Radio Shack MD-1600 owner manual Hints on Creating a User Tone

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Touch Sensitivity (TchSense) (–64 to +63) — Controls changes in the volume of the tone depending on how hard you strike the keys. You can specify more volume for stronger striking and less volume for lighter striking, or you can specify 00 to set the same volume regardless of how hard you strike the keys.

Pan (Pan) (–64 to +63) — Controls the relative position of the tone between the left and right speaker channels. A greater positive value moves the center point further to the right, a negative value moves it to the left.

4.Use + or to change the parame- ter’s setting. You can also use the number buttons to directly enter a value for the parameter.

Notes:

If you want to change another parameter, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

If you selected a layered preset tone, press to recall the DCO2 parameters (d Co2 appears), and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set the

parameters. Press again to return to the DCO1 parameters.

5.Press SYNTH. Save? appears.

To exit the Custom Tone Synthe- sizer mode without storing a new

tone, press twice so Delete? appears, then press .

To store the settings, press to display the tone number where you want to save the user tone.

6.Use + or until the tone number you want appears on the display. If you do not want to assign a name, skip to Step 10.

7.To give a name to your tone, press

. The first character of the tone name flashes.

8.Repeatedly press + or until the first character of the new name appears on the display.

9.Press to move to the next charac- ter position. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 to enter the rest of the characters in the new name.

Note: Press to change the tone number (the name of the tone returns to its preset name).

10.Press to save the user tone. Save OK appears briefly and the keyboard exits the Custom Tone Synthesizer mode.

Hints on Creating a User Tone

Use a preset tone that is similar to the one you are trying to create. When you already have a general idea of the tone you are trying to create, it is a good idea to start with a similar preset tone. If you want to use a layered tone, start out with a 2DCO tone.

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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 Connecting Power Using BatteriesPreparation Connecting Headphones Using AC PowerListening Safely Using the Music Stand Connecting AN External AmplifierBasic Operation OperationUsing the Preset Tones Tone Using the Drum Pads Using ReverbUsing Split Using Split and Layer Together Using LayerSelecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm Using the Preset AUTO-RHYTHMSUsing Intro Using SynchroUsing FILL-IN Using VariationUsing Ending Concert Chord Adjusting the Accompaniment VolumeFollow these steps to start concert chord auto accompaniment Standard Fingering Full-Range Chords Using Free SessionUsing the Mixer Editing the Status of a Channel This chart shows the parts assigned to each channel Editing the Parameter Using the Custom Tone SynthesizerCreating and Storing a User Tone Understanding 1DCO and 2DCO TonesRelease Rate Rel.Rate 1 to Hints on Creating a User Tone Fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Special Features Tuning the KeyboardChanging Keys Changing Auto Power OFF Using Touch ResponseUsing Pitch Bend Setting the Pitch Bend Range Using a Sustain PedalREAL-TIME Recording Using the MemoryMode Playing Back from Memory Step Recording Specifying the Length of a Note Specifying Chords in the Normal ModeRecording Multiple Tracks Correcting MistakesReal-Time Recording Step Recording Editing Memory Contents Editing Techniques and Display Contents Deleting Individual DataDeleting All Data in a Specific Track Using Midi Making the Midi ConnectionsAbout Midi Effect Control Number Midi DataFm Page 43 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Changing Midi Settings DUMPING/IMPORTING Data Importing DataDumping Data Fm Page 46 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Fm Page 47 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Trouble Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Auto Accompaniment SpecificationsMixer 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 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Midi Implementation ChartFm Page 59 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas