Optimus MD-1200 CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Preparation .................................................................................... .......................... 7

Connecting Power .......... .................................................................................... 7

Using Batteries ............................................................................................ 7

Using AC Power .......................................................................................... 8

Connecting Headphones .......................... .......................................................... 8

Listening Safely .................................................................................... ....... 8

Connecting an External Amplifier ....................................................................... 9

Using the Music Stand ....................................................................................... 9

Operation ....................................................................................... ........................ 10

Basic Operation .............................................. ....... ...... ..................................... 10

Playing the Demonstration Tunes .................................................................... 10

Using the Preset Tones ............................ ........................................................ 11

Using the Drum Pads ....................................................................................... 13

Using Reverb ............................................................................ ........................ 13

Using Split ........................................................................................................ 13

Using Layer ...................................................................................................... 14

Using Split and Layer Together ......... ............................................................... 14

Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................... 15

Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ............................................................ 15

Using SYNCHRO .................................................. ..................................... 16

Using INTRO ............................................................................................. 17

Using FILL-IN ........................................................ ..................................... 17

Using VARIATION ...................................................................................... 17

Using ENDING ...................................................... ..................................... 17

Using Auto-Accompaniment ........ ..................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ...................................................... 18

Concert Chord ........................................................................................... 19

Standard Fingering .................................................................................... 20

Full-Range Chords ................................................ ..................................... 21

Using FREE SESSION .............................................................................. 21

Using the Mixer ................................................................................................ 22

Editing the Status of a Channel ................................................................. 23

Editing the Parameter ................................................................................ 24

Using the Custom Tone Synthesizer ................................................................ 24

Understanding 1DCO and 2DCO Tones ............................................... ..... 25

Creating and Storing a User Tone ............................................................. 25

Hints on Creating a User Tone ................................................................... 28

Deleting a User Tone ............ ..................................................................... 28

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