Synthesizer Mode; Synthesizer Functions - Casio WK-1600 User Manual

Synthesizer Mode

The Synthesizer of this keyboard provides all the tools you need for
creating your own original tones. Simply select one of the built-in
tones and change its parameters to create your own original sound.
You can even store your sounds in memory for later recall using the
same procedure as that used to select a preset tone.

Synthesizer Functions

The following describes how to use each of the functions available
with the Synthesizer.
Synthesizer Parameters
The sounds of the preset tones built into this keyboard are controlled
by settings called "parameters." To create a user tone, you first recall
a preset tone and then change its parameters. Note that drum set
tones (192 through 199) cannot be used as the basis of a user tone.
The figure below shows the parameters that make up the preset tones
and what each parameter does. As you can see, these parameters can
be divided into four groups, each of which is described in detail in
the following pages.
This parameter affects This parameter affects
tone characteristics. volume.
PCM set
Pitch
Pitch envelope set
These parameters affect
pitch.
These parameters affect
volume, tone quality, and
how notes are sounded.
(1) Tone Characteristic Parameter
PCM Set
This parameter determines the characteristics of a tone by switching
its digitally sampled waveform. You can select a piano, guitar, syn-
thesizer, or any other of a variety of musical instrument and digitally
sampled waveforms.
(2) Volume Characteristic Parameter
Amp Envelope Set
This set gives you a choice of a variety of different volume envelopes
(changes in volume over time): slow attack when a key is pressed,
quick attack when a key is pressed, continued sound while a key is
depressed, etc.
Volume
Press key
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Gradual attack, followed by a lingering tone.
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Amp envelope set
Attack rate
Release rate
Level
Touch sensitivity
Filter sensitivity
Filter level
Pan
Transpose
Time
Release key
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Volume
Press key
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Sudden attack, followed by a gradual decay.
(3) Tone Pitch Parameters
Pitch
This parameter controls the overall pitch of the tone.
Pitch Envelope Set
This parameter provides a variety of pitch envelopes from which you
can choose.
NOTE
Pitch envelope 00 selects "No change (flat)," 01 through 17 selects "Vibra-
to," and 18 through 45 selects "Other."
(4) Volume, Tone Quality, Parameters
Attack Rate
This parameter lets you set the speed of the attack (the period from
the point when you press a key to the point that the tone reaches its
maximum volume). Use this parameter to make fine adjustments to
the tone characteristics of the amp envelope you are using.
Volume
Attack Rate
Press key
Tone with slow attack
Volume
Attack Rate
Press key
Tone with quick attack
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Time
Release key
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Time
Time
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