Optimus MD-1600 owner manual Using Layer, Using Split and Layer Together

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6.Play both the low and high-end keys to hear the selected split tones.

To select a different low-end tone, enter the three-digit number for the new low- end tone while the SPLIT indicator is on the display.

To select a different high-end tone, press SPLIT to turn off its indicator, then enter the three-digit number for the new high-end tone. Then press SPLIT again so the SPLIT indicator appears.

To cancel SPLIT play, press SPLIT again so its indicator turns off.

Notes:

If SPLIT is on when you turn off the keyboard, SPLIT will still be on the next time you turn on the keyboard.

When you turn on SPLIT, the last selected settings appear.

USING LAYER

The MD-1600 lets you set the keyboard to play two different preset tones at the same time, creating a “layered effect” when you press one key.

Note: The first tone you select when us- ing LAYER is called the base tone and the second tone is called the layer tone.

1.Press TONE.

2.Enter the three-digit number for the base tone.

3.Press LAYER. The LAYER indicator appears.

4.Enter the three-digit number for the layer tone.

5.Play the keyboard to hear the selected layered tones.

To select a different layer tone, enter the three-digit number for the new layer tone while the LAYER indicator is on the dis- play.

To select a different base tone, press LAYER to turn off its indicator, then enter the three-digit number for the new base tone. Then press LAYER again so the LAYER indicator appears.

To cancel LAYER, press LAYER again so its indicator turns off.

Notes:

If LAYER is on when you turn off the keyboard, LAYER will still be on the next time you turn on the keyboard.

When you turn on LAYER, the previ- ous tone settings appear.

USING SPLIT AND LAYER TOGETHER

You can combine the SPLIT and LAYER features, so you can play one layered combination of tones on the low-end keys and another on the high-end keys.

1.If either indicator is on, press SPLIT or LAYER to turn it off.

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Contents Electronic Keyboard FCC Wants YOU to Know Features Two Built-In Speakers let you hear Contents Real-Time Recording Step Recording Changing Navigation Track Preparation Connecting PowerUsing Batteries Listening Safely Connecting HeadphonesUsing AC Power Connecting AN External Amplifier Using the Music StandOperation Basic Operation Using the Preset Tones Tone Using the Drum Pads Using ReverbUsing Layer Using Split and Layer TogetherUsing the Preset AUTO-RHYTHMS Selecting/Playing an Auto-RhythmUsing Synchro Using IntroUsing Ending Using FILL-INUsing Variation Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume Concert ChordFollow these steps to start concert chord auto accompaniment Standard Fingering Using Free Session Full-Range ChordsUsing the Mixer This chart shows the parts assigned to each channel Editing the Status of a ChannelUsing the Custom Tone Synthesizer Editing the ParameterUnderstanding 1DCO and 2DCO Tones Creating and Storing a User ToneRelease Rate Rel.Rate 1 to Hints on Creating a User Tone Fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Changing Keys Special FeaturesTuning the Keyboard Using Pitch Bend Changing Auto Power OFFUsing Touch Response Using a Sustain Pedal Setting the Pitch Bend RangeUsing the Memory REAL-TIME RecordingMode Playing Back from Memory Step Recording Specifying Chords in the Normal Mode Specifying the Length of a NoteReal-Time Recording Recording Multiple TracksCorrecting Mistakes Step Recording Editing Memory Contents Deleting All Data in a Specific Track Editing Techniques Display ContentsDeleting Individual Data About Midi Using MidiMaking the Midi Connections Midi Data Effect Control NumberFm Page 43 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Changing Midi Settings Dumping Data DUMPING/IMPORTING DataImporting Data Fm Page 46 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Fm Page 47 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause RemedyCare and Maintenance Specifications Auto AccompanimentMixer Function Appendix Fm Page 53 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Free Session Chord Progression Chart Fm Page 55 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Drum Assignment List Standard Fingering Chord Charts Midi Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksFm Page 59 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas