories are also copied. •When creating a style, store the panel settings in the same bank (A, B, C) of the PANEL MEMORY (1 to 4) as the MEMORY bank of the COMPOSER. The numbers 1 to 4 corre- spond to the VARIATION numbers. —At this time, the active rhythm is that of the MEMORY of the same bank, even if you try to select preset or CUSTOM rhythm. —You can select a preset bank for the PER- FORMANCE PADS, but if you select a COMPILE bank or if you select a different USER bank for each number, the bank of the PERFORMANCE PADS supersedes the USER of the same bank.•If you select CUSTOM → MEMORY copy, the contents of the SOUND MEMORY and EF- FECT MEMORY may be replaced. In this case an ATTENTION display appears requiring you to specify how you wish to proceed. •To reset the CUSTOM contents to the factory- preset settings, load the included “INITIAL DATA DISK” floppy disk. Selecting a CUSTOM memory 1.In the RHYTHM GROUP section, turn on the CUSTOM button. •The display changes to the CUSTOM select display. •There are two screen pages of the list. Use the PAGE ∧ and ∨ buttons to switch between pages. 2.Select the desired custom number (1–20). •This rhythm can be used just like the preset rhythms. MODERN DANCECOUNTRY & WESTERN SOUL & R&BMARCH & WALTZLATIN & WORLD 60s & 70sCUSTOM MEMORY LOAD 8 & 16 BEATROCK & POPJAZZ & SWINGMOVIE & SHOW BALLAD BALLROOM ENTERTAINER ORGANISTRHYTHM GROUP Composer Part V Composer 121QQTG0671
Outline of the Disk Drive function The Disk Drive enables you to store recorded and stored data from this instrument’s memories on disks, as well as play commercial recorded disks on this instrument. Internal memory and Disk Drive The storable internal memory of this instrument as well as the backup time are limited. However, the Disk Drive maximizes your control of data management by allowing you to store (SAVE) this instrument’s data on disks, and then to recall (LOAD) it at any time. •For more information about the backup time and performance data, please see page 198. The following data can be saved/loaded: PERFORMANCE CURRENT PANEL (The current panel settings) PANEL MEMORY* SEQUENCER COMPOSER* (MEMORY contents) SOUND MEMORY* PERFORMANCE PADS (USER memories) EFFECT MEMORY* BACKUP USER MIDI (USER memories of the MIDI PRESETS) FAVORITES HOME PAGE ALL CUSTOM STYLE •When creating or saving song data, it is rec- ommended that you use the performance data in the PERFORMANCE group.•Instead of using USER MIDI, FAVORITES, HOME PAGE and ALL CUSTOM STYLE as frequently loaded and saved data, it is recom- mended that you save it with other data as Keyboard backup data. •A * mark indicates that data can be loaded to and from a specific memory (SINGLE LOAD). •The SEQUENCER contents can be saved in one-song increments (SEQUENCER SONG SAVE). •Because ALL CUSTOM STYLE uses a lot of memory, the save or load time may be long. In particular, the load procedure takes some time. For separate saving and loading of in- dividual CUSTOM memories, use the CUS- TOM STYLE SAVE or LOAD function. (Refer to page 134.) •Please use 2HD disks to load/save BACKUP data. Main parts of the Disk Drive Eject button Press to remove the disk from the Disk Drive. •You can use 3.5 inch 2DD (720 KB) or 2HD (1.44 MB) disks; however, 2HD disks for- matted as 2DD cannot be used.Disk slot Eject button Part VI Disk Drive DiskDisk DriveSAVE LOAD Disk Drive 122QQTG0671
Using commercial song disks Not only disks recorded on this instrument, but also data from commercial song disks can be read on this instrument. •This instrument accepts the following file for- mats: TECHNICS File format Standard MIDI File format Loading Technics File format disks Using Technics file format disks allows you load new SOUND EDIT, rhythm & accompaniments, PANEL MEMORY, PERFORMANCE PADS and Song data into your instrument to expand its potential even further. About Standard MIDI Files “Standard MIDI File” (SMF) is a standardized data format which makes it possible for music data to be exchanged among different sequencers. Data stored in this format on sequencers of different models can be played back on this instrument, and vice versa. Note, however, that Standard MIDI Files ensure the compatibility of data such as NOTE data (key- board performance data), VELOCITY (how hard the keyboard is played), PROGRAM NUMBER data (voice number data), etc. Because it does not guarantee 100% faithful reproduction of re- corded music which is replete with such data, it may be necessary for you to adjust the settings to your satisfaction. •Only files with the “.MID” extension can be loaded. •Standard MIDI File FORMAT 1 can be loaded, but not saved. •This instrument’s SEQUENCER data can be saved to a disk in Standard MIDI File (FOR- MAT 0) and can be used by other equipment. Playback of commercial song disks DIRECT PLAY lets you enjoy playing commer- cially sold song disks directly from a disk. It’s fast because you don’t have to load the disk data into your instrument’s memory. •DIRECT PLAY is possible from the following disks: Standard MIDI File Standard MIDI File with Lyrics DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION™ (DOC) PianoDisc™ * All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. * DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION is a trademark of the YAMAHA Corporation. SMF with LYRICS SMF with LYRICS is a format in which character information that is included with the MIDI data, such as karaoke lyrics, can be displayed. This instrument supports this format, making it possible to view the lyrics on the display while a performance is played back. GENERAL MIDI LEVEL 2 (GM2) This instrument complies with GENERAL MIDI (GM) LEVEL 2 standards. GM LEVEL 2 is a uni- form world standard for MIDI sound generators that improves on existing GM standards, in order to realize an enhanced performance expression. Sound generators of this class can reproduce vir- tually the identical conditions that were in effect at the time of recording. Equipment which conforms to GENERAL MIDI LEVEL 2 standards is indicated by the following logo. •This instrument also conforms to GENERAL MIDI playback. Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 123QQTG0671
Outline of the procedure 1.Insert the disk into the Disk Drive slot. Push it all the way in until you hear a click. •On this instrument, if the normal display is active, it automatically changes to the DISK MENU display when a disk is inserted into the Disk Drive (initialized settings). The PREFER- ENCES menu is used to specify which display is shown when a disk is inserted. 2.Select a menu on the DISK MENU display. •If the DISK MENU display does not appear, turn on the DISK button. 3.Follow the procedure for the function (see below). •When function is being set, if the TEMPO/PROGRAM indicator is lit, the TEMPO/PROGRAM is available for setting the current function. 4.When you have finished setting the functions, turn off the DISK button. DISK IN USE This indicator lights when data is being loaded or saved. •To prevent data loss, do not eject the disk or turn off the power while this indicator is lit. About the menu LOAD (page 125) Load data from a disk into this instrument’s memory. SAVE (page 130) Save data from this instrument’s memory to a disk. DIRECT PLAY (page 127) Direct playback of SMF etc. commercial song disks and medley playback. SONG MEDLEY (page 129) Medley playback of songs in the disk (Tech- nics format). DISK TOOLS (page 135) Disk management procedures, such as disk format. PREFERENCES (page 136) The display screen settings during disk save. CUSTOM STYLE LOAD/SAVE (page 134) Load or save individual CUSTOM data. STYLE CONVERT (page 137) Load commercially sold style data to the COM- POSER. SEQUENCER SD CARD CUSOMIZE FAVORITES CUSTOM PANELPLAY EASY REC DISK LOAD DISK IN USE + – + –LOADPROGRAM MENUS SOUND DSPVARIATION REVERB DIGITAL EFFECT MULTI SUSTAIN SOUND EXPLORER IW EXPANSION ACCORDION REGISTER DIGITAL DRAWBARTAB ORGANSAX & WOODWIND ORGAN & ACCORDION MALLET & ORCH PERC STRINGS & VOCALWORLD BRASS GUITAR PIANO CHORUS MEMORY DRUM KITS BASS SYNTH LATIN & WORLDMOVE SHOWBIG BAND & SWING BALL ROOM OFF/ON SOUND & ARRANGER MUSIC STYLIST SETENTERTAINERJAZZ COMBO CUSTOM MEMORY LOADPADMIC PART EFFECTSOUND GROUPMODERN DANCEGOSPEL & BLUESROCK & POPSOUL & FUNK COUNTRY OFF/ON AUTO SETTING BANK DEMO STOPAUTO PLAY CHORD APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAIN VOLUME MIC VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MINLINE IN VOLUMEMODEMARCH 8 & 16 BALLADRHYTHM GROUP RHYTHM GROUPGLOBAL EFFECT RIGHT2 LEFT DISPLAY HOLD PAGE EXITR1/R2 OCTAVE RIGHT1SOLO TECHNI-CHORD PART SELECT TRANSPOSE START/STOPSYNCHRO & BREAK OTHER PART & FR CONTRAST HELP INTRO & ENDINGTAP TEMPO FILL IN VARIATION & MSA 1 COUNT INTROSEQUENCER RESET4 3 2 1212 FADE MUSIC STYLE ARRANGERONE TOUCH PLAYSPLIT POINT IN OUTTEMPO/PROGRAMCONDUCTORMUTE NEXT BANK PANEL MEMORY BANK VIEW 7 85 146 23SET 1 43 6 5 2 MAX MINMAX OFF DISK LOADDISK IN USE DISK LOADDISK IN USE This indicator is lit continuously as long as the power is on. Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 124QQTG0671
Loading data Recall (load) the data from the disk to this instrument’s memories. •Note that the load procedure causes any data which is currently stored in the relevant memories to be erased. LOAD Load data that saved to a disk into this instru- ment’s memory. 1.Insert the disk with the stored data into the Disk Drive. Push it all the way in until you hear a click. 2.On the DISK MENU display, select LOAD. •The display looks similar to the following. •If there are only SMF files on the disk, the display automatically changes to the SMF LOAD display. 3.Use the buttons below the display to select the song (Technics file) you wish to load. •If there are SMF files on the disk and you wish to load an SMF file, press the SMF button. (Refer to next page.) 4.Press the LOAD button. •The LOAD operation begins. •When the operation has been successfully completed, “COMPLETED!” is shown on the display. •If song data was loaded, you can press the START/STOP button to begin playback when the SEQUENCER PLAY display is active.•You can load the type of data for which only one song can be recorded in the SEQUENCER. (This type is available for disks used with older Technics models.) Note, how- ever, that in this case, the song is loaded into SONG 1, but the data in SONG memories 2 to 10 are erased. •It is not possible to load RHYTHM CUSTOM data that was created on older models. •You can also access the LOAD display by pressing the DISK button for a few seconds. LOAD OPTION Specify the kind of data you wish to load from the disk to your instrument. 1.Use the PAGE buttons to access the PAGE 2/3 LOAD OPTION display. •The display looks similar to the following. 2.Use the buttons below the display to specify the types of data you wish to load (YES/NO). •- - - - - indicates that this type of data has not been saved. •This setting is canceled when you quit the LOAD display or when another file is selected. 3.Press the LOAD button. •The LOAD operation begins. Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 125QQTG0671
SINGLE LOAD You can specify which data to load from a disk into a specific PANEL MEMORY, COMPOSER (MEMORY), SOUND MEMORY, EFFECT MEMORY or SEQUENCER (when SONG SAVE was executed) memory. 1.Use the PAGE buttons to access the PAGE 3/3 SINGLE LOAD display. •The display looks similar to the following. 2.Use the MODE button to select the data you wish to load. 3.Use the BANK/SINGLE button to select the load increment. (except for SEQUENCER) BANK: Load one bank at a time. SINGLE: Load the smallest data increment. 4.Follow the appropriate procedure to load the specified data. •Specify the data source for FROM (left side), and the data destination (this instrument’s memory location) for TO. •In the case of the COMPOSER, when you press the ACCOMP DSP COPY OPTION but- ton, you can specify which effects to load. SMF LOAD Load data which was saved in the “Standard MIDI File” (SMF) format. 1.On the LOAD (PAGE 1/3) display, press the SMF button. •The display looks similar to the following. •For disks which contain SMF files only, this display appears automatically when LOAD is selected on the DISK MENU display. 2.Use the buttons below the display to select the filename you wish to load. •If the number of files is 10 or more, you can use the PREV and NEXT buttons to go back or advance 10 files at a time. •If you press the TECH button, the display changes to the LOAD display for Technics format. •You can use the INFORMATION button to switch the displayed data. DISK: Disk name SONG: Song name 3.Use the TO SONG button to select the number to load to (this instrument’s SEQUENCER song number). •Songs to load are specified one at a time. •The song name to load to is shown below the TO SONG button. 