Controlling the Keyboard Sounds

Changing the Pitch(Transpose, Tuning)

Changing the Pitch in Semitone Steps (Transpose)

The transpose feature lets you change the pitch, in semitone steps. A simple operation lets you instantly change the pitch to match that of a singer.

• The transpose setting range is –12 to +12 semitones.

1.Press 3 (FUNCTION).

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2.Use the bq (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to select the transpose setting you want.

Fine Tuning (Tuning)

Use the tuning feature when you need to adjust the pitch slightly to play along with another musical instrument. Also, some artists perform their music with slightly altered tuning. You can use the tuning feature to adjust tuning so it exactly matches a performance on a CD.

•The tuning feature specifies the frequency of the A4 note. You can set a frequency within the range of 415.5 to 465.9 Hz. The initial default setting is 440.0 Hz.

1.Press 3 (FUNCTION) a number of times until “Tune” appears on the display (page E-4).

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2.Use the bq (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to adjust the tuning.

•Performing this step causes the display to change from “Tune” to a value that indicates the current frequency setting as shown below. You can change the frequency in 0.1Hz steps.

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•Even if you do not perform a bq (10-key) operation to adjust the tuning, the current frequency setting will appear automatically after a few seconds.

Using the Pitch Bend Wheel to Shift the Pitch of Notes (CTK-3200 only)

You can use the pitch bend wheel to slide the pitch of notes smoothly upwards and downwards. This technique makes it possible to produce effects that are similar to sounds produced when bending notes on a saxophone or electric guitar.

To play with the pitch bend wheel

1.While playing a note on the keyboard, rotate the pitch bend wheel on the left of the keyboard upwards or downwards.

The amount the note bends depends on how much you rotate the pitch bend wheel.

•Do not have the pitch bend wheel rotated as you turn on the Digital Keyboard.

Specifying the Pitch Bend Range

Use the following procedure to specify how much the pitch of the note changes whenever the pitch bend wheel is rotated upwards or downwards. You can specify a range from 0 to 12 semitones (one octave).

1.Press 3 (FUNCTION) a number of times until “Bend Rng” appears on the display (page E-4).

B e n d R n g

2.Use the bq (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to change the range.

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