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
1.Press 3.
T r a n s .
2.Use the bn (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 setting range is
1.Press 3 a number of times until “Tune” appears on the display (page E-4).
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2.Use the bn (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to adjust the tuning.
Sampling a Sound and Playing It on the Keyboard (Sampling)
You can use the Digital Keyboard to sample a sound from a portable audio player, or other device, and then play the sound with the keyboard keys or voice pads. For example, you could sample the bark of your dog and then use the sound in a melody. You also can sample and use passages from a CD. The sampling feature is a great way to create new sounds that are highly creative.
Connection
Connect a external device.
Keyboard AUDIO IN jack
CD player, Cassette player, etc.
Stereo mini plug
•Connection requires commercially available connecting cords, supplied by you. The connecting cords should have a stereo mini plug on one end and a plug that matches the configuration of the external device on the other end.
•Turn off the external device and the Digital Keyboard before connecting them.
•Sampled sounds are recorded in monaural.
Sampling a Sound and Playing It
There are two sampling methods: full sampling and short sampling.
■Full Sampling
This method allows sampling of a single sound with a duration of one second.
1.Turn the volume levels of the external device and Digital Keyboard down.
2.Turn on the external device and then the Digital Keyboard.
3.Press 4 and immediately release it.
This enters record standby.
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