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 4.
T r a n s .
2.Use the bo (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 4 a number of times until “Tune” appears on the display (page E-4).
T u n e
2.Use the bo (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to adjust the tuning.
Sampling a Sound and Playing It on the Keyboard
You can use the Digital Keyboard to sample a sound from a microphone, and then play the sound with keyboard keys. For example, you could sample the bark of your dog and then use the sound in a melody. The sampling feature is a great way to create new sounds that are highly creative.
Connection
Connect a microphone.
MIC IN jack
•Use of a commercially available microphone also is supported.
•Turn off the microphone and the Digital Keyboard before connecting them.
•It will take a few seconds before you can use the microphone after you turn on the keyboard.
•Sampled sounds are recorded in monaural.
•You cannot sample sounds input from through the AUDIO IN jack.
Sampling a Sound and Playing It
1.Turn the volume levels of the Digital Keyboard down.
2.Turn on the microphone and then the Digital Keyboard.
3.Use 3 to adjust the volume level of microphone input.
4.Press 5.
This enters record standby.
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