4.Use the LOAD AS button to specify the load method. Select from the following. GM/GM2 → GM2: Activate the GM2 initialized settings, and load GM/GM2 data. NX → NX: Active the NX SOUND settings, and load NX data. GM/GM2 → NX: Activate the NX SOUND initialized settings, and load GM/GM2 data. PREV. TEC → NX: Activate the NX SOUND initialized settings, and load SMF data that was saved in the TECHNICS mode on a previous model. (The volume balance and octave settings may differ from the saved settings.) •If you select the setting which is different from that in which the song was stored, the sounds, octaves, and arrangement of percussion in- strument sounds, etc. will be different. 5.Press the LOAD button. •The LOAD operation begins. •When the operation has been successfully completed, “COMPLETED!” is shown on the display. •If you press the START/STOP button, play- back of the loaded data begins. •During the LOAD operation, data that cannot be processed by this instrument is ignored. Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 126QQTG0671
COMPOSER LOAD Load COMPOSER data only from a disk. 1.In the RHYTHM GROUP section, press and hold the LOAD (MEMORY) button for a few seconds.•The display looks similar to the following. 2.Select the name of the file you wish to load. 3.Press the LOAD button. •Data is loaded to this instrument’s COM- POSER memory (MEMORY). Direct Play You can enjoy immediate playback of “Standard MIDI File” (SMF), “Disk Orchestra Collection” (DOC) and “PianoDisc” disks—all without loading the song data. 1.Insert the disk with the stored data into the Disk Drive. 2.On the DISK MENU display, select DIRECT PLAY. •The display looks similar to the following. 3.Use the buttons below the display to select the song you wish to have played. •If the number of files is 10 or more, you can use the PREV and NEXT buttons to go back or advance 10 files at a time. •For SMF files, use the PLAY AS button to specify a sound arrangement mode. GM2: GM2 LEVEL 2 NX: NX SOUND PREV. TEC: Data from Technics instruments not having NX SOUND capability.•For SMF files, you can use the INFORMATION button to switch the displayed data. DISK: Disk name SONG: Song name •For SMF files, use the MIDI OUT button to specify whether or not MIDI data is output during playback (ON/OFF). (This cannot be changed during playback.) 4.Press the START button. •The selected song is played back. Adjusting the playback tempo Even with a song having recorded tempo data, you can use TEMPO/PROGRAM or TAP TEMPO to adjust the tempo to your liking. •When the tempo is changed, all the tempo data of that song is automatically changed by the same ratio. Accordingly, even in song data in which tempo change data is stored, a single adjustment of the tempo produces a natural- sounding playback. MODERN DANCECOUNTRY & WESTERN SOUL & R&BMARCH & WALTZLATIN & WORLD 60s & 70sCUSTOM MEMORY LOAD 8 & 16 BEATROCK & POPJAZZ & SWINGMOVIE & SHOW BALLAD BALLROOM ENTERTAINER ORGANISTRHYTHM GROUP Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 127QQTG0671
The display during playback •During playback, the buttons below the display are used for player functions such as fast forward, pause, etc. •During playback, if you press the MIXER but- ton you can change the settings for each part. •If you press the MIC button during playback, the display changes to the MIC REVERB & EFFECT setting display. •For SMF disks: For “SMF with LYRICS” disks, by pressing the LYRICS button, the lyrics are shown on the display. For a “minus one” performance, use the MUTE CH buttons to select the channel you wish to mute. Following this, you can play a keyboard performance on the channel which was last set to MUTE. •For DOC disks: You can use the PART 1, PART 2 and ORCH (other accompaniment parts) buttons to set the respective parts to ON or OFF. •For PIANO DISC playback: You can use the PART 1 and ORCH (other accompaniment parts) buttons to set the re- spective parts to ON or OFF.MEDLEY PLAY With DIRECT PLAY, songs saved on a disk can be played back continuously in a medley. 1.On the DIRECT PLAY display, set the MED- LEY settings. •If ALL is pressed, all the files are selected, and the songs are played back in order in a medley. If ALL is pressed again, the files are deselected. •You can use the buttons below the display to select a song to add to the song list, then press the ADD button to add it to the list. Repeat these steps to create your own list of songs to have played back. A M01, M02 etc. next to the file name indicates its order in the list. •If the number of files is 10 or more, you can use the PREV and NEXT buttons to go back or advance 10 files at a time. •You can delete a marked file from the medley song list by selecting it and pressing the ADD button. •Use the LOOP button to specify ON or OFF for repeat playback of the medley. 2.Press the START button. •Medley playback begins. •During medley playback, you can use the SKIP button to skip to the next song. Next song Previous songStop Play/pauseFast forward Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 128QQTG0671
Song Medley Songs saved from the SEQUENCER to a disk (disk data) in the TECHNICS FORMAT can be played back in a medley. 1.On the DISK MENU display, select SONG MEDLEY from the display. •The display looks similar to the following. 2.Select the order of files in the medley. •If ALL is pressed, all the files are selected, and the songs are played back in numerical in a medley. •You can select a file and song, then press the ADD button to add it to the song list. Repeat these steps to create your own list of songs to have played back. A M01, M02 etc. next to the file name indicates its order in the list. •You can delete a marked file from the medley song list by selecting it and pressing the ADD button. •Use the LOOP button to specify ON or OFF for repeat playback of the medley. •You can use the MODE button to select the medley mode. 10 SNGS: Songs 1 to 10 from each SONG are played in a medley. 1 SONG: Only song 1 from each SONG is played back in a medley. 3.Press the START button. •Medley playback begins. •During the performance, the display changes to the playback display. •During a medley performance, if you press the MIXER button you can change the settings for each part. •During a medley performance, you can use the SKIP button to skip to the next song. •If the disk contains SMF or other files, but no TECHNICS FORMAT file, the display changes to the DIRECT PLAY display. Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 129QQTG0671
Saving data The recorded data and panel settings of this instrument can be saved on a disk. Disks You can use 3.5 inch 2DD (720KB) or 2HD (1.44MB) disks. •How to distinguish the two disk types: •Although 2HD disks can hold more data and are convenient for quick loading and saving, some models may be able to read only 2DD disks. Therefore, you may not be able to use your 2HD disk data with other musical instru- ment models.•When saving data to the disk, the write-protect tab must be closed. FORMAT Disks which are used for the first time with this instrument have to be formatted through the fol- lowing procedure. When an unformatted disk is inserted into the Disk Drive slot and you attempt to execute the save or load procedure, the DISK FORMAT display appears. Follow the instruc- tions shown to format the disk. •Note that this procedure clears any data which is currently stored on the disk. 1.Select the type of format (2DD or 2HD). •Be sure to select the type which is the same as your disk type. •If the type is automatically detected, the dis- play changes directly to the following display, without showing the type select display. •The display looks similar to the following. •If you wish to select the type again, use the PAGE button to access the PAGE 2/2 display. 2.Press the YES button to format the disk, or press the NO button to cancel the format. •When the YES button is pressed, disk format begins. After about 1–2 minutes, formatting is completed and DISK NAMING display is shown. 3.Use the buttons below the display to assign a name. •Press a button for the corresponding letter. Press the SHIFT button to display numbers. •Press the POSITION button to move the cur- sor. •You can also use the TEMPO/PROGRAM dial to select the characters. •Press the INS button to enter a space at the cursor position. •Press the DEL button to erase the character at the cursor position. •Press the CLR button to erase the entire name. •Press the →← button to center the name. 4.Press the OK button. •The FORMAT display can also be accessed from the DISK TOOLS menu when, for ex- ample, you wish to reformat a disk. (Refer to page 135.) 2HD2DD No hole Hole Storage is not possibleStorage is possible Open Closed Disk Drive Part VI Disk Drive 130QQTG0671